18th Amendment - Restaurant in Penn Yan - 7 Main St, USA

Truly can't say enough about how incredible this place is. Using fresh local ingredients, a cozy fun environment and the cocktails were out of this world good. The owner even took time to give me some tips of her own for creating simple syrups and how to mix certain drinks. We started with the fried green tomatoes and bean salad, then my wife got the "Pen" option for the night. Delicious Pork Sambuca with capers and perfectly season vegetables. I went with the "Water" option. Blackened shrimp and pumpkin gnocchi in a creole cream sauce with the perfect amount of warmth and kick. This was by far and away the best dining experience for our honeymoon. Every single time we're even remotely close to the area, we're coming back!!!

Absolutely loved this place. Cool speakeasy type atmosphere. Bartenders were excellent. They make a mean drink. The food is high class but it’s not stuffy. Make time for a night out here.

Best meal we have had in a long time. We used to live in NYC and this place would do well there, so that is saying a lot. Excellent service. The fish was amazing (a Mahi Mahi special), beautiful wedge salad, and slow roasted chicken with a Chimichurri sauce. A fantastic Weis wine from Keuka Lake and a really yummy special margarita, plus live music by a pianist. A special place and locally owned and operated.

I highly recommend this restaurant. Everything was perfect from the service of the staff, the imaginative cocktails created by Nick, to the amazing food. My wife and I spoke to the owner and heard all the stories of how our meals were selected for the menu. We had the fried green tomatoes (pictured), filet mignon, and the pork saltimboca. Do yourself a favor, make reservations and go to this gem of a restaurant.

Delicious cocktails. Love the variety of the drinks and the original ideas. Very creative and inspired. The bartender Nicolas really takes pride in his drinks, and you can honestly tell immediately just from the first sip. If you are looking for not your average drink, you should definitely try this place out.

We had the chance to try out 18th Amendment for the first time this weekend. The food and drinks were great, and the bar atmosphere was lively. There are several unique cocktails crafted by Nick the bartender available with local FLX spirits or other well known labels. Fried green tomato and bean salad, and the tuna / avocado stack were a great start. The mains were perfectly cooked - a filet for me (with the best veg side ever), and the knife and fork burger for my wife. Dessert was a berry panna cotta and the perfect ending. We can't wait to visit again on our next visit to Penn Yan.

Great addition to Penn Yan’s food scene! Dined here 9 months ago and had a terrible experience- too many negatives to list here. Happy it’s now under new management; same who manage Burnt Rose Wine Bar next door. Much better experience! Attentive, professional and sober staff, delicious food & cocktails, and a nice vibe. I would give a 4.5 if I could. A five star experience for me would include an amuse-bouche and food slightly more refined. We had the smoked chicken and pan roasted potatoes with a chimichurri sauce. I would have liked a veggie on the plate too. Still a great experience. We will definitely return.

Stopped in for an after dinner cocktail and was absolutely delighted with the quality and attention to detail that is put into the craft beverages at this restaurant. Sat at the bar and received excellent service and had the bonus of having front row seats to the excellent craftsmanship that went into making the delicious and visually pleasing cocktails. Didn’t get food, but everything coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled outstanding. Strongly recommend this establishment if spending any time in the area.