Location: Ithaca
Top Restaurants in Ithaca
Where to eat Bar food in Ithaca: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best Bar restaurants nearby. Discover the best Bar food in Ithaca. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Bar restaurants near you.. "Ithaca is gorges" can be read on proud t-shirts across New York State, and there is definitely truth in advertising. Sitting on the shores of Cayuga Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes, the hilly town of Ithaca is surrounded by dense forests, towering waterfalls, and many gorges. The natural beauty has a distinctly academic feel, as local universities have filled the woods with museums and education centers like The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, which features a 220 acre wildlife sanctuary.
Things to do in Ithaca
10. Simeon's On the Commons
Overall Ratings
4 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By cynthia_osofsky1308
Atmosphere is very nice and staff is pleasant. Portions are very large. Husband got the wedge salad with grilled chicken; my friend and I each got a sandwich. Delicious!!
9. Carriage House Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 177 reviews
The Carriage House Café is a beautifully restored two-story carriage house with a full-service restaurant on the first floor and bar/lounge on the second floor, known simply as The Loft. Although the original 1850s structure required extensive restoration
Reviewed By Kristen S
Came here on a Saturday morning, greeted by delightful hostess. Hour wait, no biggie we had no where to be and can grab coffee and scones and sit upstairs while you wait. If your in a rush-> leave, there is not a ton of tables so be patient. We were taken to table about an hour later and again greeted by fantastic waitress, they were all so friendly. Ordered the mulled hot cider (to die for) will order over and over, omelette special did not disappoint as well as beet salad! Just go but be patient or plan another time to go.Thank you so much for visiting us and taking the time to provide your feedback! It is true, weekend brunch can be busy and that's why we try to provide a comfy space for our guests to hang out. We hope to serve you again soon!
8. Red's Place
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By 826lindar
After a long day of traveling to Ithaca, we were ready for a beer and dinner. We headed to Ithaca Ale House where we faced with a 45 minute wait. Thankfully we found Red's where we were seated immediately and we soon forgot about the Ale House. Great service and great food. Nice selection of beer and wine.
7. Glenwood Pines Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By SignorPicky
Having traveled along Hwy 89 to and from Ithaca many times, I always noticed that the parking lot at this place was pretty full any time near noon or dinner times. We finally stopped and were treated to outstanding burgers and an excellent grilled chicken sandwich (I know, how good could that be? In his case, really good).There's a great view out of the dining room window that looks between beautiful trees looking down on Cayuga Lake. We didn't know, but that have won Best Burger in Ithaca regularly and I'm sure it's due to the fact that they grind their own ground beef each day. You can tell that in the product they put out. Sandwiches are presented on fresh French bread. Mine was toasted which added a nice little flavor and texture. The fries were also great. I know this was only lunch, and it seems a little strong to be raving over pretty basic choices, but the people here know what they are doing and do it very well. I strongly encourage anyone traveling into or out of Ithaca to pop in for very satisfying and enjoyable bite.
6. AGAVA Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 430 reviews
The AGAVA restaurant concept is rooted in local, farm-to-table cuisine, seasonal menu and a Southwest-Inspired palette. One of the central design and functional elements is a wood-fired oven with eating bar in the main dining space, serving up flatbreads
Reviewed By tadak
We visited Agava the last time we were in Ithaca a few years ago and loved it so much that we returned recently.We were quite disappointed this second time around. Nothing tasted particularly fresh, and everything felt really greasy. We remembered fresh, farm to table quality being what stood out last time. This time, the avocado in the guac was brown - veggies looked like they'd seen better days....nothing was good.How disappointing! What happened??Thank you for your feedback, Tadak. We so regret to hear that your recent visit to our restaurant was not up to our very high standards. We strive to serve only the freshest, seasonal cuisine and hate to disappoint on that front. We will be sure to investigate this to better understand what went wrong with the produce and what steps we can take to prevent this from happening again.
5. Ithaca Ale House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 459 reviews
Reviewed By LGRichmond
We had arrived later than expected in Ithaca so wanted to grab something quick for a late lunch. What a surprise! Although the hostess wasnât particularly welcoming, our waitress was phenomenal. Wish I remembered her name but she was top notch. The philly cheese steak was one of the best Iâve had, as was the French dip. All reasonably priced. We liked the place so much, we went back for evening drinks. Highly recommend.
4. Mahogany Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 563 reviews
Reviewed By tuftsgrad
One of the nicer restaurants on Aurora. We thought weâd cobble together a meal of appetizers for our kids and were pleasantly surprised to be offered a childrenâs menu (not online). We thoroughly enjoyed our grown up dinner out, and our kids enjoyed their pasta, too!
3. Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 372 reviews
Maxieâs is a New Orleans-style fish house featuring Southern comfort cooking, BBQ, and a full bar. From our kitchen: only from-scratch Southern comfort cookery: traditional and modern fresh seafood dishes, slow-smoked barbecue, and homemade desserts. From
Reviewed By vespagl1963
Really a funky joint that is a bit parking challenged, however it rightly is popular. We started with a Pimms cup cocktail which was (I am old) superb. Then moved on to a great blackened catfish, plate of steamer clams (wonderful, canât get that often in Texas , our home), followed with a classic wedge salad with awesome Spicy ranch dressing. For desert we had a dark chocolate, cherry, corn bread bread pudding... yea it was very very good. Give it a tryThank you for dining at Maxie's and we are delighted that you had a "funky good time" with us! That is what it is all about. We would love to do it again. Come back whenever you're around! Thanks again!
2. The Boatyard Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1087 reviews
At The Boatyard Grill you can enjoy delicous locally sourced steak and seafood while looking out over the breathtaking waterfront view. All of our food comes in fresh everyday, you won't find a better dining experience in the town. We are happy to host la
Reviewed By ctomaset
Decided last minute to have dinner here last night. What a huge surprise! Arrabbiata sauce and mussels was a special and we ordered it as an appetizer. We havenât eaten mussels like this in 5 years! They were fabulous! For entrees I ordered the swordfish tacos and my husband ordered the fish fry. Both delicious and perfectly cooked! Canât wait to go back and try something different! Hope they have the mussels again. By the way, mussels were from Canada! Way to go Boatyard!
1. Ithaca Beer Co.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 304 reviews
Ithaca Beer Company specializes in brewing world-class craft beer. Farm-to-table, American-style fare is served in our lively and modern brewpub restaurant. In addition to year-round favorites like our popular Flower Power IPA, you can also choose from ne
Reviewed By Jackie T
Great casual and friendly place to take a break from the scorching heat. Their beer on tap selection is diverse without overwhelming the senses. Their creole chicken, pickled seasonal veggies and poboy sandwich were an amazing pairing to our brews. Would def go back
