Recommended 12 Dinner Spots Near Watertown, New York

Cypphire This was my husband first time here, and were not sure if we got super lucky or what, but the sushi quality was exceptional. I have been to many sushi places, and this was the best by far. We had 6 specialty rolls, which were perfectly balanced and well portioned. It almost rivaled an omakase. The fish quality was delicate, especially the tuna. It didnt have a sharp or strong fish taste to it. I usually like ginger or some wasabi on sushi, but I could not care for it here. There would usually be one roll we would consider mediocre, but not here. My husband got the Thousand Island roll and it had me jealous it was on his plate. The portion are bigger than the average sushi size, so we thought we may have regretted ordering 6 specialty rolls, until we realized how good everything was. As we were getting full, we were sad about struggling with the last few pieces. No worries, no sushi left behind! The service was excellent. Heck, even the napkins quality almost felt like nice towel. The bill came out to $140 (not including tip), no regrets. I was not expecting to find a hole in the wall in Watertown NY out of all places

Cassandra Vanderau I stopped by Cam’s Pizzeria in Watertown, NY, and as someone from the South, I can honestly say I’m forever ruined for our local pizza after experiencing theirs! This is hands down the best pizza place in town. Cam’s is conveniently located right on the square, easy to find, and easy to get to. The wait times are impressively short, and the staff keeps things moving smoothly. And let’s talk about the pizzas—they’re HUGE! Seriously, come hungry. The flavors are incredible, the crust is perfect, and every slice feels like a meal in itself. Absolutely no complaints here. If I could hop on a plane and fly anywhere just to grab a pizza, it would be to Cam’s Pizzeria. It’s that good!

Ed Anderson Oh My Word People!!! There are no words to describe how this place is close to my heart! Because I travel I only eat here once or twice every couple of years but it is always delicious!!!!!!! Take all my money! This is one of my favorites in the US!

A.K. A First time visiting Cracker Barrel: May 22, 2025. On our visit to Watertown, I was craving fried chicken, and voilà! We found Cracker Barrel. It did not disappoint; it was tasty, and we will surely go back. Thanks for the good service and nice ambiance.

Connor Shortt I took my brother for a late birthday dinner at this location. Both of us were first time visitors to the franchise as a whole. Our experience was unbelievable! The restaurant was quite busy when we walked in yet we were greeted with smiles and with no sense of urgency on the hostess to get us a table. We were seated right away and served their famous bread rolls with cinnamon butter which made us only want more. Kelcie (sorry if I butchered the spelling) greeted us as her server and treated us like she was welcoming family into her home. She was very thorough and made excellent suggestions on the different sides. She was a busy lady working the bar and tables but we never felt forgotten and never had to ask for anything as she was there ready for our next question/request. As for the food if we could give a 6 star we would as they wowed us with the right amount of seasonings and flavour combos. Will for sure be back to see Kelcie and have more delicious food. Keep her around shes a superstar.

Samadrita Choudhary We visited the Olive Garden in Watertown this past Sunday, and it was our second time dining at an Olive Garden location. I’m happy to say they did not disappoint! We arrived on a snowy afternoon, without reservation as a large group of eight, and the staff accommodated us with ease. It was my dad’s birthday, and we had requested a quick cake and a birthday song. The staff went above and beyond — they came over with a candle and joyfully sang “Happy Birthday,” which made the moment truly special. The food was excellent: generous portion sizes, plenty of great kids’ options, and of course we loved the unlimited soup and salad — a classic Olive Garden favourite. The seating was perfect for a group our size, and the ambience was warm and welcoming. Overall, it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We will definitely be returning to Olive Garden the next time we’re in the U.S.!

Alexander Roding I went for the first time with my wife and it was a very good experience. Mozzarella sticks were cooked perfectly and very cheesy. The tenders were meaty and cooked to a perfect crisp. The dipping sauces were tangy and clearly not just out of a bottle. The burger was flavorful and the fries were crispy. The service was quick and the server was responsive to our needs. The place was clean and had a nice atmosphere. Will definitely be returning.

Skylar Avar Wonderful and cute diner, there was a little wait to be seated (but also the county fair is going on down the street so I dont blame them). Pancake platter is delicious, the waitresses are kind, the music is great, 10/10 Id come here often if I was a local. I will note, sadly the Wall-o-matic no longer works, rip my friends 50¢ but we did save the playlist to Spotify

T-roy Sierra Flights, that’s a total of eight four ounce pours. They were all very good. I especially liked the black IPA, a dry Irish stout was very much like Guinness and also served on nitro. They have food, cocktails, and other beers besides their own. Something for everyone. Great location right on the black river downtown.

Stacy Burke McKenzi was absolutely AMAZING!!! Will definitely return! And the Food was the best Ive had here! Thank you for making my birthday extra special!!

ray miller What a fabulous experience. The GM Chris Hobbs makes sure his guests have an over the top experience. As a working GM he dives into aspects of his restaurant. The food was spectacular and tasty. The drinks are refreshing all with their own flavors. The staff are friendly and courteous. We had our service dog with us and they treated her royally. As a first time customer we look forward to future visits. Great job Chris and crew

Veronica Toth Our server Tabitha W was lovely. She is very friendly and efficient. We waited less than 15 minutes for our delicious steaks. When taking our order she was careful to repeat our order ensuring that our steaks were done perfectly. She checked on our food several times, brought us boxes for our left overs, brought refills without being asked, and ensured that we had a good experience. We regularly visit this Longhorn Steakhouse from Canada because of the excellent service, wonderful atmosphere, and delious food.