Friendly unique place with great food and drink. The gondola seating was great for a private dinner and conversation, and any other seating was an eyeful of fun and stuff! My wife loves the Buffalo Chicken Salad! read more

Came in with a large group. Visiting family in New York, who frequent here often. Owners were super friendly and accommodating. Drinks were amazing. Every food entree that was ordered was delicious. We'll definitely return next year when visiting. read more

Guppy's Restaurant & Tavern - Seafood Near Me - Bemus Point, New York

Service is very, very slow but when they are working with you they pretty much get your wants...but the cost is WOW...so when you get your bill- be ready their food is good-four stars read more

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I came to yelp figuring that I'd update my old review of this place but it looks like I never wrote one. Weird. A few years ago, I'd have given Guppy's a solid five, but it's sort of drifted toward the valley of mediocrity that consumes so many restaurants. First the good: it's a cozy spot inside with cool vintage ski area decor. Outside there's another bar in a covered area and past that are uncovered outside tables and- get this- private ski gondolas! That's always a hit with my young son. The wings had been quite good. They've gone downhill a bit, but I'm still happy to eat them if others in my party want a varied menu. The fries used to be great too. The not so good: the beer selection is seriously lacking for a place like this, the mixed drinks are...well, read my bar reviews. They're not my speed. The aforementioned fries are no longer great, either. After a brief period of horrendous, they're now just okay. I haven't looked at the price of a basket recently (since it's not worth getting one), but with a $22 burger, I'd expect better. And more- my gf and I split a burger today and each got maybe eight. Speaking of splitting, that $22 burger cost us an extra $3 to split. This is where I draw the line. It'll make me seriously consider every other option before going again. I get it if we were taking a table and just splitting one little thing, but at a table of five, with drinks (for me at least) and a dessert (two if they had had what was on the menu...), a splitting charge is over the top. Even worse, generally, when that happens, the restaurant gives each person half of the burger on a plate with a serving of fries. Nope. As above, the fries were meager for one- downright ridiculous for two. And it was handed to me stacked on another plate. I guess the empty plate under the other one was what the $3 was for. Um, we'd have been happy to share one plate. So... as a longtime Bemus Point summer resident, I can't really recommend Guopy's anymore, but if you go and you're not that hungry and/or aren't swimming in money, one of your couple should order an entree and the other should just say nothing. It'll at least save you the $3. read more

Found this place while I'm in these parts for the Eclipse, and boy was it a find! While we didn't end up sitting in a ski gondola (because we didn't want to wait too long), we still had a good time. The haddock fish fry (really, it's fish and chips with cole slaw) is really, really good. I got it battered and I swear it's better than what a lot of English pubs or seafood places can do. The fish is meaty, crispy, and cooked just right. The cole slaw is creamy and flavorful. Just, wow. We also got a buffalo chicken stromboli which tasted as advertised. Really gooey and good as well! Wish it would come with some greens (like celery, which is classic), but overall it was spicy but not overpowering due to the cheesy. Everyone enjoyed the food thoroughly, and their wacky eclipse themed drinks. The staff was clearly overrun by tourists but still managed to be really nice. I just wish we had gotten into a gondola on hindsight! read more

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I was very offended about how the owner treated the hostess and staff. Being mean and condescending to employees is a hard no for me. Had we not been with a group I would have left. The service and food were exce read more

Food was good, took a while to come out, but everything was super hot. We were seated outside in a gondola, which the kids thought was super cool; inside the gondola is a blue tooth speaker and heater to use. Our hostess and server were very friendly. I went in the restaurant to use the ladies room. Inside was pretty packed, but there's definitely comfortable space between tables on the patio, and outdoor heaters as an added bonus. read more

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Super super super slow service. Lasagna wasn't good. Atmosphere is cool except for the dirty ski cars. Lol

Very cool hang out on Lake Chautauqua. The Soup is soooo very good! I look forward to the next time!

Hog shanks were a great appetizer. The fish tacos were very good. Corn bread was tasty. The service was excellent. The ambiance was very lively, welcoming and, fun. read more

We come here every time we are up. The food is good, they have plenty of seating and pickup options if you prefer take our. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Things we have tried: the wings (tastey), the mushroom burger (delicious), Doug's chili (a good basic staple), the grilled steak sandi (my fav/ so much meat), and some of the weekly specials including a delicious schnitzel read more

Guppy's Restaurant & Tavern - Schnitzel - Seafood Near Me - Bemus Point, New York

Guppy's has always been a favorite spot for us. We've been coming here since Doug and Christy took ownership. Food portions are huge. Drinks are great. This is a busy place because it's awesome. You might wait a few extra minutes but it's worth the wait. Those who complain stay home. read more

The food and service were excellent. If our future travels bring us close to guppies it will be a must stop for us.

As the story goes... the moment i saw my daughter for the first time I called her my Guppy.l, so I had to stop in and I was pleasantly impressed. The private gondola was a blast as we paired our phones to the system and rocked to our own hits all night. Loved it read more

Don't go if you want your meal in under an hour... Not a busy night either, just slow with sub-par service

We were visiting NY and passed by several times and always commented on its unique name and appearance. We LUCKILY had time to stop on our last evening in the area and were not disappointed. We were able to partake in their Oktoberfest fare! Weinerschnitzel (that melts in your mouth) with spatzels and fresh warm applesauce, German Potato Pancakes and Apple Strudel are their homemade options. We all cleaned our plates. Christy was very friendly and a small world story, grew up in the same area and attended the same church as one of our family members. We enjoyed hearing her and Doug's story. They are open year round so don't miss out on exciting your taste buds. Indoor seating as well as a fabulous outdoor space that includes unique vintage gondolas that you can dine in. We - Saved the Best for last, and wish we had tried them sooner read more

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Food good but very understaffed very slow service and owner seems to micro manage staff creating further delays

The food was fantastic. The service was very good. The ambience is lake life. They have cool gondolas you can eat in outside if you wish, that are heated and cooled I believe. read more

Always a great experience with specials and this month didn't disappoint, drinks, appetizers and meals. The staff is always friendly and prompt with drinks and checking in. Highly recommended read more

Guppy's is our favorite! Fabulous food, great drinks, service and atmosphere. The owners are fantastic and truly connected to their customers. You just can't beat the specials and desserts either. read more

HUGE menu, GREAT service since the moment we walked in the doors, HUGE portions! First time here, and it did not disappoint! Being in the service industry for many years and the owner delivers my food to our table! Sold! We will return:-) read more

I have been going to guppies every summer for most of my life. They always have amazing food, wonderful and comfortable outdoor seating, and great service. It's even more interesting now that they've added the individual gondola seating opportunities. Favorite things to order are either one of the gigantic stromboli (I like meatball and pepperoni) for their giant fish plate. I have very rarely ever been disappointed, though I would not recommend the shrimp scampi as it was pretty tasteless. They have a great selection of beer and mixed drinks, and they have added some fun new features like fish bowls or light up cups. It's a great place to go, though you should be prepared to have a drink and wait to be seated as they're always very busy. read more

Really unfortunate experience from start to finish here - I am usually one to give restaurants the benefit of the doubt but this was bad on a number of levels. The parking lot, to start, kind of a nightmare, not enough spaces to accommodate people in the restaurant area. The lot is also super haphazard. We were quoted 45 minutes for our party at the hostess stand, and while I understand that those wait times vary - at the end of the day we waited nearly 2 hours. This was due to them giving our table away to another group (because they rang their buzzer instead of ours?) - and seating a table of 10 who arrived after us before our smaller group. One redeeming quality was the drinks - the bartender definitely knew she was doing and all of our parties drinks were excellent! When it came to dinner - service took quite a while and also included some entire dishes mistaken for other options + substitutions forgotten. Overall not the best experience. read more

Cool, eclectic place to gather for a fun dinner. The garlic cheesy bread with marinara sauce was my favorite. The fish tacos, a popular dish according to our server, were good. The corn cake was interesting and the beans a tangy addition to the meal. My friend's haddock dinner was well-liked. I'd go here again. read more

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A visit to Chautauqua Lake wouldn't be complete without a trip to Guppy's. With many choices to consider in Bemus Point, Guppy's Restaurant & Tavern is the one worth waiting for (and you probably will if you visit in season). It's just a cute little place with a small dining room but a lovely outside patio. Great menu of choices with no frills and something for everyone. Burgers, pasta, strombolis and pizza. But my favorites are the mussels appetizer and the fish fry. Nice staff, friendly young kids and owners who have put their care and love into the quality of the food. If you're in the area, you should check it out. Open year round, which is rare in these parts. read more

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So here's my review for doug & Christy's great restaurant/bar Guppy's in bemus. Love the place & the kitschy decor & the annual lobster bake. This year the best lobster I've had there yet. Nice clams really good chowder. The extras are corn & potatoes & hey they're in the pot too but it's too many carbs ha. What is it $35 a man. Something like that. It's a great fun bar the only prob I guess is it's always packed. I always write about the good looking waitresses and probably shouldn't but they have cute waitresses. Usually I get the white pizza but I add pepperoni. It's awesome. Haven't really tried anything else I'm a pizza hound. The owners are great & work hard in a busy busy place. Everybody knows everybody in bemus! In season there's several options but we always go there. Offseason there's like no options and thank god they're open but we would go anyway. The winter is like the North Pole up in here just FYI. Good time lobster fest pic attached. I need a hose bath! read more

Guppy's Restaurant & Tavern - Gier Bros at it again - Seafood Near Me - Bemus Point, New York

This is the second time I have visited Guppy's and both times the service has been fast and friendly! I highly recommend the strawberry mojito and the portobello salad was delicious! I have also had the cashew chicken salad and I enjoyed every bite of it as well. Other guests at our table had the nachos, grilled haddock, and chicken alfredo and they were all very satisfied. All of the portions were more than enough and pricing is very reasonable. They were very specific to share options for an individual in our party with celiac disease and offered to rush an order for a young boy in our group with diabetes. Great place, fun environment, and great food! read more

What a unique venue! The outside patio was great, but the ski gondola dining areas were so fun to see. We enjoyed watching the excitement of kids sitting in gondolas to dine. The food? First and foremost, TRY THE Cheesy CRAB DIP!! OMG just OMG!!! As if that wasn't enough, the fish tacos were by far the best I've ever had. To die for! Dine here!! You won't regret it! read more

Guppy's Restaurant & Tavern - Dine in ski gondolas - Seafood Near Me - Bemus Point, New York

We really enjoyed our dining experience here. We got the bacon cheeseburger and the Weiner Schnitzel. Both were amazing! Drinks were creative and tasty. We liked that the menu didn't have every day things that you see everywhere else. We even got to bring the pups which sealed the deal on where we chose to eat that night. Good service and great food. We will definitely be back when we are in town! read more

Overpriced- food was mid. Nothing I would come back for. The spicy mule was good. Gondolas were cute.

Great food and atmosphere. Gluten free and vegetarian options. Interesting outdoor seating in ski gondolas

First time ever eating there. All of the employees were so polite. First time in a long time that I had a piece of fried fish that wasn't greasy on had more batter than fish. It was cooked perfect. Reasonably priced, good service and great food!! I will be going back. read more

Always just what I'm looking for, no matter the season. Great nightly specials, some satisfying vegetarian options, friendly staff and nice bar options. A classic! read more

Four friends and I stopped for lunch. We found it dark and messy, with a view of the parking lot when you sit outdoors. Food prices are eye-poppingly high. And we found out that if you share a meal, they will charge you $3.50 for the privilege of dividing the food (it was a plate of linguine & clams in the shell) yourself. We were refused when we asked the waitress to have the kitchen divide the linguine into two separate dishes, and ended up using our hands to do it. And I found just one tiny piece of clam meat among those shells. What a disappointment. We will not be returning. read more

Came here for Father's Day, and at first glance it was very busy but they had a beautiful outside bar and large tent for people to sit under and wait for their table. Although it was a holiday, it was definitely a really long wait to be seated, then to order, and lastly to wait for the food. I appreciate the owners of the business trying to be transparent about inflation and rising prices where they have this giant yellow sign on every page of the menu about rising costs. For a bar/tavern kind of vibe restaurant (since the dining area is surrounded on both sides by a bar), the prices were still more than I expected especially given the taste of the food. However, I thought the food would match it but unfortunately I had the really long named menu item "Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Pesto with Chicken". There was no red nor tomato tasted in this dish or pepper, and I was told that its a homemade sauce which really surprised me. I've actually had this sort of sauce in a different style of cooking before and I definitely don't think it should go into this kind of dish and it was really heavy/oily when the "sauce" was separated from the penne home noodles. The sea crab dip did cost the same or even as more as an entrée but they definitely nailed it with the large-sized, crispy and soft chips. The service and waitresses were phenomenal and even asked about switching out the dish I had for something else. This would've been a better experience if I had chosen a different dish in the beginning. read more

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I'm so sorry I didn't get a pic of the peanut Butter ice cream pie! Everything was so delicious! First time visiting! We joked about Bill Murray ( truly is my husbands name- just not the actor! We live about an hr away and decided to take an old fashioned drive - pick a direction and go! We found a quiet park - long point park I believe right down the road and grabbed a bite to go and headed to the park! Amazing delicious burger if u LOVE burgers! This is one of the BEST burgers I have had in awhile! read more

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Love coming here for their amazing food and fun specials! The service is always the best! Definitely recommend

Wait for an hour as they forgot we were on the list. So they sit us in the bar and our waitress does not visit for 15 more minutes so we left. Food??? We were just forgotten. Not that busy just missed. Ugh read more

Great experience eating in a gondola. The food was great, wonderful service. Paige was our server and was very friendly. Prices good for servings read more

Guppy's Restaurant & Tavern - Cute & cozy - Seafood Near Me - Bemus Point, New York

Hate the wine goblet it's about 3 oz of wine for $9. Gluten free menu pathetic. Servers great!