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Main dining room - 3812 Bistro, Watkins Glen, NY

3812 Bistro

4.7 (140)
$31 to $50
American
3812 NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

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19:00
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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
  • Area
    Watkins Glen
  • Cross Street
    South of the 14A exit
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

What 140 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Upstate New York

    American

  • Southern Tier

    Best Overall

  • Southern Tier

    Best Food

  • Southern Tier

    Best Service

  • Southern Tier

    Best Ambience

  • Southern Tier

    Best Value

  • Southern Tier

    Healthy

  • Southern Tier

    Neighbourhood 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 "delicious food", a "lovely atmosphere", and "excellent service". Nestled in a beautiful lakeside setting, it features cozy indoor and pet-friendly outdoor seating. Guests praise the "amazing scallops" and "dessert sampler", making it a "wonderfully memorable experience".
140 Reviews
  1. Diane

    Tampa13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 6 and all had great dinners, including: salmon, chicken marsala, burgers and a dinner salad with grilled chicken. The dessert options were also delicious. Ashton was our server and was attentive, patient and had a great sense of humor. This was our second time here and we will definitely be back!

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  2. melissa

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 May 2025

    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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  3. Christina

    New Jersey13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time staying in Watkins Glen and we’ve eaten at the Bistro multiple times for breakfast and dinner. We keep coming back because the people are so kind and personable, and the food is simply delicious, homemade and you can’t beat the prices! It’s our favorite spot to go to in the area!

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  4. Leslie

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 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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  5. Ken

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 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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  6. Kathy

    Cincinnati17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 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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  7. Kate

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 May 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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  8. Robert

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 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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  9. MATTHEW

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 April 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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  10. Andrea

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 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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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 140 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
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
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