The Dinghy At The Pier - Wolcott

Oh gosh..... this place has so much potential. BUT they are simply unorganized .......and understaffed. Unfortunately, everything starts at the bar. Do you want to drink, order from the bartender, you want to order food, order at the bar. Now there's only two bartenders in this very large bar space. And they certainly don't work in any order. I watched new people come up to the bar and have their order taken before mine and I am patiently standing there waiting to order my food. This doesn't work for me. Also, I told the younger bartender that the women's room was out of toilet paper and she was just too busy and overwhelmed to tell anybody. Later on I did tell the food runner and she was able to let the owner know. And he came out to change it. Meanwhile, they were women in the bathroom so he waited patiently outside. I'm not sure why the food runner girl couldn't change it while there was women in the bathroom alll waiting around. That would've made more sense to get the line moving. Just seems so unorganized. Jeez, where is Jon Taffer when you need him? This is a great location and one of the only restaurants nearby for some of these cottages on the water. It truly has so much potential, it just needs help and needs someone who knows how to run and manage a bar. It does not seem like anyone from this team Has experience in this manner.

Great location on the south shore of Lake Ontario, with plenty of docks to pull up your boat. We came here because it's walking distance from a cottage we stayed at... the only restaurant/bar within walking distance. The place is large, inside there's lots of tables and a few couches to relax at, massive bar with about 50 seats... open air bar that over looks the lake. You can access the bar inside and out.Unfortunately only two bartenders were on and it was busy... service was slow but they were nice... not great with serving in order... be prepared to wait.Lots of great draft beer available I had a southern tier ipa... served in plastic cups.. understand why but prefer a glass. No need able service so back to the bar to order food, my table was served but I was not. Took awhile for the bartender to find/get my order out. They have a girl that brings out the food to numbers on your table and it was so unorganized. We actually felt bad for her, most of the time she would just come out and yell what she had..ughThere was entertainment the night we stopped in, Jon Lamanna was performing inside. He was good, very personable and interactive with the room. Seems like they have a lot of events inside and out. Large outside pavilion with plenty of seats and lounge chairs. Lawn games spread out.

The pizza was great just needs some minor improving. Drinks were strong. Perfect for people with dogs. The outdoor area is super nice.

Ok so full disclosure, if I look a bit wiped out the family decided on a 3 mile hike through Chimney Bluffs State park. Woof I am tired. We stopped for lunch here at Pier Fifty-three for lunch. Is puppers are welcome outside on the deck overlooking Sodus Bay. Pretty much a self serve bar. Water bowls are by the front door ATM. Family had a seltzer and Yuengling and then Chicken Nachos and well done Plain wings. They seemed very happy with their choices. Pops was jammin to some Roll with the Changes (it was an embarrassing eyeroll from me). 4 paws from moi!

Everything was great ! Best sunset in the world, seriously. Staff was nice. Food was good. Nice location. Relaxing.