New American Restaurants near Canandaigua, NY

“We went to KIX on Main on the recommendation of a friend. We have just returned to the community and took a Friday evening chance. We were not disappointed, but rather amazed! We shared a wedge salad which was huge and just perfect for two. Not over-dressed with huge gobs of the usual commercial dressing , just the right with bits of tasty cheese and bacon. The only little touch missing was house-made croutons...these were commercial. We moved on to a pair of haddock sandwiches. 12 oz fillets nestled in what appeared to be a seeded brioche bun These are easy to ruin, but ours were as close to perfect as I have ever had. Lightly battered, perfectly cooked, and not the least bit greasy!!! They were served with a mound of fresh French fried potatoes, and a side of coleslaw. Now coleslaw is usually an insipid blob of over mayo'd cabbage. This, however was perfectly dressed slaw with just a hint of horseradish...a game changer!! With more beers on tap than I can count with my fingers and toes, and a very nice, not over-priced wine list, this is a great place for dinner, or a night at the bar with a friend! Do yourself a favor, and just go!! You won't be disappointed!!“

“We had a really great dinner at the Cove! We were unsure of this place because it is in a hotel, but it was an amazing place to eat a quick, but romantic dinner! The restaurant is new and decor is awesome, but the views are the best part. You look right onto the lake with mountains in the background. The food and drinks were very good and unique. The even had non alcoholic wines and mocktails. I would go back just for drinks at the bar. They had a vegan entree that was very good (not boring) but the stars were the calamari (best we've ever had!) and the fresh pasta. You should go here!“

“Overall our experience was great. The food is a little expensive but that’s somewhat standard here in the Finger Lakes. Everything we had was great, and the service at the table was really good. The only real negative was that we had a reservation for 5 and they put us at a 4 top with an extra chair. Normally I wouldn’t care enough about this to mention, but immediately before we were seated they put a party of 4 at a 6 top. Again mildly frustrating but not nearly enough for me not to recommend them, and I certainly plan to give it another shot next time I’m in the area.Parking: It was a bit difficult to find from the parking lot as you have to go through The Lake House, but there are some signs that get you close enough that you can find it.“

“Picked up our take out last night: wings, home made chips, salad. EVERYTHING was delicious. I haven't had wings that good in a long time. Mine were plain, theirs were flavored, but everything was absolutely delectable. Many kudos. I will order again from them.Parking: Parking was interesting. The place is near railroad tracks, and there's no clear indications of where it's okay to park. But no one complained when I left the car near the building.“

“Not usually one to review but I found it extremely helpful when I was searching for a hotel. Coming from the US, I expect a certain standard and this checked all the boxes. Safety; security was on point no loitering, etc and key card gave you access to only your floor. I got a standard room with a balcony and wonderful view. I picky about bathrooms. It was on point. Hot water, water pressure, decor. Price point way better value than the higher priced options. I'm not much of a breakfast person but there were more than enough options (I'm not vegetarian).“

“Nice pub just off Rt 20 and just outside of Canandaigua. This place looks fairly new. It has a large indoor area and hosts bands on certain days. The bar is huge, with about a dozen or so brews and ciders created on premises. Brews are priced fairly, about 6-7 dollars. I had a cherry stout, which was a bit too sweet for me. Pretty large menu at around $16.00 per meal: salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, etc. Did not eat there, so can't comment directly on the food. I would highly recommend checking it out - especially if you have a designated driver so you can sample more beer! Oh, and staff were very pleasant. Lots of outdoor seating in nice weather. Parking lot is a moonscape, however.“