13 Incredible Waterfront Restaurants Everyone In New York Must Visit
All throughout New York you’ll find some of the most beautiful lakes and rivers you’ve ever seen. While we generally love to spend our time up close and personal with our stunning waters, enjoying water activities and being able to cool off, sometimes we need a day where we can just unwind over a delicious meal and enjoy the views around us. Here are 13 incredible waterfront restaurants you must visit in our state:


Sit back on the porch and grab a bite to eat while you enjoy the beautiful views of Oneida Lake. Offering a variety of sandwiches that'll leave you coming back for more, Borio's also offers other tasty treats like the grilled salmon and vegetables you see pictured above.
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Gathering as many ingredients from nearby farms as they can, you'll devour the locally grown flavors quicker than imagined! With picturesque views of Cazenovia Lake and the beautiful ambiance of an old mansion, you'll absolutely love your meal here.
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Right on the waters of Skaneateles Lake, you can dine at this amazing restaurant which holds a delicious variety of American-style food all the way to seafood and barbecue. The atmosphere of this place is fantastic and you'll never be let down by the food!
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Giving you a beautiful view of Cayuga Lake, Aurora Inn has become a favorite place to check out for those who are road tripping across New York. Filled with inviting and warm decor, accompanied by absolutely perfect American cuisine, this place will make it hard to want to go back home!
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Another gem in the Finger Lakes, this restaurant is one of the most unique on our list! The Seneca Harbor Station is actually a restored train station where you can now eat and enjoy amazing views of the beautiful Seneca Lake.
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Right along the St.Lawrence River and full of charm, you'll find this wonderful American-style restaurant. Often holding music nights and other events, this restaurant has an incredible view and is the perfect place to grab lunch in Clayton.
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Not far from Seneca Lake's Wine Trail, you'll find a delicious meal waiting for you at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel's restaurant. One of the more upscale establishments on our list, Blue Pointe knows how to do outdoor dining just right.
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Looking for the perfect place to grab brunch? Well look no further! With views of the Hudson River, this charming hotel gives you the chance to start off your morning in a truly unforgettable way!
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A great place to check out this summer if you find yourself up in Plattsburgh, this funky-named restaurant rests right on one of Lake Champlain's marinas. Our suggestion? Try one of the flavorful burgers!
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Hidden away at the very end of Cayuga Lake, you'll find this fantastic restaurant that'll offer you a flavorful menu combined with both American and Asian touches. Our suggestion? Grab dinner and catch the sunset here, you won't regret it!
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Calming views of the Hudson River await you at this delectable cafe right in our big city. While you can't go wrong with any choice you make from this menu, we highly suggest diving into one of Boat Basin's scrumptious burgers.
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The Town of Glenville's oldest existing building, here you'll get to experience relaxing views of the Mohawk River. A great place to come with the entire family, The Waters Edge has a menu that will appeal to just about everyone!
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One of our most favorite Finger Lakes, this restaurant that's full of character can be found right on Keuka Lake. A great place to stop in before or after you check out some of the local wineries, we suggest trying some of the delicious seafood.
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