Unlike some of the other states in our country, New York’s warm weather never quite stays long enough for us to enjoy the luxury of having outdoor dining available all year long. Giving us an even greater appreciation for them, some of our favorite seasonal restaurants are finally beginning to open their doors once again and we couldn’t be happier. Spectacular places to unwind, these spots in the Empire State have patios that are absolutely magical.
- Lanzi’s On The Lake - Mayfield
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Photo Credit Give you a dreamy view of Great Sacandaga Lake, this waterfront restaurant is now run by three generations of the Lanzi family. Right on the shore, this hidden gem has its own deck that can fit more than 100 hungry guests. In the most southern section of the Adirondack Park, Lanzi’s menu is out of this world to say the absolute least. To find out more information and to see what you can order, click here.
How to get here: 1751 Highway 30 Mayfield, NY 12117
- Castaways On The Lake - Webster
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Pradip A./Yelp Giving you an unbelievable view of Lake Ontario, this small town restaurant is a spot that you won’t want to let slide beneath your radar. Serving the hungry bellies of New Yorkers since 1906, this spot is a great place to watch a sunset as you feast on steak, seafood and other dishes. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 244 Lake Road Webster, NY 14580
- The Blue Mingo Grill - Cooperstown
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Tiffany W./Yelp If you find yourself visiting Cooperstown, you’ll want to highly consider spending at least one meal dining at The Blue Mingo Grill! Less than 10 minutes away from attractions like the National Baseball Hall of Fame and The Farmers Museum, this spot is perfect to check out when you’re hitting up all of the area’s famous stops. Putting you right on Otsego Lake, you’ll have a view of the water from this cozy patio. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 6098 State Route 80 Cooperstown, NY
- The Cottage - Lake Placid
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JetCruiser100/TripAdvisor Once the weather finally comes around to warming up, visitors of Lake Placid will start to see more and more restaurants offering seasonal outdoor dining options. There’s plenty of mouthwatering dining destinations in the scenic town, but one of the most memorable views can be seen from the outdoor tables at The Cottage. With views of Mirror Lake and New York’s High Peaks, your eyes will struggle being staring at this amazing back drop or keeping your eyes glued to your food. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 77 Mirror Lake Drive Lake Placid, NY 12946
- Blue Canoe - Erieville
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Off_Beaten_Tracker/TripAdvisor Waiting for you at the north end of Tuscarora Lake is a restaurant that will make you feel right at home. With a cozy atmosphere that also offers surreal views of the water, Blue Canoe is a local favorite. Less than 15 minutes away from the town of Cazenovia and roughly 20 minutes away from Chittenango Falls State Park, the restaurant is the a great addition to any day trip that you’re taking in this area. To find out more information and to view the menu, click here.
How to get here: 3568 North Lake Road Erieville, NY 13061
- Tin Pan Galley - Sackets Harbor
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Dealer06/TripAdvisor A place we’ve been anxiously awaiting to open back up for the season, Tin Pan Galley takes you up and away to the town of Sackets Harbor. Making your way towards our Thousand Island region, the restaurant is open every day of the week and has a stunning patio. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 110 West Main Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
- Peekamoose Restaurant - Big Indian
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Larry L./Yelp A favorite places to visit in the area, Peekamoose Restaurant offers a relaxing place to lounge around on the deck once the sun’s out and shining. A setting that will make you feel happily secluded, this beautifully decorated restaurant is one place you’ll never want to leave. With homemade dishes and amazing mountain are surrounding you, it’s hard to pull yourself away from Peekamoose. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 8373 Route 28 Big Indian, NY 12410
- Lisa G’s - Lake Placid
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Tracy L/TripAdvisor Another fantastic restaurant worth checking out in Lake Placid, Lisa G’s provides a casual dining setting that will make you feel right at home. Set up along the Chubb River in town, you’ll have a view of waterfalls and the heart of town from the outdoor dining options that they have available for you! To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 6125 Sentinal Road Lake Placid, NY 12946
- Frank Guido’s Port of Call - Catskill
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Laura G./Yelp Situated on the Hudson River, the Guido family has been running some of our favorite restaurants in the Hudson Valley for quite some time now. A spot that you can always count to serve you savory dishes, the fantastic food feels just that much tastier when you also get to enjoy a relaxing view of the water. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 7 Main Street Catskill, NY 12414
- Carson’s Woodside Tavern - Malta
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Denise D./Yelp So you want to enjoy what Upstate New York has to offer but you’d like to avoid busier destinations like the city of Saratoga, huh? Then perhaps we can provide a pleasing alternative with the suggestion of visiting Carson’s. Impressing you from the moment you park your car in the lot, you’ll have sweeping views of Saratoga Lake from here. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 57 Route 9 Malta, NY 12020
- Pelican’s Nest - Rochester
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Stan F./Yelp Waiting for you where the beautiful Genesee River begins, Pelican’s Nest is right on the water. A popular restaurant to visit during the summer, the lively location is once again open for the season. A spot where you can visit via car or boat, the restaurant is everything you want in an exciting seasonal destination. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 566 River Street Rochester, NY 14612
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Give you a dreamy view of Great Sacandaga Lake, this waterfront restaurant is now run by three generations of the Lanzi family. Right on the shore, this hidden gem has its own deck that can fit more than 100 hungry guests. In the most southern section of the Adirondack Park, Lanzi’s menu is out of this world to say the absolute least. To find out more information and to see what you can order, click here.
How to get here: 1751 Highway 30 Mayfield, NY 12117
Hope C./Yelp
Pradip A./Yelp
Giving you an unbelievable view of Lake Ontario, this small town restaurant is a spot that you won’t want to let slide beneath your radar. Serving the hungry bellies of New Yorkers since 1906, this spot is a great place to watch a sunset as you feast on steak, seafood and other dishes. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 244 Lake Road Webster, NY 14580
Lynn C/TripAdvisor
Tiffany W./Yelp
If you find yourself visiting Cooperstown, you’ll want to highly consider spending at least one meal dining at The Blue Mingo Grill! Less than 10 minutes away from attractions like the National Baseball Hall of Fame and The Farmers Museum, this spot is perfect to check out when you’re hitting up all of the area’s famous stops. Putting you right on Otsego Lake, you’ll have a view of the water from this cozy patio. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 6098 State Route 80 Cooperstown, NY
Dan P/TripAdvisor
JetCruiser100/TripAdvisor
Once the weather finally comes around to warming up, visitors of Lake Placid will start to see more and more restaurants offering seasonal outdoor dining options. There’s plenty of mouthwatering dining destinations in the scenic town, but one of the most memorable views can be seen from the outdoor tables at The Cottage. With views of Mirror Lake and New York’s High Peaks, your eyes will struggle being staring at this amazing back drop or keeping your eyes glued to your food. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 77 Mirror Lake Drive Lake Placid, NY 12946
NicknAZ49/TripAdvisor
Off_Beaten_Tracker/TripAdvisor
Waiting for you at the north end of Tuscarora Lake is a restaurant that will make you feel right at home. With a cozy atmosphere that also offers surreal views of the water, Blue Canoe is a local favorite. Less than 15 minutes away from the town of Cazenovia and roughly 20 minutes away from Chittenango Falls State Park, the restaurant is the a great addition to any day trip that you’re taking in this area. To find out more information and to view the menu, click here.
How to get here: 3568 North Lake Road Erieville, NY 13061
DLS33967/TripAdvisor
Dealer06/TripAdvisor
A place we’ve been anxiously awaiting to open back up for the season, Tin Pan Galley takes you up and away to the town of Sackets Harbor. Making your way towards our Thousand Island region, the restaurant is open every day of the week and has a stunning patio. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 110 West Main Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
Matthew P./Yelp
Larry L./Yelp
A favorite places to visit in the area, Peekamoose Restaurant offers a relaxing place to lounge around on the deck once the sun’s out and shining. A setting that will make you feel happily secluded, this beautifully decorated restaurant is one place you’ll never want to leave. With homemade dishes and amazing mountain are surrounding you, it’s hard to pull yourself away from Peekamoose. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 8373 Route 28 Big Indian, NY 12410
Kurt S./Yelp
Tracy L/TripAdvisor
Another fantastic restaurant worth checking out in Lake Placid, Lisa G’s provides a casual dining setting that will make you feel right at home. Set up along the Chubb River in town, you’ll have a view of waterfalls and the heart of town from the outdoor dining options that they have available for you! To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 6125 Sentinal Road Lake Placid, NY 12946
Frank Guido’s Port of Call/Facebook
Laura G./Yelp
Situated on the Hudson River, the Guido family has been running some of our favorite restaurants in the Hudson Valley for quite some time now. A spot that you can always count to serve you savory dishes, the fantastic food feels just that much tastier when you also get to enjoy a relaxing view of the water. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 7 Main Street Catskill, NY 12414
Stephanie C/TripAdvisor
Denise D./Yelp
So you want to enjoy what Upstate New York has to offer but you’d like to avoid busier destinations like the city of Saratoga, huh? Then perhaps we can provide a pleasing alternative with the suggestion of visiting Carson’s. Impressing you from the moment you park your car in the lot, you’ll have sweeping views of Saratoga Lake from here. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 57 Route 9 Malta, NY 12020
John B./Yelp
Stan F./Yelp
Waiting for you where the beautiful Genesee River begins, Pelican’s Nest is right on the water. A popular restaurant to visit during the summer, the lively location is once again open for the season. A spot where you can visit via car or boat, the restaurant is everything you want in an exciting seasonal destination. To find out more information and to view their menu, click here.
How to get here: 566 River Street Rochester, NY 14612
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