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3812 Bistro

4.5 (163 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Steak panini
Doug Y.

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.

Steak panini
Johnny N.

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.

Just Eh - Peanut butter dessert was the best thing
Cat M.

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!

Lora L.

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.

Stephanie G.

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!

Lynn T.

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.

Jennifer L.

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!

View of Seneca Lake from the property!
Mary W.

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!

Sirloin steak with an add on scallops.
L K.

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.

Mike C.

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!!!

Breathtaking views of both sides of Seneca Lake, not far from Watkins Glen.

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.

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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.

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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

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

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Graft Wine Cider Bar - Coffee Almond Cake

Graft Wine Cider Bar

4.4(151 reviews)
2.9 mi
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We'd received so many recommendations for graft during our long weekend in Watkins Glen. We came in…read moreright at opening (4pm) because we knew it fills up fast and they don't accept reservations. We loved from their website that Graft sources local and keeps their menu seasonal. Everything was VERY good, but I'm not sure that it matches the immense hype. Maybe we didn't order the right things. I was only able to snap a photo of the squash which was actually my favorite part of the meal. I got the half chicken with beans and rice, and my partner got the flank steak. The chicken was quite salty but very good. The steak was cooked well and very flavorful, though the portion was small and there was nothing about it that particularly stood out. Again, a solid meal and a super cute atmosphere and we will always support restaurants which feature local/seasonal menus, but this one fell a bit flat.

We visited Graft on a recent trip and oh man, it was some incredible dining. I can honestly say the…read moreduck entree I had with cherries was one of the top five things I've ever eaten. Just excellent. Plenty of the local great wines to choose from (though I have to wonder if they might have a deal with one of the wineries because I did feel like we were being pitched to multiple times to try one of the fancier expensive reds and found that kind of unusual). It's not a cheap dinner, but it is worth it. This really is far and away the best spot in Watkins Glen and they're raising the bar for everyone! Next time we're back in the area, we'll be happy to visit again.

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Flank steak | #intenselypassionatephotography

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J.R. Dill Wine Bar - Cosmo and lavender vodka based cocktail

J.R. Dill Wine Bar

4.8(5 reviews)
2.9 mi

We stopped by this cute wine bar on a recent trip to Watkins Glen. It has indoor seating and…read moreoutdoor seating, and a bar. I have not tried any of their wines, but the cocktails are great. Some popular standards and more unique drinks like the lavender vodka based cocktail I tried. Service is excellent. Definitely worth a stop whether you're in town or elsewhere in the Finger Lakes.

Our airbnb host graciously gifted us coupons for a tasting at J.R. Dill, and while exploring…read moreWatkins Glen before our boat tour, we noticed they had an outpost in the area. We stumbled in and learned they had just opened like a week prior - amazing timing for us! While it would have been cool to see the actual winery, this location was so convenient for us, and it was great to be able to cash in our coupons here. The space, as mentioned, was brand new and beautiful. I loved the exposed brick near and around the bar, and the quasi stained glass lighting was a unique touch. The wine bar is accompanied by a small shop where you can not only purchase wine but also buy locally made goods and a "make your own bouquet" area! A wonderful touch. We sat at the bar to enjoy a few tastings, and we were served by the owner (love when owners actually interact with customers and play the role of servers!). We enjoyed learning his story (originally from near Philly, so an automatic connection), hearing about this new location (they are planning to have a few hotel rooms above the wine bar), and sampling a variety of their wines. We also struck up conversations with some other guests at the bar, learning about their stories and getting their recommendations on places in the area. The wine was solid, too - a great variety to choose from, although the actually winery likely has more options to select. We particularly liked the cab sav / cab franc blend and the chardonnay (usually not a chard fan, but theirs was a great take on it with like 0% butter flavor). As most places in the FLX region, the wine was great but it was truly the hospitality and conversations that made this a memorable experience. We would love to visit the actual winery and try other varietals on our next visit, and we would also love to stay at the soon-to-be hotel rooms at this wine bar! Thanks for a great pre-boat drink and conversation, JR Dill!

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J.R. Dill Wine Bar - Terrance and the Bar!

Terrance and the Bar!

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Lakewood Vineyards

Lakewood Vineyards

4.6(201 reviews)
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*In route to the Adirondacks...Sees winery. Stops to support local and get a bottle or 2. Only 5…read morecars in lot. Perfect! Walked in & no one there but another customer...waiting also? Order woman comes out and begins writing on a clipboard. I wait assuming she doesn't see me across the counter arms length from her. She looks up.. says can I help you!? Got rude when I asked about buying a bottle or sampling a wine.. "OK! wHAt dO yOu wAnT?!" Uh... no I'm good actually. Thank you so much though. Go back to sleep. lol.

It was absolutely pouring when we pulled into Lakewood. The kind of rain that makes you…read moresecond-guess getting out of the car. Our umbrella flipped inside out within seconds - useless. We were soaked and slightly grumpy walking into the tasting room. But once we got inside, that all melted away. The space was warm and welcoming, and the staff got us settled right into a tasting. My girlfriend and I weren't expecting much, but the wines (especially the sweet flight) completely won us over. We sampled 10 wines in total. The Bubbly Catawba 2023 and Abby Rose were standouts - bright, playful, and so easy to enjoy. The Niagara 2023 had a similar profile, leaning a bit more grape-forward, but still refreshing. Even with the weather working against us, Lakewood made the afternoon feel special. No pretension, no pressure - just genuinely good wine and a great vibe. This spot is absolutely worth the detour, rain or shine!!

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Views from Tasting on Patio

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