Location: Watkins Glen
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Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Watkins Glen, New York, United States. Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 1,859 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Schuyler County. The Village of Watkins Glen lies within the towns of Dix and Reading. The current mayor is Samuel Schimizzi. The village is home to well-known race track Watkins Glen International, host of NASCAR Cup Series, IndyCar and a former host of the United States Grand Prix of Formula One.
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10. Curly's Family Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By Esther F
We had lunch here and it was nice. The food was good - service was fast and friendly. The price was great. Parking was on-sight and free. The building is wheelchair accessible. It was nice. There is nothing spectacular about this place - absolutely nothing bad about this place - it's a nice diner. We'll go again the next time we're in Watkins Glen.
9. Seneca Harbor Station
Overall Ratings
4 based on 722 reviews
Located on the southern tip of Seneca Lake. Seneca Harbor offers breathtaking views of the lake from any location within the restaurant. Whether enjoying the relaxing breeze on the covered deck or admiring the ambience of the dining room, you're sure to h
Reviewed By Robert_B45
If you are looking for an upscale restaurant offering superb cuisine along with a picturesque view, you need to look no further than Seneca Harbor Station, located by Seneca Lake. Lunch entrees, burgers and sandwiches are served from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Appetizers, salads and desserts are served all day; meat, seafood and pasta dishes are available after 4:00 pm. There is also a childrenâs menu. My wife and I arrived for dinner and were seated within a reasonable time since we had made reservations the day before. When our waiter brought over the menu, we had difficulty deciding what to order since there were so many tempting dishes listed. We quickly came to the conclusion that we could double our dining pleasure if we share every dish. After studying the menu for several minutes, we selected a grilled applejack chicken salad, described as containing âmixed greens, marinated chicken, toasted almonds, pecans, tomato, red onion, grilled apples, pecorino Romano & parmesan cheese with sweet balsamic vinaigrette dressing.â It was a huge salad that was more than enough for two people. For our main courses, we chose to share BBQ shrimp & ribs with a side of sweet potato fries as well as broiled sea scallops in a white wine and garlic butter sauce accompanied by a side of cole slaw. The food was elegantly presented and perfectly seasoned. What added to this experience was the fact that our waiter was very professional. Our only regret was that because of the sizable portions, we were left with little room for their signature dessert â The Harbor Raspberry Bongo. The menu defines it as âcream puffs surrounded by a mountain of mascarpone & cream cheese sweetened with raspberries, chocolate sauce and a touch of Chambord.â How can you resist such a dessert? Seneca Harbor Station is immensely popular so reservations are an absolute must!!
8. Seneca Lodge Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By kirbyhall2015
Homey, rustic atmosphere. Packed to the gills on a summer Saturday night. Ordered the recommended baby back ribs with sauerkraut. HUGE portion, far more than I could eat (and I'm not shy), and it was delicious. Took me back to my childhood dinners.
7. Tobey's Donut Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Tobey's Donut Shop is a third generation, family owned business. All donuts are hand made fresh every morning using the same basic recipes and techniques as my Grandfather used at "Tobe's Bake Shop" on Franklin Street in 1952. We sell donuts made fresh on
Reviewed By jjohns2vt
A definite must stop, doughnuts are incredible and people (as is the rest of the town) are very friendly. The only recommendation is to start serving organic Seneca Sunrise Coffee instead of Maxwell house coffee. Your coffee business would be certain to improve!
6. Village Marina Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 355 reviews
Closed for the season - See you in the spring! Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region at the southern tip of Seneca Lake the views from our waterfront restaurant are sure not to disappoint. What better way to enjoy these breathtaking views than w
Reviewed By fabfamily57
Picked the restaurant based on reviews plus location. The location is the main attraction. Had a outside table on Seneca Lake at the Marina (hence the name). Place could use more umbrellas for the tables. We came for lunch and the sun was brutal. Came for lunch. Had a large perfectly cooked burger. Wife had the âCornell Chickenâ which had a story. It was moist and flavorful. Best food choice: awesome sweet potato fries. Decent bear list. Dined while watching boats and generally awesome views of Seneca Lake. Inexpensive as well.
5. Rooster Fish Brewing Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1027 reviews
Reviewed By Tami R
We had lunch here following our hike at Watkins Glen State Park. We wanted some "pub grub" type of food and thought that Rooster Fish might be a good place. The restaurant was very busy and there were no booths left for seating, whih was fine. My husband ordered the Hefeweisen that was on tap along with the Nashville Chicken Sandwich, which is actually like Buffalo Chicken. It was messy and very spicy. He did not care for it much. I had the kale caesar salad. It was very good and I enjoyed it!
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4. Graft Wine + Cider Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Lydia F
This was probably the best food I had while visiting Watkins Glen and the surrounding area. The dishes were interesting with many textures and flavors. They do come out at different times. I believe this is because there is only one person preparing them in the kitchen. Get several dishes and share as they come out. They give you small plates to do so. My boyfriend ordered the fennel salad which is something I never would have thought to try and it ended up being my favorite dish.
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3. Captain Bill's Seneca Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By elvigue89
We really enjoyed our time on the dinner cruise. This was our second time here and it was the perfect way to end the night in a relaxing manner with great food and company. The staff was accommodating and friendly.
2. BluePointe Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By LSQRD1
We were staying at the hotel and decided to stop in for dinner. The first thing we discovered is that reservations are essentially a must (depending on the day of the week perhaps?) although we did not see this stated on their web site nor was it conveyed to us by the hotel. When we arrived that indicated they were booked and there was no option of a later time. They did find us a spot in the bar at a small high top. Our server was very friendly. The abundant locals seemed to really enjoy the bar and the 80s/90s music but this made for us a 'hard to hear time'. We got salads and an appetizer which were, in our view okay, essentially on par with other hotel restaurants. If you decide to dine here for dinner, I would suggest phoning to make reservations.
1. Nickel's Pit BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 465 reviews
We partner with a local farm and our menu is updated to reflect availability. Our ribs, chicken, brisket and other meats are so popular that they may sell out during business hours, or not be featured. All of our meats are smoked fresh and smoking is very
Reviewed By LSQRD1
We stopped in for a late lunch and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The value was good as I felt we got the right amount of food at a far price. The sides were excellent..loved the tater tots. Service was prompt and friendly and they have a variety of sauces.
