Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in and around Ovid
Breweries, Cideries, Distilleries, Bars, and Drinks
Lake Drum Brewing
16 E Castle StGreat little brewpub, perfect for an after-dinner drink or two.
Some of the greatest lake views in the region! Sunset is spectacular. Definitely a local haunt, but every visitor should stop in for a drink on the deck
132 locals recommend
Two Goats Brewing
5027 NY-414Some of the greatest lake views in the region! Sunset is spectacular. Definitely a local haunt, but every visitor should stop in for a drink on the deck
War Horse Brewing Company
623 Lerch RdLocated at Three Brothers Winery
Wagner Valley Brewing Company
9322 New York 414Located at Wagner Vineyards
Lucky Hare Brewing Company
6085 Beckhorn RdBottomless Brewing
3543 E Lake RdGreat beer, stunning building and views
Iconic local beers - try Cascazilla and Flower Power, and stay for a meal.
160 locals recommend
Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrIconic local beers - try Cascazilla and Flower Power, and stay for a meal.
Iconic Ithaca cocktail bar. A Cornell grad student haunt and local favorite.
33 locals recommend
Bar Argos
408 E State StIconic Ithaca cocktail bar. A Cornell grad student haunt and local favorite.
Finger Lakes Distilling
4676 NY-414Artisanal spirits crafted from certified organic grain grown right there on Myer Farm. Tell them Joe's nephew Erik sent you!
16 locals recommend
Myer Farm Distillers
7350 New York 89Artisanal spirits crafted from certified organic grain grown right there on Myer Farm. Tell them Joe's nephew Erik sent you!
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdMust-visit!
Blackduck Cidery
3046 Co Rd 138Bellwether Hard Cider and Wine Cellars
9070 NY-89Garrett's Brewing Company
1 W Main StHoused in what was once the famous Rongovian Embassy.
Food scene
The Linden Social Club
12 Linden StF.L.X. Table
22 Linden StJust A Taste
116 N Aurora StKindred Fare
512 Hamilton StDano's Heuriger On Seneca
9564 NY-414Must-visit. Get there early on Thursday for the live music.
149 locals recommend
Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414Must-visit. Get there early on Thursday for the live music.
Modestly-priced American fare, good for families
14 locals recommend
The Ginny Lee at Wagner Vineyards
9322 NY-414Modestly-priced American fare, good for families
Absolute must-visit tapas bar. But they take no reservations and if you get there at peak dining time you might have to wait.... But it's worth it.
84 locals recommend
Just A Taste
116 N Aurora StAbsolute must-visit tapas bar. But they take no reservations and if you get there at peak dining time you might have to wait.... But it's worth it.
Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar
635 W State StGreat seafood. An Ithaca institution.
Repeatedly voted the best restaurant in Ithaca - which is definitely saying something!
111 locals recommend
Saigon Kitchen
526 W State StRepeatedly voted the best restaurant in Ithaca - which is definitely saying something!
Hawi Ethiopian Cuisine
113 S Cayuga StFantastic Ethiopian restaurant.
On the other side of Seneca Lake. Stop in for a bite while visiting Dr. Frank and Hermann J. Weimer.
46 locals recommend
F.L.X. Wienery
5090 NY-14On the other side of Seneca Lake. Stop in for a bite while visiting Dr. Frank and Hermann J. Weimer.
Mac's Drive-in
1166 NY-5A lofty claim given the sheer number of great local ice cream shops in our area, but this is the best ice cream around!
44 locals recommend
Cayuga Lake Creamery
8421 NY-89A lofty claim given the sheer number of great local ice cream shops in our area, but this is the best ice cream around!
American pub fare. Great atmosphere and views, this is a local haunt that can get VERY busy during the height of the tourist season. Stop in for dinner and stay for a few drinks.
16 locals recommend
O'malley's Cabin On The Lake
7938 County Rd 153American pub fare. Great atmosphere and views, this is a local haunt that can get VERY busy during the height of the tourist season. Stop in for dinner and stay for a few drinks.
Climbing Bines Wood Fired
Great pizza, great beer, and a fun atmosphere.
Twisted Rail Brewing Company
499 Exchange StAnother fantastic craft brewpub in Geneva
Wineries
Sheldrake Point Winery
7448 County Rd 153Excellent rieslings
Hector Wine Company
5610 NY-414Some of the best wines and lake views in the entire region
37 locals recommend
Atwater Estate Vineyards, LLC
5055 NY-414Some of the best wines and lake views in the entire region
Boundary Breaks Vineyard
1568 Porter Covert RdDr. Konstantin Frank Winery
9749 Middle RdOn the other side of Seneca Lake, but worth the drive
Bully Hill Vineyards Winery
8843 Greyton H Taylor Memorial DrGreat winery in a gorgeous little town
Shalestone Vineyards
9681 NY-414Some of the best reds in the FLX
Glenhaven Farm
6121 Sirrine RdSome of the best fruit wines in the region
Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
623 Lerch RdWagner Vineyards Estate Winery
9322 New York 414Winery, brewery, and restaurant all-in-one
Lucas Vineyards
3862 County Rd 150Hosmer Winery
7020 NY-89This place is always jumping. Famous for its sweet red wine, Red Cat.
68 locals recommend
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
5712 NY-414This place is always jumping. Famous for its sweet red wine, Red Cat.
Cheese
Muranda Cheese Company
3075 New York 96Modest facility, but outstanding cheese. Stop in while you're on the west side of Seneca.
10 locals recommend
Shtayburne Farm
2909 Chase RdModest facility, but outstanding cheese. Stop in while you're on the west side of Seneca.
Neighbourhoods
Take a stroll through the Commons, walk the famous gorges, relax in Stewart Park, eat, drink, and be merry
108 locals recommend
Ithaca
Take a stroll through the Commons, walk the famous gorges, relax in Stewart Park, eat, drink, and be merry
City/town information
Hammondsport
Gorgeous little town on Keuka Lake. Visit the Curtiss Museum.
Famous for its auto racing history, the village is a destination in its own right. Stunning views, fun shops, great cafes, and a spectacular gorge hiking trail.
144 locals recommend
Watkins Glen
Famous for its auto racing history, the village is a destination in its own right. Stunning views, fun shops, great cafes, and a spectacular gorge hiking trail.
Sightseeing
No trip to the FLX is complete without taking in this amazing view.
507 locals recommend
Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdNo trip to the FLX is complete without taking in this amazing view.
Great swimming, and a historic WWII museum and National Cemetery.
33 locals recommend
Sampson State Park
Sampson State ParkGreat swimming, and a historic WWII museum and National Cemetery.
Definitely a local favorite for swimming and relaxing the day away. Lots of picnic tables and BBQ pits, and the views are spectacular.
21 locals recommend
Lodi Point State Marine Park
8403 Old Lake RdDefinitely a local favorite for swimming and relaxing the day away. Lots of picnic tables and BBQ pits, and the views are spectacular.