18th Amendment - Penn Yan

We had probably one of the worst experiences here. We went on a Saturday night at 7:45, we made a reservation in advance. We come in and there was some miscommunication with the hostess and we got sat at somebody else’s table. So we had to get up and then wait for our correct table to be ready. Then when we went to be seated, we were actually seated at the same table we were just at. We were told a server would be over in a minute and we had said we didn’t know if we wanted just drinks or if we were going to order food and told her we would sit at the bar, but she said a table would be better. After waiting 10 minutes for our waitress to even come over and ask us if we wanted a drink, we told her we just wanted drinks and asked if she wanted us to sit at the bar. She said sure and it would free up a table for somebody else. So we sat at the bar, the bartender completely ignored us. He never introduced himself or said he would be with us in a minute. Until roughly 5 minutes later when he said he would be with us shortly. Then the lady who was originally supposed to be our waitress came up and asked us what we wanted to drink. I ordered a wine and my husband ordered a beer. We sat and drank our drinks for probably 20 minutes. While we were sitting we also heard another person complaining at a table that they had been waiting for 20 minutes for their drinks. There are only 7 tables in the whole place and there were 2 servers on. When this occurred there were only probably 4 people total at the bar, so this shouldn’t had been an issue. We then proceeded to put our card on the counter and ask if we could pay our tab. The bartender said ‘you had a beer and a wine correct?’ And we replied yes, he even asked while wine I had and I told him. He puts our receipt and our card down and tells us to have a good night and then goes out back for something. I look at the receipt and we were charged $103.74. We said to the other waitress that he charged us the wrong tab and she called over the other waitress to handle it. They told the bartender and all he said to us was, ‘oh sorry about that guys’. He did not take care of the issue, the waitress and I believe the manager did. Finally it was fixed and we left. That was one of the worst dining experiences we have ever had, and we probably will not be back.

We had wanted to try this place for a while as it looked like a cool spot and the menu seemed fantastic. I left a voicemail on a Friday for reservations that same evening and got a return call not long after confirming a table for 2. The decor and vibe is simple, warm, and classy. We were promptly seated and our waitress arrived to share the specials. Overall the staff was great and seemed to be on point. We ordered a glass of wine and a Black Walnut Infused Manhattan for myself. The wine was great. When the Manhattan arrived 30+ minutes and one reminder later, it was a little light but tasty. We proceeded to order the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake to share, Saltimbocca, and the burger. The Jumbo in the crab cake must have referred to the type of crab used, as it was slightly larger than a silver dollar. It looked beautiful but lacked flavor. We found the pairing with the squash and chow chow to be off. Whatever...move on. The burger was calling to me. I 'm not sure how they could cook an entire plate of food devoid of any flavor, but they succeeded. The burger appeared to be cooked as ordered (medium) but was still dry. The beef tasted like...nothing. Nothing at all. Even the bacon when tasted on its own had zero flavor. The fries were undercooked and unseasoned. Out of everything on my plate, only the Swiss cheese had any flavor. For my wife 's meal; they put the salt in Saltimbocca. We thought it was cooked, and presented well. The initial bites were tasty, albeit salty. As she continued to eat her dinner, she stopped short of finishing due to the salt. Given the other reviews and effort put into the menu, we were overall disappointed. Nothing in the entire meal stood out or would beckon us to return. I 'm glad we tried it and wish the establishment the best.

Had date night with our daughter and fiancé last night and was just another great experience. The food was fantastic as always and can’t beat the drinks. The amount of time and care they put into there menus both food and bar is amazing. Highly recommend the black walnut Manhattan and mix grill. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

We did not order food. We were a walk in and the hostess said she needed to ask the bartender if he had room for us and boy am I happy that he had room for us. The craft cocktails are so good. The bartenders knowledge of old cocktails and mixing in his new ideas was perfect. It was worth the wait for all three of the cocktails that I had ordered because it takes time to make a craft cocktail. Meal type: Other

Amazing food made with all fresh local ingredients, and amazing service, the owners are extremely welcoming and friendly, as were all the staff. Great vibe and drinks as well. It was so good that we went there for dinner both of our first two nights in the area...and cannot wait to go back! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5