Geneseo is set in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York state, an area south of Rochester known for its vineyards and wines as well as year-round recreation possibilities centered around the lakes. The city is also the home of the State University of New York at Geneseo, but just because it's a college town doesn't mean you can't find lots of good food nearby.
Located directly in Geneseo on Main Street, the Big Tree Inn (also a hotel and event center) excels at what it calls "polished casual." Selecting from a menu combining locally grown produce and choice meats along with wines and brews from the area, you can enjoy an elegant dining experience right in the center of town.
Big Tree Inn
46 Main Street
Geneseo, NY 14454
585-243-5220
bigtreeinn.com
Also a hotel, The Inn on the Lake is open year-round, offering a dining room overlooking blue Canandaigua Lake in what the establishment calls an "elegantly casual" style. The menu features an award-winning wine list in addition to classic steaks, seafood, veal, pork and pasta specialties. The restaurant is about 34 miles from Geneseo.
The Inn on the Lake
770 S. Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
585-394-7800
theinnonthelake.com
The Brown Hound Bistro, located at the opposite end of Canandaigua Lake from The Inn on the Lake, is set in a 100-year-old home in Naples, New York. About 35 miles from Geneseo, the award-winning restaurant features Finger Lakes wines and uses local produce in as much of their menu as possible. The menu, devised by the Hound Bistro's culinary team, offers a variety of steak, chicken, fish and vegetarian choices.
Brown Hound Bistro
6459 Route 64
Naples, NY 14512
585-374-9771
brownhoundbistro.com
