Dinner with a view: Check out these waterfront restaurants in the Southern Tier

Summer is in full swing. With the weather heating up, it's the perfect time to explore what the Southern Tier has to offer, including plenty of waterfront restaurants.

Have a bite and enjoy great views at these restaurants that are worth making the trip.

Did we miss one? Let us know at bgm-newsroom@gannett.com .

The Boatyard Grill

Where: 525 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca

Hours: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday; 4-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Known for: Seafood fra diavolo, beet salad, Buffalo chicken egg rolls, calamari, sizzling garlic steak and the wood-fired chicken pasta, as well as specialty cocktails.

More info: boatyardgrill.com

Dockside Grill

Where: 3434 N Plum Point Road, Himrod

Hours: 10 a.m. to midnight Wednesday-Thursday; 8 a.m. to midnight Friday-Sunday. Kitchen open through 9 p.m.

Known for: Italian fusion cuisine crafted from old family recipes. Menu items include ham on a heel sangwich (yes, sangwich), Reuben sandwich and pizza.

More info: showboat-motel.com

The Lakeside Restaurant & Tavern

Where: 13780A West Lake Road, Hammondsport

Hours: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 5-9 p.m. Friday; noon to 9 p.m. Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Known for: Calamari.

More info: lakesideonkeuka.com

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Park Diner

Where: 119 Conklin Ave., Binghamton

Hours: 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Known for: Customer favorites include the diner's breakfast menu, the patty melt, daily specials and desserts.

More info: theparkdinerandrestaurant.com

Sand Bar

Where: 770 S Main St., Canandaigua

Hours: noon to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; noon to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Known for: Catch of the day specials and lobster rolls.

More info: lakehousecanandaigua.com/restaurants-bars/sand-bar/

Seneca Harbor Station

Where: 3 N Franklin St., Watkins Glen

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; live music Friday-Saturday.

Known for: Seafood pastas, seafood entrees, and a panoramic view of Seneca Lake.

More info: senecaharborstation.com

Snug Harbor

Where: 9068 Snug Harbor Drive, Hammondsport

Hours: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 4-9 p.m. Friday; noon to 9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday.

Known for: The chef's table experience: A daily chef’s selection of tasting dishes matched with house-made sides and accoutrements.

More info: snugharborkeukalake.com

The Switzerland Inn

Where: 14109 Keuka Village Road, Hammondsport

Hours: noon to 10 p.m. daily.

Known for: Customer favorites include the shrimp and scallop scampi, kitchen sink pizza, surf & turf and a weekly prime rib special.

More info: theswitz.com

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Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

Where: 16 N Franklin St., Watkins Glen

Hours: 7-:10 a.m. breakfast; 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. lunch; 5-9 p.m. dinner

Known for: Strip steak, seafood, and salad.

More info: watkinsglenharborhotel.com

-- This story includes reporting previously published by the USA TODAY Network New York.

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