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Main dining room - 3812 Bistro, Watkins Glen, NY

3812 Bistro

4.8
4.8
133 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
3812 NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for scenic views
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
  • 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 - April

    $30.00 per person

    Apr 30, 2025 only
    Enjoy a 3 course tapas-style wine and food pairing featuring a local winery, benefiting a local charity. $30 +tax per person, all proceeds benefit the charity. Featured Winery: Lakewood Vineyards Proceeds Benefit: Schuyler County Humane Society Reservations recommended.
    Cheers for Charity - April Photo

What 133 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
3812 Bistro offers a "wonderful experience" with attentive service and beautifully prepared dishes. Nestled with a "beautiful view" of Seneca Lake, it boasts a friendly atmosphere, including a chocolate lab "ambassador." Standout dishes like "salmon piccata" and "fantastic tacos" complement a simple yet artful menu. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience!

133 Reviews
  1. Robert

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 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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  2. MATTHEW

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 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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  3. Andrea

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 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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  4. Andrew VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food at good prices. Beautiful setting overlooking Seneca Lake. Friendly staff.

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  5. Maura VIP

    Naples25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful view (even on a rainy & cloudy day!) delicious meal and the dessert sampler was over the top! Excellent service too!

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  6. Lori

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here a number of times and never had a bad meal or experience. Last night was no exception, went for my birthday dinner. I had salmon piccata which was awesome! We also had the Brussel sprout appetizer which was also wonderful. Our server was terrific! Perfect!

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  7. Lou

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit to the bistro was a resounding success, with the most delicious salads (funny how many people don't focus on these, but a beautifully made salad with a glorious dressing really starts things off the right way), made to perfection sirloin filets to rival any Michelin star restaurant and mouthwatering crème brûlée to round off a perfect evening with wonderful service. Thank you for making our first visit to the area a wonderfully memorable experience! We cannot wait to come back to visit again!

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  8. Barbara

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent freshly prepared food. I had day’s special, scallops piccata, which was cooked just right and served beautifully. Nice selection of local wines on offer. Definitely a needed addition to the local restaurant scene. And they’re open 7 days a week which suits a mid week traveler like me!

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  9. Bryan

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. We were able to eat on the outside deck with our dog and a great view of the lake. Highly recommend 3812 Bistro!

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  10. Elaine VIP

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on valentines day. Ordered off the regular menu. Tacos were fantastic. Prices are reasonable. Others had the chicken parm and loved it.

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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 4.8 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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