The Blue Canoe Grill

The Blue Canoe Grill in Erieville NY has become my go to location when I travel to Cazenovia NY. The Blue Canoe Grill is located in an idealistic location on the shore of Tuscarora Lake. The perfect way for me to unwind before my business meeting is to drive to The Blue Canoe Grill for lunch. Sitting on their back porch has been relaxing. How could anyone find looking out over the lake, the smell of the pine trees, and eating good food, not relaxing.

I have been to The Blue Canoe Grill on several occasions. There is no question as to why I keep going back, its the food. Their menu features three Corned Beef dishes. Of the three dishes featuring Corned Beef, I have tried two of them. Their Reuben is worth the drive alone, but I also enjoyed their Reuben Rolls. On my last visit, I tried one of their daily specials and was floored.

Looking at the picture above, you might say, it’s just another pasta dish, what makes this dish so special. I would ask you to take another look at the picture and realize the dish is garnished with fresh basil. I must admit, I’m bit of a snob when it comes to pasta dishes. I want the sauce to have flavor, a little seasoning, and I don’t like sweet sauces. I would expect to find this dish on the menu of a fine dining Italian restaurant. Next time I’m at The Blue Canoe Grill, I will definitely play closer attention to their specials.

I’m from the school, Deep Fried Anything is good. Take Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese; roll it in a Spring Roll Wrapper and deep fry it, you have The Blue Canoe Grill’s Reuben Rolls.   The dish is finished with a Thousand Island Dressing dipping sauce. I honestly struggle with which I like more, the Reuben Rolls or their Reuben sandwich. I’m definitely calling this a dish that is worth driving for. I have to confess, my favorite Reuben Egg Rolls is actually from Bushwaller’s in Frederick MD. Having said that, The Blue Canoe Grill’s Reuben Egg Rolls are really good. Don’t let the Reuben Egg Rolls being listed in the appetizer section of their menu throw you, add French Fries and you have a meal.

Toasted Marble Rye, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, and let’s not forget Corned Beef, all the makings of a perfect sandwich. The Blue Canoe Grill’s Reuben sandwich is the best in the region. One thing that makes their Reuben unique is the amount of Sauerkraut. This is the most Sauerkraut I have ever had on a Reuben. I would have thought, with the amount of Sauerkraut on the sandwich, I would find it overpowering. This was not the case. This is most likely due to the quality of the other ingredients. The Corned Beef is flavorful and comes through along with the Thousand Island Dressing. It’s too bad they don’t sell the Rye bread by itself. This is a really good Rye bread. Then again, if they did sell it, I couldn’t take it home, TSA will not permit me to have it in my carry on.

My love of Corned Beef should be evident to anyone who has read any of my past blogs. After try The Blue Canoe’s Baked Stuff Shells, I will look to explore other menu items on my next visit. If you find yourself in Syracuse NY, it is worth taking the time and driving to The Blue Canoe Grill. Don’t worry if you are driving over rolling hills and through farmlands, you are heading in the right direction.

I highly recommend The Blue Canoe Grill. Feel free to leave your comments below. Have you been to the The Blue Canoe Grill? Do you have a favorite Reuben sandwich.

Author: jpmason2022

I feel fortunate to pursue my passion, writing about food. When I am not eating, I have had the opportunity to give back as a member of the Board of Directors for Don Bosco Missions Bangalore California. Don Bosco is an 501c3 organization that is set up to help poor children have a better life. Long before I ever considered writing about food, I spent 20 years in the Marine Corps, serving this Country all over the world. I can say Japan has to be my favorite country outside the United States. Australia is a close second. In my professional life, I work in Aerospace. My academic pursuits have led me to Graduating from St Mary's College of California with a degree in Law Studies and I earned a MBA from Golden Gate University. Needless to say my interests outside of work is eating. It has been said I can't pass up a dive. In my defense, the best food is cooked with love from the heart. View all posts by jpmason2022