Restaurant was packed with a long list ahead of us, so lucked out getting 2 bar seats and Bobby took great care of us. Food was amazing, starter special, pork belly in BBQ over cheese and Grits. Wife loved their Grits. We both enjoyed the pork belly. The shrimp and Halibut special was even better. Halibut was amazing. Had the Chicken Wrap, on their regular menu was delicious but even better the side macaroni salad. Worth the drive, if weather permits, outside seating. The restaurant has inside seating by the bar with table service in main room. read more

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Random find after just getting to town . Restaurant was busy, but once we were seated service was punctual and fast. We started with a salad and followed with an amazing Grilled Swordfish with Gnocchi- Grilled Center Cut Swordfish served over Roasted Gnocchi and topped with Baby Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes and Sweet Basil Pesto. Swordfish was cooked perfectly and all the flavors were amazing. read more

Barado's On The Water - Salad - American Near Me - Central Square, New York

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Food here was just ok, menu is a bit limited. Service was attentive. The open air would be great on a busy day with boat traffic, a fun stop to go for a drink if you're on the lake. That said, while located adjacent to a canal, this isn't waterfront dining. You can see the lake, its not very close, definitely not waterfront, so maybe a little creative marketing there. read more

Great food and service went for lunch more options after 4pm nice location at the bay

Not sure what all the hype is about. Food is mediocre and the location is across the street from the lake with the eating area on the backside. read more

Wanted to try this well talked about restaurant for our spur of the moment evening out. Overall, we had a great time. Loved being able to sit outside near the water. I only snapped one photo of my carrot cake which was delicious!! We each had two cocktails, a poutine appetizer and I had a tasty salad with chicken, while my husband had a burger. The food was all good. The reasoning for 4 stars were the pricing of the drinks and the service. The drinks were small and hardly tasted like alcohol was even in them. The service was extremely slow. We were in no rush and arrived before the dinner rush and it still took over two hours. read more

Barado's On The Water - Carrot cake - American Near Me - Central Square, New York

Tasty food, outstanding service team, beautiful location. Such a fun place! Well worth it to find it.

After hearing a lot of positive feedback about this place, three of us decided to give it a try on a Sunday afternoon. You'd never know the place was there since it is located way back in the woods by a marina. But, we were pleasantly surprised to see that they were only half full, so we got a table immediately. Service was a bit slow, but we were in no rush. All told we were there for two hours with drinks, one app to share and three mains. Our server was pleasant and professional (Colleen G) and made us feel like old timers. The view was limited, but it was fun to people watch the various boaters going in and out of the marina. For drinks we had White Sangria (very good, not too sweet), and the Blueberry Lavender Lemonade and Strawberry Lemongrass Lemonade (much sweeter), Kona Big Wave draft (fresh!), a glass of Mondavi Pinot Grigio (just average) and for dessert two Nesspresso Martinis (less creamy than expected, but tasty enough. Food included a plate of calamari (perfectly prepared), butter-crumb haddock (huge portion and again perfect, and the salmon with the BBQ berry sauce on the side (a good thing side the flavor would have overwhelmed the salmon with too much. We enjoyed ourselves and will be back. read more

We were looking for a relaxing dinner along the water and stumbled upon Barado's. While unassuming from the front, they have a gorgeous patio overlooking the water. Service was prompt and friendly. The menu had a good variety of fare that you'd expect from a water side restaurant. Everything we had was fantastic. The crab cakes were delicious with an amazing sauce. We had some fried shrimp that were perfectly battered (no photo). The Cobb salad was generous with perfectly cooked chicken (so many salads phone it in with overcooked, frozen chicken strips, but this was juicy and GREAT). Chicken tenders and fries were also perfectly fried and crave-able. We saw many other tasty items delivered to other tables, so we'll be sure to return to try them when they are in the area. Such a fun and unexpected treat! read more

I honestly don't give out five stars very often! This was the third time I went to Barbados and they never disappoint! The food is on point every time! The waitresses are always so friendly and welcoming! All that paired with the boats and being outside is the perfect combination to be enough for a five star review! read more

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The food at Barado's is absolutely delicious. We went on a Friday and were sat at the end of the patio closest to the water and it was gorgeous. There were 6 of us and we ordered apps, drinks, and entrees. Our server had an amazing personality but was gone with huge gaps in our service. We saw tables around us come and go - same size and smaller - and it was truly really frustrating. None of the other staff would even try to come and chat with us and we were sitting eager to catch someone's eye so we could close out and leave. All in all it's a Friday and they do get incredibly busy - but we were there at 5 trying to avoid this exact thing. Great place to go when you're not in a rush. read more

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Very good service and dinner was good Will go again as it's got a good vibe The dinner came with sides that was done perfectly read more

Fun place. The waitress was excellent and the food was great. Had a great time with family.

Love this place. Way in the middle of nowhere but the food is good as is the service. The atmosphere is nice. Better than bar food and a dive but the same welcoming atmosphere. read more

The entrees are always tasty with new offerings on the menu. The staff is friendly and efficient. When college servers go back to school there is usually a wait for the table but they try their best to get you seated. Summer is breezy seating on the deck and colder times are cozy with the wood stove. read more

It's a great place to hang out after boating around the lake. The place is next to the dock. We seated next to the water very nice area and that time the weater so nice. I didn't expect much of the food since we are not in the city, but boy I was wrong. The server was very nice and fast. We ordered pork burrito that was amazing with bean salad on the side. Bean salad was so good and fresh! I ordered fried hadock, the fish was fresh as I expected. Another dish that we ordered was fish taco also yummy and fresh, the sweet potato fries was so good there's the sweet and bit of saltiness. I took of 1 star because of my sangria was too icy so bland. I would come here again when we passed by this place. read more

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My wife and I had a great dinner here on Halloween. I sat on the patio and watched Lake Oneida as I ate my salmon dinner. The place is really out of the way but it's an adventure to get there. Can't wait to eat there again. read more

Great food and even better service. Fish tacos and fish dinners are excellent. Love its open year round

They had a line before they even opened. You do need your whole party to be seated, but you can give them your name while waiting. It was beautiful and sunny outside on the deck. Some tables have umbrellas, some do not, I was glad I wore my hat. Our server was very helpful and friendly and took our drink order at the same time as our food order since someone in our party had an appointment after lunch. I ordered the crab cake appetizer and ruby red shrimp. My friends ordered the crab cake sandwich. Do yourself a favor and get the sandwich, for almost the same price your crab cake on the sandwich will be twice the size of your appetizer. The sandwich also came with a side. My crab cakes were very tasty, but seemed to have a lot of filler and no really nice big chunks of crab. My shrimp was cooked very well, it came out nice and warm. I was kind of surprised that it was served in a paper container because all the rest of our food was on regular plates. The blueberry sangria special was very tasty, but seemed to have very little wine in it. It was enjoyable and service was very good, the food took a while to come out, but we could see how busy it was and everyone there was working very hard. I'll definitely be back, and try other items from the menu. read more

Barado's On The Water - Crab cake appetizer - American Near Me - Central Square, New York

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With this gorgeous day, we wanted to eat outside. I had heard a few things about Barado's on the Water so we decided to try it out. We asked for an outside table and it did not disappoint. It was so nice being out in the sunshine today. Our server was awesome. We told her it was our 1st time so she gave us the run down on what the favorites are and some details on some of the specials. We ordered the Red Rock Shrimp appetizer. These were seasoned peel and eat shrimp with a side of melted butter. They were huge shrimp but honestly we didn't think there was much flavor. My son ordered a cup of Lobster Bisque and the Lobster Roll with fries. He demolished it all and said it was fantastic. I managed to steal a small taste of the bisque and it was really good. My friend had the Chicken Caprese Wrap with potato salad. He said the wrap was great. Especially loved that it was grilled up a bit. He said the potato salad was ok but not the best. I had the Crab Cake Sandwich with fries. The crab cake itself was really good and the sauce that was on it was incredible! The lettuce and tomato that were on it were incredible fresh. I usually pick them off because they are soggy or wilted but they were great. The sandwich was a little difficult to eat. It was a soft roll and the crab cake itself is soft so it didnt stay together very well. Fries were crispy. While everything was good, nothing left me feeling like I needed to go back. But, I did order dessert to take home. Desserts are fresh made and they vary each week. I am a sucker for good Key Lime Pie so I decided to try theirs. Omg I'm glad I did. I will go back for the pie alone. The flavors of the lime were fresh and vibrant. The home made graham cracker crust had hints of cinnamon. It was delicious. Best Key Lime Pie I've had in CNY. I brought my mom a piece of the Carrot Cake. My mom is super fussy so it's definitely a risk. She was floored and said it was incredible. Cake and frosting both delicious and perfect ratio of both. She especially loved that it was layered. So, check it out. You will love the atmosphere and service. Definitely get dessert! Even if you have to take it to go! read more

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If I could give it 10 stars, I would. We had a fantastic night out for my son's 21st Birthday. The Staff and Owner accommodated us even though the birthday boy was running very late from work. They still sat us and took care of us all night long. We were served with smiles and grace. They surprised my son with a Special Birthday Drink! It was just amazing all around. Establishment was clean, food was delish, fresh out the kitchen and we just really loved everything about last night. We will absolutely be back! read more

Another great casual scenic restaurant on the west end of Oneida Lake. They have an outdoor seating area and a nice view over a channel off the lake. The food and drinks are great. read more

Friendly service, great food, fun atmosphere. Worth the occasional need to relax and be patient.

We can't say anything about the food because we were never served any. Our party of 3 waited nearly 2 hours for a dirty table right by the entrance. When we asked if there were any other seating options, the hostess rudely that was the only available table, despite all of the other clean, empty tables throughout the establishment. We left and found a much better dining option right down the road. read more

Went there for the first time on a Friday night and the fish fry was one of the best I have had in a long time. The service was excellent and our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable. The lovely owner came over to welcome us. We definetely will drive 45 minutes in the near future to visit again. Well worth it! read more

Last week I tried this again for lunch. It was a Wednesday at noon (they open at noon) and they already had several parties waiting. The Receptionst looked new and a little flustered. We gave our name and was like 3rd on the list. A party of 6 came after us and remarked they were on their lunch hour which I said good luck because we already had been waiting 15 minutes and were not seated. A waitress came out to help the receptionist and she was very gruff and happened to know the party of 6. Next thing we know the party of 6 was seated before us and several other parties that were ahead of them. That really ticked me off. We said something and we're finally seated. I didn't understand the whole thing seeing the place was empty and just opened and had many empty tables. Our waitress was the same one we had last time we had lunch here and is very good. I ordered the same thing the crab cakes with a side of fresh fruit. The wait was longer than last time but it was busier than last time we were here. Once delivered the crab cakes were missing the sauce on all our lunches so they had to go back. Then it started to pour and we had to take our plates and run inside. The food was good but the whole experience was off. I think we hit it on a bad day. read more

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This place is literally my ultimate go to - The food is Always So Good and the Atmosphere can not be beat - I usually run into someone I know there The staff is on point with service and care read more

My wife and myself decided to try out Barado's On The Water this evening and our waitress (Colleen) was exceptional fantastic.

One of my favorite places. Food is always consistent.l Love the staff and the owners. They are always most welcoming. This was a weekly stop and sometimes more just depending. It was so close to home when we lived in NY. Great in the summer with a place to dock your boat and outside seating. We were thrilled when they decided to stay open year round. The wood fire kept it warm and cozy. So many good meals! The homemade desserts are to die for. The carrot cake seemed to get all the attention, but we will never forget Mandy's blueberry lemon pie! Cheryl and gang we miss you! Thanks for cooking for me and even recommending what I should order when I showed up with decision fatigue after a long day! Bob wants to know when the beef Wellington will be on the menu read more

My office orders lunch here frequently and has come in for lunch on occasion. I always order the mezza platter which is always delicious. I tried a soecial they had once which was their twist on Banh Mi (a vietnamese dish) and it was not good, but other than that the mezza platter is my go to. The staff always seem friendly and appears to know a lot of their customers by name. read more

I knew from the moment I sat down that the service would be poor! I was waiting for my husband so I got sat first. Not one person came to ask me if I wanted a drink or if I was waiting for someone. Finally, my husband gets to the table and our waitress was " visiting" with another table. She left us waiting well over 5 minutes!!! Finally she takes our order. She does not deliver our food , someone's else does... No problem. We were sitting by the door that she had to pass several times and not ONCE did she check on us! Not even in passing!!!! There were other patrons who were getting all kinds of attention. We later figured out that there were many regulars here. People who park their boat and came into the restaurant. Those were the people that got the attention. We waited an equally long time for our bill and then waited another 15 minutes for her to come and take the bill. I will say that the food was excellent, but if you are not a boater or a regular at this restaurant, don't expect any service at all. read more

This was our first time at BARBADOS with a party of four adults and this is one of the finest spots to dine at. For a Friday night our wait was minimal and our table on the outside deck was perfect. Drinks were wonderful and our meals were outstanding. Very had working waitresses who never stop for a minute, to all of the staff just working together helping each other out for the benefit of the patrons. This is a hidden gem of a place and I will go back when I am in the area again!!! This place is a must see!!!! read more

We stopped at this charming place on the way to Canada and were so happy we did! Our food was great and Alia our server was truly welcoming and made greta suggestions for our meal. read more

Stopped here after kayaking and was pleasantly surprised. The service was fast and friendly. Food was tasty! I ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos and I loved it. Big pieces of fish and very flavorful. People I was with ordered chicken tenders and a burger. Didn't hear any complaints from them either! We also started with the chips and spinach artichoke dip. Chips were house made, could've used more seasoning though. Overall great experience and I'll definitely be back! read more

Barado's On The Water - Mahi mahi fish tacos - American Near Me - Central Square, New York

I have visited this little gem many times. Usually with my friend but this time I took my daughter-in-law. She had a lobster roll that she said was excellent. I had the chicken fingers that were so big that I had enough for two more meals. It's a very unassuming little place with a very relaxing atmosphere. Our server was wonderful and very attentive. This is a must for anyone looking for outdoor dining. read more

Barados is one of our very first picks for a friendly, welcoming dinner and drink. Great menu. Top quality. Wonderful people.

Excellent food and service and view! Great selection of items and drink specials ! The owner was very nice to Chat with as well! read more

Nice atmosphere and delicious food. Seating is a bit cramped but the food is worth it!

First visit and it won't be the last everything from the soup to crab cakes were delicious everything was amazing and the service was great well worth every dollar. read more

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Food was excellent with a great atmosphere!! Our server and bartender Erica was very friendly. Would highly recommend stopping in and checking this place out. Will be back soon!!! read more