Cayuga Shoreline

Jackie Campbell

We had out wedding here August 2025 and had an amazing experience with this venue! The staff was excellent and our guests kept telling us that they'd made friends with them. We had the on-site lodging for immediate family and some friends, with the remainder of our 100 guests staying in the area around the venue. We fit in the reception area with tables for all, though it was a bit of a tight fit. Nothing I haven't seen before, though. We had dancing and cocktail hour on the porch, and all our guests enjoyed time on the docks taking photos. The food and set-up/break-down was easy and I felt so supported as a stressed-out bride. We love Cayuga shoreline and I could not recommend it enough! Photography - Emily LC Photography Flowers - Plenty of Posies

Valerie Evans

Ate here last week, it was great and the afternoon was stunning. Very sweet wait person drives from Penn Yan because she loves working there. Our meals were great and a step above. We loved the duck wings. My friends prime rib sandwich was excellent as was the tuna. I loved the Caesar salad. The lobster roll was tasty and a surprising choice for Central NY. Very rich and buttery.

Lake Kubilius

Hosts occasional vegan events which are always a pleasure. Excellent food and atmosphere, with a creative twist on things. A. It of a drive to get there, but we'll worth it!

Alice Carrion

Words cannot express how happy I am that we got married at Cayuga Shoreline! We live 3 hours away in the Poconos but knew we wanted to get married in the Finger Lakes area. Not only is the beauty of the lake unmatched, the venue itself is so unique, modern and versatile, yet still down to earth and cozy. Our families stayed in the on-site accommodations from Wednesday-Monday which were all very comfortable and clean. The days surrounding our wedding day were so fun for everyone, between the use of the kayaks/canoes, proximity to hiking/wineries and the great food and friendly atmosphere of O'Malleys. Katy was communicative, kind, and went above and beyond to make sure our day was seamless and the service was perfection. Chef Clem was fantastic, he built a wedding menu that was customized to our tastes (Latin-inspired, with gluten free and vegetarian options), the food was incredible and it was one of the standout compliments we continue to get about our wedding! This is where you want to get married if you're not into a cookie cutter ballroom and typical wedding fare. We love that we can come back here for dinners and Sunday brunches, and plan to do so every year. Katy, Clem, and all the staff treated us like family and we are all so grateful for the incredible experience, thank you all!

David Foote

This is normally a wedding venue but we reserved it for a family reunion and it was one of the best reunions we have had yet. There are 38 of us with our kids, their spouses and grand kids. We rented the Farmhouse, the 4 cabins and the bridal suite and it barely fit us all in. We were there for 4 nights and there was lots to do in the area. It is a beautiful area and it was not at all crowded with boats or people. We rented a boat one day from Cayuga Boat Rental and that was a great deal with great service and a fairly new pontoon boat that we used to pull the grand kids on tubes most of the day. They even brought the boat to us and were great to work with. Melissa and her husband are the owners. I highly recommend them. Cayuga Shoreline had several kayaks, canoes and paddle boards just for us and they were included and were used every day by everyone. The lake is beautiful and it was relaxing to be on it. Steve handled all of our needs and was absolutely great. They are not used to having that many people rent all of the property so there was a bit of a shortage before we got there, but Steve kindly took care of making sure that we had all the things we needed to cook, eat, sleep and shower. Steve was in contact with us throughout the process and it gave me great peace of mind that all would be ready for us, and it was. The only downside that I can think of was that there were not life jackets for infants of about two years or younger and there was one sleeping room near the kitchen in the Farmhouse that had a curtain rather than a door. It would probably be best to have a maximum of about 35 guests. Steve did us a big favor to fit in 38 and so I am not complaining about this. We also brought 4 life jackets for our youngest grandchildren since Steve had let us know the situation there. We are from the west, but would make this trip again, even with travelling all the way across the country.

Samantha Marcone

My company just had a dinner here for our north east regional conference and I cannot express how amazing the location and staff and FOOD were! This was absolutely the highlight of our trip, from everything to the waterfront view, the wonderful attitude of the staff and the general vibe the restaurant has. I cannot wait to make a trip in the future just to come back and visit.

Thomas Hickey

Beautiful restaurant right on the water with outdoor / dockside seating and adirondack chairs lining the shore. Do not miss out on this comfy, cozy establishment, which is the perfect place to relax after a long day of tourism! There is also lodging available, which includes lakeside cottages. The space can be used for events. We visited as part of a wedding welcome party!

Veronica

Came for their vegan Cinco de Mayo dinner event, had a great time! Excellent view and great location. Staff were super friendly.

Shaylyn Kissinger Traver

Cayuga Shoreline gave us the dream wedding backdrop with its lovely lake scene and helpful staff. We lived an hour and a half away but when we saw this place we new it would be perfect for us. Our guests kept talking about how beautiful everything was. We also rented the on-site accommodations — the cottages, farmhouse, and bridal suite — which were all fantastic and made our wedding weekend even more special. I also want to give a special shoutout to Clem the chef who customized our wedding menu! Our menu was genuinely a 10/10 experience and unlike the typical wedding fare. Our guests are still talking about the delicious food! They also arranged for wine slushies as our welcome drink, which was a massive hit! O'Malleys, located right next door, served as an ideal spot for our afterparty. It offered a cozy, cabin-like atmosphere with a wooden flair that perfectly contrasted our reception. Plus, it was just a 10-step walk away! Overall venue overall was beautiful and unique and had everything we wanted. We are so grateful!

Jeanette Keith

It was a rainy evening, but we enjoyed the food (vegan), atmosphere and attentive wait staff.

If there were 10 stars, they would have gotten them! The view was absolutely stunning, especially the sunset over the lake. The food was amazing! My husband ordered the mac and cheese with chicken topping, and I ordered the mac and cheese with fried chicken on the side. I'm picky about my mac and cheese, but this was delicious! It had two cheeses and spiral noodles that were cooked to perfection. The fried chicken tenders were juicy and flavorful, and they came with a delicious dipping sauce. The atmosphere was really welcoming. I was performing there, so I pay attention to customer service, and even before they knew who I was, the staff was friendly and attentive. The other customers were also very friendly and down-to-earth. I forgot to mention that I didn't get to my food until after I performed, but it was still good cold. That's saying a lot, because I don't really care for cold food unless I have no choice. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Cayuga Shoreline. I will definitely be returning to sing and eat again soon! Also, the space was stunning. Beautiful for a wedding reception or a wedding near the lake or a wedding rehearsal dinner. The staff are all welcoming and really nice. So go and enjoy and let them know SingTrece sent ya.:)

Katy, Elaine, and Keziah were simply marvelous hosts, treating us like family, at this unassuming yet delightful restaurant right on the shore. We went two nights in a row, just down from Sheldrake Point, near the winery. Their lakeside deck where we dined has a superb vista! The entrées were top-notch as were the sides and they have a nice little cocktail program, too. Alas, we did not take any photos, but entrée presentation was excellent for the delicious bavette steak salad and the seared ahi tuna with chili crisp, as were the sauces and sides. (We don’t usually order this, but the Parmesan truffle fries on the second night were absolutely amazing!) We will be back!

Fabulous event experience. We had 40+ people ages 1 - 79 years old. The food was great, the service wonderful, and the location on the lake was fun with beach activities of volleyball, bocce ball and corn hole. Katy Walker was so helpful in the planning and organizing and follow through - it couldn't have been better!

Katy is absolutely incredible and kind and amazingly accommodating! Not only her, but the team at Cayuga are super polite and kind and did an amazing job. We did a wedding weekend with a group of 20 and it was so nice to have lodging for all with the venue being 50 steps away. Facilities are beautiful and well done. Already planning to spend our 10 year anniversary with the same family members here again. Hoping Katy and the team are here then as well! If you need an event coordinator, Katy is 100% your girl! Thank you so much Cayuga Shoreline for making our wedding weekend so memorable and wonderful

About 30 people stayed here for a wedding in the area, spread across the main house, bridal suite, and waterfront cabins. The property is absolutely beautiful and served as the perfect location for a family gathering! Everyone had their own space to relax, yet there were plenty of inviting common areas for the whole group to come together. It struck the perfect balance between privacy and togetherness. Highly recommend for any large group or family event!

Adam Hill

Katy, Elaine, and Keziah were simply marvelous hosts, treating us like family, at this unassuming yet delightful restaurant right on the shore. We went two nights in a row, just down from Sheldrake Point, near the winery. Their lakeside deck where we dined has a superb vista! The entrées were top-notch as were the sides and they have a nice little cocktail program, too. Alas, we did not take any photos, but entrée presentation was excellent for the delicious bavette steak salad and the seared ahi tuna with chili crisp, as were the sauces and sides. (We don’t usually order this, but the Parmesan truffle fries on the second night were absolutely amazing!) We will be back!

Alexis Schaefer

Fabulous event experience. We had 40+ people ages 1 - 79 years old. The food was great, the service wonderful, and the location on the lake was fun with beach activities of volleyball, bocce ball and corn hole. Katy Walker was so helpful in the planning and organizing and follow through - it couldn't have been better!

Alexa & Corey

About 30 people stayed here for a wedding in the area, spread across the main house, bridal suite, and waterfront cabins. The property is absolutely beautiful and served as the perfect location for a family gathering! Everyone had their own space to relax, yet there were plenty of inviting common areas for the whole group to come together. It struck the perfect balance between privacy and togetherness. Highly recommend for any large group or family event!

michaela zerbo

Katy is absolutely incredible and kind and amazingly accommodating! Not only her, but the team at Cayuga are super polite and kind and did an amazing job. We did a wedding weekend with a group of 20 and it was so nice to have lodging for all with the venue being 50 steps away. Facilities are beautiful and well done. Already planning to spend our 10 year anniversary with the same family members here again. Hoping Katy and the team are here then as well! If you need an event coordinator, Katy is 100% your girl! Thank you so much Cayuga Shoreline for making our wedding weekend so memorable and wonderful

My first visit to this lake front spot. It is listed as a wedding venue, but does have brunch and lunch with updated operating hours on social.media. the atmosphere was lovely ..we sat outside. Both my friend and I had the frittata. We enjoyed a bloody Mary and belini. The only negative of this place was the chairs in my opinion were very uncomfortable and I was ready to go because it didn't want to sit any longer . They looked nice not at all comfort able or very wide. The indoor area looked like it has some soft seating and cool ambiance. We will definitely be back .

Jennifer Dombrowski

My first visit to this lake front spot. It is listed as a wedding venue, but does have brunch and lunch with updated operating hours on social.media. the atmosphere was lovely ..we sat outside. Both my friend and I had the frittata. We enjoyed a bloody Mary and belini. The only negative of this place was the chairs in my opinion were very uncomfortable and I was ready to go because it didn't want to sit any longer . They looked nice not at all comfort able or very wide. The indoor area looked like it has some soft seating and cool ambiance. We will definitely be back .

Attentive friendly staff. Interesting cocktail menu, average beer options. The steamed clams were delicious, the lobster roll was fine. My Seafood Chowder had nothing in it except potatoes. A companion also got the chowder and it was full of shrimp and scallops.

Stew S

Attentive friendly staff. Interesting cocktail menu, average beer options. The steamed clams were delicious, the lobster roll was fine. My Seafood Chowder had nothing in it except potatoes. A companion also got the chowder and it was full of shrimp and scallops.

Sub par experience here. Made a reservation on a Sunday night at 6:30 for a party of 4. We were seated immediately and had a great view of Cayuga lake. Aaaaaand then we went downhill from there. They were out of so many things! Namely some of their cocktails, some beers, and the lobster rolls. It got annoying to be told they were out of stuff to the point that I was ready to ask, "Why don't you tell us what you DO have?" The food was good, I'll say that much. It took over an hour for us to get our appetizers. I'm not sure if the duck wings take a long time, but then they should let us know ahead of time that they take a while. Our food was not well presented. It was just kinda thrown on the basket. The service was the worst part. We had to ask for drinks multiple times before the waiter actually brought them out. The water had a weird salty taste to it. When I went to use the restroom I noticed the bar was covered with used glasses and the inside of the restaurant was empty. Mind you, there were still a few empty tables outside

I. M.

Sub par experience here. Made a reservation on a Sunday night at 6:30 for a party of 4. We were seated immediately and had a great view of Cayuga lake. Aaaaaand then we went downhill from there. They were out of so many things! Namely some of their cocktails, some beers, and the lobster rolls. It got annoying to be told they were out of stuff to the point that I was ready to ask, "Why don't you tell us what you DO have?" The food was good, I'll say that much. It took over an hour for us to get our appetizers. I'm not sure if the duck wings take a long time, but then they should let us know ahead of time that they take a while. Our food was not well presented. It was just kinda thrown on the basket. The service was the worst part. We had to ask for drinks multiple times before the waiter actually brought them out. The water had a weird salty taste to it. When I went to use the restroom I noticed the bar was covered with used glasses and the inside of the restaurant was empty. Mind you, there were still a few empty tables outside

Disappointed! Arrived, was seated right away, and was told water would be to the table shortly. But after 10 min I had to find the hostess to ask for water. A few minutes later we ordered 2 drinks and a charcuterie board from server, but then sat there for 45 minutes without getting our drinks or charcuterie board or water refilled, so we just left. I was really shocked and disappointed by the service and probably the only time in my life I've left a restaurant without getting any service!

We were very excited to eat here after driving back from Toronto to Ithaca. We had made a reservation for 8PM and the restaurant closes at 9PM. We arrived promptly at 8PM and were told the kitchen was closed and made to leave. Very unfortunate experience.

Sarah Brewer

They haven't paid their invoices and refuse to return calls regarding the payment. It's unfortunate to work with another small business only to encounter this level of unprofessionalism.

LESTER G RODRIGUEZ SANTOS

We were very excited to eat here after driving back from Toronto to Ithaca. We had made a reservation for 8PM and the restaurant closes at 9PM. We arrived promptly at 8PM and were told the kitchen was closed and made to leave. Very unfortunate experience.

Jennifer Merkle

Disappointed! Arrived, was seated right away, and was told water would be to the table shortly. But after 10 min I had to find the hostess to ask for water. A few minutes later we ordered 2 drinks and a charcuterie board from server, but then sat there for 45 minutes without getting our drinks or charcuterie board or water refilled, so we just left. I was really shocked and disappointed by the service and probably the only time in my life I've left a restaurant without getting any service!