2 Ames

Enjoyed takeout Negronis with our cottage supper one night then followed it up with their awesome Sunday night fried chicken dinner with the delicious slaw and mashed potatoes. We appreciate such tasty food (and drinks) for takeout! So glad they’re open for take out during this unusual summer.

Had a wonderful dinner with my husband, son and his fiance. We started with fine wine, the brussel sprouts and the blood orange salad. All selections were fabulous. For entrees, the guys had the scallops; they said the BEST scallops they've ever had ( both have eaten scallops all over the country)! I had the smash burger with fries - delicious! Son's fiance had the veggie pasta and she loved it. 2 Ames was a great dining experience all around. Try it; you won't be disappointed!

Enjoyed Taco Tuesday very much. Had a delicious garden taco for the vegetarian in the family, blackened shrimp tacos for the pescatarians, and carnitas tacos. 3 tacos on each plate served with rice and sautéed vegetables which were wonderfully prepared. The lettuce on our salads tasted like it was fresh from the garden. Our server was super friendly and adorable. We had a wonderful night. Highly recommend!

Great addition to the Institute! Love coming to listen to the live jazz music. Food is also really yummy. I always get the triple cooked fries or oxtail poutine and what ever daily special they have. The Chautauquans that own this establishment are very personable and take their time to get to know their guests. Definitely a home-y and friendly vibe. If you like good wine, this is the place to go. So many different options to try. Can’t wait to see their approach to serving the community during COVID-19. I know I’ll be looking forward to some good curbside pickup with my favorite wine.Ps. The house wine is a Montepulciano. It’s good and at a great price point.

We stopped for coffee and were happy to find our new favorite coffee shop in the area! Lattes were much higher quality than available elsewhere in the Institute and baked good looked good. They have a great COVID set up too - you stand outside and order through a window. No outdoor seating but plenty of benches available nearby. The barista said they were planning on staying open through the winter so we will definitely be supporting them!

A truly incredible place and one-of-a-kind experience. 2 Ames brings such a unique vision into the food and drinks they offer. I’ve eaten here for years, whether it be dinner, lunch, or brunch, and it’s consistently exceeded my expectations. No joke, some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had.I’ve always recommended 2 Ames to anyone visiting Chautauqua and will continue to.

This is a very good restaurant. The location is top notch and the ambiance is very pleasing, though occasionally it is a bit cold. The food is quite upscale but consistently high quality and tasty no matter what’s on the menu. Maybe not the best for kids as the selection is more veered to explorative pallets and the experience is not speedy. Overall a must visit restaurant (I would recommend a reservation)!

Danny the owner was very welcoming, made us a few phenomenal drinks, and we enjoyed our time there. I was blown away by the coffee. We will definitely be coming back next season!