Galene

My fiancé and I had the best experience at galene! The food was exceptional we had half a pound of the Argentina steamed shrimp which was to die for. The whipped feta and beets starter was fantastic and so flavorful! Our meals on top of it all were delicious! We ordered the steak frites and Gnocchetti And Clams. On top of it all we had the wonderful server Maleena! She went above and beyond to make our experience special and she was so kind! Do not skip on the dessert because the chocolate cake with ganache was rich and a perfect way to end the meal! We will definitely be back!

WOW. We love Galene. The atmosphere and service are 10/10. The last time we went we sat in the bar area and the bartender was very attentive. But the most impressive thing is the food - we were blown away. The best things were any of the pastas, the shrimp bao buns, and the red shrimp, but we loved everything (orange chicken and steak frites). The red shrimp honestly tasted better than lobster, and came with a really good garlic butter. We would order this over and over. The shrimp bao buns didn't' just have tiny chopped up shrimp - it had large chunks of shrimp and you could taste them. The prices are also very fair. In the summer you can even see the lake and eat outside which is a plus. Galene is now one of our favorite restaurants in the area and can't wait to go back.

This is the second time I've made the drive from Webster and it's well worth the trip -- just 35 minutes which surprised us! Everything is very clean and so much attention to detail. The specialty cocktails were awesome, as were the meals. 10/10 recommend!

My partner and I were in town for dinner and they provided a wonderful experience. The Tin Can was a surprise! As a new-bie I honestly didn't know what that meant. I thought it was for plating but NO its canned seafood. Not my type as I wanted "fresh seafood" and that was the only option I saw for scallops. They were VERY nice and took it off the bill as we didn't eat it. We also order the following- Double Cheese Burger Club- 10/10 (fries 7/10) Fried Pickles- 10/10 Street Corn- 10/10 (chips meh/10) Rigatoni w/ Broken Meatball- 10/10 Service- Exceptional service! I would suggest the servers don't focus on price when talking to guests. Just explain what each dish is and how good the differences in your product are. I made it clear I was excited for some fresh seafood and I feel I should of been turned a different direction when I brought up the tin scallops. Atmosphere- Clean and properly priced! Great venue for a larger party's or small date night! Lots of parking and they had an excellent selection of cocktails to choose from. Top shelf liquor options were also good.

Stopped in for drinks with another couple on Valentine's Day and had a great time sitting at the bar. Have been before for dinner and was pleased. Everything nice will cost you but sometimes it's worth it and Galene is!

The foil wrapped Haddock was amazing! Great service. Great atmosphere. The beet appetizer was also delicious and Im so glad we tried it. Highly recommend!!

Galene was a fun night out. Our waitress Michaela was very attentive and charming. The restaurant was busier than similar spots in the city even on a Sat night. We had the shrimp salad and coconut shrimp, both were great. The chicken cutlet main was good but a tad dry, the special braciole fantastic in spite of coming out early. Dessert bundino was ok. Cocktails included multiple tiki and tiki inspired drinks- all were delicious. We will be back.

My friends told me about two great restaurants to try in the Livonia area. Galene and Ember…. WOWW what an amazing experience. The food, the drinks and the atmosphere. I will definitely be making the trip here from Rochester again!

This is officially in the Rochester area rotation. Oysters, table by the water. Clean and modern decor. Service was fantastic, kitchen was timely, menu was lean, though above average I'd say. A quick drive down 390 for a sunset evening? No brainer.

Had the fried pickles..... they made it too complex.....some things were better left alone. Dan Dan noodles were good. The seafood in foil was rather plain. I'd rate it about Galene 7/10. Above average, but not excellent. I will say the wait staff is excellent and well trained. They understand what they are serving, down to the ingredients. It is a ver nice atmosphere and nice views by the lake.

Beautiful location on the water & accessible by boat. Ambiance was lovely. Food was solid. Only knock was they don't do any modifications or substitutions (ie no adding a protein to a salad), which can be limiting depending on your group diet restrictions. Otherwise our waiter was friendly and attentive.

Service was good the meal was over priced and cold when served. The manager did come by but what can she do about it.

The ambiance of this place is modern and super cozy but also fancy. Loved sitting in here. I was on a date so I didn't even try any of the bread because he wasn't eating it and I didn't want to look like a fatso. Big mistake, wish I tried it. It looked really good. We both enjoyed the oysters. My Caesar salad was pretty much a pile of parmesan cheese on a plate. Very strange. And pretty disappointing... when all you ask for is a Caesar salad and they give you a pile of cheese. Service was good. Will come back to try a different meal.

Lovely setting on the north end of Canesus Lake, charismatic servers... and then there is the food. And the wine! Some of my local favorites, including Dr. Constantine Frank's Gruner, Prince Edward Island oysters from our friends in North Canada, house-handmade pastas soaked in clam and Italian sausage Parmesan broth.

Very beautiful and upscale atmosphere, but a touch loud. We went with friends and shared a bunch of dishes. Our favorite was the huli huli chicken. I could have eaten just that and been happy. The peel and eat shrimp was great. Shrimp salad was incredible. Fried to perfection! We got a pasta dish and the steak frites as well, both of which were solid. I enjoyed their espresso martini. Our waitress was clearly new and tried her best. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is because I'm comparing it to their sister restaurant, Ember, and nothing can quite be at that level for us. Will definitely be back!

Delicious food, drinks and fresh oysters. What more could you want? I highly recommend the steak & frites as an entree. The steak was cooked perfectly and the frites had the perfect crisp. We will definitely be back to Galene's!

The food was great, with a strangely eclectic menu of Italian and Asian. I enjoyed my Dan Dan Noodles and my wife liked her pasta. Only issue I had here the service. Good, not great. They overcharged us for something and fixed it quick. We didn't get any bread to start the meal. It just seemed slow.

We had dinner here while in the area on vacation. We had a reservation at 6PM and the parking lot was full when we arrived so parked on the grass along the highway. We had a short wait for our table and during the wait a spot fortunately opened up so we scooted out to move the car off the road. The cocktail list had a lot of great options; I went with the spicy Manhattan which was quite good. It definitely has a bit of a kick from the chili peppers! We shared a whipped ricotta appetizer which was very good and definitely large enough to share. For my entree, I had the gnocchi with chicken confit and wild mushrooms. This was excellent! They use a lot of local suppliers for ingredients which is always nice to see. The only area for improvement we saw was that entrees came out before we finished our appetizer and then we were asked about ordering dessert when we were still finishing entrees. It was not near closing, there were lots of open tables, and we weren't dawdling, so I'm not sure what the rush was about. I did get a dessert, a Mexican pots d creme and it was excellent. I'm not sure if maybe they get a lot of customers who want to get in and out quickly? It was our last night of vacation though, and we weren't in a rush.

Everything was phenomenal! The food quality was superior. The interior was absolutely beautiful and the views are unsurpassed. Sarah our server was so attentive and pleasant. And the front of the house attendant Kyra was coming around making sure our dinning experience was going well . Even Luke one of the chefs stopped by our table to see if everything was to our liking . Such a great place ! Highly recommend it .

This was our first time at Galene's but it definitely won't be our last! We started outside on the patio overlooking Conesus Lake where the views were incredible!! The outdoor bartenders were attentive and friendly!! Our meal was one of the best!! Our waitress Allie made us feel welcome and explained ALL of the specials in detail!! We loved the beet and feta salad and the homemade bread was excellent!! We tried the foil haddock chioppino and the homemade rigatoni with meatball and sausage pieces!! Looking forward to returning soon!!

What a great place to enjoy dinner! The options are endless - from dining inside, to dining in the enclosed patio, to waterfront quick order meals - you can't go wrong. We were sat on the enclosed patio for dinner and everything from the waitstaff to the bartenders and the food was just exceptional. The cocktails are very fairly priced and well crafted. Restaurant offered a bread plate with homemade bread assortment that included fresh baked and warm options including fresh hush puppies. So very good! We ordered oysters and shrimp for the appetizer. Both were fresh and flavorful. Dinner was the salmon with sweet potato purée and cucumber salsa. Cooked to perfection and great on a warm summer night. The pork was breaded perfectly, crispy and light with a mole sauce that is to die for. Topped with a fresh greens and sour crème. Just delicious. Prices were spot on for the level of service and quality of food. Our meal included two craft cocktails, two tall draft Guinness, shrimp, oysters, two entrees, and one dessert was about $130 plus tip. If you are looking for a nice night out, exceptional service, and food full of flavors that are perfectly balanced - this is the place!

Ambiance ..10 stars! Food..10 stars Service..10 stars Price..for all the above ...price worth it. Really in today's world on par, but then you add that view and tastiness of food! I was very happy with couple appetizers and their wonderful cocktails!! Red Shrimp..luscious! Fried pickles! What? How could I love s fried pickle! Very different! But those cocktails!!!!!

Everything was wonderful. Our server was spectacular, loved the coconut shrimp appetizer, good bread, and the steak-frites entrée was very good. The steak was cooked as requested, the sauces were delicious too. The fries were plentiful...I would prefer the dish served on a plate (not a bowl) so that the fries did not get soggy. As served there was sort of a poutine-vibe. We enjoyed the budino dessert. The restaurant is lovely. There is a lively bar, inside seating, three-season room area, outside bar and patio seating. I loved the options and lake view. Negative: Galenes applies a 3% "convenience fee" to every bill. Whose convenience? Becoming an common practice, stoking inflation.

Went to Galenes for my wife's birthday and it was a great. The menu has something for everyone and prices are fair. Both my wife and I had the deconstructed beef Wellington which was a bargain for the amount of beef. Service was great and wine pours are generous. Cocktails are fun and unique. Next time we will try the porch for a more casual experience.

Late to party! Gotta to review this place when we was there in May. The building isnt hard to find, its next to lake... I took my date out to that nice restaurant for our dinner date. Hostess is really nice & friendly. She got us a table at patio window something like that. The view to lake is absolutely pretty!! Waitress is nice & friendly because she realized that we're deaf. She showed us on menu for drinks. We ordered drinks. She delivered us perfectly. Food? We found what we wanted & ordered. She delivered food to us & we looked at.. wow. Fancy. We took bite.. hey, its pretty good!! Waitress is doing fabulous job! We enjoyed our dinner and view to lake! Price? Little bit pricey but hey, its dinner date :) that place is definitely good for date night or family dinner. Probably will come back again if we want have our dinner date..

I stopped by for brunch during a beautiful Sunday drive and was truly delighted. The lakeside setting was spectacular and the staff was friendly and inviting. I sat out back looking outward on Conesus Lake sipping a summer drink and eating my sandwhich while soaking in the sunshine. Plenty of outdoor seating, great food and drinks all at an affordable price.

This restaurant has nice ambience along the lake and has attentive management. That was not enough to justify more than one star. First, they lost our reservations. We were then seated in a very noisy area next to the toilet and could not converse (it was a special evening for us). Then they told us that they were out of the two entrees that we went there for to begin with. And it was only 6:45 PM. We waited. And waited. After about 50 minutes they told us they had lost our orders. After another 10-15 minutes we were served, but they brought out someone else's order. Finally we were served our orders. I am sorry to report that the food was mostly mediocre. The fish fry was flavorless. My shrimp salad was made with poorly breaded shrimp (and why pair breaded shrimp with a salad???). Our third guest ordered the eggplant dish which, by contrast, was quite good. In their favor, the management was apologetic and did take $20 off the meal, which was over $100 for three. That was a bit steep given that we did not order appetizers, drinks, or deserts. I don't think it was enough of a discount to make up for a real comedy of errors. I think this restaurant could do a lot better and is in a position to be a really quality place. I hope they improve.

Wow! We finally found a restaurant in the area that is actually very good! We moved to Farmington from central Connecticut almost 2 years ago and have been looking for a fine dining experience close to home. We were so disappointed with so many local eateries we were resigning ourselves to trudging into Rochester to find good food. But we struck paydirt with Galene. We will be back often. #SoonToBeRegulars!

Pros: Beautiful building, stunning view of the lake. The menu has a wide range of creative and appealing offerings, and the food was prepared well. Cons: It's fairly loud and difficult to carry on a conversation. Biggest drawback- horrible service. The waitress acted bothered to serve us, and rushed through our meal. She was REALLY rude.

I recently went here for a Sunday brunch with my family. Service, food, and ambiance was excellent. Beautiful location overlooking Conesus Lake with a cozy fireplace. We'll be back again soon!

I do not recommend this establishment. When asked if cheese could be removed from the salad we were told Chef Liam would not alter any dish and the only option was a side salad with no dressing. The menu specifies no substitutions however it does not say no removal. Substitute in American English is defined as a person or thing acting or serving in place of another. Remove in American English is defined as to move by lifting, pushing aside or taking away. Asking to remove the cheese is not substituting the cheese. On top of their inability to REMOVE not SUBSTITUTE any item on the menu they are incapable of serving the correct beverage when ordered. Both drinks were wrong. We left due to an unbelievably terrible experience and went to their sister location in Livonia, Ember. Ember was excellent. Skip this sorry excuse for an establishment and go to the OG Ember. It's amazing how the same ownership produces operational excellence at Ember and a complete shit show at Galene's. I highly recommend training Galene's on the processes from Ember - you may then have a restaurant worth visiting.

The food was excellent. My favorite dish was the scallops from the starters menu but I had it as my main with a salad. My party ordered several appetizers, such as the garlic bread, the Swedish meatballs and the fried pickles, they were all delicious. I would never have ordered the fried pickles because I imagined a fried pickle. That was way off from what we got. I loved it. We were a party of six celebrating three birthdays and were given a semi private room with a beautiful view of the lake. The service was very good. We had only one complaint, which was they ran out of the only chicken entree on the menu and they ran out of ginger ale. Not a big deal but they charged us for the ginger ale, anyway!! Apparently, this happens on Sundays, running out of things. All in all it was a wonderful experience.

Food is very good. Twice we've had John as our waiter and he has been outstanding. This is a major upgrade to the location from previous owners. One small suggestion to improve...the last time we were there the staff was slow to remove dirty dishes between courses and at the end.

There's so much to love about Galene! The restaurant has a great vibe, super trendy. Indoors, the atmosphere is a bit more high end, while outside is more casual which is perfect if you come via boat. The food and drinks are also excellent. Some of my favorite dishes include the Cajun Shrimp, Port & Beef Meatballs, Salmon and the shrimp salad. They also have a raw bar with a variety of options. If you're looking for a fun place on the lake, Galene is a great choice!

Very excellent. My only complaint is, although the drinks are well mixed, they will not satisfy those of us from keuka wine country in terms of portion.

Excellent food, service, wonderful lake view dinning. Beautiful decor and friendly staff. Thank you for the superior service & gourmet meal. Shrimp, oysters & salmon delicious. You made our team celebration an amazing event! Going back soon

It was okay. I took my wife here for a valentines dinner. We waited there at the entrance even tho we had a reservation and people came in behind us yet they were still being seated before us. Finally get a table and it's out back facing the servers desk... then the only thing my wife wanted was a steak and of course they had just put in the last order just before arriving to our table. The food was ok, but the experience was not there. We had wanted to try this place so I thought I'd surprise her, but it would probably be better for like a mid summer stop off the water.

Went here for a drink the other night. Enjoyed it so much had apps, dinner, and dessert sitting at bar. Honestly not my typical type of place to go. Everything we had was excellent. Wife swore by the Espresso Martini made by Jane as one of the best. Jane's service was fantastic and on point. Highly recommend a bar spot whenever she is on! PS...I never met or saw Jane before...real recommendation!

I got the vegetable ceviche and the salmon dish. Both were amazing. My hubby enjoyed his plates as well. Top 5 meals I've ever had! Great location on the lake for nice views.

We stopped here on our to our weekend getaway and it was such a perfect spot! Beautiful for a date night or to gather with some friends or family for good food/scenery. There is a patio out back you can walk to that overlooks the lake, absolutely stunning. We received great, friendly service from the hostess and waiter! The bartender served us some fairly tasty drinks and the meals they served were fantastic! Brought out complimentary bread (multiples types) which is always my favorite part lol! Go check it out!!

I was there when it was Hook & Spoon - COMPLETELY different restaurant. They did a great job with the interior - no more cold draft when someone opens the door ;-). Services was fantastic! Thank you... Dinner - Wow... We had the Garlic Bread, Oysters, Shrimp as the apps, I had the Filet and my wife had the Fried Cauliflower... All of it was awesome! I hope round two will be just as good if not better... You will not be able to get into that place in the summer... just sayn ;-)

We reserved at 715 for a group of 4, but came at 645 to have a drink before dinner. the bar was chaos. We waited at least 20 minutes to order a drink. We were seated at 800 for ou 715 reservation. Our meals came around 900. The food was good but we were too hungry hy then to really appreciate. I would not recommend.

Best dining experience in Livingston County! Food is always outstanding and the location is beautiful - lakefront at its best.

Huli Huli chicken skewers are a must. The pit beef sandwich and the pork cutlets are hits too. Nice view/atmosphere, good service, great food.

A lovely space with a lovely view. An exceptional young waiter. A dirty menu. Disappointing food. Won't be back. A shame.

Excellent food and the service was great. The food came out super quick and tasted SO good. Our server are great recommendations

We sat outside and ordered food from the walk up window. The girl helping us was so rude! She definitely did not enjoy her job or have any clue about customer service. My husband and I were looking forward to a relaxing dinner with a lovely view but it was tainted by this staff member and a loose German Shepard wandering around urinating on the tables and chairs around us. We won't be back.

Had dinner here tonight. The service was great. The food was fantastic. We had the Smoked Salmon Toast and the Peel and Eat shrimp as appetizers. Both were really good the shrimp were super tender and the garlic butter is delicious. We both had the filet (deconstructed beef Wellington). Really good. Heads up, they do not cook the beef to your desired temperature, you get it how they cook it. It came out just about medium, which is how we like it, so it was perfect. We had the butterscotch pudding and the key lime cheesecake for desert. They were great too. Absolutely nothing to complain about here. If there was one thing...it was a Sunday and the menu is limited on Sundays. No big deal, there were plenty of options. Good beer list and the cocktails were good too. If you have never been here, it is right on the water too, so great views. Recommended!!

Went to the bar for a drink and light food. The counter was a mess and the bartenders were awful. One scowled the entire time and never acknowledged us and the other kept checking her phone. We ended up leaving after about a half hour with the counter still a mess and never being waited on for food and it wasn't crowded. Used to enjoy this place but not sure we will return again. Disappointing!!!

Went here for dinner one night there was a great atmosphere and good food for a reasonable price. We got the mussels as an appetizer it was delicious. We got the blackened shrimp and salmon for entrées both very good. Although at first we thought the portions look small we were actually full. We then got the blueberry dessert really delicious. Our only complaint was that the busser kept clearing our plates before we were done. It was actually really awkward because we kept trying to take the plates back. Can she relax maybe? Jesus, was on the verge of telling the owner how relentless she was to take my plate! Regardless, we will definitely be going back!

Went and checked this place out today for a drink! Glad they were able to keep a restaurant in this location and reopened something new! Right on the water - you can't beat the view!

Excellent service (Morgan)! The food was terrific...who does Red Snapper fire their Beer Battered Fish? Galene does and wow! The Pit Beef was chosen by three of our party also the Fried Green Tomato Sandwich and the Pork Rib Eye were all top notch! I'm not big on dessert but I'm glad I had the Orange Creme Brulee. We'll be back!

This was a terrible experience. Server had no information for our questions. No substititions??!!?? Wanted fries instead of grits. Nope . Was told no. Wanted to order a meal Togo and was told kitchen was closed. An hour and a half before closing. Very poorly run.

What a pleasant surprise--wonderful view of Lake Conesus (only kidding about that putting Lake first makes it sound so much larger!) matched by a menu that is interesting and creative, plus the food was first rate. Our server John) had to explain many elements of the menu and preperation, but he was so good at it. The portions were over size (for me) and the price was affordable. A pleasant surprise because it's a very tony looking establishment. We waited so long for this place to open up again. The previous owners failed to ignite any sparks. But Galene is on the map to be a big hit this summer for sure. Can't wait to return.

My wife and I went to Galene's in Lakeville for our anniversary dinner. We both chose the petit filet for our main course after sharing a skewered chicken appetizer and found the tastes very delicious and the beef very tender. The seating allowed a great view of Conesus lake as well. Service was good and We were overall pleased.

The food was excellent and server was pleasant and efficient. A couple of suggestions: -The bartender had her extended family at the bar including a young baby and a toddler, very cute but listening to a baby squealing for it's mother does not make for a relaxed dinning experience. -When the check arrived it had a credit card surcharge added. This is highly unusual and on top of a $225 dinner seemed a bit petty. I have dined nationally and internationally for over 40 years and have only encountered this practice once before. I'm sure smartly run establishments have found ways to offset credit card fees.

Went there the first time since it was Hook and Spoon. Hostess seemed unorganized. Wasnt clear what they wanted from us? After a several minutes of waiting to hear if they had a table or if we had to wait nothing but still not even eye contact. We then asked if we could sit at a hi top in the bar area and they said that would be fine. After waiting for about ten minutes I asked if the hi tops had service or if we had to order at the bar and was told they would get someone to wait on us. Another 10 minutes of waiting we left! Wont be going back