The Wagner is an institution in Penn Yan. We have been coming here since 1992 and the food and the…read moreexperience has not changed. Not one little bit, except our favorite server back then seems to be in management now. The food is good, it is not in the Michelin guide but I don't want it to be. It is reliable and quality diner food. They have lunch and now fish fries on certain days but I've only had breakfast. lots of omlette choices pancakes (buttermilk or a Penn Yan special, buckwheat) and breakfast sandwiches. If you go you won't be disappointed. I think it may have been a bar in its previous life ... it's a little dark inside but you can get all the sun you need at the lake. Servers generally last years there and are top notch and friendly.

We accidentally dropped into Wagner's when we decided we were hungry after attending the Flower…read moreAuction near the Windmill. Boy, am I glad we did! This old-fashioned, no nonsense diner has wonderful breakfast and lunch food. Server was quick, kind, and knew his stuff. The menu is just what you'd expect, with prices that don't slash you. Food was delicious and we will be back again! Would give it a 5 out of 5 if they would put their salad bar back into action ... just saying.

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.

Dined here last night, the Brussels sprouts were incredible along with the calamari for the…read moreappetizer. The Steak was cooked to perfection and came with great service. Definitely would eat there again.

Great food! Beautiful atmosphere! Terrible service. We made a reservation through the website just…read morein case it would be busy. When we arrived there was a group of 4 already waiting ahead of us with no host/hostess in sight. We waited for ten minutes while watching servers, food runners, and other employees pass us without acknowledging us. Then another group came in behind us and waited as well. Finally someone stopped when they noticed the full lobby. The hostess came up and seated the party in front of. She then returned and a took us to a table. We waited another 10 minutes before a server greeted us. During dinner service I went to use the bathroom and both hand soaps were completely empty. When we were ready to cash out we waited another 10 minutes for the server to grab our card. This restaurant has great potential but needs to be better staffed.

Amazing old school (Established in 1950) ice cream parlor. Tons of different homemade ice cream…read moreflavor options. If you are in the area this is a must stop.

Heard good things about Seneca Farms and stopped by when driving through for the holiday weekend…read more The menu had a lot of great options and decided on the chicken with mac and cheese. The chicken was so good and the batter was light and crunchy. Afterwards had to try the ice cream as well and got one of my favorite flavors, black cherry which was perfect on a hot day!

Stopped by here for lunch while doing some shopping in the area. The restaurant is clean and has…read moreplenty of seating. There's also a bar area. Our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our time there. I ordered the switz burger and it was huge! I definitely left with a full belly.

Consistently good food & service. Atmosphere is very laid back. We've eaten there many times &…read morerecommend it often.

First time here and the breakfast was very good. Had the special of the day: country fried steak,…read moreeggs and toast. I would recommend. Our server was also very nice and had a fun personality. It's a bit small to be expected (seat yourself at any open table).

Eggs cooked perfectly. Excellent sausage. Good toast. Pancake was good but cheap syrup ruined it…read moreand lost the fifth star. Kind of a tight fit but okay inside. Service was okay. My best bet for breakfast in Penn Yan.

Went to Silverbird for lunch Tuesday and loved every bite! Large servings-we had leftovers for…read moremeals the next few days! Hubby tried the trash plate and loved it. I had a wrap that was full of flavor and fresh ingredients. Our waitress was very attentive. The woman who owns the place had a lovely conversation with my husband. Overall, a wonderful experience. Will return on our next visit to NYS.

The breakfast was very mediocre at best. The homes fries were tasteless and not browned up. Coffee…read morewas a 3 out of 10 (and I actually like diner coffee!). The place was pretty full and seemingly popular but can't recommend the place unless desperate.

I Would Like To Say That The Food Here Is Amazing, The Service is At A Pro Level For How Demanding…read moreThis Place Is In A Tourist location, Now the Lounge Is Like Every McDonalds And I Understand It May Not Have A Play place But I'm Old Enough Not To Use Those Anymore Lol And The Lot Is Clean And Not Messy.

This is the Worst McDonalds ever. I stopped in recently- ordered breakfast on the kiosk( no one at…read morecounter.. a man there waited more than 10 minutes to be helped). I ended up waiting over 15 minutes for my order. Of course once in the car- the order was not correct. Help here is overwhelmed and can not keep up. No one is very friendly. The behind the counter help have been well trained in how not to notice customers at the counter by never looking up from stuffing bags.