Owego, New York, is located along the Susquehanna River in Tioga County, approximately 21 miles west of Binghamton and 100 miles southeast of Rochester. For tourists, the Owego area features attractions such as the Tioga Scenic Railroad, Owego Hickories Park and the Tioga Downs Casino. Visitors to Owego have numerous dining options from which to choose, including both casual cafes and upscale restaurants.
The Cellar Restaurant has served Owego from its location on Front Street since 2003. A signature entree is the Cellar cut filet mignon, an 8-oz., char-grilled portion, hand-cut by the chef and served with a bourbon barbecue sauce. Another featured dish is the lobster thermidor, an 8-oz. tail removed from its shell, presented in a cream sauce with melted Swiss cheese. The Cellar Restaurant serves brunch on Sunday and dinner nightly. Reservations are accepted. Business casual attire is the norm. The restaurant frequently hosts prix fixe wine and beer dinners, where each course is accompanied with a drink intended to complement the dish. Live music, murder mystery dinner theater and strolling psychics are also featured from time to time.
The Cellar Restaurant
196 Front St.
Owego, NY 13827
607-687-2016
thecellarrestaurant.net
The River's Edge is located inside the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center on N.Y. 17C. Signature entrees include chicken in amaretto cream sauce, rack of lamb in honey-mustard glaze and roast duckling with mango glaze. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat buffet with breakfast classics such as eggs Benedict, prime rib, an omelet station and a variety of salads and entrees. The restaurant has a full bar. The River's Edge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are accepted, but typically not required. Ask to sit next to the windows for views of the hotel's grounds and the Susquehanna River. Business casual attire is the norm. A children's menu is available for young diners.
The River's Edge
Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center
1100 N.Y. 17C
Owego, NY 13827
607-687-4500
owegotreadway.com
Tioga Trails Cafe is at the corner of Lake and Main streets in the heart of Owego. A signature dinner is the Trails Salisbury steak made with black Angus ground beef. Another is the Chicken Trails, breast meat topped with bacon and melted Swiss cheese. Other entrees include pork chops, broiled tilapia and tuna steak with wasabi aioli. The bar features more than 45 wines and four draft and 29 bottled beers, including microbrews and imports. Tioga Trails Cafe serves lunch and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays and closes every Monday. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is acceptable. Live music and dancing are featured regularly. A children's menu is available for young diners.
Tioga Trails Cafe
50 Lake St.
Owego, NY 13827
607-687-7195
tiogatrailscafe.com
