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Main dining room - 3812 Bistro, Watkins Glen, NY

3812 Bistro

4.5
4.5
118 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
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

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (607) 535-4232
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Melinda Sorber
  • 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

Experiences

  • Cheers for Charity - The Big Chill!

    $30.00 per person

    Jan 29, 2025 only
    Enjoy a delightful themed tapas-style 3 course food and wine pairing benefiting a local charity. January is The Big Chill Benefiting Catholic Charities Partnering Winery:

What 118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Tier

    Best Overall

  • Southern Tier

    Best Food

  • Southern Tier

    Best Service

  • Southern Tier

    Best Ambiance

  • Southern Tier

    Best Value

  • Southern Tier

    Good for groups

  • 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 dining experience with "spectacular" food and "excellent" service. Enjoy beautiful views of Seneca Lake while savoring flavorful dishes like fish tacos and seared salmon. The "super friendly" staff and dog-friendly outdoor seating enhance the relaxed ambiance. A recommended spot for locals and visitors alike.

118 Reviews
  1. Suzanne

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were excellent! Beautiful views of Lake Seneca.

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  2. Traci

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant had a nice view and the people were friendly. The apple bread pudding dessert was delicious! We will definitely go back.

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  3. Sandra

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner! Loved the lakeside laid-back & friendly atmosphere of this wonderful restaurant. Looking forward to repeating the experience.

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  4. Joyce

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little spot for dinner. Food was fresh and delicious!

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  5. Rita

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The grilled cheese is fantastic! The squash soup was outstanding.

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  6. Robin

    Philadelphia

    83 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I was on vacation in Waktins Glen, and didn’t have any restaurant recommendations. I looked on open table and the reviews were good, so I figured we would try it. It’s a small, quirky place that is probably a good restaurant to go to in the summer, because it overlooks Seneca Lake. The inside is nothing fancy. The server was nice and friendly. The food was good. I would recommend it

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken Parm sandwich and steak panini were wonderful. Unfortunately our steak fries were cold. We loved the bombshell cider offerings. We’ll be back!

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  8. Claire

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant was highly recommended. Unfortunately, it was a bad night. They were slammed, but totally short staffed as there was no bartender and a number of staff were no shows. We had to wait one hour for our food to arrive. When it did, it was good, but by that time, we were fed up. Other patrons waited even longer. If waitress had told us there was a problem when we ordered, we would have understood. But she didn't. Only when we paid our check was there a half-hearted apology. Not the experience we had expected.
    3812 BistroResponded on October 12, 2024
    Hi Claire, When we have employees that don't show, it impacts everyone, especially the guest, for which we sincerely apologize. We thought we had tried to set the expectation that we were running behind but did not adequately do so. We apologize again for the unpleasant experience and hope you'll give us another try in the future. Sincerely, Melinda

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  9. Choyer

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful dinner sitting on their back patio looking out over the lake. I always enjoy my experience here. Consistently great food and service.

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  10. JohnZ

    Philadelphia

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our meals were “good”. Had salmon and scallops. Salmon had a bit of a fishy taste. Scallops were good. The sauce put on them (not on the side) was a bit spicy. Biggest disappointment was the wine. While it was good, the pour was about 3 oz.

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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 4.5 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 3812 Bistro

3812 NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Dining areas

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
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