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Three Birds Restaurant

4.1 (143 reviews)
PriceyNew American
Open • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Bacon demi ribeye
Scott M.

A new fan of this higher end quality cuisine on my bus travels between PA and NY here in Corning, NY. AMAZING oysters and ribeye dinner with epic service at the bar. The interior is cozy and quiet with great bar conversations with Shannon and fellow guests.

Chicken Piccata

Service and ambience were very nice. Our server was friendly and prompt. She was attentive and kept our water glasses full. The restaurant is dark -- black tablecloths and gray/black walls -- but feels spacious because of high ceilings and well-spaced tables. There's also a huge front window and a nice bar. We had the cocktail special, a blueberry-pineapple gin martini, the creamy chicken Florentine soup, a Caesar salad, the chicken piccata, one of the night's specials, Lobster Thermidor, and key lime pie. The soup and chicken piccata were tasty enough, but the drink could've used less pineapple juice and more gin; the Caesar salad was very overdressed; and there should've been a lot more lobster in my Lobster Thermidor. The best was the key lime pie, which had a lot of lime zest but wasn't too tart. Considering the cost, I couldn't give Three Birds higher than a 3.

Maple Leaf Duck
Mike C.

During our three night stay in Corning, NY my girlfriend and I chose to have our fancy meal at Three Birds Restaurant. Situated in the Gaffer District (a strip of historic buildings that house small businesses, shops, galleries, pubs, a movie theater, and the Rockwell Museum) Three Birds Restaurant is a fine dining French Restaurant. We sat at the bar while waiting for 5pm to roll around, this is the earliest you can have food although the hours on the door entrance state 4pm (apparently bar opens at 4pm-main dining area 5pm). I asked if the bartender could make me up a Pear Martini, she looked a little perplexed, and showed me a bottle that was unlabeled and said this one smells of Pear but could not recall what it was lol. After perusing the drink menu, I selected the Golden Meadow ( Maid of the Meadow Honey Vodka, Massenez Golden 8 Pear Liqueur, Prosecco, and Lemon). The drink was okay, a lot sweeter than a Pear Martini and coming in price wise at the tippy top of what I would be willing to shell out for a drink that does not come with flames on it or something very unique. I advise to pass on most of their cocktails and stick to the wine. Shrimp Cocktail - I have a hard line rule, if the shrimp cocktail does not look like it came out of the ocean, was de-veined, and taste like shrimp that was caught out of a body of water you fail. The shrimp here as presented and taste wise looked like they could have gotten it out of a local supermarket. It was edible but not fine dining quality shrimp. Scallops - Scallops were charred. The presentation was nice however if your eating the scallop I am going to go out on a limb here and say your taste buds are not going to love the charred taste. Maple Leaf Duck - The duck tasted very gamey. This could have been partially my fault as I had it cooked medium. The parsnip puree, wilted kale, and roasted Autumn vegetables were delicious that came with the ducks, I will definitely give credit where credit is due there. Also, the duck had roasted shallot-port wine demi sauce you could dip your duck into which was very delicious pairing. The meal started off on a sour note as we asked to be seated at another table (the entire restaurant was empty for dining) and were told that the table we wanted to sit in was already reserved and we could not be moved.....really? As we dined and saw only one other table being sat at a different table that was not the one we requested, it definitely makes you scratch your head. Especially as my girlfriend had a pretty bad headache that the waitress visibly saw however we were still seated closer to the music? At the price point we paid for two people I expect better service....actually I just expect better service regardless of the price point per meal. As always people SYOY!!!

Greg G.

I wouldn't normally do a review this far away from home but this gem in Corning, NY must be proclaimed. My son and daughter-in-law live in Corning. It's a quaint little city of about 15,000 where probably about 70% of the people actually work for Corning and they have your good burger places and an excellent pizza place but this was fine dining at its best. The ambiance is immaculate. The wait staff was truly some of the best I've ever encountered. They were very knowledgeable of the entire menu we're able to make suggestions and we're constantly checking on us. The presentation of the food and the flavors were reminiscent of something you would get from a Michelin star restaurant. We started off with the Papa Rellenas which were mushroom stuffed Peruvian potatoes with a cilantro lime sauce. They were absolutely fantastic although for the price I would have liked to have seen a few more or would have liked them to be a little bit larger. My daughter-in-law ordered the Maple leaf duck breast which came with dauphinoise potatoes, brussel sprouts covered in bacon and an orange balsamic glaze sauce. She absolutely loved the entire dish and the duck was cooked perfectly. My wife and son ordered the roasted vegetable etouffee which was served over rice with a coconut cream sauce. It was more of a vegetable risotto because it was super creamy and extremely flavorful I had a bite or two of my wives and it was fantastic. I decided to get the half rack New Zealand lamb chops and they were served over Rosemary mashed potatoes with pickled red onions with an Apple cognac cream and Cherry balsamic drizzle. Now I have already explained that this was a fine dining experience but as I started to cut the chops off the bone I quickly decided that I would be showing more of my North Carolina redneck personality and proceeded to pick the bones up and gnaw off the little tiny tidbits of meat because I certainly was not going to leave any. The lamb was cooked absolutely perfect medium rare to medium super tender super juicy and full of flavor. The half rack was more than enough for someone who maybe competes and eating competitions you might want to go for the full rack. This is a pretty small restaurant in the downtown area on the main street of a small city small town but if you're ever in Corning or if you're ever going past it I would certainly encourage you to make a detour possibly go see the glass museum and also spend an amazing. Of time dining here because you will not be disappointed.

Hummus De Jour
Gianna M.

We chose Three Birds for our Valentines Day dinner this year and I can't think of words that will do justice to how perfect everything was. We both got steak, New York Strip and tenderloin, and they were genuinely the best steaks we've ever had! The hummus appetizer was also the best hummus I have ever tried. The atmosphere was perfect, such a beautiful place to spend such a special day. I would go a million times over again if I lived closer! Extremely romantic and friendly, I don't have a single critique or complaint!

Server Faith and happy diner Peter V.
Al W.

Stopped in Corning this evening on way to PGA Championship. Great dinner tonight at 3 Birds with business associates and friends. The food is exceptional but our new friend Faith is even better! The table enjoyed steaks, lamb, chicken as well as great fish soup and wedge salads. All dishes were cooked perfectly and the kitchen was very good to make some substitution a on side dishes as well. Make sure to stop by Volo for a drink afterwards. Great manager and staff!

Mussels
Ashia E.

I just so happened to come to this place for dinner and I was impressed. The ambiance is pretty casual and our waitress was so nice.we tried the mussels which were really really good. They make their own bread and they put garlic and herb on it. The bread was absolutely delicious! They also give you a lot so I took it home. I loved the bread with the sauce for the mussels. My date got the rib eye steak which was so good. I tried the bacon wrapped steak. I thought the flavor was good, however, it comes Philadelphia style which means it's very rare and I wasn't a fan of the texture of a steak that rare. I also felt like I could taste the blood a little. So it wasn't my preference but it was good otherwise. The mashed potatoes were a bit too salty but were definitely seasoned. The broccoli was good too. We also had wine and we chose one of the sweeter reds on the menu but it ended up being pretty dry still. So if you like dry wine, this place has plenty.

Baby Greens to silence the guilt button.  "See?  I ATE my veggies!"
Carl D.

I hesitate to give five stars after only one visit, but if my first visit was any indication.... In town for business, I relied on a couple of local contacts for a dinner recommendation, and Three Birds was on their short list. Arriving shortly after its 5 p.m. opening, I found a seat at the bar and was greeted immediately. The bartender offered a menu, a drink (if I already knew -- which I did) and generally made me feel at home. Part of the dynamic of visiting a small town is that folks know their neighbors, and they know if you're not one of them. When they know and treat you like a neighbor anyway, you KNOW you're in a good place. Such was the case at Three Birds. And the food....wow! As it was my first time, I HAD to try the "Three Birds Harbor Fish Soup" - a lobster broth with a mélange of seafood and potatoes in a very tasty, clear broth. Much lighter than a cream-based clam chowder and MUCH more interesting! I initially thought it needed more salt but the more I took the time to savor, the more I realized it was seasoned perfectly! It was so good, I recommended it to a couple who'd been to Three Birds before but not tried the soup. They were very glad I'd recommended it. My barkeep brought fresh bread with the soup, which would last through the salad course of mixed baby greens, crumbled bleu cheese with cherry tomatoes and very lightly dressed with a Modena-balsamic dressing. A second glass of Sauv Blanc (Marlboro New Zealand, of course) and I was done for one night, but I'm sure I'll be back to sample the place's other offerings. If you're in Corning and you love good food, you owe it to yourself to give Three Birds a try!

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High end dinning... delicious food with a nice presentation. No rush ... relax and enjoy!

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Server forgot two food items. Fish very dry. Would not go back and very expensive for what you get.

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Best food and cocktails and love the ambiance. My local favorite. They always make the perfect cocktails with a huge list of options.

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Good food. Great drinks. Relaxed atmosphere. Service was slow but friendly. Will return.

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Food was fabulous! Excellent selection of good quality entrees. Drinks were also amazing, and ambiance was a winner as well!

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