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Sapalta, Himrod, NY

Sapalta

4.4
4.4
561 Reviews
$50 and over
Farm-to-table
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At restaurant SAPALTA we stand behind simplicity and the best ingredients. Ingredients and products made by our neighbors, Finger Lakes farmers and some of our closest friends. Picked, packaged, and delivered to us at the peak of ripeness with incomparable flavors. Our local goal is to craft them into a great meal for you, so come down to the lake, have a drink, and dine with us.

*When booking a table you will need to choose a Regular or Outdoor table. Our outdoor space is not covered and in the event of inclement weather we will move your party to an indoor table if one is available. You may experience wait times, as guest that booked regular tables will have priority. If you choose a regular table you will be sat at an indoor table; we will most likely not be able to accommodate changes as our outdoor seating is extremely popular.




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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Bistro, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (607) 395-2022
  • Website
    https://sapalta.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brud Holland
  • Location
    3482 Plum Point Rd S, Himrod, NY 14842
  • Neighborhood
    Dundee
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef & Winemakers Dinner with Ravines

    $125.00 per person

    Oct 21, 2023 only
    Join us for a taste of fall with our October Chef and Winemakers dinner featuring Ravines Winery! Our chef carefully created a one-of-a-kind menu that pairs perfectly with the robust wines of Ravines winery.

  • Chef & Winemakers Dinner with Dr. Frank Winery

    $125.00 per person

    Nov 11, 2023 only
    Join us for our final Chef and Winemakers dinner featuring Dr. Frank winery! Our chef has created a unique 5-course dinner that has been specifically paired with the beautiful wines of Dr. Frank winery.

What 561 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Finger Lakes

    Best Service

  • Finger Lakes

    Best Ambiance

  • Finger Lakes

    Innovative

  • Finger Lakes

    Healthy

  • Finger Lakes

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Finger Lakes

    Romantic

  • Finger Lakes

    Most Booked

561 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drink, quiet with great view. Loved

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  2. JuneW

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The view was incredible. We were camping nearby and it was the perfect farm to table meal.

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  3. Raymos

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Very disappointed as they were out of several dished from a very limited menu with very small portions. Had the chicken dish which was so so...not a great value for the price. Went to the Port Cafe (a few miles away) and had a superior experience with a wide ranging menu and great portions. Ray Mosteiro

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  4. PeterC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful farm to table and gorgeous views of Seneca Lake- even was privileged to see a bald eagle

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  5. Runnerjb

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Sapalta to celebrate my wife's birthday and we had an outstanding meal. Everything from appetizer to dessert was delicious. Most of the food is locally sourced, including the wines. Good cocktails too. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxing with a beautiful view of the lake.

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  6. foodiewannabe

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Beautiful location. Go to the little bar at Plum Point lodge for drinks and a cheese board. The restaurant was expensive and only average at best. The risotto a disappointment. The wine was good but to stir around your meals and drop $170 is unacceptable. The farm to table concept is great, the execution was not. Also….. I would fire Trinity immediately. Or train her on how to respond to customer complaints.

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  7. HarveyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and fantastic views. Would strongly recommend anytime.

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  8. TracyG

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Service and drinks were excellent. However food was only OK and way overpriced I thought for what we got. I've been here 3 times now. Ambience outside was great. I would stop in for a drink again but not for the food.

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  9. Betsy

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food-farm to table. Hummus with seeded crackers and naan is delicious!

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  10. PharmGirl

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dinner here sitting outside on a late summer’s evening. The staff were all very pleasant and attentive and the food was amazing! It was an enchanting evening dining outside by the lake. What a beautiful setting. We liked it so much that we decided to go again before our mini vacation came to an end.

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  11. PamS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really loved our dinner. Amazing. Large loud group came in at the end of our dinner which made it a little loud but still a wonderful experience. Thank you.

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  12. DaleR

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall3food1service1ambience4
    Milk carton safety pull in salad. Crab cakes and gnocchi not up to last year's standards of food. Value for money not there. Spent the same money at the Hobbit and the Shark on the Harbor restaurants in OC Maryland and Happy enough to pay it twice at both places. TWICE! Canceled Friday reservation because of the experience

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  13. lormar40

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The food portion was small and it tasted ok but not worth the price

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  14. CarrieD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience5
    Disappointed our last night in the Fingerlakes for a special diner.We realized there was a wedding,wish they wouldn’t have took our reservation.6:30 (we arrived early) got seated right on time. Placed our order ( keep in mind a lot of items weren’t available) We waited until 7:45 still no meal .We saw everyone was eating that had arrived after us.We asked about our meal they assured us it was coming. Received our meal 8:05 . Sad to say it wasn’t worth the 1. 1/2 wait .food was cold and under cooked.All I can say is disappointing!!!!

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  15. DTSFL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Unfortunately, we thought Sapalta was a tad disappointing. We sat outside, which was nice on a warm summer day and the service was good, but the food just didn't wow us. The beef tenderloin and the pork chop, we ordered, were both overcooked and the Yukon potatoes needed seasoning. Expected more for the prices. Just an ok experience.

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  16. BretL

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    TERRIBLE, OVERPRICED FOOD & SERVICE!!! We chose Sapalta to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. We waited over 30 minutes to get soup and salad. I had to walk over to our waitress to ask for water and to find out if the bread and butter she put on our table before running off was vegan (i’m vegan/wife is not). It wasn’t vegan and she said they normally have a vegan option but ran out. I’m glad I didn’t eat what she presented us both. We ended up waiting 90 minutes before our food finally came out. The entrée and side of vegetables was cold and they ran out of the risotto for my wife’s crab cakes (told us this over an hour into our wait. They ran out of the desert my wife wanted and offered me cut up fruit or a vegetarian, NOT VEGAN dessert. I started to question if she thought I was vegetarian and maybe that’s why she didn’t warn me about the cheese/butter on the bread. Wife: liked the lobster bisque and cocktail, didn’t like the crab cakes and mashed potatoes (sub for risotto). Me: liked the salad and the ratatouille was ok, eggplant steak and vegetable medley was cold and terrible, cocktail was ok. The waitress offered my wife a free dessert because of running out of risotto and tiramisu and just removed cost of cocktail since none of the other desserts appealed to her and we wanted to leave at this point being that we’ve now been there 2 hours. She took off the vegetables from my order and I asked if she would do the same for the eggplant dish. She went to ask and someone else, perhaps the manager, came over and just said we discounted the eggplant (25%) and handed me the bill without an apology or anything. The waitress did apologize. Oh, and the table of 4 next to us that got there after us, got their water when the waitress first greeted them and received their entrees before us. We were both very disappointed in the food & service and won’t be returning. Worst experience we’ve ever had in the Finger Lakes sad to say. We wanted so much to like this place.

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  17. LindseyG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience1
    We went for our anniversary. Our waitress didn’t know we were her table, so we sat for 20 minutes before flagging down a waitress because no-one talked to us or gave us water. We were brought the wrong food items, and overall service was poor. Food was okay, but the poor services tainted everything. Dining room was incredibly loud for how small the space was. We won’t return, as this was supposed to be a special meal and we did not leave feeling treated or receiving any sort of service.

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  18. HABW

    Philadelphia

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful scenery and great food but they need to invest in citronella candles and tiki torches as there are so many bugs. Otherwise it was fabulous and looks like a great place to stay as well.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food and a warm, caring staff. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

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  20. SamF

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very nice location. Good entree options. Portions are very small, but pricing is not.

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  21. George

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great service and very good food. Usually not busy

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  22. John

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Eh…Nothing to write home to mom about. Bidenomics certainly has it’s grip on the place.

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  23. WayneM

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The restaurant exceeded our expectations. The food was very good, the service was timely and our server, Jenna was a gem. Not only is she knowledgeable and professional, she kept us entertained throughout the meal. All at a reasonable price.

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  24. FoodieB

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    The view and atmosphere is very nice, our server was very nice and accommodating as well. Unfortunately we simply didn’t enjoy the food, I ordered the crab crakes and I did not care for them. My husband ordered the steak and he did like the steak but for how expensive it was the portion was small. We didn’t enjoy the drinks. We were celebrating our first anniversary! Unless they forgot, they do not do anything special for special occasions.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Pricy, mediocre food in small portions. Outdoors looks nice but extremely buggy on the lake. Inside can be loud. Great service though!

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  26. GoodCook

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Dinner for two, pricey. Tasty, not outstanding. Met lowest expected level of fine dining.

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  27. MarieM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Service was very good but food was mediocre and not worth the price.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic with an incredible view. The service was amazing.

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  29. LyndaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is fabulous! We are local and have been there many times. It’s the place we go when we want a perfect, gourmet meal!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    This was our first visit to Sapalta and it didn’t disappoint. Service was great at the bar and our table. Drinks were high end and very pretty. If you’re looking for large servings this is not your place. It is true elegant dining which we enjoy. Paying for quality not quantity. We will be back!!

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  31. Retired

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    My swordfish special was excellent. My wife’s langoustine & scallop risotto was unacceptable - all risotto and very little langoustine or scallop (hardly any are visible) $45. Now, the risotto was tasty, but still hugely disappointing. We should have sent it back to the kitchen, a very rare action by us! We are local and have eaten at Sapalta maybe 20 times. That dish was a low point. It was excellent a year or two ago. Also, it was rainy outside so everyone was indoors. It was very, very loud. Unacceptably so. The ceiling could easily be fit with acoustic panels to dampen the sound without any compromise in architectural design from my eye. I recommend Sapalta based on previous visits, but we REGRET yesterday’s visit and therefore cannot recommend it solely based on last night.

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  32. SusanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    From the moment you approach Plum Lodge the setting is quite lovely. The outdoor setting is spacious and inviting. The indoor setting ,where we ate is historical, airy with large windows that lookout on the lake. The server was personable and professional, meeting all our needs. The food was delicious. We both had fish for dinner with risotto ,cooked to perfection. We chose this restaurant to celebrate our 50th anniversary and very glad we did so. We will be can for our 51st.

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  33. FinerDiner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great visit in mid-August They were very accommodating when we wanted to change our reservation from 2 to 4 people on fairly short notice. We did go on a weeknight so they were likely less busy than on a typical tourist season weekend. We ate outside, which i usually don’t like doing but this was really very pleasant - nice patio setting just off the lake (and surprisingly few/no bugs). They had a very good guitar-and-vocal duo playing at a nice volume that didn’t drown out the conversation. Service was personable and excellent. Food was also very well prepared - crab cakes, steelhead, swordfish (I think that’s what they got) and pork chop all great. Note that portions were what I would consider “properly sized” - meaning you could finish your app or salad and entree and be satisfied without feeling overly full or needing a doggie bag. While some may see those as “smallish portions” I think it’s a plus. Since it’s in the heart of NY wine country, the wine list is almost all local, fairly sizable, and they carried a lot of the better ones. My only quibble would be they could use a couple more “by the glass” options. Didn’t pay attention to the beer or cocktail options so I can’t comment on those. I thought our bill for 4 people (2 salads, 4 entrees, 2 desserts, bottle of wine) was quite reasonable given the overall quality and experience. Would definitely go back for a nice night out or special occasion.

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  34. seafordiner

    New York Area

    162 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    162 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Sapalta has a fantastic view of the Seneca and is one of the nicest views I've ever had with dinner. The food was very good, we had the charcuterie board, the cheeses were good, the meats were not the best cuts of meats I would choose. Nonetheless they were hearty. I had the crab cake dinner which came on a bed of risotto, I enjoyed it very much considering crabs are not indigenous to the lake region. We had tiramisu for dessert, it was good and shortbread was excellent. This is an excellent choice for dinner and you will like the food and love the view.

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  35. RoadWarrior

    Phoenix

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Just a super nice evening at Sapalta. Super nice staff, food was really really good. Crab bisque was awesom as was the smoked slamon. Gnocci, pork chop, steak were highlight of entrees, chef wife had risotto needed salt. overall an excellent night, recommend.....

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  36. MikeCactus

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had three dinners there, two outside. Great food. Perfect setting outside overlooking the lake

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  37. dcdolcevita

    Washington DC

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We loved the farm-to-table ethic of this place, and the entrees were good. The gnocchi were better than the crab cakes, and the ice cream was disappointing. Overall, not great or memorable, but fresh and tasty. Beautiful view of the lake, but the inside dining area can be quite loud.

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  38. goodfood

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I loved our anniversary dinner at Sapalta! Superb!

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  39. Dinglepuss

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food in a "weekend at the lake" type of atmosphere.

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  40. DocV

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Although the food was very good it was a bit overpriced for the quality. There are many other establishments in the area the offer comparable if not better cuisine for less. Also, the parking is a bit of a problem.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Sapalta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (607) 395-2022.

Sapalta is rated 4.4 stars by 561 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sapalta

3482 Plum Point Rd S, Himrod, NY 14842

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dundee
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Bistro, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brud Holland
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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