Guidebook for Hector

Paula
Guidebook for Hector

Food Scene

From April to November: This is the BEST in the area and only a mile from our home, you can walk to it. Our beloved Chef Scott Signori passed away this winter, a tremendous loss. His team is reopening with a different model and we know it will be great. An eclectic interior with a great atmosphere; sitting on the deck is always a treat. Stay tuned on their website
149 locals recommend
Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414
149 locals recommend
From April to November: This is the BEST in the area and only a mile from our home, you can walk to it. Our beloved Chef Scott Signori passed away this winter, a tremendous loss. His team is reopening with a different model and we know it will be great. An eclectic interior with a great atmosphere; sitting on the deck is always a treat. Stay tuned on their website
This is an Austrian type Heuriger, they have great meats and their vegetables are always fresh and delicious. Vegetarians are always well taken care of too! Many "spreads" to go with their delicious breads. Beautiful indoor seating and outdoor seating. Great wine list and some lovely cocktails.
75 locals recommend
Dano's Heuriger On Seneca
9564 NY-414
75 locals recommend
This is an Austrian type Heuriger, they have great meats and their vegetables are always fresh and delicious. Vegetarians are always well taken care of too! Many "spreads" to go with their delicious breads. Beautiful indoor seating and outdoor seating. Great wine list and some lovely cocktails.
Special event? Foodie? This place is 12-13 miles away and provides an exquisite dining experience. Great attention to detail and Reservations almost always needed. Changed hands in 2022 and new owner is keeping us loyal!
113 locals recommend
Hazelnut Kitchen
53 E Main St
113 locals recommend
Special event? Foodie? This place is 12-13 miles away and provides an exquisite dining experience. Great attention to detail and Reservations almost always needed. Changed hands in 2022 and new owner is keeping us loyal!
Closest down home diner for breakfast. Basic eggs and bacon and home fries.
28 locals recommend
Toni's Diner
3631 Tichenor Rd
28 locals recommend
Closest down home diner for breakfast. Basic eggs and bacon and home fries.
I am including this because its worth the drive! It is 45 minutes away, reservations necessary, a unique experience.
64 locals recommend
F.L.X. Table
22 Linden St
64 locals recommend
I am including this because its worth the drive! It is 45 minutes away, reservations necessary, a unique experience.
Great for breakfast and lunch. sweet place with very friendly staff and good food! less than 5 miles from our home, it is on Rte 414. Always check website for hours as places open slowly in Spring til summer when full schedule is on.
71 locals recommend
The Elf In The Oak
4221 NY-414
71 locals recommend
Great for breakfast and lunch. sweet place with very friendly staff and good food! less than 5 miles from our home, it is on Rte 414. Always check website for hours as places open slowly in Spring til summer when full schedule is on.
Best coffee, espresso drinks in the Finger Lakes! They have awesome baked goods too with some gluten free items.
51 locals recommend
Gimme! Coffee
7 E Main St
51 locals recommend
Best coffee, espresso drinks in the Finger Lakes! They have awesome baked goods too with some gluten free items.
Brewery , restaurant with a great location, patio, fire place.
125 locals recommend
Grist Iron Brewing Company
4880 NY-414
125 locals recommend
Brewery , restaurant with a great location, patio, fire place.
Friendly, nice decor. Good food. AND Gluten free pizza! We always ask for thin and extra crispy to get a more New York style pizza.
64 locals recommend
Scale House Brewery
5930 NY-414
64 locals recommend
Friendly, nice decor. Good food. AND Gluten free pizza! We always ask for thin and extra crispy to get a more New York style pizza.
What a setting! What a building! Beautiful farm and cidery. In 2021 they hired a local star chef, Brittany Loughlin, and are serving great food. Live music, schedule on line.
86 locals recommend
Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok Rd
86 locals recommend
What a setting! What a building! Beautiful farm and cidery. In 2021 they hired a local star chef, Brittany Loughlin, and are serving great food. Live music, schedule on line.
What a great addition to the neighborhood! Delicious food! Great owners! Check website for hours, typically Thursday-Sunday this time of year.
6 locals recommend
Johnny's Kitchen
8560 South Main Street
6 locals recommend
What a great addition to the neighborhood! Delicious food! Great owners! Check website for hours, typically Thursday-Sunday this time of year.
Orlando Rodriguez has brought fine dining to Watkins Glen! We are never disappointed and he is devoted to the local wine industry. Graft does not take reservations.
65 locals recommend
Graft wine + cider bar
204 N Franklin St
65 locals recommend
Orlando Rodriguez has brought fine dining to Watkins Glen! We are never disappointed and he is devoted to the local wine industry. Graft does not take reservations.
Stunning restaurant, latest addition of the Chris Bates and Isabel Bogadtke empire! A day visiting Corning Glass and the Rockwell Museum, followed by dinner here...a winner. Or just a cocktail at their beautiful bar. Great wine list. Special Chef Dinners. Check their website!
The Quincy Exchange
Stunning restaurant, latest addition of the Chris Bates and Isabel Bogadtke empire! A day visiting Corning Glass and the Rockwell Museum, followed by dinner here...a winner. Or just a cocktail at their beautiful bar. Great wine list. Special Chef Dinners. Check their website!
Wow! fabulous restauranteurs, previous owners of Just a Taste in Ithaca, are now in the neighborhood! just on weekends for now, breakfast and lunch.
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Wow! fabulous restauranteurs, previous owners of Just a Taste in Ithaca, are now in the neighborhood! just on weekends for now, breakfast and lunch.
Wonderful addition to the area, supplying veggies, Wide Awake Bread, prepared foods from Stonecat Restaurant, freezers full of high quality meats. Some gourmet and Gluten free items.
Burdett exchange
Wonderful addition to the area, supplying veggies, Wide Awake Bread, prepared foods from Stonecat Restaurant, freezers full of high quality meats. Some gourmet and Gluten free items.

Essentials

Basic grocery items, soft ice cream, gas, basic toiletries nice beer selection.
ATM
5520 Tichenor Rd
Basic grocery items, soft ice cream, gas, basic toiletries nice beer selection.
29 locals recommend
TOPS Friendly Markets
504 1/2 S Franklin St
29 locals recommend
Just a mile from our home, gas station, ice and all the necessities when traveling, camping, touring.
9 locals recommend
Dandy Mini Mart
4083 Lake Ave
9 locals recommend
Just a mile from our home, gas station, ice and all the necessities when traveling, camping, touring.

Arts & Culture

Watkins Glen is home to Watkins Glen International racetrack , home to car racing, Nascar events, etc. Previously part of the Grand Prix Circuit.
A unique treasure for a small city. For Adults and Kids.
97 locals recommend
Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg Rd
97 locals recommend
A unique treasure for a small city. For Adults and Kids.
It's a classic... and Corning has Market St, filled with great shops and restaurants.
252 locals recommend
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum Way
252 locals recommend
It's a classic... and Corning has Market St, filled with great shops and restaurants.
A local gem with great exhibits from the Southwest. Close to the Corning Museum of Glass.
59 locals recommend
The Rockwell Museum
111 Cedar St
59 locals recommend
A local gem with great exhibits from the Southwest. Close to the Corning Museum of Glass.
149 locals recommend
Johnson Museum of Art
114 Central Ave
149 locals recommend
For racing buffs, this unique library is filled with archives and exhibits related to motor racing.
9 locals recommend
International Motor Racing Research Center
610 S Decatur St
9 locals recommend
For racing buffs, this unique library is filled with archives and exhibits related to motor racing.

Shopping

They have special items and gifts, great clothes, and the store is aesthetically delightful. Great jewelry, some local artisans. Also home to Diane Richards (owner) Buttonwood handbag collection...I own several of these.
26 locals recommend
Sundrees
9 W Main St
26 locals recommend
They have special items and gifts, great clothes, and the store is aesthetically delightful. Great jewelry, some local artisans. Also home to Diane Richards (owner) Buttonwood handbag collection...I own several of these.
Shoppers come from hours away, a popular outlet with the usual sports brands in clothing and shoes.
20 locals recommend
Famous Brands Outlet
412 N Franklin St
20 locals recommend
Shoppers come from hours away, a popular outlet with the usual sports brands in clothing and shoes.
40 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
515 E 4th St
40 locals recommend
Our little jewel of local highly curated artisan wares. You will find special gifts here, Jenny and Jesse are highly invested in our community and have the highest ethical business practices!
17 locals recommend
Hector Handmade
5344 NY-414
17 locals recommend
Our little jewel of local highly curated artisan wares. You will find special gifts here, Jenny and Jesse are highly invested in our community and have the highest ethical business practices!

Entertainment & Activities

You haven't bowled til you bowl here. What a great scene! Todd has created a great visual experience, they have themed nights (Trivia, Vinyl...) and the chef is making us wonderful food. Great place just to eat.
73 locals recommend
Atlas Bowl
61 W Main St
73 locals recommend
You haven't bowled til you bowl here. What a great scene! Todd has created a great visual experience, they have themed nights (Trivia, Vinyl...) and the chef is making us wonderful food. Great place just to eat.
Great for kids.
114 locals recommend
Sciencenter
601 1st St
114 locals recommend
Great for kids.

Everything Else

This is our winery, the tasting room is lovely, we specialize in dry reds. We have an event space called The Cellar that is available for renting for special occasions. Bocce also!
60 locals recommend
Damiani Wine Cellars
4704 NY-414
60 locals recommend
This is our winery, the tasting room is lovely, we specialize in dry reds. We have an event space called The Cellar that is available for renting for special occasions. Bocce also!
Lovely people, fun tasting room, includes a food market with local products! often host music. Making very good wine! Food truck often on site.
55 locals recommend
Hector Wine Company
5610 NY-414
55 locals recommend
Lovely people, fun tasting room, includes a food market with local products! often host music. Making very good wine! Food truck often on site.
The guys say they are making the best local beer and now they are serving great food!
63 locals recommend
Lucky Hare Brewing Company
6085 Beckhorn Rd
63 locals recommend
The guys say they are making the best local beer and now they are serving great food!
wood fired pizzas, local guy brings his Ithaca brewery to this second site in Hector! Thank you, Steve Fazzary!
64 locals recommend
Scale House Brewery
5930 NY-414
64 locals recommend
wood fired pizzas, local guy brings his Ithaca brewery to this second site in Hector! Thank you, Steve Fazzary!
small winery with excellent reds, lovely tasting room.
22 locals recommend
Shalestone Vineyards
9681 NY-414
22 locals recommend
small winery with excellent reds, lovely tasting room.
Amazing spa located 30 min from our home. Try an ANANDA treatment for an unforgettable experience!
25 locals recommend
Rasa Spa
210 N Franklin St
25 locals recommend
Amazing spa located 30 min from our home. Try an ANANDA treatment for an unforgettable experience!
Classy winery, collaboration with local Rick Rainey and French winemaker, Louis Barroul. Now offering a salon, beautiful setting to enjoy a glass of wine with great appetizers. Tastings by appointment. Specializing in Riesling.
14 locals recommend
Forge Cellars
3775 Mathews Rd
14 locals recommend
Classy winery, collaboration with local Rick Rainey and French winemaker, Louis Barroul. Now offering a salon, beautiful setting to enjoy a glass of wine with great appetizers. Tastings by appointment. Specializing in Riesling.

Breweries

Favorite local brewery, unique building with spectacular view, lots of live music and...BEER!
132 locals recommend
Two Goats Brewing
5027 NY-414
132 locals recommend
Favorite local brewery, unique building with spectacular view, lots of live music and...BEER!
Friendly place for good beer and food.
64 locals recommend
Scale House Brewery
5930 NY-414
64 locals recommend
Friendly place for good beer and food.
The locals rave about their beer. Sweet, small brewery with outdoor seating, frequent food trucks.
63 locals recommend
Lucky Hare Brewing Company
6085 Beckhorn Rd
63 locals recommend
The locals rave about their beer. Sweet, small brewery with outdoor seating, frequent food trucks.