Great ambiance, beyond delicious homemade style food and very attentive service. A must eat for those traveling around Watkins Glen.

Food: 3 stars. The Viennese-style menu is small but allows for interesting, fresh ingredients. Some items were very well seasoned, very robust, (lots of pickled dishes which were outstanding) while others were quite bland. It's a hit-or-miss, and sadly my first visit is a miss. Even my dessert was mediocre as it tasted dry and the crust had been burned. I was very disappointed. Appearance: 5 stars. It's a lovely building facing Seneca lake and as you cozy up to the tables, you can sip wine and watch the sun set. The decor is lovely and comfortable. I really appreciate the dozens of votive candles lit around the room, it gave the restaurant a beautiful incandescence. The only change I would make is to have the classical music playing the entire evening, not just have it abruptly begin at 7pm or so.. Staff: 1 star. When we arrived the hostess rolled her eyes when we said we did not have a reservation (which the website insists is only necessary for a large party of 10). She became very flustered and seemed uncomfortable that we had a child with us. She asked three times if we'd like to sit outside and we did not, so we were rather indignantly placed at a table inside with a few more eye-rolls (still surrounded by other empty tables). I noticed throughout the dinner she kept shooting me disapproving glances when my son would raise his voice, even with laughter. I most definitely did not find Danos to be kid-friendly which is unfortunate as we found a few items on the menu that he liked. (Edit: after Googling for a few minutes I discovered the identity of our disgruntled hostess. She is in fact the pastry chef and co-owner of Danos. Price: Nothing unusual. What I suggest: Definitely try the bread bowl with homemade spreads, the bacon-braised sauerkraut, and possibly the roasted chicken 'chef specials'. Avoid: desserts. How did my kiddo behave: 9/10. He did great despite the awkward glances and lack of hospitality. He went with a bag full of little cars to play with quietly at the table after dinner and only raised his voice once or twice during the meal. There was another family with a child in the restaurant about the same age (3 or 4) and I don't think the patrons noticed either of them. Would I return: Possibly. I might return in the winter to see new if the menu is updated but I would definitely go without a child. read more

The women with dark short hair talked to us like she was our mother. Don't ever scold customers. There is a way to talk to people. I am nice to everyone and I expect to be treated the same way. Never go there. Worst customer service. read more

The atmosphere, food, and service were all absolutely wonderful. We had reservations for a group of 10 two Sundays ago. Calling and setting up reservations was a breeze. They had a table set up outside for us when we got there, and it was just beautiful sitting on the back patio watching the sun set over the lake. We chose the Chef's Table (available for larger groups, consists of several pre-selected menu items as appetizers and entrees served family style for a fixed price per person). The food was phenomenal. Everything from the variety of spreads that went with fresh bread to the roasted vegetables to the variety of meats to the spaetzle and so much more in between was robust in flavor and perfectly prepared. There was plenty of food to go around, especially since we all showed up hungry. We were definitely full at the end of the meal and even needed to go boxes. The staff was also very accommodating and attentive the entire evening. I can't say enough good things about Dano's. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience! read more

This is a nice place with a fairly good view of Seneca lake. The building and decor is unique and creative. The food is very good. The service started out good, but our waitress sort of lost track of us toward the end. Ladies, don't wear a heel to this restaurant, you have to walk down a gravel path to get to the entrance. It's a very casual place, anyway. read more

The views are spectacular, go for late lunch during the winter and dinner in the summer. That way you get to see the sun going down over the lake. In comparison to the pretty poor offerings food-wise in Ithaca, this place is amazing. Lots of lovely Austrian meat, a dish called "farmer's plate", and they always have a good selection of bottled beers. No idea why it is listed as American. It isn't, it is Austrian. read more

My wife and I have been here twice, and both times loved our food. I got the bento box many people have talked about. She got the smoked trout, which was delicious. The view of the lake is great, but I wish the waitstaff would spend a little more time explaining the menu, which can be intimidating for the uninitiated. read more

This is an unconventional restaurant. It serves Austro-Hungarian cuisine. It has nothing to do with Bavaria. The decor is bauhaus modern with lots of hard surfaces for the sound to bounce off of. Thus, it is LOUD. Bring your hearing aid. The service is spotty, but they have a very young labor pool to draw from. It's on a terrific piece of land with great views. They often set up tents for wedding receptions and the like. It's the perfect place for that. The food is thoughtfully prepared. Much of it is cold and you can peruse it in a cold case before you are seated. This is also true for the desserts. They have a selection of seasoned cream cheese spreads that you can order to accompany the bread. These inspired me to make my own when I got home. I like it when a restaurant improves my cooking. Also, they make their own sausages. The classics are solid: weiner schnitzel, braised red cabbage, spaetzle all delicious. Anything braised or stewed will be excellent. The name of this place is Danos Heuriger. The Finger Lakes are at the same latitude as Austria. A heuriger is a wine tavern, and these restaurants dot the wine regions of Austria and Hungary, two countries that make excellent wine that is rarely exported. Many of the original wine makers in the Finger Lakes were from this European region. Expensive, which is why the bad service is so irritating. read more

I wanted to like this place. I read some reviews and wanted to try the Austrian menu. We ate outside and once we received the menu we had a hard time figuring out how to order. That's when doubt seeps into the equation. If you order one of the spreads bread was extra. If you order a side it was an additional $5.75. - and that was for a side of sauerkraut. A 1/4 chicken was $9.00. A six inch 1/4 chicken piece with nothing else on the plate. They were out of the two most popular wursts. It was $40 with tip for the chicken and a wurst with sauerkraut and 1 beer. Incredibly overpriced and underwhelming. read more

We had a great late lunch here. Everyone ordered a different item so I feel as though we had a nice sample of their offerings. Everyone in our group was happy with the food, wine, and the view. read more

We love this place and have visited occasionally over the past 8 years, food is always amazing and it's a great location. Tonight however we were greeted by the angry wife of the owner who scolded the hostess in front of us, awkward. We had been on the wine trail and not dressed up but it was early before 5. We felt like she didn't want us seated with others in our shorts and t-shirts. Then our waitress, Laura, was less than friendly. The bussers attempted to clear our table twice before we were done with dinner even though the place was pretty empty. So disappointed to write this review. I would typically give 5 stars. But not today. It ruined the experience - uncomfortable and unwelcoming. read more

On its way out. Unfortunately this was one of the worst meals/dining experiences we have had on the lakes. We come into town every July for a few weeks and stay at Geneva on the Lake. Try to visit as many of the wonderful restaurants in the area during our visits. Food was average, drinks were bad, service was nothing short of offensive - slamming plates down on our table - rude comments - manager couldn't care less. Should have listened to our local friends who advised to try other places. Disappointing night out... read more

We stopped here recently while out exploring the wineries. The spreads and Raclette were delicious. The bread was really good but we didn't have to get the full basket, the half basket is substantial. Overall really nice food and nice place. Service was a little slow but the food saved it. read more

Couldn't even try the food during this visit because of the awful service. For a Thursday lunch during peak summer season they only had one server who we never actually saw. They warned us that they had only one server so it might be a while, but after 10 minutes we made for the exits. Even with one server, there were only a few filled tables there, and we could have at least been brought some bread or offered drinks. For the prices they charge (for good food based on my past experiences) I expected better. read more

Very rude restaurant owner. If you have a cellphone in your possession, it's better if you don't bring it because the owner will yell at you for having it. The food I could say was average. But very poor service. read more

Let me just say that my rating is not because of the food nor the service. It is because of the unprofessional manager which i believe is the owner's wife. First the good: I live in the area and I've been to Danos 5 different times and I have ALWAYS been impressed with the food. So when my friends from CT came up, it was a no brainer on where I was going to bring them. It was 13 of us and we sat outside and the scenery was amazing. Our waitress was extremely helpful and recommended the chef plate. The appetizers, spreads, meats, sides and desserts were AMAZING!! The waitress was extremely helpful and had a great personality and was professional..So much so we decided to tip 22%. We paid mostly with cash and split $170 on two credit cards. When we realized things we were taking long in getting our cards back to us we decided to get up and see what was taking so long. All of a sudden the manager/owner's wife came out yelling at us ..HOLD ON HOLD ON!! She said that they did not add tip to the bill and we did not give enough, she then proceeded to count the money and credit card charges right in front of us and everyone else. Needless to say it was EXTREMELY embarrassing to see her making a scene in front of the entire outside dinning room. It was discovered that SHE missed one of the credit cards that we gave the waitress, which is why the bill was missing the tip that we GENEROUSLY gave more then what was recommended. When she left a few of us decided to go in and let her know how unprofessional she was and how embarrassing it was for her to come out to our table and make a scene,implying that we were trying to short change the staff. Instead of humbling herself and apologizing she came with a line of excuses as to why she was justified. Not saying this will be my last time at Danos but it will be the last time I tip as generously as I did and definitely the last time I show up with a large group. All in All ...Food (4 stars), Service (4 stars), management needs some training read more

Dano used to be a cook in a fraternity at Cornell. That was the only thing I knew about this place before going. If you ever lived in a frat/sorority and have been on the house dining plan, you know that's not something to brag about. We got there early and were able to score a table outside on the patio. The scenery is so beautiful that the memories bring tears to my eyes.* I never had anything Viennese, so this was an eye-opening experience. Everything here is ordered a la carte so it's not easy on the wallet. They have a decent wine selection from neighboring vineyards as well as some Austrian beers/wines. The spreads here are AMAZING, don't overlook them! You can see them in the display case as you walk thru the dining room and I admit they don't look appetizing in there. You can order 3 spreads for $6.75, be sure Liptauer and roasted red pepper spread are two of your choices. (I'd stay away from the artichoke lemon, because it's grounded artichoke, lemon and sea salt.) Don't forget to order the bread basket for $4.75, this is when the a la carte style menu starts to hurt so look to the daily specials. Some specials are not a la carte hence, more items in each dish. I ordered the Austrian bento box special ($19) which consisted of a spread, Viennese cabbage, bratwurst, roast pork shank, cucumber salad, spatzle and knodel. The pork shank was so tender that I just drooled on my keyboard thinking about it. (TMI?) The spatzle and knodel was an odd pairing because they are both starches. The service was great; I love a place that manages to keep my water glass full for the length of my meal. Dano's also does catering and private parties so they may not always be open if you're in town. This place is a bit off the Seneca wine trail but is a great place to start/end your wine travels. I can't wait to go back *No, YOU"RE A PANSY. read more

I have been to this place twice - once in June 2013 and another time in July 2014. The first time, I was extremely impressed with the service. The owner herself came out, explained the menu, their philosophy and suggested food items. We had a wonderful time and I ordered the farmer's plate which is one huge chunk of meat - perfect for a guy like me who loves his pork. From this experience, I would rate this place as 5 stars Unfortunately, the second time I went with great expectations and ordered the farmer's plate again seeing that I so very much enjoyed it the first time. I could barely finish it (and only did because I had been taught not to waste anything on my plate). The pork shanks were the driest I have ever tasted and I could barely chew let alone swallow with mouthfuls of water. This is not the worst faux pas however. Based upon the excellent hospitality last time, I gave frank feedback to the waitress about this and I got an acknowledgment that the chef "knew" that it wasn't good because of some spiel about smoking it for too long and double cooking it. I don't care. If I am paying $30 for dinner then please do not put something uneatable on my plate. The waitress did not offer one word of apology or even offer a discount or something in redressal for this horrible steak. I don't usually write lengthy reviews on yelp but when I do its usually extremely good or extremely horrible. In this case, it was extremely horrible. I will not go to Dano's again. read more

This place has a definite WOW factor when you walk through the huge entrance door. High ceiling, tasteful decor, and glass walls allowing views of Seneca Lake. We sat on the patio so that we could see the sunset as we dined. The ambience, the service, the location are all 5 star worthy, but I gave this place 4 stars because of the food. Maybe Austrian food is an acquired taste, but I don't like that everything on the menu is made in advance and kept refrigerated or under a warming lamp. So expect your hot entrees like short rib to be lukewarm at best. When ordering drinks stick to the local wines as they are many to choose from instead of beer. read more

It's a very nicely appointed restaurant, beautifully decorated inside and with a nice outside deck and view of the lake. We stopped for a quick late lunch, so only ordered cream of tomato soup and a trio of spreads. They charge for bread basket - strange, in my book - so we got 1/2 of fill Basket. We got the house special sprawls, pumpkin seed oil and artichokes ones. My favorite was the green pumpkin seed oil spread, my husband liked he artichokes spread a lot. Selection of bread in the basket was good. Cream of tomato soup was good as well. I noticed from the photos entree portions were huge - same with the soup, even a cup was a rather large cup. Service is pleasant, albeit a bit slow when it gets busy. read more

I am extremely disappointed with Yelp and how it allows people to write their experiences, without an oposing view from the reader. Everyone obviously has the right to an opinion about a restaurant they've been to, but if they don't know anything about a restaurant or the restaurant business, how do they have the right to be so dignified? !?! I am reacting to a review about a certain magnificent restaurant on Seneca Lake or any other restaurant, for that matter, that is always busy, with tasteful poeople. if you come at 7:30 on a Saturday with 14 people and you lie and say you didn't get your bread or food get for 2 hours, that's absurd!! And the first thing you do is sit down and ask where is the the gluten-free menu?!?! Not every place in the world has one!!!And Yelp allows people to say such things, and I do appreciate the kindness of the people that are restaurant savy and who know how to be classy and write wonderful comments because they understand what it is to be proper. But I am just disgusted with the people who think that they are the kings of the world and consider anyone who works in a restaurant to be robots!! Restaurant Front of the House, Chefs and Owners kill themselves to please the public and should be glorified! You know what you can do, is go somewhere like McDonald's and will you get your grub in 30 minutes. read more

We recently came for lunch during the week. I don't think I have ever been to a restaurant that was so great in some areas and so bad in others. I read the 5 Star reviews as well as the 1 Stars and I understand where both are coming from. The style and aesthetics of the place are awesome. The food is awesome. However there was only one server working and the front of house manager was also taking some tables, including ours. Tables that had the full time server were happy. People with ours were unhappy. We almost walked out because we were being so ignored. But when we got our food, we stopped dwelling on the service and enjoyed it. If we had sat at a different table this might have been a 5. All they need to do is hire more good servers. read more

Oh yeah! I was squeezed in as a #3 at the last minute. Staff went out of their way to be accommodating and service was fantastic! The 3 of us ordered heartily and we couldn't be happier! The schnitzel... the sauerkraut... the veggies... The bread and cheese! You MUST go here! Reservations needed. Go here! read more

We finally made it to Dano's last night for dinner. The location is beautiful, overlooking Seneca Lake. The parking lot is mostly level, gravel surface as is the path to the door. Slight bit of a challenge for someone with impaired mobility but not too bad. The building itself is contemporary wine trail architecture, interior is tasteful and the outdoor, canvas covered patio offers outstanding views. We were greeted quickly and offered our choice of interior or exterior seating, we choose the later. Our server explained the ordering process to us, everything is order a la carts and many items were on display in a case. There are also nightly specials. For appetizers, we decided to order 3 as there is a discount and sharing is encouraged here. My lady picked a cucumber/ dill salad while I went for a horseradish/beet salad. We also had a Gorgonzola spread with came with a basket of assorted German breads. All of the apps were excellent! Very fresh and tasty. For our entres I ordered a Viennese Bento box and my wife picked a flank steak sandwich served on a ciabatta roll. The bento box contained a cucumber dill salad, a cabbage salad and red cabbage salad and a potato salad along with a German noodle called a spakle (sic) which has a similar texture to gnocchi but lighter. It also had a roasted pork flank and a bockwurst sausage (I believe made on site). All were delicious! The flank steak ciabatta came with cabbage salad and a potato salad (potato salads were a vinegar based, not mayo). Portions were good sized and the steak was prepared well. Extensive wine selection although we opted for a freshly blended wine spritzer. A very enjoyable meal, service was excellent (our server, Tamila, was very gracious in explaining the various dishes) and prompt without any rush. Dano's is definitely worth the ride! read more

Dano's Heuriger on Seneca - Modern European Near Me - Lodi, New York

I always get the bento box. Always. I know bento is not authentic, but this is truly the best way to sample a little bit of everything delicious. The farmer's plate is another good choice for variety. Dano's was usually a group adventure, so the rotating small plate appetizers were always sampled. Cheese, meats, spreads, everything here is great! The desserts are equally delectable. There's a decent beverage selection, highlighting some local Finger Lakes wines. Plus, the view of the lake is amazing. read more

Amazing authentic German food. Selection and variety were consistent with large city restaurants. Pricing was decent and not crazy high. Views of the lake only compliment the architecture of the space. Go here. read more

Dano's is a must visit if you're in the Finger Lakes. The food comes with a very high approval rating from my Bavarian boyfriend, and that takes a lot! Dano, wife and staff are super friendly, as well, and it's wonderful location. The best is outside on a summer day. read more

We went there at sunset, it was quite the view. Overlooking the Seneca lake. The restaurant has a nice ambiance. All the dishes we ordered were amazing, try their many little sides. Personally we liked the horseradish walnust spread, the read more

After hearing reports from friends who dined here and reading the recent Syracuse newspaper review we decided to take the scenic drive to Dano's for dinner Saturday night. It's 1 hr 20 min from Syracuse by way of the Thruway and Rte 414 but we took the scenic route through Skaneateles and Auburn and spent 90 minutes of pleasant travel getting there. Modern, airy light filled space with a contemporary but casual feel. Floor to ceiling windows and a covered patio allow a spectacular view of sunsets on Seneca Lake - the shore of which is 300 to 400m yards from the property. Simple menu of Austrian traditional specialties with an emphasis on house cured meats (bratwurst, knockwurst and bockwurst,) spreads with bread, and "salads" (most of which do not include greens.) We shared a full bread basket (truly excellent breads) with a plate of three spreads, one cup (really a small bowl) of cream of wild ramps and garlic soup (subtle but phenomenally good,) and each had the "1/4 roasted chicken." They allow a choice of light or dark meat and the 1/4 chicken of dark meat is just one large chicken leg (no wing) but at $5.95 with two side dishes included it's still a bargain. The chicken was excellent - juicy and nicely roasted with a crispy caramelized skin. I had a knodel (like a ball of poultry dressing) and sauerkraut as my sides and my GF had asparagus and spatzle. Her sides were excellent - mine were just "okay" (no one - and I mean no one - makes sauerkraut like Eva's in Solvay and Dano's was no exception.) Also had one glass of grape juice from a local farm - quite good (concord style or so it appeared.) I finished a cup of coffee from Keuka Coffee Roasters - much better than average for restaurant coffee. Rarely do I ever find a cup of coffee in a restaurant that's good enough to warrant a second cup (often not even the first cup!) but this was better than decent. We shared a piece of chocolate-apricot cake that we both agreed was one of the best desserts we'd had in years. Not overly sweet, not overly dense, and just when the taste of chocolate was dissipating at the end of each bit there was a burst of raspberry flavor on your tongue. It came with dense home-made whipped cream on the side that was also excellent. Service was casual, efficient and unobtrusive. The menu may not be for everyone but we really enjoyed it and will return in the area or we can justify the long drive. Overall bill for all of the above was $52 including tax but not including tip for two people. Great experience and very affordable by finer restaurant standards. read more

WOW! Fresh, amazing and delicious food. I love how everything from the smoked trout to the schnitzel taste amazing! One time they had a wild ramp(onion) spread that was to die for. All the food from the bread to the sausage is made in house and is done very well. I would recommend this to anyone looking for great food while out wine tasting or enjoying the lake. read more

What a cute place! A unique Austrian style restaurant where all the food was marvelous. It is heavy cuisine-I can't see eating it all the time. I recommend getting a large variety of items and sharing. Do not miss out on the delightful spreads. Our server was great, though the owner's wife who greated us came across a tad snooty, so I am taking a point off for service. I get enough attitude in the city- I want warm and friendly when I am upstate! read more

We love this place- great view, great service and the spreads are amazing especially the horseradish walnut and liptaeur. I also liked the potato salad and the fried chicken was just perfect. A word of advice- if u want the hamburger which btw is beyond yummy reserve it in advance as they sometimes run out. read more

Authentic German food well prepared. Beautiful view and great service. Got here early and they were more than happy to take care of us. Try the Schnitzel!! read more

Beautiful location, very cosmopolitan decor inside ordered the charcuterie sausage sampler, bread basket and pate' for appetizers and the Viennese bento box but couldn't finish it . Everything was very very good. Great vines also. read more

A must stop. Real Austrian food. The sauerkraut is amazing. The sausages and spreads are quite good. The views of the lake an decor make this a very nice late lunch or early dinner. read more

We have come here every year for our anniversary dinner since 2007. Every single year this does not disappoint as one of the best meals we have. Great views, great food that is different than what we are used to, and a relaxed atmosphere. I simply cannot understand anything other than a very positive review. We love this as our annual tradition and it never is less than extremely enjoyable! read more

The restaurant did not advise me they require masks, after speaking with them on the phone not once, but twice, to confirm a reservation. After arrival, and seeing the mask requirement sign, I stated that we did not have masks, as if there is currently no mask mandate in NYS, or the county in which this restaurant is located. I was more than happy to don a mask at their request, but was advised they "ran out" of masks and we could not be seated without masks. The host asked his manager (or possibly the owner) if she had any extra masks, and she snidely commented as she passed by "I don't understand why people don't go out without masks." A mask requirement by a private establishment is perfectly acceptable to me, as I have the choice to dine there or not, but the attitude I encountered was entirely unacceptable. If you are requiring customers to wear masks in a state & county that have no mask requirements it is your responsibility to provide them, and advise customers *prior* to arrival. read more

Dano's is a great upscale stop for food in the Finger Lakes. This is a heuriger restaurant, which is kind of like the Viennese version of tapas - small plates meant to be shared. Much of what is offered is cold - typically cheeses, spreads and potatoes - and the hot items are similar to typical german fare - lots of sausage and sauerkraut. It is definitely something different and isn't for everyone, but it's one of the few good restaurants open year-round, and you can find a good meal without spending too much. read more

We had a chef's tasting. Don't skimp on the spreads! Theyre amazing! The eggplant appetizer dish and the goulash are the best. The other dishes were average tasting. read more

I love german food. And this place knocks it out of the park. The food and the beverage list is unbelievable. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more