Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Located in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, the town of Seneca Falls is a popular destination for fishing, wine, and camping enthusiasts. Nearby attractions include Seneca Lake, the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, and some of New York's oldest wineries and vineyards. Despite its small size, Seneca Falls offers both visitors and locals several dining options.
The Deerhead Inn's colorful history stretches back to 1925 and includes stints as a gas station, a Prohibition era speakeasy, and a hangout for local college students and professors. Today, the restaurant serves hearty dishes to guests of all stripes. Lunch selections include an array of hot and cold sandwiches and wraps, while the dinner menu adds pasta, prime rib, and seafood to the mix. Guests can enjoy cocktail specials and live sports broadcasts at the adjacent Jimmy's Lakeside Bar.
2554 Lower Lake Road
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
315-568-2950
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Diners wondering what to expect from the Downtown Deli's selection of sandwiches and subs should look no further than the restaurant's tag line, "Where a half is like a whole." The prices are equally generous, with half sandwiches ranging from $3.69 to $4.29 apiece, as of 2010. Ambitious eaters can snag a whole for as low as $5.99. The Deli's signature sandwiches include the traditional corned beef and pastrami Reubens, as well as combination of the two known as the "Will's Home At Last." Catering services are also available.
Downtown Deli
53 Fall St.
Seneca Falls, NY 13021
315-568-9943
sfdowntowndeli.com
Billing itself as an affordable family restaurant, Penny's is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week. On Friday nights, the restaurant stays open until 8 p.m. to offer its traditional fish fry, which features generous portions of seafood (served as an entree or sandwich), accompanied by fries and a salad bar.
Penny's Place
2109 U.S. 20
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
315-568-8746