Green Elephants Restaurant

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!

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Roosterfish Pub

3.3(481 reviews)

I came in for dinner. It's a nice space, they have a full bar, and a good list of craft beers. The…read moregentleman who served me was very friendly. I ponder the menu, it's a decent sized menu, with a good amount of items I decided to go for my old standby, the poutine. I put in my order, and he brings it back quick. It was a decent portion. The fries were well seasoned, crispy on the outside, yet tender on the inside. They were very good. The gravy. Was just the right texture. Not too thin, and not too thick. It was a good quality gravy. It had a deep rich flavor. The one problem, is that there was a very small amount of the cheese curds. They were basically not even the full cheese curds, just little chunks here and there. What cheese curd I got was good, there just was hardly any of it. Let's face it. Poutine without cheese curds is just "gravy fries." Even though there was hardly any of the cheese, curds, overall, it was still a good meal. I left stuffed. Poutine and a soda, the price was reasonable. I would like to try some of the other items on the menu. Thanks.

The nicest people! Owners! Servers! Great food&drink. Very…read morereasonable pricing and lots of food options!

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Thai Elephants

4.5(307 reviews)

The food here is delicious and seems very authentic!…read more The service was good...you are seated my a host and then your orders are taken and everything is brought to you. The ambiance is nice...it was quite busy when we were here, but was not loud at all. If you are looking for thai food, definitely check this place out! You won't be disappointed!

The ambiance was very nice. Well decorated and clean. The Resturant was crowed around 5:30 however…read morethey found us a table for two. Service was great. Took our order quickly and checked on us often. We both ordered the chicken pad Thai. Nice size portion chicken was moist however, the dish over all was dry and the noodles lacked flavor. Will try and return to try other items on the menu.

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Blue Pointe Grille

3.6(114 reviews)

0.3 mi

We had excellent service here and a nice meal…read more We chose: - Butternut Squash Cream Soup - Strawberry Salad with Mandarin Orange and Salmon -Cobb Salad The bread bowl was stellar and the interior is nice and cozy. Some tables have water views. My friend has a soy allergy and our server was really good about checking items for her. That allergy can be tough.

When we travel, we always treat ourselves to a 'fancy' dinner where we splurge a little bit more…read morethan we would normally. After a not so great experience at Sapalta, we were a bit rushed to find a place for dinner on a Saturday night, which is no easy feat on a summer night. Considering the yelp reviews missed the mark with Sapalta, we figured we'd take a chance on Blue Pointe Grille and as soon as we walked in, we knew we had made the right decision. Firstly the wait staff were so kind and attentive. I wish I knew the name of our waitress, but right away she made us feel welcomed. She started us off with a bread basket and we had a couple of cocktails. For an appetizer we tried the fried calamari, mainly because I'm a sucker for banana peppers (or cherry peppers) with calamari. The calamari came with a pepperoncini and caper lemon aioli, which it didn't need but it was a nice twist considering most places will serve calamari with marinara. For dinner we split a bottle of wine, and opted for their catfish special and their chargrilled frenched pork chop. I was advised that the pork chop was a large cut of meat and would take some time to cook through which was fine because we had opted to sit outside and were delighted to watch the sunset. The entrees were excellent, and came out quicker than we expected. Overall, we had a great experience. If you have the chance to sit out on their patio, I definitely recommend it as you'll get beautiful views of Seneca Lake, and the boats coming into dock. Afterwards, I recommend taking a stroll down the pier to take in the sights. I'm glad we ignored the yelp reviews and opted to dine at Blue Pointe Grille.

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Complimentary bread basket

Graft Wine Cider Bar

4.3(154 reviews)

0.2 mi

Enjoyed a date night for two. Got to sit outside, which is very nice because they were busy even at…read more5:30 PM on a Saturday. Service was friendly and helpful, but was slow at times. Didn't mind too much because we didn't have to be anywhere though so enjoyed savoring our drinks and people watching since we were on the sidewalk. Perfect fall night for just that. For cocktails, we got the Lakewood sparkling And a glass of red wine. The sparkling went great with the Mussels we got for our appetizer. Also enjoyed our entrées of Halibut and Chicken. The halibut was definitely better and more interesting. The chicken was fine just not as much flavor. Probably wouldn't order it again.

We'd received so many recommendations for graft during our long weekend in Watkins Glen. We came in…read moreright at opening (4pm) because we knew it fills up fast and they don't accept reservations. We loved from their website that Graft sources local and keeps their menu seasonal. Everything was VERY good, but I'm not sure that it matches the immense hype. Maybe we didn't order the right things. I was only able to snap a photo of the squash which was actually my favorite part of the meal. I got the half chicken with beans and rice, and my partner got the flank steak. The chicken was quite salty but very good. The steak was cooked well and very flavorful, though the portion was small and there was nothing about it that particularly stood out. Again, a solid meal and a super cute atmosphere and we will always support restaurants which feature local/seasonal menus, but this one fell a bit flat.

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The Colonial Pottery & Creamery

4.4(109 reviews)

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Its such a cute old colonial home. Enjoying ice cream on the porch is usually dreamy. Today a sweet…read moreyoung lady helped me pick peach and pistachio. And unfortunately i was underwhelmed. Neither had a distinct flavor. I mean cone on peach ice cream should tast like peach.. but it was just creamy sweet with a smidge of peach when you bit a random piece of fruit.. Sad. Maybe new owner manager? Not sure. Try again later this summer

Everything is absolutely charming about this place. The motel rooms look precious and the ice cream…read moreis delightful. Had the coffee and chocolate coconut ice cream. It did not disappoint! The lovely person working the counter was kicking butt and made the line go by super fast!

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Babes and Buds A Coffee Lounge & Boutique

4.2(59 reviews)

Excellent breakfast. The two friendliest guys working behind the counter. Just sooooo nice and such…read moregood customer service. We tried a yogurt parfait, maple cream iced coffee, a Blue Ribbon croissant sandwich, apple fritter and an iced bourbon caramel latte and loved it all! Cute vibes inside but the real deal was the customer service. 10,000%

Found this place after hiking Watkins Glen. It was about an 8 min walk from the visitor center, but…read morethere are plenty of free parking spots nearby. First and foremost, staff are nice and welcoming. The place had a decent amount of customers but there were still some seating available indoors and plenty available outside. We got a Caramel Macchiato and a California Club. The coffee was great! The club was alright- the bread was too big and not like super tasty but the filling was good. Cutesy vibe and interior. Only thing was I had trouble opening the door to get out and had to put my food down and try a few more times before it opened- no harm, no foul- but was embarrassed lol.

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PSL and hot chocolate. Wanted to take a shop picture but it was crowded.

Holy Cow Meat Market & Deli

4.1(67 reviews)

0.5 mi

Great deli! Offering a wide assortment of sandwiches plus meats, fish, and cheeses to take home…read more Very neat and clean inside. They need umbrellas for outdoor dining.

The Reuben was packed full of meat and some very well. They have a relatively large deli menu for…read moredecent prices considering that this is such a touristy area. I would come back when in town.

Chicken wrap

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El Rancho Mexican Restaurant & Grill

3.5(104 reviews)

0.2 mi

First time here , visited this place on the weekend of the 4th of July . Ask u try to reach the…read moreplace, there is a shortage of parking spots. But we somehow made it there. Once u enter, we got seated , we were a party of 11 people with kids. Everyone ordered their choice of food . I ordered some shrimp fajitas and a mixed rice kinda item with drinks. The inside was not like a fine dining spot but not bad at all. Food tasted good!

Went with a friend and left feeling happy and full. We got the nachos to share and I wasn't…read moredisappointed - sometimes appetizer nachos can really skimp on chicken and cheese and that wasn't the case at all. We got a margarita pitcher to share which i appreciated them having on the menu. I would say it seemed fairly watered down but didn't expect anything else tbh. I got quesabirria and my friend got enchiladas and we both loved everything and had a ton of leftovers for the next day that held up super well!! The restaurant itself was not that nice but it wasn't dirty by any means and our server was very sweet and attentive.

Fun & colorful decor

Birria Tacos

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Seneca Sunrise Coffee

4.8(72 reviews)

0.2 mi

We needed a strong cup of Java for the road and Seneca Sunrise Coffee delivered. They had a wide…read morevariety of coffee beans and local honey and cheese. Wish we had more time to sit and enjoy. Maybe next time. We will definitely be back.

Delicious drink from this small business. Immaculate seating area outside with insane plants…read more Service was slow but we were in no hurry. Cute space and good coffee.

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Seneca sunrise roasted coffee for home brew

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Schwartz D.

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Celebrated my birthday with family at Green Elephant in Watkins Glen - a memorable experience! Sweet and attentive waitress greeted us from the moment we walked in. The owner and chef were passionate about their food and it showed in the phenomenal dishes. As a vegan, I was thrilled with the many delicious options. Fresh, flavorful, and satisfying soups, rice dishes, noodle dishes, and appetizers impressed even meat eaters in our group. Coconut dessert was out of this world! Impressive for a new restaurant committed to healthy, delicious, and ethical food. Top-notch service and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend for a dining experience that's both memorable and delicious! read more

Pongsakorn C.

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Drunken noodles is my favorite. And green curry tofu. Love love. 5 stars for me.

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