Location: Watkins Glen
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Watkins Glen Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Watkins Glen
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.
Things to do in Watkins Glen
1. Curly's Family Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By Willof72
Located on the outskirts of Walkins Glen, this little place serves up down home, diner style food. Soups, sandwiches, burgers, fish & steak. Staff is friendly and very attentive. The place is very clean (big bonus for me). If you're looking for something simple and tasty....stop on in.
All in all, give them a try!
2. Scuteri's Cannoli Connection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By NCRedhead105 - Cary, North Carolina
This was our first night in the Finger Lakes and it was also Saturday night so Scuteri's was serving pizza (only on Fridays and Saturdays). We stopped in, order a pizza, ran some errands, and came back to pick up a yummy pizza...also a cannoli for dessert...how can you not from a place that has a big cannoli on their sign! It is family run and everyone there was really nice. Only advice is to park on the same side of the street as the location...4th St is very busy and it was a pain to have to cross as no one wants to stop and let you across, but there is several parking places on the right side of the street.
3. Nickel's Pit BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 333 reviews
We partner with a small, 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 long, intricate process that cannot be rushed. Give us a call to see what we are offering! We do classic BBQ with an Upstate NY spin and want to give you the best dining experience. We appreciate your understanding, flexibility, and appetites!
Reviewed By mizlori - New Brunswick, New Jersey
Enjoyed the "Prince" themed cocktails--among the 4 of us we tried 2 of them. Local wine and beer is on the menu too.
As some have mentioned, there are a lot of really good choices on the menu!
The fried jalapeno appetizer was delicious! Had never had jalapenos quite this way before and it was great.
I had a huge salad that I ended up getting two meals out of. The wings were very good too. I think one of us had a pulled pork sandwich.
Food was very good and we would go back here if in Watkins Glen again.
4. Dunkin' Donuts
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By jcarp26 - Elkland, Pennsylvania
I've tried on more than one occasion to convince myself to enjoy this coffee (as it's the only thing open in the middle of the night around here). Every time it's the same thing...slow, unfriendly service and stale/sour coffee. Nowhere near as good as most D&D's. Drive through is a no go for many full size trucks.
5. The Great Escape Ice Cream Parlor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
Family owned ice cream parlor in Watkins Glen NY for 35 years. Come enjoy dozens of flavors of Hershey's Ice Cream, Homemade Gelato, Sorbet, Vegan hard homemade ice cream (coconut & soy milk based), Soft Custard & a ever changing rotation of Homemade Hard Ice Creams, mostly made through suggestion. Gluten Free CONES!!! Also serving dessert specialties, ice cream cakes, homemade novelties and our famous homemade waffle cones made fresh daily. Perfect for the family and please bring the kids. Outdoor seating and convenient parking lot next to Burger King in downtown Watkins Glen. In Season Homemade Fresh Grape & Pumpkin Pies!! So Much More Than an Ice Cream Store! Open 7 Days a Week, Just a 1/2 block away from Watkins Glen State Park Main Entrance! We are now closed for the Season, See you Spring of 2018
Reviewed By Barnzey62 - Dillsburg, Pennsylvania
We were finishing up a limo tour of wineries on Seneca Lake and wanted a sweet treat. Friendly employees and very yummy ice cream!!Thank you for stopping at our store and taking the time to write a review. I hope you tried our Hazlitt's wine ice cream. Hope you come back soon. Peter
6. BluePointe Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By Queens Village NY traveler - Queens, New York
Excellent food and service-varied menu with excellent wine list-definitely worth a splurge. If you go when the weather is nice-ask to sit outside by the lake and marina-the view is as good as the food!
7. Mura Bella's Italian Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By JMCUpstateNY - Upstate NY
This is a very good Italian Restaurant in a very unique building. The building is very interesting being build right into the rock-face which is actually the back wall. The menu isn't the largest but serves the purpose. All four of our meals were very good, portions were generous. I think the veal parmigiana I had was the best I've ever had. The service was good but we were there very early for dinner. the wait staff friendly and helpful. Be advised they have limited parking especially up near the restaurant. The remainder lies at the base of quite a flight of outside concrete steps, which is also limited. We'll be back for sure.
8. Seneca Sunrise Coffee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Seneca Sunrise Coffee is an organic coffee roaster. We serve hot coffee, cold brew, and iced and frozen lattes. We also carry a small selection of local products. A simple menu of paninis is coming soon!
Reviewed By jdms33 - Monroe, Connecticut
We found a reference to Seneca Sunrise Coffee someplace and decided we needed to try it. One of our best decisions of the trip.
Mindy, the owner/operator, was full of energy and very friendly. She brewed a fresh pot of her own freshly roasted half caf for my wife and I had a frozen latte.
Both were wonderful. We actually drove back to buy a pound of her coffee to have were we are staying.
It is awesome to see a small business owner just making it work, networking with other local owners to help each other grow.
Glad we found it!
9. Jerlando's Ristorante & Pizza Co.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Jerlando's Ristorante & Pizza Co. Is located in the center of downtown Watkins Glen at the corner of 4th and Franklin St.. We are walking distance from many Hotels, Motels, B&B's and many area attractions including the State Park Gorge, Seneca Lake and several great shops. We have both Italian and American selections including a variety of Pasta, Steaks, Seafood, Poultry, Sandwiches, Veal, Salads, Pizza, Wings, and Burgers. We offer a full service bar for a quick drink with friends or to enjoy a meal watching a ball game. Our specialty is family dining. We also enjoy serving business clientele and being part of special events like anniversaries and rehearsal dinners. Our goal is to serve a quality meal that is affordable, and sure to satisfy. All of our entree's are prepared to order. Our bread is purchased daily from local bakeries in Watkins Glen and Montour falls. Our pizza is made from freshly prepared dough. We use whole milk mozzarella from Upstate New York farms. We feature many regional and domestic wines including Lakewood, Hazlitt, Glenora, Rock Stream, Fox Run and more. We have a variety of import/domestic bottle beers and keep a few regional craft beers on tap. Our entree price range is $7.99 -$23.99. In addition to our dining room, if your on the go, we have a very popular "take-out" located at the rear of our building. In the summer months we are open from 11am - 10pm seven days a weak. After Labor our hours are 11am - 9pm. We are open year round.
Reviewed By JohnandJaneS - Elmira, New York
Stopped in for lunch. Nice interior, quick efficient service, food was OK. I say OK because we ordered a hot ham & cheese sandwich and a hot meatball sub and the sandwiches were both quite tasty but both were no warmer than room temperature. The sub came with fries which were absolutely excellent and very hot. Our theory is that the sandwiches got made and then set aside for five minutes, or so, while the fries cooked and by the time the fries were done the sandwiches had cooled. Come on guys, if it says "hot " sandwiches they should at least be warm! There were only a couple of other tables occupied so this wasn't because they were busy.
10. Glen Dairy Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Hiker1812 - Branchburg, New Jersey
This is a classic summer ice cream stop! Their soft serve vanilla was spot on, and their portions were more than generous. I ordered a small cup and received a towering amount of ice cream. It was so much I had a difficult time finishing it. Their prices were very cheap, relative to the crazy amount of ice cream they give you!
