Prompted by an ad in the Syracuse Eagle Newspaper for a Valentine's Day special prix fixe dinner, we traveled to the Lakeside Vista Restaurant on Otisco Lake. Our meals began with a generous glass of prosecco and a large romaine salad with red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. The main course included a grilled skewer of three shrimp and two scallops, a porterhouse steak, a twice baked potato, and asparagus. The shrimp and scallops we're based with a seasoned butter sauce during grilling resulting in a delicious flavor, and the steak was cooked perfectly to order. The twice baked potato included bacon and cheese, and the skin was crispy enough to pick up and eat after finishing its contents. For dessert my wife chose the carrot cake and I had blueberry pie. Both were excellent. A delicious feast for a very reasonable price. Service was excellent and views of the lake unbeatable. We'll be back soon to try their Sunday buffet brunch, and next summer to dine al fresco on their outdoor patios facing the lake.
Great food great view and great waitress Ashley was very sweet and went extra miles for us!
cynthia b
We have tried this restaurant every so often because the view is fantastic and it’s fun to drive your boat up to their docks and walk over. Normally we weren’t been overly impressed BUT this time we had fantastic meals! I had a roast turkey club with salt potatoes; the turkey was freshly carved and delicious. My husband had the fish and it was also good. Their drinks were good as well (a strawberry mojito for $6.50!). We’ll definitely be back.
Christopher C.
Waited to be sat for 30 minutes and they only said to us once we will be right with you. They were extremely rude and obviously pissed off to be doing their job. We ended up leaving so there is no review on how good the food is. We were there at night on August 3rd, 2023.
Irene Miller
Waited 1 1/2 hours for food. Definitely not worth the wait. I do not recommend this
James V.
Yesterday evening a friend and I came to have a meal and a cocktail by the lake at lake view restaurant. We were told we would have to wait 15-30 min we were totally ok with that. Then immediately greeted by Jim a server on the front terrace, he took us out to a high top two person table overlooking the lake. We sat down and we're very happy to have been seated early excited to dine here. Our experience took a turn for the worst, Jim did not bring menu's to us for about 35-40 minutes. How ever he did have time to seat himself two other tables and bring them menus and silverware before remembering to bring silverware and menus to my friend and I. I will give it to Jim he was very busy, and seating himself more tables making himself more busy. How ever being in the food and beverage business for almost 15 years now if you haven't helped the tables that sat first don't seat yourself new tables. After getting us our menus he immediately asked for our drink order do to the fact that he was very busy and wouldn't be back quickly to gather our drink order. The tables he sat after us however got drinks and time with their menu. We got our drinks ordered our appetizers and entrees. Just when we thought the experience was taking a turn for the better we were very surprised at what was to come. Hungry we ate our cold tasteless appetizers, then our meals arrived. My friends hamburger was decent, a bit over cooked. My chicken sandwich was hard cold and very dry after taking one bite of my sandwich I couldn't eat it any longer. I ate my fries and tried to not say anything however the sandwich was 16.00 and I couldn't pay 16.00 for something In edible. When brought to Jim attention he said it was a lot of extra work to try and remove the item from the check so he would bring me the box and our check so I could take the in edible sandwich home. We did speak to the bartender and she went ahead and removed it from our bill thank you very much unfortunately I did not get her name, (SHE IS A ROCKSTAR!). We might give it another try some time in the very far future. Unfortunately we left unsatisfied! I would have left less stars but the situation does happen to servers who are overwhelmed. I left three stars because the view and atmosphere is nice two stars off of five because of service and food!
Don W.
A road trip of 250 miles total, to have brunch on a summer Sunday, to celebrate a birthday, took us here. I don't usuallu attend buffet style anythong, but the birthday girl lived nearby, and the rest of our party like buffets. There was no tip-off on what to expect, so we were surprised to see only four covered serving pans on the buffet table, a coffee station, and a small table with a few cinamon buns, apple turnovers, and some fruit. Under the pans' covers we found some surprises. The selection of food was, French Toast, scrambled eggs, sausage links, bread pudding, ham slices, bacon, and home fries. We arrived at 11:15 AM. The food selection was picked over and nearly skint. Three of us got French Toast, the fourth had to request a new batch from the server. The home fries were old and cold as well as nearly depleated. Plenty of bread pudding and scrambled eggs were available, but the limp bacon and nurly little links were also cold and just about gone. Drinks. We had to go to the bar and ask for water and orange juice. The "Brunch Punch" was enjoyed by one of our party, and pronounced delicious. The rest of us were alcohol free enjoying coffee and OJ. The only server was behind the bar The restaurant has an unbelievable seating capacity. Being on a popular summer recrestion waterwsy, Otisco Lake, i'll bet they use a lot of their table for dinner all Summer. The place is classy in a subtle way. Cleanliness and maintenence are meticulous. The tables snd chairs exude quality, and even the rest rooms were well appointed and tidy. I'm going to give it a three star rating, because of the disappointing brunch. We'll likely go back for lunch or dinner and review Lakeside Vista again.
Dillon B.
Great view overlooking the lake, attentive service, reasonable prices, and good amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. I always look forward to going back!
Vito Petrera
Lakeside has come a long way in a short time. The new owner hired a new chef. This was needed. The food is pretty good, basic menu items. The view from the front and back porches is beautiful, over looking otisco lake. I recommend eating outside!
Sunday brunch was well presented. Great eggs with cheese, mushrooms and peppers. Or just plain! Nice fruit and yogurt station. Great views.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabrielle Satterly
We went when they first opened and had a large party. Suggest when making reservations state inside or out.
Cathie W.
I ordered the linguine with scallops and it was delicious, seasoned and cooked just right... both the pasta and scallops! Hubby had a grilled chicken and bacon on a fresh roll with mayo which he loved! Son had hamburger with fries... a staple for him;-)
Ryan Connelly
Fantastic set up for a Sunday brunch, not sure why this place wasn't busy! Had a nice spot on the deck with a great view of the lake. All the food on the buffet was fantastic, if it was busier I'm sure an omelette station could make this one of the better brunch places I've ever been to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karryn Nickodemus
Loved the location! The views are beautiful. The spinach dip was delicious and the service was wonderful! Highly recommend
Prompted by an ad in the Syracuse Eagle Newspaper for a Valentine's Day special prix fixe dinner, we traveled to the Lakeside Vista Restaurant on Otisco Lake. Our meals began with a generous glass of prosecco and a large romaine salad with red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. The main course included a grilled skewer of three shrimp and two scallops, a porterhouse steak, a twice baked potato, and asparagus. The shrimp and scallops we're based with a seasoned butter sauce during grilling resulting in a delicious flavor, and the steak was cooked perfectly to order. The twice baked potato included bacon and cheese, and the skin was crispy enough to pick up and eat after finishing its contents. For dessert my wife chose the carrot cake and I had blueberry pie. Both were excellent. A delicious feast for a very reasonable price. Service was excellent and views of the lake unbeatable. We'll be back soon to try their Sunday buffet brunch, and next summer to dine al fresco on their outdoor patios facing the lake.
Great lake views and a nice ride getting thete6
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Fries, Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Great food great view and great waitress Ashley was very sweet and went extra miles for us!
We have tried this restaurant every so often because the view is fantastic and it’s fun to drive your boat up to their docks and walk over. Normally we weren’t been overly impressed BUT this time we had fantastic meals! I had a roast turkey club with salt potatoes; the turkey was freshly carved and delicious. My husband had the fish and it was also good. Their drinks were good as well (a strawberry mojito for $6.50!). We’ll definitely be back.
Waited to be sat for 30 minutes and they only said to us once we will be right with you. They were extremely rude and obviously pissed off to be doing their job. We ended up leaving so there is no review on how good the food is. We were there at night on August 3rd, 2023.
Waited 1 1/2 hours for food. Definitely not worth the wait. I do not recommend this
Yesterday evening a friend and I came to have a meal and a cocktail by the lake at lake view restaurant. We were told we would have to wait 15-30 min we were totally ok with that. Then immediately greeted by Jim a server on the front terrace, he took us out to a high top two person table overlooking the lake. We sat down and we're very happy to have been seated early excited to dine here. Our experience took a turn for the worst, Jim did not bring menu's to us for about 35-40 minutes. How ever he did have time to seat himself two other tables and bring them menus and silverware before remembering to bring silverware and menus to my friend and I. I will give it to Jim he was very busy, and seating himself more tables making himself more busy. How ever being in the food and beverage business for almost 15 years now if you haven't helped the tables that sat first don't seat yourself new tables. After getting us our menus he immediately asked for our drink order do to the fact that he was very busy and wouldn't be back quickly to gather our drink order. The tables he sat after us however got drinks and time with their menu. We got our drinks ordered our appetizers and entrees. Just when we thought the experience was taking a turn for the better we were very surprised at what was to come. Hungry we ate our cold tasteless appetizers, then our meals arrived. My friends hamburger was decent, a bit over cooked. My chicken sandwich was hard cold and very dry after taking one bite of my sandwich I couldn't eat it any longer. I ate my fries and tried to not say anything however the sandwich was 16.00 and I couldn't pay 16.00 for something In edible. When brought to Jim attention he said it was a lot of extra work to try and remove the item from the check so he would bring me the box and our check so I could take the in edible sandwich home. We did speak to the bartender and she went ahead and removed it from our bill thank you very much unfortunately I did not get her name, (SHE IS A ROCKSTAR!). We might give it another try some time in the very far future. Unfortunately we left unsatisfied! I would have left less stars but the situation does happen to servers who are overwhelmed. I left three stars because the view and atmosphere is nice two stars off of five because of service and food!
A road trip of 250 miles total, to have brunch on a summer Sunday, to celebrate a birthday, took us here. I don't usuallu attend buffet style anythong, but the birthday girl lived nearby, and the rest of our party like buffets. There was no tip-off on what to expect, so we were surprised to see only four covered serving pans on the buffet table, a coffee station, and a small table with a few cinamon buns, apple turnovers, and some fruit. Under the pans' covers we found some surprises. The selection of food was, French Toast, scrambled eggs, sausage links, bread pudding, ham slices, bacon, and home fries. We arrived at 11:15 AM. The food selection was picked over and nearly skint. Three of us got French Toast, the fourth had to request a new batch from the server. The home fries were old and cold as well as nearly depleated. Plenty of bread pudding and scrambled eggs were available, but the limp bacon and nurly little links were also cold and just about gone. Drinks. We had to go to the bar and ask for water and orange juice. The "Brunch Punch" was enjoyed by one of our party, and pronounced delicious. The rest of us were alcohol free enjoying coffee and OJ. The only server was behind the bar The restaurant has an unbelievable seating capacity. Being on a popular summer recrestion waterwsy, Otisco Lake, i'll bet they use a lot of their table for dinner all Summer. The place is classy in a subtle way. Cleanliness and maintenence are meticulous. The tables snd chairs exude quality, and even the rest rooms were well appointed and tidy. I'm going to give it a three star rating, because of the disappointing brunch. We'll likely go back for lunch or dinner and review Lakeside Vista again.
Great view overlooking the lake, attentive service, reasonable prices, and good amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. I always look forward to going back!
Lakeside has come a long way in a short time. The new owner hired a new chef. This was needed. The food is pretty good, basic menu items. The view from the front and back porches is beautiful, over looking otisco lake. I recommend eating outside!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Sunday brunch was well presented. Great eggs with cheese, mushrooms and peppers. Or just plain! Nice fruit and yogurt station. Great views.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went when they first opened and had a large party. Suggest when making reservations state inside or out.
I ordered the linguine with scallops and it was delicious, seasoned and cooked just right... both the pasta and scallops! Hubby had a grilled chicken and bacon on a fresh roll with mayo which he loved! Son had hamburger with fries... a staple for him;-)
Fantastic set up for a Sunday brunch, not sure why this place wasn't busy! Had a nice spot on the deck with a great view of the lake. All the food on the buffet was fantastic, if it was busier I'm sure an omelette station could make this one of the better brunch places I've ever been to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the location! The views are beautiful. The spinach dip was delicious and the service was wonderful! Highly recommend