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Heirloom Restaurant at the Athenaeum Hotel, Chautauqua, NY

Heirloom Restaurant at the Athenaeum Hotel

3.9
3.9
361 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
Heirloom is a full-service restaurant that is located in the historic Athenaeum Hotel on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. From June 22nd - August 24th we offer breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. On Sundays we have a wonderful brunch buffet and offer a buffet dinner only.

Starting May 1st a lounge menu is available 11am - 9pm daily. Reservations are not required for prior to June 22nd.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 08:00–10:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Bar Daily 11:00–00:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (716) 357-5005
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Carrie Gifford
  • Area
    Mayville
  • Parking details
    Guests are encouraged to use the valet (beginning April 29, 2021) or they must park in the Main Lot located on Rt. 394 and across from the Main Gate Welcome Center (Shuttles are available during the summer season), our the South Lot parking area.
  • Public transit
    Guests are encouraged to use the valet (beginning in late June) or they must park in the Main Lot located on Rt. 394 and across from the Main Gate Welcome Center (Shuttles are available during the summer season), or the South Lot parking area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 361 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western New York

    Great for brunch

  • Western New York

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Western New York

    Romantic

  • Western New York

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Heirloom Restaurant at the Athenaeum Hotel charms with its "fantastic server" and "delicious food." Guests praise the "gorgeous view" from the porch, making it a perfect spot for a leisurely meal. While some highlight the "excellent service and atmosphere," others note occasional slow service. Overall, a delightful dining experience in a picturesque setting.

361 Reviews
  1. Dawn

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Starting with the positives…our server (Nate) was fantastic and it’s always a unique and ambient venue to visit. That being said, I’m being generous when I say the food is just average. The wine and bread were great but entrees were not what you would expect for the prices and upscale atmosphere. Above all, what I remember the most (and was shocked) was the condescending and unfriendly attitude we were greeted with by the girl/manager at the hostess stand upon arriving. We walked up to her happily and smiling, ready to enjoy our dining experience and in return received a scowl, bitter words and a lecture on how we should have made dinner reservations at 4:00 if we would like to dine on the outdoor terrace. If this were my business, I would replace her immediately!

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  2. Kathy

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Buffet. We would go back there again .

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  3. Michael

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was excellent and the portions were large

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  4. Ernesto

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality was excellent! Service was a bit slow. Would eat there again!

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  5. sandra

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Not as expected- very limited not very creative menu - food quality was kind of sub-par for the price. Even the coffee was weak and just ok. That being said our server was friendly, attentive and did a great job. This is a very old school restaurant with a very old school unimaginative menu but at very current (and then some) pricing - even the ambiance was nothing out of the ordinary at best. Disappointing visit- while I love the Institute- I won’t be back to dine here.

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  6. Harvey

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable pre-concert meal. We ate outside. Food, service and view of the lake were all excellent.

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  7. Randy

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Soup was lukewarm and wedge salad was almost frozen.

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  8. Joan

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice experience at the chefs dinner. Duck was perfect and clam chowder was delicious and unique.

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  9. steve

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wonderful food, wonderful service. It can be loud with the boisterous crowd. Definitely a highlight meal during Our stay at CHQ.

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  10. GreatService

    New York City

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 19 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mackey (sp) was an excellent server and the food was fantastic. Price was expensive.

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Heirloom Restaurant at the Athenaeum Hotel is rated 3.9 stars by 361 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Google Map for Heirloom Restaurant at the Athenaeum Hotel

3 S Lake Dr, Chautauqua, NY 14722-2547

Additional information

  • Area
    Mayville
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 08:00–10:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Bar Daily 11:00–00:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 17:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Guests are encouraged to use the valet (beginning April 29, 2021) or they must park in the Main Lot located on Rt. 394 and across from the Main Gate Welcome Center (Shuttles are available during the summer season), our the South Lot parking area.
  • Public transit
    Guests are encouraged to use the valet (beginning in late June) or they must park in the Main Lot located on Rt. 394 and across from the Main Gate Welcome Center (Shuttles are available during the summer season), or the South Lot parking area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carrie Gifford
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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