These are the special eating establishments that the local populace know and love. Sometimes hidden, sometimes secret, sometimes right out in front for everyone to find. How lucky are you though, that we are sharing this information with you here?
SENECA FARMS – Penn Yan
Get. The. Chicken.
From Geneva to Bath, and the shores of both Keuka and Seneca Lakes, this is the place to go for delicious fried chicken.
WHERE: Route 54A on the west side of the village of Penn Yan, heading toward Branchport.
STYLE: Americana themed with counter service, with some indoor, and lots of outdoor seating. Order ahead to pick up through a drive up window, as well.
SPECIALTY: Um…….the fried chicken. They also have the typical “drive-in” style menu items as well, from burgers, hot dogs & fries, to tacos and fish.
SOMETHING TO KNOW: Seneca Farms is as famed for its home-made ice cream as it is for its fried chicken. Save room! (Oh yeah, the food is in the back, the ice cream in the front. ) Seasonal – open from early March through the end of October.
LOST & FOUND INN – Tyrone
Home to what many locals call the best Friday night fish-fry in the region.
WHERE: We’re not saying. Seriously, we’ve already told you too much information about its location. (It’s near the tiny hamlet of Tyrone) In keeping with it’s moniker, it’s lost, and up to you for it to be found.
STYLE: A true honky-tonk with accordingly themed jukebox, you’ll find the appropriate jeans, boots, and hats, along with more lake-fashioned shorts, tees and sandals, too. (Lamoka Lake cottagers are just a casting distance away) More inside seating than outside.
SPECIALTY: The Lamoka Louie and fried pierogies! But, what gets locals to drive miles for, is the Friday night fish-fry special. Delicious.
SOMETHING TO KNOW: Cash only! (they do have an ATM) Don’t mind the gang hanging out on the front porch…they don’t bite. And once seated inside, be patient…the crew is working hard!
PENN YAN DINER – Penn Yan
Long established breakfast eatery worth your time. Don’t try bringing a large group, though.
WHERE: Penn Yan, again. This time heading east from the main intersections of the village on East Elm street, just a short roll down the hill from downtown.
STYLE: A true 1925 dinning car style (that means tiny!) old-fashioned American diner. Enjoy the nostalgia!
SPECIALTY: Come for breakfast.
SOMETHING TO KNOW: Did we mention it’s tiny? Just breakfast and lunch, 7am – 2pm, 7 days each week.
More featured local favorites coming soon!