The Lookout at Hope Lake

4.3

8 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

10:30 PM

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for scenic views

Welcome to The Lookout at Hope Lake, your premier destination for breathtaking views & exceptional dining experiences. We regret to inform you that we have decided to discontinue our once-a-month Sunday Brunch. However, we are pleased to offer you several fantastic dining options right here on the same property.

Trax Pub & Grill
Located conveniently on-site, Trax Pub & Grill is available for brunch every Sunday from 10am - 1pm until the middle of October. While Trax does not take reservations, we encourage parties of 10-20 to call ahead & give us a heads up. For parties of 20 or more, please contact our catering department at 844-290-4300 to reserve. For more information or to notify us of your visit, you can reach Trax Pub & Grill at 607-662-3039.

Carvers Steakhouse
For another delightful breakfast option, Carvers offers breakfast Thursday - Monday mornings, 8am to 11am. No reservations are required for parties less than 20.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Additional information

Location
2177 Clute Rd, Cortland, NY 13045-9574
Phone number
(844) 290-4300
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews

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Nancy
Upstate NY1 review
5.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was pleasantly surprised. My first time there and it more than met my expectations. Staff was super! Food was great. You will see us back there. Happy Holidays.
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Patti
Upstate NY1 review
1.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made reservations for 3 of us. Conf. #'s 260 & 261. Unfortunately, due to a WINTER WEATHER WARNING, we were unable to attend. I have reached out to Jen at the Lookout at Hope Lake, only to have my emails and phone calls IGNORED. I know about the not refund policy. But I didn't realize that meant the same for BAD WEATHER! I spent almost $150.00 for the 3 reservations, and I would like the money back, but if not, how about a credit for another time? I was under the impression that you had to make and pay for your reservations in advance. If that wasn't the case, they should have advertised that better. At this point, I feel that they only care about the money (they keep) than the lives of those who spent the money at their establishment. I will NEVER suggest this to anyone I know. And I will be sure to tell them about the "radio silence" I have received since! Stupid me, for wanting to do something nice for my 81 year old mother! NEVER AGAIN!
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OpenTable Diner
Upstate NY3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall the place is spectacular! Absolutely scenic outside and elegant inside . The service was excellent! The food was very very good. I was very pleased with all the labeled gluten-free options. . Family friendly. We will definitely book this again for a holiday or special event ! At first, when we saw the line was waiting outside to be seated, we were slightly concerned in the chili air. But it moved very quickly, and was well worth the line.
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Marci
Upstate NY1 review
4.0
Dined on March 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was for an Easter buffet. Trips up to buffet line had 2 bins empty (salmon and the pancakes), prime rib slices we very, very thin, salad was a spinach salad ..would have preferred buffet salad or a spring mix salad, there was no crepe table or antipasto on table like past years and dessert table was not many nice desserts..more donuts, puddings, cookies and candy. Service was excellent for drinks and additional items for table. We were at a table of 10 people and service was excellent and the setting and decorations were very pretty. We thought the price at $52, although it did include tips, was a little high for this buffet menu.
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MargieC
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on December 31, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. The steak was flavorful and tender.
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BrianO
Upstate NY1 review
4.0
Dined on December 31, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Other than the meat being dried out, the meal was pretty good. Service was good and the bartender was spot on!!
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Loves2eat
New York City49 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to the Thanksgiving dinner and it was….FABULOUS!!!🩵 Beautiful venue! Great table decor! Wonderful food! Amazing desserts! Great service!! 😘😘😘😘
The Lookout at Hope LakeResponded on November 25, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience that you had during our Thanksgiving event at The Lookout! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time and that our Thanksgiving event left such a positive impression on you. We're delighted that you felt that warmth during your visit. We'll be sure to share your compliments with our entire team. It's feedback like yours that motivates us to keep raising the bar. We can't wait to have you back for another wonderful experience at The Lookout! Thank you once again for choosing us and for your generous review. We truly appreciate your support. Warm regards!
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michaelaclooney
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the ambience. For the size of the place you expect it to be a little noisy but it was not bad. Our food was good but it was not very warm by the time we got to our seats. We were a little disappointed that they did away with the shrimp! The employees are all fantastic. Not having to cook or clean up was definitely worth it to us.
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The Lookout at Hope Lake is rated 4.3 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

10:30 PM

2177 Clute Rd, Cortland, NY 13045-9574

Additional information

Phone number
(844) 290-4300
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

The Lookout at Hope Lake

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What 8 people are saying

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