A nice option for dining after the local places close up. Red wing is a small hotel bar &…read morerestaurant. It's cozy and warm- only a few tables. I found the menu very limited. As a diner with dietary issues and seafood allergies I was hard pressed to find anything to order. The restaurant was quiet, servers were very attentive but I didn't find anything on the menu that I would be yearning to go back there for.

Friday evening and we wanted to find a casual place to eat. Several friends had recommended this…read moreplace. I was a bit skeptical given that it was in the breakfast room of the Best Western hotel in Hammondsport. But even with that said, it was worth a try. Not many people when we first arrived. But by the time we left, it was full. Other than a bit of a wonky set up in the small dining area, it was a wonderful experience. Service was good and attentive. The food was quite good. I started with the recommended French onion soup. It was really good. My wife had the special pork shank which she said was quite good. I had the crab cakes, which were also really good. When the bill came it was about what I expected. This was a terrific "find" for an early January Friday evening.

Wow! Hidden gem of a cocktail bar. This guy knows what he's doing. I didn't think I would find a…read morecocktail bar of this standard in Geneva, NY but I misjudged. Got the recommendation from a local winery and they did not steer me wrong.

Creative Sunday brunch menu and reasonably priced. Service was excellent. Looking forward to…read moredinner the next time in town.

My daughters and I rented a house on Loon Lake in July and really wanted to come here but time was…read moreagainst us. We came back in August from Maryland and HAD to come to Station 26! It was wicked busy with a private event on one half of the pub, but everyone was very attentive and friendly. The food was AMAZING!! The pretzel app was great and felt freshly baked! My youngest felt her wings (BBQ) were one of the best she has ever had (that says alot since that is all she orders anywhere) and my oldest loved her pasta! Huge portions! We are still talking about it!

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 !

Once you've made the trip to Casa Mezcal, you see the outside and you're not sure ... but then, you…read morego inside. It's a festival of amazing, kind service team members and a fiesta-like atmosphere. I was immediately awed by the 3 foot drink that I saw someone drinking at the bar. :) We have been there many times since, sitting in both the bar and the dining room to enjoy some AMAZING food. I've tried about 6 things and my husband too - we both LOVE this place and will continue to visit often. Check it out!!

We stopped by this restaurant on our way to Corning and visited for dinner. The restaurant seemed…read morequite busy when we arrived, but we were seated without much delay. We ordered the veggie bowl, chimichangas, and chicken with grilled vegetables, and all three dishes turned out to be delicious. The flavors were well-balanced, and the portions were satisfying. The service was a bit slow, likely due to how busy the restaurant was, but the quality of the food made up for the wait. Overall, we had a great meal and would consider stopping by again when passing through the area.

Vinifera Flagship is so charming! Down a European-esque street in Geneva NY, duck in for delicious…read morecocktails expertly crafted and local and international wines. We have enjoyed the speakeasy several times and are treated to a cool, cozy vibe by proprietor Jim Cecere! His service is 5 stars!!! Definitely a must visit if in the Finger Lakes!

The most incredible (and only) speakeasy in the Finger Lakes…read more After hours of driving, we knew we needed a cool spot to go to at night for some delicious wine. Of course, the Finger Lakes are KNOWN for wine so we're just thinking we're making reservations for a wine bar (with "speakeasy" vibes). Which that would've been totally cool with us. After continuous back and forth, changing our reservations 50 million times, adding and taking people out, we finally made it to Vinifera on a Friday night and were super apologetic since we had to make yet another change. The staff was absolutely incredible and accommodating, they made sure our party of 10 would be in the same room/table. The only "downfall" was that we'd have to share the room with another small party. Which was absolutely not a problem and we ended up being BFF'S with them by the end of the night. We met the owner Jim - the most incredible human - and he took us down to the speakeasy (which passes right through a super secretive door in the back of the main room upstairs). Side note - the main room upstairs is a vibe on it's own btw and we would've been absolutely fine and happy there. It's an actual wine store and you can purchase all kind of local wines. Be sure to ask and get all the recommendations you want. Not only did we get to enjoy an incredible time but we got a super cool VIP experience and learned the story and so much history about this place, the concept, the origin and what sparked the idea of creating it. That itself, was a treat. On to the actual speakeasy experience. When you go downstairs (through that fun super cool super secretive door) - you're instantly transported to another era, another time. It's dark, it's velvety, chandeliers, spiderwebs (the aesthetic kind, idk if there were actually any but it fit the vibe in my head), Leonardo Da Vinci, Mona Lisa, candles, curtains. There are two super cool rooms, one to the right (which is where our large party sat at) and one to the left - totally recommended for smaller groups, it's cozy, it's chill, you can interact and share with other guests too. Just by this, I'm wowed. As if this wasn't enough, the drinks were absolutely incredible. I ended up ordering some kind of a smoked drink and they happily substituted the regular old fashioned for mezcal. What a dream. Everyone was happy with their drink orders, some ordered some off the menu things and they happily made them - even though they technically only serve what's on the menu. Wine flights are also available if you're in the wine vibe. Bottom line: we loved this place SO much, we came back 2 night's later for our last night. We sat in the other room and absolutely loved and enjoyed it. I had a lavender drink and it was delish. This place is a GEM and you should absolutely check it out and support it if you're in the area. If you're not, well now you have a place I know you'll love to go to!

29 Neat is our favorite cocktail/bourbon bar period!  This…read morewas the second year in a row we were fortunate to have our trip to the finger lakes fall on their opening weekend!  29 Neat is the type of bourbon/Cocktail bar where anyone can stop in, feel welcomed and relax. There is good music playing and the bartenders are amazing. Very friendly, good humored, and very knowledgeable not only about the drinks/booze, but about the surrounding area.  The menu is a leather bound book containing pages of bourbons from hard to find to every day favorites. In addition to the bourbons they also have a nice selection of Tequila, vodka, scotch and wines.  They also have an amazing craft cocktail list. Every drink we've sampled from the list has been amazing and reflects positively on the talent of the bartenders.  These are truly craft cocktails that are perfectly balanced and flavorful.  If you are looking for a place to relax and have amazing drinks, 29 Neat is the best place around.

Best service in town. Beautiful building with indoor, outdoor, and rooftop seating. Very…read moreprofessional and well-done establishment. Bartenders are knowledgeable and not grumpy. The place has an extensive menu and even beer on tap. We did not order food because we had just eaten a large dinner. They have a wide variety of bourbons at different price ranges and their menu cocktails are reasonably priced. Go there now if you want a great experience in Watkins Glen.

5/2025: A fantastic Mother's Day dinner here! We started…read morewith the goat cheese appetizer, but ate it too quickly to photograph it! It was lovely and creamy! My steak was perfectly done, and the chicken cordon bleu was both rich and tender.

Fire the radix burger had caramelized onions and was well worth the price! 10/10 would recommend.read more

Day before closing for the season. Our server was awesome! The food was good: smashburger was…read moreexcellent , boneless wings really good, nachos presentation was cool! Drinks were really good.

Service was horrible Table next to us left, they got tired…read moreof waiting We waited for 30minutes before we got water another 15 minutes before we were able to place an order All told we were there for an hour and a half We had a very young waiter. He was very unattentive Never got a refill - after an hour and 15 minutes of waiting for a meal ( smash burger) our food was delivered to us cold All the waiter had to say was that he was sorry for the wait They were not that busy to justify how long it took The ambience of the place is nice The service is very lacking And the food is below average

The food was excellent. Brussel Sprouts were great and the lobster risotto was very well done. The…read moreservice was friendly and quick. The layout was fun and you can see into the kitchen and out onto the lake.

Would give them 3.5 stars. Agree with some other reviews that the view and atmosphere is nice but…read morenot worth the upsale price. We came as a larger group and they were nice enough for us to order from the breakfast menu as they switched over the lunch menu at 11:30am. Our table enjoyed the food but all agreed it wasn't worth the price point. I tried the chocolate croissant with homemade butter and maple bacon jam along with the Canadian bacon Benedict. The chocolate croissant was nice with the maple bacon jam but definitely not worth the price point of $12. The croissant was quite smaller, like the chocolate croissants you can get from Costco or Starbucks. The Canadian bacon eggs Benedict however was delicious and I really enjoyed it! I just am not sure again it was worth the high price point. However I definitely felt the service was missing. As we were the only ones in the dining area, I felt the service was missing the mark. The server saw we were carrying a baby in the restaurant but didn't ask if we wanted a high chair. My mother-in-law spied it in the corner and then we had to ask for it and we proceeded to set it up at the table. As I was with 2 young kids, I ordered some simple items before the main course like their chocolate croissant and fruit cup. I assumed the server would ask if we wanted those ahead of time but that didn't happen. He also had forgotten my son's drink order and which my son actually had to ask him after some time "where's my juice?" My older son had ordered the s'mores waffles and it looked good when it was delivered but as I cut some of it for me to try later on, I soon realized the batter was uncooked in the middle of most of them. I was thoroughly disappointed he had eaten some of it before I discovered it was uncooked. The server throughly apologized and they remade the order which in the end, we ended up taking home with us. They also didn't take the order off the check for us which normally that would happen. For such a classy restaurant, we would think they would know how to make waffles and for more top-notch service. I think next time we will just enjoy the nice views and choose to eat somewhere else when we are in the area.

18th Amendment was a fantastic choice for a memorable dinner while visiting the area with family…read more Our group included three senior citizens, a baby, and three adults, and we were looking for a legitimate dining experience - it is vacation, after all! I had walked past 18th Amendment earlier in the week and thought it looked worth checking out - just peering in the window, it had a great atmosphere and inviting vibe. When I requested an online reservation I received a prompt and friendly callback - and when we arrived the next night, they had a highchair set up and waiting for us. The cocktails were excellent. I don't mind paying almost city prices when drinks are thoughtfully crafted, balanced, and unique - these absolutely delivered. Our server was wonderful. We asked whether the chef could prepare something for the baby and she quickly returned with several options. Since it was his first birthday, we let him splurge and ordered a filet with risotto. The kitchen sent it out right away, which helped avoid an imminent pre-bedtime meltdown. Dad tax applied--the baby's dinner was delicious! The bartender even sent over a small mocktail for him to try - a thoughtful touch. Every entrée at the table was phenomenal and everyone cleaned their plates. The ingredients were fresh, the portions were generous, and the quality was evident throughout the meal. Great food paired with outstanding service made it easy to justify the price, which again, was not extraordinarily high, all things considered. I highly recommend 18th Amendment if you're looking for a dining experience that's a step above the ordinary.

TL/DR: My friends and I made reservations here for a celebratory dinner, but we wouldn't recommend…read morethis place for anything other than grabbing a drink. Pros: -The cocktails were lovely, very inventive, and delicious. Loved that they used fresh local strawberries! -The appetizers were also creative and tasty. We got the chef eggs and the cremini mushrooms. However for the price the apps were tiny -My entree (the Pasture - souvlaki with Israeli couscous and cucumber salad) was delicious, well seasoned and balanced Cons: -Service was shockingly slow. We had a 7:30 reservation and didn't get our entrees until 9pm. For almost every element we ordered (bread service, apps, entrees) we had to follow up with the waitress to see what the ETA would be. She apologized several times, but a manager got defensive and said that there was only one chef. It was a Saturday night and there were only 2 other small tables in the place, and maybe 3 people at the bar, so no clear reason why everything was so slow. At these prices, especially in Penn Yan, you would expect better service. -Most of our party ordered the Bucher. I understand it can be tricky to plate 5 burgers at once, but for this price, you'd expect the burgers to not come out soggy on the bottom. With the fried egg, gravy, and melted cheese the burgers only had one texture (mushy) and a one-note, overly rich flavor. Really needs a fresh or acidic element to add textural contrast and cut through the fat. The fries lacked seasoning, we needed to add more salt. -There was a surprise $15 credit card charge, which was not posted on their website or menus. We only saw it when it appeared on the final bill. While credit card surcharges aren't unheard of, in NY state they need to be posted ahead of time. Legality aside, hitting customers with a surprise charge at an upscale place like this is honestly tacky.