This Delicious Restaurant In New York On A Rural Country Road Is A Hidden Culinary Gem

Dano's Heuriger on Seneca in Lodi offers a unique Viennese-inspired dining experience with scenic views of Seneca Lake.

Aside from the fact that the Finger Lakes Region is known for its amazing wine and cheeses, one of our other favorite things about this area is that there are so many scenic drives waiting for you. Taking you through the rolling hills and farmland that makes up this region, it's along some of our most rural routes that you'll discover some of New York's best restaurants.

Easy to find once you know what you're looking for, this culinary gem of Seneca County is worth traveling off the beaten path to visit!

Out on Route 414 in the tiny town of Lodi, Dano's Heuriger on Seneca is a one-of-a-kind restaurant of the Finger Lakes.

From the outside this small restaurant may not look like much, but step into Dano's and you'll find high ceilings and a comfortable atmosphere that you'll be glad you uncovered.

With a a stunning view of Seneca Lake from both their indoor and outdoor seating, guests love to enjoy Dano's patio during our warmer months.

Owned and operated by a married couple, Dano Hutnik and Karen Gilman know exactly what they're doing in the kitchen!

So what kind of food does Dano's serve up, might you ask? This unique restaurant specializes in creating Viennese-inspired dishes.

A casual setting that features upscale food, Dano's is well-known for their amazing comfort food like their Viennese Bento Boxes, homemade sausages, roasted meats, spaetzle and fresh seafood.

Another favorite thing to snack on? Their fresh and tasty bread that's perfectly paired with three different spreads for you to test out and enjoy.

Food at Dano's is ordered a la carte and sharing is more than encouraged here, making this spot the perfect place to bring friends.

Did we also forget to mention that one of the lovely co-owners is a phenomenal pastry chef?

On their sweets menu you'll find a variety of tortes and other to-die-for treats like their strudel and bread pudding.

Bringing a favorite piece of Austria's culture over to the Finger Lakes, Dano's Heuriger on Seneca offers a dining experience that you'll never forget.

On a rural route where you won't find much other than wide open spaces, barns, farmland and vineyards, Dano's in Lido provides a culinary escape. If you're unfamiliar with what a Heuriger is, it's a place similar to a tavern in Austria where you'd go to drink and enjoy wine with friends. Dano's takes all the best parts of a Heuriger and shares this slice of Austrian culture with scenic and remote area of New York.


To find out more information and to view their extraordinary menu, click here.


How to get here:

9564 NY Route 414


Lodi, NY 14860

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