Veraisons Restaurant

It was a weekday and lunchtime. After several winery tastings, we were a bit road weary and ready for a good lunch. This was the first place we saw, and it looked so inviting with a gorgeous view of Senaca Lake.
This restaurant was on the lower level with units that have lodging, a great idea!
We were seated promptly at a table with a lake view at our request. They also offer outside open air seating on the deck overlooking the same view.
Then the wait began, too long for a simple drink order, it was close to 10 minutes. Our server arrived with another young lady in training.
We ordered Veraison's burger, well done-it comes with pepper jack cheese. The only substitute was white American, so that was it. The serving came with in-house potato chips, which was a nice touch. This was enjoyed and filling.
I ordered the French Onion Soup, they offer a cup or a bowl. Being hungry, I chose the bowl. Generally speaking, this is my favorite soup.
The soup arrived in a large bowl, no cheese on top (audible sigh), only a beef broth with cooked onions and a slice of cheese crusted bread on the side and fried frizzled onions. I might add it was a scant serving of soup.
The soup was lukewarm, not hot, I can see that there is way too much surface area, causing a drop in temperature from kitchen to table. Any delay would not help. It was extremely salty, so much so it blocked the flavor of the beef broth. Right there I should have sent it back, but being very hungry, I ate it and thought about what just happened. The server came by, and I told her about the saltiness. She said some of the customers had the same comment. I coulda, woulda, shoulda ordered something else, but really dislike the idea of eating a meal when the rest of the others are done.
Service was slow. on their behalf, they did have a large group on the deck.
A military discount is offered, but let them know before ringjng up the check, they can do nothing after.

If this was solely based on our service I would give a 5/5, our waiter was fantastic!

I only wish the food matched the service.

We did the prefixed Valentine's Day menu. Which included a lobster tail and filet. We started with the mushroom soup which was cold and under seasoned, desperately needed salt.

We ordered bread for the table as well. The fact they they don't give you bread on their own is crazy to me.

The lobster was over cooked on my plate and the filet had a weird fishy tasty that even the lobster didn't have.

The dessert was good but not what we were expecting.

Overall, not somewhere we would go again.

It was really good. We were actually there for an event that was a buffet style. Even though we served ourselves , the staff was pretty quick and congenial to move everything along. I would love to return for an actual dinner to really experience the food and atmosphere of the restaurant.

Walk in Friday at 1:00 for lunch. Told they are closed for a wedding! Nothing noted on the website today.

Sublime view, but subpar food.

Definitely nab a patio spot or a window table! We ordered a bread starter, short ribs main, and salmon dish. The food was just average...I found my Salmon dish flavours were not harmonized and the couscous bland.

Nice menu, gluten free is available. I had a delicious pork chop on the bone-Perfect. However that was where the compliments end. My hubby didn't enjoy his overcooked filet mignon medallions he asked for Med rare & It was well done. My lukewarm Expresso martini was blah - disappointed. His unchilled, lukewarm martini at least tasted ok . We had to ask 3 times for club soda. Older Waitress needs more training -not on the ball at all.
They are no longer open for breakfast since Covid. We expected much more from this dining experience since it's a nice & $$$ restaurant

Fantastic staff. Desiree is the most welcoming hostess. Cam is a wonderfully personable and excellent server.

Fantastic view of Lake Seneca. We were fortunate to get one of the outdoor tables nearest to the lake view.

Best thing I ate was the strawberry shortcake dessert. They must have a wonderful pastry chef. Yummy sweet whipped cream. Tart lemon curd. A biscuit that tasted outrageous soaked in a sweet syrup. Sweet fresh strawberries covered in syrup. I will remember this great dessert.

My salmon entree was very good. I enjoyed the succotash and green beans. The basmati rice was ordinary; didn't taste any coconut milk, and thought it didn't look like basmati rice; I hear there are shortages of lots of items due to COVID, so maybe they couldn't find basmati rice. The salmon was well prepared but my particular portion was fattier than I like; when I buy raw salmon, I avoid the portions that appear that way.

The tab for our meal was lower than I expected.

Overall, a wonderful experience. We always visit Veraisons at least once when in the Finger Lakes.

Maybe more of a 3.5 for the food, but the staff was amazing, the pours were hefty, and the views were incredible. My chicken was a tad dry, but the cheese flight was very good, and well thought-out.

Rieslings are great and not too sweet, but for something different I would suggest the ice wine. Also, I really enjoyed their Cab Franc, moreso than the whites even.

Beautiful views outside on the terrace at this restaurant!

We stopped in for lunch while tasting wine and we enjoyed the company, the views, and the food! You never know if a place with great views will also have good food, but everything was tasty. Jim G had the burger (cooked to a perfect medium rare) and I enjoyed the soup of the day (roasted red pepper) and the warm prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella.

Service was ok. Our server Mimi seemed quite busy and the place may have been a bit understaffed. Seems to be the theme coming out of Covid. Our busser/food runner, whose name I did not get, was quite helpful and friendly.

Can't give a review as the Restaurant never would answer the phone for us to make a reservation. After attempts we gave up and had a lovely dinner at the Blue Point Grill in Watkins Glen. six of us and we had a beautiful waterfront view of Seneca Lake and an outstanding dinner. So sorry Veraisons snooze you lose