From the moment we walked in, we felt so welcomed. The host was incredibly friendly and made a great first impression. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful -- very thoughtfully decorated with such an inviting atmosphere. The view of the lake is stunning, and I loved that you can see the water (and sunset!) from pretty much every table. It really makes the whole dining experience feel special. Our server, Kyra V., was amazing! She was so friendly, personable, and honestly just adorable. She made us laugh and gave honest feedback when we asked about the menu, which we really appreciated. You can tell she truly enjoys what she does, and it made our night even better. The food was phenomenal. We started with the Caesar Tower, which easily fed four adults as an appetizer -- and it was honestly one of the best we've had. Highly recommend! Our entrees did not disappoint either... everything was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The specialty drinks were crafted perfectly and were just as impressive as the food. We will absolutely be returning and can't wait to dine outdoors when the weather is nice. Such a great experience all around read more

WOW. We love Galene. The atmosphere and service are 10/10. The last time we went we sat in the bar area and the bartender was very attentive. But the most impressive thing is the food - we were blown away. The best things were any of the pastas, the shrimp bao buns, and the red shrimp, but we loved everything (orange chicken and steak frites). The red shrimp honestly tasted better than lobster, and came with a really good garlic butter. We would order this over and over. The shrimp bao buns didn't' just have tiny chopped up shrimp - it had large chunks of shrimp and you could taste them. The prices are also very fair. In the summer you can even see the lake and eat outside which is a plus. Galene is now one of our favorite restaurants in the area and can't wait to go back. read more

This is officially in the Rochester area rotation. Oysters, table by the water. Clean and modern decor. Service was fantastic, kitchen was timely, menu was lean, though above average I'd say. A quick drive down 390 for a sunset evening? No brainer. read more

Galene - View from the porch - New American Near Me - Lakeville, New York

Delicious food, drinks and fresh oysters. What more could you want? I highly recommend the steak & frites as an entree. The steak was cooked perfectly and the frites had the perfect crisp. We will definitely be back to Galene's! read more

Galene - Steak & Frites - New American Near Me - Lakeville, New York

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The ambiance of this place is modern and super cozy but also fancy. Loved sitting in here. I was on a date so I didn't even try any of the bread because he wasn't eating it and I didn't want to look like a fatso. Big mistake, wish I tried it. It looked really good. We both enjoyed the oysters. My Caesar salad was pretty much a pile of parmesan cheese on a plate. Very strange. And pretty disappointing... when all you ask for is a Caesar salad and they give you a pile of cheese. Service was good. Will come back to try a different meal. read more

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Beautiful location on the water & accessible by boat. Ambiance was lovely. Food was solid. Only knock was they don't do any modifications or substitutions (ie no adding a protein to a salad), which can be limiting depending on your group diet restrictions. Otherwise our waiter was friendly and attentive. read more

Galene - New American Near Me - Lakeville, New York

Had the fried pickles..... they made it too complex.....some things were better left alone. Dan Dan noodles were good. The seafood in foil was rather plain. I'd rate it about Galene 7/10. Above average, but not excellent. I will say the wait staff is excellent and well trained. They understand what they are serving, down to the ingredients. It is a ver nice atmosphere and nice views by the lake. read more

Lovely setting on the north end of Canesus Lake, charismatic servers... and then there is the food. And the wine! Some of my local favorites, including Dr. Constantine Frank's Gruner, Prince Edward Island oysters from our friends in North Canada, house-handmade pastas soaked in clam and Italian sausage Parmesan broth. read more

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We had dinner here while in the area on vacation. We had a reservation at 6PM and the parking lot was full when we arrived so parked on the grass along the highway. We had a short wait for our table and during the wait a spot fortunately opened up so we scooted out to move the car off the road. The cocktail list had a lot of great options; I went with the spicy Manhattan which was quite good. It definitely has a bit of a kick from the chili peppers! We shared a whipped ricotta appetizer which was very good and definitely large enough to share. For my entree, I had the gnocchi with chicken confit and wild mushrooms. This was excellent! They use a lot of local suppliers for ingredients which is always nice to see. The only area for improvement we saw was that entrees came out before we finished our appetizer and then we were asked about ordering dessert when we were still finishing entrees. It was not near closing, there were lots of open tables, and we weren't dawdling, so I'm not sure what the rush was about. I did get a dessert, a Mexican pots d creme and it was excellent. I'm not sure if maybe they get a lot of customers who want to get in and out quickly? It was our last night of vacation though, and we weren't in a rush. read more

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Very beautiful and upscale atmosphere, but a touch loud. We went with friends and shared a bunch of dishes. Our favorite was the huli huli chicken. I could have eaten just that and been happy. The peel and eat shrimp was great. Shrimp salad was incredible. Fried to perfection! We got a pasta dish and the steak frites as well, both of which were solid. I enjoyed their espresso martini. Our waitress was clearly new and tried her best. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is because I'm comparing it to their sister restaurant, Ember, and nothing can quite be at that level for us. Will definitely be back! read more

The food was great, with a strangely eclectic menu of Italian and Asian. I enjoyed my Dan Dan Noodles and my wife liked her pasta. Only issue I had here the service. Good, not great. They overcharged us for something and fixed it quick. We didn't get any bread to start the meal. It just seemed slow. read more

Service was good the meal was over priced and cold when served. The manager did come by but what can she do about it.

Everything was phenomenal! The food quality was superior. The interior was absolutely beautiful and the views are unsurpassed. Sarah our server was so attentive and pleasant. And the front of the house attendant Kyra was coming around making sure our dinning experience was going well . Even Luke one of the chefs stopped by our table to see if everything was to our liking . Such a great place ! Highly recommend it . read more

What a great place to enjoy dinner! The options are endless - from dining inside, to dining in the enclosed patio, to waterfront quick order meals - you can't go wrong. We were sat on the enclosed patio for dinner and everything from the waitstaff to the bartenders and the food was just exceptional. The cocktails are very fairly priced and well crafted. Restaurant offered a bread plate with homemade bread assortment that included fresh baked and warm options including fresh hush puppies. So very good! We ordered oysters and shrimp for the appetizer. Both were fresh and flavorful. Dinner was the salmon with sweet potato purée and cucumber salsa. Cooked to perfection and great on a warm summer night. The pork was breaded perfectly, crispy and light with a mole sauce that is to die for. Topped with a fresh greens and sour crème. Just delicious. Prices were spot on for the level of service and quality of food. Our meal included two craft cocktails, two tall draft Guinness, shrimp, oysters, two entrees, and one dessert was about $130 plus tip. If you are looking for a nice night out, exceptional service, and food full of flavors that are perfectly balanced - this is the place! read more

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This was our first time at Galene's but it definitely won't be our last! We started outside on the patio overlooking Conesus Lake where the views were incredible!! The outdoor bartenders were attentive and friendly!! Our meal was one of the best!! Our waitress Allie made us feel welcome and explained ALL of the specials in detail!! We loved the beet and feta salad and the homemade bread was excellent!! We tried the foil haddock chioppino and the homemade rigatoni with meatball and sausage pieces!! Looking forward to returning soon!! read more

Went to Galenes for my wife's birthday and it was a great. The menu has something for everyone and prices are fair. Both my wife and I had the deconstructed beef Wellington which was a bargain for the amount of beef. Service was great and wine pours are generous. Cocktails are fun and unique. Next time we will try the porch for a more casual experience. read more

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Ambiance ..10 stars! Food..10 stars Service..10 stars Price..for all the above ...price worth it. Really in today's world on par, but then you add that view and tastiness of food! I was very happy with couple appetizers and their wonderful cocktails!! Red Shrimp..luscious! Fried pickles! What? How could I love s fried pickle! Very different! But those cocktails!!!!! read more

Late to party! Gotta to review this place when we was there in May. The building isnt hard to find, its next to lake... I took my date out to that nice restaurant for our dinner date. Hostess is really nice & friendly. She got us a table at patio window something like that. The view to lake is absolutely pretty!! Waitress is nice & friendly because she realized that we're deaf. She showed us on menu for drinks. We ordered drinks. She delivered us perfectly. Food? We found what we wanted & ordered. She delivered food to us & we looked at.. wow. Fancy. We took bite.. hey, its pretty good!! Waitress is doing fabulous job! We enjoyed our dinner and view to lake! Price? Little bit pricey but hey, its dinner date :) that place is definitely good for date night or family dinner. Probably will come back again if we want have our dinner date.. read more

Everything was wonderful. Our server was spectacular, loved the coconut shrimp appetizer, good bread, and the steak-frites entrée was very good. The steak was cooked as requested, the sauces were delicious too. The fries were plentiful...I would prefer the dish served on a plate (not a bowl) so that the fries did not get soggy. As served there was sort of a poutine-vibe. We enjoyed the budino dessert. The restaurant is lovely. There is a lively bar, inside seating, three-season room area, outside bar and patio seating. I loved the options and lake view. Negative: Galenes applies a 3% "convenience fee" to every bill. Whose convenience? Becoming an common practice, stoking inflation. read more

Wow! We finally found a restaurant in the area that is actually very good! We moved to Farmington from central Connecticut almost 2 years ago and have been looking for a fine dining experience close to home. We were so disappointed with so many local eateries we were resigning ourselves to trudging into Rochester to find good food. But we struck paydirt with Galene. We will be back often. #SoonToBeRegulars! read more

This restaurant has nice ambience along the lake and has attentive management. That was not enough to justify more than one star. First, they lost our reservations. We were then seated in a very noisy area next to the toilet and could not converse (it was a special evening for us). Then they told us that they were out of the two entrees that we went there for to begin with. And it was only 6:45 PM. We waited. And waited. After about 50 minutes they told us they had lost our orders. After another 10-15 minutes we were served, but they brought out someone else's order. Finally we were served our orders. I am sorry to report that the food was mostly mediocre. The fish fry was flavorless. My shrimp salad was made with poorly breaded shrimp (and why pair breaded shrimp with a salad???). Our third guest ordered the eggplant dish which, by contrast, was quite good. In their favor, the management was apologetic and did take $20 off the meal, which was over $100 for three. That was a bit steep given that we did not order appetizers, drinks, or deserts. I don't think it was enough of a discount to make up for a real comedy of errors. I think this restaurant could do a lot better and is in a position to be a really quality place. I hope they improve. read more

I recently went here for a Sunday brunch with my family. Service, food, and ambiance was excellent. Beautiful location overlooking Conesus Lake with a cozy fireplace. We'll be back again soon! read more

Pros: Beautiful building, stunning view of the lake. The menu has a wide range of creative and appealing offerings, and the food was prepared well. Cons: It's fairly loud and difficult to carry on a conversation. Biggest drawback- horrible service. The waitress acted bothered to serve us, and rushed through our meal. She was REALLY rude. read more

The food was excellent. My favorite dish was the scallops from the starters menu but I had it as my main with a salad. My party ordered several appetizers, such as the garlic bread, the Swedish meatballs and the fried pickles, they were all delicious. I would never have ordered the fried pickles because I imagined a fried pickle. That was way off from what we got. I loved it. We were a party of six celebrating three birthdays and were given a semi private room with a beautiful view of the lake. The service was very good. We had only one complaint, which was they ran out of the only chicken entree on the menu and they ran out of ginger ale. Not a big deal but they charged us for the ginger ale, anyway!! Apparently, this happens on Sundays, running out of things. All in all it was a wonderful experience. read more

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Food is very good. Twice we've had John as our waiter and he has been outstanding. This is a major upgrade to the location from previous owners. One small suggestion to improve...the last time we were there the staff was slow to remove dirty dishes between courses and at the end. read more

There's so much to love about Galene! The restaurant has a great vibe, super trendy. Indoors, the atmosphere is a bit more high end, while outside is more casual which is perfect if you come via boat. The food and drinks are also excellent. Some of my favorite dishes include the Cajun Shrimp, Port & Beef Meatballs, Salmon and the shrimp salad. They also have a raw bar with a variety of options. If you're looking for a fun place on the lake, Galene is a great choice! read more

Galene - Shrimp Salad - New American Near Me - Lakeville, New York

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Very excellent. My only complaint is, although the drinks are well mixed, they will not satisfy those of us from keuka wine country in terms of portion. read more

I do not recommend this establishment. When asked if cheese could be removed from the salad we were told Chef Liam would not alter any dish and the only option was a side salad with no dressing. The menu specifies no substitutions however it does not say no removal. Substitute in American English is defined as a person or thing acting or serving in place of another. Remove in American English is defined as to move by lifting, pushing aside or taking away. Asking to remove the cheese is not substituting the cheese. On top of their inability to REMOVE not SUBSTITUTE any item on the menu they are incapable of serving the correct beverage when ordered. Both drinks were wrong. We left due to an unbelievably terrible experience and went to their sister location in Livonia, Ember. Ember was excellent. Skip this sorry excuse for an establishment and go to the OG Ember. It's amazing how the same ownership produces operational excellence at Ember and a complete shit show at Galene's. I highly recommend training Galene's on the processes from Ember - you may then have a restaurant worth visiting. read more

I stopped by for brunch during a beautiful Sunday drive and was truly delighted. The lakeside setting was spectacular and the staff was friendly and inviting. I sat out back looking outward on Conesus Lake sipping a summer drink and eating my sandwhich while soaking in the sunshine. Plenty of outdoor seating, great food and drinks all at an affordable price. read more

Excellent food, service, wonderful lake view dinning. Beautiful decor and friendly staff. Thank you for the superior service & gourmet meal. Shrimp, oysters & salmon delicious. You made our team celebration an amazing event! Going back soon read more

It was okay. I took my wife here for a valentines dinner. We waited there at the entrance even tho we had a reservation and people came in behind us yet they were still being seated before us. Finally get a table and it's out back facing the servers desk... then the only thing my wife wanted was a steak and of course they had just put in the last order just before arriving to our table. The food was ok, but the experience was not there. We had wanted to try this place so I thought I'd surprise her, but it would probably be better for like a mid summer stop off the water. read more

I was there when it was Hook & Spoon - COMPLETELY different restaurant. They did a great job with the interior - no more cold draft when someone opens the door ;-). Services was fantastic! Thank you... Dinner - Wow... We had the Garlic Bread, Oysters, Shrimp as the apps, I had the Filet and my wife had the Fried Cauliflower... All of it was awesome! I hope round two will be just as good if not better... You will not be able to get into that place in the summer... just sayn ;-) read more

Galene - Filet / Oysters in the background - New American Near Me - Lakeville, New York

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Went here for a drink the other night. Enjoyed it so much had apps, dinner, and dessert sitting at bar. Honestly not my typical type of place to go. Everything we had was excellent. Wife swore by the Espresso Martini made by Jane as one of the best. Jane's service was fantastic and on point. Highly recommend a bar spot whenever she is on! PS...I never met or saw Jane before...real recommendation! read more

I got the vegetable ceviche and the salmon dish. Both were amazing. My hubby enjoyed his plates as well. Top 5 meals I've ever had! Great location on the lake for nice views. read more

We stopped here on our to our weekend getaway and it was such a perfect spot! Beautiful for a date night or to gather with some friends or family for good food/scenery. There is a patio out back you can walk to that overlooks the lake, absolutely stunning. We received great, friendly service from the hostess and waiter! The bartender served us some fairly tasty drinks and the meals they served were fantastic! Brought out complimentary bread (multiples types) which is always my favorite part lol! Go check it out!! read more

We reserved at 715 for a group of 4, but came at 645 to have a drink before dinner. the bar was chaos. We waited at least 20 minutes to order a drink. We were seated at 800 for ou 715 reservation. Our meals came around 900. The food was good but we were too hungry hy then to really appreciate. I would not recommend. read more

Best dining experience in Livingston County! Food is always outstanding and the location is beautiful - lakefront at its best.

Huli Huli chicken skewers are a must. The pit beef sandwich and the pork cutlets are hits too. Nice view/atmosphere, good service, great food. read more

Had dinner here tonight. The service was great. The food was fantastic. We had the Smoked Salmon Toast and the Peel and Eat shrimp as appetizers. Both were really good the shrimp were super tender and the garlic butter is delicious. We both had the filet (deconstructed beef Wellington). Really good. Heads up, they do not cook the beef to your desired temperature, you get it how they cook it. It came out just about medium, which is how we like it, so it was perfect. We had the butterscotch pudding and the key lime cheesecake for desert. They were great too. Absolutely nothing to complain about here. If there was one thing...it was a Sunday and the menu is limited on Sundays. No big deal, there were plenty of options. Good beer list and the cocktails were good too. If you have never been here, it is right on the water too, so great views. Recommended!! read more

A lovely space with a lovely view. An exceptional young waiter. A dirty menu. Disappointing food. Won't be back. A shame. read more