Great place to grab drinks and food while sitting by the lake…read more It was a nice warm spring afternoon and the tables on the patio were open for customers even though the patio wasn' t "officially" open. Service was very friendly and accommodating. We'd visited the original location multiple times in the past, but the Watkins Glen location right on the lake is great. A nice variety of craft beer and cocktails are on the menu and flights are available even outside.The food menu has a good variety of items and everything being served around us looks tasty. We snacked on the poutine, which was loaded with gravy and very good. Lucky Hare produces a solid line-up of beers that include a variety of styles from IPA & Bitters to Stoudts & red ales. Nice place to relax.

They have a very nice selection of locally brewed beers at this location. The mixed drinks are also…read morequite tasty on a hot day and reasonably priced. I'd have to say that my favorite thing about this place is the outdoor patio views. You get great sunsets here and are on the Seneca lake waterfront amongst the marina boats. These make it worth a visit. Also, these are the two reasons I'm giving this a three star rating and not a two. I do have to say that I didn't find the food or the service that exceptional. There is a lot of fried foods and what I would consider one step up from bar foods. The clam chowder and the ahi tuna salad were good choices. Their cheese burger was ok but not great. The staff seemed rushed, weren't really smiling or engaging or seemingly having fun. None were that memorable or made an impression including the bar tender. I requested to be seated in a specific area outdoors but even though there were tables still available they said it was "too busy". Before I even got my first drink they were seating other guests at those same tables for newer arriving guests. Yes, I noticed. It wasn't even close to closing or full capacity but most of the evening I felt like everyone working there were trying to rush us out the door so that they could go home. We had ordered an exceptional amount of food and drinks just so we could try a wide selection of their offerings. There were only two of us but we literally had three full drinks on the table and another full meal of uneaten food yet and the waitress was asking us if we were ready to leave and check out. In general, sure I might stop in for a quick drink and a view on a sunny day but I wouldn't entertain eating there again or spending my valuable time there. There are far better choices in the town of Watkins Glen.

The friend who met us here, says it is his first stop whenever he get to Hammondsport! Sitting on…read morethe side patio was incredibly relaxing with all the beautiful flowers in August. The dining room has amazing views of the lake and surrounding countryside. House smoked wings were a great start. They have and extensive menu from salads to sandwiches. Everything we had was well crafted and very tasty. We also loved the wines, of course! All orders are taken at a central location, but they do deliver to the table

The view here is lovely. That alone is 5 stars with such a nice setting overlooking the Finger…read moreLakes high on the hill. There is a lovely porch and front lawn where you can play corn hole while relaxing with wine. There is a small little shop in side and a long counter where you can do tastings at $1 a taste or buy a glass or a bottle. Our kids loved running around outside, kicking their ball and running around the property. There are also goats, though I never did see them. I mostly just enjoyed hanging out in front of the winery. The wine wasn't really to our tasting. The bottles are creative and artistic. But we aren't into very sweet wines and that is most of the wines they have here. If you like dryer wines, we'd recommend going with the Seyval Blanc. It was one that we thought was drinkable and nice on a hot day.

We called 3812 Bistro on an evening to make a reservation. The host mentioned they may be full at…read morethe main seating area, hence confirmed a spot at the covered patio. This is a restaurant connected to Lakeside resort and the residents dine here. We were not staying at the resort. When we arrived, we were seated promptly. We had an awesome view facing the Seneca lake and Hector falls. From our seats, we saw the rains come in. We had light jackets and were able to have an awesome dinner. For the dinner, we had scallops for appetitizer, seared salmon, fish tacos and chicken parmesan. For dessert, we had bread pudding and cheesecake. All delicious and cooked to perfection. They have a puppy called Rocky who visits each table! Well mannered puppy!

We enjoyed a light dinner at 3812 Bistro. The view from the back patio of the field and Lake were…read morebeautiful. The service was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the Burger and Cuban ( on GF roll) and the hand cut french fries. Dog friendly for people with a furry friend with them. They even had a Doggie menu!

Stellar food choices, great staff, beverage bar etc. Try it, you'll like it! As close to home made…read moreas we could find plus interior is really clean. Collectibles throughout from 40's, 50's etc. On the walls, CLEAN! Bathroom, CLEAN Go there, best hamburger around

Are you hungry for a really whopping burger and fries? Here…read moreis a good pick out in Painted Post, New York. Super sized double burgers, nice sit down interior seating, cool atmosphere and a full bar serving exceptionally made drinks. It can be crowded but the wait isn't to long for a table typically. Maybe ten minutes. If you're in the area be sure to check them out.

Enjoyed a date night for two. Got to sit outside, which is very nice because they were busy even at…read more5:30 PM on a Saturday. Service was friendly and helpful, but was slow at times. Didn't mind too much because we didn't have to be anywhere though so enjoyed savoring our drinks and people watching since we were on the sidewalk. Perfect fall night for just that. For cocktails, we got the Lakewood sparkling And a glass of red wine. The sparkling went great with the Mussels we got for our appetizer. Also enjoyed our entrées of Halibut and Chicken. The halibut was definitely better and more interesting. The chicken was fine just not as much flavor. Probably wouldn't order it again.

We'd received so many recommendations for graft during our long weekend in Watkins Glen. We came in…read moreright at opening (4pm) because we knew it fills up fast and they don't accept reservations. We loved from their website that Graft sources local and keeps their menu seasonal. Everything was VERY good, but I'm not sure that it matches the immense hype. Maybe we didn't order the right things. I was only able to snap a photo of the squash which was actually my favorite part of the meal. I got the half chicken with beans and rice, and my partner got the flank steak. The chicken was quite salty but very good. The steak was cooked well and very flavorful, though the portion was small and there was nothing about it that particularly stood out. Again, a solid meal and a super cute atmosphere and we will always support restaurants which feature local/seasonal menus, but this one fell a bit flat.

If you are a racing fan, you have to stop in and have a drink at the Seneca Lodge. This has been a…read moremainstay for racing in the area for over 70 years. Expect a decent meal, good drinks, and a rustic atmosphere. The cabins are reasonable priced and clean.

Seneca Lodge is a special place with an incredible amount of racing history. From the Formula 1…read moredays to decades of sports car racing at Watkins Glen, this is where winning drivers and teams have come to celebrate after the races. It's easily one of the most iconic racing bars in the world. If you're lucky, they'll even have old videotapes playing from the F1 races and after-parties in the '70s, including footage I've never seen anywhere on the internet. Beyond the history, the food and service are great, the owners are amazing, and the whole place has an atmosphere you simply can't recreate. I find myself staying at Seneca Lodge more often than I realize, and I always enjoy coming back.

This is a hidden gem off the beaten path worth your time in finding!! I loved the relaxed…read moreatmosphere & beautiful scenery. The cider is fabulous with lots of choices. Whether you go during the day or evening it is always a great time! The specialty pizzas are so delicious and must try!

Cider here is off the wall... food, not so much. Come here for the cider, and hope that you aren't…read morethe designated driver. First of all, this cidery is down a 1.5 mile dirt/gravel road. At night, most of it is unmarked, and I was almost immediately told to repark into their other parking lot... which was unlit and barely marked, especially in the pitch black. Outside of your car lights, and the lights of the cidery, there was no legitimate lighting outside. Speaking as someone who did not grow up in a rural area, it felt sketch. I was a little disappointed with the lack of music as well, you're just listening to the ambiance of folks talking. If there was music, it was barely discernable. Ciders wise, here are two that you HAVE to try, that aren't sold by the can or anything, the Tart Cherry. (#7) and the Squeeze it Peazy (#9). My friend and I ordered several flights (4 drinks x 4 oz = $8) and enjoyed ourselves. Between the Tart Cherry and the Queen of Tarts, I definitely preferred the cherry. Pizza-wise, I kind of went nuts. However, I was a little surprised, and not exactly in a good way. It's a damn good thing they have the buy 2 get one free on the pizzas on Thursday night. The butternut squash/apple special pie was... sour? I asked the bartender if that was normal, and she said that the one she had wasn't sour, and that was apparently the end of that. Margherita is nothing special, and the pizza dough is a lot closer to a flatbread. Pizzas weren't staggered at all, which sort of seems counter-intuitive, they just brought them all out. The blueberry ricotta on the other hand was quite satisfying, I just wish it didn't cool as quickly. These weren't exactly brought out piping hot, either. Pretzel wise, you'd get better quality at a school cafeteria. The 'beer' cheese was just cheese, and the pretzel was as hard as dirt in winter. I'm 93% certain it was a microwaved SuperPretzel.

Cute little gem with great food. Has the pasta special. Good sauce, lots of food and a yummy…read moremeatball. Get there early before they run out of sauce.

We've eaten at several places while visiting the Finger Lakes, and this little gem was our…read morefavorite! The meats are fresh, never frozen, and undoubtedly one of the best burgers I've had in my life. The service was fast, and the prices were great. Highly recommend!