Hoffman Lane Bistro has a lively atmosphere and good food. It's better suited for a gathering of friends or family rather than a romantic evening since it isn't very intimate (e.g., oldies music plays loudly). Although the service isn't rushed as badly as a chain restaurant, the staff could work on providing a more relaxed pace (e.g, refrain from serving... more

A lovely place, good service, an interesting menu, wine and bread good, but the problem is the food. The expensive appetizers (duck wontons and thai pork/shrimp) were mushy and overcooked with no distinctive flavors. The entree of mushroom ravioli was too thick, doughy, not well-cooked, and had a sweet, muddy flavor, and was inedible. The chocolate mousse was heavy, not... more

One the the best places, as it is one of the ONLY places in Cooperstown for a great date! Enjoyed the ravioli with sun dried tomatoes, cream sauce and hazelnuts. more

Excellent for fine food and late night drinks. The bar area can be crowded, but one can spill over into the dining area when the kitchen closes. more

After spending several days at various places to eat. We ended up at the Bistro on our Last night. I am so glad we found this place. It made our weekend all worth it. The Bistro had live entertainment on the night we went. We sat on the 3rd floor, it was a very nice place. Seems like the place... more

I think we were there on a bad day. It seems as though this could have been a very pleasant dining experience, but the staff seemed very rushed and inattentive. Even the food reflected this mood. The fresh mozzarella wasn't, the roasted chicken was hurried, and the merlot was at attic temperature. At least five servers came to our table... more

My wife and I come to Binghamton, NY a couple of times per year, we always make an out of the way trip to Cooperstown to stay at the Otesaga hotel and dine at the Hoffman Lane Bistro. We travel about 200 days out of the year and eat in many restaurants but this is one of our favorites. The... more

Food is always extremely tasty, slightly pricey, workers are all extremly welcoming, friendly, and accomadating, Our only compaint is that it is sometimes very noisy and the portions are very inconsistant. Definely one of the top restaurants in the area. more

'Bistro' does not do this restaurant justice! Excellent food served in an open, airy, contemporary environment. With a double height split level dining hall. We had the lamb brochette to start; gloriously pink in the middle with a melt-in-the-mouth quality. Slow cooked pork loin to follow; with crispy cracking and tender succulent pork loin, cooked to perfection. The staff are... more