Escape to Ellicottville guidebook
Food scene
Popular restaurant in town, best option for fine dinning in Ellicottville. Dina’s prepares satisfying, healthy foods that appeal to a health-conscious clientele. Dina’s selections are made to order from local, fresh ingredients whenever possible. We take pride in what we serve – including our selection of homemade cakes, cookies, pies and other sweet endings. No reservations taken – we want you to be spontaneous!
78 locals recommend
Dina's
15 Washington StPopular restaurant in town, best option for fine dinning in Ellicottville. Dina’s prepares satisfying, healthy foods that appeal to a health-conscious clientele. Dina’s selections are made to order from local, fresh ingredients whenever possible. We take pride in what we serve – including our selection of homemade cakes, cookies, pies and other sweet endings. No reservations taken – we want you to be spontaneous!
Ellicottville Brewing Company
28 Monroe StExcellent Mexican food
Located right at our resort!!! Unique menu items: Vegetables Spring Roll, Black Pepper Seared Tuna “Napoleon” or a California Reuben on Asiago Bread. Super convenient for our guests .
14 locals recommend
John Harvard's Brew House
6447 Holiday Valley RdLocated right at our resort!!! Unique menu items: Vegetables Spring Roll, Black Pepper Seared Tuna “Napoleon” or a California Reuben on Asiago Bread. Super convenient for our guests .
The Ellicottville Brewing Company is a select micro-brewery of fabulous craft beers with a tremendous American cuisine menu. Available: Bar tours, rehearsal dinner, private parties in our European style beer garden. Brewery Tours Friday-Sundays, Noon, 2pm and 4pm
128 locals recommend
Ellicottville Brewing Company
28 Monroe StThe Ellicottville Brewing Company is a select micro-brewery of fabulous craft beers with a tremendous American cuisine menu. Available: Bar tours, rehearsal dinner, private parties in our European style beer garden. Brewery Tours Friday-Sundays, Noon, 2pm and 4pm
Silver Fox is one of Ellicottville’s best-kept secrets. Nestled behind Madigan’s, fabulous menu and extensive wine list offer a casual fine dining experience to match any palate. Menu includes fresh fish, pasta’s, land fresh cut steaks as well as the best chicken wings in town.
24 locals recommend
The Silver Fox Steakhouse
23 Hughey AlleySilver Fox is one of Ellicottville’s best-kept secrets. Nestled behind Madigan’s, fabulous menu and extensive wine list offer a casual fine dining experience to match any palate. Menu includes fresh fish, pasta’s, land fresh cut steaks as well as the best chicken wings in town.
West Rose serves dinner and brunch. Menus change frequently, are inspired by what’s in season and reflect our commitment to utilize goods obtained from local farmers and producers.
48 locals recommend
West Rose
23 Washington StWest Rose serves dinner and brunch. Menus change frequently, are inspired by what’s in season and reflect our commitment to utilize goods obtained from local farmers and producers.
You'll find a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Ellicottville—where our food, service and vibe will keep you coming back for more. From pasta and sandwiches, to an extensive wine menu, Villaggio is the perfect place for dinner or a beverage.
59 locals recommend
Villaggio
7 Monroe StYou'll find a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Ellicottville—where our food, service and vibe will keep you coming back for more. From pasta and sandwiches, to an extensive wine menu, Villaggio is the perfect place for dinner or a beverage.
Bar/ Food
Fun popular hangout .Home cooking lunches, upstairs available for private parties, pool tables, foosball, good times, good tunes, good friends
25 locals recommend
Madigan's
36 Washington StFun popular hangout .Home cooking lunches, upstairs available for private parties, pool tables, foosball, good times, good tunes, good friends
One of Ellicottville’s long-standing favorites for food and fun since 1987. Balloons offers lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on Sunday. Stop in Mondays for wing night and Thursdays for our Burger & Brew special. Live entertainment and DJ’s every Friday and Saturday Night!
55 locals recommend
Balloons Restaurant & Night Club
20 Monroe StOne of Ellicottville’s long-standing favorites for food and fun since 1987. Balloons offers lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on Sunday. Stop in Mondays for wing night and Thursdays for our Burger & Brew special. Live entertainment and DJ’s every Friday and Saturday Night!
Iconic Ellicottville hangout. menu is casual and reasonably priced including appetizers, wings, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and salads. Live music several nights a week and there is no cover charge ever!
71 locals recommend
The Gin Mill
26 Washington StIconic Ellicottville hangout. menu is casual and reasonably priced including appetizers, wings, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and salads. Live music several nights a week and there is no cover charge ever!
A must visit while in Ellicottville! Great hangout place try the beer or cocktails flights!
21 locals recommend
Steelbound
6600 US-219A must visit while in Ellicottville! Great hangout place try the beer or cocktails flights!
Neighborhoods
Surrounded by the “Enchanted Mountains” of western New York State, Ellicottville is an ideal base for lovers of the outdoors. Explore the surrounding countryside on foot, horseback or a pair of skis. The scenic area especially comes to life in fall, when the trees burst into color and the town celebrates the season with a big party.
In winter, speed down the slopes at Holiday Valley and HoliMont ski areas. Gentle runs that wind through the trees are suitable for beginners, while expert black runs will keep experienced skiers challenged. Holiday Valley also offers snow tubing and all the twisting, turning fun of the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster.
Test your courage at Sky High Adventure Park, a high ropes obstacle course with several difficulty levels. Ellicottville also offers less intense sporting activities, such as golf, hiking and horseback riding.
Wander around town admiring the 19th-century buildings. Relax in the tranquil Nannen Arboretum, an attractive conservation area in Ellicottville’s center. Head 8 miles (13 kilometers) north of the city to Griffin Sculpture Park and admire contemporary artwork set amid the rolling, tree-covered hills.
Taste local lager at Ellicottville Brewery, where brewers produce craft beers of multiple flavors. Tours of the brewery take visitors behind the scenes to see how beer and ale are made. The tours run on the weekends and participants are given samples as well as a commemorative glass. Have a gourmet lunch or dinner at the brewery followed by a decadent dessert.
108 locals recommend
Ellicottville
Surrounded by the “Enchanted Mountains” of western New York State, Ellicottville is an ideal base for lovers of the outdoors. Explore the surrounding countryside on foot, horseback or a pair of skis. The scenic area especially comes to life in fall, when the trees burst into color and the town celebrates the season with a big party.
In winter, speed down the slopes at Holiday Valley and HoliMont ski areas. Gentle runs that wind through the trees are suitable for beginners, while expert black runs will keep experienced skiers challenged. Holiday Valley also offers snow tubing and all the twisting, turning fun of the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster.
Test your courage at Sky High Adventure Park, a high ropes obstacle course with several difficulty levels. Ellicottville also offers less intense sporting activities, such as golf, hiking and horseback riding.
Wander around town admiring the 19th-century buildings. Relax in the tranquil Nannen Arboretum, an attractive conservation area in Ellicottville’s center. Head 8 miles (13 kilometers) north of the city to Griffin Sculpture Park and admire contemporary artwork set amid the rolling, tree-covered hills.
Taste local lager at Ellicottville Brewery, where brewers produce craft beers of multiple flavors. Tours of the brewery take visitors behind the scenes to see how beer and ale are made. The tours run on the weekends and participants are given samples as well as a commemorative glass. Have a gourmet lunch or dinner at the brewery followed by a decadent dessert.
Sightseeing
15 miles south of Ellicottville. 65,000 acre park, the 3rd largest state park in the country! Offers excellent facilities for both summer and winter recreation
92 locals recommend
Allegany State Park
U.S. 115 miles south of Ellicottville. 65,000 acre park, the 3rd largest state park in the country! Offers excellent facilities for both summer and winter recreation
The Griffis Sculpture Park, founded in 1966, is the first and largest sculpture park in the country. The park features a variety of natural habitats including forests, ponds, wetlands, and alpine meadows. Within this breathtaking landscape are more that 225 monumental sculptures by local, national, and international artists. Hike miles of beautiful trails and interact with unique works of art like never before.
67 locals recommend
Griffis Sculpture Park
6902 Mill Valley RdThe Griffis Sculpture Park, founded in 1966, is the first and largest sculpture park in the country. The park features a variety of natural habitats including forests, ponds, wetlands, and alpine meadows. Within this breathtaking landscape are more that 225 monumental sculptures by local, national, and international artists. Hike miles of beautiful trails and interact with unique works of art like never before.
A not-for-profit volunteer organization dedicated to providing home garden and natural resource education and an opportunity for nature appreciation and leisure.
19 locals recommend
Nannen Arboretum
28 Parkside Dr A not-for-profit volunteer organization dedicated to providing home garden and natural resource education and an opportunity for nature appreciation and leisure.
Activities in our resort
Located in the Tannenbaum area; New York's largest adventure park with 13 treetop curses. Conquer over 173 obstacles, and 43 zip lines that are built into the courses . At the same location check also the Sky flyer mountain coaster, climbing forest and Mister happy Gem mining
55 locals recommend
Sky High Adventure Park
6773 Holiday Valley RdLocated in the Tannenbaum area; New York's largest adventure park with 13 treetop curses. Conquer over 173 obstacles, and 43 zip lines that are built into the courses . At the same location check also the Sky flyer mountain coaster, climbing forest and Mister happy Gem mining
Enjoy 6500 yards of scenic and challenging golf, there are 18 holes to remember! 4 sets of tees for each hole will challenge the low handicappers, yet give less experiences players faster play and more fun!
23 locals recommend
Holiday Valley Double Black Diamond Golf Course
6557 Holiday Valley RdEnjoy 6500 yards of scenic and challenging golf, there are 18 holes to remember! 4 sets of tees for each hole will challenge the low handicappers, yet give less experiences players faster play and more fun!
Ease your tired muscles and melt away your stress at the Ellicottville Oasis Spa located in our building at the third floor.
13 locals recommend
Ellicottville Oasis Spa
6447 Holiday Valley RdEase your tired muscles and melt away your stress at the Ellicottville Oasis Spa located in our building at the third floor.