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Canal Side Inn, Little Falls, NY

Canal Side Inn

4.5
4.5
145 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2+ people
7:00 pm
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to the Canal Side Inn, located in Little Falls New York - serving traditional French & American Cuisine with gracious overnight guest suites. The Inn is located a short walk from the scenic Erie Canal in Historic Canal Place District.

Located at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in Little Falls NY, The Canal Side Inn is conveniently situated halfway between Syracuse & Albany with Cooperstown and the Hall of Fame only 30 miles away.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (315) 823-1170 ext. 1
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We offer a customized menu per catering event. Whether you choose full service or banquet service, we can accommodate.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful dining room that can be rearranged for your catering needs, a full bar and a seasonal outside patio.
  • Area
    Utica
  • Parking details
    Free public parking directly across from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wine

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canal Side Inn offers a "beautiful location" by the canal, blending French and American cuisine. Guests rave about the "tender filet" and "outstanding meatloaf." The atmosphere is enhanced by live music and attentive service. Despite some calls for modernization, the "memorable experience" and "delicious specialty cocktails" keep patrons returning.

145 Reviews
  1. Michele

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed our meals at Canal Side Inn. The food was excellent! Could not have been better. From interesting and fresh soup and salad choices, to well prepared and presented main courses and desserts, everything was great. The atmosphere is like taking a step back in time, with wood paneling and even a full phone booth outside the bar area. The music, tunes I remembered hearing at my grandparent's house, complemented the environment nicely. Tables were beautifully set and the service pleasant and attentive. The only thing that was a slight negative, and due to the age and location of the space, was a musty smell initially upon entering. A little bit like a grandparent's house, too! :) In no way did that impact the overall experience for us, and we will definitely be back.

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  2. Anthony

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We will definitely be going back again. With each had a steak that was prepared perfectly.

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  3. Melissa

    New York City

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    This restaurant was recommended by a friend who had eaten there many times (Admittedly several years ago). We had high hopes. Reservations for 5:00. Bartender greeted us and we went to the dining room. Only people there. First impressions was "tired." Worn carpets. Lackluster decorations. As I was about to sit down it was clear that the chair was coming apart and was unsafe. Waitress switched chairs. We ordered cocktails and it took a LONG time to serve them, considering the place was empty. There was a small bowl of softened butter which to me indicated that bread was going to be delivered. I asked three times. What finally arrived was a basket with a cloth napkin and 4 tiny slices of baguette. Really tiny. We both laughed. We both ordered the pork chop specialthat was supposed to have roasted potatoes and vegetables. Pork chop was ok, although the apple compote topping was not terrific. a few potatoes--lacking seasoning--and barely warm. The vegetables were literally a tablespoon of roasted chopped veggies. By that point, two other couples had arrived--one mentioned that the restaurant had been recommended and the other couple said they had been there several years ago and were back it the area. I suspect they were disappointed. All in all, it was an expensive waste of time. The waitress was very nice and clearly tried to make things ok. No issue with her. When we left at 6:15 there were still just two couples there. Saturday night? 6:00?

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  4. Steven

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service along with the relaxed atmosphere made this a very memorable experience … recommend for sure!

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  5. Susan

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Specialty cocktails were delicious. Duck pate and veal chop were outstanding. Highly recommend the customer service too.

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  6. Ross

    Minneapolis

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 7 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful & unexpected restaurant in small town central New York. Very ambitious menu; the staff pulled off well what we ordered. Fruits de Mer especially good. Great service. Little noise, mostly from the adjacent bar area, and no TVs.

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  7. WarnerH

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 6 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed having a nice dinner at the bar. The bartender and other guests made our experience joyful!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    2 out of 4 meals were excellent. Unfortunately the pork Osso Buco was chewy and undercooked, needed more time braising. One filet of beef was overcooked. The service was attentive but not bothersome. The food presentation was outstanding as always.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    drinks. salads, and appetizer were excellent, along with the service. The main meal was a little disappointing. Seafood dish had NO crab, and the Osso Bocco had almost like a spaghetti sauce instead of a wine reduction.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience ! Loved the food & especially the live steel drum music!

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FAQs

Canal Side Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 823-1170 ext. 1.

Canal Side Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2+ people
7:00 pm

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Canal Side Inn

395 Canal Pl, Little Falls, NY 13365

Additional information

  • Area
    Utica
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free public parking directly across from the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wine
  • Phone number
    (315) 823-1170 ext. 1
  • Catering
    We offer a customized menu per catering event. Whether you choose full service or banquet service, we can accommodate.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful dining room that can be rearranged for your catering needs, a full bar and a seasonal outside patio.
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