F.L.X. Wienery in Dundee is a retro burger and hot dog joint on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, owned by a Master Sommelier. Chef Christopher Bates and his wife, Isabel Bogadtke, opened it in May 2014 after years in fine dining, including nearly a decade managing Relais & Chateaux and Forbes Five-Star hotels. The restaurant calls itself a casual wine-country hang out for locals and visitors alike.
The menu centers on hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages and french fries, and the restaurant sells a large selection of beer and wine at retail. A 2025 feature from Visit Finger Lakes, the regional tourism organization, recommended the Whole Hog, a house-made brat with a fried egg, bacon and cheese curds. It said the hot dogs and burgers use regional ingredients and house-made pickles, kimchi and relishes. A 2022 Winetraveler feature also highlighted the K Town Burger and the chili poutine fries.
The restaurant is closed for the season, and its website gives no reopening date. The site describes a pet-friendly patio and says bus tours and groups of ten or more are accepted by reservation only. Visitors should call 607.243.7100 or check the website before making the trip.