Elderberry Pond Restaurant

What a beautiful evening we all had….Elderberry pond is unique in its food and service. Cheryl welcomes each and everyone with warmth and grace …and Chris sends you home with a delighted palate.
Thank you both and you’re wonderful staff for a memorable evening…
Love the Slauson’s

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything here is delicious, from the drinks to the bread to the appetizers to the main course to the dessert. Local, fresh ingredients with an interesting menu that changes seasonally. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. One of the best meals you can get in the Finger Lakes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our whole experience was 5 star. Our server Murad was very attentive. The whole team took great care of us. We sat indoors with a beautiful view of the wildflowers outside. But most importantly- the food!!! We started with the soup and homemade bread. WOW! The squash soup tasted like the it was
Picked from the garden that morning. And it so light & so flavorful. My husband had the mushroom soup which was equally amazing. Our entrees were the crab stuffed haddock with mashed potatoes and green beans - which were straight from the garden. Perfection!!! And don’t sleep on the dessert. It is rare to find perfection in all
Courses including the wine selection. There is clear attention to detail on every level. Well done Elderberry Pond! We live 2 hours away and will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The ambiance is country, a step back in time while crisp and modern. Is that possible? Yes!
Elderberry was so good, I forgot to take pictures. I had the Asian salad with grilled portobello mushrooms sliced on top.
You cannot be disappointed here.
As you leave you can purchase their organic veggies. Today they had green beans, cherry tomatoes, green peppers and egg plant. They green beans were an amazing side back at home!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible experience, all i have to say

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beautiful spot with amazing food. We had the vegetarian pasta and it was great. The chef should consider a house made pasta to make it better. Be sure to save room for dessert!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Excellent building and grounds. Food was all very fresh and prepared well. Got the steak special description did not match it, was bit greasy, and ordered med. It was med well to well.

I'd return. Soups were fresh and new. I look forward to ordering something different next time.

Update 5 years later. Still an amazing experience. Look forward to our next visit..

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is an amazing great restaurant. The people the crowd place is so beautiful and so wonderful. It just amazes me that I found another great restaurant over the years. Coming here. I cannot get over how wonderful human beings everybody. Yes, thank you for being such loving caring people.👩‍🦼🙏🏼

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beautiful. High ceilings. Large windows. Enclosed porch. Patio seating. Wooded setting. Locally sourced & site-grown fresh food cooked to perfection, perfectly seasoned with fresh herbs. Like dining in the French countryside!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beautiful restaurant that also has outdoor seating available. Pizza ap was don't miss. All food steak, scallops, fish cooked spot on . Service was very good with the owner, Cheryl, overseeing the dining room. A nice country drive will reward you with a memorable experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Elderberry Pond Restaurant is a world class restaurant! I believe it is by far the best restaurant in the greater Syracuse region. I also place the Elderberry in my top ten favorite restaurants in the USA.

The menu, food, and wine are creative. The food is flawless and absolutely delicious. Every couse was sensational. The farm to table makes a difference. What a treat to have two chefs from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park cooking for us. The dining room is both contemporary and traditional with spacious beauty between tables. The hospitality is warm and welcoming. Maggie took excellent care of us from the time of our reservation to greeting us at the door and attending to our dining experience down to every detail. All the staff work together as a team. The staff have been well trained and exhibit subtle hospitality skills observed at the finest restaurants in New York, London, and Paris. The grounds are also beautiful and well cared for. Every detail of the Elderberry exudes creativity, passion, attention to detail, and pride of exquisite service.

We would drive from the Vermont just to have dinner at the Elderberry!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I am so glad that I finally made it to Elderberry Pond!!! It did not disappoint! The waitresses and hostesses were just wonderful! 3 out of four of us had crab cakes and they were delicious, the 4th had the mushroom risotto, and she was very satisfied! I love supporting a local establishment, I love that they care about what's in their food using organic ingredients, and that they are a farm to table establishment! We will definitely be back!!

Great food and even better service!

I think the picture says it all for this one. Lobster Ravioli 🤤