My husband and I were happy to see that Dano's was opened and sitting customers. The food was delicious as always. We sat out on the veranda over looking the lake. Our server, Grace was so nice and attentive. She was engaging but never intrusive. Will recommend this place for social distance dining. I watched as the busy boys cleaned down the tables and chairs after ppl left. Highly recommended. read more

I find the scattered negative reviews hilarious! My wife and I and assorted friends and family have visited Dano's many times. Dano's is one of the most interesting and innovative restaurants in the entire country. Our most recent meal included a bluefish spread and local chanterelles from a forager. Have you ever tried to run an innovative ground- breaking restaurant ? I haven't, but as an interested observer, I can tell you its incredibly hard. Servers and cooks no doubt get frayed nerves sometimes and every once in a while everything doesn't turn out perfectly. If you want free cheesy bread w your meal go to a local pizza joint or burger palace, if you want outstanding food in an amazing atmosphere go to Dano's. And consider that everyone is human and everything may not always be perfect. Our server (michael?) was excellent and answered our many questions knowledgeably and with a smile read more

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We have been to Dano's before and loved the food. We took out of town guests there two weeks ago on a Saturday night. We had a reservation. At 7pm they had already run out of food on that night's menu. To add insult to injury, the owner then came to our table and started berating us for actually wanting food as advertised. She could not have been ruder. We will never go there again. read more

We greatly enjoyed a delicious and interesting meal, equally for both the vegetarian and the bratwurst-loving carnivore. Fully appreciating the gorgeous setting of the patio overlooking the Seneca Lake requires being willing to withstand some sunlight shining through some of the time as it lowers toward sunset around the overhang and sunscreens. Worth it for the beauty and the scrumptious food. As the vegetarian getting the veg bento box, I was delighted by about 10 different distinctive and super tasty dishes to sample, along with excellent Austrian bread and desserts. Hubby loved his sausages and sauerkraut with bacon. read more

We have to agree with Pasquale F. Danos came highly regarded and we had an 8:00 reservation. Got the COVID drill, which was fine.. After 45 minutes the waitress brought our bread and spreads, saying she didn't forget about us...after an hour, she offered to chill our wine. Food was good, but not over the top. Weiner schnitzel was lonely on the plate. Husband ordered soup, and only when we were asked if anything else was needed and he reminded them did they tell him it was all gone for the night. Watched the staff sip wine the whole time we were there. Owner didn't bother to stop by our table, but spent alot of time. sharing a 2010 with a table nearby. Won't be back. read more

I've been to Vienna. And I would put Dano's cuisine up against anything I had there. Their Weiner Schnitzel is absolutely wonderful and authentic. Their sausage sampler (everything made in-house) is excellent. They also feature a "Viennese Bento Box" where one can try several different dishes. And don't get me started on the strudel; it's amazing. Our server, Dylan, was incredibly helpful, attentive, and simply a nice guy. We loved it so much, we immediately made another reservation while we were still visiting Seneca Lake. Highly recommended! read more

While the place itself has a welcoming atmosphere and the view is really nice while eating but, the food is defiantly a concern. We heard great things from the locals and were very excited to indulge in a Austrian influenced menu. There also seems to be a lot of positive reviews and after experiencing the food I am very surprise of why this is. I will give a real portrayal of the food and maybe why you should chose to try another restaurant. The food is not overly complex very simple which can be fantastic if properly prepared. Unfortunealy the food was not prepared up to standards. The food here is a simple fair where a large portion is dedicated to roasting meats in the oven. The problem is when having the chicken I could tell that they were roasted hours ago and probably left in a warmer and then presented on the plate when ordered. The second dish we tried was the roast pork on the bone. The meat was cooked to the point where it was no longer edible. I mean this piece of meat almost made me choke. I don't like being overly dramatic and I generally try to make the best of things and just eat what's on the plate but, I was actually unable to swallow any of the meat. Now after telling the waitress of the situation and showed her the evidence she quickly removed the plate and return moments later. She apologized for the dish and said that we only have to pay for the sides and not the meat itself. I was a little appalled because you should never make a patron under no circumstances ever pay for any part of a dish if it is not edible or if there is a major issue. She may have been only following the practices of the restaurant and the problem was not the server (she was very nice) but the food. She also returned with a piece of pork shank that was just finishing roasting and wanted to see if we would like to order this dish. The problem again it was extremely dry. The spreads and cold bean salads and other delicatessen type dishes were all located by the entrance and displayed in a deli counter . Everyone in the reviews and in town talk about these spreads as if their some type of culinary wonder. Adding spices to cream cheese doesn't shout extraordinary in my book but to each their own. There is nothing flashy about the presentation and do not understand why people have raved about the plating techniques. Placing pickle cabbage on plate and slicing a sausage and placing it next to it doesn't visually stand out. To sum things up the food is just not that good. The menu is confusing and still don't understand if there serving family style or regular entrees. Also, What on the menu is makes it Austrian? Do they add certain spices to the meat when roasting that is not typical of other cuisine? To me the menu is representation of simple fair with some Austrian influence mix in here and there. The bottom line is try it for yourself and you decide I know I have. read more

This is the second time I visited this restaurant. The first time they had a special Turkish night and the food was really good. Tonight though, 6 of us went there and had the chef's table option. The result was 4 really small portions of meat with some appetizers and small sides. We obviously were still hungry after that, although our waiter and the chef had assured us that there would be so much food coming!!! The price was ridiculous as well at $30 per person. In addition, the chef/owner was walking around in his funny pants, probably making fun of us for paying $180 for this meal. Anyway, I would understand this if we were talking about some really impressive food. This is the kind of stuff you can find in any German restaurant around the world. No imagination, no interesting taste. It actually tasted like an amateur chef's work. I live in Ithaca and I have to admit that pretty much every restaurant in Ithaca is much better than this place in every aspect. I would only go there again if this was the only restaurant around. read more

Dano's really surprised me. On the outset it has every indication that it would be a proper restaurant; it has a beautiful sign out front, gorgeous architecture, nice web presence, unique theme and a tasteful interior. In reality, I was shocked at the negative front of house experience we had with each touch point; from the hostess, to our server to, who I think may have been, a manager. It is rare I leave an extreme review for one element of the experience, except the service here was awful enough to eclipse everything else. Dano's is on the east side of Seneca Lake. It is an Austrian restaurant. Very modern and beautiful interiors; high ceilings, red stained concrete floors, oversized abstract paintings, muted floor to ceiling wall colors and rusti-modern wood tables. Another thoughtful element about this restaurant is that somebody thought to add acoustic boards around the walls so the noise is under control. The restaurant also has a covered though open air patio which faces the lake. The food was very good. If you are willing to take a bet on the service, everything else is worthwhile including the atmosphere and the fare. The Viennese bento box was a great way to sample salads, a cheese spread, a wurst, and pork shank. The schnitzel was a bit undercooked and tough due to the rareness. We sent this back to be cooked longer. The restaurant offers a variety of Finger Lakes wines by the glass and bottle. If you missed a winery, there's a chance you'll have a second chance here. This restaurant also offers desserts, but we were so frustrated with our experience that we jetted after entrees. {rant fest} Now, about the service. The service here felt unaware, unprofessional and unapologetic - like the guests deserve this and apologizing for long waits, lack of service, ignoring customers, etc. was too much for the staff at Dano's. The server took 10 minutes to stop by our table to greet us and take our drink orders. The hostess filled water glasses of the guests she seated after us after staring at our table, despite our waiter never having come by. Our waiter was speed running anxiously from back to front, sweating profusely and sniffling which was a bit gross and created a negative energy. We couldn't flag down our (or ANY) waiter verbally or by eye contact or by waiving as all of them completely ignored our table. We had to stand up and tell the hostess that we needed a waiter. We had to send back our veal schnitzel as it was too raw and tough. Our server was rude about the meat being too underdone. He brought the plate back from the kitchen and then disappeared again, not noticing he didn't bring new utensils. We waived and said excuse me and he still did not return. At this point the manager (?) got involved and we expressed our complete frustration at the lack of attention to our table to have to go as far as standing up ourselves, and she said, "Well, I'm here now." A simple, "I'm so sorry, our...." would have diffused the situation, but instead she decided to fight on, and say something like, "If you made a reservation, then we could have planned for you better." To which we laughed!!! What a complete fool!! You mean, if only we didn't come here, to your HALF full restaurant, we would have saved ourselves the hassle of fighting with unprofessional serve staff? Heck yeah!!! {/end rant fest} I have no idea how there is such a discrepancy, but if that sort of thing happened at any professional restaurant with trained staff, there would be all kinds of apologies and visits from managers. Since this restaurant has "foot in mouth" troubles, I've decided to draft appropriate lines any of Dano's staff could tuck away into their repertoire for use with customers next time they face adversity! {rant fest 2} "Mam, I'm so sorry, we are understaffed today for the holiday and are only able to take reservations. Would you like to have a seat at the bar and enjoy a glass on us while a table becomes free?" "Mam, thanks for going out of your way to dine at Dano's on your holiday. We don't have a table right now for you, but would you like to have a seat here and enjoy a drink or an appetizer? It will only be another 10-15 minutes." "Mam, welcome to Dano's! Here's a couple menus. Please take a look at our extensive list of wines from the Finger Lakes region. I recommend the Damiani Bollicini. I will be back in a few minutes to take your order." "Mam, I'm so sorry for the delay. We are very understaffed here today due to the holiday. Thank you so much for your patience! Can I answer any questions for you?" "Mam, I'm so sorry I did not see or hear you call for me. What can I get for you?" "Mam, I'm so sorry your schnitzel is underprepared and unpalatable . I'll get that back to the kitchen and back to you right away." "Mam, thanks for your patience today. Can we treat you to a dessert on the house?" {/end rant fest 2} read more

Pretentious atmosphere, bad service and the person seating guests was acting absolutely overwhelmed even though the place was empty. We will definitely not be going there again, much better restaurants are available in the area. read more

Situated primely mid-way through Seneca Lake's eastern wine trail, its unassuming exterior gives way to a modern dining room and a beautiful covered patio overlooking a gorgeous view of Seneca Lake and neighboring vineyards. While Dano's is more of a traditional restaurant than heuriger, the fare is definitely Viennese. We started off with the house board, consisting of a sampling of rillettes, cured pork, pork belly, Austrian sausage, cumin chicken wings, buffalo cheese, quince paste, and chutney. All were so incredibly delectable that they were devoured almost as soon as our waitress placed them in front of us, so we ordered the also fantastic wiener schnitzel, knodel, spätzle, and finished our meal off with some strudel. I could have stayed all afternoon sitting on the veranda, snacking and ordering bottle after bottle of Finger Lake wine.... and we practically did. The warm summer breeze, sparkling lake backdrop, and generally delicious languidness that Dano's inspires lulled us into such contentment that before we knew it, three hours had passed. A beautiful pit-stop for wine trail pilgrims to stop in and and recharge at, but don't stay too long.....the perfect combination of great food and good wine in a picture-perfect setting is so bewitching you may never want to leave! read more

Every Sunday, I call home, and the conversation is almost always the same: Me: So, what'd you do this weekend? Mom: Oh, we went to Dano's today. After being dragged, somewhat reluctantly, four or five times, I can see the appeal. First, the space is gorgeous - plenty of room, fantastic view of the lake, nice furniture. The service is exactly what it needs to be for a restaurant like this - attentive, knowledgeable, and quick. Dano and Karen frequently swing by every table to make sure everyone is doing well and gives the place a very friendly, personal feel. The wine list is suitably wide, providing plenty of choices from all over Seneca Lake. There's also a reasonable selection of cocktails, beer, and other beverages for those who are burnt out on wine from a day of tasting. The food comes in a variety of options, from a sharable bread basket with choice of spreads, to full blown entrees. Any option is a safe bet. I've had: - a tomato soup, creamy and rich; - the heuriger burger, perfectly spiced and served with the right amount of toppings and spread, paired with a german potato salad; - the roast pork, juicy and delicious; - a hunter's goulash made with wild boar, bacon, and root vegetables that, along with the spatzle, was a fantastic midday meal I can understand why my parents keep going back, and why one of my wife's primary reasons for wanting to head back to Ithaca is to swing by. I highly recommend anyone traveling to the Finger Lakes make the trip to Seneca Lake and discover this gem. read more

The place was just beautiful, the food fantastic, the waitstaff knowledgeable, dog friendly, the view of Seneca Lake from the deck is amazing. Whether for lunch or dinner, RUN don't walk to this great place. During a Greyhound Event wine tour weekend it is nice to find a local place that will welcome your dogs as if they were family and at the same time fawn over them. Dano's had a gorgeous back deck off a very modern dining room with a fabulous view of Seneca Lake. My husband and I stopped for lunch between wineries on route 414. They allowed us to put a blanket out next to our table for the dogs and even brought out water for them as well. The food is amazing, some of the best I have had while traveling. The premise of this restaurant is similar to spanish tapas places. Order a bunch of small plates to share. We had one of the daily specials which was a locally made goat cheese with fig compote, a couple sausages, a housemade pickle plate (which was excellent), the Knodel (delicious) and the best Sauerkraut (braised with Bacon) I have ever had. If you are in the Seneca Lake region RUN don't walk to this fabulous establishment. Since it was lunch time and not super busy, the Chef/Owner himself came out to chat with us and the other tables (and fawn over the dogs) a few times, that to me speaks volumes of the type of homey place this is on the inside, and fancy on the outside. read more

Beautiful space, breathtaking views of Seneca and definitely a place worth stopping at along the wine trail. Reasons it's just "ok"? The food is overpriced, the portions are not generous and the service is so-so because the dining room is so cavernous. Dano's is gorgeous but feels like a cafeteria at an amusement park. I'm not sure why it feels like Disney World, but it does. It's not cozy - it's big guns blazing - and the menu is underwhelming in many ways. Much of it consist of cold starters like deli meats and cheeses and sausages; things that honestly don't require hours of preparation - yet the prices are steep. The standard potato/cabbage/pork dishes at German restaurants are small in portion but don't earn high marks for taste. Dano's is one of those places that is very pleasant and excels in theory more than in person. I do recommend going there in the summertime when the vines are bursting and sunlight drenches the lake and the vineyard and swells into the main dining room. For this reason the Heuriger deserves a pause for a glass of wine, some bread and some cured meat. read more

I have never been to a heuriger before, which is meant to offer a flexible option to traditional restaurants. Food is ordered a la carte, can be ordered slowly or all at once, and can be viewed at the display counter. An interesting idea, although I didn't see anyone at the restaurant going up to the display when I dined there last Saturday night. We found the menus a little overwhelming for first timers. The waiter was helpful with our questions however. There is a main menu with a lot of mainstay items (soups, spreads, salads, charcuterie, fish, roast meats, side dishes, vegetarian, sweets) and a fairly full specials menu with a dozen or so selections. This probably sounds picky, but for a first time patron of a Viennese heuriger, it all seemed rather complicated - perhaps a more simplified menu, set menu option, sampler menus, might have been better. We started with 1 spread and 2 salads: horseradish beet which had a lot of kick to it, cucumber dill (very refreshing), and liptauer which went well with bread. All the food thereafter was mediocre. We shared the farmer's plate, which was a piece of sausage, pork chop, pork rib, and meatloaf topped with heaping amounts of sauerkraut. The borscht was equally unimpressive. If you are dining late, make sure to bring a flashlight. Either I'm getting old and can't see properly or they need some extra lights for the path from the parking lot to the door!! One day, someone is going to have a bad tumble on the gravel parking lot without additional lighting. The building is modern and unique, although interior could use a paint job. With a bottle of pinot noir from a local winery, dinner for 2 was $90 including tax and tip. Given all the positive reviews and very large menu, I would like to give it another try if I'm back in the Finger Lakes. read more

This is a very limited review, because we stopped by just for two takeout desserts. But they were so fantastic that they warrant writing. One was a buttermilk panna cotta that was so simple and fresh, yet perfectly balanced. The apple strudel made us feel like we were in Germany, with a genuine apple taste and perfectly flaky pastry. Both were sublime. Very pretty interior, though we didn't dine there. read more

What a great place to visit while taking a break from the Wine Trail. We stopped here after visiting Shalestone and were not disappointed. My favorite thing about Dano's is that: a) it's named after a character from Hawaii Five-O (maybe not, but I like to imagine it is), and b) it is a tapas-style restaurant. You can order a delicious basket of crusty bread along with a variety of spreads to eat it with (whitefish, etc.), cheese plates, charcuterie plates, German specialties, etc. All of these can be shared for a nice, eclectic array of food. Also, the restaurant offers very nice views of Lake Seneca. One of the best of the places to eat on Lake Seneca, I think. read more

Everything here is sourced locally and made lovingly by hand by Dano or his wife. Though the restaurant is Viennese, there's a Hungarian element to it as well. We had a number of dishes including the charcuterie special, beets & horseradish, fennel & parsnip soup, braised sauerkraut, and spatzel. All were divine. The wine recommendations were spot on and the bread pudding dessert was the lightest and probably best bread pudding I've ever had. We came during a quiet period (post Labor Day but before the fall foliage) and practically had Dano to ourselves. He came out and spoke to us for quite a bit and told us much about himself (he's a former ballet dancer) and his approach. He makes his own cheeses and sausage and his vegetables come from his neighbors' gardens. We can't wait to go back. read more

Beautiful restaurant, service and attitudes of the staff was horrible. The lack of hospitality was overwhelming. As for the food, it was pretty good but I'm not going to say it was worth the price. I asked for a beer and never received it. When my party and I sat down the first thing out of my servers mouth was letting us know that they were out of burgers which I couldn't help but feel like we were profiled. Then came back and told us they could scrape up two in case we wanted the burger. While dining I could hear the experience from other guests around us and nothing seemed comparable to the treatment we received. read more

I may be generous with 3 stars, it was really more like 2.5 Dano's has a gorgeous space with amazing views. The initial service we received was very good, we were seated by the owner himself, and he was very accommodating. Despite the lovely space, the front of Dano's is set-up like some sort of high-end cafeteria. It had the kind of feeling of something trying to be cute and unique, but came across more as a bit pretentious and hipster. Once we were seated the service wasn't so good. Our server seemed to be run ragged by a group of young men constantly ordering more. She was definitely vying for a big tip from the group. When not tending to that table's needs, she seemed set on ignoring her other tables to catch a breath. Food is very good, but not at all filling and portion sizes are miniscule. Couple that with prices on the very high side for the area and expect to pay a bundle if you want to fill your tummy. If you are looking to sample the food, I would suggest stopping in for a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack rather than a complete meal. You will be hungry afterward anyway. . . read more

East side staple. Opulence in essence, superiority in style, and just good food. Dano was a mythical creature and shear force of culinary willpower. Somehow, Dano's makes Seneca Lake feel like the Austrian homeland. An entirely out-of-place eatery that somehow blends superlatively with the countryside. It is the Heuriger that we didn't know we needed. Graze on some refreshing mini-salads and voluptuous dips, then gorge yourself with the sausage or chicken or sauerkraut or whatever. Specials are usually sweet. read more

Now this place DESERVES to be rated and ranked high. Everything about these guys are perfect. That may be a grand statement but let me explain. I love these guys. I've been to my fair share of nice places, had amazing meals around the world, but this place is what I call perfect. The food was delicious, thoughtfully prepared and presented well. Each component was made carefully, dished appropriately and served with a smile and grace. The husband and wife team, husband cooks and wife bakes, works as a great team, the staff work well too. The design of the space is warm, sunny and beautiful, although a bit uninspiring from the parking lot. We loved the foods so much, we bought even more to bring home. They wrapped everything up nicely in containers, seperating everything for the long ride back. They are very thoughful, and their restaurant is brimming with pride. The price was right, great selection of wines and drinks, knowledgable staff and again, great food. This Austrian concept is like nothing I've had before, I only wish they had one closer in the city. I will definitely be back! read more

Dano's Heuriger on Seneca - Each component was beautifully presented and tasted different. cant miss their pickled potato salad! - Modern European Near Me - Lodi, New York

After a full weekend of wine tasting, ending our trip with a meal on the terrace at Dano's was the perfect way to cap off our Finger Lakes vacation. We found our way to this unique restaurant after a recommendation from our Watkins Glen hotel and we were so glad we decided to make a reservation. The location is beautiful-- overlooking the lake and a panoramic vista. The food was delicious-- German/ Austrian/ Hungarian specialties which our favorites were the schnitzel, the breads and spreads and the desserts. (Don't pass up the seasonal bread pudding- wow!) And our server Nicky was so attentive and friendly -- by the end of the meal she was practically family! Thanks to Dano's for the amazing meal-- we'll be back! read more

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

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My husband and I wen here for dinner after a day of wine/beer tasting. I decided to skip a cocktail and opted for some club soda. But the cocktail menu looked great. We started with the cucumber dill salad, because I'm a sucker for dill. For an entree we ordered the 1/2 chicken and schnitzel with a side of spatzle. The chicken was tender, divine, and wonderful. The schnitzel was a very nice portion and perfectly fried. Because I skipped cocktails, of course I had to order dessert. We had the torte - could have licked the plate clean. I ended with a coffee and a very full belly. I wish we had been there when it was light out because the inside has so many windows facing the lake. The view must be fantastic during the day. This will be a stop on the Finger Lakes tour next time I'm in town. read more

One of the first places in a while that gave me one of those oh my god wow. A great surprisingly spacious restaurant in the finger lake region (Seneca). Down the road from many delicious vineyards, which might I suggest you spend your time at before or after your meal. From their web site; "Heurigers offer a flexible option to traditional restaurants. Food is ordered a la carte usually directly from the display counter. Customers may order all at once or order slowly. Additional food can be requested as the meal progresses. Waiters can take orders at the table, they serve your food as well as take drink and dessert orders. Sharing is encouraged so customers have the opportunity to sample the many flavors of our cuisine. More traditional appetizer and entree options are available in the form of daily specials." My friends and I arrived for a late lunch and enjoyed a Chef's Table. The selection was wonderful, with courses timed perfectly. All the items were served simple, yet with a subtle new groove feeling. We began our meal with a selection of eight different spreads and a basket of mixed breads along with many cold style salads (not leafy). We progressed through our meal while sampling five or six different main entrees all served with wonderful side dishes and delicious sausages. Our server and the chef's managed to time everything perfectly and offered a warm friendly welcoming environment. We greatly enjoyed the food and the professional staff who waited and guided us through our journey. My only regret was reading the menu and thinking about all the others items I did not get to try! read more

We had a great dinner sitting outside. The service is friendly, nice ambiance, and the food was delicious. We'll definitely be going back.

I visited a couple of times many years ago. Loved it then, but was disappointed this time. The location is still amazing - a lovely view of the lake below. The interior is modern and interesting, and the outdoor/patio seating is attractive. The food is good - but not amazing. A little overpriced for what it is. Service was poor. I asked two different staff for information about ingredients, because one member of my party had a food sensitivity. Neither person came back with an answer to the question. Which is pretty crazy. Most disappointing, four of the menu items we asked about they were out of. And apparently we got the last serving of a fifth item. read more

Ended our day with a great dinner at Danos. Bored of typical tapas, Asian, Latin, American food, we tried an Austrian restaurant in the middle of nowhere in finger lakes. Clean and nice setting overlooking the Seneca lake, we opted for an outside seating. Genevieve our server, was very nice explaining the menu selections. We decided to order the dinner menu of different spreads as our appetizer. For my dinner, I ordered the catfish And my honey, the schnitzel. We enjoyed our appetizer a lot. We arrived when the sun was going down so it was scenic. When the sun set, it became chilly and I asked Genevieve if she can moved us inside. Genevieve was terrific and no problem to moved us inside . When the food came out, I thought the catfish was just another pan fried catfish like any restaurant because the way it looked. See picture attached. Oh boy, don't judge a book by its cover because it was good. They marinated the fish and the sauce it came with was delicious. The Schnitzel according to my husband tasted like what it supposed to be. Now onto to the dessert, we had the chocolate moose (Rigo Jansci). Let me tell you, I am not into chocolate but my husband likes chocolate so we ordered it. Now I understand why one of the yelpers was so disappointed when Dano's ran out of it. It was ridiculously delicious. read more

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

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I just got back from vacation; my family went all wineries in finger lake area- highly recommended!!!- try Wine Spectator for guide.... This restaurant is the gem of seneca lake. Best food in finger lake area. We went there 2 times and it was great both - the first time we ate in the restaurant and next day, we ordered lots of food togo and went some local secret swimming place. Fantabulous for togo and eat in!!!! read more

I completely agree with reviewers who like this place. The food was very good, especially the spreads and the meats. And the views are spectacular. Austrian food can be heavy, but if you share plates with everyone in your party, you can taste a lot of different things without filling up on one of the many delicious options. A couple of reviewers complained about the service. We had a great experience. In fact, our server was bringing things out a bit too quickly, so we asked her to slow it down a touch. We were on vacay and wanted to have a fun relaxing time, enjoying the food an setting. She was completely accommodating. If you're on Seneca Lake, this place is definitely worth a visit. read more

great food and service, we loved it. have the skat. great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

Authentic and excellent Austrian food. It's set up as a heuriger which is an Austrian version of a Tapas bar. The food is spot on. You are able to create your own experience here and you will not be disappointed with whatever you order. The ambiance and views are amazing. Eat outdoors on the covered patio and enjoy the breathtaking views of grape plantations and Seneca lake. Local wine and handcrafted cocktails round out this awesome experience. You need to make this a destination spot for dinner or lunch on one of your ventures to Seneca Lake! read more

We had 7 on very busy Saturday night, arriving in waves that took almost an hour for the entire group to show up. Dano's didn't mind. We didn't either, since we spent the time waiting for everyone to arrive by eating from the appetizer menu. The sampler platter had a bit of everything--spreads, meats, sausage, cheese and more. There was little bit of something for everyone. Next up was the pickle platter. Crunchy, sour, half-sour, garlicky, you name it. Just great. Our entree choices included the Viennese Bento Box (a must have), the Farmer's Plate, Roast Pork, Wiener Schnitzel...accompanied by Braised Red Cabbage, Vegetarian Heuriger Eggplant, wursts, knodel and Spatzle, Everybody tasted everyone else's, and everyone loved it all. The wine list was, not surprisingly, exclusively Finger Lakes--mostly riesling, of which Dano's has a dozen or so. Although the Anthony Road 2011 Dry was almost antiseptic, the 2012 Dr. Frank Dry Riesling was very enjoyable and fit the lighthearted meal. Our waitress, Genevive (spelling?), was the best. She's funny, knowledgeable and outgoing...great traits for someone doing what she does. And she takes great family photographs, too. In all $370, including tip. A young member of our party sat down at the piano and played a couple of songs for himself, and it seemed the owners and staff liked it, too. What a friendly place! When we come back to the Finger Lakes, we will return. read more

We went here on Sept. 20 for dinner. The building and view were absolutely beautiful.t On Sept. 22nd we were charged $136.64 for our dinner with the 20% tip they include in the check. On the 29th we discovered a new charge for $28.00. I sent a message on Facebook about the charge and was told to call. My wife called and spoke to the manager who immediately remembered my ticket "stating that she thought it was odd that we would tip another 20% on top of what was included" and that she had meant to call us but had gotten too busy. Didn't believe that. She said we must have made a mistake. Didn't believe that. but would gladly send a gift certificate for the 28$. We were certain we put a line through the tip section on our bill and requested a picture of the receipt. Upon receiving the picture, it was clear it was not in either mine nor my wife's handwriting. I also made a statement to my wife's that it was weird to not write a tip in. We both work in the industry so it's strange not to tip. It was also written on the customer copy. After informing her that it was not our handwriting she immediately said she would refund the 28, claiming there was some sort of mix up and there is no way anyone there would have intentionally written in an additional tip. Didn't believe that. Then we were told our customer copy must have some how ended up on another table where another patron got confused and wrote in the tip. DIDNT BELIEVE THAT When we followed up the following day the refund had still not been processed but they got to it immediately. We did receive our money back, but not before being given the run around on the additional charge and being told it was our own mistake. I have pictures of the "customer copy" of the receipt with a tip written in but for some reason they won't provide a photo of the receipt I signed and put a slash through the tip line. read more

Like many other reviews of this place, my wife and I found the service horrendous. We showed up right on time for our reservation at 8pm and they left us standing at the hostess stand for 20 minutes. No one even came over to greet us or to say that they will be with us shortly. I tried to wave someone over and the person put out there finger up at me and said one second. Then once at our table it took another 15 minutes to get a drink order taken. The food was extremely good I must say though. But when they add 20% gratuity for terrible service and terrible manners it leaves a bad taste in my mouth walking out. read more

We love coming here for a sparkling white with bread basket and spreads.. Usually Liptauer , Gorgonzola with walnuts and sacher.. quiches are delicious as is the goulash and Bento Box Austrian style read more

Dano's Heuriger on Seneca - Dano's is one of our all time favorites up in the finger lakes region! - Modern European Near Me - Lodi, New York

Everything was great about this place except hostess/owner, as others have noted. We were not asked about our preference on white or dark meat for chicken, or breast vs leg. We got a dark meat, leg with barely any meat on it. When we tried to return it, the hostess/ owner came running over and screamed at us, blaming us for it. It ruined the whole meal. Meanwhile, she sat there having a feast in plain view like a fat pig. Two stars for the ambiance and our poor, nice waiter. AVOID this like plague. Much better places to go. read more

Goulash is great. Cocktail:Austrian excellent. Wings were excellent. Good service. No room for desert

In the 4 years I lived in Ithaca, I never made it to Dano's old restaurant in The Commons and now I wish I had! Dano is an absolute joy who seems to genuinely love cooking and making sure his guests have a nice meal. My bf and I had lunch here during our self-guided Seneca Lake wine tour and it was simply delightful. We sat on the gorgeous back patio and Dano came over several times to chat and make sure we liked our food. They were out of paté so we tried a bluefish spread that was pretty good but I would have preferred paté. But the bread basket it came with was awesome, especially the savory cream-puff looking knots and crispy crostini. B had a huge sausage plate with yummy stoneground mustard. I had the Viennese Bento Box and loved almost every bit of it. The pork shank was AMAZING - falling-off-the-bone tender, juicy, and flavorful. I'm saddened to read that not all Yelpers had the same experience with their pork shanks; mine was perfect and certainly cooked fresh. I had been excited to try the Liptauer (an Austrian cream cheese spread with red pepper, paprika, and other spices) but this turned out to be my least favorite item in the Bento Box. It wasn't bad, but it just tasted like heavily paprika'd cream cheese, and I didn't want to fill up on that spread over more bread when I had so many other tasty things on my plate. I finished every last drop of the buttery soft Spaetzle and the braised sauerkraut with bacon though. Yum!! No way I could have finished the whole Bento Box, even without the bread and extra spread. It was a ton of food. The meal wasn't cheap but it was the most perfect spot to sit outside and enjoy a leisurely, filling lunch during our wine tour. read more

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

The food here was very good. Try the scoops of heaven called deliciousness. Make sure to spread with care as you have to pay for more of the delicious bread. I found that to be a tad off-putting, but I understand how it goes with bread. The menu boosts local distilled liquor which I love, love, love! This gives you the opportunity to try them if you do not get to the distilleries (not that this means to miss them). While the service was friendly and excellent, they are slower than Christmas coming to a preschool child (that means it takes some time to get your stuff). The desserts were over the top great. If you love Austrian/German type food, this is the place for you. If you have never tried it, this is the place for you! Oh, yeah, kick@ss view of the lake! read more