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Dining

For a current listing of local businesses and restaurants in Chautauqua County, visit tourchautauqua.com.

Afterwords Wine Bar (AWB)

On Bestor Plaza, above the Chautauqua Bookstore | 716.357.5772

AWB offers an exceptional wine-tasting and food-pairing experience.

Afterwords Wine Bar is closed until the 2024 season.

Heirloom Restaurant and Lobby Lounge at the Athenaeum Hotel

3 South Lake Drive, Athenaeum Hotel | 716.357.5005 | Website 

Bourbon and whisky bar, hand-crafted cocktails, large wine selection. Enjoy a delicious meal or bar bites prepared by the Heirloom Restaurant, under the leadership of Executive Chef Travis Bensink.

Heirloom Restaurant and the Lobby Lounge are closed until the 2024 season.

The Double Eagle Patio on the Green

Chautauqua Golf Club, 4731 W. Lake Rd. | 716-357-6476 | Facebook

Features light fare, snacks and a full-service bar. Outdoor covered patio. Food is prepared under the leadership of Executive Chef Travis Bensink.

Daily, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weather permitting.

The Double Eagle Patio on the Green is closed until the 2024 season.

3 Taps & The A Truck

Located at the Pier Building | 716.357.1050

3 Taps is a casual outdoor and lakeside dining concept operated by the Chautauqua Hotel Company under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Travis Bensink. Outdoor seating at 3 Taps includes fire pits and Adirondack chairs as well as patio seating, all with tableside service for beverages including a full adult beverage menu. (Adult beverages are permitted only within the confines of the 3 Taps venue.) 

3 Taps is closed until the 2024 season.

The A Truck features a Mexican-inspired menu along with child-friendly favorites and soft drinks. It is an Institution-operated food truck under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Travis Bensink. Walk-up service is available. In addition to seating at 3 Taps, patrons may enjoy picnic table seating in Miller Park or bring their own chair to the adjacent Children’s Beach.

The A Truck is closed until the 2024 season.

Brick Walk Cafe & Starbucks Coffee Gazebo

10 Roberts Ave, on Bestor Plaza | Facebook

Fast casual dining with outdoor seating with counter service and grab-and-go options. Ice cream stand. Starbucks Coffee Gazebo.

The Brick Walk Cafe is closed until the 2024 season.

Gallery Café

At Fowler-Kellogg Art Center

Café with outdoor seating offering baked goods, salads, sandwiches and more.

Closed until the 2024 season.

2 Ames

2 Ames Ave | 716-237-7066 | Website | Facebook

Coffee shop and restaurant specializing in local fare and eclectic drinks.

LUMI Cafe

1 Pratt Ave, St. Elmo Concourse | 716-969-7871 | Website 

LUMI Café is a cozy, contemporary eatery that specializes in unique sandwiches and baked goods.

Closed until the 2024 season.

Intermezzo Restaurant & Social Club

1 Pratt Ave, St. Elmo Concourse | 716-237-7029 | Facebook

Intermezzo is a restaurant and social club serving delicious appetizers, salads, pizza and other main dishes.

Closed until the 2024 season.

Plaza Market

1 Ames Ave, Colonnade 

A convenient European-style market with upscale grab-and-go food offerings alongside basic grocery and household essentials. Distribution location for Community Compost Program bags.

Closed until the 2024 season.

Farmer’s Market on Massey

On Massey Ave, near the Massey Ave Transportation Station.

7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday–Saturday during the nine-week summer assembly season. Featuring fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers and baked goods.

Closed until the 2024 season.

Bestor Fresh Market

Vendors are set up on the Pratt Ave side of Bestor Plaza

Closed until the 2024 season.

Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church – Public Meals

21 Scott Ave; in lower level of Hurlbut Church | 716-357-4045 | Website | Facebook 

Public meals that are available during the summer assembly season include: lunch (weekdays), and turkey dinner (Thursdays). The proceeds from the summer meal ministry support the missions and ministries of Hurlbut Community United Methodist Church.

Food service is closed until the 2024 season.

Fire Department Chicken BBQ

In front of Fire Hall on Massey Ave | Facebook

Sundays 11 a.m. until gone, during the nine-week summer assembly season. BBQ chicken meal on a first come basis.

Closed until the 2024 season.

The Tally Ho Restaurant

16 Morris Ave | 954-901-8241 | Website | Facebook

Full-service restaurant and buffet offering breakfast, dinner and Sunday brunch.

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