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.

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!!

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!

Laura is amazing. Everything she made for our NYE grazing board + New Year's Day breakfast was…read moredelicious. She's really great to work with and comes up with really fun ideas to make sure your event is special. I enjoyed working with her and will definitely be in contact with her for future events. I highly recommend hiring her for any private events you have. She is truly the best in the area.

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.

It was an amazing experience for our bachelorette dinner and everyone's favorite part of trip…read morevisiting the finger lakes! Jamie made everything flow seamlessly and had everything cleaned up for us afterwords. Each part of our five course meal felt like an elevated experience. The charcuterie hour to start too was perfection and a gorgeous set up. Best crème brûlée I've ever had by far! Will forever be thinking about this dinner and cannot recommend enough.

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.

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.

Cozy restaurant in Hammondsport. Very nicely decorated, felt rustic and comfortable. Our table of 6…read morehad a nice long table with booth and chairs, with plenty of space. Parking is sparse, street parking was convenient on a Sunday though. We stopped for lunch - they had a small menu compared to what was listed online. We settled on some burgers, and the shrimp sandwich. Everything was very good, well cooked burgers, with toppings and crispy fries. Sodas were refreshing and our waitress was friendly. Nice to have indoor or outdoor option. Would return for dinner, which looked like it had a larger menu!

Our recent visit was lackluster. My friend's salad special had large chunks of lettuce stalks and…read morevery large pieces of lettuce. They joked- can I request they chop it up? My French onion soup was not warm and the melted cheese was solidified. We tried to move forward except for our blonde server girl- obviously not wanting to be there and bordering on rude ( even though we were her only customers at the time). Example- my friend asked for a side plate to help cut up the large salad piece- delivered after 10 minutes wait...banged on the tabletop. I didn't dare mention my soup was cold! That killed any ambiance- only 3 tables filled but the wait staff wanted to set up outside rather than be bothered with us. Our first visit of the year... probably our last!

Great simple spot with deli sandwiches, baked goods, and great wine. There are two buildings, one…read morewith food and the second being the wine tasting. The staff were all kind and very helpful. We went on a Wednesday, and there were a few stragglers but it was a small wait for food (totally worth it) and quick pours (I'm not complaining about that). It's only 13 minutes north from Watkins Glen, which made the drive back towards the gorge much more enjoyable. We started our wine tasting at Tabora. It was so enjoyable that I bought a bottle on the way out. Would do this again and would recommend for an affordable, picnic style, and an easy wine tasting.

Customizable tasting flight with a friendly staff. We originally did not have this on our list of…read moreplaces to go for tastings but stopped by because of their gluten free food options for a member of our party. The quiches were amazing particularly their cheddar and mixed vegetable one. There is an adorable store inside with many baked goods and plenty of meal options. The staff is nice is both the bakery and the wine store. They are helpful and kind. Their barrel aged aurore was so pleasant and light but round and smooth. We came 3 times for the food.

Alex Waters catered our 130+ person wedding, at Rock Stream Retreat near Watkins Glen on August 1…read more2026 and we were extremely happy with the entire experience from start to finish. We were invited to the clubhouse to try the food, where we were able to sit down, have a nice meal, sample the different options, and make our selections from there. After cooking our food, Alex spent some time getting to know us and understanding what we were looking for with our catering. He talked through our wedding plans, our schedule, the atmosphere we wanted, and the little details that would help everything fit naturally into the day. Alex was also incredibly accommodating. We had mentioned wanting a pretzel bar, and he went out of his way to source one specifically for us. He coordinated the glassware and cloth napkins, handled the catering table and presentation, and made sure everything looked great when guests arrived. His attention to detail went beyond the food. As we got closer to the wedding, he checked back in with us about his setup schedule and timing on site to make sure his team could make a plan to get setup without disturbing the wedding ceremony. He was even thinking about things like staying out of the background of photos and making sure catering activity did not distract from important moments. He had considered things that we hadn't thought of and I really appreciated his guidance and tips. The food itself was a huge hit. We went with barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, sides, and local sauces, and during the reception his team actually kept the grill manned for us so guests could get fresh burgers and hot dogs right off the grill. People absolutely loved that. They setup a grazing table where guests could grab appetizers to enjoy with cocktail hour. The presentation was great and matched the aesthetic of the wedding. His entire team was friendly, professional, and easy to have around throughout the event. Alex did a great job of taking what we envisioned and figuring out how to make the catering fit naturally into the wedding rather than simply showing up and serving food. He was thoughtful, dependable, flexible, and clearly cared about getting the details right. We would absolutely recommend Alex Waters for a wedding or any event where you want great food and someone who is genuinely invested in making the experience go smoothly.

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

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