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Main dining room - 3812 Bistro, Watkins Glen, NY

3812 Bistro

4.6
4.6
124 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Location
    3812 NY-14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
  • Area
    Watkins Glen
  • Cross Street
    South of the 14A exit
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cheers for Charity - I Heart Ovid

    USD 30.00 per person

    26 Feb 2025 only
    Enjoy a delightful themed tapas-style 3 course food and wine pairing benefiting a local charity. February is I Heart Ovid Benefiting Ovid Fire Relief Fund Partnering Winery: Buttonwood Grove Winery
    Cheers for Charity - I Heart Ovid photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 124 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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

    Good for groups

  • Southern Tier

    Healthy

  • Southern Tier

    Good for special occasions

  • Southern Tier

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
3812 Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "very friendly" staff. The restaurant boasts beautiful views of Seneca Lake, making outdoor dining particularly enjoyable. Their dog-friendly spaces and accommodating service enhance the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Diners appreciate the "great" variety on the menu and "large portions."

124 Reviews

  1. Elaine

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Jericho

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wife & I went for the valentines dinner, Each course was delicious Would highly recommend to our family and friends.

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  3. Fran

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This event was so much fun and delicious!!!! This by far is my favorite restaurant to dine!!! I love the food and the staff is the best around! It is beyond special!!!!

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  4. Carine

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Very welcoming service and excellent food! We enjoyed the place a lot and will come back with great pleasure!

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  5. Kelley

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to stay in one of the cabins and have the 5 course meal on New Year's Eve, it was absolutely amazingly delicious!!! The creekside cabin was perfect as well!!

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  6. Richard

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very comfortable dining ambiance and good food and staff.

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  7. Suzanne

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were excellent! Beautiful views of Lake Seneca.

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  8. Traci

    VIP

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant had a nice view and the people were friendly. The apple bread pudding dessert was delicious! We will definitely go back.

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  9. Sandra

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner! Loved the lakeside laid-back & friendly atmosphere of this wonderful restaurant. Looking forward to repeating the experience.

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  10. Joyce

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little spot for dinner. Food was fresh and delicious!

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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 124 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 3812 Bistro

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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Melinda Sorber
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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