We had a great time here. The salmon were jumping out of the water. The view was perfect. The staff…read morewere really friendly. Lots of different food to choose from. When we are up again we will be there.

Service outside was good…read more Pierogies. Cheese and potato dumplings, golden seared, and topped with sour cream, green onion, and our signature bourbon-bacon-jam Were overcooked and more Sysco or frozen than as described. Lobster Roll Sliders Maine lobster claw meat and lemon aioli, served on tarragon-buttered slider rolls (2) with Boston butter lettuce are no longer 2 for the money. You get one lobster roll and it was good. Burratta BLT Fresh burrata cheese, thick bacon, roasted tomatoes, & fresh arugula, with a pesto-aioli on toasted sourdough bread. Not as described. 1.5 slices of regular bacon. burrata cheese was good. Not worth repeating. Heard Burgers are good and chicken sandwiches are also good. If we return, won't run back, will try one or the other. Place has indoor, outdoor and bar seating.

Unfortunately I have to reduce my stars from 4 to 3. My husband and I went out for a celebratory…read moredinner and when we arrived for our reservation there was hardly any other patrons present. I still love the outdoor patio and live music! I ordered a creamy espresso martini but got a regular espresso martini. It was delicious. I ordered the special which was described as sea bass risotto. The fish was tasty but it was most definitely not risotto. Just a plain rice. I ordered the dish because I love risotto. My husband ordered the filet medium but it was well done. They also only had one dessert to offer. Overall, pretty underwhelmed and annoyed with how much it cost.

Excellent seasonal dining with beautiful patio and cozy ambience. The best brunch in the region!…read moreWorth the visit for the outdoor Sunday brunch.

I can't say enough good things about Angel Rock. We recently stayed in cabin 13 on the water, and…read moreour friends (another family) stayed in cabin 11. Our 3 year old had the time of her life on the playground, in the pool, playing in the field, and knocking on the office door to say hello to the girls working there. They don't provide towels (not even a hand towel in the bathroom), but I know they will provide them if you're in a pickle and forgot about that. We did arrive an hour or two before check in and they were nice enough to let us check in early even without signing up for that ahead of time. I did get the impression that they very much wanted us to have a nice stay, and I appreciate that. The pool was clean, the sunsets were beautiful. We can't wait to return!

This is our third time staying at Angel Rock and each year is better than the last. It's always…read moreclean, welcoming, and the entire property is vacation ready and kid-friendly. The gorgeous pool area, volleyball, and shuffleboard is always fun and catching the sunset from the fishing docks is beautiful. They have a screened gazebo, shady areas at the pool with wash off stations and restrooms, a huge field for kids to play in, a little playground, and a few different areas to have camp fires. There's a few spot to dock boats and a couple of fish cleaning stations as well. The true gems are the cozy cottages. We stay in the "tiny house" #29 or #30. Both have porches overlooking the river and are up to date in their decor. It definitely feels like a treat staying at Angel Rock. We stayed during the pandemic and they are taking EXTRA precautions to keep staff and visitors safe with deep cleaning in between guests and contactless check in and check out.

A LOT OF UNTAPPED POTENTIAL ===========================…read more My husband and I stopped in on Monday, November 18th around 2:00 p.m.. There was hardly anyone inside, yet I had to wait ten minutes to get a table. It went downhill from there. One server for the whole restaurant is a problem. I just ordered a beer and fries. It was cold so my husband just wanted tea. The first cup tasted like coffee that he doesn't like. The second cup was cold. He gave up at that point. Even though it's the only place on the Black River we won't be back.

This was a beautiful day to sit on the dock and eat outside. Only the occasional seagull to bother…read moreyou. Please don't feed the seagulls y'all. We want to eat in peace. That said, we really did enjoy the food. It was BOGO beer or pizza. The hubby partook in a beer and we opted to share an appetizer of cheese curds and a fish and chips. I will say I was slightly disappointed with our curds. They were small and most were just empty pieces of batter. The people beside us got a beautifully breaded batch and much more. They tasted good, but still disappointed in the lack of curds (the empty ones). The fish was nice and light and not fishy at all. I really enjoyed the coleslaw and my husband likes the fries. It was just the right amount of crisp without being too much and the perfectly flaky fish. The price wasn't terrible and the lake view is very nice and relaxing.

Stopped by Woodboat Brewery and had an awesome meal. The jalapeño poppers were a standout --…read moreperfectly crispy on the outside with a great balance of heat and creamy filling. Definitely a must-order appetizer. The pizza was just as good. Fresh ingredients, great flavor, and a perfectly cooked crust that had the right mix of crisp and chew. Everything paired great with the brewery atmosphere. Good food, good drinks, and a relaxed place to hang out. Woodboat Brewery is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

The river is beautiful from the deck. The setting sun in summer is horrible - some sort of sunset…read moreshade would be helpful for deck seating. I was in a party of two and we ordered a small veggie pizza and falafel with hummus...40 minutes later still no food and no one has given an update. It's no longer busy. When we finally flagged down wait staff (our server was nowhere to be found) we were told they just put it in. So our server clearly never put the order in. Once the food came, my companion's vegetable pizza was burned. My falafel was barely warm, not fried, and soggy. There was no hummus to be found. The side salad was beautiful and tasted great. once I picked out the giant pieces of onion. The 1000 island dressing was excellent. The restaurant was busy when we arrived so I'm guessing locals like it. Perhaps we just came on an off night. But we certainly won't be back next year.

Beautiful spot on the river. Wait staff is always terrific and food is great. Fish fry is a must…read moreand the French fries are delicious.

Honestly, the outdoor seating was beautiful. The strip was so dry. food is okay. but cool spot for…read morethe views an and experience. I also had a 745 reservation. They didn't take us till eight and then there was a whole issue with the tables. They were very busy that night I suppose

Service was good. Went for the beer battered fish fry. We've gotten them in the past and they were…read moredelicious. Tried them tonight and someone in the kitchen really doesn't no how to make a beer battered fish. I think they floured the fish first then dredged them through extra thick batter. Fish tasted like uncooked flour even though the batter was way too dark and greasy, probably because our last fish fry here. They used to have a reasonably priced and delicious fried fish. Not sure what happened but we have friends who also mentioned that their fish dinner went down hill. It's a shame.

Absolutely great home style food. Service was excellent always. Can get pretty crowded.read more

Restaurant was packed with a long list ahead of us, so lucked out getting 2 bar seats and Bobby…read moretook 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.

Random find after just getting to town . Restaurant was busy, but once we were seated service was…read morepunctual 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.

I don't usually review a place within 60 seconds of putting down my fork but here goes! I'm in town…read morefor a work conference and wanted something before a boat cruise. Saw The Hops Spot on Yelp and knew it would be good. Placed an order over the phone from a nearby hotel and it was ready minutes later. Staff were professional. The restaurant itself is gorgeous! Historical building etc. Wish I was dining in but I took it to go. Duck wings with maple Buffalo sauce were fantastic! Crisp skin and juicy meat! Adirondack salad was flavorful and plentiful! Glad I tried The Hops Spot!

Easy online ordering and pick up. A little on the expensive side, but it is tourist area. The Le…read moreBloc poutine was packed with blue cheese, bacon crumbles, fresh cut fries (my favorite) and delicious maple syrup for drizzling. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. Would order again while vacationing in the area.

If you're looking for a classic summer experience, Rudy's Drive-In in Oswego is worth the stop…read more This old-school, à la carte drive-in sits right on the shores of Lake Ontario, and the setting alone makes it special. The lake views are beautiful, peaceful, and the perfect backdrop for a casual meal. One unique touch I loved was that they provide paper bags to cover your food when you're eating outside, a clever way to keep the seagulls from swooping down and stealing your meal! Inside, it's exactly what you'd expect from a traditional drive-in. The staff was friendly, efficient, and kept the line moving quickly. Plenty of parking with some space across the street too. Cleanish restrooms. One thing to know if you have food allergies, specifically a shellfish allergy, and they use shared fryers, so I couldn't safely order anything fried. I really appreciated their honesty and transparency. Between the friendly service, gorgeous waterfront location, and nostalgic atmosphere, Rudy's is a classic place that's easy to recommend.

"Great" is always relative to the palate using the word. After 80 years on the shore of Lake…read moreOntario, Rudy's carries a lot of lore opened by Rudy Gadziala and his wife Marie in 1946, now run by third-generation owner Jason Livesey, famous for its Texas hot sauce and the founder's old line about owning a "million dollar hot dog stand." Online reviews are all over the map, so we wanted to see for ourselves. We visited recently with our 7- and 8-year-old nephews, hoping to soak up the tradition. The reality was more transactional. The hostess took our order while sipping her own beverage likely why we were shorted an order of fries. Nice enough, but not especially professional or welcoming. The whole operation moves fast; the staff is determined and task-focused rather than friendly. You get a buzzer and wait. The interior was renovated in 2025, and it shows but not in a good way. The bright white walls and green banquettes feel sterile, more fast-casual chain than 80-year-old lakeside institution. In modernizing, they stripped out whatever nostalgia the old space had and put nothing back. Some local artwork, vintage photos, or lake history on those fresh white walls would go a long way. The food: the boys enjoyed their cheeseburgers, and the fries are genuinely good. The fish sandwich was generously sized but bland the batter had little flavor, and the tartar sauce didn't rescue it. For a place with an 80-year reputation built on fish, I expected more. The lobster mac and cheese left a lot to be desired. The tab: four drinks, two cheeseburgers with fries, lobster mac, and a fish sandwich with fries came to nearly $70 steep for a lakeside stand where fries alone run $5.25. The setting is lovely and the legacy is real. But sometimes generational ownership slips down a slick slope and making money starts to matter more than making memories.