Delicious catering and super friendly, kind people. Mike and Shannon roasted a pig for my…read morepre-wedding celebration and the food was delicious. We had moist pulled pork sandwiches with delicious sides like salt potatoes, which were perfectly cooked. They were very kind and patient, too, as we had to deal with some bad weather for our outdoor celebration and had to change and then change back our venue last minute. Highly recommend for a big party!!

This spot is absolutely fantastic. The staff is absolutely amazing. Super friendly and helpful. The…read morefood was freaking awesome. It was really fast service too, there was a time or too (I went up multiple times for food) when it was slightly busy but it was also opening day when I went. You have to try the stuffed strawberry French toast and the burgers!! They are the best things on the menu hands down. Everything else was delicious too but those deserved a special shout out.

Laura delivered a meal for our bachelorette weekend at Keuka Lake and we were blown away by the…read morequality of the food. To start, I had multiple conversations with Laura to relay the varying dietary restrictions of our group of 13 ladies. She was up for the challenge and provided me options for a menu that would accommodate every single person (gluten free, pescetarian, low fod map). It is so rare to have a meal for that many people that pleases everyone, and yet she accomplished it. Laura's husband dropped off the meal right on time, with instructions on how to heat up the entrees which was quite easy. We enjoyed a few appetizers (multiple people said it was "the best eggplant dip they had ever had"), then sat down for a beautiful meal with an amazingly fresh salad and delicious entrees. Laura provided all of the plates and cutlery, which made cleaning up a breeze. Thank you so much for providing one of the highlights of our weekend! I am already recommending your business to other groups who I know are going to the Finger Lakes for upcoming trips!

Laura catered a family reunion and 70th birthday event for close to 30 adults with calm and…read morecompetence. Her locally sourced food was excellently prepared and served family style, which allowed for guests to have different tastes of each beautifully made dish and to keep things casual and flexible. She also left our kitchen cleaner than how she found it! Her grocery (Good Neighbor in Groton) is also worth a visit. Very highly recommended!

Word of Mouth catered our wedding and we couldn't have dreamed of a better experience. Everything…read morefrom the hors d'oeuvres to the salads to the entrees was phenomenal, our guests were raving about the food all night and well into the following week. On top of the food being fantastic, Emily and Isaiah are great to work with. They're super professional, very accommodating, and up to the challenge of just about any dietary restriction. They source as many of their ingredients locally as they can and donate excess food at the end of an event to local organizations. When you combine their community impact with their talent and great prices, there's really no better option than Word of Mouth.

Best food and amazing service. Do not hesitate to book this place for your next event as soon as…read moreyou can.

Jamie is a joy to work with! We have used her now twice on Christmas Eve to handle making all the…read morefish for an Italian Feast! Would highly recommend you use her.

We hired Jamie for a bachelorette party of 12 girls in Watkins Glen. Jamie made the planning…read moreprocess easy and everything she cooked was absolutely delicious. Portions were the perfect size too. Would highly recommend!

Great to work with. We got the Taco Bar for a sports banquet and it was delicious! Generous…read moreportions of food. Would recommend and definitely use again.

Nothing like getting talked badly too because they were not prepared, putting the blame on everyone…read morebut yourself. No one told you to start early and start taking orders. Also, I didn't appreciate being stalked and harassed after giving a bad Google review. This owner searched out my number and thought it was appropriate to personally call me and send me multiple text messages over the bad review. Then he even still try and text me the next morning even after I stated that this was harrasement. Get over yourself, you are not perfect, and stop harassing me or you we will have a visit from the authorities.

Stopped here on a Sunday right at open at 11:30. Ordered the French onion soup to start and share…read more Our waitress was very nice and friendly. Ordered a Diet Pepsi which hit the spot. As my entree I went with the salmon BLT which I was leery of but said hell with it and pulled the trigger. Wasn't bad - but not really a salmon cake. More of a salmon breaded plank. Salmon cakes were always a lot of breading and some filler. Anyway - still good. We passed on dessert and hit the bricks. Nice place when you're coming thru this town.

Visiting Hammondsport NY on a Monday can be tough since most places are closed. Thankfully, Timber…read moreStone stays open, and it offers a great atmosphere. There's indoor & outdoor seating available decorated in warm rustic touches. Sadly there seemed to be 1 person running the bar & waiting most the tables which seemed to stretch her a bit too thin. The food was a bit lackluster starting with the tacos which didn't have much time put into them. The tortillas were a bit hard & lacked fillings, especially the shrimp taco. My fiancé's house salad was ok but the menu sadly lacked any appealing chicken options.

A very cute place near Seneca lake. While it does not have a lake view, its close enough to the…read moremain road. They are one of the few wineries that also serve food, so its a great place to grab lunch. The sandwiches we got were amazing (the Brooklyn and the Cuban). I would give the deli and bakery a 5/5. The attached winery was okay. They only do tastings at the bar, not at the table (at least when we were there). It was pretty empty.

Our next winery stop was Tabora, nestled along Seneca Lake. We were fortunate to have Keith as our…read moreserver, and he may have been one of the most remarkable people I've met in quite some time. His deep knowledge and passion shone through as he shared the rich history of the winery. The owners originally purchased land in Bucks County for farming but later moved to the Finger Lakes region, where they expanded into winemaking, a bakery, and a deli--a true craft-driven endeavor. Tabora was offering a special deal: buy one tasting flight, get the second free. Normally, I gravitate toward the drier the better, but the Winemaker's Jam caught my eye. My flight included: 1. 2021 Pinot Noir 2. 2021 Cabernet Franc 3. N.V. Heritage Noir 4. 2021 Maréchal Foch I started with the Pinot Noir, a light-bodied wine with aromas of cherry blossoms, strawberries, and dried fruit--absolutely sensational. Keith explained that all of Tabora's wines age in used French oak barrels but never for more than 18 months. Instead of prolonged oak aging, they transition the wine to stainless steel, preserving freshness while imparting just a touch of oak influence. Next up was the Cabernet Franc, which had soft tannins, a light body, and notes of raspberry and green bell pepper, with a slight oak finish--and wow, it was good. Then came my hands-down favorite: the Heritage Noir, a blend of different wines that was dry yet bursting with layered fruit flavors. It was truly an incredible experience on the palate. Finally, I sampled the Maréchal Foch, a sensational, jammy wine with hints of blackberry and pomegranate and a beautifully smooth finish. But Keith wasn't done yet--he had me try a few more, including an unoaked Cabernet Franc, which became another favorite. Aged 100% in stainless steel, it was bright with red fruit, hints of cherry, vanilla, and a touch of chocolate on the finish. Beyond the wines, Keith himself was a standout. As we sipped, he shared his life journey--from New York to Hawaii, a path shaped by his mother and sister. His stories were captivating, and if he ever writes a book, I'd be the first in line to read it. Cheers to Keith and Tabora for an unforgettable experience! #fingerlakes

BEWARE OF THE POTENTIAL LAST MINUTE SURPRISE!!!!…read more Not surprised to see additional reviews of reservations being made and not fulfilled. Had a consultation for our wedding coming up in 2026, made the time and effort to travel to the establishment and meet with the owner. Advised us the date of our wedding was available and added us to his 2026 calendar in front of our own eyes. Spent an hour planning every course of meal, onsite cooking details, drink packages table settings etc. Then weeks later he GHOSTED us. THE END No heads up. Tried phone calls, text messages voicemails. Advised us multiple times he would get back to us but soon stopped responding. Feels as if a "better" deal came along with more profit margins and we were side lined. Unreliable service. We are now closing in on our wedding date and missing one of the most important details with other catering services already being booked this close to our date. WISH US LUCK

Waters Catering recently catered my daughters' wedding. I was pretty nervous because the planning…read morehappened somewhat last minute and I was unfamiliar with the food or service of Waters Catering so I was running on blind faith. I was delighted in the service, flexibility, and presentation and taste of the food. We received a lot of positive feedback on the food. Special thanks to Alex and Tara for all that they did to make my daughters' wedding a memorable event.

Best dishes on the lake . Locally owned and operated Family…read moreoriented Affordable pricing Homemade dishes Quality ingredients Best for local catering special events