The Wagner is an institution in Penn Yan. We have been coming here since 1992 and the food and the…read moreexperience has not changed. Not one little bit, except our favorite server back then seems to be in management now. The food is good, it is not in the Michelin guide but I don't want it to be. It is reliable and quality diner food. They have lunch and now fish fries on certain days but I've only had breakfast. lots of omlette choices pancakes (buttermilk or a Penn Yan special, buckwheat) and breakfast sandwiches. If you go you won't be disappointed. I think it may have been a bar in its previous life ... it's a little dark inside but you can get all the sun you need at the lake. Servers generally last years there and are top notch and friendly.

We accidentally dropped into Wagner's when we decided we were hungry after attending the Flower…read moreAuction near the Windmill. Boy, am I glad we did! This old-fashioned, no nonsense diner has wonderful breakfast and lunch food. Server was quick, kind, and knew his stuff. The menu is just what you'd expect, with prices that don't slash you. Food was delicious and we will be back again! Would give it a 5 out of 5 if they would put their salad bar back into action ... just saying.

First of all, we were a large party that came here for a celebration, and the staff was so nice and…read moretook great care of us. The florals and scenery outside the restaurant are beautiful, so I would def recommend sitting outside unless you're squeamish around flying bugs (because there were a lot). For a large party, we put down a $150 deposit which was then deducted from our final bill. We didn't need to do a prix fixe menu which was good, so we just ordered off the regular menu. There were a lot of beverage options and food options. I personally loved the arancini appetizer. I ordered the breakfast panini as my entree which was just okay -- not very flavorful but it filled me up. Afterwards, we got to take photos in front of their flowers. All in all, I would recommend if you're in the area!

My husband and I had lunch at Field & Vine when we spent a few days in the Finger Lakes a week or…read moreso ago. It's a very casual cafe located at Knapp Winery (but in a separate building from the tasting room for Knapp). It has a pretty patio (we sat outside and enjoyed the space), which has views of the winery, and the service was very friendly and helpful. The outside dining space and the service were definitely the highlights of our meal. I wouldn't say the menu is very thrilling - I might describe it as standard cafe fare; for some reason, it reminded me of menus you'd find at cafes at museums or other similar attractions. We shared a starter - their bruschetta crostini (tomatoes marinated in a balsamic, olive oil, basil, and garlic mixture, and topped with balsamic glaze. It was okay. The crostini were cut very unevenly, and the taste was too strong for me on the balsamic glaze. I had the Vineyard Chicken Salad wrap with chicken breast, apples, craisins, celery, onion, lettuce, and provolone. It was also just okay - sort of average chicken salad in a wrap, something I could definitely make at home. My husband had their grille cheese panini (with seasoned tomatoes, gruyere, smoked gouda, and sourdough), and he definitely liked this more than I enjoyed the food I tried. Overall, the food just wasn't very interesting, but I do think that it has a lovely outdoor space and the service was great, too.

Very friendly service and the OG Burger was excellent. Did not take long for the order to arrive…read more If your looking for a quick and filling lunch, and your around the area, it's worth the trip.

Before you read this review. I want to preface this with, I have only been there once. EVERY…read morerestaurant in existence has had days where things they cannot control happen. I will definitely go back, and eat from their food menu, and take pics. I didn't take any pics, because our experience didn't seem to align with all the 4 and 5 star reviews. which signals to me, that our experience may not have been a normal experience. We had never been and had not heard much about it. I checked out their website first. Which is a fun looking website. It appeared to be a diner that also sold ice cream. We pulled in, there were outside tables set up under shaded canopies. Lots of space for kids to run around We noticed the front had a walk up and order Ice cream window. Past that was the door to the restaurant part. The restaurant inside area was small, The menu sounded amazing. Chili dogs, fried hot dogs, they had some interesting hot dog ideas, as well as Hamburgers, fish plates etc. shakes, Ice cream. Very laid back atmosphere. If you have kids, it will be a super, affordable win. It definitely has its place in Lodi, and I do see they are a big success with Ice Cream and take out. Which is what I wish we did. The first thing that hit us when we walked in was the smell of fish, it was a super strong offensive odor. I looked to my right and saw a few people at the table with fish baskets. I thought to myself, that must be where the odor was coming from. But wondered why they smelled so bad. We sat down, ooh'ed and ahhh'd over the menu, but still nose crinkled over the odor of fish. We decided that the kitchen must not have good ventilation either and we were smelling every fish fry they had cooked that day, and maybe even more days. I do not recommend eating inside. Then we noted the flies. We were swatting left and right. I know restaurants have flies, it is hard to keep them out of the kitchen, and they are expected in outdoor seating, but inside the restaurant. Nope! That's even a Big Nope for me. Little miss outdoors. We decided to leave the indoor seating area, skip lunch, and ordered Ice cream outside at the window. Dessert for lunch felt a bit naughty, in a fun way. Yes, I heard it too. I am an adult, that doesn't like adulting. Haha! We ordered soft serve twists. Our rational being that just the soft serve machine needed to be clean. So there was no chance of flys landing on it. We are not weird germaphobes, but once your brain starts down that rabbit hole, sometimes you just cannot find your way back, that was us. We were down the rabbit hole. The Ice cream was really good, ALL of the employees were very nice. We felt no judgement leaving the table and going outside to order Ice cream. While we were waiting for our ice cream, the wind shifted and the odor was just disgusting. This was outside, we took a look around and we found a Porto-potty on the side of the building. Just around the corner from the Ice cream pick up window, and next to that was a Dumpster. So take your pick on what caused the odor. While we were in our car we decided to play a game of what we would do differently, if we owned it. This what we came up with. 1) Deep clean the inside eating area 2) add ventilation to the kitchen and dining area. 3) add a mesh, magnetic fly door. 4) make sure employees are also swatting and disposing of flys. 5) move dumpster to front left side of parking lot. 6) buy a portable- potty trailer, those will need magnetic mesh fly doors on those as well.

If you ever find yourself in Waterloo, NY, do yourself a favor and stop by Tucci's Diner. From the…read moremoment you walk through the door, you're greeted with warm, positive energy that instantly makes you feel at home. It's the kind of cozy place where the atmosphere alone can brighten your day. The menu is extensive, offering something for everyone, and the food is absolutely delicious. Whether you're stopping in for a simple cup of coffee or sitting down for a full breakfast like we did, everything is prepared with care and served with a smile. Nick, the owner, truly sets the tone. He welcomes every guest personally, greeting you like you've just walked into his home. His attentiveness and genuine hospitality make all the difference. Bonnie, who was helping that day, was equally amazing so friendly, happy, and kind. You can tell she's a truly good soul who loves what she does. This family operated diner delivers an experience that honestly feels better than many Michelin-starred restaurants. It's not just about the food, it's about how they make you feel. If you're visiting the wineries around Geneva and Seneca Lake, don't forget to add Tucci's Diner as a must stop on your trip. It's the perfect place to start your day or recharge in between tastings. If you're looking for a place where you're treated like family, this is it. A true home away from home. Rich & Donna Go Fort Benning / 82nd!

Beth is AMAAAAAAZING! The place was super busy, but she remained composed, attentive and friendy…read more The cook was SO FAST in preparing the food. Great stop!

I don't even know where to begin, this place was excellent. When planning our trip to Seneca Lake,…read moreSmoking Petes was the one restaurant that came up time and time again. It's a fan favorite on Reddit, and our hotel recommended the restaurant as well. When you drive past, there's always a parking lot full of cars for good reason. When you enter Smokin Petes, you place your order and they give you a pager. You can sit at the bar, there's plenty of indoor seating, but I definitely recommend taking advantage of their outdoor seating if the weather permits. Just based on the vibes indoors and out, you know you're in for a treat. Considering it was a Friday, the line to order and amount of cars coming in and out of the lot, our food was ready surprisingly quickly. For a starter we order wings in Alabama white. For our entrees we ordered their two meat combos, both opting for their brisket and ribs. For our sides we tried their mac & cheese, coleslaw, tater tots & garlic parmesan salt potatoes. Everything was excellent. The meat was cooked to perfection - the seasoning. On the ribs had a nice kick. The sides were fresh and definitely not diet friendly. The portions were decent, and we ended up taking home leftovers that made their way back to Long Island. By far one of the best, casual, places I've gone to eat.

Food is all so wonderful, corn bread tender and just the right flavor, pulled pork is tender and…read moredelicious along with the Turkey, sausage, ribs, chicken, brisket, my all time Favorite. The kids tried broccoli salad had a nice flavor but I had mostly the hard parts and not much the flurets. Mac and cheese was good, salt potatoes are assume. My husband liked the slaw, thou he likes it with pineapple. He was not overly thrilled with mac salad. Drinks I tried were the blueberry smash. Very tasty. Not that thrilled with the peach drink that was 25 dollars. But I drank it. Tastes more like a Ice tea drink. Service is good. They take your order at the bar with a designated area to wait in line. Give you a buzzer to pick it up at the window. They have a condiment area to get soda, utensils, sauce sides and so on. They have seating inside and out side. You can play with games they have set up. Inside it decorated with old and new signage. They have a book of bourbon selection. Bar stools chairs and tables,booths and high top tables. People clean up after themselves. Kid friendly. People are friendly. Most of the times we went they were busy or at least a steady flow of customers. If you get a chance to stop here to eat you will not ve disappointed!!

Lovely experience! What a beautiful area! Proud to live here! Relaxed and perfect weather!.read more

I don't care how good they are, the service was awful…read more I'm seated and she comes over right away to give me a menu. She comes back maybe three minutes later, and I wasn't ready to order yet. So she leaves. They were busy, but they only had two servers covering the entire restaurant I was ready to order just a couple of minutes later, and my server never came back. I waited, I even tried to wave down the other server. She just looked at me and walked away. She didn't even bother to tell my server that I was ready to order or that I needed something. Not only that, but the prices were pretty ridiculous. $18 for a simple Cuban sandwich? Not including something to drink? I found a little place just up the road a few miles in Geneva you could get a full dinner for a little over 10 bucks. Thanks anyway, buh--bye.

Some of the best food I've had even after traveling the country for years. I will be going back…read moreprobably every time I'm in the Seneca Lake region!

Has a great outdoor area overlooking the lake. Staff was super friendly and someone greeting as…read moreyou walk in explaining the menu, how to order and choose a table. A small bar and has mixed drinks and mostly local wines. The have Scott's Library of wine so ask what it is; it is from the cellar that the deceased owner had collected and the wine changes after every bottle. We had the pulled pork and the barbecue beef . Booth were very good and the French fries are fresh cut and crispy. Really enjoyed our dinner and the staff.

Nice little casual eatery. Menu has burgers, ribs, pasta and some unique items along with weekly…read morespecials. Had to try the Shot gun shells that are manicotti cream cheese, sausage, beef, jalapeño, cheddar cheese wrapped in bacon. Tasty and interesting. Also had the chicken cheddar and apple sandwich. Everything was good. The waitress was good but super busy because we came in behind a table for seven and a table for four. It did take a while to get our meals due to that.

What a lovely surprise in Burdett NY. Coffee and syrups. Cocktails and beer. Food other than…read morestandard fare!