I'm writing to recommend a fantastic restaurant in Bemus Point: Splash. My wife and I recently purchased a home across the lake in Bemus Point, and we are both very active in Chautauqua. One thing I've noted is that great restaurants are not particularly numerous, but they do exist. Being a performer and presenter with the Capitol Steps for 24 years, I traveled all around the country and appeared in almost every major (and minor) city more than once. And so, having eaten out on a regular basis literally all over the map, I am confident you can't go wrong if you give Splash a whirl. The food is always delicious, the wine is amazingly high-level, and the venue design, staff, and owners are top-notch. My wife and I particularly love the scallops, the shrimp shooters, and the meatball/sausage combination. And once you try the flourless chocolate cake, it's hard to go back to any other. Adding to that, I particularly love the retro design of the place with lots of big-band music, and even old classic shows on the television. Very cool. I highly recommend and hope that everyone gets a chance to patronize this wonderful, local establishment. read more

We found this little gem on afternoon while traveling to Chautauqua for a lecture. The ambience is fantastic -- dark, moody, and reminiscent of a supper club or speakeasy from a bygone era. We were the only people in the restaurant on a weekday in the late afternoon, which was odd, but in this case it led to incredibly personalized and attentive service. The food was delicious -- nothing that blew us away with originality, but well executed tapas that are easy to recommend. The wine choices were pretty solid as well. Given the chance, I'd like to return for dinner when there's a live music with the piano that seems to be the focal point of the room! There doesn't appear to be a multitude of higher-end restaurants in the local area, but this definitely falls into that "nicer" category. read more

We went at around 5-ish on Saturday night and had no problem getting a table. Staff were friendly and efficient in getting orders and food out. This restaurant is Sinatra themed! The walls are covered in pictures of Sinatra and memorabilia. The bathrooms are labeled "Guys" and "Dolls," ha! Food was really good! My family shared the hummus tray and each ordered our own dish and we all LOVED our food! read more

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Beautiful presentation. Food was delicious and wine was good. It does come at a price but the afternoon lunch was a wonderful vacation memory. All in all, totally enjoyable. Would definitely recommend and if it's a nice day, eat outside. Waitstaff was really great and friendly. Service perfect. Quick but not hovering. read more

Splash - Drinks. Wine and a specialty. - New American Near Me - Bemus Point, New York

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The service was pretty good, but the lack of communication for how long the food would take (an hour plus) was not great. Our waitress was friendly, but the manager on duty was not helpful and had terrible customer service. Due to the wait, the manager only offered a dessert instead of comping the 2 rounds of drinks we ordered due to how long it took for the food to get to the table. Won't be going there anytime soon. There are other restaurants in Bemus that offer better service and better food. If you aren't prepared for a major holiday then don't open. read more

Service was so slow, I think the kitchen staff was on vacation. Took over an hour for appetizers and 1.5 hours and still no dinner. We were told by the owner it was a Saturday nite, we should have expected that. No sir, that is unacceptable. Advice- don't be rude and pompous with your customers. It's not a good look for you. Felt sorry for the sweet server who had to keep telling us our food wasn't ready. If you go- be prepared for poor service. Can't comment on quality of food because we didn't get anything except lip service and flatbreads. read more

I held my rehearsal dinner here over Memorial Day weekend and can't recommend Splash enough for private events!! Their food, wine & cocktails were all incredible, the staff was so friendly and accommodating, and Susan the owner was great to work with leading up to the event! 10/10 experience read more

Splash - New American Near Me - Bemus Point, New York

Our first time at Splash as we were celebrating an Anniversary. We reserved a table outside as there wasn't a chance of rain but due to sudden rain they happily offered us a seat inside when we arrived. The server was friendly and checked on us multiple times and the owner Shawn stopped by the table to welcome us in and bring the bottle of wine we ordered. It was a quiet night in Bemus due to the weather and weekday night so the restaurant wasn't full but I would suspect this is just due to weather. Initially we intended to go someplace for dinner and reserved a Table at Splash but then realized that is tapas, which is fine, but it didn't actually seem very clear upfront that this was the full menu, so just as a heads up for anyone who hasn't been before. Food was great though and it's a place I'd return to. They informed us of live music Friday and Saturday evenings as well. read more

Well, things escalated after this photo was taken. I was visiting the area this past weekend and decided to stop at Splash for a wine tasting and dessert. While enjoying myself on the patio, I was stung by a bee. I brought this to the attention of the staff and said I felt funny. Little did I know, I was going into anaphylactic shock. The employees jumped into action and called 911. One server recognized my symptoms and even called her boyfriend to bring an epipen, incase he could arrive before the paramedics. I truly believe the actions of the staff, paramedics, nurses and ER Physician saved my life. As a solo traveler, I still felt comfortable and knew I was in good hands. Thank you!!! I will definitely be returning and hope to finish my wine flight this time, only with a little less excitement. read more

Splash - three glasses of wine and a slice of cake - New American Near Me - Bemus Point, New York

Splash was a really fun time on the lake! Memorial Day 2023 had amazing weather and combining that with wine and tapas was a match made in heaven. The only reason I'm keeping 4 stars is due to the long wait on drinks. But I think they will figure that out over time and it was just due to opening weekend. I'm sure this family will be back for more on the front patio. read more

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The food was really good. The server was just okay. I ordered a dessert and she brought the wrong one and made it sound like it was my fault and not hers. didn't apologIze, just wanted me to keep the one she brought. she wasn't friendly. you have to give them your credit card number if you reserve and they charge it if you or anyone in your party doesn't show. $20.00 per person. they make it sound like they are at full capacity, but today when we reserved, they weren't even half full. made me feel uncomfortable. But, the ambience and food were great. read more

What a great addition to Bemus Point. Solid wine collection. Great variety of tapas from lobster cakes to brisket Mac and Cheese with superb desserts as well. All accompanied by the friendliest of service by a team of individuals obviously excited to be a part of this classically themed restaurant. read more

It's a One & Done place.. good food, good service but WAY over priced! Wonderful view read more

Special evening out with a group of friends. Attentive and friendly waitress, warm and cozy ambiance, great food and a wonderful band. This was my fourth time dining here. I it. read more

This is such a lovely new place! Great atmosphere and view of the water. The food was delicious and presented well. The servers were so friendly and prompt! Will be returning again and recommend for a perfect before or after dinner place. read more

Splash - Salmon bites - New American Near Me - Bemus Point, New York

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Let's start out by saying that if you're looking for a meal that's actually the size of a meal, don't come here. Every meal that we ordered was the size of a side dish. Even the appetizer was bigger than the meals. The side for the brisket Mac and cheese was small enough for a small child to eat in one bite. A McDonalds happy meal is bigger than the meal. There were not many options on the menu and about 3/4 of it were drinks. The food was good but WAY too overpriced for the size. The side Caesar salad was a ridiculous 12 dollars. The charcuterie board appetizers on the menu was 46 dollars for only serving 2 people. A kids pizza which was about the size of a regular slice, was 21 dollars. The service was fine but a little slow. We were placed at a table that was in direct line of the sun even though we were the only family in the restaurant. Overall this place was ok but definitely not worth $130 for a family of 4. ($250 for our party of 8) read more

Splash - Brisket Mac and cheese - New American Near Me - Bemus Point, New York

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Great idea to have a jazz wine bar but the menu is insanely expensive. More expensive than going to a winery that serves food. Only 3 wines are priced at $8. There is outdoor seating which is nice. Westfield, NY and the Finger Lakes provide a better option for the middle class wine lovers these days. read more

Tapas not outstanding and very over priced. Ordered a molten lava cake for dessert and complained the cake was solid with no warm chocolate sauce in the middle. Server made no comment. Last but not least we were not told we would be charged a $3.50 credit card fee. read more

What a wonderful evening our party of 4 had at this new addition to Bemus Point! The ambiance is one of classic style meets relaxing comfort with a sophisticated vacation-on -the -lake feel, enhanced by their indoor-outdoor seating and live jazz entertainment ("Great American Songbook" style). Not only is this new wine bar/cocktail lounge/tapas bar pleasing in looks, decor and atmosphere, but their wine selection is excellent and diverse, their cocktails pleasing to the eye and palette, and their tapas plates are outstanding! Presentation of food was very impressive, but the taste was even more spectacular! Every plate we ordered was exceptional, melding flavors beautifully. Portions were perfect allowing us to try a few different plates, without feeling overstuffed. Service was fantastic! Very friendly and attentive and we would like to thank Molly our hostess, Emily our server and Reagan our bartender, for a unique and unforgettable evening. This truly is the new place to be in Bemus Point, NY. Thank you, Splash! We will be back, and we will be bringing friends! read more

Great wine/cocktail/beer selection. Nice setting for casual wine plus tapas experience. Service was a bit slow but friendly waiter.

The food is tasty and different than what you usually get around the lake. The service was very knowledgeable and nice, even when the kitchen got VERY backed up. We had a party of 10, which they handled with no trouble (had a reservation). Interesting, fun cocktails. I would go back and try it again, even though it's pricey for just not feeling like cooking g. read more