We called 3812 Bistro on an evening to make a reservation. The host mentioned they may be full at…read morethe main seating area, hence confirmed a spot at the covered patio. This is a restaurant connected to Lakeside resort and the residents dine here. We were not staying at the resort. When we arrived, we were seated promptly. We had an awesome view facing the Seneca lake and Hector falls. From our seats, we saw the rains come in. We had light jackets and were able to have an awesome dinner. For the dinner, we had scallops for appetitizer, seared salmon, fish tacos and chicken parmesan. For dessert, we had bread pudding and cheesecake. All delicious and cooked to perfection. They have a puppy called Rocky who visits each table! Well mannered puppy!

We enjoyed a light dinner at 3812 Bistro. The view from the back patio of the field and Lake were…read morebeautiful. The service was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the Burger and Cuban ( on GF roll) and the hand cut french fries. Dog friendly for people with a furry friend with them. They even had a Doggie menu!

Fast, friendly service! Food was delicious, great variety on the menu! Nice variety of local beers…read moreon draft too. We'll definitely go back.

Good food good price! Fish fry was really good. Prime rib was good but over cooked. Ordered rare…read moreand was well done except for a 2" circle in the center! Nice clean place !

This is not going to be an easy review to write. I have so many conflicting thoughts and…read morefeelings... reviewing a restaurant should never be this dramatic! Seriously though... speaking as someone who was a partner in two restaurants in NYC for 4 years, who does not claim to "know it all" but knows some tricks of the trade... I think they've got great potential and would like to share my thoughts with them. Saying they've "got potential" probably come across as smug, obnoxious, and ridiculous, especially because they've got like 4.6 stars here on Yelp! And that's mainly why I found myself here... Staying in Mansfield for the night, I looked up restaurants that were enroute to our hotel. Some of them had 3 or 3.5 stars and I said "no way." But 4.6 stars with as many reviews as The Farmer's Table has? Absolutely! The atmosphere is a little bit diner but cozy enough and has the farm as a theme. There are some cool design elements, like the steel ceiling, the tables... The bathroom was clean and well stocked, and that's a really good sign that the place is sanitary and organized. The waitress was really, really nice... and we loved that we were in this tiny little town and yet she had this really cool, funky image. Great fingernails! I'm jealous! A tip for her to make service even better... think about sequence of service. Think about the extras that the customer will want with the specific thing they ordered so that they won't have to bother you. If they order something with fries, definitely put ketchup on their table, and do it before the food is delivered. There were also a lot of empty tables with salt shakers, but it's had none. Some customers notice these little things and appreciate a server who anticipates their needs. On the other hand, maybe she was just really slammed busy before we got there. My wife and I waited like 2 minutes for her to take my order and she apologized profusely for having us wait so long for her. I was like, "am I in Manhattan or wut???" She was on point, generally easy to find when we needed her, she was never trying to hide from customers (a huge no-no) and very well-intentioned. Definitely a keeper. The food though... I was surprised we didn't like it very much being the reviews were so good. When I got the check to pay, I asked the server what their most beloved and popular dishes are. She said that ppl order a lot of the prime rib sandwich, and also the cat fish. Incidentally, I had ordered the prime rib sandwich, and my wife had the breaded cat fish. I was expecting a lot more meat on my sandwich, and the bun was just a regular burger bun, but it was ok. It came with 3 slices of pickle and cost $11.90. I was still hungry after that so I finished my wife's catfish 'cuz she gets full easily. I liked the catfish more, but neither of us thought it was anything special. What was special were the prices. The catfish included 2 sides, and it cost less than $14. Being from NYC, it was so refreshing to see pricing that reminded me of year 2000! A burger for $7.85 that's not Burger King? Incredible! But the cole slaw... ewww. I didn't hate it, but I kind of forced myself to eat it even though it had a strange flavor. The sweet potato fries were ok. Everything was basically O.K. I imagine that, if I lived there, I would go pretty regularly cuz it's probably the best thing the neighborhood has in a few square miles, and it's easier and more fun than cooking at home (if you're not a cook and you're busy at work). But I think that some improvement in the food could make the place more of a destination. And a destination could actually bring more business to the surrounding businesses! I can understand if the townspeople want very basic food there, but at least offer a few specials that are fancier, better ingredients, something that stands out and is memorable. I know I'm spoiled coming from NYC... a 4.6 star review in places like Manhattan are different than a 4.6 star review in a small town. But this place has some nice things about it. Take it all the way!

The Farmer's Table was the perfect lunch stop for our road trip. The server was kind and checked on…read moreingredients for us (stay away from the fries/sweet potato fries if you're gluten free). The food came quickly and was absolutely delicious! Cute decor and both large and small tables make the seating great for groups or a smaller party. Highly recommend!

We went for breakfast on a Sunday morning around 11am. They have very limited hours and close at…read more12pm on Sundays! They were super busy with two waitresses working the whole place. We ordered within 5-10 min of sitting down, but then waited 45 min - 1 hour for our food. We both ordered omelets, which were massive and tasty once they arrived. Turns out the waitress forgot to put our food order into the system. She apologized, but otherwise, nothing else was done. I was shocked since most places own up to their mistake and make it right to the customer by offering a free side dish, comping the meal or taking a percentage off the bill to recognize their mistake. This was not the case. There's MANY other breakfast spots in the area so I would skip this and look elsewhere.

When here for a classic diner meal. It had that quintessential diner, feel for sure…read more I got the biscuits and sausage gravy with a side of hash brown patties. The sausage gravy was cooked really well. It was not salty like some gravy I've had in the past. The biscuits were nice, fluffy and buttery. I am a sucker for hash brown patties so the hash brown patties really hit. They were so crispy! The service was speedy! I would definitely recommend.

Solid Great friendly ambiance…read moreWe had: Bacon wrapped cheese filled dates Fried chicken - skin layer under batter isn't the best but chicken was tender Pork Schnitzel - on a buttermilk sauce with two fingerling potatoes. Duck fat fries - nice crunch. Overall a no frills restaurant- good solid choice for a weeknight out.

The Rook is located a couple blocks north of the Commons. The staff were very pleasant and…read moreexplained everything on the menu. The menu itself is short and focused, while the interior of the restaurant features wallpaper with anthropomorphic animals, and large windows. I opted for the Burger, and my wife the Salmon. We also ordered the grilled dates and collard greens. I also decided on a Ginger Beer. They serve Goslings (since 1806), with all 47 grams of sugar, over ice and a lime. Highly recommended on the ginger beer flavor scale. The Burger came with a massive amount of their duck-fat fried fries, certainly more potato than burger. I also liked the burger with the added bacon. But my wife's Salmon was even tastier. It featured a nice hunk of fish, skin-on, crispy, and not some half-or-quarter fillet that other places might serve. Plus, it comes over a bed of green peas and canneli beans and green asparagus sauce on the bottom, and a small bed of frisée on top. The combination with the lemon cream leads to very satisfying bites. The grilled dates wrapped in bacon, with goat cheese, Marcona almonds, and honey were presented as a drumstick. The collard greens were nice, though on the saltier side. Seating here can be had inside or out. The bathrooms are located in the hallway next to the restaurant.

Ok wow. From the outside you wouldn't know your about to have the best garlic knots ever!!…read more Inside is quaintly decorated in an Italian theme, Our waiter was fine and answered our questions. Honestly the best part is the food here, everything we got was amazing. The only down side was no Coke Zero

The pizza is decent and it is nice that you can just get a slice. There is some seating inside,…read morebut not a ton, and also a few seats outside. You order at the counter. I would grab a slice here again, it just wouldn't be my top choice.

Our last night here and I wanted a good cheeseburger. That led me to Althea's. It was most…read moredefinitely a party inside. They had live music that was so good. We both really enjoyed it. Our waitress was working her tail off but took such good care of us. You rock!! Love supporting small local business. The star that night was definitely the sweet potato fries. THE best I've ever had. They were so flavorful and no grease!!!!!! Yummy! We will definitely be back next year!

Stayed at an airbnb nearby and was looking for food, so we saw this place and thought it looked…read moregood. Our expectations were greatly exceeded! They had live music that was pretty good. Ordered the angus steak burger and it was extremely tasty, a little rarer than ordered but it was still great nevertheless. The waitress was basically serving the entire place by herself, but still took great care of us! Even with our complex order.

Clean and neat family diner. Superb prices. Food is simple and good enough. Pleasant and attentive…read moreservice.

Either my tastebuds are dulled or there was no cinnamon in the French Toast. The corned beef hash…read morewas all potatoes. Scrambled eggs were good, don't get me started on the coffee - so disappointing. Service was good, cheerful, and friendly. Curley's is not a diner, it's a small spot for locals. Saw a lot of Watkins Glenn gear for the NASCAR weekend. I will try a different eating spot next time.

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!

I ordered the chicken schnitzel and a ginger beer. The sandwich was delicious, perfectly cooked and…read morewell dressed with sauerkraut and Dijon mustard. The view of the lake was peaceful. The best part of this restaurant was their waitress. I didn't catch her name, but she was incredibly kind with a brown ponytail and sweet aura. She can tell I was traveling alone and gave me a list of all the places to check out in the area! I'm so lucky to have met her and plan to check out recommendations from her list

We spent a few days visiting Seneca Lake. After hiking Watkins Glen, we wanted a place to grab a…read morequick bite to eat. We found the Elf in the Oak on Yelp and once we saw the menu, we knew we had to give it a try. The Elf in the Oak is nestled on Rt 414. If you're not actively using a GPS, you may pass it by. It's not a large place by any means, but there's more than enough seating indoors and out. We went on a Friday morning, so there wasn't a wait and we received our food quickly. We both wanted 'the Spicy' and I have to admit, it's one of the best egg sandwiches I've ever had, which is high praise coming from someone who once worked at a popular bagel joint on Long Island. If we lived locally, we'd definitely go back, but I hope if you're looking for a quick casual brunch place to grab a bite, you consider visiting the Elf In The Oak.