Location: Penn Yan
Top Restaurants in Penn Yan
Best American food near Penn Yan, New York, United States
Find out what American restaurants to try in Penn Yan. Penn Yan is an incorporated village in Yates County, New York, United States. The population was 5,159 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Yates County and lies at the north end of the east branch of Keuka Lake, one of the Finger Lakes.
Things to do in Penn Yan
10. Silverbird Woodfired and Gastropub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By James T
We had two pizzas there while traveling in the Finger Lakes region.The food was OK, but nothing to boast about. More expensive than our favorite pizza place in the Boston area.When our server brought the bill she explained that the owner has a new system that charges a 3.7% surcharge if you use a credit care. As we were traveling and not carrying a lot of cash, we had to pay it. There was nothing said about this when we arrived, nothing on the menu and no notice on our table (we ate on the outside deck).To me, this is highly dishonest. You think you are paying one price when you order, but find you have to pay more in the end. Needless to say, we won't be back on our next trip to the Finger Lakes!
9. Keuka Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By ItsMeAndy
Canât see what all the hype is about with this place. So many reviewers rave about it and locals love it but I really just donât get it. The smoked brisket sandwich was so dry and tough with super greasy over cooked sweet potato fries. The Cobb salad was just OK at best. Just an average boring menu and the prices arenât much of a bargain considering the quality of food. The two cocktails we had were mostly ice and weak. Our waitress was absolutely charming and she did a fantastic job but we will not be returning. Would rather get a sandwich to go down at the local supermarket and eat it in my car with a can of wine.
8. Tavern Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By M3349ZSjasonp
We werenât expecting much from this place but we were pleasantly surprised. We both had seafood baskets (fried shrimp and clam strips) and they were both really good with generous portions, plus really good fries. Both baskets were around $10 each, which is a good value. Restaurant is really a bar first but did seem ok for kids at least during lunch. Saw lots of families eating here while we were here. Biggest complaint was seating. Not a ton of booths and high top table furniture was dated and uncomfortable.Restaurant is right in downtown Penn Yan, near the new Microtel. There is parking in the back of the restaurant.
7. Top of the Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 420 reviews
Reviewed By Pikeco
We were in Penn Yan for a wedding. What a great find! Nice patio, great service. Didnât disappoint us. Went back a second time.
6. The Olney Place
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
The Olney Place is conveniently located in the middle of nowhere. Here, we are committed to maximizing your time on Keuka Lake. Please come visit us and check out our wide variety of local goodies, vast craft beer selection and tasty deli counter. Our sti
Reviewed By cocktailcrew7
The Olney Place is perfect if you need to just pick up a few items or if youâre in the mood for a sandwich or beer! They have pretty much anything you could need in a pinch. Convenient location, great people, great shirts as well!
5. Oak Leaf Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
A small-town cafe located in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Here you can enjoy a variety of fresh subs, wraps, sandwiches + panini's. We also offer an assortment of soups, varying from week to week. Add a cup coffee, a latte or a fruit smoothie to this &
Reviewed By 379David379
A great little cafe serving coffee and tea drinks, plus sandwiches, wraps, paninis and salads. Prices are very reasonable. Cafe is adjacent to an Amish bulk foods store.Thank you for the great review!
4. Timmy G's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 195 reviews
This is a new restaurant and is on small lane off Main St in downtown Penn Yan, NY
Reviewed By LivinglifeinPA
We stopped here for dinner during a recent trip to the Finger Lakes.Timmy G's is located on a small side street off the main street of Penn Yan.......easy to find. The restaurant is fairly small, but we had no problem finding a table.Our server was extremely friendly and VERY efficient......was really on top of things and our food & drinks were delivered quite quickly.I ordered the lunch-size portion of their Homemade Lasagna as my entree. Several entrees were available in lunch or dinner size.....a great way for diners to select their portion size. A soup or salad is also included with each entree, so I selected their French Onion Soup. The soup was more of a hit than the lasagna.My spouse decided to try their Cheeseburger which came with one side dish. His burger was more medium than the medium rare temperature that he had requested, but it was still flavorful. The coleslaw was a bit tangy. If you want a bit of a local, small town atmosphere, then Timmy G's is the place you need to go.
3. Spotted Duck
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
Spotted Duck is a frozen custard shop located right on the Farm. Using duck eggs, from the farmâs own ducks, and other locally sourced ingredients, Spotted Duck crafts the most delicious frozen custard and serves it in a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere.
Reviewed By EBABWBMB
We did the 12 flavor tasting and we enjoyed all of them. The flavors were well thought through and executed. The texture and creaminess was perfect for me. Being able to do a flight of ice cream is something more places should do and we recommend you trying the Spotted Duck!Thanks for your comments! We love to hear about our customersâ experiences.
2. Water Street Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 118 reviews
The Water Street Wine Bar offers a premier selection of wines including several varietals from the world class Finger Lakes Region. We offer small Tapas style food menu.
Reviewed By issywiggy
If you are in the area for wine tasting you must check this wine bar out. The choice of wine and the knowledge of the staff is excellent. The food available is perfectly matched with the wines and perfect sized portions rather than the massive plates served elsewhere.We had the dates wrapped in Bacon which were stunning and I donât normally like dates! The dumplings were awesome and the flat breads so tasty. A hidden gem that you have to visit when in the area. We visited on a Thursday evening when there was no live music but I can imagine itâs a great atmosphere when a band is playing.
1. Penn Yan Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 211 reviews
Simply Retrolicious - From OMG omelets to burgers on Dinemade rolls, everything old is new again at this quaint, nostalgic Penn Yan icon. Breakfast and a smile served all day.
Reviewed By dwjones_1954
Small clean dinner just off Main Street, be patient it is worth the wait. Seating is limited and the locals fill the place each morning. Definitely the comfort food of the area, only open for breakfast and dinner. Great wait staff and the manager brings out your food and makes sure everything is satisfactory and nothing is missing. It does not get much better than this!
