Yvonne's Guidebook
Eateries
Recommended by Your hosts located in Geneva, approximately 45 minutes from
Voted “Best New Restaurant in the Country”, this is the most unique dining experience ever. If you want to go, you’d better make reservations at least a month ahead. Geneva.
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F.L.X. Table
22 Linden StVoted “Best New Restaurant in the Country”, this is the most unique dining experience ever. If you want to go, you’d better make reservations at least a month ahead. Geneva.
Blue Point Grill: not a bad place for a meal on the patio by the lake. Good martinis 🍸 7 minutes away.
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Guthrie Watkins Glen
Blue Point Grill: not a bad place for a meal on the patio by the lake. Good martinis 🍸 7 minutes away.
This place is so full of character and history! Decent affordable meals and fun atmosphere. 10 minutes away.
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Seneca Lodge
3600 Walnut RdThis place is so full of character and history! Decent affordable meals and fun atmosphere. 10 minutes away.
Awesome place for breakfast and lunch! 7 minutes away.
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Glen Mountain Market Bakery & Deli
200 N Franklin StAwesome place for breakfast and lunch! 7 minutes away.
Quite hidden away but worth going! Great bakery, delicious sandwiches. About 20 minutes away.
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Tabora Farm and Winery
4978 Lakemont-Himrod RdQuite hidden away but worth going! Great bakery, delicious sandwiches. About 20 minutes away.
Right up the road! You could walk here! This place was built by my grandfather and it’s where my mother and her two sisters were born. My cousin has turned it into a cafe and ice cream spot. Both visitors and locals alike rave over the sandwiches!
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The Elf In The Oak
4221 NY-414Right up the road! You could walk here! This place was built by my grandfather and it’s where my mother and her two sisters were born. My cousin has turned it into a cafe and ice cream spot. Both visitors and locals alike rave over the sandwiches!
They actually deliver to the Mermaid Suite! A huge plus if you are captivated by the dock and sunset and don’t want to leave! For delivery: Order 45 minutes to an hour ahead. Or dine in- 7 minutes away.
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Jerlando's Ristorante & Pizza Company
400 N Franklin StThey actually deliver to the Mermaid Suite! A huge plus if you are captivated by the dock and sunset and don’t want to leave! For delivery: Order 45 minutes to an hour ahead. Or dine in- 7 minutes away.
If you’re that far up the other side of the lake, get some of Sans dumplings! They’re to die for! About 35-40 minutes away.
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Sans Dumplings
1030 Larzelere RoadIf you’re that far up the other side of the lake, get some of Sans dumplings! They’re to die for! About 35-40 minutes away.
F.L.X. Wienery
5090 NY-14This place is cool.
Graft wine + cider bar
204 N Franklin StUnique and delicious, 7 minutes away.
Eat here for the best burritos and margaritas around! 35 minutes away. Great stop if you’re in Ithaca.
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Viva Taqueria & Cantina
215 E State St Eat here for the best burritos and margaritas around! 35 minutes away. Great stop if you’re in Ithaca.
You wouldn’t know about this place unless someone told you. It’s hidden away and very worth finding. 35 minutes away (Ithaca).
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Gola Osteria
115 S Quarry StYou wouldn’t know about this place unless someone told you. It’s hidden away and very worth finding. 35 minutes away (Ithaca).
Taste Of Thai Express
209 S Meadow StGreat Thai! 35 minutes away in Ithaca.
Phenomenal sandwiches named after local places- and bagels to die for. 30 minutes away.
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Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StPhenomenal sandwiches named after local places- and bagels to die for. 30 minutes away.
Haven’t been here yet but I am definitely going. I hear it’s amazing. About 45 minutes away in Geneva.
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Ports Cafe
4432 W Lake RdHaven’t been here yet but I am definitely going. I hear it’s amazing. About 45 minutes away in Geneva.
Even if you don’t eat here, maybe just stop by and check it out. About 45 minutes away (Geneva).
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Belhurst Castle Winery
4069 W Lake RdEven if you don’t eat here, maybe just stop by and check it out. About 45 minutes away (Geneva).
If you get a Thai craving, this is your closest Thai restaurant!
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Thai Elephants
133 E 4th StIf you get a Thai craving, this is your closest Thai restaurant!
Sapalta
3482 Plum Point Rd SVeraisons Restaurant at the Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars
5435 NY-14Johnny's Kitchen
Food scene Sunday Jazz Brunch, sometimes music
Sadly, our dear friend and owner of Stonecat has passed away. But the Stonecat lives on, with many of the classic menu items remaining. Service has changed, however. No reservations anymore, and orders are placed and they text you when it’s ready. So it’s a totally different experience than it once was.
Fabulous farm to table restaurant with outdoor patio. Fresh specials nightly. Excellent wine selection. For a romantic and once in a lifetime experience, go see chef Scott at Stonecat! About 6 minutes away.
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Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414Fabulous farm to table restaurant with outdoor patio. Fresh specials nightly. Excellent wine selection. For a romantic and once in a lifetime experience, go see chef Scott at Stonecat! About 6 minutes away.
Wineries
Damiani wines are award winning. Reds are their specialty. Right up the road from the Mermaid Suite! Oh, and if you like champagne, be sure to pick up a bottle of their Bollicini!
Sometimes they have Bocce Ball games and live music. About 5 minutes away.
Damiani Wine Cellars
4704 NY-414Another fabulous winery to try! Get local vegetables, bread, meats, eggs, and cheeses here too. About 7 minutes away.
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Hector Wine Company
5610 NY-414Another fabulous winery to try! Get local vegetables, bread, meats, eggs, and cheeses here too. About 7 minutes away.
Tastings by reservation only. Very worth it! Louis Barroul, the famous wine maker from the Gigondas region of France has partnered with some of the best local wine makers in the FLX to bring you their award winning Rieslings and Pinot Noirs. Sold in 22 countries. About Seven minutes away.
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Forge Cellars
3775 Mathews RdTastings by reservation only. Very worth it! Louis Barroul, the famous wine maker from the Gigondas region of France has partnered with some of the best local wine makers in the FLX to bring you their award winning Rieslings and Pinot Noirs. Sold in 22 countries. About Seven minutes away.
Fox Run Vineyards
670 NY-14Excellent wines and cafe about 35 minutes away.
Ventosa Vineyard
3440 NY-96AAbout 40 minutes away.
Excellent wines, delicious cafe. This location was once owned by my relatives, the Wickhams, and was one of the first wineries on this side of the lake. Now owned by Dave Whiting. Ask me about a story! About 8 minutes away.
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Red Newt Cellars Winery and Bistro
3675 Tichenor RdExcellent wines, delicious cafe. This location was once owned by my relatives, the Wickhams, and was one of the first wineries on this side of the lake. Now owned by Dave Whiting. Ask me about a story! About 8 minutes away.
Famous home of Red Cat wine, aka “Hector Horny Juice”. Now also making some award winning wines too. Outdoor venue for music on Fridays. About 8 minutes away.
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Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
5712 NY-414Famous home of Red Cat wine, aka “Hector Horny Juice”. Now also making some award winning wines too. Outdoor venue for music on Fridays. About 8 minutes away.
Check out Monday night blues with Brett! About 8 minutes away.
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Rasta Ranch Vineyards
5882 NY-414Check out Monday night blues with Brett! About 8 minutes away.
Another hidden gem worth exploring. Omg his Cab Franc!!! About 20 minutes away.
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Boundary Breaks Vineyard
1568 Porter Covert RdAnother hidden gem worth exploring. Omg his Cab Franc!!! About 20 minutes away.
One of the older wineries with a nice cafe and brewery too! About 15 minutes away.
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Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery
9322 New York 414One of the older wineries with a nice cafe and brewery too! About 15 minutes away.
Delicious wines! About 15 minutes away.
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Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
9224 NY-414Delicious wines! About 15 minutes away.
If they’re open, you must stop! About 10 minutes away.
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Bloomer Creek Vineyard
5301 NY-414If they’re open, you must stop! About 10 minutes away.
Wine maker Nancy Irelan is famous in the wine industry. She’s incredibly talented and I highly recommend! About 45 minutes away.
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Red Tail Ridge Winery
846 NY-14Wine maker Nancy Irelan is famous in the wine industry. She’s incredibly talented and I highly recommend! About 45 minutes away.
Winner of the Governor’s Cup. Definitely go see Vinny and Kim. Some of the best wine around! About 40 minutes away.
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billsboro winery
4760 W Lake RdWinner of the Governor’s Cup. Definitely go see Vinny and Kim. Some of the best wine around! About 40 minutes away.
One of the oldest and most incredible wine makers of the FLX! About 30 minutes away.
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Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
3962 NY-14One of the oldest and most incredible wine makers of the FLX! About 30 minutes away.
Recently purchased by the owners of Hermann Weimer, this winery makes superb wines. About 15 minutes away.
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Standing Stone Vineyards
9934 NY-414Recently purchased by the owners of Hermann Weimer, this winery makes superb wines. About 15 minutes away.
Okay. I love this place and its history. Definitely worth going. About 35 minutes away. Dr. Frank was the first wine maker in the FLX. Proudly passed on from generation to generation, his granddaughter is now involved. (Hammondsport)
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Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
9749 Middle RdOkay. I love this place and its history. Definitely worth going. About 35 minutes away. Dr. Frank was the first wine maker in the FLX. Proudly passed on from generation to generation, his granddaughter is now involved. (Hammondsport)
Historical wines and a great cafe! About 35 minutes away in Hammondsport.
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Bully Hill Vineyards Winery
8843 Greyton H Taylor Memorial DrHistorical wines and a great cafe! About 35 minutes away in Hammondsport.
So many wineries, so little time. About 30 minutes away.
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McGregor Vineyard
5503 Dutch StSo many wineries, so little time. About 30 minutes away.
This is another awesome winery if you happen to be in Hammondsport. Morten uses grapes grown on Carpenter Road right here in Burdett. About 30 minutes away.
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Ravines Wine Cellars - Keuka Lake
14630 NY-54This is another awesome winery if you happen to be in Hammondsport. Morten uses grapes grown on Carpenter Road right here in Burdett. About 30 minutes away.
Right at the top of our road, so within walking distance. Serving wines and locally sourced ingredients for delicious lunches and brunches.
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Ryan William Vineyard
4156 NY-414Right at the top of our road, so within walking distance. Serving wines and locally sourced ingredients for delicious lunches and brunches.
Steve Shaw and son are making some of the best wine around. What sets Shaw Winery apart from other Seneca Lake Wineries? First, it is not your typical “styled winery. It’s unpretentious, rustic and somewhat refreshingly wild. This is an artisan winery dedicated to cellar aging, and risk taking since 2002. Aging and quality is their focus. Father and Son are a testament to “Old World” craftsmanship, creativity and a passion for wine making. The whites are refreshingly different from others you may taste. The reds are stellar. Do not miss Shaw Winery.
Shaw Vineyard
3901 NY-14Steve Shaw and son are making some of the best wine around. What sets Shaw Winery apart from other Seneca Lake Wineries? First, it is not your typical “styled winery. It’s unpretentious, rustic and somewhat refreshingly wild. This is an artisan winery dedicated to cellar aging, and risk taking since 2002. Aging and quality is their focus. Father and Son are a testament to “Old World” craftsmanship, creativity and a passion for wine making. The whites are refreshingly different from others you may taste. The reds are stellar. Do not miss Shaw Winery.
Amazing Nathan Kendall brand wines! Definitely worth the stop. Not too far from Shaw Vineyards.
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Hickory Hollow Wine Cellars
5289 NY-14Amazing Nathan Kendall brand wines! Definitely worth the stop. Not too far from Shaw Vineyards.
Weis Vineyards
10014 Day RdHillick & Hobbs Estate
Six Eighty Cellars
Sightseeing
Known as the Seventh Wonder of the World, this series of cascading waterfalls and pools is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Be sure to spend some time here. Early morning is likely less crowded. About 7 minutes away.
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I-Park ye-Watkins Glen
1009 N Franklin StKnown as the Seventh Wonder of the World, this series of cascading waterfalls and pools is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Be sure to spend some time here. Early morning is likely less crowded. About 7 minutes away.
This is an extremely gorgeous beach with some pretty cool history. Once a spot for suffragettes, then a Boy Scout camp, now part of the National Forest. Great place to find lucky stones and beach glass! About 15 minutes away.
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Caywood Point Finger Lakes National Forrest
9784 NY-414This is an extremely gorgeous beach with some pretty cool history. Once a spot for suffragettes, then a Boy Scout camp, now part of the National Forest. Great place to find lucky stones and beach glass! About 15 minutes away.
Find a unique way to explore Yates County by riding the rails! See our beautiful rolling hills, cows and cornfields, meadows and greenery, horses and buggies, and of course spectacular Keuka Lake. Take a deep breath, relax, and join a slower pace with Finger Lakes Rail Riders.
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Finger Lakes Rail Riders
2039 Havens Corners RdFind a unique way to explore Yates County by riding the rails! See our beautiful rolling hills, cows and cornfields, meadows and greenery, horses and buggies, and of course spectacular Keuka Lake. Take a deep breath, relax, and join a slower pace with Finger Lakes Rail Riders.
Breweries
Two Goats was one of the first micro breweries in Hector. It’s got great beer, lots of character, their famous Beef on Wick sandwiches, live music, and one of the best views for sunsets from their deck. Check their calendar for live music . About 7 minutes away.
Two Goats Brewing
5027 NY-414Another super cool little brewery with specialty beers. About 15 minutes away.
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Lucky Hare Brewing Company
6085 Beckhorn RdAnother super cool little brewery with specialty beers. About 15 minutes away.
Another place for beer and decent food right up the road. Occasionally live music. About 5 minutes away.
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Grist Iron Brewing Company
4880 NY-414Another place for beer and decent food right up the road. Occasionally live music. About 5 minutes away.
Pizza and beer- who can complain? About 10 minutes away.
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Scale House Brewery
5930 NY-414Pizza and beer- who can complain? About 10 minutes away.
Solera Tap House
4393 New York 414Distillery
Fabulous whiskey and gin for signature cocktails!
Finger Lakes Distilling
4676 NY-414About 5 minutes away.