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Off Grounds Trolley service (Mayville)
A complimentary trolley service provided by Food is Good Corporation operates daily during the Chautauqua season from June 22 through Aug. 26 and departs on the half-hour from the Chautauqua’s Main Gate Welcome Center parking lot beginning at 9:30 a.m. and running until 10:30 p.m.
Stops include –
La Fleur/Red Brick Farm
Chautauqua Suites/Olive’s Restaurant, Bellini
Lounge, Watermark, and House on the Hill restaurants
La Fleur
www.restaurantlafleur.net
Phone: 716.753.3512
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Discover western New York’s finest French cuisine, located
minutes away from the Chautauqua Institution. La Fleur is
the only restaurant in western New York to have received a
Four Diamond Award by the AAA.
The restaurant located at the Red Brick Marketplace provides a unique romantic atmosphere in a historic Victorian home. Attention to detail is readily apparent in the pristine gardens overlooked by the restaurant and in its French countryside decor.
The carefully crafted menu, extensive wine selection, impeccable service, and elegant, yet cozy, atmosphere brings the best of France to the shores of Chautauqua Lake.
We base our menu on the freshest local ingredients available, and our weekly chef’s tasting menu utilizes the best seasonal ingredients sourced through a variety of local farms and suppliers or grown in our own garden! Full bar service and comprehensive wine list.
Reservations requested.
Lunch
Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dinner
Daily 5–9 p.m.
The restaurant located at the Red Brick Marketplace provides a unique romantic atmosphere in a historic Victorian home. Attention to detail is readily apparent in the pristine gardens overlooked by the restaurant and in its French countryside decor.
The carefully crafted menu, extensive wine selection, impeccable service, and elegant, yet cozy, atmosphere brings the best of France to the shores of Chautauqua Lake.
We base our menu on the freshest local ingredients available, and our weekly chef’s tasting menu utilizes the best seasonal ingredients sourced through a variety of local farms and suppliers or grown in our own garden! Full bar service and comprehensive wine list.
Reservations requested.
Lunch
Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dinner
Daily 5–9 p.m.
Lakeside Thai
Located in the Red Brick Farm complex next to La Fleur.
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Lakeside Thai is Chautauqua County’s newest and only
Thai restaurant, serving authentic Thai specialties for lunch
and dinner. House specialty, a made-to-order dish—Pad
Thai noodles, with chicken, shrimp or combination of both.
Try our Thai bento—a tasty Thai-marinated oven-baked
chicken breast, or our Thai-spiced chicken wings. Eat in or
takeout
Daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Olive’s and Bellini Lounge
Located at Chautauqua Suites
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Olive’s is an upscale Italian
restaurant with an eclectic mix of entrées. Enjoy classic
northern Italian cuisine served in an intimate setting. Our
gourmet and traditional menu selections allow you to
experience the most authentic and delicious Italian food
around, with an inventive cuisine, attentive service, and
serene atmosphere. Bellini Lounge is a great place to meet
friends for cocktails and light appetizers. It also offers a
casual menu featuring unique sandwiches, salads, and
great pastas.
Daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Watermark
Phone: 716.753.2900
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Chautauqua Lake provides the perfect setting for lunch
and dinner at the Watermark Restaurant. Open since
2003, guests of all ages have enjoyed this popular dining
destination. Pull up the boat up to our dock and enjoy our
refreshing beverages and large selection of appetizers
including the famous Overboard, fresh seafood for many
to share. Our dinner menu offers something for everyone,
from great steaks and fresh seafood to grilled lobster
and crab legs. Don’t miss out on the homemade crab
cakes, one of our delicious dinner salads, or our famous
Watermark fish fry. Enjoy a bowl of our signature cream of
crab soup and one of our homemade desserts.
Daily 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Daily 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
House on the Hill
Located on the hill next to the Watermark
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House on the
Hill offers an American tradition-style breakfast and lunch
including pastries, waffles, light breakfast fare including
egg dishes, creative salads, soups and sandwiches.
Tuesday–Sunday
8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tuesday–Sunday
8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Visit Us / Dining
Download a printable version here
Last updated: June 2012
On The Grounds
Athenaeum Hotel
Phone: 1.800.821.1881 / 716.357.4444
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Serving guests in style since 1881, this crown jewel
of the Chautauqua Institution grounds serves:
Buffet and À La Carte Breakfast
7:30–9 a.m.
Grand Buffet Lunch
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Dinner
5–7:30 p.m.
Sunday Champagne Brunch
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Sunday Tea on the Veranda
3–4:30 p.m.
Traditional Sunday Supper
Special Events/Banquet Services
Catering Services
Full wine and beer list offered with lunch and dinner Reservations appreciated
Walk-ins accommodated based upon availability
Buffet and À La Carte Breakfast
7:30–9 a.m.
Grand Buffet Lunch
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Dinner
5–7:30 p.m.
Sunday Champagne Brunch
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Sunday Tea on the Veranda
3–4:30 p.m.
Traditional Sunday Supper
Special Events/Banquet Services
Catering Services
Full wine and beer list offered with lunch and dinner Reservations appreciated
Walk-ins accommodated based upon availability
Afterwords Café
Located on Bestor Plaza, above the bookstore.
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The Afterwords
Café offers fine private roast
coffee, pastries, bagels, fresh
fruit and European style tartines
made with hearty breads and
ingredients including fresh
eggs, smoked salmon and
local produce. Midday gives
way to an array of fresh salads,
traditional and gourmet style
sandwiches, paninis, quiche,
numerous soup choices and
desserts.
Daily 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Daily 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Brick Walk Cafe & Gazebo
Brick Walk Cafe Menu (PDF)
Proudly Brewing Starbucks Coffee
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Fast casual dining
that includes
daily light breakfast items, a
variety of panini sandwiches,
black angus burgers, Hebrew
National hot dogs, comfort
food, artisan pizza, fresh
salads, daily dinner entrées
and vegetarian and organic
offerings influenced by local
and nutritional ingredients.
Counter service or Grab & Go.
Sunday–Thursday
7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday–Thursday
7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Bellinger Hall
Located on Hedding
Phone: 716.357.6241
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Food-court-style dining offers a variety of foods at a very
reasonable price. Similar to college dining halls, Bellinger
Hall’s meals are all-inclusive and all-you-can-eat. Bellinger is a
good place to stop and eat after a workout.
Breakfast
Daily 7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Lunch
Daily 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Dinner
Daily 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Breakfast
Daily 7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Lunch
Daily 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Dinner
Daily 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
“Brown Bagger” at Alumni Hall
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Offers a selection of three “made fresh daily” sandwiches,
fruit and snacks on the porch of Alumni Hall. Served in a
traditional brown bag. Picnic style seating in front of
Alumni Hall.
Tuesday and Friday
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Friday
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Café At Fowler-Kellogg Art Center
Located within the Fowler-Kellogg art complex.
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Artistic contemporary. Salad, sandwiches and soup.
Outdoor porch dining.
Saturday–Thursday
8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday–Thursday
8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Chautauqua Farmers Market
Located next to the Main Gate Welcome Center
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This market features vendors displaying farm fresh fruits
and vegetables, baked goods, fresh gladiolas and more!
Monday–Saturday
7 a.m. –11 p.m.
Monday–Saturday
7 a.m. –11 p.m.
Fireman’s Chicken BBQ
Opening Sunday: Located in Bestor Plaza
All other weeks located in the fire hall
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“A Chautauqua Sunday Tradition”
½ roasted chicken, coleslaw and country-style roll
Sunday
11:30 a.m. until sold out(except for final Sunday)
Sunday
11:30 a.m. until sold out(except for final Sunday)
Food For Thought
Located in the St. Elmo
Phone: 716.357.2100
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Food for Thought provides delicious, fresh-baked breads and
pastries along with sandwiches and salads. Centrally located
on Bestor Plaza, this air conditioned restaurant is a great
place to grab ice cream, desserts, coffee, lattes, smoothies
or iced beverages on your way to the lake or to a program.
Food for Thought also has party trays available.
Daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Hurlbut Church
Located on corner of Pratt & Scott
Phone: 716.357.4045
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Hurlbut features a sociable church fellowship atmosphere and
can accommodate large groups. Lunches offer six selections:
soup and sandwich, fruit platter, turkey salad, veggie wrap,
soup and salad and the daily special. Thursday’s dinner is
turkey with a wide variety of homemade desserts.
Lunch
Mon.–Fri. 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Dinner
Thursday 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
Lunch
Mon.–Fri. 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Dinner
Thursday 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
Hurlbut Lemonade Stand
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Serves coffee, sweet rolls, hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage,
drinks and pastries from Mayville. Stop by and be delighted!
Sunday
9:30 a.m.–early afternoon
Sunday
9:30 a.m.–early afternoon
Intermezzo at the St. Elmo
Located in the St. Elmo
Phone: 716.357.2058
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The best in casual dining offering steaks, chops, seafood
and fantastic salads.
Sunday
Noon–2 p.m.
Dinner
Daily 4:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Sunday
Noon–2 p.m.
Dinner
Daily 4:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Tally Ho
Located on Morris
Phone: 716.357.3325
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Tally Ho offers breakfast and dinner daily, as well as brunch
on Sundays. Centrally located at the Tally Ho Hotel, the
restaurant is just a step away from Bestor Plaza. A great
place to sit down and enjoy a meal or take advantage of their
delicious breakfast and dinner buffet, or takeout buffet — pay
by the pound — before heading off to the Amphitheater.
Breakfast
Daily 8 a.m.–10 a.m.
Dinner
Daily 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Brunch
Sunday Noon–2 p.m.
Breakfast
Daily 8 a.m.–10 a.m.
Dinner
Daily 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Brunch
Sunday Noon–2 p.m.
Tasty Acre
*Bring Gate Pass
Located on Route 394
Through the market gate)
Phone: 716.357.2232
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Tasty Acre dishes up traditional home cooking in a cozy
setting. Breakfast fare includes omelets, pancakes, breakfast
sandwiches and fresh-baked goods. A variety of soups, salads
and sandwiches including fresh roasted turkey sandwiches
as well as other lunch favorites are available at reasonable
prices. Dinner specials include fish fry, veggie lasagna and
smothered chicken.
Daily 6 a.m.–7 p.m.
Daily 6 a.m.–7 p.m.
Off Grounds
Just outside
the Chautauqua gates
Andriaccio’s
Intersection of Routes 394 and 33
Phone: 716.753.5200
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Family owned and operated for 25 years. Nick and Sally
Andriaccio present a full selection of lunch and dinner
entrées including appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, pizza,
bombers, calzones, pastas, steak, prime rib and seafood.
Takeout, dine-in or delivery to the Chautauqua grounds.
The Double Eagle
at the Chautauqua Golf Club
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Operated by Andriaccio’s. Featuring breakfast items such
as bagels, muffins and fresh fruit to lunch menu items such
as grilled panini sandwiches, wraps and subs. The Double
Eagle features daily specials and a wide variety of snacks
and beverages.
Daily 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Daily 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Mayville area dining
Bonar’s
Located in the center of Mayville
near the fire hall
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Bonar’s offers a family style atmosphere with friendly service. Full,
hearty breakfast, salads, soups, sandwiches, comfort food,
daily specials and desserts.
Daily 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Daily 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Boxcar Barney’s
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This classic American ice cream stand is located
across from Mayville Park, just 2.5 miles from Chautauqua
Institution. It offers soft serve and hard ice cream,
frozen yogurt, sundaes and shakes.
Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Dick’s Harbor House
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1950s-style family diner atmosphere serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily. Traditional American comfort food,
salad bar, daily specials.
Daily 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Daily 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
The Docks
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The Docks is the premium steak and seafood restaurant
of our area. Whether you’re embracing an old friend or
entertaining family over a savory meal, we’re the place to
go for an elegant, cozy setting. We have a full menu to
sear even the most selective appetites and a bar that offers
spirits and cheer. Matching the design of The Lakeview,
you and your guests also have the option to enjoy your
time together outdoors on our newly-remodeled wraparound
deck.
The Docks is also home to an ornate banquet room, meeting the needs of any party or special dinner event. This room seats up to 80 people and offers an array of meal choices.
Thursday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
The Docks is also home to an ornate banquet room, meeting the needs of any party or special dinner event. This room seats up to 80 people and offers an array of meal choices.
Thursday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
The Lakeview Hotel & Restaurant
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The Lakeview Hotel & Restaurant offers a robust selection
of delicious appetizers, meals, and desserts served in
our dining area. Since our town hosts the extremes of all
four seasons and a view of our beautiful lake, you and
your family can opt to enjoy your family meal time on our
patio and upper deck during the summer. Our bar serves
domestic and imported beer, a large variety of wines,
mixed drinks and specialty cocktails.
Daily 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Daily 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Lighthouse Point Grocery—
butcher shop and deli
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Just 1 mile from Chautauqua traveling toward Mayville. The
Lighthouse offers fresh-made subs, deli-style salads, soups
and daily specials. A full line of grocery items, full-service
butcher with fresh-cut meats, seafood, roasted chicken,
turkey and beef are also available.
Daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Olde Corner Deli
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An old-fashioned rural corner store and deli offering cold
and deli hot sandwiches and subs, snacks, desserts and
beverages. Turn right at the light in the center of Mayville,
continue 2 miles to Centralia-Hartfield Road, turn left and
proceed just past the Dart Airport.
Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Patio Cafe
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Located at 21 South Erie Street in downtown Mayville.
Family casual atmosphere with American traditional fare
with brunch and lunch features daily. Specializing in artisan
pizza. Great for those with children. Takeout available.
Monday–Saturday
10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Monday–Saturday
10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
The Pauper
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Located at 43 South Erie Street in Mayville. The
Pauper offers a full selection of lunch and dinner entrees
complemented by locally brewed beers and a full
wine list.
Tuesday–Thursday
11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Tuesday–Thursday
11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Redline Drive-In
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Located less than a mile from Chautauqua Institution
traveling toward Mayville. The 1950s-style drive-in diner
offers classic burgers, fries, hot dogs, sandwiches and
shakes. Counter and picnic style seating available.
Daily 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Daily 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
The Sweet Spot
Phone: 716-224-1021
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Cafe, bakery, and gift shop located at 4 North Erie St. in
Mayville, across from the Chautauqua County courthouse.
Specializing in delicious sandwiches and homemade soups
using fresh ingredients. Decadent desserts including
gourmet cheesecakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Stop in for
dessert or place an order for your special events.
Monday-Friday
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Monday-Friday
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Webb’s Captain’s Table
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Webb’s dining rooms offer a comfortable atmosphere
appointed with rich wood paneling and solid oak booths.
Both the main dining room and the Lookout room offer
beautiful views of Chautauqua Lake. The main dining room
boasts a cozy wood-burning fireplace—the only one in the
area. Our menu features fresh seafood, steak, chicken, veal
and vegetarian selections. Our weekly menu insert features
our chef’s selection of appetizer, salad and entrée, as well
as a wine selection accompanied with daily specials.
The Deck at Webb’s is a second-story-open-air, 60-seat
deck with a gorgeous view of Chautauqua Lake. Join us for
lunch or dinner and relax with a cool drink from the Deck’s
full service bar. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Sunday–Thursday
11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday–Thursday
11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
