Ports Cafe
Ports, on the Seneca Lake wine circuit, is a relaxed restaurant that's famous for its small menu but huge selection of nightly specials. Guests are served in-house cuts of meat and fish, and local farm-fresh cheeses, fruits and vegetables, while sitting inside under an indoor ivy-lined awning or window-side overlooking Seneca Lake. Ports also offers Finger Lakes wines and micro beers by the glass. They are open for dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Popular among tourists and locals, reservations are needed most nights--especially in the summer--but they usually only accept groups of eight or fewer.
Ports Cafe
4432 West Lake Rd.
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-2020
portscafe.com
Edgar's
Edgar's is tucked away lakeside in the century-old Belhurst Castle, and serves steaks, chops and seafood. While the food has never received rave reviews, the decor keep patrons returning. Belhurst is on the National Register of Historic Places and is decorated in vintage style to reflect a time when the castle was in proper use more than 100 years ago. The building's cathedral ceilings and grand mosaic tiling are often marveled over, and the lakeside views from the patio dining area are among the best in the area. Hosting six different rooms, Edgar's often accommodates private parties.
Alternatively, Belhurst castle is also home to Stonecutter's, which offers a selection of fingerfoods and additional outdoor seating.
Edgar's
4069 New York 14
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 781-0201
belhurst.com/Dining-at-Belhurst.html
Cobblestone Restaurant
According to Frommer's website, Cobblestone Restaurant used to be a stagecoach stop and tavern on a farm around 1790. The second floor was added later, and today diner's can eat either in the cozy downstairs or up above. Cobblestone is a popular place to begin tours of the local wineries, and serves quite a selection of wines itself. Cobblestone also uses classic wood-fired cooking to make most of its Italian dishes, and prides itself on using the freshest seafood, meats and home-made pasta. The restaurant also offer party rooms, fireplaces and porches that can accommodate groups of 20 to 120 people. It's open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
Cobblestone Restaurant
3610 Pre Emption Rd.
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-8498
cobblestonegeneva.com
