If you're in the mood for live music in the city, The Vine at Del Lago Resort and Casino, is lit and with good acoustics. From tribute bands and independent acts to comedy featuring well-known names, The Vine is the place for you. If you're feeling a little peckish, their kitchen opens at 4:30p everyday except weekends, when it opens at noon. Gorge on a delicious menu complete with food and masterfully mixed cocktails. Besides this, they also have beers and a fine selection of spirits.
Parker's Grille and Tap House is serving up good food and beer. The menu offers a wide selection of American food and tex-mex: burgers, sandwiches, burritos, etc. Watch out for the wings, which come in mild, medium, hot, or "death wish" which are made with the oil of a ghost pepper and are almost too hot to handle. In addition to these simple eats there are also some more complicated fare like steaks, lobster, and fish. All this with a children's menu making it family friendly, and a full bar for the adults. Ambiance is casual and laidback.
F.L.X. Table is a concept restaurant featuring just one table with 12 seats. The dinner is an intimate affair with a set menu served to the guests. The menu changes regularly as per the season but only one 5-course menu is served each day, the first at 6p and the second at 8.30p. The dinner features fine wines from Finger Lakes as well as international favorites. The restaurant hosts private parties upon prior reservation for more than 12 people as well.
Follow the small lane that is Linden Street to enter F.L.X. Fry Bird, a cozy restaurant characterized by wooden flooring and casual seating arrangement. Opened in 2018 and managed by the F.L.X Hospitality, the place is renowned for its fried chicken recipes and waffles. Apart from that, F.L.X. Fry Bird also serves slushy cocktails, which is especially popular during summers.
Joelle's French Bistro is charming little restaurant that is at once homely and elegant. The bistro lies within a lovely, secluded house, surrounded by lush greenery, that is best enjoyed from the outdoor deck at the back of the restaurant. The menu is composed of a selection of bistro style dishes, including traditional French delicacies like French Onion Soup Gratinee, sautéed frog legs and maple leaf duck duo, alongside a Moroccan dishes like the chicken cigar and veal tagine. The service is attentive and friendly without being intrusive, making Joelle's a great choice for any occasion. With delicious food, a great wine list and a splendid location to boast, Joelle's Bistro will surely win you over with its charm.
Overlooking the street stands a humble eatery that also functions as a cafe named The Saltbox Smokehouse which is renowned for serving a wide range of meat-based recipes. Managed by Sara Wheaton and James, the vibrant menu of The Saltbox Smokehouse includes bacon of more than fifteen types. It is here that you can savor delicacies such as Saja Wings, Smoked Kielbasa, Double Knuckle Sandwich and Brisket.
A treasure-trove of Indian cuisine, Flavors is the go-to place in Canandaigua when it comes to authentic Indian food that has been serving the city for more than ten years. The interior of this place is characterized by paintings adorning the walls, which give it a warm vibe. It is in such a comfortable place that you get to savor delicacies such as Samosa, Saagwala, Shrimp Tandoori, Flavour Special, Tikka Masala and Kheer. Dine here to explore the subtle nuances of Indian food.