Valentines on the Lake

Our first time traveling to Olcott Beach, we arrived around 8pm and looked around for a place to…read moreeat. We were delighted to come across the Lighthouse Grill. Very comfortable, retro restaurant (nautical decor with carved mermaids and ships and fish nets) with very friendly staff. I had the seafood chowder (wow, fresh clams!?!?) and the fish fry which I ordered with roasted baby potatoes. All very good, piping hot and fresh. They also make their own bread - what I thought was going to be yet another sour dough roll was instead this fragrant homemade roll that was a good sign of the meal to come!

We ate here years ago. It was NOT a good experience. Though it's part of most the "dining"…read moreavailable in the area - if you want to call it that - it's rewarding to see others agreed with us, in that they too had about the same experience we had: NOT good. None the least, it has finally closed. Probably the best thing to happen to this place. Hopefully the new owners - if ever sold - will do better than this place presented to this small community for many years. We sincerely wonder how they were able to stay open so long! I can understand being open for so long, but if people aren't happy with the food nor the "service", they should have taken the hint years ago, to improve the food quality, and take a giant leap in the upping the service. They didn't, and am so happy to see they have finally taken the final hint. Good riddance!

Nice view from the patio

Dog friendly patio.

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Some cold fries and some cold fried clams.

The Brookside

4.5(57 reviews)

4.8 mi

Had 14 of us for lunch/dinner. Everyone enjoyed their meal!…read moreAnd everything was top notched.

Honestly- a great place! The food was awesome! The cocktails- as good!…read more I went on a Sunday driving up to a Newfane farm with a friend. We both loved it and committed to coming back when in the area.

Beef on weck

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Breaded Fish Fry

Food King Chinese Restaurant

3.8(31 reviews)

4.0 mi

Where do I even start. This place literally never misses. I have been here probably over 100 times…read moreand never been disappointed. Always a go-to spot and always will be. I usually get the sesame chicken or the sweet and sour chicken combo. The sesame chicken is literally the best I have ever had. It's extremely fast, I usually call ahead to order and go pick up. It's also affordable, but I will say you have to pay with cash or check. Overall, newfane is SO LUCKY to have this spot. I LOVE IT HERE!

Take out is their jam. I love their egg drop soup and their Singapore Mei Fun is the best!read more

Sweet and sour chicken combo, substituted fried rice with chicken lo mein

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Unassuming exterior, which hides some extremely above average Chinese fare. Go inside.

Cafora's Pizzeria-Restaurant

4.1(68 reviews)

4.3 mi

What an unexpectedly delicious meal this was. I ordered the…read morefried ravioli from the appetizer section and it was easily a whole meal. I expected dry ravioli with a bowl of red sauce to dip them in but they came covered in sauce and melted mozzarella on top. They were absolutely delicious! The sauce was far better than the sauce from Chefs. The ravioli tasted almost caramelized. The fried dough was good. Not the usual greasy fair dough but no complaints at all. And the service was excellent. Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive even with all the activity she kept up with our order and keeping us posted on how it was going. The restaurant was jumping! You could watch the staff putting the food together through glass windows. Children interacted with the pizza maker through the windows as they put the pizzas together. Lots of pictures of family and friends through out the front of the restaurant. If you're in the area or get a chance to go that way you must try their sauce!!!

Cheesy Bread is AMAZING!! Not the cheese sticks but bread!!! Pizza great a usual! You guys are the…read moreBEST!!!!

Divided dinning rooms.

Seafood platter

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Large meaty chicken wings

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Thomas V.

3 years ago

I was at this restaurant during the car show on Saturday, what a warm welcome when you dine at this restaurant. They treat you like you're a family member coming over for dinner. This place is family run by mother, daughter and husband. My son and I had a great time and the next time we're in Town this is a Stop for us. "Try the ginger honey wine (Mead) and the Polish beer" are Awesome read more

Becky C.

3 years ago

The best Mother's day brunch in the area. This is my 2nd year there for Mother's Day brunch and we were not disappointed. Everything is homemade and is made with love. The best pierogi's ever but every thing Cheryl makes is delicious! It was a gorgeous day in Olcott so we enjoyed our brunch on the beautiful patio over looking lake Ontario. The owners are the best!!! read more

donna h.

4 years ago

Such an amazing breakfast this morning and we love it every time we come here! Amazing food, amazing people and always a great time! You will never be disappointed! read more

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