3812 Bistro

4.6 (142)

$31 to $50

American

3812 NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

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2 people

17 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Dog-friendly
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

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
Website
https://3812bistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Melinda Sorber
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
3812 NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Area
Watkins Glen
Cross Street
South of the 14A exit
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

What 142 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Upstate New York
Child-friendly
Upstate New York
Great for scenic views
Southern Tier
Best Overall
Southern Tier
Best Food
Southern Tier
Best Service
Southern Tier
Best Ambience
Southern Tier
Best Value
Southern Tier
Neighbourhood gem
Southern Tier
Good for special occasions
Southern Tier
Lively
Southern Tier
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

3812 Bistro offers an "excellent" dining experience with a cozy atmosphere and beautiful lake views. Diners rave about the "delicious food" including standout dishes like scallops and salmon piccata. The "great service" and welcoming staff make it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. Dogs are welcome on the patio!

142 Reviews

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Donna VIP
Oklahoma City19 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food and service were very good. I was not a fan of the ambiance. The whole place felt very cheap to me and lacked soul. The location overlooking the lake is very nice. If you're not a dog person, do not sit outside as there is a big chocolate lab who will come welcome you. While he did give us extra attention as food was delivered, he was well mannered and did not excessively beg, but laid down at my feet. I mention this because it's important for some.
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Kathleen
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent. It is a smaller menu but every single dish was outstanding. Highly recommend.
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Diane
Tampa / Central Florida West14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
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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melissa
Philadelphia County10 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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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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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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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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Kathy
Cincinnati / Dayton17 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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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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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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FAQs

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

3812 Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

3812 NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Dining areas

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
Order direct

Website
https://3812bistro.com/
Phone number
(607) 535-4232

3812 Bistro

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What 142 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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