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4.3 (105 reviews)

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Nicole A.

We had another great experience at this restaurant. Food is so so good and fresh. The garlic knots they give you in the beginning are so fresh and so good. Service is good Ambience is cozy Will definitely come back every yr we come Solid Italian grub- soooo good!

Carrie G.

What a great find in this area! The restaurant is really small though so don't be surprised if you have to wait if it's super busy. We came on a Saturday night and thankfully we got the last two seater. There were quite a few flies flying around which was annoying. The place is very cozy, and we came when there was a live piano player too. We ordered the Caesar salad the whole, and my it may have been too big. They literally serve you the whole head of romaine lettuce, which is a lot of salad when you actually cut it up. The flavor was really good though. I ordered the clams with fettuccine cooked in a bianco white wine sauce and it was delicious. I was disappointed that the clams were so tiny though. They had no meat in them. But the flavor of the white wine sauce was delicious. My husband ordered the fruti de mare with their daily fresh pasta which you could definitely taste the pasta's freshness. He thoroughly enjoyed it too. Overall, great find. Would highly recommend.

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Jen J.

Update: I'm glad I gave them another try! I had the special Mac n cheese (with shrimp and spinach) tonight and it was absolutely delicious! The bruschetta is SO TASTY and of course, the garlic bread is to die for with roasted garlic cloves in the basket. Everyone enjoyed their meals and many had leftovers to take home. I also enjoyed a local beer on tap. Bonus: we ordered a piece of cake for a birthday in our party--the only choice was lemon coconut and it was some of the best cake I've ever had! Light and tart and delicious. Warning, parties of 8+ need to call for reservations. We did not know that and ended up waiting almost 2 hours. (Please update your website to reflect your current reservation policies, thanks!)

Lemon Mascarpone Cale w whipped cream
Walter C.

The BEST place to dine on QKA!! Hands down!! We have eaten here for years and always had great food service and atmosphere!!

Lobster Mac and Cheese
Dre S.

Amazing food!!!! I can see why there is a wait to get in usually. The complementary garlic bread was to die for! I went here for my friends bachelorette dinner and we were all so happy with our selections! I had the lobster Mac and cheese and was not disappointed. Great ambiance as well.

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Adam O.

What a fantastic little Italian restaurant?! Before we came here we had a very unpleasant dinner on the water. The food here was "fantastic" and the service was excellent. THE Portion sizes are "perfect".... ***garlic bread here with a showstopper!!! my wife and I would literally come back here just for the garlic bread.

Pesto chicken and pasta
C M.

Loved this little gem, not a lot of dinner places in town. A very cool setting. Went 2 days in a row, out of towner. Would have given 5 stars for service however, chicken was cool, while the pasta was hot. (Didn't have the heart to comp pesto chicken and pasta which was amazing.

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Tyler U.

This place is fantastic. Get there early to grab a set in this cozy Italian eatery or expect a wait. Superb service, and excellent food , very tasty - worth it. Traveled from PA to enjoy the finger lakes region and just happened to have found this small eatery for a evening dinner. They serve fresh bread with Parmesan cheese and roasted garlic to spread on top. We also had the vongole , clams in the blanco sauce , along with freshly made bruschetta. For mains we had chicken parm over rigatoni pasta , and also chicken Gorgonzola over penne pasta. All of which were fantastic. Great spot, great eats , we will be back next time we visit the area. Top notch.

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Thanks Adam! Glad you enjoyed it!

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Service was great and excellent. The staff were accommodating and wonderful. The owner was great.

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Overall a nice meal and good service, pasta was slightly overcooked but otherwise we enjoyed our meal

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Food was very good, great ambiance. Will definitely be back when in the Penn Yan wine trail area.

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My friend and I had veal selections and was very tough. Would not go there again Very noisy too

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Great food and service, would go back anytime! The service was quick and food was excellent!

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Thanks so much Justin! Glad you enjoyed your time with us.

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Great food, service and atmosphere! I had the Lobster Mac and Cheese which was terrific. Really enjoyed our dinner experience!

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18th Amendment

18th Amendment

4.2
(47 reviews)
0.1 mi

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.

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Seared salmon, house-made garlic cream sauce, with fresh fettuccini pasta.
Seared salmon, house-made garlic cream sauce, with fresh fettuccini pasta.
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The Lakeside Restaurant & Tavern

The Lakeside Restaurant & Tavern

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All About Christy!…read more My wife and I had traveled from Irondequoit to catch a band playing at Point of the Bluff. When we arrived, we found out there was a $10 cash fee for parking. Not having any cash on us, we set out to find an ATM--but being unfamiliar with the area and misled by some bad info online, our search kept coming up empty. One source suggested there was an ATM at a nearby restaurant, so we stopped in--only to find that wasn't true either. I asked a young server if they had an ATM on-site; she wasn't sure but immediately turned to ask Christy. Christy instantly picked up on why I was looking for cash and asked, "Are you headed to a show?" When I nodded, she didn't hesitate--she pulled out her own purse, handed me a $10 bill, and simply said, "Just pay it forward." Her kindness and generosity truly floored me. I've already shared this story with so many people. Christy is the kind of person you don't forget. Later that evening, our dinner server received a 40% tip--in Christy's honor and with her spirit of giving in mind. When a restaurant hires people like Christy, it's more than worth visiting--and we absolutely will be back!

The soup wasn't great! But my friends loved all their food and you can't beat the views on the…read moredeck & eating by the water. The server was quick and friendly. Not a huge menu and def not the same one we saw online. But it was close!

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