First of all, the setting is beautiful. We got there early and sat on the outdoor porch overlooking the lake. The restaurant is in the Otesaga Hotel. Service was terrific and there were lots of options on the drink and food menu. I felt as though they charged a bit more than a similar restaurant without the views would have charged. Definitely make a reservation-we were there off season and it was packed. read more

Loved this place. We were visiting Cooperstown and not staying at the Otesaga, but it is in walking distance from the main street. We arrived before our reservation, and they were unable to seat us much earlier (they did though, we just waited, no problem) and they turned people away, so definitely get a reservation. Inside there is a nice few of the lake. Service was really great. Because we were there at the start of dinner, we had to wait a bit for the bread, but it was worth the wait. Both the soft roll and the fruity bread were so tasty, and the salty butter spread nicely on them. I had the prime rib, which was tender and flavorful, paired with asparagus and a baked potato. He had a NY strip. Both were perfectly cooked. We were so full and satisfied at the end of the meal that we didn't have room for dessert, but we loved the food so much. It's also pretty reasonably-priced for a nice restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

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The best cosmopolitan ever! I am visiting my friend in Cooperstown and after a day of shopping, we stopped at the Otesaga Hawkeye Bar & Grill. Started off with calamari and ended with a pizza. The drinks and food were amazing. Our server was fun and actually wrote down the recipe for the cosmopolitan. You can't go wrong at this location with the Otsego Lake in the background. Can't wait tor return. read more

Hawkeye Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

We really enjoyed our meal here! Izabella was a delight! So friendly, sweet and attentive. Made us feel welcomed. The lake view is beautiful. Menu is very good. Had a fantastic meatloaf! Pineapple upsidedown cake was great. Will definately visit again! read more

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Came for lunch and had excellent service and food. Ordered the whipped hummus and it was so refreshing and tasty. I totally enjoyed my butchers blend cheese burger with goat cheese and hand cut fries. Was a big portion and the meat was great quality. My mom ordered the meatloaf which she loved and the just was a total hit. My friend ordered the tofu and she loved the healthy option and it was beautifully plated and filing for a vegetarian dish. We were so full we didn't even order dessert but overall highly recommend. It's very different experience service wise than a few years back when I came. I'd say it's changed for the better and was very please with the staff checking on our needs vs just the waiter. I'm sad we didn't get to sit outside due to bad weather but the inside seating was still nice and classical. read more

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This was my second time dining at the Hawkeye bar and grill- and it was just as good as the first. All of the food is fresh and delicious- while the menu is not very large, anything on the menu is great. I have tried a few of the meals and apps. Everything hit the mark for me and I would go back again! The service is decent enough..and the ambiance is nice. Very cozy, old money feelings. If you are in the area it is worth a checkout! read more

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Dea was perfect. We both had the prime rib. The asparagus and baked potatoe were perfect. Medium rare was on the rare side but fine. Bread and butter and a fantastic old fashioned. The beautiful room was great. Great atmospher. All the staff were great and worked as a team. Pri es were very reasonable, bravo!!!! I'll be back. Dea will own her own place someday! read more

I brought my daughter here for dinner. I had the steakhouse burger which was awesome with fries which were ok. She ordered from the kids menu and really enjoyed the house made Mac n cheese, which came with a fresh fruit cup and she chose broccoli as her side and then worms and dirt for desert. She enjoyed all of it and finished everything which never happens! We liked it so much we decided to go back the next day even though we weren't staying at the hotel. We ordered the same things except I got the sweet potato fries well done which were much better than the regular fries. We enjoyed it just as much if not more the second time around. Once was for dinner and the second time for lunch. Both were very nice experiences. Also the prices were great in comparison to most places for the quality of food and ambiance. We will absolutely be back! read more

Hawkeye Bar & Grill - Steakhouse burger house made Mac and cheese - American Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

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It's 2PM on a Tuesday and I am a table of 3. Me my Wife and our 12 year old. "Do you have a reservation?" "No, do I need one?" While I look around and see many open tables. "Not really but we like for guest to make a reservations". We then get taken to our seat next to a bussing station in the back which I thought was deliberate but maybe I'm wrong.. besides that first introduction my visit was 5 stars - they get 4 though on this review. Waitress was nice , tentative and the food very good! I would eat here again yes and do recommend. As for this establishment they should realized the $ the baseball families bring in here and maybe be more polite when greeting customers from DreamsPark etc... read more

I really enjoyed staying at the resort, the a Hawkeye was a let down. The service seemed scant which resulted in long waits and snippy service. A group of us wanted to utilize one of the tall tables by the bar but it greatly upset patrons who wanted to sit at the bar and watch football behind us. We asked to shimmy the table out of the way but were told we could not. So we huddled in a corner without enough seating and waited ages for food. read more

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This restaurant is fantastic. Everything we ate there was excellent. I highly recommend the halibut, I had to eat that twice while we were staying there. They also have excellent homemade ice cream! All the servers are very friendly and professional. The atmosphere is amazing, cozy wood pub inside, gorgeous patio over the lake outside. This entire hotel is incredible, I hope to go back one day. read more

Hawkeye Bar & Grill - Halibut - American Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

This place is basically in the lower part of what looks like a giant mansion. I believe it's a hotel but in this bar, you don't need to dress up you can be casual and everything is really great. Food was excellent read more

We came with a large group for lunch on a saturday & had a wonderful time! Sitting outside, the scenery on this gorgeous day was simply breathtaking! I confess I was concerned about the 3.5 star reviews but the food was excellently prepared and the views so beautiful! My son had the smashburger and said it was the best burger he's had ( & he's had a lot - lol!) as it was juicy and he could taste the cheese. and the fries were really good! Husband had the steakhouse burger and I the mezze (I thought the mezze would be more plentiful but it was nicely prepared) & we shared the otesaga greek salad which i enjoyed and hubs thought just ok) Service by Izabela was wonderful! So friendly and efficient! Would highly recommended as a lovely place to dine! read more

Hawkeye Bar & Grill, located in the Otesaga Hotel, seldom disappoints as it is a professionally run top tier restaurant. All aspects of the experience are well delivered - service, beverages, food quality, etc. and the decor is pleasing. The team is serious and well trained- there are no rookies in this lineup. My swordfish with mashed potatoes and haricot vert was cooked perfectly. The Lemon chicken delivered a huge portion and the cod was excellent. The fish portions were a bit light but acceptable. Cocktails are prepared well and meal delivery was well timed. I think your experience at Hawkeye owes much to being aligned with a top catering establishment that delivers major upscale events. The ala carte dining operation dovetails with its larger F&B cousin for success. read more

An update. Stopped in for breakfast in December 2025. The meal was excellent in all respects. Drank a lot of good coffee looking out over the wintry lake. read more

Burgers and beer with some additional creative items. But the real perk here is that you don't have to leave the hotel. There are few restaurants in town that are worth leaving this hotel for, when you can't get into one of those, this restaurant works. I thought for a bar and grill they had some creative items, and the service was fine, and if you can eat outside and enjoy the views even better. read more

Waiting time to be seated was inaccurate. Very slow to be served and not all patrins served at the same time. Some of the food was cold.

The food at this establishment was ok I will say! My shredded steak was more like ground mystery meat it tasted like a moldy taco. the tomato's on my burger were so slimy it fell apart! The restaurant had a lovely interior although the floor was lined with ice cubes just waiting for an elderly local to slip and fall! But the worst part was by far the SERVICE! My dear 181 year old grandma was forced to sit on a chair so high she developed altitude sickness and required a ladder to climb into it was more like a skyscraper than a chair! The unkind waitress forced us to sit there even though other people sat in the lower area. In conclusion we will not be returning. read more

Hawkeye Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

The service is impeccable! I was not able to drink on the trip and the mocktail menu was so unique. I HIGHLY recommend the Grapefruit League, delicious! read more

Hawkeye Bar & Grill - Part of Mocktail Menu - American Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

It's a little hard to find/write a review for restaurants in the Otesaga because there are a few of them and people tend to stick their review under the hotel name and not the restaurant name. it's a little similar to the CIA in Hyde Park in that respect. I definitely ate at the Hawkeye, so you can trust this review is accurate (at least as far as location is concerned!). They have an indoor and an outdoor area. Since we went in May, we ate outdoors. It was legit gorgeous. The grounds are impeccable, the view is fantastic, the clientele is relatively upscale, but don't be afraid to come dressed casually, either. It looked like they were setting up for a wedding later in the day (but it was not intrusive; just some staff putting chairs out). The view, weather, and ambiance was perfect. The food was good too- fresh ingredients and well prepared. We tried the Nashville chicken, salads, salmon, steakhouse burger, mac n cheese, fries, drinks, etc. Given the location and ambiance, the prices were not that bad, either- average entree was $16. I would definitely return with the whole family for a beautiful, relaxing meal with a view. read more

- I liked the food to a wedding venue - outside is very scenic eat out there if u can - fire pit is cool - wooden ambiance is very classy - clientele are very dressed down - my server was good - peanut butter cake is thick - good ribs - tasty corn - alright fries - large portions - I loved the burst and tomatoes - one TV if u want to watch the game - tasty drinks - u can add a booze to nonalcoholic menu for a super drink read more

Great service. Amazing food. Reasonably priced. Table by the lake with an awesome view was the best.

Great food and service in a beautiful setting overlooking the lake. I had the prime rib and hubby enjoyed the tuna. Delicious!

Very unimpressed for such a beautiful view. Obvious they survive on the hotel and the location. First, we had a big party with a reservation in a very empty restaurant and the hostess "Peggy" was annoyed they couldn't just put us at 2 tables. And then she carried that attitude about the rest of the time. Our server was nice but the service was so slow. It seemed to take an hour to get our food. And the food. Meh. Fish and chips was mostly breading. Burgers looked like they were off a flattop. The Nashville chicken was ok but nothing phenomenal. Caesar salad looked like all romaine ribs and no actual green. Even the iced tea didn't have flavor. Showing how unimpressed this whole place was, the garden salad may have been the best thing. Or whipped ricotta. Just skip the food and have a drink on the deck. Looked like a good bourbon selection. read more

I can't believe I haven't posted a review for Hawkeye yet. This restaurant is heavily patronized by locals and tourists alike for its consistently excellent service and food, and for it's beautiful setting on the lake. Candidates interviewing for hospital positions are taken here for lunches and dinners to share a good impression of the area and it's amenities. In the summer, enjoy dining on the patio overlooking Lake Otsego. During cooler months, they extend the experience with outdoor heaters, and when it's cooler than cool, they put up plexiglass walls. During winter, dining is inside only, and they host international night theme dinners weekly. This place is vegetarian and vegan friendly, and they make great cocktails. The chocolate cake, which they make fresh in-house, is gloriously huge and an indulgence you cannot regret! read more

Had to insist to be allowed to sit outside in a very light rain, even though the restaurant had an overhang under which we could sit. (Was rather noisy and crowded for us inside.) However, after that, everything went very well. Very good burgers that were cooked just as we asked for them. Delicious sweet potato fries. Caesar salad with chicken was fine. Enjoyed the Pepperita (??) specialty cocktail. read more

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Food was very good & the view of the lake was awesome - our waitress Rebecca was friendly & knowledgable & the service was great!

This place has a comfortable, cozy ambiance. The name of the restaurant makes it sound like a loud sport bar, so I was pleasantly surprised to have an elevated dining experience here. The service is great - not much time waiting and the orders were well-timed and without error. There is an impressive selection of delicious wines by the glass, and the cocktails are also very well done. I had a perfectly stirred Negroni Sbagliato followed by a full bodied wine with tangible notes of black cherry with my dinner. The appetizer, entree, and desserts were so enjoyable. Everything was well prepared. I recommend the cod fish for a light dinner, especially after trying multiple apps! read more

Went to this restaurant on a friends recommendation. Thanked her the next day... We (husband and I) split the special appetizer of beef short rib over two very tasty sauces. It was delicious. I got a burger and he got the prime rib. We both loved our dinners! Their meat is excellent. The burger was enormous and I only got through half of it. Same with his prime rib. The fries that came with the burger were really tasty. The service was spot on. Quick drink delivery, food came out quickly. Fun waitress. Very good experience with the service. Drinks were pricey, but really nice. Good beers on tap too. Very nice wine list. Our dessert was the only part Of the meal that fell a little short. We split the apple crisp in a mason jar. It wasn't very crisp, or very inspiring. Didn't finish it. The room was lively with lots of families filling up the tables. Loads of wait staff working hard. Manager swung by to make sure our meals were ok. Nice touch. Would definitely eat here again and recommend it to friends. read more

Hawkeye Bar & Grill - Big Burger! - American Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

My husband and I had stayed at the Otesaga Hotel during the pandemic as a short weekend getaway. LOVED their food and the ambiance, well mannered staff and the fire pit table outside is just... epic. Would highly recommend. Too bad it's an effort for us to get to Cooperstown but thank you for making our stay very memorable. read more

The hotel is 5 star and so is the Hawkeye Grill. Started with a drink by the fire pit. Then the meal itself - just great. We started by sharing a few apps and they were very good. Our party ordered the swordfish, NY strip, salmon and fried chicken. All excellent. We had a no dairy person in our party and the server took time to review and double check the dairy content. Prices are a few dollars more than similar places, but more than worth it. Get a reservation and enjoy! read more

When we arrived we waited a while for host to recognize us as she was talking on the phone. We noticed that there were many outdoor empty tables so we asked if we could sit outside. We were told no and that our only choice was to sit at a high table inside the restaurant. This was strange since there were many empty normal height tables inside the restaurant. We decided to sit at a high table. Not sure what the deal was but we noticed the staff seating other customers only at the high tables. Our meals were ok, but expensive. Overall we felt like it was an inconvenience for the staff to be serving us. read more

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We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful view, outstanding cocktails and appetizers. Sitting inside was less spectacular, so this is a seasonal spot for us. read more

Located on the bottom floor of the beautiful and historic Otesaga Hotel. During the pandemic this is the only restaurant open in the hotel. Gorgeous view of the lake and consistently good food. The burger, falafel, soups, salads were all very good and presented well. Staff were outstanding and followed all safety measures including mask wearing snd temperature checks. Take the time to sit outside before dinner around the fire pit. The view can't be beat! read more

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We had lunch at the Hawkeye Bar & Grill at The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, NY on Thu 6.30.22. We thought this landmark may have been a bit more than we would spend for lunch. But our friends at Glimmerglass Arts & Antiques assured us that it would be value priced & summer casual. Perfect. It's a patio setting overlooking the south shore of beautiful Otsego Lake. It has an indoor, covered outdoor, & sunny patio for dining. Very relaxing atmosphere. No reservation but we were seated immediately by the hostess. Our wait person was the very pleasant Masego who brought water & menus to the table and took our drinks & lunch orders. The tables around us were filling up quickly but there was plenty of staff and orders were brought to tables promptly. We had a fine house chardonnay ($10) and an excellent refreshing Bloody Mary ($7.41). My bride had the simple burger w/ herbed potato & cauliflower salad - unique & tasty ($15) I had the Shaved Prime Rib Panini w/ Gruyere Horseradish Spiked Onion on Focaccia ($17) - perfectly cooked medium rare & tender w/ another unique side of horseradish spiked coleslaw-an excellent accompaniment to the prime rib. The total was $64. w/ tax. A valued priced lunch at an historic hotel. There is also a fine dining restaurant inside the hotel. We can highly recommend the Hawkeye for lunch or dinner when visiting the Cooperstown area. Hours: 11:30am-11pm daily. Thank you for an excellent first visit. We will be back. And thank you Susan & Phil for the recommendation. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY read more

Overall great experience - service, food and setting were all outstanding. Sat outside for late lunch/early dinner. It was simply beautiful on the patio overlooking the lake. My fish n chips were very good, but the prime rib panini my wife had was incredible. And large. I had no problem helping her finish it. Prices were very reasonable as well. Highly recommend. read more

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Good food , service wasn't to bad, new server he was learning,Hence the 4 stars versus 5. Nice view of the lake.

The food was priced VERY reasonably. Sitting on the patio, the view was amazing. And our server was knowledgeable, and accommodating. Wish I could go here every night. Oh, and did I mention that the food was DELICIOUS! read more

Food was very good and the service was even better. Our server Erin was amazing. She answered many questions and explained each dish with expertise. Would definitely recommend. You can't go wrong with anything you order read more

Experience started off well, but after ordering and receiving our drinks, our waiter, Anthony, sorta disappeared. We were not sure what was going on! It took almost 40 minutes to receive 2 cups of French onion soup. Our waiter did not really check on us or update us what was going on with our food. I had to seek out our waiter to inquire what was going on. Our main meals took awhile as well. The hot Tennessee chicken sandwich was cold, after waiting forever for the meal! When I told the waiter what had happened his response was to have me take something home with me?! What should have happened was to remove that item from the bill. The one good thing was that we left fully hydrated! The busboys were on top of filling the water glasses. Boy did ours get filled and refilled since we sat for over an hour waiting on our main meals. The yelling from the Maitre D to one of the wait staff was the cherry on top while we were dining. Honestly the experience was not worth the price of the meal! I would doubt if I would ever go back. read more