If you haven't been to Bully Hill, you are missing one of New York's finest "must go to" for local wine and NYC level food offerings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is a gem of the Finger Lakes situated with a breath taking view of Keuka Lake.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is counter to table as part of the experience, with a tempting view of in house desserts. Lillian Taylor and the Bully Hill family make this is a personal experience offering the finest of menu choices (many from local harvest when possible) to the extensive wine offerings bottled on premise. The Bully Hill wine shop offers tastings, and purchases from the grapes harvested from their vineyards. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is an experience that you should not miss, it's personal and inviting and local.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The "grape juice" (non-alcohol) is for those who want to experience the native grapes, the wines listing is from dry to sweet and sure to please. Priced perfectly suited for a nice reminder of your time at Bully Hill. (they will ship from the wine store for you as a gift to someone special, or just a fun take home gift for yourself to remember this moment in your travels) Call ahead for reservations to assist in your seating, as they can be busy especially in the fall autumn season. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also to note is the art gallery by works of Walter Taylor, and a nice gift shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Finger Lakes has many wonderful wineries, Bully Hill is the inspiration for many of them to follow. Try the in house soups and pairings, I like the Banty Red or Love my Goat !! Enjoy:) read more

Lunch at the restaurant at Bully Hill Winery in Hammondsport is always a special treat. First there's the beautiful view of Keuka lake from their outdoor dining deck. Second is the food! Today I enjoyed one of their house specials- Strawberry Basil Chicken Salad. The chicken salad was prepared with large chunks of white meat chicken on a bed of greens with a fresh, buttery croissant. Simply divine! Our usual hostess greeted us warmly and showed us to our table with the awesome lake view. While you order at the front counter, servers deliver your food table side. The waiters on the floor are very attentive to check in and fill beverages. While I enjoyed ice tea on this warm day there is a full list of wines and specialty cocktails available. After lunching the winery gift shop, tasting room & museum are all nearby. The restaurant at Bully Hill Vineyards is only open for lunch and offers a brunch menu on Sundays. It's well worth a visit read more

Bully Hill Vineyards - Special of the Day- Strawberry Basil Chicken Salad - Wineries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

Great friendly service. You place your order at a counter and give them your table #. They bring your food when it's ready. I had the smash burger and it was amazing! I asked for the fries to be crispy and they weren't but it's ok. The hubs had the special, pulled pork nachos which he raved about. And the view is worth a million bucks. read more

Bully Hill Vineyards - The view from the patio. - Wineries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

What a beautiful day it was. On our way home from dropping off our son at college and an emotional day, we decided to take a detour. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A beautiful setting, friendly service, great wine and food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the scallops and crab cake and my husband had the Turkey club. Our food was delicious and good portion size. Unfortunately we couldn't stay longer due to an unexpected call and had to but will definitely be back read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly staff, quality wines, and a great view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What else could you need. Definitely check out the winery. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very laid back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is a very popular restaurant of Finger Lakes. It was a bit of a weight, but not too long. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has nice views of the surrounding area which is probably why it's so popular.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is quite good too. Items we ordered were Scallops and crab cakes Bbq platter Smoked brisket sandwich They were all delicious and we left satisfied! I would recommend coming here for a meal if you're visiting the area. read more

Service is amazing , selection is even better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Just wish I could live there[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Went for my birthday left with a smile on my face read more

The wine here is very good [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view is stunning[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Seems out of the way but worth it The people and service are great read more

Off season is my favorite. Many vineyards were closing up for winter but not Bully Hill. Upon arrival we were warmly greeted by the staff. We were instructed to order at the counter and our food would be delivered. I appreciated the instructions. The food was of quality, fresh and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The views out the window were pretty and the building was warm and cozy on a cold day[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Was a refreshingly fun atmosphere, not fancy or stuffy like some can be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] $1 per taste, we wound up being able to try alot of the wine. I thought they were great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent views and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Liked the fun casual atmosphere, no fancy clothes needed![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Bully Hill has the best food in the area pair that with a glass of riesling or the wine of your choice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tasting deck is fun & staffed with knowledgeable wine staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Award winning views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful winery as expected in the wonderful Keuka Lake area of NY![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Loved the wine and the service, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]especially impressed by the atmosphere of a relaxing outdoor vineyard.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also the shop is great for souvenirs! read more

Bully Hill Vineyards - Unbelievable view of Keuka Lake with my Wine - Wineries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

We came for a wine tasting and will need to return for lunch! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their tasting room was bright and airy, with large windows looking out to the lake below.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Bully Hill Vineyards - View of the lake from the parking lot - Wineries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

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This review is specifically about the restaurant on the Bully Hill Vineyard property, and not at all about the wine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a warm October day today and we ate outside on the large porch with a scenic vista of Keuka down below.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The weather was incredible and the food just lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You place your own order in the kitchen and then servers deliver it to your table. The dining experience was great including the smoked wings (which were huge and a tiny bit tough/undercooked but still very good), pulled pork sandwich (excellent) Smashburger (excellent), sides of salt potatoes, fried green tomatoes, and a vinegar-based coleslaw (all excellent.). Prices were very reasonable. read more

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I did not visit the tasting room but enjoyed the restaurant very much!! We ordered the bbq platter and a buffalo chicken sandwich. Both were excellent. The food was great and Sweet Walter peach wine was delicious. The only worry was the waitress told us their were additional food items for the kids menu and when our party went to order the food the kitchen staff said their were no such food. We then heard them yelling at the waitress for telling us their was other food. That poor woman. We were so uncomfortable hearing them yell at her and berate her for simply saying their was cheese pizza when their wasn't. Hopefully this isn't a regular thing yelling and berating your staff. The gift shop was a nice touch. The worker was charming and funny and we enjoyed finding new treasures in there. Will definitely return here for more food and drinks and hopefully the kitchen staff being nice to the wait staff. read more

Bully Hill Vineyards - Sweet Walter Peach Wine - Wineries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

I love sweet Walter rose but my recent purchase of a box of it had a bad tap. It leaked all over my fridge. The whole box !

We had fun from the first moment we stepped through the doors! Greg made sure to let us know that he was not our server, however, he would be bringing us our food once we placed the order at the counter. Everything we ordered tasted delicious! We started off with the chocolate peanut butter pie, and discovered that it is the best in the region! We tried three other varieties of peanut butter pie at different locations over the next few days, and nothing came close to the flavor, components, and presentation of this delectable dessert. My husband is originally from Buffalo and always compares wings to his favorite spot. The smoked wings and smoked turkey sandwich we enjoyed for lunch were phenomenal. After indulging in a filling lunch, we took a stroll over to the tasting room. The view from the hillside was spectacular, overlooking Keuka Lake. We found plenty of room to sit at the tasting bar and had a great time with the guys working the bar. There were several varietals that we enjoyed and one of our favorites was the Goat Red. read more

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We came for lunch rather than the wine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view was fine although part of it was a parking lot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I wasn't really feeling a deluxe dining experience like I would normally have at a winery, although maybe I'm comparing it too much to those in California.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You have to wait on a line to place your lunch order and then it's brought out to your table... a slight step up from cafeteria style. The food we ordered was not bad, but not memorable. read more

We had the full experience at Billy Hill vineyards. We dined for lunch then walked over to the tasting room and tasted wines, and prior to leaving walked through their extensive multi level gift shop. Dining at Bully Hill is casual. You're seated by a hostess, given a menu, then you go to the counter and order your food and beverages. A wait person brings your food to you when the order is ready. The system works well! We were able to sit on the deck overlooking the parking lot and lake beyond, due to an unusually warm spell mid April. After lunch we walked to tasting room and were greeted by a young man who was knowledgeable and engaging. It was an excellent experience! When reviewing wineries I often don't review the wines themselves. I find wine to be very personal, and due to the variations between vintages often one's taste changes from vintage to vintage. read more

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The finger lakes are known to be the wine country in upper New York State and today we tried the historic Bully Hill Winery. [[HIGHLIGHT]]With a casual restaurant, informative friendly guides and a large tasting room, it supplied a pleasant outing on a rainy day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lunch - beautiful views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]odd to sit then get up tomolace your order cafeteria style and sit again.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had the falafel salad which was not bad but how can you serve falafel without a slice of pita bread and tzatziki ? fires and burger my husband had were tasty read more

BEST food in Finger Lakes that we've tried on our trip! And the view is AMAZING with a balcony patio and a separate winery tasting building at the back. For lunch, we ordered the BBQ Sampler (all the meats were juicy and flavourful) and the Crab Cake + Scallops (good portions and fresh). We then made our way to the wine tasting bar & shop at the back, we tried all their whites & reds available and found their Riesling and sweet/dessert wines too sweet. They do have a few reds that were more interesting and up our alley! You do get a complimentary wine glass with your tasting and % discount if you buy 6+ bottles. read more

Bully Hill Vineyards - BBQ sampler and Crab Cake & Scallops ! So delicious - Wineries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

I was so glad to stop back, this time for lunch at the restaurant and to check out the massive gift shop! The restaurant is partial counter service. You get seated with menus and a table number, then place your order at the counter. Food will be brought out to you. Menu was small but full of great choices. I had the crab cake which came with several sides, was very filling, and everything was delicious. There were also delicious looking desserts in the cooler, but unfortunately I didn't have room. Service was great too! After lunch we stopped in the gift shop which had so many fun wine themed household and kitchen items downstairs, and clothing and Christmas ornaments upstairs! read more

Bully Hill Vineyards - Crab cake with salt potatoes - Wineries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

Bully Hill has such a wonderful compound. There is an art museum, two gift shops, a cafe, and of course the wine tasting rooms. My mom, aunt and I stopped here. They had both been here a year earlier and it was their favorite. This time it didn't disappoint either, and Bully Hill found another fan in me. Dustin, our tasting guide, was vibrant and wonderful in describing the wines and telling the stories. I really enjoyed him and he is doing a tremendous job. We bought a bunch of stuff, and the one gentleman in the gift shop told us we could pull the car up to load it with our purchases. It was very nice of him. I can't wait to get back to Bully Hill and try out their cafe at the next tasting. read more

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Beautiful vineyard. Very helpful staff and delicious wines. I didn't get a chance to dine at their restaurant, but did do the wine tasting which was $1/ pour. I ended up buying a case of 12 assorted wines. read more

We stopped to primarily eat at the onsite restaurant. Food exceeded expectations. Best smoked wings I have had. Food came out quit fast with no long wait. Did not try the wine but I highly recommend this for dining. read more

Our host at the tasting bar was spectacular, and yes, we left with a box full of our faves! Everything was clean, not a spec of dust, and artfully arranged. The only thing missing was a little flip book of the renowned goat and the story of why. I would have happily added that to our box. We had to get that story from the host at Great Western, who recommended we visit for a bite, but the hours didn't mesh with our museum visiting hours elsewhere. No shame though, because no one else was open either, at least not anywhere with non-meat options like Bully has on their menu. read more

A favorite place to visit every time I visit Ithaca. The wines are okay, but I really come here for the meal with a view and gift shop. Especially love their labels. They're always so nice too! read more

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Amazing!! The ambiance, delicious food and wines. Loved my experience at Billy Hill!! read more

Bully Hill Vineyards - The Dirty Shirley drink was delicious (s/o to Sweet Walter, the wine) and the Smash Burger... this smash burger was DELICIOUS. 10/10 - Wineries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

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We stopped by Bully Hill after a trip out to Corning! There was much to enjoy here, and a couple reasons I likely won't stop by again. The good: 1) The tasting was well-organized and made workable for the COVID times. $12 per person gets you a small food item and tastings of four wines. 2) Once we were seated our server was fantastic and walked us through our tasting with ease. 3) Both teeny tiny food offerings were so cute and tasty. 4) A beautiful campus with a stunning view of the lake and lots of room to walk around and enjoy.' 5) Learning about the wine art and how the owner creates the labels! The reasons I would be hesitant to come back: 1) The wine. Bully Hill is known for their highly drinkable goat wine, which I had never tried before and actually REALLY enjoyed and would absolutely buy for a day at the pool. Otherwise, not one that really spoke to me. 2) The environment was really chaotic upon arrival. There was a staff member yelling orders out to tables, people waiting in line to be seated, and the vibe was just off. Could have just been the day and I know COVID restrictions make things tricky. I had to step out of the winery until it calmed down a bit, and we were there with a reservation. 3) The drive to get there, in any vehicle, is horrible. It's waaay up the hill (duh Megan) and the drive was not worth the stress. I hope you'll go and enjoy your visit and I'll look forward to enjoying some more goat wine this summer! read more

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We had the pleasure of dining at the restaurant at Bully Hill winery recently. The food was delicious (especially the crab cakes with scallops) and of course the wine to accompany it was excellent! After you are seated you order at the window and the food is brought to you! The drink server was very quick and almost beat us back to the table! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view of the lake is amazing and well worth the trip!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside and outside dining is available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you are looking for an excellent place to visit Bully Hill restaurant is the place!! read more

Definitely in the top 3 of wineries visited on our recent trip. Restaurant is a little odd with ordering at the counter after being seated. Liked that we could taste as many or few wines of our choice instead of pre-selected flights. Not much guidance from behind the counter but it was a bit busy when we were there. read more

Up a hill, a perfect spot for leaf-peeping and spending a good morning looking at the sites, sounds, smell of the vineyard. Tasting was not open at the time but we bought a few recommended bottles. Visited the gift shop. Lady wasn't so friendly so we bought a few items and left. Ate at the restaurant. Good food. Great outdoor set up. Not quite table service. You will need to queue up and order then they bring food to your table. Food came quickly and well made. Good service and family friendly. Recommended for food and wine. read more

Stopped here en route to Seneca Lake for lunch . Friend and I enjoyed pulled pork and brisket sandwiches. They were very good . We each had a glass of wine. We got to sit outside and saw the beautiful views of the lake. Also really enjoyed visiting the gift shop. Super cute winery and a really adorable town. Would come here again. read more

Bully Hill Vineyards - Wine and views - Wineries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

Went for my first wine tasting yesterday! I turned 21 in September and the whole family took a trip. D-Dawg (Delanie) was absolutely amazing! Thank you for putting up with our obnoxious loud crowd! You are truly one of a kind. I ended up getting the sweatshirt you were wearing yesterday and it did not disappoint! We all went to 5 or 6 wineries yesterday you guys and keuka springs were my favorite. I absolutely love the menu of wine to look at it was extremely helpful and a good wide variety. D-Dawg just made the experience amazing! read more

Super nice staff. Great location and beautiful views. Many sweet wines and limited dry whites. Some reds available. However, I definitely say to stop here. Engaged staff who are willing to share their knowledge and assist you with choosing which wines to sample. read more

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I highly recommend trying their wines, although this time we were here it was for lunch nd we didn't do a tasting. Had the BBQ sampler platter. The pulled pork had a nice sauce on it, and the brisket slices had a clearly defined smoke ring. The wings were good too. read more

Bully Hill Vineyards - BBQ sampler. - Wineries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

I don't love the wine at this vineyard, but the restaurant was lovely for lunch. You order food at the counter, and then the food is delivered to your table. The desserts were a highlight. And the views are spectacular. Not a ton of wineries in the area has full dining, so we were really happy to find the place. read more

Was told if I stop at any winery while in the finger lakes it has to be Bully Hill! Luckily we were staying in Hammonsport our last night in town. We heard they serve brunch so we showed up around 10:30. They weren't ready to seat anyone until around 10:45. We were seated right on the edge of the porch overlooking the lake. Beautiful views. The brunch menu only had 4 different options. None of which sounded great to either of us, so we opted for lunch. I had the salmon salad. It was tasty but has a lot of rotten lettuce. Probably wouldn't order it again. My husband had the pulled pork sandwich and he said it was really good! We had several of the champagne cocktails, all were great! read more

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The food was amazing! Everyone in our group loved it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view was spectacular.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wine was good read more

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