We had a great experience at the Finger Lakes Table. It was unique, delicious, and fun. My only critique is that it was pretty fast paced and over quicker than expected. Given the group table setup I wish there was more time for conversation and eating. Fantastic wine selection and impressive sourcing of the food.
Margo Gallegos
We did the super secret winery private chefs table tonight and…I don’t have words. The atmosphere was so incredibly cool I will give you that. The presentation of all of the dishes was impeccable. But, omg, the food…abysmal. We started with crudités with a champagne pairing. This was good and no complaints. Next was a black cod with radish paired with a white wine. This was still good although the dish was a little salty. The second wine I finished approximately half of. The third fish course, oh boy. They gave us a brown Riesling which was paired with caviar fish and roe. I tried the Riesling with the caviar and gagged. I couldn’t deal with it. That Riesling is the worst wine I have ever tasted. I had them box the rest of this dish because my palette was ruined. The fourth pairing was a Chateauneuf-du-Pape and venison over a lentil salad and morel mushroom. It was so incredibly salty and the lentil salad tasted like grass clippings. Absolutely horrible. I left it. The dessert was a vanilla cake with pop rocks and a port. This was quite tasty but the port was so tart. Also they gave us a bottle of water but never refilled it. I was so parched and then the check ins during dinner were so long I would be glad to see a human who worked there and black out and forget to ask. All in all, cool experience but absolutely not worth the cost of the private experience. Zero stars if I could.
Margo Gallegos
We did the super secret winery private chefs table tonight and…I don’t have words. The atmosphere was so incredibly cool I will give you that. The presentation of all of the dishes was impeccable. But, omg, the food…abysmal.
We started with crudités with a champagne pairing. This was good and no complaints. Next was a black cod with radish paired with a white wine. This was still good although the dish was a little salty. The second wine I finished approximately half of. The third fish course, oh boy. They gave us a brown Riesling which was paired with caviar fish and roe. I tried the Riesling with the caviar and gagged. I couldn’t deal with it. That Riesling is the worst wine I have ever tasted. I had them box the rest of this dish because my palette was ruined. The fourth pairing was a Chateauneuf-du-Pape and venison over a lentil salad and morel mushroom. It was so incredibly salty and the lentil salad tasted like grass clippings. Absolutely horrible. I left it. The dessert was a vanilla cake with pop rocks and a port. This was quite tasty but the port was so tart.
Also they gave us a bottle of water but never refilled it. I was so parched and then the check ins during dinner were so long I would be glad to see a human who worked there and black out and forget to ask.
All in all, cool experience but absolutely not worth the cost of the private experience. Zero stars if I could.
McKenzie Doss
I do want to note that my husband and I reserved the private dining area with the upgraded wine pairings so we expected it to be more expensive, however, it was unfortunately not worth the $1,000 for the dinner and the upgraded wine pairing. The wine was beautifully curated to the food and tried some wines we had never had and our server Link was awesome. The food was good (not GREAT) but nothing was hot. We were in a private room with the main table in another room and it felt like we were kind of forgotten in terms of the food. It was like they catered to the big table and then brought ours back to the table when they had a second.
The sommelier was so incredibly knowledgeable but he spoke so quickly, I couldn’t keep up and I would have loved to learn a bit more from him.
Overall, I would recommend sitting at the table and not getting a private seating because it didn’t seem to be worth the money. The food is the biggest piece of this puzzle if they could get a bit more creative with their dishes and continued with unique wine selections this would be fantastic. This was the most expensive meal we have ever had and we have traveled to many places to eat around the world and several Michelin rated restaurants (all with wine pairings) and none of them were $1,000+ for 2 people.
Barbara Cattalani
I took my husband here for his birthday. We are vegetarians and indicated that easily when making the reservation. We chose the FLX wine pairing with our meal. I can’t express how perfect our entire evening was!! The service was sublime- friendly but quiet and attentive. The sommelier was knowledgeable, well spoken and had such great taste. Each wine complimented our food perfectly. The food was the best we’ve had in a looong time or ever, really. The chef’s skills were amazing and our vegetarian substitutions were well crafted and thoughtful. The entire atmosphere was relaxed and warm but we felt like we were eating at an exclusive restaurant and being catered to. We give FLX table as many stars as possible and can’t wait to return!!
David C. Neal
Not our first time...and certain not our last. A wonderful evening. You won't be disappointed in the least!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Scheines
Wonderful chef. The home made bread and clafouti dessert were to die for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle Burke
Best peach dessert ever! Chef is great story teller!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Brule
An amazing evening of culinary delight, shared around a table of 12! The kitchen is part of the room, and the chef treats us to all kinds of insights into the dishes. Prix fixe, not inexpensive but of the highest quality. Highly recommended for a special night out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pam Koharchik
They make dining an experience with deliciously crafted food, the backstory to the dishes and clear attention to detail, especially with wine pairings (an additional $59-$179 depending on your wallet and style. My husband and I split one and it was enough for both of us). And get an additional bread to take home. It's divine.
The day I went was some of the most lackluster food I’ve had at a restaurant. One of the dishes was plain boiled corn with a plate of sauces from the supermarket. No amount of technique was required. That should tell you all you need to know.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Tim
I had an outstanding dining experience at FLX Table! From the moment we arrived, the ambiance set a sophisticated yet welcoming tone. The service was impeccable—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the menu. The tasting menu was a culinary masterpiece, each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The combination of creativity and quality ingredients was remarkable. The thoughtful wine pairings complemented each course perfectly. It’s clear that FLX Table is dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to indulge in a memorable meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
melody laurel
Small place, it was suggested from our server at Ardeen brewery, becouse there kitchen has closed earlier. Our charcuterie was lovely. Wanted to stay a bit longer but we had been driving for about six hours and we were both a bit beat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Todd Fellerman
Overall very good experience here. Didn't wow, bit still had a great time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tyler Walker
My wife and I almost never leave reviews on restaurants but we discussed this meal the entire 45 minute drive home and felt inclined to leave a review because of our experience.
Overall, we wanted to leave a positive review and felt bad about leaving 2 stars but there were so many flaws and issues with this meal and its execution. I don’t pretend to be a food critic but these are some of my observations:
1. Service is a bit cold, rushed and uninspired. The “chef” struggled through pronunciation of dishes and items in the dishes and at times struggled to explain each course which didn’t convey confidence in his abilities.
2. He never changed gloves in between handling the duck, vegetables, dessert etc. which was off putting.
3. The first course or bread and crudités was a bit strange. The bread itself was delicious but the vegetables were raw. The carrots clearly hadn’t been washed properly. The sauces were “ok” but they look like they are the same sauces or variations of them from every other review I read on Google. Also, 2/3s of our table left the vegetables untouched or lightly eaten. It was an odd offering.
4. The amuse bouche was a smoky chicken broth which had a nice flavor but absolutely did not connect to the rest of the meal.
5. The duck dish was STRANGE. It was a very long, floppy, poorly cut piece of duck that looked like it was sous vide prepared. My wife saw the chef remove the breast from the sous vide and then cut them and serve them. No pan sear for the fat side so by the time it was served, it was like warm and that delicious duck fat was chewy instead of crispy. Also, as my wife pointed out, the chef had a very difficult time cutting the duck which was embarrassing in itself for him. The greens the served the breast over were so unfitting for this dish. Half of my greens were just mint leaves. Disjointed, unrelated “salad” to the floppy duck breast that was served.
6. The ramp risotto with egg yolk was nice. Hint: Add some crispy shallots or charred leek to the top for texture
7. The caviar add on was unnecessary and was clearly for an up charge. I feel like an idiot for agreeing to it. It added no flavor to the dish.
8. The dessert tasted good but presentation was SLOPPY! My wife and I both watched in horror as the chef didn’t change his gloves and then struggled through a pathetic attempt at making an ice cream quenelle which he abandoned and served a misshapen slop of ice cream on the final dish. The rhubarb was runny so it mixed with the ginger crumble and made a mess. Lastly, the pop rocks were unnecessary and created a very strange and odd sensation that really had no place in the dessert.
9. The people that mention how rushed you feel at the end of the meal are dead on. You basically eat your last bite and then are ushered out of the dining room to another more cramped area to pay for your meal. Essentially told “you can stick around but just not here.”
This restaurant has a ton of potential and some of the dishes are redeemable. With a little more finesse, this could’ve been a good, but not great meal. However, the odd progression of dishes couple with the “chef’s” seeming ineptitude and end of dinner rush made for a lackluster meal. Certainly not worth the $400 you spend.
We had a great experience at the Finger Lakes Table. It was unique, delicious, and fun. My only critique is that it was pretty fast paced and over quicker than expected. Given the group table setup I wish there was more time for conversation and eating. Fantastic wine selection and impressive sourcing of the food.
We did the super secret winery private chefs table tonight and…I don’t have words. The atmosphere was so incredibly cool I will give you that. The presentation of all of the dishes was impeccable. But, omg, the food…abysmal. We started with crudités with a champagne pairing. This was good and no complaints. Next was a black cod with radish paired with a white wine. This was still good although the dish was a little salty. The second wine I finished approximately half of. The third fish course, oh boy. They gave us a brown Riesling which was paired with caviar fish and roe. I tried the Riesling with the caviar and gagged. I couldn’t deal with it. That Riesling is the worst wine I have ever tasted. I had them box the rest of this dish because my palette was ruined. The fourth pairing was a Chateauneuf-du-Pape and venison over a lentil salad and morel mushroom. It was so incredibly salty and the lentil salad tasted like grass clippings. Absolutely horrible. I left it. The dessert was a vanilla cake with pop rocks and a port. This was quite tasty but the port was so tart. Also they gave us a bottle of water but never refilled it. I was so parched and then the check ins during dinner were so long I would be glad to see a human who worked there and black out and forget to ask. All in all, cool experience but absolutely not worth the cost of the private experience. Zero stars if I could.
We did the super secret winery private chefs table tonight and…I don’t have words. The atmosphere was so incredibly cool I will give you that. The presentation of all of the dishes was impeccable. But, omg, the food…abysmal.
We started with crudités with a champagne pairing. This was good and no complaints. Next was a black cod with radish paired with a white wine. This was still good although the dish was a little salty. The second wine I finished approximately half of. The third fish course, oh boy. They gave us a brown Riesling which was paired with caviar fish and roe. I tried the Riesling with the caviar and gagged. I couldn’t deal with it. That Riesling is the worst wine I have ever tasted. I had them box the rest of this dish because my palette was ruined. The fourth pairing was a Chateauneuf-du-Pape and venison over a lentil salad and morel mushroom. It was so incredibly salty and the lentil salad tasted like grass clippings. Absolutely horrible. I left it. The dessert was a vanilla cake with pop rocks and a port. This was quite tasty but the port was so tart.
Also they gave us a bottle of water but never refilled it. I was so parched and then the check ins during dinner were so long I would be glad to see a human who worked there and black out and forget to ask.
All in all, cool experience but absolutely not worth the cost of the private experience. Zero stars if I could.
I do want to note that my husband and I reserved the private dining area with the upgraded wine pairings so we expected it to be more expensive, however, it was unfortunately not worth the $1,000 for the dinner and the upgraded wine pairing. The wine was beautifully curated to the food and tried some wines we had never had and our server Link was awesome. The food was good (not GREAT) but nothing was hot. We were in a private room with the main table in another room and it felt like we were kind of forgotten in terms of the food. It was like they catered to the big table and then brought ours back to the table when they had a second.
The sommelier was so incredibly knowledgeable but he spoke so quickly, I couldn’t keep up and I would have loved to learn a bit more from him.
Overall, I would recommend sitting at the table and not getting a private seating because it didn’t seem to be worth the money. The food is the biggest piece of this puzzle if they could get a bit more creative with their dishes and continued with unique wine selections this would be fantastic. This was the most expensive meal we have ever had and we have traveled to many places to eat around the world and several Michelin rated restaurants (all with wine pairings) and none of them were $1,000+ for 2 people.
I took my husband here for his birthday. We are vegetarians and indicated that easily when making the reservation. We chose the FLX wine pairing with our meal. I can’t express how perfect our entire evening was!! The service was sublime- friendly but quiet and attentive. The sommelier was knowledgeable, well spoken and had such great taste. Each wine complimented our food perfectly. The food was the best we’ve had in a looong time or ever, really. The chef’s skills were amazing and our vegetarian substitutions were well crafted and thoughtful. The entire atmosphere was relaxed and warm but we felt like we were eating at an exclusive restaurant and being catered to. We give FLX table as many stars as possible and can’t wait to return!!
Not our first time...and certain not our last. A wonderful evening. You won't be disappointed in the least!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful chef. The home made bread and clafouti dessert were to die for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best peach dessert ever! Chef is great story teller!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An amazing evening of culinary delight, shared around a table of 12! The kitchen is part of the room, and the chef treats us to all kinds of insights into the dishes. Prix fixe, not inexpensive but of the highest quality. Highly recommended for a special night out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They make dining an experience with deliciously crafted food, the backstory to the dishes and clear attention to detail, especially with wine pairings (an additional $59-$179 depending on your wallet and style. My husband and I split one and it was enough for both of us). And get an additional bread to take home. It's divine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The day I went was some of the most lackluster food I’ve had at a restaurant. One of the dishes was plain boiled corn with a plate of sauces from the supermarket. No amount of technique was required. That should tell you all you need to know.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
I had an outstanding dining experience at FLX Table! From the moment we arrived, the ambiance set a sophisticated yet welcoming tone. The service was impeccable—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the menu. The tasting menu was a culinary masterpiece, each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The combination of creativity and quality ingredients was remarkable. The thoughtful wine pairings complemented each course perfectly. It’s clear that FLX Table is dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to indulge in a memorable meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small place, it was suggested from our server at Ardeen brewery, becouse there kitchen has closed earlier.
Our charcuterie was lovely. Wanted to stay a bit longer but we had been driving for about six hours and we were both a bit beat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall very good experience here. Didn't wow, bit still had a great time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
My wife and I almost never leave reviews on restaurants but we discussed this meal the entire 45 minute drive home and felt inclined to leave a review because of our experience.
Overall, we wanted to leave a positive review and felt bad about leaving 2 stars but there were so many flaws and issues with this meal and its execution. I don’t pretend to be a food critic but these are some of my observations:
1. Service is a bit cold, rushed and uninspired. The “chef” struggled through pronunciation of dishes and items in the dishes and at times struggled to explain each course which didn’t convey confidence in his abilities.
2. He never changed gloves in between handling the duck, vegetables, dessert etc. which was off putting.
3. The first course or bread and crudités was a bit strange. The bread itself was delicious but the vegetables were raw. The carrots clearly hadn’t been washed properly. The sauces were “ok” but they look like they are the same sauces or variations of them from every other review I read on Google. Also, 2/3s of our table left the vegetables untouched or lightly eaten. It was an odd offering.
4. The amuse bouche was a smoky chicken broth which had a nice flavor but absolutely did not connect to the rest of the meal.
5. The duck dish was STRANGE. It was a very long, floppy, poorly cut piece of duck that looked like it was sous vide prepared. My wife saw the chef remove the breast from the sous vide and then cut them and serve them. No pan sear for the fat side so by the time it was served, it was like warm and that delicious duck fat was chewy instead of crispy. Also, as my wife pointed out, the chef had a very difficult time cutting the duck which was embarrassing in itself for him.
The greens the served the breast over were so unfitting for this dish. Half of my greens were just mint leaves. Disjointed, unrelated “salad” to the floppy duck breast that was served.
6. The ramp risotto with egg yolk was nice. Hint: Add some crispy shallots or charred leek to the top for texture
7. The caviar add on was unnecessary and was clearly for an up charge. I feel like an idiot for agreeing to it. It added no flavor to the dish.
8. The dessert tasted good but presentation was SLOPPY! My wife and I both watched in horror as the chef didn’t change his gloves and then struggled through a pathetic attempt at making an ice cream quenelle which he abandoned and served a misshapen slop of ice cream on the final dish. The rhubarb was runny so it mixed with the ginger crumble and made a mess. Lastly, the pop rocks were unnecessary and created a very strange and odd sensation that really had no place in the dessert.
9. The people that mention how rushed you feel at the end of the meal are dead on. You basically eat your last bite and then are ushered out of the dining room to another more cramped area to pay for your meal. Essentially told “you can stick around but just not here.”
This restaurant has a ton of potential and some of the dishes are redeemable. With a little more finesse, this could’ve been a good, but not great meal. However, the odd progression of dishes couple with the “chef’s” seeming ineptitude and end of dinner rush made for a lackluster meal. Certainly not worth the $400 you spend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
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