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    The Rooftop Lounge Oswego

    4.0 (37 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Spring Margarita Flight

    Go here. Quiet night on a Thursday. Made a reservation but wasn't necessary. Staff was friendly and atmosphere is classy. Had the margarita flight which I was surprised were full drinks! Pomegranate short ribs were delicious as well as the gnocchi. Didn't really have room for dessert but shared the chocolate layer cake with vanilla ice cream and glad we did!

    Danielle B.

    I absolutely love The Rooftop Lounge. Here's my quick assessment of this gorgeous eatery. Vibe - Grown, Sexy, Chic, Upscale, and Modern. Customer Service - Wonderful! Everyone was very attentive, polite, and efficient. Menu - The Rooftop Lounge serves delicious, appetizing, and aesthetically pleasing food by way of small plates. They offer vegetarian, seafood, gluten-free, and meat entrees. As well as an extensive cocktail, mocktail, beer, and wine list. This restaurant is absolutely beautiful and a definite must try. Perfect for date night, ladies' night, lunch dates, solo dates, etc.

    Has to stay for a second drink.  Not disappointed with this Pinot Grigio. Very smooth!
    Sharon I.

    Another gray day in Syracuse made us hunger for a road trip so off to Oswego we went. Museums, cocktails, and dinner was on the menu. I had been following the Rooftop Lounge since they opened and yes I know February is not the perfect time to sample the rooftop which is closed, but hey that can't stop me! From the moment we entered this beautifully revitalized building where the walls were covered with local art, I knew this would be a great choice. The hostess was so pleasant and escorted us in the elevator to the 5th floor. We walked into the restaurant and were immediately in awe of the beautiful view and the cheerful server who greeted us. We sat at the bar and ordered a local brew from Prison City brewery and I fell in love with the specialty martini menu and choose Burning Love made with Mezcal, Cointreau, lime, and cranberry Jalapeño simple syrup. All I can say is that it was delicious! The bartender was great and gave us so many recommendations when we come back with our kids and grandkids this summer. They have a substantial wine list reasonably prices as well as an extensive bourbon and spirit menu. We did not eat as we had dinner reservations next door, but the creative small plates looked amazing and we will certainly be back!

    Turtle ice cream cake, half devoured!
    Pam Y.

    The view of Lake Ontario and the Oswego River was fun. I enjoyed a pink pear martini and a shrimp cocktail. Both were delicious. An employee had encouraged me to save room for dessert - he was carrying 4 Turtle ice cream cakes up the elevator. Good advice - delicious! Service was friendly, but not attentive. Can't beat the view and food!

    Blueberry ginger mojito
    Stephanie S.

    I've been so happy to see all of the revitalization projects in downtown Oswego, including the new LITATRO building's Rooftop Lounge. The venue is absolutely gorgeous with spectacular views of the city. Its easy to forget you're in downtown Oswego and not a bigger, more cosmopolitan area. The cocktail list is extensive and on the bar, you see an extensive assortment of garnishes, bitters, homemade simple syrups. Most of, if not all of the signature cocktails, can be made into non-alcoholic mocktails. They also have a list of appetizers and dinner specials that are a fusion of modern and ethnic cuisines. My dad ordered an amaretto sour that was served in a tall Tom Collins glass. I had to take a sip and it was a perfect blend of amaretto and homemade sour mix. I opted for the Blueberry ginger mojito. It was a perfect marriage of flavor. My friend ordered the Raspberry Rose Lemon Drop, a rosy hued cocktail with a rose petal sugar rim. It not only looked delicious, it was. I ordered one for my second round. My mom ordered this as a mocktail, which was a bit too sweet for me, but she really liked it. It was evident that not only are the recipes and presentation inventive, the mixologists know how to make a proper cocktail. Live music, including a piano round out the sophisticated ambience. Adam, our server, was energetic and friendly. We really enjoyed our drinks and I'd come back for dinner another time.

    Small plates
    Hollwyood C.

    What a wonderful find in Oswego! This was the first time I was in town and this is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the city. It is a rooftop restaurant and lounge with both indoor and outdoor seatings. During the winter months it is gold to be able to sit inside with large windows overlooking the whole city. The restaurant has a very modern vibe, with delicious appetizers and drinks. This place should be an overwhelming hit in Oswego! I ordered the duck dumplings which were crips lite and probably one of the best dumplings that I've ever had. The filet medallions felt a bit dry after eating the juicy dumplings. But I think my palette was changed and I couldn't savior the medallions as much. If I had stayed longer, I would have come to this restaurant again and again. Service was astounding, Robert's recommendations were all great! Great atmosphere and a cold rainy day, being inside, enjoying the warm delicious food hit the spot!

    Buffalo Travels and a peach vodka specialty drink
    Sally O.

    We had our first visit here for a late lunch and loved it. We wanted a rooftop table but they only one they had was in back street view so we chose to go inside where we could see the River. Our drinks were good, but on the pricey side. We shared appetizers...a vodka sauce flat bread special and the filet crostinis. Both were very good. Our server was great. We will definitely come back and have dinner here.

    Prosciutto flat bread.
    Keysha R.

    I've been to the rooftop lounge on multiple occasions, however I've never had the pleasure of sitting on the patio and enjoying my meal. This time around I went to celebrate my birthday with some friends and although the atmosphere is welcoming and beautifully decorated, I would say out on the patios a shaded area would be a nice add on as the sun peaks just right and makes it hard to look while conversing, and it made it difficult to sit in the heat and direct sun. Other than that the food was delicious and the martini and cocktail were very yummy, and service was excellent.

    The charcuterie board
    Lauren C.

    The service was great. The food was also very good! I don't think you could go wrong with what you choose from this menu.

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    Service was good, Ambiance was nice,food was decent. Everything is fired to order and you can tell it is not premade fry cook style food.

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    This was such a fun restaurant to visit . Lovely views , excellent food and service ! We will be back

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    The view was cool, the staff was friendly. The food was a little too fancy and overpriced IMO. Plenty of drink options though.

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    Wonderful place, beautiful view, great service. This is a definite destination if you're traveling to Oswego.

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    We chose Bistro 197 to celebrate my husband's birthday. The mushroom parmigiana was a magnificent…read moresurprise. The beer battered fish yummy, NOT greasy and the batter did not suffocate the fish like many do. Unfortunately they ran out of French fries the side with the fish ( they hand cut them) we were disappointed but settled on the mashed potatoes. Let me just say I'll order the mashed potatoes all night long. They were fantastic!!! The service (Chrissy) was attentive and very accommodating without a hint of frustration. The atmosphere was so nice. While the place was busy we felt like we were having a private party. We will absolutely come again. Thank 197

    We drove up to Oswego NY to meet friends that were sailing around the eastern United States. They…read morestarted in Chicago IL sailing south (parts of the Mississippi), across the Gulf of America, through Florida, north to NY (Hudson River) and now across the Erie Canal. They are about 6 weeks from home. They have been at it for 334 days. God Bless them! Anyway, we ate at this little restaurant in Downtown Oswego. What a find. Excellent service, excellent food, nice atmosphere. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. I had the catfish sandwich, but I also had 1/2 of my wife's Croque Madame. That was awesome! Obviously we won't be returning, but if you live here (or close), you should go.

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    Kindred Fare - Best burger in the Finger Lakes!

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    4.4(442 reviews)
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    If you buy wine at the adjacent beverage store, there is no corkage fee! We brought a local…read moresparkling wine and loved it! The food here is really good! I highly recommend starting with the cheese plate. We only chose to do the single but the star is all the things that accompany it! For $12 a great value! For our meals, Schweety had the burger with a side salad and i had the Crispy Chicken entree. He really liked his! The salad portion of my meal was excellent, I would have preferred the chicken to be a little less crispy as it took away from the flavor of the chicken. Justin was a great server and gave some recommendation for our explorations in the area

    We came in without a reservation, but it was early (5:30) so they offered us bar seating, communal…read moreseating at a long table or a high top at the bar. We sat at the communal table. No one else sat at the communal talk with us. We enjoyed being able to see into the kitchen at this table. We ordered the calamari, a burger and a crab cake sandwich. Delicious! The burger was perfect. The crab cake was good, but not in my top 5 crab cakes I've ever eaten. The calamari was yummy. The service was impeccable. Would have tried a dessert, but the servings were so ample, there was no room. My husband got the tap and spirit duo and he liked the cider so much he got another cider. I liked that the noise level was not too loud. You can have a normal conversation. Ambiance is really wonderful. Glad we stopped in.

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    The Rooftop Lounge Oswego - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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