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Galene is a New American lakefront restaurant located on Conesus Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York, serving guests from the Rochester area and surrounding communities. Known for its scenic waterfront setting, chef-driven menu, and relaxed yet elevated atmosphere, Galene offers destination dining with panoramic lake views year-round.

Galene welcomes guests from across the greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region, including Pittsford, Henrietta, Victor, and communities around Canandaigua Lake and Honeoye Lake. Located on the shoreline of Conesus Lake in Livonia, New York, Galene has become a popular destination restaurant for visitors looking for scenic waterfront dining, craft cocktails, fresh oysters, steaks, and creative New American cuisine in the Finger Lakes.

Named after the Greek spirit of calm seas, Galene reflects the experience of dining by the water — comfortable, welcoming, and memorable. Guests visit for lakefront dinners, cocktails at sunset, special occasions, and relaxed evenings overlooking the water.

Galene is a year-round destination location with beautiful views, exemplary hospitality, and a wide range of culinary offerings that change regularly. Our food style can be classic timing to share, we believe that people can make any experience their way. We source local food and ingredients whenever we can. Our bar offers craft beer, cocktails, and wine. We have two outside atmospheres, our open air patio with our electric windows that fully open to the lake, in the open air patio we serve our inside regular menu and standard walk-in and reservation policies. Outside, our Tiki bar and patio is open in the summer months with a full bar and a food window, with self service reminiscent of a food truck, where the atmosphere is relaxed and can be enjoyed in lake/boating attire.

Galene Quick Facts

Type: New American waterfront restaurant
Location: Conesus Lake, Livonia, New York — Finger Lakes region near Rochester
Known For: Steaks, oysters, seafood, burgers, pasta, and craft cocktails
Experience: Scenic lakefront dining and destination restaurant for Rochester-area guests

Location for Visitors

Galene is a waterfront restaurant located on Conesus Lake in Livonia, New York, serving guests from Rochester, Geneseo, the Finger Lakes region, and visitors exploring Letchworth State Park.