Restaurants in Sylvan Beach, New York

Sylvan Beach, NY sits on the Southeast shore of Oneida Lake. A seasonal beach town, Sylvan Beach comes alive between May and September, with an amusement park, plus a variety of boating and water sports and beach activities on the lake. The nearby Erie Canal is lined with trails for hiking and cycling and has put-ins for kayaking and canoeing. There are also numerous restaurants nearby when you are ready to stop for a tasty treat.

Porto Bella Trattoria

The Porto Bella Trattoria is a family-owned restaurant in the village of Sylvan Beach. The extensive menu is broken down by dish--pasta, chicken, veal, steaks and seafood and each dish is paired with a wine recommendation. One of the most popular dishes is pollo scarapello--pan-seared chicken breasts sauteed in capicolla, Italian greens, in a white wine lemon butter sauce with melted mozzarella cheese.

Porto Bella Trattoria
412 Main St. at 5th Ave.
Sylvan Beach, NY 13157
(315) 762-7777
portobellatrattoria.net

Captain John's Restaurant

One of the finest restaurants on the beach, Captain John's is known for its generous portions of seafood and beef. The menu boasts one-pound Maine lobster tails daily, as well as 20-ounce Brazilian lobster tails and the house specialty--a two-pound cut of prime rib. Dinner is served daily during the summer.

Captain John's Restaurant
1412 Main St.
Sylvan Beach, NY 13157
(315) 762-9949
captainjohn.com

Canal View Cafe

Overlooking the Barge Canal, the Canal View Cafe is a traditional American restaurant, featuring sandwiches and salads, as well as steaks and seafood. The Italian section is a surprising twist to the menu, with more than 15 different different choices made with the house marinara sauce.

Canal View Cafe
9 Canal St.
Sylvan Beach, NY 13157
(315) 762-5623
canalviewcafe.com

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Article Written By Jared Paventi

Jared Paventi is the communications director for a disease-related nonprofit in the Northeast. He holds a master's degree from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication and a bachelor's degree from St. Bonaventure University. He also writes a food appreciation blog: Al Dente.

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