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Main Deck Dining Room – Penn Yan, NY - Main Deck, Penn Yan, NY

Main Deck

4.2
4.2
399 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
A lakeside eatery located in the historic and scenic enclave of Penn Yan Village. Bringing contemporary farm-to-table fare to the Finger Lakes. Serving lunch, dinner, brunch and happy hour.

Happy Hour (In the Tunnel Bar)
Friday & Saturday 3-6PM

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 Happy Hour Wed–Fri 15:00–18:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (315) 694-7536
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Penn Yan
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch at Main Deck

    US$55.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Experience an Easter to cherish! Join us Sunday April 20th for an Easter buffet offering exceptional easter breakfast choices and seasonally inspired lunch delights! And you just might see the easter bunny!!

What 399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Main Deck offers a stunning lakeside setting with "beautiful views and modern decor." While the menu features creative dishes like "delicious Brussels sprouts," there are mixed reviews on food quality and service efficiency. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "great atmosphere," making it a worthwhile visit for the scenery.

399 Reviews
  1. Sandy

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Main Deck has a new chef who has developed an excellent new menu. Great small bites and tasty new salads and entrees. We had the butternut squash soup which was amazing. The beet salad was excellent. This new menu will definitely be a hit this spring and summer. Vanessa was our server and she was friendly, informative and made for a quiet winter evening.

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  2. Marnie

    Upstate NY4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Vanessa, was wonderful and the place was packed so she was busy. Great recommendations and she was hustling to keep everyone taken care of. Will go again and sit in her station.

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  3. Cathleen

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu was somewhat limited and pricey the smash burger is gone which was amaxing and the main reason I would choose to go there we had dinner, but we also looked at the brunch menu and it’s not something that will make me want to come back anytime soon

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  4. Steven

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location! Not enough selection on the menu and priced way above comparable choices in the area. Quality of the food was a mix, with dipping sauces not complimentary to the dish it was served with. Mostly overpriced and low quality.

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  5. Dale

    Upstate NY2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my wife’s birthday and it was so sad to have such a bad experience. The food was not good. The calamari appetizer was horrible. My chicken was still bloody inside and tough. My wife’s salmon was good. The restaurant is beautiful and staff was very understanding. If something isn’t done about the food it will not survive.

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  6. Linda

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    There were very few people there for a Friday evening. With the limited staff, it was obvious they weren’t expecting anyone. The three menu choices we were interested in weren’t available, so my husband settled on the fish fry which he could’ve had anywhere, and I settled for a bowl of onion soup and salad with salmon. The soup was lukewarm with the cheese barely melted, so I sent it back . No better when it returned. The salmon had a fishy smell and we both agreed it tasted off. The waitress took the salmon off, so that was fair, but there were a number of places we could’ve had a far better dinner. We have really enjoyed Main Deck in the past, and hope they’ll remedy whatever is going wrong now. We are year round lake residents and have many summer visitors but certainly can’t take guests there again unless things improve.

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  7. Michael

    Poconos3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Friendly staff. My wife’s pork was overcooked. My ribeye was perfect. Would definitely recommend it.
    Main DeckResponded on 7 November 2024
    Thank you for the review Michael! While we're glad to hear that you enjoyed your ribeye, we're very sorry that your pork was overcooked. We have passed this information to our kitchen to ensure it does not happen again. Thank you very much for dining with us, we hope to see you again for an even better experience!

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  8. Kevin

    Upstate NY1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was terrible. Oysters came out, not on ice, no migonette, no cocktail sauce not even a lemon. Poor presentation. Waitress was clueless, bartender worse. $7 dollar salad had a hair in it. Girlfriend’s drink was so strong she couldn’t finish it. I had Duck, plate presentation was awful, looked like a Pile of dogfood thrown up. My girlfriend’s food was cold. Bad experience , restaurant was beautiful too bad it’s run so poorly. House manager offer free desert,, we declined. $150 dollar meal and not one course was acceptable. Will not return.
    Main DeckResponded on 7 November 2024
    We're very sorry to hear that you had an unpleasant experience with us Kevin. We take these matters very seriously and have passed this information on to our kitchen and management. We're taking the necessary steps to ensure our guests do not have poor experiences that do not reflect our high quality standards. We hope that you will decide to give us another chance in the future to provide you with a quality experience.

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  9. Donald

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice quiet restaurant, great views of the Lske, huge bar area, nice outdoor deck overlooking the lake. Plenty of parking. Brussels sprouts were really good. Chicken Caesar salad had very fatty chicken thighs. Could not eat it. Waitress took it off our bill. Nice!!
    Main DeckResponded on 7 November 2024
    Thank you for the review Donald! We're very sorry to hear that your chicken caesar salad was not up to standard, we have passed this information to our kitchen to ensure that it does not happen again! We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Jason VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waitress couldn’t answer most questions. Food was very bland. Drinks were watered down.
    Main DeckResponded on 7 November 2024
    We're very sorry to hear that you didn't have a pleasant experience Jason. We have passed this information on to our management and will take the necessary steps to ensure that we are meeting our high quality standards. We hope that your next visit will be a more pleasant one!

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FAQs

Main Deck offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 694-7536.

Main Deck is rated 4.2 stars by 399 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Main Deck

301 Lake St, Penn Yan, NY 14527-1806

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Penn Yan
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 Happy Hour Wed–Fri 15:00–18:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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