This was not a good experience. The appetizers were good but we had a party of 6 and not a single person liked their entree. For a menu of only 6 staple entrees it seems they should be better. I asked if the scallops were deep fried, was told no, only to receive deep fried scallops and limp lettuce. Bolognese had almost no sauce. Burger was bad. Salmon was... gross. However the view was very pretty and our server was good. read more

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Excellent food at reasonable prices for the quality and portion sizes. The stand outs are: Stuffed salmon - it's wrapped in cabbage and leaks with toasted walnuts. The veggies keep the salmon soft and also soak up some flavorful juices. The walnuts provide great textural contrast. Zwiebelkuchen - had never had this before but we're fans now. Zwiebelkuchen is a savory German onion cake made of steamed onions, diced bacon, cream, and caraway seeds on leavened dough. Absolute flavor bomb! Service was excellent. Ambiance - nothing to write home about on the inside. Outside you have great views of the lake. Logistics: parking in the back. Reservations via Open Table. read more

Given the glowing reviews, we were excited to try Sapalta. Needless to say, we won't be returning. The limited selection of entrees and appetizers were very expensive and extremely small portion sizes. My wife's pierogi entree was all salad with four small wafer thin pierogis. Our dinner also felt rushed as our entrees came out before we had finished our appetizers. The dining experience took less than 50 minutes. The couple we dined with enjoyed their $14 cocktails. read more

We had dinner at Sapalta the night we arrived at Plum Point Lodge. We celebrated with cocktails while watching the moody dusk sky over Seneca lake. The food was served in perfect portion sizes, artfully plated and tasted delicious. So much so that we decided to come back for brunch the next morning. This farm to table restaurant is a major bonus for visitors to the lodge but a hidden gem for everyone else. read more

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Delicious with a beautiful presentation. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to take a picture. I ate it right away.

Food was just okay. Half our party ordered burgers, which were good. We got one order of the cabbage wrapped salmon (salmon was slightly dry) and one order of the duck (daily special). Duck was extremely overcooked, barely edible. The drinks were good, really enjoyed it. The service was fast. Interior and exterior seating is cute and fits with the plum theme. read more

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Quite a nice lakefront restaurant connected to a lodge. It was raining so we opted to sit inside, but it would've been lovely to eat outdoors on a nice day. We ordered their summer melon prosciutto salad, hot chicken sandwich, and charcuterie board to try local cheese and meats. Their hot chicken is actually HOT. My dad had to ask to remake it without the sauce because it was unbearable for him, but they were kind about it. read more

Sapalta - New American Near Me - Himrod, New York

One of the worst experiences I've ever had dining out in my 60 years! We boated up from Watkins Glen on a Monday night looking for a lovely evening of lake time and good food and atmosphere. It is a lovely atmosphere at Sapalta but the service was the worst. There were four of us and we ordered our drinks and food right away. We waited about 20 minutes for our drinks. That's fine. Other foursomes came and were seated after us. We waited another 20 minutes for our second round of drinks. The other foursomes received their food, their checks and left. We waited an hour and a half for our food. No explanation for lack of food, we ran out of water, we went to the bar for our own drinks (at this point we were quite tipsy because NO FOOD!) I asked the waitress where our food was - no explanation. At this point, I asked to speak to the dining room manager. I asked to speak to her 6 times from different people passing out table. The dining room manager passed our table 6 times and didn't stop to say anything to us. After I accosted her in the doorway she said she would look into why our food hadn't come. Apparently it was a wi-fi issue but, again, no one cared or came to our table to tell us our food was going to be late. We finally got our food. My crabcakes were stone cold. I was over it at this point as were my companions so my friend paid the large bill (which I was against) and we left. Too bad they ruined this lovely place to get to by boat for dinner with a terrible experience. We will not be back...they don't care about their local people's experience...and we will be telling others don't go there as well. Their GM will be getting a call from us today. Totally unacceptable... read more

First, the location is lovely and so there's hope it can be fixed. I'm just going to say it, this place wants very badly to be a fancy restaurant but it's not ready for prime time. The menu is tiny, which is fine, but just know that going in. Two overwhelming issues. Walked in the door to an overwhelming stench of urine with open door bathrooms right there. Second the dining room was deafeningly loud with large parties yelling across the tables. My advice is sit outside. The staff had a bit of pretentiousness about them in their interactions, but were probably trained that way. My hamburger was ordered well done and was very undercooked even though quite thin. Other food was descent and certainly well presented. IMO they're getting ahead of themselves on going for fine dining without being equipped or experienced to pull it off. read more

Our party was so excited for this dinner and everything missed the mark. To start, the hostess was not very pleasant and there was a miscommunication on who was serving our table, so we waited 25 minutes till someone in our party spoke up. We also were looking forward to dining on the water, but there was a private party which was not stated when we made our reservations. On top of this, our steaks were served mooing, our sober friend was served alcohol, the ice was being scooped bare-handed, and one of our take home boxes was filthy when given to us. It is also very hot inside. At the end of the day, the server apologized and nothing was comped. We will never be going back or recommending this place. read more

I would extremely rarely give a restaurant a 1. Sapalta has been our favorite restaurant in the area. But tonight fell well below our expectations. They must have a lot of new staff. Service was not good and it was very obvious our server was inexperienced and new. I could totally live with that. Meals came ... they were flavorless. One person got the steak and potatoes and the steak was so tough and flavorless, she couldn't even eat it. Same with the potatoes - no seasoning at all. My husband got the salmon wrapped in cabbage which was mediocre. I got the scallops. They were ok, but served cold. When you have seared scallops, you expect them hot. The base of the dish seemed to be just canned tomatoes without any seasoning. So, as I said, the restaurant has been our favorite in the past and the surroundings are beautiful. It has so much potential. I sincerely hope this was just an anomaly. read more

The location is spectacular and the atmosphere is pleasant. However, the food was bland and uninspired. Nothing mentioned in the reviews is currently on the menu. The waitress was attentive and provided excellent service. read more

Our first experience. Service was very slow and our server did not stop back often to check on us. I'm okay waiting for good food, but that day it was average- not what we had anticipated. read more

Absolutely beautiful place on the water. Was a little chilly when we went so we ate inside. Food is farm to table which I appreciate. Got the beef tenderloin and crab bisque. Meal was delicious. Perfect portions not too big or too small. Our service was very friendly. read more

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The super cozy restaurant with an amazing scenic view of the finger lakes is a must visit spot. The 5 course meal was tasty and fulfilling. All the ingredients were locally sourced and every server in the restaurant knew where the ingredients came from and knowledge of the dish. The restaurant is vegetarian friendly and their desserts are freshly made everyday with a small twist. I recommend this restaurant! read more

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The venue has a beautiful view of Seneca lake and the dinner entrees were great. We had two different desserts, both exceptional. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. We will be back! read more

Flavors and booze from the finger lakes with a nice view. Cozy restaurant with locally sourced ingredients. Friendly service. The venison and Moroccan shrimp were excellent. Will definitely be back when in town. read more

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We only had appetizers but several drinks. Let me say our bartender, Christina, was amazing. She is local to the area with worldly bartender experience. It was obvious she loved her craft and was committed to making the experience the best it could be from handcrafted ingredients to balancing drinks with edible flowers and herbs. read more

We had a good night's sleep and started the morning with their complimentary coffee and muffins. We had our dinner outside on the patio with the very friendly waitstaff. We relaxed by the water and sat by the campfire at night. We would highly recommend staying at the Plum Point Lodge. read more

Ambiance is fabulous...went for brunch....our first time at the establishment...service was good...food was good...place inside and out is very nice for a place that has been there for years...nicely renovated....we will go back to try dinner. read more

Food was excellent I had the Gnocchi and it was exceptional soft and pillowy and sauce was excellent! My friend had the citrus shrimp and couscous also excellent ! Dessert was amazing especially the homemade shortbread cookies ! My friend ordered extras! The service was was spot on and very helpful! Highly recommend! read more

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I've wanted to try this place for awhile because I'm familiar with the chef. The food did not disappoint. Everything we had was truly excellent (steelhead trout, shrimp, and tiramisu). All mouthwatering. I do wish we had tried the bread, but next time. Bonus that if you're staying there you get happy hour pricing on drinks regardless of the time. Good local wine selection. Where it fell a bit short was service. The manager (?) was excellent and took care of us right away, but our server didn't know that and got to us after a long wait, yet surprised we had been attended to. We were there celebrating a special occasion and noted it in the reservation, but no reference to it, which was a bit disappointing. read more

Sapalta - New American Near Me - Himrod, New York

VIEW: The patio was perfect for viewing the sunset over the lake. Through the sillouette of the trees we could see the beautiful colors of the sky as well as the reflection of the colors in the water. LIVE MUSIC: Sapalta offers live music and for being seated closest to the artist it is pleasant to say that the volume wasn't so loud that tables could not converse. It's always nice to have live music but it's also nice to hear the company you are with. FOOD: The food was delicious and the portions are decent. Unfortunately I was unable to eat my whole meal because it was bedtime for my unconsolable baby. The wonderful waitress wrapped everything up and sent my meal to-go with my party. The food was still delicious as I finished my meal fireside by the Yurts! In conclusion, Sapalta is a must try for parties of all sizes and especially perfect if you are glamping in a yurt! read more

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An amazing restaurant with views of Seneca Lake! The staff is welcoming and really go above and beyond to make your night out here a memorable one. I highly recommend making a reservation for outdoor dining if weather permits. Sadly, it was a rainy day so my reservation was moved indoors. The views of the lake indoors is still amazing so don't be discourage if you encounter a rainy day as well. If you are fortunate to receive Maddy as your server, you are in for a treat! She was very pleasant and attentive to our needs without being overbearing. She gave my girlfriend and I plenty of time between courses to enjoy our food and beverages. The restaurant prides itself on the farm to table concept and while I don't visit often enough to have the same dish twice, I never been disappointed either time. I went My most recent meal consisted of the Steelhead Trout with a risotto accompaniment. I also opted for the roasted asparagus and Yukon smashed potatoes as additional sides. The trout was seared nicely and flaked off the fork easily. The potatoes and asparagus were nicely roasted and seasoned well! My girlfriend enjoyed the lump crab cakes and the few bites I had reenforced the notion that you can't lose with any dish your select. The only question one has to ask themselves is, what are you in the mood for when you visit. read more

Not Sure what to think. After looking at the on line website menu, we found several great looking menu items. We were very happy as a few of the meals were exactly what we were looking for. Before requesting a reservation I asked about the menu items only to find out most of the online menu items were not available. Glad I asked as it saved a 1/2 hour trip and extreme disappointment. We may or may not try again. read more

Sapalta proved to be very special! The setting is so lovely, with beautiful lakeside dining. The menu is unique and interesting. There is an impressive amount of locally sourced ingredients and wines. Our meals were delicious and beautifully presented. I highly recommend visiting this hidden gem. read more

Came here for brunch (only place open for brunch on a Saturday) and it was SO yummy! Everyone cleaned off their plates. The eggs Benedict were the best I ever had. They also use local wines to make their mixed drinks! And even have fun mocktails too!! Plus you can't beat the view! read more

Went for my husband's bday based on a recommendation from our host. I don't usually leave a 5 star, but everything from the service (thanks, Maddie!) to the view and, of course, the food was spectacular. Wines were local; outstanding Chard from Lamoreaux. Started with the pea shoot salad ( dressing was totally different and wonderful). Entrees included seafood risotto and the gnocchi. Both lived up to our expectations. The brownie with local ice cream for dessert topped off a great meal. If you're trying to decide, don't think about it just go!! read more

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Amazing spot with great views!!!! If you like brie cheese, try the sheldrake moon!!! It's deliciously melted cheese with apricots, cherries, and it comes with this amazing Asiago bread. Service was also great, I'm glad we chose this spot for dinner! read more

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Expensive. Only 3 scallops and lousy risotto for $42. My husbands fried chicken was raw and inedible - sent it back and we got a credit and complimentary drinks. Staff was wonderful , it rained so we sat indoors. read more

This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the FLX Region! Everything I have ever had here has been amazing! We stopped in last minute after hanging around Seneca and were once again wowed from their soup to their burger to their cocktails. I started off with their Plum Manhattan which is a really cool take on a Manhattan. It uses (I believe) McKenzie bourbon from Finger Lakes Distilling, cream sherry from Hunt Country Vineyard, plum jam, and bitters. It was surprisingly delicious, which is awesome because I'm used to traditional Manhattans made with rye whiskey, sweet and/or dry vermouth and bitters. The bourbon is a great, local, traditional style bourbon, the cream sherry is an interesting choice but adds a little sweetness which is supplemented by the plum jam. My fiancée also ordered a strawberry sangria that they had on special and it was fantastic too. You could taste the fresh strawberries in the drink which was superb. My fiancée ordered the crab bisque and I also got it as part of my entree. This wasn't like a lot of typical bisques that are just a creamy flavored broth. This soup was jam packed with yummy, sweet crab meat! This would be my part of my last meal if I had a choice. I got the soup, salad and bread and the salad portion was also incredibly fresh and I loved the herb dressing they used. My fiancée got the Old Man Cheddar burger. The quality of the meat is outstanding and it really shows in the taste of this burger. It has wonderful flavor that is perfectly complimented by the Muranda Cheese's Old Man Cheddar. The ingredients for this burger are very basic but the flavor anything but that! In my opinion, Sapalta is one of the best examples how great eating local and eating farm to table can be. I'm counting down the days until we go back here again! read more

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We decided to come to Sapalta's for my boyfriend's birthday. Although we live in the area, we have never been so we decided to try it out for the first time. It did not disappoint!! The drink special was Lavender Haze and it was delicious. We split a Caesar Salad for our appetizer and they brought us some bread with it. We both ordered the Gnocchi and it was fantastic! It melted in your mouth. For dessert I had the Tiramisu and my boyfriend had the brownie. They were great! Not only was the food delicious, but the view of the lake is so peaceful. We will definitely be back!! read more

Sapalta - Tiramisu and Brownie - New American Near Me - Himrod, New York

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We had a lovely evening at Sapalta. We made reservations in advance for seating outside. The view is beautiful. Our server Sue was wonderful and kind. She explained that service was going a little slow and some items on the menu were sold out. My husband and I were on a small getaway so we didn't mind sitting, talking and enjoying our drinks and each others company. Our food was delicious. And the desserts ? Amazing! Like most restaurants we understood that they are also experiencing a lack in dedicated help but those that served us were able to make up for that. Wonderful people doing their best to give us a wonderful meal. read more

I never had a meal here I didn't love. Anytime were in the area we go. Phenomenal fresh food. Will always recommend. Staff is also wonderful. I had my service dog with me and they made his experience amazing as well. read more

A favorite dinner spot of our when we are in the finger lakes. Can't go wrong with anything they have.

Called in an attempt to change our large party reservation to an earlier time. The person I spoke to was unable to accommodate. She kept telling me that they only have one table for large groups (? other establishments move tables around to accommodate different sized groups all the time). We eventually canceled BUT then received a nasty phone call about our cancellation. Certainly not our fault, yet did not deserve that kind of treatment. Put one star only because I had to select a star rating to post this review. read more

Went here for my dads birthday while visiting the finger lakes. This place was highly recommended by many locals as the best spot in the area. It did. Not disappoint and the server was very friendly read more

Ambiance is fantastic. Menu was nice. A little pricey for what you got, but I'm a local, and I think they cater to tourists.

This place was amazing! My friends and I went for dinner and loved everything we had. We got the charcuterie board, crab bisque, bread and jam, Moroccan shrimp, gnocchi, venison, tenderloin, ice cream and tiramisu. I don't eat meat, but everything I tried was stellar. You can tell that the ingredients are fresh and treated with care. The crab bisque was the soup of the day and me and my friend who both got it agreed that it may be the best soup we have ever eaten. The wait staff was lovely and friendly, the views and the outside seating was beautiful. read more

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Best dining experience EVER! I read reviews about their pea shoot salad so I decided to order it as well as their bread with your spread. Both were amazing but the pea shoots... OMG!!! So tender and tasted like they were just in the garden minutes prior to being served! I had shrimp with couscous and my hubby had gnocchi with meatballs. Again surprised us with the flavors that just was superb!!! For dessert we only had enough room for one. Again, just delightful strawberry crepe! I must add that I asked for my cocktail to have more tartness and the bartender mad it so. It was Grey Goose vodka, Chambord and lemon twist. View from our dinner and after dinner stroll on the deck was also divine! read more

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