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Main dining room - 3812 Bistro, Watkins Glen, NY

3812 Bistro

4.7 (138)
$31 to $50
American
3812 NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Hand crafted Finger Lakes fare with local beer & wine
Open 8-8 daily, year-round!
Pet friendly outdoor patio
Stunning Seneca lake views
Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan options

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Melinda Sorber
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Watkins Glen
  • Cross street
    South of the 14A exit
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 138 people are saying

3812 Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    American

  • Southern Tier

    Best Overall

  • Southern Tier

    Best Food

  • Southern Tier

    Best Service

  • Southern Tier

    Best Ambiance

  • Southern Tier

    Best Value

  • Southern Tier

    Healthy

  • Southern Tier

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southern Tier

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Tier

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
3812 Bistro offers a "delightful meal" experience with "excellent food" and "attentive service." Enjoy a cozy dining room or a patio with "beautiful views" overlooking Seneca Lake. The menu is simple yet "well-prepared," featuring standout dishes like scallops and salmon piccata. Dogs are welcome on the patio.
138 Reviews
  1. melissa

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the atmosphere and the view of the lake. Staff were very nice and attentive. The food was great and price was perfect.

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  2. Leslie

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love 3812 Bistro! Delicious food and a lovely atmosphere - top notch desserts too!

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  3. Ken

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant surroundings. Great food & service. Ate on patio with our family and were able to bring our dog. A great lakeside spot!

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  4. Kathy

    Cincinnati / Dayton17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My mother and I enjoyed a delightful meal at this lovely gem! The dining room is small and cozy and has a fireplace for cool days and a patio for warm days. Dogs are welcome on the patio! The wine and beer lists were extensive and included local choices. We chose the beef fillet and the seared scallops. The steak was perfect - absolutely tender and perfectly seasoned. The scallops were amazing. Scallops can be easily overcooked but these were just right. Kudos to the Chef! If you have room, try the dessert flight! You won’t be disappointed. We were so happy with each dessert included in the flight. We will be heading back again soon!

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  5. Kate

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place with a decent view and both indoor and outdoor seating. Rusty (the dog) is an adorable mooch - my husband ordered him a fried egg! Menu is not extensive but we enjoyed our meal. Scallops and fish tacos were both very good.

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  6. Robert

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner. Service great, too. Small place and part of a lovely lodge. Menu fairly simple, but each element was well-prepared, fresh and presented beautifully.

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  7. MATTHEW

    Upstate New York1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful experience... server was very attentive and personable, the food was great, and there was a chocolate lab who seemed to serve as an ambassador to the place, albeit from the porch... he was a natural. 10/10, would definitely recommend.

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  8. Andrea

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time we had been there and it was excellent. Making reservations was easy, the food and service was excellent and the view was beautiful. They did have a dog in the restaurant which I felt was strange while we were eating and I’m a little uneasy around dogs, but he was friendly and I would still recommend.

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  9. Andrew VIP

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food at good prices. Beautiful setting overlooking Seneca Lake. Friendly staff.

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  10. Maura VIP

    Southwest Florida25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful view (even on a rainy & cloudy day!) delicious meal and the dessert sampler was over the top! Excellent service too!

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FAQs

3812 Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (607) 535-4232.

3812 Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 138 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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3812 NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

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Additional information

  • Cross street
    South of the 14A exit
  • Neighborhood
    Watkins Glen
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Melinda Sorber
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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