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The Lake House at Sylvan Beach

3.8 (66 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Live music
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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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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