On a recent trip to visit a local antique market in Pulaski- we stopped by the Lakeside Restaurant for a bite to eat and wow, were we pleasantly surprised! Seemingly in the middle of rural upstate NY is this gem of a restaurant. The server and everyone on the staff that interacted with us were simply lovely! Kind, helpful and joyful. I ordered a turkey melt with onion rings, and my friend had a burger with fried which she claimed was one of the best she had eaten in a long time. Accompanied by "sassy sauce" our fries and onion rings were dipped in this delightful yet spicy accoutrement! My turkey melt was delicious- carved turkey- not slimy cold cuts, cheese and banana peppers were a perfect and delectable combination on lightly toasted bread- simply marvelous! For desert- and they are all lovingly homemade, I had a mixed berry pie with ice cream and my friend had a slice of Dutch apple pie! Both equally and fabulously delicious! We left stuffed to the gills and so glad that we turned the truck around to try this hidden gem! Don't pass it up- stop by- it's worth it! read more

The Lakeside Restaurant - Yummy burger! - Desserts Near Me - Pulaski, New York

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Sorry but I would never recommend this restaurant. With a family of small children we had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated, I understand a group of our size needs some preparation. Which if that's the only complaint it wouldn't have bothered me. The next strike was it took another 45 minutes for our food to come out. Another couple that was behind us to be seated got their food, ate it, and left before we had ours. Then the sausages in our food was so burnt it was discussing. Had all the black burnt pieces all through the food. I kept tasting this food the rest of the day. Never will I go back there again. read more

The food was absolutely delicious and filling. What a quaint beach restaurant. Staff were very pleasant and thoughtful. They took the time to engage and recommend food. The food was bountiful and were left satisfied. I would recommend this restaurant for a relaxing meal and great ambiance. read more

After a very long wait, breakfast was mostly undercooked. Runny eggs. Potato mushy. And the worse was the rubber bands undercooked bacon. The "hash" was 30% onions and smothered in cooking oil. Toast was good though. The place wasn't busy and it took 40 minutes to get food, and order was incomplete. Finally, a few folks walked in 15 minutes after me, and were known by name. They were served and ate before my food arrived undercooked. I guess you need to be local for decent service? read more

Bottom line up front. Overpriced for the quality. My $20 hamburger was simply average and not worth the money. While my wife enjoyed her breakfast it was not without sine distractors as the hash was lacking sufficient meat and any real flavor. It may be a local favorite, but I've had better...especially for the money. read more

Great food! (best chicken and biscuits ever! ) My siblings and I meet here occasionally -- it's a central location for all of us. We always get great service, everyone goes the extra mile, and the food is so good. Very reasonable prices as well. read more

I love the vibe of this cute, little roadside restaurant. We stopped in for lunch. As I am mostly vegetarian, I can say that they don't have many options for that, but it was to be expected. I got a cheese quesadilla with buffalo sauce and a side salad and it was great. My brother had the ultimate burger, and he said it left a little to be desired, he didn't like the bun they use but the sweet potato fries were great. Our waitress was really sweet and checked back in with us, just the right amount! And I got a slice of apple spice cake to go. All in all a good stop! read more

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The food was amazing! The service was Also amazing and the interior was so clever. I definitely recommend eating here

Stopped in here to grab an early lunch while passing through this gorgeous area. Food - I had the Reuben and fries and my husband had the corned beef and hash. Mine was excellent. His was also very good/ Ambiance - very rustic but charming and clean. Service - was a tad slow, but we knew that going in as they had a sign explaining they were short staffed. We would eat here again! read more

The Lakeside Restaurant - a wooden table and green chairs - Desserts Near Me - Pulaski, New York

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Really good little spot near the lake. Super good corned beef hash. Very nice staff. Clean place. But seriously do not order something without trying the corned beef hash. It is some of the best i've had in a long time. read more

Food was good and mostly homemade. Our waitress was awesome and the food came out quick. As far as the decor there were crosses on the wall that were really strange and out of place, these don't belong in a place of business. read more

Nice home town restaurant! The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the food was tasty. We had the Turkey dinner, bacon cheese burger, spaghetti and meatballs and the loaded tots which were all very good. read more

We wanted to try the restaurant out So we went there on a Friday for their fish fry We ordered haddock the price was normal When it came out, it was a small one piece of fish. I told the waitress I didn't order perch. She smiled, and she said this is Haddock So I told myself maybe it's exceptional in taste and it wasn't The coleslaw wasn't grated fine enough And the sauce wasn't creamy it was runny Needless to say, I would never go there again to order haddock I'm not the only one that complains about their fish Lots of nice restaurants in town. read more

This restaurant was highly regarded and quite busy. For me, it was ok. There want anything on the menu that was extra delicious, it just tasted like diner food to me. It ms a cozy atmosphere and the servers are really nice. The food took a while, but they are a small place and had a big party and only seemed to have two servers working the whole restaurant. The food was decent enough after a day at the lake. read more

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I love when a restaurant has liver and onion and it's cooked correctly! Nice and moist! Right away they let us know limited help but it was still quick service for lunch. My husband had fish sandwich with onion rings he said they were good. I did t try them but they had frog legs on the menu. read more

The Lakeside Restaurant - Liver bacon and onions - Desserts Near Me - Pulaski, New York

One of our favorite places for the family to get a great bacon cheese burger! They have a variety of sides and options and the wait staff really does a fantastic job. Well worth the visit!!!! We stop up from Oswego often. read more

Wow! Homemade everything! The corn beef hash for brunch was amazing! Their selection of pies and cakes looked so decadent, but we were so full we couldn't get some! read more

Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner, The Lakeside delivers. Always friendly service, tasty food, and a good selection from the bar for those seeking an adult beverage. (Try to 10 year old Irish whiskey, it's great). The prime rib on Saturday is a favorite, and we meet with friends nearly every weekend for breakfast. If you're in the area, I highly recommend! read more

Haven't tried the food - stopped here for ice cream. Ordered a Mexican Sundae. Worst version and collection of crappy ingredients I've ever had. Can't speak to quality of other things here. read more

Breakfast is my favorite meal/food and this was the best breakfast I have ever had! I was so full from my eggs, homemade corned beef hash, sourdough toast and sausage that regrettably I didn't order dessert, but the cakes/pies looked delicious! read more

great food excellent service. best breakfast I've had in a restaurant in years! went a few different times while visiting the area for a week never had a bad meal. the only downside was the NY strip steak was a little on the grizzly side but at the price it would probably be impossible for them to offer a higher quality cut. by far the best restaurant of its type in the area. nice place but watch out the floor in the dining room is a little slippery read more

Food quality keeps declining, same with service, prices keep going up, menu never changes, waitresses are always awesome. Always short staffed. Quality is same as Burger King. I'm done. Bland food. read more

We stopped over after setting up camp at Selkirk Shores. The bread served at the table is yummy! I especially liked that there was a dipping oil as well as butter for the bread. My husband had seafood Alfredo. The seafood was grilled, which was unique. It was very flavorful. I had scallops. They were cooked well, and the cocktail sauce had a nice kick. Service was great. One drawback is the up charge for credit card use. It would look better if there was a cash discount instead of an up charge. The math can still be the same. Just slide down from the credit price instead of up from the cash price. read more

Pretty good food, a good selection of items. Very nice workers. Nice place to take the family

The food here is always great with plenty of options on the menu. I'll be honest is true country and the service is prompt and friendly. They also have great ice cream in the summer. read more

Great find - while not by the lake this is a great little gem with good food and super nice service. And you won't go away hungry ( leave room for pie!) read more

Stopped here with my dad after a long day of fishing. Really neat place. The meatloaf special was delicious. Huge ice cream selection as well. The place just needs a little cleaning to make it better. A lot of decorations were filled with dust. read more

Country breakfast served hot and with a smile. Have not had the opportunity to check out the lunch and dinner but breakfast was slammin!

Been there half dozen times, always friendly and the food is always good. Stopped on Father's Day for ice cream, Fathers were free and they were super friendly out at the ice cream shack also. read more

Stopped here for lunch on way to Wellesley Island. Incredibly fresh food, great hospitality. Stopped again on the way back a week later. Wish this place was closer to home! P.S. Wonderful selection of desserts, too. Just outside of Pulaski, NY. read more

Wow! This diner was amazing. We were heading to Southwick beach for the day and wanted to stop at a diner for breakfast! What a hidden gem! Everything was delish! I wish I lived closer! read more

Place is small and almost alway full of people. That is because it is that good. It is the only place my wife want to go to dinner now. Everything we have tried has been very good. The serve is always great and very friendly. Prices are very fair. The up charge for Credit Card is a concern. Most people would rather not carry cash and pay with a card. read more

Great little diner. They have a nice little beer list and specials for each day. The twisted chicken sandwich (came on a burger roll) was good. The tarter tots were a bit over cooked but tasty. The burger and onion rings were also solid: moist with good hamburger flavor and onion rings and large fresh green lettuce and tomato (made me wish I ordered a sandwich). read more

What a great find! The staff all were amazingly friendly and good! We had the Friday night fish Fry special with 2 sides and our dinner salad was a nice salad! We will definitely be back! read more

A group of us driving through decided to grab a quick bite after an afternoon at Selkirk. We were pleasantly surprised in how quick and tasty everything was. From the fresh and hot fried pickles, french fries and sweet potato fries, to the delicious buffalo chips!! Definitely will come back when I'm in the area again. read more

Some friends and I made a trip out to Sandy Island State Park for some fun in the sun. After working up an appetite, we decided to ask the lifeguards where we could get some good grub. He referred us to Lakeside. Because of his chill vibe, it led us to believe that the restaurant would be a quick eat and back to business. When we arrived we were greeted enthusiastically by Kelly. What a sweet lady! She was super helpful and made so many recommendations we almost bought everything on the menu. Her daughter, Katrina, a self-proclaimed new bartender, seemed to not lack any experience. The drinks she made my friends and I were ON POINT! We downed them and kept asking for more. Everything about this restaurant was scrumptious! Wings, fried cheese curds, onion rings, fried pickles, chips, tater tots, seafood platter, steak and twisted chicken were amazing! I don't even like tartar sauce and their homemade sauce was so good! So much flavor in all the food. We were so full by the end of our meals that we could barely move. Do you think that stopped us from ordering dessert? Not at all. We each ordered four different slices of pie + ice cream to go and shared them all when we got home. Blueberry, key lime, peanut butter chocolate and chocolate fudge. This is definitely a hidden gem I recommend to anyone looking for a delectable, home-cooked meal. And to top it all off, my friends and I split the bill + tip that rounded each of us off to about $46 a piece. So much food for so little cost! I hate that I found this restaurant at the end of my time in Syracuse. We vowed to come back on Monday before we move to try their meatloaf. I live about 45 minutes away, and I know the drive will be WELL worth it! This review was written by me but the three other people in my party co-sign, so this review should count 4x ;) read more

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I searched Yelp looking for a place to get something to eat while heading back to my hotel. The Lakeside Restaurant looked interesting. I arrived there shortly before closing time. (They close at 8 pm). and asked the server if I could order something to go because I knew they were closing. The server, I think her name was Kim. Invited me in to sit at a table. Offered me a drink and a. menu. I ordered the New York Strip dinner. A very nicely made dinner salad arrived along with my ice cold beer. As I finished my salad my steak came out cooked as requested and the steamed broccoli and Bearnaise sauce on the side. Everything was perfect along with the service and being felt welcomed and un-rushed. Even at closing time. A very nice family restaurant. Thanks. read more

Love it there. Worth the wait and ice cream out back is a hoot !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very family friendly. Thank goodness with young grandchildren read more

Stopped here to grab a bite with my family. This place goes over the top with service. My grandson has food allergies and we told our waitress to avoid any problems. She actually brought the chef to our table to find out exactly what he could eat. We had 5 delicious meals and wonderful service also. As an added bonus on the way out my 2 grandsons were told to choose a toy from the box of goodies. Needless to say they were thrilled and I just want to say we will be back again anytime we are in the area. The owners are there to please for sure and the food is great homemade cooking. read more

Worth the trip. Nice place and seriously delightful waitstaff. Cozy atmosphere that I'm sure would work well in summer or winter (summer in this case). Chicken tenders appetizer was a touch overdone, but good, and with an excellent homemade bbq sauce. Fries were excellent. I got the quarter pound burger which was pretty decent. I'm not sure if they typically ask folks how they like burgers cooked, but it's a bonus, I'll put it that way. Mine was pretty much...medium I'd say, which is cool with me. They may also want a... let's call it "quarter-pound-sized-roll", just so the perfectly decent burger doesn't get swallowed up by bread. Got some excellent ice cream afterwards from the parlor there on the side. If I'm back in the area, I'll swing by again! read more