The Channel Marker

What a gem! We heard about the Channel Marker from a friend, and had wanted to check out Syracuse anyway, so we headed to this waterfront restaurant/tiki bar. The decor is a fun mix of beach/lake blie and white with a full bsr inside and a Key West-inspired tiki bar outside. I need to see this place when the weather is nice! Service was excellent throughout. Quick on refills and to follow-up on food. They did everything right. The menu was deep, with options for fish lovers and those who don't love seafood. It had a nice range of less expensive options, and full market price options. It looked like most of everything was scratch made. The food was well prepared and had a good mix of flavors. The clam chowder was excellent. I could eat a big bowl of thwt on a cloudy day. The cup size made a great appetizer. The lighter fare fish tacos were excellent. I'm not a huge fish fan, but these were well done, with some spice hiding in the flavors with a mango salsa to blend in an island/Florida vibe. Tasty! My wife's sandwich was equally as good with a creamy coleslaw topping. Great combination! The key lime pie was superb. I'm used to ones so tart you could strip automotive paint with it. This was a subtle, almost custard-like pie with maybe cinnamon and nutmeg that paired well with the graham cracker crust. All in all, well worth the hour drive to Syracuse for a date meal. I need to see it in summer. I hear it's hopping!

Very nice dinner, Sea Bass was cooked perfect and excellent flavor. Brussels sprouts could of had a little more flavor and not so cold. The fried Perch was also very good. Definitely not impressed with the onion stack, was definitely not a stack but a plate full of flavorless pieces of onions and batter. Atmosphere was comfortable and relaxing. Service was good but slow. Will definitely be trying it this summer when we can go sit by the water.

Great food and drinks. Service is excellent. The views of the lake are very nice. The menu is not overwhelming but has a great selection of food Our server Christy was there for everything we needed and didn't hover. She was extremely pleasant and friendly. She even came out front to help us take a group photo. I would highly recommend this place if you are in the area and looking for a place to eat and/or drink.

Good experience! Food was absolutely delicious and sitting outside watching the boats go by is a lot of fun. The burger I ate was called the "Out Rigger" and I would definitely order it again. The sauce had such an incredible flavor. An awesome and relaxing experience. I'll be checking this place out more often this summer!

Thw atmosphere is great here. Service was great We ate outside but not at the tiki. The food wasn't that good except for the king crab, but at 165.00 for just the crab it wasn't worth it. Ended up spending way too much for mediocre food. I've been told since eating there that the food at the tiki is better. So we may give it another try