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.
Closed until the 2027 season
The Coffee Gazebo
Corner of Miller and Roberts Avenues (outside the Brick Walk Cafe)
Featuring specialty coffee drinks, breakfast sandwiches and pastries.
June 26–Labor Day:
Daily: 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Heirloom Restaurant and Lobby Lounge at the Athenaeum Hotel
3 South Lake Drive, Athenaeum Hotel | 716.357.5005 | Website
Offering hand-crafted cocktails and a large wine selection. Enjoy a delicious meal or bar bites prepared by the Heirloom Restaurant, under the leadership of Executive Chef Carrie Gifford. Reservations are encouraged for Heirloom Restaurant. Call 716-357-4444 or reserve via OpenTable.
Heirloom Restaurant
Closed until the 2027 season
Lobby Lounge
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday–Thursday: Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
View Menu | View Cocktail Menu
The Double Eagle Patio on the Green
Chautauqua Golf Club, 4731 W. Lake Rd. | 716-357-6476
Features light fare, snacks and a full-service bar. Outdoor covered patio.
Hours:
Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
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. 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.)
The A Truck features a Mexican-inspired menu, child-friendly favorites, and soft drinks. It is an Institution-operated food truck. 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.
June 24–Sept. 6
Monday–Saturday: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Brick Walk Cafe
10 Roberts Ave, on Bestor Plaza
Fast casual dining includes outdoor seating, counter service, grab-and-go options, an ice cream stand, and coffee.
Closed until the 2027 season
2 Ames
2 Ames Ave | 716-237-7066 | Facebook
American restaurant specializing in local fare and eclectic drinks.
Gather at the St. Elmo
1 Pratt Ave, St. Elmo Concourse | 716-338-8893 | Facebook
Gather is a seasonal restaurant located in the St. Elmo Condominium.
LUMI Cafe
1 Pratt Ave, St. Elmo Concourse | 716-969-7871 | Website
LUMI Café is a cozy, contemporary eatery specializing in unique sandwiches and baked goods.
Food Tents and Trucks
Closed until the 2027 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 2027 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 season. Featuring fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers and baked goods.
Bestor Fresh Market
Vendors are set up on the Pratt Ave side of Bestor Plaza on Tuesdays
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.
Fire Department Chicken BBQ
In front of Fire Hall on Massey Ave | Facebook
Sundays 11 a.m. until gone, during the nine-week summer season. BBQ chicken meal on a first come basis.
The Tally Ho Restaurant
16 Morris Ave | 954-901-8241 | Website | Facebook
Full-service restaurant and buffet offering breakfast, dinner and Sunday brunch.