A curated guide to my favorite places to eat across Upstate New York and the North Country — from cozy diners to local gems. Whether you’re visiting Watertown, Sackets Harbor, Lowville, or nearby towns, these spots are worth the stop. Perfect for tra...
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❤️ Family Favorites
☕ Coffee + Cozy Spots
✨ Date Night or Slow Evenings
🍷 Upscale but Warm
New 🌅 Easy Lunch or Brunch
❤️ Family Favorites
Where the kids can come too- and everyone leaves full and happy.
I enjoy the cozy,family friendly atmosphere. They have great food with great prices!
Arts Jug
Love this place! They have great specials. Thursday are the best for their Prime Rib and super affordable. The best prime rib in the area.
Fairground Inn
Great pizza, clams, and beers. Get the hunter pizza, it's my favorite!
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack
Great Pizza and Wings. Family-friendly and local staple
Cam's Pizzeria
Fresh,casual Italian cozy food
Bella's
Family-friendly with a view! Great for casual bites after exploring the Bay.
Blu Anchor Bar & Grill, Alexandria Bay NY
great cozy neighborhood spot
Coleman's Corner
☕ Coffee + Cozy Spots
Where you can slow down, grab a coffee, and breathe a little.
I love their new featured pastries each week!
St. Drogo's Coffee & Bake House
Great portions with better prices
Vito's Gourmet
Cozy breakfast nook
Chrissy Beanz
Delicious coffee and teas and pastries too!
Lyric Cafe and Tearoom
Great assortment of desserts and pastries
Desserts by Design / The Cottage Bakery At The Isthmus | Three Mile Bay NY
Delicious pastries especially for the holidays
Alteri's Italian American Market | Watertown NY
Cozy spot
The Local Bakery & Diner
✨ Date Night or Slow Evenings
Soft lighting, good music, and food worth sitting down for.
Stylish yet welcoming- the pasta and cocktails are chef kiss.
Di Prinzio's Kitchen & Cocktails
Cozy,upscale Italian with big-city flavor in a a small-town setting. Order the Caprese Bruschetta!
Good Fellos
Perfect for sunset dinners and waterfront views. Romantic but relaxed.
The Channelside
Romantic and relaxed. With beautiful views and delicious food
Wise Guys Ristorante
🍷 Upscale but Warm
Steak,wine, and the kind of service that makes you feel lie family.
Great quality steaks
1864 Steakhouse
Great specials
Cavallario's Steak & Seafood
Elegant waterfront dining with great river views
Windows on the Bay
New 🌅 Easy Lunch or Brunch
Good food meets easygoing, happy vibes.
Classic local chain, perfect for a good lunch or dinner.
