I lived in Central New York for a long time. I came here when I was a little kid. It was great. All…read moremy memories here were awesome. I moved away and I've come back here and there now and again. Today It was great again. onion rings are always made fresh. The fish is always so flaky And not a lot of breading on it . Today I came again because I'm in town and again it's always the same I don't think I ever noticed all the sauces on the side the honey mustard the barbecue sauce, the cocktail sauce, the tartar sauce they're all homemade amazing. The fish was just as flaky as it always been. The coleslaw is even better than I remember. Long story short since I've been a little kid in the 1980s and now in 2025 this place is always been consistent. Five stars for sure. . If I had one complaint next to the fryers, there's a little window cut out, and the Cook had gloves on and kept touching his hat and his face .... I've been a restaurant manager for a long, long time, and that is not a good look. He kept curling the brim of his hat and touching his face. Health violation I was there tonight on Thursday. Talk to him!

We love Doug's and have been coming for years. It's simple and consistent and comforting. The fish…read moredinners are fresh and tasty. The service is efficient and friendly. The dining area can get busy and crowded but it's a warm and friendly environment

Great prices, great service, & great food were all available at this adorable water-side dining…read more The pizza was good but the salad was amazing. The staff knew we had tickets to the boat on the lake and made sure we were done on time. They also told us we could take our leftovers onto the boat (which was true!) so we didn't have to rush.

This was our first time at Gilda's and we agreed we would return. I got there early to snag a…read moretable, they only take reservations for five or more. I got a table quickly without any waiting, which was surprising with how busy the town was. The place was cozy it's not huge inside but they did have a few seating outside which was nice for a hot day like today. We all ordered sangrias, they were great(no spirits here). We all shared small plates and ordered our own pizzas. The fries and calamari were seasoned and cooked perfectly. I loved the different sauces that came with them. I would get these again. My friends enjoyed the gnocchi, it took awhile for it to come out(waitress said they were training), we were not in any rush it was our girls night. They enjoyed it. Two of us ordered Sam's Favorite and one Blueberry. My friend split a slice of her sister's blueberry pizza with me, it was different but not in a bad way. We thought it was good. The different flavors complement each other. I enjoyed the Sam's Favorite, loved the kick of heat from the fresno peppers. We were full but made a little room for dessert lol, all three order the pot de crème. I will never turn down chocolate lol, it was delicious. Overall the food was good and friendly service, I can see this as date night spot for my husband and I. I enjoy a place like this because the menu is not overwhelming.

We had a late dinner here on a Tuesday night in early May, before Skaneateles gets the large summer…read morecrowds. Seated immediately, and given our choice of tables. We sat out on the porch, with views out over the water. Our server, Amy, was really attentive. Food was very good. We got the Bavarian pretzels appetizer, and the mustard sauce was delicious. Our server brought out a warm loaf of bread to go with the salads, which was a nice touch. Our entrees were exactly as described (Bluewater burger and Crab Cake sandwich), arrived just as we finished salads, and very good. The prices were totally reasonable. Appetizer, salad, two sandwiches, two soft drinks was around $65 for dinner. All in all, we were very happy with the meal.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but the experience at Blue Water Grill in Skaneateles was so…read moreremarkably disorganized and dismissive that it deserves to be documented. After waiting well over an hour, our main courses still had not arrived. What made the situation even more unbelievable was that a manager approached our table to ask whether we wanted dessert before our entrées had even made it out of the kitchen. That level of disconnect perfectly summarized the entire evening. To make matters worse, we overheard the manager referencing our table and casually saying, 'they'll be alright,' as if ignoring customers for an excessive amount of time was somehow acceptable hospitality. Nothing says 'professional restaurant management' quite like openly dismissing paying guests within earshot. What made the situation even more frustrating is that we specifically needed to eat our main courses at the restaurant because our hotel does not have a microwave and we were on a timeline. The only positive part of the experience was our waitress, Amy, who remained polite, professional, and clearly did her best in an environment that appeared poorly managed. She was the one bright spot in an otherwise embarrassing dining experience. Mistakes and delays happen in restaurants. But poor communication, indifference, and openly dismissive management are what turned this from an inconvenience into a night we genuinely regretted spending there, especially on my birthday weekend.

We had a reservation for 16 today and could not have been happier. Our wait staff was outstanding…read more The food was delicious. Thank you for accommodating us. Your staff did a wonderful job managing 2 large parties simultaneously. My family has enjoyed your restaurant for the past four years as my daughter attended SU. It was only fitting that we celebrated her senior recital at the Sherwood Inn.

Tried the dish again and explained to the server, Sara, what had happened last time with this same…read moredish (sausage & chicken with penne pasta) and this time was amazing! Piping hot, saucy and cheesy and delicious! Glad I gave it another go...

the worker Vickie is so nice I feel like me and my cousins are famous and there food is so good eat…read morehere if you are hungry

For starters, I don't need a fork the size of a shovel. Smaller cutlery is in order…read more Whatever they are using to fry their obviously frozen hash browns and frozen home fries needs an upgrade. Cheap oil doesn't cut it for me. Their pancakes are horrendous. You could dump a gallon of syrup on them and they would still be dry enough to chamois your car. And how about real maple syrup instead of corn syrup or whatever abomination they serve in tiny plastic containers. Summary: using the cheapest ingredients in a breakfast joint is sinful.

Basic frozen food options. Burger was frozen and I think the…read moresalt potatoes were too. Service was good and friendly. Place was cute and clean, I'd come back to try the ice cream ‍

Skan-ellus holds a special place in our hearts! Love the vintage look and friendly vibe - a…read morerelaxing atmosphere to grab a bite (or a sweet treat!) The food is quick, and delicious! But the ice cream steals the show their sundaes are our favorite, the classic brownie or one of their many monthly specials. Stop in! You won't be disappointed!

Excellent meal and service! Beet salad was one of the best…read moremy wife has had in our dining out. Calamari was very good and I would change NOT putting the calamari on top of the marinara as it made the coating soggy. Gnocchi and braised short ribs were tender and delicious, well cooked and seasoned perfectly. Seared scallops and lemon pasta were excellent. Great sear and wonderful citrus flavored pasta. Affragatto for dessert was a wonderful finish to the meal. Service was excellent, well intentioned. and not intrusive.

I was really disappointed. I'm going to try to be nice here, but I cook at home for 5 almost every…read morenight and don't eat out often, so when I do, I'm looking for the whole experience. We were in town for an event and had one night to eat out. I wish I had picked a different place. The atmosphere was warm and our waitress was very nice but the food was mediocre, at best. The calamari appetizer was bland and chewy. The three of us didn't finish it and that's saying something because my gaggle is usually fighting for the last piece of any good calamari appetizer. The tastiest part was the bed of red sauce with spicy peppers but it lacked cohesion with the calamari. I had the braised beef ribs. Not only was it not fork tender, I've made better pot roast. I had to ask for salt and I can't remember the last time I've needed salt in a restaurant for a dish like this. The potatoes were the consistency of a thick sauce. Two stars because my husband said the lasagna was delicious, I enjoyed my wine, and the Caesar salad was good, but wait until I tell you my pepper story. So the pepper story... our waitress was very nice, but table service was a bit slow and when I asked one of the other staff for fresh ground pepper for the Caesar, she acted as if I asked for moon dust and responded, "I can bring you...pepper". Um ok, thanks, if it's not too much to ask. Our nice waitress came later with a little dish of coarse ground pepper which was appreciated by all at the table. My son thinks I should give it 3 stars because he enjoyed his pasta and meat balls but I think he's being generous because he's 12. I would have preferred dirty dishes to be cleared before new plates arrived. I don't want to shuffles plates around the table to make room.

This place... knocked it out of the park! The service was excellent... the ambiance perfect and…read morethe food was Exquisite! A 4 course Prix Fix gastronomic experience! We had the Grouper and the Sea Scallops... we added some oysters on the 1/2 shell... in addition to to the spring rolls & crab cake as apps. The salad course was a perfect complement. We finished up with 2 desserts which were sublime... a lime tort and a poppyseed & raspberry gateaux and a cup of espresso BRAVO!

We had a lovely dining experience on Mother's Day. The hostess, Lila greeted and seated us in an…read moreintimate and comfortable location and made sure we had what we needed with a sweet smile. Liam, our server gave great recommendations when we were deciding between 2 excellent entrées. He even talked us into a delicious dessert. It was relaxing and enjoyable, the perfect way to spend Mother's Day. Thanks for the brunch!

I would go back every day if I could! Absolutely beautiful section of dining in the inn, perfect…read moreambiance to match the menu selection. I split the seasonal charcuterie butter & Brie board paired with white wine with a friend and it was perfect! The staff made the experience wonderful as well.

I am truly disappointed in the Health Department Critical Violations at your restaraunt. This…read moreshows a distinct lack of management and work ethic in the kitchen and bar. It's not the server's or the chef's fault. It is poor training. Having the audacity to put a $28 hamburger on your menu and fail this inspection tells an interesting story. Jrecks subs, Arby's, KFC, The Amber Inn, Pizza Hut all passed without critical violations.