Food was excellent, portions were perfect. Server was a very nice young lady with yellow hair, she…read morewas very good and fast. Typical dinner look, very clean.

Food was served hot and in very timely manner and flavorful…read more Service was exceptional! Our server Tommy was quick and efficient and checked back to make sure we were not in need of anything. Atmosphere is comfortable and clean. Will definitely visit again when in this area!

This was our third stay at the Athenaeum, and we've now spent the last two years in Suite 8. We've…read morealready booked our return for 2027. Suite 8 has become our favorite room. It has its own private entrance and porch, and it's located right next to the Amphitheater. One of our favorite parts of the week is sitting on the porch in the evening and listening to the concerts without ever leaving the room. We still love the Athenaeum for its history, charm, and unbeatable location. Being able to purchase our Chautauqua gate passes through the hotel is another nice perk. They're printed and waiting for us when we check in, making arrival quick and easy. So why did I lower my rating from five stars to four? Housekeeping has changed noticeably since our first visit. During our week-long stay, the room was never actually cleaned. Towels were replaced and the trash was emptied, but the floors weren't cleaned, the bed linens weren't changed, and the room was never refreshed beyond the basics. We also ran into a maintenance issue. Although the shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers in the shower were full, none of them worked. We ended up buying shampoo and conditioner from the Plaza store and relying on the bar soap provided by the hotel. Neither issue ruined our stay, and we'll absolutely be back. But for a hotel of this caliber, I expect housekeeping and basic room maintenance to be better than what we experienced this year.

I stayed at the Athenaeum July 19-25. Before arriving I called to inquire whether there would be a…read morehairdryer and iron in the room and was assured that there would be. It did not occur to me to ask whether there would be a mirror in the room, as I've never been in a hotel that didn't have one. When I found that, aside from the small bathroom mirror located far above my height, there was no full-length mirror in the room, I asked about this at the front desk. I was told that they would see if they had a mirror that could be installed. When nothing happened, I inquired again and was told that the hotel had no other mirrors. Apparently, some rooms have mirrors and some don't and this seems to be fully acceptable to the management of the Athenaeum. I got no apology and was, in fact, made to feel like my request was unreasonable. If I were managing the hotel, I would think it worthwhile to send a staffer to the nearest hardware or dollar store to purchase a full length mirror and install it in the $400 deluxe double room. Total cost: less than $20 and a half hour time. Furthermore, the prefab plastic shower stall lacked a grab bar or even a shower mat. Given the average age and mobility of guests at the hotel, this seems like an accident (and liability suit) waiting to happen. I tried sending this as feedback directly to the hotel, but could not get to a link or contact info that would have allowed me to do so.

The Dutch Village Restaurant is a hometown favorite to be sure…read more The food portions are generous. The food itself is good. The decor displays Clyner New York pride. The building contains a Restaurant and a gift shop featuring local items. The bathrooms are through the gift shop. That is wise planning to get you to buy more. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly

This cottage-like diner/restaurant is a staple of Clymer, NY. It is near Peek'n Peak resort and…read moredirectly across the street from Necker's (another staple of the area). The service was extremely welcoming and friendly. The food was great as well. This spot has an extensive menu. The soup was my favorite dish of the day, and the homemade bread is a standout every time. Would also recommend the meatloaf. This is a seat yourself location with several dining spaces consisting of mainly tables and chairs and a few booths. The bathroom has 2 stalls.

They're open early for breakfast and remain open for lunch, so it's a coffee shop/ restaurant/…read morebakery. Breakfast served at all hours, and as I learned to my delight, so is the lunch menu! I explained to the waitress I'd been working nights, so the meal I was looking for did not include eggs. Could I get the soup and salad lunch special? She didn't bat an eye, and it was 7:30 am. The atmosphere at that hour was very much a retiree coffee klatsch; familiar and joking. The coffee was a bottomless refill, and the waitress knew all her customers. The decor of the restaurant leaned towards maps of Canada, snowshoes, and antlers. I absolutely loved what was on the plate as a side: The soft, fluffy, toasted and buttered roll. It was a cross between a Parker house and a crumpet. Delicious! The French onion soup was nicely toasted, with a cheese unknown in France: mozzarella. The side salad was large enough for an entree, and they were kind enough to bring me oil and vinegar when I requested a vinaigrette. (The balsamic kind, which they had, was too sweet for me). I'd love to come back and try their flaky-looking cherry turnovers or danishes.

On a spur of a moment decision to grab some breakfast on a Saturday morning, I found myself at John…read moreWilliam's. I initially planned on just grabbing a few pastries from their dessert counter, but ended up ordering chocolate chip pancakes to go. As I talked to the nice girl who rang me up, she suggested the pumpkin cookies and the brookie. I bought those as well to share with my mom. I can honestly say everything tasted so good! The pancakes were large and fluffy. The brookie was delicious, but the pumpkin cookies were the star of the show. Can't wait to go back and try more of their baked goods!

Had a nice lunch with my mother and brother. We ordered the fried pizza rolls to start as well as…read moresome à la carte salads. My entrée was the southern slaw grilled chicken sandwich, brother ate the PBBJ burger, and mother, the crowd pleaser. We thought the food was very good and service, efficient and friendly. The soda fountain "unsweet" tea was gross, though. One sip and I tasted the remnants of the brisk lipton raspberry iced tea that's found in the shared pepsi soda fountain spout. Good food and great location, but I will stick with water and/or a beer.

Food was Amazing! Got a burger and it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Waited probably…read more20-25 minutes for the food but definitely worth it. Service was amazing, only one girl working and she was on top of it working a full restaurant with every table taken and 3/4 of the bar taken up, deserves a huge raise. Amazing place to eat!

Amazing food, super nice staff. They have all different types of bread and options for food.read more

Always busy. Parking can be a challenge, but the food is delicious and the wait staff is super…read morefriendly and helpful.

Five Stars Isn't Enough for Adam and the Team at West Rose!…read more From top to bottom, West Rose delivered an exceptional dining experience. The food was incredible, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere in Ellicottville was fantastic - not a single complaint across the board. But what made our visit unforgettable was the General Manager, Adam, who gave us a masterclass in world-class customer service. Full disclosure: I had two complete "rookie mistakes" during our meal that I've never done in my life. First, while reaching for a slice of pizza, I managed to send the entire rest of the pizza - pan, rack, and all - crashing onto the floor. Mortified is an understatement. Before I could even finish apologizing, Adam stepped in. He had a staff member clean it up in literally ten seconds, flashed a warm smile, and calmly said a new pizza would be right out. Zero frustration, zero annoyance--he handled it with complete grace and had a second, fresh pizza at our table in minutes. He made sure I didn't feel embarrassed for even a second. To make matters worse, five minutes after walking out the door, my phone rang. It was Adam, politely letting me know I'd left my credit card behind. When I walked back in feeling twice as foolish, he handed it over with a smile and a good laugh after I admitted it wasn't my banner day. Great food is easy to find, but genuine, gracious, above-and-beyond hospitality like Adam's is rare. I Left a well-deserved tip and promised him I'd leave a review - and he truly earned every bit of praise. Don't skip this place if you're in Ellicottville! I know we'll be returning.

We came here after a day of skiing. I had been wanting to try it for a while. Maybe it was my fault…read morefor ordering the mushroom pizza, I did not think it was good at all. I did love the hummus though. So I'm definitely open to coming back, but I will definitely not be getting that mushroom pizza. Or the ginger drink. But the ambience is great and the service was pretty good. Matt thought the burger was good. We both didn't really care for the cheesecake.