The ABC Café
Food: Vegetarian
308 Stewart Ave., Collegetown
(607) 277-4770
www.theabccafe.com
Price: $6-$8
Cool Features: International dinner specials and musical performances
Aladdin's Natural Eatery
Food: Vegetarian
100 Dryden Rd., Collegetown
(607) 273-5000
www.aladdinsithaca.com
Price: $4-$12
Cool Features: Outside seating, light entrees, wine list
Applebee's
Food: American
2300 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca
(607) 257-6200
www.applebees.com
Price: $6-$12
Cool Features: Carside service to-go
Asian Noodle House
Food: Asian, vegetarian
204 Dryden Rd.
(607) 272-9106
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Reasonably-priced Japanese style noodles
Banfi's Restaurant
Food: Italian, Tuscan
11 East Ave., Statler Hotel
(607) 254-2565
Price: $10-$25
Cool Features: Sophisticated, views of campus, cuisine like Castello Banfi in Italy
Benchwarmers
Food: American grill
214 E. State St., Ithaca
(607) 277-7539
Price: $6-$15
Cool Features: All sports, all the time
Benn Conger Inn
Food: Mediterranean
206 W. Cortland St., Groton
(607) 898-5817
Price: $5-$25
Cool Features: Southern Mansion with a Mediterranean cuisine
The Boatyard Grill
Food: American
525 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
(607) 256-2628
www.boatyardgrill.com
Price: $6-$25
Cool Features: Ithaca's premier waterfront restaurant
Buffalo Street BBQ
Food: BBQ
708 W. Buffalo St., Ithaca
(607) 277-3287
www.buffalostreetbbq.com
Price: $8-$25
Cool Features: On the water, supports local farms and uses organic produce when possible
The Carriage House Café
Food: Breakfast, salads, sandwiches
305 Stewart Ave.
(607) 645-0152
www.carriagehousecafe.com
Price: $5–$12
Cool Features: Carriage House offers inexpensive food, and is known for its breakfast.
Collegetown Bagels
Food: Bagels, salads, sandwiches, soup
415 College Ave.
(607) 273-0982
www.collegetownbagels.com
Price: $2–$10
Cool Features: A popular Cornell student hangout offering a variety of food at reasonable prices.
Francos Restaurant
Food: Italian
823 Danby Rd., Ithaca
(607) 277-6666
Price: $9-$26
Cool Features: Relaxed dining with a lake view
The Heights Café & Grill
Food: American with a Mediterranean flair
903 Hanshaw Rd., Cayuga Heights
(607) 257-4144
Price: $10-$30
Cool Features: Great upscale place to dine if you need a reason to celebrate
Hong Kong Restaurant
Food: Chinese
120 Dryden Rd., Ithaca
(607) 277-7595
Price: $5-$8
Cool Features: Quick delivery
Ichabod Lounge
Food: American
357 Elmira Rd., Ithaca
(607) 273-9522
Price: $5-$12
Cool Features: Bar stays open until people leave
Jade Garden Restaurants
Food: Chinese
113 N. Aurora St., Ithaca
(607) 272-8880
Price: $4-$10
Cool Features: Daily lunch specials
John Thomas Steakhouse
Food: Steakhouse
1152 Danby Rd., Ithaca
(607) 273-3464
www.johnthomassteakhouse.net
Price: $25-$45
Cool Features: Everyone is entitled to play poker to win dessert or a T-shirt
Just a Taste
Food: Tapa bar
116 N. Aurora St., Ithaca
(607) 277-9463
www.just-a-taste.com
Price: $10-$15
Cool Features: Menu changes daily, great date restaurant
Kayuga Japanese Restaurant
Food: Japanese
416 Eddy St., Ithaca
(607) 277-7967
www.kayuga.com
Price: $5-$14
Cool Features: Great and long list of sushi
King Buffet
Food: Chinese
734 S. Meadow St., Ithaca
(607) 256-3388
Price: $6-$8
Cool Features: All-you-can-eat buffet
Les Ducs
Food: Bistro
113 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca
(607) 277-8942
Price: $17-$25
Cool Features: Fine provincial French cuisine, relaxed setting, reservations recommended
Ling Ling Restaurant
Food: Chinese
222 Elmira Rd., Ithaca
(607) 272-0718
Price: $7-$8
Cool Features: Great view, outdoor seating when weather permits
Little Thai House
Food: Thai
202 Dryden Rd., Ithaca
(607) 273-1977
Price: $6-$12
Cool Features: You can adjust the spice level in all dishes
Lost Dog Café
Food: Italian
106-112 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca
(607) 277-9143
www.lostdogcafé.net
Price: $14-$17
Lucatelli's Ristorante
Food: Italian
205 Elmira Rd., Ithaca
(607) 273-0777
www.lucatellis.com
Price: $12-$27
Cool Features: Family-owned and operated restaurant with a great wine list
Madeline's
Food: Nouvelle Cuisine
215 E. State St., Ithaca
(607) 277-2253
Price: $15-$21
Cool Features: Amazing desserts made by their own pastry chef, meals are a bit expensive so it's a good place to bring your parents
Manos Diner
Food: American
357 Elmira Rd., Ithaca
(607) 273-1173
Price: $5-$8
Cool Features: Breakfast is served all day
Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar
Food: Cajun, oyster bar
635 W. State St., Ithaca
(607) 272-4136
www.maxies.com
Price: $9-$23
Cool Features: Happy hour daily featuring half-priced fresh shucked oysters and clams, last two hours of each night features dishes for $2.50, Sunday night live music
Moosewood Restaurant
Food: Vegetarian
215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
(607) 273-9610
www.moosewoodrestaurant.com
Price: $6-$18
Cool Features: Wednesday is students' night with ten percent off meals, restaurant sells about ten cookbooks in national bookstores
The Nines Restaurant
Food: Pizza
311 College Ave., Collegetown
(607) 272-1888
www.theninesithacany.com
Price: $6-$7
Cool Features: Most popular pizza place in Ithaca, live music on some weekends
Pangea
Food: Nouvelle Cuisine
120 Third St., Ithaca
(607) 273-8515
www.pangearestaurant.com
Price: $15-$40
Cool Features: A restaurant for people with creative minds and educated palates
Plum Tree Japanese Restaurant
Food: Japanese
113 Dryden Rd., Collegetown
(607) 256-8212
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Good sushi
Rulloff's Restaurant
Food: American
411 College Ave., Collegetown
(607) 272-6067
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Daily lunch and dinner specials
Simeon's on the Commons
Food: American Bistro
224 E. State St., Ithaca
(607) 272-2212
www.simeonsithaca.com
Price: $8-$25
Cool Features: Excellent martinis, gourmet sandwiches
Souvlaki House
Food: Greek
315 Eddy St., Collegetown
(607) 273-1650
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Great baklava and traditional lamb meals
Stella's Kitchen & Cocktails
Food: American
403 College Ave., Ithaca
(607) 277-1490
www.stellabar.com
Price: $6-$15
Cool Features: Excellent cocktails, fun dinners
Taste of Thai
Food: Thai
216 E. State St., Ithaca
(607) 256-5487
www.tasteofthaiithaca.com
Price: $8-$12
Cool Features: Family-owned and operated, authentic Thai dishes, take-out available
The Thai Cuisine
Food: Thai
501 S. Meadow St., Ithaca
(607) 273-2031
www.thaicuisineithaca.com
Price: $10-$15
Cool Features: Meals served mild spice, medium, hot, Bangkok hot, or jumping hot
Viva Taqueria and Cantina
Food: California-style Mexican
101 N. Aurora St., Ithaca
(607) 277-1752
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: One side is for dine in and the other is for take out, healthy Mexican dishes for cheaper prices
Wings Over Ithaca
Food: Ribs, sandwiches, wings, wraps
335 Pinetree Rd.
(607) 256-9464
www.wingsover.com
Price: $6–$16
Cool Features: Offering a huge selection of wing flavors.
Wok Village Restaurant
Food: Chinese, Mandarin, Szechwan, Peking, Cantonese, and Vietnamese styles
23 Cinema Dr., Ithaca
(607) 257-8881
www.wokvillage.com
Price: $5-$9
Cool Features: All-you-can-eat buffet, special diet menu