Guidebook for Penn Yan
Food Scene
Ports Cafe is a small, informal bistro overlooking Seneca Lake, open Monday thru Saturday. Ports features unique dishes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, paired with local wines and craft beers. Their printed menu (available on-line) is nice, but they are known for their spectacular list of daily specials.
113 locals recommend
Ports Cafe
4432 W Lake RdPorts Cafe is a small, informal bistro overlooking Seneca Lake, open Monday thru Saturday. Ports features unique dishes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, paired with local wines and craft beers. Their printed menu (available on-line) is nice, but they are known for their spectacular list of daily specials.
Top of the Lake
301 Lake StNice food, great view of Keuka Lake.
Nice range of food on their menu, reasonable prices, friendly people. Open daily until 10 pm.
12 locals recommend
The Keuka Restaurant
12 E Main StNice range of food on their menu, reasonable prices, friendly people. Open daily until 10 pm.
Timmy G's
12 Maiden LnGood food, friendly atmosphere.
The restaurant at Bully Hill combines delicious food with spectacular views of Keuka Lake. A terrific spot for lunch when you are visiting the Keuka West Side wineries.
64 locals recommend
Bully Hill Vineyards Winery
8843 Greyton H Taylor Memorial DrThe restaurant at Bully Hill combines delicious food with spectacular views of Keuka Lake. A terrific spot for lunch when you are visiting the Keuka West Side wineries.
This is a Mennonite dairy that has been making very good cheese. Their cheese curds are popular snacks for going around the wineries- you don't need a knife to serve them!
10 locals recommend
Shtayburne Farm
2909 Chase RdThis is a Mennonite dairy that has been making very good cheese. Their cheese curds are popular snacks for going around the wineries- you don't need a knife to serve them!
Muranda has been a wildly popular stop for our guests- the cheese is amazing, and the people are very knowledgeable... not only about the cheese but also the area. Many local restaurants are featuring Muranda's cheese in their menus.
25 locals recommend
Muranda Cheese Company
3075 New York 96Muranda has been a wildly popular stop for our guests- the cheese is amazing, and the people are very knowledgeable... not only about the cheese but also the area. Many local restaurants are featuring Muranda's cheese in their menus.
Good food, friendly service. The Keuka is open 7 days a week, year round and is located in down town Penn Yan.
12 locals recommend
The Keuka Restaurant
12 E Main StGood food, friendly service. The Keuka is open 7 days a week, year round and is located in down town Penn Yan.
Parks & Nature
Havana Glen is Montour Fall's municipal park that also includes a very nice waterfall. Eagle Falls is a short walk along a path from the parking lot.
35 locals recommend
Havana Glen Park
135 Havana Glen RdHavana Glen is Montour Fall's municipal park that also includes a very nice waterfall. Eagle Falls is a short walk along a path from the parking lot.
Walking the Gorge in Watkins Glen State Park is a must from mid-May through November. 19+ waterfalls dance from mystical rock formations.
38 locals recommend
Watkins Glen Gorge Trail
1009 N Franklin StWalking the Gorge in Watkins Glen State Park is a must from mid-May through November. 19+ waterfalls dance from mystical rock formations.
The Outlet stream connects Keuka to Seneca Lake. The trail follows the outlet from Penn Yan to Dresden, and is open year round. In warm months it is a great walking and biking trail (you can rent bikes at Carey Rental in Penn Yan, right on the trail), with a very gradual grade towards Seneca Lake. In winter it is popular for cross country skiing and snowshoeing...if we get enough snow (otherwise it is still a nice walk.)
Keuka Lake Outlet Trail
Keuka Lake Outlet TrailThe Outlet stream connects Keuka to Seneca Lake. The trail follows the outlet from Penn Yan to Dresden, and is open year round. In warm months it is a great walking and biking trail (you can rent bikes at Carey Rental in Penn Yan, right on the trail), with a very gradual grade towards Seneca Lake. In winter it is popular for cross country skiing and snowshoeing...if we get enough snow (otherwise it is still a nice walk.)