Water Front Food

We have many restaurants on the canal, lake, river, bay, and falls. Let's expand this section so people know where to head for a nice water front view!

See also: Alfresco Dining

Brockport

• Galley Restaurant

City of Rochester

Charlotte

• California Rollin' has a location inside the building formerly used to dock the Fast Ferry. Several tables have views of the lake.
  

• Pelican's Nest Restaurant is a casual restaurant/bar on the Genesee River and they often feature live music.

Corn Hill

• 809 Sports Bar and Lounge

Downtown

• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que on Court St has a few indoor tables and outdoor picnic tables with a view of the river
  

• Genesee Brew House - In view of High Falls
  

• La Luna - at High Falls
  

• Pane Vino - St. Paul Quarter
  

• The River Club - Part of Rochester Plaza Hotel

Fairport

• Sweet Melissa's Bake Shoppe is located just steps from the Erie Canal and trail.
  

• Towpath Cafe, part of the Box Factory Building, overlooks the Erie Canal.
  

• The Porterhouse, overlooks the Erie Canal.

Hilton

• Tackles on the Bay is a very casual bar/restaurant at a marina right on Braddock Bay which leads to Lake Ontario. The food is very good, from burgers and wings to Chicken French and other dinners. There is a boat launch, and docks for transient boater's to pull up and eat.

Irondequoit

• Marge's Lakeside Inn is a Jimmy Buffet-style townie bar set directly on the beach. If you've been a fan of Bullwinkle's, you'll appreciate the kitsch and local appeal of this friendly bar. The backyard of the bar opens up right to the water, so you can take your drink outdoors and enjoy a sunset on the sand. No food served, but offers free popcorn. Across from several burger joints and you can bring your takeout onto the beach bar.
  

• Schooner's is located within the Shumway Marina and overlooks the Genesee River.
  

• Silk O'Loughlin's is a restaurant and bar on the Genesee River. Typical bar fare, but some specials. A popular summer destination with nice views of the bay. You can bring your boat directly to the bar and dock it before eating.

Penfield

• South Bay Bar & Grill over looks Irondequoit Bay.

Pittsford

• Aladdin's Natural Eatery has a lovely location overlooking the Erie Canal. Lots of outdoor seating.
  

• Richardson's Canal House is a fine dining establishment located in Bushnell's Basin in Pittsford. They offer romantic, park-like outdoor seating along the canal.

Spencerport

• Galley Restaurant

Webster

• Castaways On the Lake in Webster is a seafood restaurant with outside seating right on the water. Dock for boats on the bay side.
  

• Hedges 9 Mile Point Restaurant in Webster is a steak and seafood restaurant.

Finger Lakes

• The Beachcomber is a restaurant located on Conesus Lake. They have an upscale type restaurant indoors and a grill and bar outside. They have a dock so you can boat over for dinner/drinks, and feature live music.
  

• Belhurst Castle, located on Seneca Lake, offers waterview dining opportunities as well as wine tasting.
  

• Halsey's of Geneva is also within sight of Seneca Lake in the city of Geneva, and features one of the largest selections of regional wines in the area.
  

• Upstairs Bistro at the New York Wine and Culinary Center has a view of Canandaigua Lake from its balcony
  

• The Stonecat Cafe - Hector, NY southeast shore of Seneca Lake