Tavern On the Lock

4.3 ( 634 reviews )
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$10–20
24 S 1st St, Fulton, NY 13069, United States
+1 315-592-2661

Tavern On the Lock, located at 24 S 1st St, Fulton, NY, is a must-visit American restaurant that combines great food with a stunning view of the Oswego river and the historic lock system. Patrons rave about the attention to detail, from the friendly staff to the fantastic outdoor patio, which presents an inviting atmosphere ideal for sunny days and live music.

One standout dish is the Queen Cut Prime Rib, which has left diners like Amanda Gregory in awe with its perfect cook and mouthwatering flavors. The restaurant's commitment to quality extends to generous portions and reasonable prices, making it a gem for families and visitors alike. Customers frequently highlight the attentiveness of the staff, exemplified by Cheyenne, who ensures that no request goes unmet—even during busy hours.

With its rich selection of food, vibrant atmosphere, and commitment to customer satisfaction, Tavern On the Lock is indeed a culinary treasure in Fulton. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely meal on the deck or a hearty dinner indoors, this restaurant promises a delightful experience that will keep you coming back for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
    • Has live music
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Tavern On the Lock

Joel Bergeron
Jun 24,2025
Nice local bar with friendly staff and fair pricing. Came in over the winter, great views of the lock and great location. I can imagine the place probably gets very busy during warmer months. Will certainly come back again, thank you!
Amanda Gregory
Apr 13,2025
If I could give this place 100 stars I would. We came in from out of town for my wife’s theatre reunion at Oswego and came to Fulton for dinner. We are on an elimination diet and they were extremely accommodating! We ordered Queen Cut Prime Rib that was mouth wateringly to die for! It was perfectly cooked, very reasonably priced; 24 (pictures below). We have high standards as far as beef goes. They have an awesome out door patio with live music, and the staff is very nice. If it helps, I only leave comments when something is beyond amazing or so horrible that I can’t let someone else go through it. We will definitely be back when we’re in town next!!!
Adriana M.L.
Apr 10,2025
The outdoor deck provides an enjoyable experience on sunny days with the Oswego river view. The deck has sunny and shade areas with comfortable chairs, lighting, decor and games.The food is well prepared, tasty and the portions are generous. The prices are reasonable, staff attentive. Went on two occasions and tried different meals, both times were very enjoyable, delicious foods. On a Sat afternoon there was a group of brothers the "Dam Dogs" playing instruments and singing very nicely great well-known songs. I will definitely go back to this hidden gem in the Fulton area. Try the margaritas, it's yummy!
Richard Brown
Apr 9,2025
I want to start with My waitress I think her name was Cheyenne she was amazing from seating our family and through out our whole experience I came with my wife and three daughters last week and we sat on the deck the waitress was extremely attentive and had a positive attitude while we juggled our children who are very hyper active stayed on top of getting our refills the bar was quick even though it seemed busy we got our drinks quickly the food came out fresh hot and definitely seemed homemade will be returning today for dinner
Stephanie Crain
Apr 4,2025
Wonderful restaurant! View of the Oswego river canal system, Barge canal lock number 3 from our table. Easy parking, friendly attentive staff, delicious food. Great find, looking forward to going back and trying more items on the menu.
Kurt Parker
Mar 23,2025
Prices are super reasonable. We got mozzarella sticks, a chicken quesadilla, and the surf n turf burger. I just had a coke, and she had a mixed wine slushy. It was all good! We were happy to have the entire dining room to ourselves for the whole time we were there. We thought it was odd, but the server informed us everyone else chose to eat outside. If I were to give any cons, the place could definitely use a refresh. It's clean, but quite old inside. Minor nitpick, though. I understand how expensive renovations can be.
Martha Christiano
Mar 23,2025
Stopped for a late lunch (@1:30pm) on a Wednesday and only one server at that hour. She was very good, juggling the few diners, bar patrons, and a lunch party downstairs. Food was made in-house, fresh, delicious and sizable portions. The decor and furnishings were dated and well-worn. Go here for great food and service, not atmosphere.
Cathy Nelson
Mar 9,2025
4 of us shared a delicious lunch this week. The salad bar was fresh, with a good variety of side-salads. The dressing I used tasted made-on-site. The corn chowder was amazing! I even got a serving to go. Our waitress was attentive ( Shelby, I think), the service was quick and efficient. Price was very reasonable.

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