Best restaurants with a waterfront view in Southern Tier – and what to eat there
Summer is in full swing. With the weather heating up, it's the perfect time to explore what the Southern Tier has to offer, including plenty of waterfront restaurants.
Have a bite and enjoy great views at these restaurants that are worth making the trip.
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The Boatyard Grill
Where: 525 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
Hours: 4-10 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Known for: Seafood fra diavolo, beet salad, Buffalo chicken egg rolls, calamari, sizzling garlic steak and the wood-fired chicken pasta, as well as specialty cocktails.
More info: boatyardgrill.com
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Dockside Grill
Where: 3434 N Plum Point Road, Himrod
Hours: noon to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; noon to midnight Friday-Saturday
Known for: Italian fusion cuisine crafted from old family recipes. Menu items include ham on a heel sangwich (yes, sangwich), Reuben sandwich and pizza.
More info: showboat-motel.com
The Lakeside Restaurant & Tavern
Where: 13780A West Lake Road, Hammondsport
Hours: 5-9 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday; noon to 9 p.m. Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday
Known for: Calamari.
More info: lakesideonkeuka.com
Park Diner
Where: 119 Conklin Ave., Binghamton
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Known for: Customer favorites include the diner's breakfast menu, the patty melt, daily specials and desserts.
More info: theparkdinerandrestaurant.com
Sand Bar
Where: 770 S Main St., Canandaigua
Hours: noon to 10 p.m. daily
Known for: Catch of the day specials and lobster rolls.
More info: lakehousecanandaigua.com/restaurants-bars/sand-bar/
Seneca Harbor Station
Where: 3 N Franklin St., Watkins Glen
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; live music Friday-Saturday.
Known for: Seafood pastas, seafood entrees, and a panoramic view of Seneca Lake.
More info: senecaharborstation.com
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Snug Harbor
Where: 9068 Snug Harbor Drive, Hammondsport
Hours: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Known for: The chef's table experience: A daily chef’s selection of tasting dishes matched with house-made sides and accoutrements.
More info: snugharborkeukalake.com
The Switzerland Inn
Where: 14109 Keuka Village Road, Hammondsport
Hours: noon to 10 p.m. daily.
Known for: Customer favorites include the shrimp and scallop scampi, kitchen sink pizza, surf & turf and a weekly prime rib special.
More info: theswitz.com
The Village Marina
Where: 2 Seneca Harbor, Watkins Glen
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Known for: American pub-style food. Customer favorites include the fish fry, Cornell grilled chicken sandwich, southwest salad, Grand Prix burger.
More info: village-marina.com/index.html
The Waterfront Restaurant
Where: 12664 W Lake Road, Hammondsport
Hours: Open Wednesday through Sunday, hours may vary.
Known for: Fish tacos, mussels au basilic and Sicilian chicken sandwich.
More info: waterfrontkeuka.com
Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel
Where: 16 N Franklin St., Watkins Glen
Known for: Strip steak, seafood, and salad.
More info: watkinsglenharborhotel.com
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Best waterfront Southern Tier restaurants for outdoor dining, views
