My wife and I had dinner at this restaurant over the weekend. They had live music, which was a nice…read moremix of classic and contemporary songs and the volume was just right where you could still enjoy a conversation. The food and service were excellent. We ordered the Southwest rice bowl, and ultimate steak sandwich. The rice bowl had excellent flavor and was definitely a full meal; would absolutely order that again. The steak sandwich had much more grilled steak on it then I expected, and the steak was very tender and perfectly prepared. The sandwich was on custom bread which was the perfect combination of soft bread with a great crusty exterior. I also ordered a side salad to replace the french fries; was a really good salad with multiple ingredients and a great homemade ranch dressing. Our waitress was also excellent, and moved us to a different table at our request, with a better review of the entertainment. We will definitely return and recommend it to friends in the area.

We had a wonderful dinner at Ellicottville Brewing at Bemus Point. We had a high table for 10 by…read morethe open garage doors. The entrance though...with the flowers...was gorgeous! We had a very attentive waitress and tons of great food. My husband and I both got the Beef on Weck with fries and slaw...a little bit of an extra salty bun but great flavors. My sister in law got the Chicken Cecilia and LOVED it

Warm, friendly, CHEAP and CHEERFUL.Ideal soundtrack strummin' my life with the playlist...read more

Wow! What a fun night. We are not locals, but we were treated as if we were! The bar guy was on…read morepoint and super nice! The chicken, bacon, ranch quesadilla was the best I have ever had!

Thursday night is a great day to stop by for a drink. Pints are just $5.00. What a deal! Beer was…read morereally good. I had their flagship beer, the Hayloft Hayz IPA. Really good. I also tried the Portage Trail Porter. Light and full of flavors! Marshall serving up the beer was great. If you want to talk about beer or music, he is a wealth of conversations regarding both. They also serve local wine. Music on weekends with food trucks. Definitely be back.

Cool little place…read more They make their beer - beers do change They had one hard cider at the time Our bartender was very nice Had no idea this was here. Nice find

Our first visit was toward the end of our week at Chatauqua. Next year will find us dining there…read moreearlier. It was an excellent experience. My wife ordered chicken korma and I chose pork chops. Both were pleasing choices. Our server was young - and likely new. She was impressive! My wife frequently orders chicken, therefore she is an excellent judge regarding what she was served. I seldom order pork chops because I have been disappointed too many times. This was an exception. My pork chops were prepared well and I enjoyed every bite.

I've eaten at 2 Ames twice - once in 2023 and again in 2024. The 2023 experience was pretty bad,…read morebut yet, we tried it again in 2024, hoping for the best. This year was equally bad, so we won't be going again. Here's why. FOOD. It's okay, but it's not that good. Between the 2 visits and 4 people, we've ordered a decent variety from the menu. Nothing stuck out as especially good. Most food was left uneaten. SERVICE. The staff is kind, but highly ineffective. It took them multiple trips to the table just to get drinks out, water cups filled, etc. We had to wait at least 30 minutes for the appetizers and another 25 minutes for most of the entrees. We then had to wait another 15 minutes for the last entree to be served - and then it was prepared wrong. And this was on a slow night. LOCATION. Can't be beat if you're staying on the grounds. It's right by the Plaza. If you are looking for good food and service, there are better options (like the Intermezzo) on the Chautauqua grounds.

Beautiful location, and sweet staff. Come for a cocktail next to the lake by the bell tower!…read moreMojitos, margaritas, and of course three drafts on tap. Adirondack chairs to lounge in while you listen to the chimes and watch your children play at the adjacent playground.

Bar is fine and view and outside is fantastic! It stops there though. Do not go here to eat. The…read morefood truck has like 8 things on the menu and 3 were not available...including tacos. Reason we were given is they are trying to perfect how they make the tortillas. Ok. We ordered a chicken burrito sort of thing...nearly uneatable. The chicken was processed cubes. Tasted like something you would heat up in the microwave at 7-11. Bar is great, though!

I'm making a bold but very deserving claim that this is the best culinary experience in the area…read more It starts with the beautiful design of space and layout, but also carried through to carefully chosen high quality ingredients at a very reasonable price, and an excellent service experience. Can we get this in a Michelin guide for those traveling to Chautauqua or Lily Dale? What did we have? A perfectly juicy selection of lobster tail full of its own sweetness resting on top of a bed of pappardelle pasta bathing in saffron cream and sweet summer corn for pops of texture. A lumpy deep fried crab cake that crackled on the outside and then fell apart into juicy flakes upon breaking the fried shell. A sour dough bread with herbed butter that melted between the half sliced folds holding it together until fully pulling apart. Iced tea and lemonade Arnold Palmer with flavors that kept us guessing and curious about the added sweet spice profile. Definitely coming back, perhaps every single meal I can when I'm in the area.

Great addition to the Institution/Mayville-area. Staff are…read moreprofessional, attentive and pleasant. Owner is really committed to fresh in season local ingredients and creative/elegant preparation. Nice seasonal cocktails, impressively considered wine list. The menu has something for everyone, except maybe for anyone who wants a traditional meat-and-potatoes meal. (But still... They'd probably like their food!) Not for everyone, just perfect for most.

This is a brewery. Not a resteraunt. Like other bars they have mostly finger food type stuff. I…read moreonly mention that because people are giving them so-so ratings based on food. As far as the beer, it is great with a great atmosphere. Alot of live music. Fun place.

Now this is an amazing outdoor space! We stopped for a few drinks and got to sit outside and hear…read moresome great music. It has a small interior to order drinks but a huge outdoor area with another bar and stage.

Ŵe were the first!…read more We were the first customers of the season! On our way back home from NY, we stopped here for the lake view. The menu was awesome... i had the Ahi Tuna Bowl... so fancy and delectable! They said the menu was new. .. it sure did have a variety of choices. Even the kids menu had great choices. I wish i lived in the area. Highly recommended!

Formerly The Italian Fisherman. The Fish is one of the best venues in Bemis Point. If real estate…read moreis location, location, and location, The Fish has it in spades. Located right smack on the water of Chautauqua Lake's Bemis Bay, the views. The setting and general waterfront ambiance are nearly unbeatable. For 10 years I lived on Lake Chautauqua aboard my 42 Chris and I'd often dock and eat at this location. It was always such a pleasure. Besides its general location on the water, The Fish also has docking, a dock, and a floating bar. Plus, there is a nearby floating bandshell. Unfortunately, The Fish hasn't got much of a menu. Its food is sort of bar food in quality and taste. But for my meal, I had their 16-ounce Prime Rib which was very good and at $29.99 a bargain. My partner, silly guy that he is, went for their burger and didn't like it very much; not surprisingly.

We had the best experience at Bellini Prime Rib night (Saturdays). Delicious Prime Rib w flavorful…read moreau jus, baked potato and side salad. If you catch happy hour, then you get $5 wine and $2 beers on top of an amazing meal. We sat at the bar and our server was very nice. The bar was well stocked. Our meal came out quickly and we were able to watch the NHL playoffs to boot. Lovely evening - we'll be back!

The service is great, everyone from the wait staff to the bartenders are kind and friendly. The…read morefood really is delicious. Staying here for work multiple times a year and they do not disappoint. Try the beet salad, chicken sandwich, Buffalo chicken wing pizza (what a treat), great happy hour offerings with inexpensive drinks and a nice selection of appetizers. It's always busy and they have great nightly specials.

Every time we spend a weekend at the lake we order a pizza one night from Coppola's. Tonight we…read moreordered a supreme 16". As per usual, the crust, texture, "doneness" and toppings were all on point. Don't let the average ratings keep you away. I am a pizza guy (definitely my kryptonite) and I highly recommend!!!

Yum. Just yum. This is some good pizza. The crust has great texture, the sauce is flavorful, and…read morethe cheese blend is tasty without being too greasy. I am a sucker for a pizza with crispy 'roni cups, and Coppola's delivers on that front too.