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    The Lake House at Sylvan Beach

    3.8 (66 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Clam chowder
    Dani S.

    I have been eye balling this joint since we arrived at Slyvan Beach. It's a very bright venue right in front of our Vrbo. Who doesn't want to go to a joint that says food, slots and drinks in the very front of it? It just screams fun. My daughter and I headed inside. We were stopped by a security guard. He carded us since it's an 18 and up only. The security was really nice! We got carded and made our way in. All the slots were bright and calling my name. They all looked so fun but we were here for food so we headed to the restaurant. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. As beautiful as the weather is, of course we had to sit outside. The setting couldn't be more perfect. The sun was starting to set so the sky was shades of pink and blue. The clouds sprinkled the sky and the water was still. It couldn't have been more perfect view for us. Anna came and greeted us. She has the prettiest smile. She asked us what we'd like to drink. We got our sodas ordered and since I had already looked at the menu, we asked if we can go ahead and order food as well. My daughter and I both got a bowl of clam chowder and some calamari to share. Our clam chowder came out first. It was beautifully topped with bacon and green onion. The chowder was hot! I added the oyster crackers in it so they can sog up. Soggy oyster crackers are so good! The clam chowder was fantastic! It had chunky pieces of celery, potatoes and clams. It was hearty and thick. I ordered a bowl and the bowl was on the smaller side but it was actually the perfect amount. The calamari was some of the best I have ever had! The calamari was so tender. It wasn't chewy or rubbery. They were perfectly breaded and fried. The breading wasn't thick, it was light and crunchy. There was also fried pieces of banana peppers. They were so good! You dip it all in the aioli, chef's kiss. You get a generous amount of calamari. We couldn't finish it so we boxed the rest of those babies for later. The whole experience at the Lake House was phenomenal. From the setting to the service, it was all fantastic. This joint is the perfect setting for a date night. I enjoyed every minute sharing a meal with my daughter here. I'm happy my curiosity brought me to this joint. It's definitely one of my top 3 core memories from this trip. I look forward coming back, enjoying another meal and sunset here.

    Soup/Salad special! Chicken Caesar Wrap & French Onion Soup
    Anthony S.

    It was my first time here. I met up with two friends while I was in town to grab a quick bite and drink. We sat at the bar. I didn't catch the bartender/server's name but she was fantastic. Extremely attentive and funny, and answered any and all questions we had. She checked in just the right amount. The soup/wrap (or sandwich) special was a great deal! Really enjoyed the 1/2 casino, 1/2 beach vibe. Even while the outside world looked dead (hey - it's end of winter in Sylvan Beach after all) it was all good vibes inside! The old love to go back.

    Chelsea C.

    The food was just good to me. I would say the views are really nice and you can sit right next to the beach. There service was a bit slow but very kind. The tacos were pretty good but the burger was just fine nothing too special. Wanted to get a frozen drink but they weren't cold enough yet. The decor was cute and there is a casino inside the same area too. Parking was paid and short walk over.

    Everything pretzels
    Tracy C.

    The outside really replicas the inside. Such a cute spot. If you can sit outside only if it's nice weather as I did get that and was able to enjoy. We had a wonderful waitress Jess who was on point with all our questions about the area and very welcoming when you came in. The food and drinks were good and portion to the right unfortunately for me - I didn't get to have a real dish but my mom did and she enjoyed it! Very cool atmosphere- a must go to restaurant when on vacation.

    Wedge salad with all the normal fixings and an apple cider glaze!
    Allen E.

    The Lake House is a scenic and fun place to eat, if you enjoy gambling......only slots. Sits right on Sylvan Beach so if you dine outside the views are spectacular. They offer live music on Friday and Saturday evenings which sets a great ambience on the deck while eating or having some drinks at the outdoor bar. The food is good, well portioned, but not over the top. I had the Elote burger and was cooked perfectly again good flavor, truffle fries were well seasoned and the garlic aioli added a nice touch. My wife ordered the blueberry Swiss grilled cheese....before you go into shock, the flavors were amazing , she loved it, and actually finished hers before I finished mine which typically doesn't happen! The best part was the service and the wedge salad we shared as an appetizer. Service is over the top here, very attentive and great conversation. The wedge......I'll let the pic speak for itself.....

    Haddock entree
    Andy C.

    Some dishes are good but waiting for your food when others get there food before you ordering the same thing. Nice outdoor seating. Limited menu Haddock dinner, for $24. It should be. French fries so so Cobb Salad good Bang bang shrimp taco was good. Manager on a complaint. Very poor handling of situation. My fault dinner took over 46 minutes when someone else's came out sooner. Needs major training. Local treated like garbage. Service ok pushes drinks.

    out front
    Sebastian C.

    The Lake House opened in the summer of 2020 and posits itself as a semi-upscale waterfront restaurant and slots casino on Lake Oneida. It is located where the historic music hall and venue DiCastro's once was. I don't gamble so my review is solely for restaurant (note: you have to be 18+ to eat at the restaurant). Being right on the lake is a huge draw and dining on the outdoor patio during the summer is a very nice experience. I recommend making a reservation; the wait can be 45 minutes to an hour on a weekend night. While plenty of diners come wearing dressy "date night" attire, I've always worn casual clothing and never had a problem. The food is good but truthfully nothing special. The drinks are what really shine, though. Great prices ($9-$12) and many options. They've also had live music on the outdoor patio each time I have went. The ambience is overall very nice and the Lake House does a great job keeping the restaurant and the casino portions separate.

    Bruschetta as an appetizer was delicious. Not too heavy and easy to share with another person. The jam on it is made in-house!
    Cassie C.

    We enjoyed their NYE 4-course meal. Each course was a decent portion and flavorful. My favorites were the bruschetta and rack of lamb. Lamb can be easy to overcook and here it was cooked perfectly. For dessert we ordered the chocolate torte and turtle cheesecake. The cheesecake was not flavored like a chocolate turtle. It was a regular slice with caramel and chocolate drizzled on top - a bit of a let down in comparison to the rest of the meal. Our waitress was very attentive despite the busy night and made our first visit enjoyable.

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    Friendly service, good food, nice atmosphere, great views, what more could you ask for!

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    Service was good. Food was ok but Sauces and salad dressings lacked flavor. Drinks were very light on the pour for the price charged.

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    It's a cool place to try some slots have a few drinks by the water.. staff are always nice here more so than Turing Stone

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    Amazing food, service, atmosphere and view! Such an incredible addition to Sylvan Beach!!

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    I have a small service dog ?will I be able to bring her for lunch and the casino

    I have never seen a dog inside Lake House or any other TS owned Casino or Casino restaurant and we frequent them. It may be best to call 315-356-1815 to be sure. PS On the funny side, one "Must be 18 to enter" and proof may be required. She made… 

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    Definitely can't knock on the Three Pines too much, as it does a perfectly adequate job of being…read moreexactly what it is: a small town diner/bar. Calling it a diner may not be fair, but based on the prices and the food, I would say it is closer to diner fare than anything else. This is not to say it is not good. The garlic bread served before dinner was excellent, and was refilled with no problem. I tried the haddock dinner. The fish was meh and served with a side of pre-packaged tartar. Everyone else at my table had some variant of italian: chicken parm, stuffed shells, and ravioli. The chicken parm was basically chicken fingers covered in a red sauce with some mozzarella cheese...not very inspired. The cheese ravioli and stuffed shells looked and tasted very good. Two of my compadres ordered dessert - french silk pie and apple dumpling some thing or another - both looked good. For 4 of us, with 2 beers, a round of sodas, and 4 meals (including salads), and 2 desserts it came to $67 - not bad. If you're looking for a hole in the wall in Canastota (not known for fine dining anyway), the Three Pines will suit you just well.

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