Water Side Wine Bar

What a gem — I’ve driven by there 100x but a friend recommended the view, ambiance, and menu… She was right! Awesome spot — great live music (we thought James Taylor made a surprise visit!) we will definitely be back soon.

Now that the Waterside Wine Bar is offering a full-​scale dinner menu in addition to its previous small plate/​appetizer and wood-​fired pizza offerings, I wanted to weigh in again. My husband and I visited recently for dinner (you’ll have to ask for the dinner menu at the bar — I do wish its availability was more visibly «advertised» as we only knew to ask about it because we’d heard good reviews from friends) and were blown away by the quality and presentation of what we received. I had a gorgeous salad of fresh greens topped with perfectly-​seared tuna, sweet peppers, a delicious ginger dressing and a sprinkling of sesame seeds, and the portion was so ample that there was no chance of finishing it. My husband enjoyed a steak burger on a fresh bun, cooked to order, topped with a grilled banana pepper stuffed with a four-​cheese blend, and served with perfectly crisp, steaming-​hot french fries. After a few bites, we agreed that we’d received a fine dining-​quality meal at Applebee’s-level prices. We each ordered a second glass of wine and capped off the evening with a romantic stroll around the Wine Bar’s newly-​expanded outdoor lounge area alongside the waterfall.

«There’s no place like home» and when I come home for a visit, the Wine Bar is on the top of my list of places to frequent! Al and his staff make you feel like family… wonderful beers and wines to choose from… great music and lite eating fare also. Check out the comfortable «front» room for parties, receptions and the like.

Always a great time at Waterside. Al, the proprietor has created a friendly atmosphere, and he really enjoys keeping his clientele happy. The balcony the overlooks the falls is a pleasant place to sit and hang out with friends.

How am I the first review for this one?!
I think there’s a reason that the Phelps Chamber of Commerce has all of its’ board meetings at the Waterside Wine Bar in Phelps. And no, it’s not because we’re all a bunch of lushes.
The atmosphere is so relaxing and casual, but also elegant at the same time. Love the view of the waterfall from the balcony, and the fireplace room is perfect for intimate meetings and conversation.
They offer a great selection of local Finger Lakes wines and microbrewery beers, and other stuff but who can get past Fat Frog Red?
The prices are reasonable and the bartender/​owner (Al) is a great guy.