Grilled steak with potatoes, carrots, and zucchini on a black plate, garnished with herbs.

A beautiful meal has a way of shaping an evening, turning a simple night out into part of the getaway itself. We’re lucky to have so many wonderful spots just minutes from the B&B, each with its own charm, its own flavors, and its own sense of place. These are the restaurants we love sharing with our guests — places where the lights feel warm, the service feels genuine, and the food invites you to slow down and savor the moment.

Where We Love to Eat

Bowl of mussels in broth with tomatoes and herbs, served with two slices of toasted bread.

Ports Café

Just a few minutes from the B&B, Ports Café offers the kind of dinner that feels like a quiet discovery. The windows glow against the lake as you walk in, and the air carries that unmistakable mix of searing steaks, fresh fish, and something sweet finishing in the kitchen. Plates arrive with an easy confidence, paired with Finger Lakes wines and local craft beers that make the whole evening feel rooted in this place. It’s relaxed, beautifully prepared, and exactly the sort of meal that lingers with you long after you’ve left the table. You can explore their menu and hours below.

Main Deck

Just a short walk from the B&B, Main Deck is where evenings on Keuka Lake seem to slow down in the best way. The light off the water shifts as you settle in, and the whole place hums with that easy mix of locals, travelers, and the scent of something fresh coming out of the kitchen. Plates arrive with the kind of confidence that only comes from cooking with ingredients pulled straight from nearby farms, and the view—whether you’re inside, out on the deck, or down by the patio—does half the work of making the meal unforgettable. It’s relaxed, thoughtful, and the sunsets alone are worth the stroll. You can explore their menus and hours below.

Three savory appetizers on a black platter, topped with herbs, diced vegetables, and red sauce
Plated gourmet dish with seared meat, sauce ring, and herb garnish on a white plate in a restaurant setting

Dean Lane

Set among rolling fields and quiet country roads, Dean Lane feels like stepping into a place where time slows just enough for you to taste it. The evening begins with the soft clatter of the kitchen and the scent of whatever the farm has given that day—vegetables still carrying the warmth of the sun, herbs clipped just hours before, and dishes shaped by the seasons rather than a fixed menu. The room glows with candlelight and conversation, and each course arrives with a kind of quiet confidence, paired with wines and ciders that feel rooted in the landscape around you. It’s intimate, thoughtful, and beautifully unhurried. You can explore their offerings below.