We called 3812 Bistro on an evening to make a reservation. The host mentioned they may be full at the main seating area, hence confirmed a spot at the covered patio. This is a restaurant connected to Lakeside resort and the residents dine here. We were not staying at the resort. When we arrived, we were seated promptly. We had an awesome view facing the Seneca lake and Hector falls. From our seats, we saw the rains come in. We had light jackets and were able to have an awesome dinner. For the dinner, we had scallops for appetitizer, seared salmon, fish tacos and chicken parmesan. For dessert, we had bread pudding and cheesecake. All delicious and cooked to perfection. They have a puppy called Rocky who visits each table! Well mannered puppy! read more

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Chicken Parm with salted veggies was great. Waitress was nice. View of lake was ok, too far from shore to be good.

Nice place for some beer and burgers with a view. We were lucky enough to snag a spot outside. Ambience is kind of a rustic ski lodge inside. There's a friendly dog off leash who seems to be the house pet, but he definitely comes looking for food so be on the lookout. Service is friendly and helpful. We started out with some beer and ordered a pint of the two goats, red ale and a flight with the Seneca Lodge, peach blonde, war horse, and two of the red ales because they were out of the last one. Actually really enjoyed all of them. I normally go for darker beers, but the peach blonde was refreshing and would be perfect for summer. To start we ordered the spinach artichoke dip, which was OK but needed something crispy then pita. A toasted crostini was definitely called for. For entrées, we ordered two bistro burgers, which were both cooked nicely and complimented our beer nicely. Probably could've used a little more tomato jam, but we enjoyed our meal and the reasonable prices. read more

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When visiting the wineries, many of them offer little in the way of food, so it is great to find smaller restaurants along the lake to get a bite. This bistro/bar is associated with the Lakeside resort and the prices are very reasonable and the food is good. Whether you are staying at the resort or hungry while traveling by, give them a try. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. read more

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The cauliflower crust pizza was awesome!!! The host was very attentive and friendly The ambience was good too. Rocky the chocolate lab was. Nice touch read more

Great service, yummy fries and a pretty good steak panini. Panini could've used a little something on it, kinda plain IMO. Really good overall. read more

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3 1/2 stars. Lovely very busy restaurant w/a nice interior & covered outdoor seating. As it was raining we had to sit inside. There were only 2 people working at this place doing everything including dealing with people at the attached hotel so serviced suffered a bit. We enjoyed bottles of Chardonnay & Rose as well as the blue burger, fish tacos, chicken taco's, veggie stir fry & the dessert sampler. Food was decent - I didn't care for the fish in my taco's (swai fish). Dessert sampler was just OK. We liked the chocolate peanut butter dessert - the rest were uninspiring - I'd skip it! read more

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Our waitress was super sweet and the food was delicious. We will definitely go back, because there is a lot on the menu I want to try

Gorgeous views from Their outdoor eating area! Food was delicious, I asked for a special request and they realized the mistake and corrected it immediately. read more

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I feel bad leaving a review so off the status quo, but I genuinely don't understand and wish we had had a 4.6 experience here like what was listed on yelp. Maybe we ordered wrong? My family came here for dinner as a night out on vacation. We got two different salmon dishes which were fine but completely unseasoned and two different chicken dishes which looked and tastes like Tyson's frozen chicken heated up. Our waitress was kind and attentive and the interior is casual but nice. The view is lovely. However, the food was way over priced for the quality and left every single one of us confused and disappointed. I never leave negative yelp reviews, but this food was not a choice we'd ever make again. My positive note is that the outdoor seating view is great and they had a variety of local beers and wines! read more

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It's dog friendly and cute outdoor seating. Came on a Friday at 5pm and without a reservation so it was going to be a 45 minute wait. Later on the hostess said if we could give back the table in a hour we could eat now. So we did. I got the southwest steak sandwich and my husband got the chicken wrap and we ordered pretzels with cheese dip as an appetizer. For the price point, I would say this is pricey for the little you get, a few pieces of steak barely and peppers or cheese, and no hint of a sauce to give it a southwest kick. I ate the sandwich in one sitting, which is rare for me and was still hungry. When it came to dessert I passed, because there's no way I was going to spend anymore money here. It's a nice surrounding setting, but the price for the food doesn't match. read more

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Atmosphere: 5 Love that this restaurant is pet friendly! The restaurant is spacious and provides an abundance of outdoor seating as well. Since it was a cool, rainy day, we decided to sit outside with our two small dogs (5 and 10 pounds). They have a hook on the wall for you to keep your dog leashed if you want. They also have a dog menu and a water bowl for them too. The staff are laid back and dog lovers as well. Temperature was perfect to enjoy the beautiful view outside. Portion: 5 I ordered a salad with grilled chicken and usually salad portions are huge but this one is just right for me. The appetizers were just right for us to share as well. We were all able to finish the food with no leftovers! The price for the amount of food is fair. Flavors: 5 I love the strawberry guava spritzer! They actually made it into a mocktail for me and it was very refreshing. My mom even ordered one after she tried mine! Flavors are spot on and made for a satisfying meal! We also ordered some steak tips for the dogs and they loved it! The staff were so accommodating and we love that we could bring the dogs in to join us. There was a big dog named Rocky who wandered the grounds outside and inside the restaurant too. He is super sweet and friendly! read more

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We were referred by Rachel at Lakewood Winery to eat at 3812 Bistro for dinner on a Sunday evening after a day in Watkins Glen. What a gem! We loved the atmosphere, food, and drink choices! The servers were kind and attentive. It was fun to see the renovation photos on a nearby TV. We walked around the beautiful and well kept property. We will definitely stay here the next time as each of the rooms and cabins have a beautiful lake view. Many thanks to our amazing server Karen! We will be back! read more

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That's how 29$ sirloin steak and $14 add-on scallops look like... ummm 7$ a scallop? What's up with asparagus, guys? Asparagus deficit in the area? It threw me off . 43$ dish looks like a joke to me. Taste is average. Not coming back. read more

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The food was delicious and the service was very accommodating! We ate on the patio, and the resident Goodest Boy was on his best behavior while visiting us. It was a very peaceful and enjoyable experience. read more

Sat outside for lunch with a view of the lake, had the best grilled cheese on sourdough i've ever had! The homemade tomato bisque was delicious. read more

You have to come here! Food is great and service is fantastic. Big shout-out for making a special salt-free veggie side for my babies! They loved it! read more

Total vacation vibes dining by the window overlooking the Seneca Lake. When you first enter this Lakeside Resort you see a pet parking room....freaking awesome if you ask me! The owners have a dog named Rudy that peruses the restaurant. I was perplexed a moment in our meal as I saw Rudy outside looking in at us and I turned to my gf saying do we let him in? Lol. It was very funny and made the vibe that much more unique and special as this was the first restaurant to start our Thanksgiving tradition of getting away for the holiday. I went with the Roasted Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing, and Brussels sprouts. Turkey was good, cornbread stuffing meh (I prefer regular stuffing but did not see an option for that choice), and the sprouts were okay. I know this is not a ringing endorsement of the items however they were very reasonably priced and it did the trick as I was starving from the four hour commute. My girlfriend ordered the Salmon. I tasted it and it was good. The risotto we both agreed tasted too much like vegetables or something not pleasant. I want to say it look like the entire risotto was dyed from perhaps a beet. Asparagus was good however there were not many plated, four in total. Coffee and tea were are complimentary which is a nice gesture for anyone who dines here. We ended the meal with a creme brulee. The portion was extremely small however it tasted very good. I recommend this place if you are in the area and want that lovely warm feeling like you are on a vacation and are being catered to. As always people SYOY!!! read more

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My Dad and I had both a great meal and a memorable experience at 3821 Bistro last night. The setting is amazing, with gorgeous views of Seneca Lake. We sat on the deck and the owner's dog, Rocky, immediately pegged us as suckers and came and sat next to us during the entire dinner. My Dad had the scallops and I had the chicken parm sub - both were great, the server was lovely, and the other diners were friendly and had really nice dogs!!! What a great find in the Fingers Lakes. read more

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We stopped here for lunch on the way up to Geneva. The service was very good, food was served quickly. I ordered the Jalapeno "Margarita". I had already seen their menu on their website which said that the cocktails were made with bubbly wine, however it did not state that on the actual menu at the restaurant. This may be misleading to some guests if they are expecting liquor in their cocktail. I had the fish tacos. They were good, not great, a little dry. My husband had the cuban panini which he said was good, but a little small. Overall, it is a nice spot with a beautiful view to stop for a quick meal. read more

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Food was excellent, service was great, and it's dog-friendly! So even though I don't personally have a dog, I was able to play with the dogs that were there. Might not be a 10/10 for everyone, but I thought it was fun. My husband had the steak panini and I had a burger. Both of which were very good, very fresh, and very flavorful. We were also able to eat outside and take in the gorgeous view of Seneca Lake - just the perfect spot to have dinner. The experience was enough to encourage me to stay here next time I'm in the area. A really charming, friendly, and enjoyable experience all around. read more

Very popular lakeside restaurant, so be prepared to wait a bit. That should be no problem, since you can stroll around the harbor. Once you are seated, service is good and the food is excellent. read more

Late dinner and close to closing time. Food was ok but id imagine would be better earlier in the day. Ambiance was nice

My husband and I take a trip to the finger lakes every January for a long weekend. We have been making the 3812 Bistro a must for lunch one day during our trip. The food is fresh and delicious. The lunch specials are a great deal including a full size turkey wrap with bowl of chili which my husband had. He could not compliment the Smokey turkey wrap and how great it was. The turkey was great with fresh crunchy veggies and was pan seared hold the wrap together. I enjoyed the Cuban. They smoke their own meats and it is delicious! The restaurant has very nice seating and if you sit by the windows you can see down to the lake. The staff is very friendly and the chef came out and was very appreciative of the compliments and truly enjoys his job and working there. I definitely recommend stopping in and enjoying a great meal. read more

Well, after a dinner (4*) and a breakfast (2.5*), here we are... Last night my companion thoroughly enjoyed the Scallop Risotto and it was obvious why; the scallops were beautifully hard seared and the risotto was perfectly cooked. I had the beer cheese burger, the first burger I've ordered in a non burger joint in 25 years. While maybe a tick overcooked, it was beautifully presented, juicy, and a great mix of textures. Breakfast featured a special, spinach, olive, and mozz omelette. Mine was overcooked. My companion's, without olives, was perfectly cooked. The bacon (careful, $3 PER slice) was thick but nuked beyond.... A good spot that locals seem to like, be careful because there are 30+ lodging units so the relatively small restaurant/bar/lodging reception area fills up quick. Make reservations. read more

Nice menu great location. Beautiful open space and view from the outdoor seating of the landscaping and the lake. The service was just okay--nothing special. One of the sides never made it to the table. There was a very small pour of an overpriced NYS wine. My lunch companions were very happy with the chicken parmesan and the fish tacos. My choice was the Cuban. Nontraditional preparation however, was nice. Service needs some polish. However, I nice birthday lunch celebration. read more

Went for a late lunch and was eated immediately. Service was good and the food was fantastic. I had the sticky garlic stir fry, and it was great. Veggies were roasted perfectly. My family all had sandwiches which they thoroughly enjoyed. Would defintely tell folks to check it out when in the Finger Lakes. read more

The food was delicious, drinks were good and the prices were very reasonable. Karen, our waitress, was fantastic, friendly, and delightful. We'll be back! read more

Food was great! Waitress was wonderful. I would eat there every night if I could afford it. Prices were pretty good. But it seems all the restaurants in Watkins Glen are a little pricey. read more

It's a small restaurant attached to the Lakeside Resort, with limited seating, so a reservation is highly recommended. Some nice views of Seneca Lake if you sit outside, but there aren't any large tables. All dishes were very good and well executed; the chicken piccata was a standout with lightly breaded and perfectly seasoned chicken on a bed of creamy fettuccine. Staff were very friendly and helpful, but double-duty to checkin guests at the resort, so service can be intermittent. read more

Needed lunch after sailing on Seneca. This is a great spot, with indoor and outdoor seating and a very creative and expertly crafted menu. I went with the scallops, and my wife had the strawberry soup (yes!) and a steak sandwich. Everything was amazing. We finished by sharing the strawberry bread pudding. Again, amazing. Really, really great food, plus they have some draft beer and summery cocktails. Oh, and lest I forget, they are super dog friendly. Here's a few pictures of the front entryway. read more

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You definitely need reservations as this quaint bistro is very small. The food was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. The steak dinner and burger were both delicious. The creamy garlic dressing on the salad was special ans was the potato leek soup. sadly, the peanut butter cup dessert was sold out. Our server, Karen, was friendly and provided great service. We highly recommend! read more

We made a reservation 2 weeks ago for a birthday dinner. Last minute got a call that we had to sit outside or not eat. This is absurd and will never be going. read more

If you are looking for healthy food choices in the area, this is the spot for you. Cool little place right off the highway. Great view of the lake. Small bar with draft beers. Food is made from locally sourced ingredients. We sat at the bar and I recommend you make reservations if you want a table. We started with the pretzel appetizer and the cheese sauce was incredible. Between the three of us, we ordered two bistro burgers and a NY Strip steak. The burgers don't come with sides but the steak does. The sides were three steak about five steak fries and Brussel sprouts. The steak was good and I'm told the burgers were excellent. Fun, friendly environment and staff. Modestly priced, but because the food is local, you are probably paying a little more. Splurge...you're in the Finger Lakes. When you are there, say hi to Rocky, the resident Chocolate Lab. read more

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Wonderful food, friendly service, absolutely our favorite place on the lake. Our Pup also loved hanging out with Rocky.

Nice place , loved the dog! The food was ok. My husband got the steak which he said was good. I got the chicken Marsala and for them to refer to themselves as farm to table is misleading. My chicken was a Tyson frozen cutlet. Not my idea of gourmet food. read more

We stopped in because of the high rating so naturally we were expecting a really good lunch. We didn't get one. One order was the chicken sandwich which was about as bland and tasteless as I've ever had. The chicken parm hero also had bland chicken but with a spicy sauce that was as hot as buffalo sauce, so that was odd. We ordered the steak fries, and unfortunately couldn't eat them because they were raw. Now here's the interesting bit. The servers saw plates of uneaten food when they came to clear. Not at that time or at any other time did anyone ask us how the food was. Perhaps because they knew the answer? There are much better places to eat in the area. Drive past this one. read more

Wasn't that good. I got the 4 medium size scallops over some undercooked (hard crunchy) rice with mixed veg for $33. Potato wedges were also undercooked and hard. The steak in the tacos tasted gamey. The brussel sprouts and salad were very good. Steak paninis were bland. It's end of season and staffing at the lakes is limited. Maybe it was an off-night based on all of the other great reviews. read more

Thank you to Melinda and her awesome chef for making the most delicious desserts for our wedding. Highly recommend the Bistro and all they have to offer from lodging in the beautiful cabins to exploring their land and enjoying the hidden gem of trails!!! read more

I came here in May 2021 and came back again in October. The food is great and price is reasonable. We had chicken piccata and hamburger. The desserts are just the right size. I really like the peach bread pudding and mini cheesecake. The bistro is part of the Lakeside resort. There are several tables in the porch. The view is stunning. Service is great. Add to it there is a very friendly dog, Rocky. I am happy so it is five stars well earned. read more

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