We arrived hungry for breakfast and left unable to finish our plates! " I think I ate too much"…read morewas my husband's comment. Only real maple syrup is used, and my blueberry waffle had the fruit "cooked" into it. The sausage is either patties or links. The sole waitress easily handled 15 tables, and most of the customers were known to her. Booths, tables, and breakfast bar seats available. Seat yourself anywhere; the waitress will find you and bring meus and place settings. Parking in a private lot. The entrance is handicap accessible, but the bathrooms are not (two narrow steps).

We walked in shortly before closing, and had an absolutely fantastic meal…read more Classic patty melt was everything it should be. Crispy bread, sauteed onions, and a big juicy beef patty. With the cheese and thousand island dressing, this was amazing. The shrimp platter was also fantastic. Tender, crispy fried shrimp, just so satisfying. The short stack of pancakes was actually one pancake, so big it was hanging off the edge of the plate. Better than your typical diner pancake, it was really wonderful in texture and flavor, and those crispy edges are fantastic. And even though we walked in right before closing time, we got the warmest, friendliest service. This place is just great, and I doubt we'll visit Letchworth without stopping here again.

I'll start off by saying i've been to the Yard of Ale maybe a handful of times in my life but it…read morewas once operated by one of my ancestors, J.D. McGuire, in the 1800s when it was the Genesee Hotel - this restaurant has about a century and a half of history in the area and deserves to be classified as an historic landmark. It is also one my grandmother's favorite restaurants, and she's eaten there for decades. Last night, she turned 95 and we put the old YoA to the test, booking a dinner party for roughly 20 people, in the restaurant's private room. Our waitress was absolutely on her game, getting orders for drinks, appetizers, meals and dessert out as promptly as she could given the size of our party with no mistakes or fumbling of people's orders. I ordered the stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer and the Tournados (steak fillets with seafood stuffing and hollandaise sauce) with rice pilaf as my main course, and both were delicious. The kitchen will do steak all the way down to rare but won't serve it blue, probably for safety reasons since they're not a dedicated steakhouse. For dinner I got the NY cheesecake with wild strawberries and sauce, and it was wonderful. A five course meal (bread, appetizer, salad, main, dessert) plus drinks cost me a little shy of $90, so I thought the price was more than fair. The wine list is limited (I asked for a dry white wine and got a choice between a sauvignon blanc and a pinot grigio. I went with the blanc and it was light, crisp, and delicious with a lot of pear notes - a good choice on the part of whoever on the YoA's staff handles sommelier duty. I didn't get a chance to ask the waitress for a snapshot of the bottle and I wish I had. For a cocktail, I ordered an old fashioned, and this is the kind of place where you can go up to the bar and order a cocktail like that and the bartender won't bat an eye before getting out the muddler. If it's your birthday, be sure to tell the waitress - I believe that they give you a free lava cake dessert for your birthday. If you order a dish like the chicken parm here the portion they serve you will be massive - two or three breaded chicken cutlets covered with mozz over pasta and sauce. This is not a restaurant that does haute cuisine portions; the old roadside inn sensibilities remain in place in places like the YoA, you expect to be fed and feed you they will. Now that I've said all that, remember, de gustibus - but if you're visiting Letchworth Park or otherwise out in Livingston County I recommend you call and book a table. And you should absolutely call ahead, the locals tend to pack the place.

The food was delicious and very filling. The service was friendly and helpful very attentive! The…read moreambiance was cozy and roomy! Definitely one of the best experiences I've had! Very amazing food! One of upstate NY Gems!!

This place was good. We went for breakfast and it was delicious and reasonably priced. However I…read moresaw the spaghetti and meatballs go by and I can't wait to come back to try it. The service was great and the restaurant had a nice diner feel to it.

Always reliable, the food is always fresh, the coffee cups stay filled, and the Wait staff are very…read moreattentive. This is a Batavia institution and people are just very comfortable here. I know my wife and I are and we go out of our way to stop here whenever we can. The Porto Scramblers are always good. Actually, everything is good. We especially like the cream of mushroom soup, which is only available on Saturdays I think and desserts here are fantastic.

Travelling with a group of 24 men, we couldn't have asked for better accommodations, food,…read moreentertainment, great views, challenging golf, wonderful staff and most accommodating hosts! Thanks to Rick and staff for a wonderful getaway.

Food Food is hit or miss, I have had the same beef on wick…read morewhich was excellent once and mediocre the second time with the dry beef that disappoints. Service Service is hit or miss, I have had attentive servers and I have had to chase my server down like a baby sitter. First clue was when the server asked if I wanted a New glass when I wasn't finished with the drink, and took my unfinished drink to refill. Hello! If the person isn't finished with the drink and the glass isn't empty just bring a new drink. Service 101. Maybe they could google it. Then the drink didn't arrive 3 min...5 min...10 min...maybe she passed away..Nope she's in the kitchen the drink is under the tap sitting...the bar tender is texting on her phone..didn't even turn around... Ahem.... cough...cough... 20 minutes..finished...25.... 30 She's not coming back.. Server never returned to check on us, had to go in and ask for the check, now 2 tables, four servers and a bartender.... After paying the server, she made a bee line to that table to check for her tip though....Who is paying for this staff without even training them to do their job? Gonna run that business into the ground with no standard food quality or service quality....

Booked my birthday dinner here with family and friends. This is the kind of place that makes…read morememories, we felt comfortable and happy. The chef and staff are locals and have a good rapport. And the FOOD! All three appetizers were fantastic. Then we indulged with lasagna, delicious ravioli, and handmade pastas with creative sauces. Everyone enjoyed. Italian beer and wine were spot on. Seasonal tiramisu and gelato were heavenly. We will return! Worth the trip.

Do yourself a favor and take the time to have dinner at this charming little restaurant that serves…read moreTHE MOST DELICIOUS FOOD!!!!! Next level excellent!!! The staff is kind, knowledgeable and efficient, not to mention they love what they Do! 10/10 !!!! Bravo!!!

When you first walk in, the ambiance was very romantic. Our server, Henrietta, was personable,…read moreknowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions. The seafood chowder, calimari, and shrimp cocktail were the perfect appetizers. The stuffed haddock was flavorful and the portion was big. The Delmonico streak was cooked to a perfect medium and was great with the Pinot Noir Henrietta suggested, and the Riesling was a good match for the haddock. Overall, a great experience and the prices were reasonable.

Unexpected but enjoyable dinner at the casino! I stopped into fortunes on the way home from western…read moreNY and was pleasantly surprised. For a steakhouse in a small town i didn't have high expectations. My server Red was very lovely, checking in often and being very helpful. The hostess was also nice and the restaurant itself was nice, and surprisingly not too loud considering it's inside of the casino and was relatively packed during most of my meal. By no means the best steakhouse I've ever visited, but my steak was cooked nicely, my appetizer was good, my drink was potent but pretty well made. Only thing a little lacking were the sides. Mashed potatoes tasted over processed and like they've been sitting under a heat lamp and veggies were covered in seasoning but somehow still lacked any flavor. Neither were "bad" but just not up to par for a steakhouse, when good/great ones usually have very well executed sides typically. Spinach and crab dip was good and was huge! Herb butter on steak was nice, as well as a tasty tobacco onion topper. Their bread rolls are somewhat basic with a little Parmesan on them. Ordered cream brûlée as well and it was good (ate at home and held up pretty well). If you're craving steak and are nearby, worth a visit.

Staff is super friendly, We came here after a tornado and was greeted by Mr. Baba who is super nice…read moreand offered us free soda. Food is delicious and the Hot sauce is out of this world. Dining area is very nice and welcoming which made eating with friends a wonderful experience. Open very late at night and is inexpensive. Will come back here again 10/10

10 stars just for the service alone, the owner def knows how to make people feel welcomed, he also…read moreoffered us a platter full of rice, lamb and chicken. The food was made fresh and there's options for everyone in the family which I appreciate! The red hot sauce is exceptional and he makes it himself, it reminds me of home where there's delicious taco shops on every corner and hot sauce to die for! The green sauce isn't hot at all and if you like cilantro you will love it. He packs the platters and pitas full of food and you get your moneys worth. You get to add your own toppings and not for an extra hidden cost, my favorite part was they are open late everyday while every other place in and around town are closed. This is an eatery you have to experience for yourself, I will be telling everyone about this one.

Server was attentive and pleasant. Food was good, place is clean and interesting historic building.read more

Visited on the Saturday before Easter. It was a pleasant experience with lots of beer options. The…read moredesign and the history of the building is amazing. Tucked in off 20A on Millenium drive. Definitely recommend a stop if you are in the area.