Top of the Lake

Decent food and friendly people but starving for management. Location is great but needs help.

After reading some reviews we were concerned about dining here. The decor is a little outdated but staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was good. We had salmon and linguine with clams The lake view was the main reason we went here, lovely sunset.

My honey and I were traveling through the area for business and stayed at the Hampton Inn next door to the Top of the Lake Restaurant. We had been to the restaurant years before, and were very happy with the experience, so we decided to try it again last week. We were so pleasantly surprised after reading some unfounded negative reviews. We were greeted immediately by Susan, the owner and felt like we were welcomed into her home. From the minute we walked into the restaurant, we felt comfortable and appreciated. Our service was impeccable throughout this quite enjoyable evening. Our appetizers, salads and dinners were fresh, timely and delicious with one of the nicer (and largest) perfectly cooked prime ribs I have eaten in a long time. The view of Keuka Lake was amazing and an added bonus to our dinner “extraordinaire.” We travel quite a bit and have eaten at many nice establishments, Top of the Lake has made our “favorites” list! We would highly recommend Top of the Lake and Thank Susan and Cecil very much. We will be returning hopefully soon! Linda and Mark, Skaneateles.

The worst food I've ever had in my.life the cook must be sooo bad. The wait staff was very nice but the pasta smelled like burnt hair and had a puddle of water with it. It's a shame because it's such a nice location.

We ate here (group of 8) the night before my wedding as a family celebration. Reservations were required, as there was a sign when we arrived for reservations only that night, which was fine because we called ahead. We were seated on the side deck overlooking the lake, which was a beautiful view. The wait staff were attentive and came to offer us drinks promptly. The wine was good and the soup of the day, stuffed pepper soup, was delicious! Everyone but one person in our party ordered pasta dishes. The entrees did take a bit of time to come out, but we enjoyed the views and each other's company. All but one entree came out good! Four of us got the chicken broccoli alfredo, but my fiancé's came out very runny/soupy and the sauce just ran off the noodles. Otherwise, a good experience!