When heading through Mt. Morris, Gaines, and Genesee there are plenty of places to stop in for a meal or a drink. These rural communities offer everything from diners to homestyle fare and Mexican to bar food. There are many options to choose from while in these areas and no matter your choice, you’re sure to leave satisfied.

Jacobsen’s Mountain Inn

This Mt. Morris restaurant offers regular events like karaoke, trivia nights, bike nights, karaoke, and open mic nights but the big draw here is the food. For appetizers, you’ll find things like onion rings, nachos, mozzarella sticks, French fries, or wings. If those aren’t enough then you can order pizza, salad, or a panini. Jacobsen’s Mountain Inn offers several types of burgers like mushroom and Swiss, patty melt, smashed sliders, or an Impossible burger. If none of those items capture your interest, you can order a turkey Reuben, turkey wrap, perch basket, chicken tender basket, or something else. The Mountain Inn offers a full bar with more than enough options to wet your whistle as you settle in for a fun evening.

Oasis Restaurant & Bar

If you’re looking for a bar with that small-town feel, then Oasis Restaurant & Bar in Mt. Morris is a great spot to stop in. The bar offers a pool table, live music, and occasional karaoke nights, along with cold beer and a friendly atmosphere.

El Portrero

For something south of the border, El Portrero in Mt. Morris is a great place Featuring authentic Mexican cuisine like guacamole salad, botana, cheese quesadilla as appetizers, or something more filling. For entrees they have burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, nachos grande, huevos con chorizo, and much more. A stop at El Portrero will leave you full, happy, and planning your return.

Gillie's Coney Island

Located in Mt. Morris, Gillie’s is an old-fashioned coney island with personality to spare. The outside looks like an old western outpost and that motif carries inside to the wallpaper. Gillie’s features homestyle meals like grilled cod, country fried steak, roast beef, steak, fish & chips, and simple favorites like hamburgers and sandwiches. If you prefer breakfast, they have waffles, pancakes, eggs, and French toast.

Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Another hot spot for Mexican food is Los Cabos in Mt. Morris, which offers regular drink specials to go with their delicious food. With fresh food that is sure to fill you up, you’ll find the usual favorites but with their own spin on it. You’ll find burritos, steak wraps, tacos, fajitas, fajitas, nachos, burrito wraps, birria de Reyes, carnitas don Jose, chimichangas, and much, much more. With a fun atmosphere and delicious food, you won’t forget.

Huckleberry Junction Playhouse Theatre

When you are looking for a fun meal then Huckleberry Junction in Genesee Township is the place to go. It features an animatronic band called Daniel & the Dixie Diggers, which performs regularly. To entertain kids and adults alike there are arcade games, with a playscape that is just for the kids. Huckleberry Junction offers delicious pizza as well as salads, stromboli, wings, grinders, lasagna, and an array of sides.

Otisville Hotel

The Otisville Hotel prides itself on its cold beer, but it can add its friendly environment and good food to its brag sheet. Whether you’re in the mood for a drink, a burger, wings, or something deep-fried, they have you covered.

Otisville Dairy Delight & Taco Hut

Tacos and ice cream at one stop seems like a divine gift but it’s a reality at Otisville Dairy Delight & Taco Hut. You can start with tacos and then turn your attention to one of their amazing frozen treats and leave in a far better mood than when you arrived.

Beyond these offerings, there is far more to choose from. If you are interested in Chinese food, you can check out New China Kitchen, or if you prefer something from a coney island you can try Papa Sam’s Coney Island or The Classic Coney Island Family Restaurant. Arlene’s Diner has a long history of feeding the community; you can try Big Brutus Pizza for pizza.

A stop in Genesee, Otisville, and Mt. Morris leaves you many options to satisfy a thirst or fill your stomach. Head out today and discover something new and delicious.