The Channel Marker

The Channel Marker is located on a channel of Lake Wawasee. It is very busy in the summer and a popular place to boat and people watch. We have eaten and gotten drinks here dozens of times in the last 5 years and always gotten excellent service and food. They have a wide variety of food and a full bar. They have both indoor and outdoor seating.

As far as eating on the water, this is one of the few places in Syracus that you can do it. The view is nice, but the decorations could use some updating. The menu has a decent variety of seafood, but nothing spectacular. I guess living on the east coast ruined my expectations of a waterfront restaurant. The fries were really good though and our server (Courtney) was very nice. The most surprising part of my dining experience was that I discover my new favorite ketchup. The Channel Marker serves 78 tomato ketchup and wow is this stuff good. I've been a Red Gold fan for quite a while, but I may be switching over after experiencing the delicious flavor of 78.

Fun little bar/restaurant on the channel. Staff was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was relaxed casual. Had the Potato Skins for an appetizer, and they were delicious! Not the frozen kknd either....freshly made and tasty! Sandwiches and fries were also worth the trip!

First we ordered the bang bang shrimp. I would say the quality of this appetizer was on the level of long john silvers. Then for the main course we both got the steak Alaska. The steaks were mostly fat. We both ordered them medium rare but both steaks were pretty much raw. As for the service. My wife and I sat and watch the whole wait staff sit around tables and most of them were on their phones. I feel like the channel marker is not worth the cost.

Stopped in for a quick lunch, we loved sitting in the open air seating overlooking the channel. The food was very good and Ashley did a great job taking care of us and offering suggestions. We will be back!