Seneca Lodge

Evidently, people are supposed to guess what hours/​days they are open. Their website said they were open regular hours, and the place was a ghost town. Perhaps some updating is in order?

I have been told many times how good the Seneca Lodge is for steaks and I admit, they do deliver. Came here after a long day at Watkin’s Glen International for dinner and drinks. When you first walk in, (through the bar entrance) you are greeted with one of the most historic bars in the Northeast. Race memorabilia, stickers from all over and other random stuff litter the wall which adds huge amounts of character. Our one hour wait was no big deal given the lively environment and good beer. Prices are reasonable and food is delicious. Had the mushroom caps as an appetizer and the NY strip steak for my entrée. Meal came with a free salad bar. Overall, I would recommend the Seneca Lodge to complete the finger lake/Watkin’s Glen International experince — you won’t be disappointed.

Happy Mothers Day! Today for lunch we went here and as it looked like people were in the restaurant and eating, the place wasnt open yet. We tried to make reservations, but their website was so complicated, we couldnt find a phone number. I ordered the Chicken Tender Platter. The food was terrific, and since it was mothers day, we all got free salad bar. The decorations are beautiful, and there is nice scenery. Then I looked at the window we were next to, and there was a humongous wasp on it. I said, «WASP!!!», and the 8-​year-​old in our group hugged his mom in fear. Either way, the food was good and at a decent price, and the service was terrific.

If you are a race fan, the tavern is a «must see» for a rhapsodic visit back in time.
Otherwise, the accommodations are fairly spartan (TV only, no fridge, coffee maker etc) if not pedestrian. Checkin time is 2pm (!) and don’t think you’ll get squeezed in a minute before !
The restaurant serves breakfast & dinner but NOT lunch … Huh? and their hours seem to accommodate the Seneca Lodge more than their customers.
All in all, it’s an okay place, stuck in time in a weird upstate New York kinda way.
Bring your own charm

Stay in a cabin across from a state park that has a full restaurant and tavern on premises… And they brew their own beer? YES, PLEASE.
My boyfriend, our cat, and I rented a cabin for the week of July 4^th to spend some time outside the city (we live in Philly) and get closer to the outdoors. The cabin was one of the smaller ones, not the larger A-​frames. Ours was very tidy inside and seemed to have been updated recently. It was very small — just enough space for the queen bed and a dresser, but we are no-​frills kind of people so we didn’t mind. Our cat enjoyed the two windows on either side of the cabin so she could watch chipmunks and the neighbors :-)
The restaurant serves some delicious breakfast and dinner (no lunch service). We had breakfast there every day of our stay. Great prices, hearty meals like your momma made (read: lots of butter). Service was always attentive and friendly.
The tavern? Awesome. An eclectic hole-​in-​the-​wall full of regulars and locals enjoying some pretty decent craft brews. We stopped in 3 different evenings for a nightcap after everything else in town had closed to get a beer and wander around looking at all the stuff on the walls.
If we ever make our way back to this part of NY, I’d definitely stay here again.

I don’t know where other reviewers normally eat out but based on our experience — one star is overly generous. Both the meals that my wife and I had were awful. Mine was the worst meal that I had ever had in my life — at home or out, literally uneatable both because it was lousy and so loaded with salt! We’d never go back except to drink beer because their drinks were bad too.

The real benefit to this motel is that you can walk to the State Park across the street to start the Gorge Trail, enjoy the free Olympic sized pool and playground (otherwise, pay $ 8 parking in State Park, but definitely close enough to walk from lodge).
Simple accommodations, nothing special. Each room has an ample front porch for relaxing, which we used every day. Free Wi-​Fi was available.
We had two great breakfasts in the dining room.

A racing fan’s mecca. The bar is a living museum to early days of the Grand Prix. The family owned restaurant serves great comfort food and I recommend the lamb kabobs Their microbrews (brewed in the basement) are extremely well done. The staff are friendly and the bartenders will be more than happy to give you a tour of all the memorabilia. Make sure you ask to see «the finger».
Stay in the A frames or Log cabin for the entire experience.
Rustic but a lot of fun.

This is the 2^nd best racing bar in the in Country next to Siebkens in Elkhart Lake WI. The food is excellent! Get the Prime rib large or small (warning large is LARGE). If you can go for Vintage racecar weekend this is good place to watch the reenactment race with drink before settling in for a good dinner. Also check out all the cool old vintage cars that will be parked at the hotel! Also a nice place to stay for the weekend.

The historical racing fans will find a treasure trove of artifacts on the wall behind the bar. Me? I ordered the NY Strip steak and tried not to take forever eating it.
We had a large group of close to 20 people and the staff did a great job rearranging the tables for us on short notice. The service was quick and attentive given the natural chaos of a group this size mixed with some (ok, a lot of) alcohol.
Before you leave, ask the bartender to show you the «finger» and the story behind it. Not for the squeamish!

Go here, get the london broil, relax, look at the beautiful surroundings, and enjoy yourself :) Good food, beautiful location, casual :)

I was on vacation in the Finger Lakes region with my boyfriend and his parents and were told to check out Seneca Lodge. It’s located right next to the Watkins Glen State Park. Upon entering, the first thing you notice is the high wooden beams and beams as part of the walls. There was a nice deck wrapped around the restaurant as well. But honestly, from the looks of it, I didn’t think much of it. I thought it was just going to be like another Cracker Barrell.
We were seated promptly and our waitress told us that she was the 3^rd generation in her family to has worked at the Lodge. All entrees came with salad bar (nothing special about the salad bar). I ordered the special that night: Scallop and Shrimp Scampi. The scallops were pretty large sea scallops and my pasta was delicious. I was delighfully surprised. But I guess that’s why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. They served wine and cheese from the local vineyards and creameries.
In addition to the restaurant, they also had a pretty busy bar in the back. Granted, Celtics vs Lakers was on… but the bar was pretty crowded. But then again, in that area, there’s really not much to do except eat and drink:)