Oswego

port college · 13126

Oswego is a Lake Ontario port town that takes its weather, its fishing, and its SUNY campus seriously, in roughly that order. The lake-effect snow is biblical, the salmon run is genuinely world-class, and the student population swings the demographic young from September to May. Date pool splits cleanly: SUNY Oswego undergrads in the west-side bars, Nine Mile and Constellation power-plant workers in the east-side diners, and a townie core that has weathered both since the river was first dredged. Harborfest in July, Fort Ontario history, a working lighthouse, and the kind of sunsets that justify the commute from Syracuse.

$31,580

median income

$1,064

median rent

The data

Oswego by the numbers

Median individual income in Oswego is about $31.6k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Oswego pays about $1,060 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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16 spots across Oswego

Oswego
Dining
Rudy's Lakeside Drive-In
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 3,329
Wheelchair access
Find it
78 Co Rte 89, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 3,329 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rudy's Lakeside Drive-In.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Drive-through · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oswego
Dining
Canale's Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,077
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
156 W Utica St, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,077 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Canale's Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 8 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 8 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 8 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 8 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oswego
Drinks
The Press Box
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 945
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
29 E 1st St, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 945 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Press Box.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oswego
Drinks
GS Steamers Bar & Grill
Bar & grill★ 4.5 · 841
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
70 E 1st St, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 841 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at GS Steamers Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oswego
Dining
The Red Sun Fire Roasting Co.
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 598
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
207 W 1st St, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 598 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Red Sun Fire Roasting Co..
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 8 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 8 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 8 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 8 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oswego
Drinks
Cheap Seats Sports Bar and Grille
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 315
Find it
6 Hillside Ave, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 315 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cheap Seats Sports Bar and Grille.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oswego
Drinks
Colloca Estate Winery
Winery★ 4.5 · 295
Wheelchair access
Find it
14678 W Bay Rd, Sterling, NY 13156
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 295 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Colloca Estate Winery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 6 PM
Tue12 to 6 PM
Wed12 to 6 PM
Thu12 to 6 PM
Fri12 to 6 PM
Sat12 to 6 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oswego
Dining
Barado's On The Water
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 287
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
57 Bradbury Rd, Central Square, NY 13036
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 287 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Barado's On The Water.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed12 to 8 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Maps
Oswego
Drinks
Woodchuck Saloon
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 277
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1 Mitchell St, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 277 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Woodchuck Saloon.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oswego
Dining
Bridie Manor
American restaurant$$$$★ 3.7 · 243
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1830 Bridie Manor, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.7★ from 243 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bridie Manor.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 9 PM
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed2 to 9 PM
Thu2 to 9 PM
Fri2 to 9 PM
Sat2 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oswego
Drinks
The Rooftop Lounge Oswego
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 222
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
189 W 1st St, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 222 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Rooftop Lounge Oswego.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oswego
Dining
Southern Fare
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 173
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
189 W 1st St Ste 1, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 173 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Southern Fare.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oswego
Drinks
5 Points Wine and Liquor
Wine store★ 4.7 · 169
Wheelchair access
Find it
1 Washington Blvd, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 169 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at 5 Points Wine and Liquor.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 9 PM
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat9 AM to 9 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oswego
Dining
Bame's Wine & Liquor
Liquor store★ 4.5 · 163
Wheelchair access
Find it
8 W Utica St, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 163 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bame's Wine & Liquor.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 9 PM
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat9 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Maps
Oswego
Drinks
Gibby's Irish Pub
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 144
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
8 W 2nd St, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 144 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Gibby's Irish Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 2 AM
Tue2 PM to 2 AM
Wed2 PM to 2 AM
Thu2 PM to 2 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Maps
Oswego
Drinks
Oswego Wine & Liquor
Wine store★ 4.2 · 141
Wheelchair access
Find it
140 NY 104, Oswego, NY 13126
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 141 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Oswego Wine & Liquor.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 9 PM
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat9 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Dining
Delivery · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps

Oswego

Oswego by the numbers

Local date spots

Rudy's Lakeside Drive-In

Canale's Restaurant

The Press Box

GS Steamers Bar & Grill

The Red Sun Fire Roasting Co.

Cheap Seats Sports Bar and Grille

Colloca Estate Winery

Barado's On The Water

Woodchuck Saloon

Bridie Manor

The Rooftop Lounge Oswego

Southern Fare

5 Points Wine and Liquor

Bame's Wine & Liquor

Gibby's Irish Pub

Oswego Wine & Liquor

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