Restaurant Listing
Hong Kong Restaurant
Chinese
120 Dryden Rd., Ithaca
(607) 277-7595
Price: $5-$8
Quick delivery
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Ichabod Lounge
American
357 Elmira Rd., Ithaca
(607) 273-9522
Price: $5-$12
Bar stays open until people leave
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
Benn Conger Inn
Mediterranean
206 W. Cortland St., Groton
(607) 898-5817
Price: $5-$25
Southern Mansion with a Mediterranean cuisine
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 4:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Aladdin's Natural Eatery
Vegetarian
100 Dryden Rd., Collegetown
(607) 273-5000
www.aladdinsithaca.com
Price: $4-$12
Outside seating, light entrees, wine list
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
Applebee's
American
2300 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca
(607) 257-6200
www.applebees.com
Price: $6-$12
Carside service to-go
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
The ABC Café
Vegetarian
308 Stewart Ave., Collegetown
(607) 277-4770
www.theabccafe.com
Price: $6-$8
International dinner specials and musical performances
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
The Boatyard Grill
American
525 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
(607) 256-2628
www.boatyardgrill.com
Price: $6-$25
Ithaca's premier waterfront restaurant
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Lucatelli's Ristorante
Italian
205 Elmira Rd., Ithaca
(607) 273-0777
www.lucatellis.com
Price: $12-$27
Family-owned and operated restaurant with a great wine list
Hours: Daily 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Buffalo Street BBQ
BBQ
708 W. Buffalo St., Ithaca
(607) 277-3287
www.buffalostreetbbq.com
Price: $8-$25
On the water, supports local farms and uses organic produce when possible
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m.
Francos Restaurant
Italian
823 Danby Rd., Ithaca
(607) 277-6666
Price: $9-$26
Relaxed dining with a lake view
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Benchwarmers
American grill
214 E. State St., Ithaca
(607) 277-7539
Price: $6-$15
All sports, all the time
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
John Thomas Steakhouse
Steakhouse
1152 Danby Rd., Ithaca
(607) 273-3464
www.johnthomassteakhouse.net
Price: $25-$45
Everyone is entitled to play poker to win dessert or a T-shirt
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
King Buffet
Chinese
734 S. Meadow St., Ithaca
(607) 256-3388
Price: $6-$8
All-you-can-eat buffet
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Jade Garden Restaurants
Chinese
113 N. Aurora St., Ithaca
(607) 272-8880
Price: $4-$10
Daily lunch specials
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Just a Taste
Tapa bar
116 N. Aurora St., Ithaca
(607) 277-9463
www.just-a-taste.com
Price: $10-$15
Menu changes daily, great date restaurant
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 5:30 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
Kayuga Japanese Restaurant
Japanese
416 Eddy St., Ithaca
(607) 277-7967
www.kayuga.com
Price: $5-$14
Great and long list of sushi
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m., 5 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Ling Ling Restaurant
Chinese
222 Elmira Rd., Ithaca
(607) 272-0718
Price: $7-$8
Great view, outdoor seating when weather permits
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Banfi's Restaurant
Italian, Tuscan
11 East Ave., Statler Hotel
(607) 254-2565
Price: $10-$25
Sophisticated, views of campus, cuisine like Castello Banfi in Italy
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Les Ducs
Bistro
113 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca
(607) 277-8942
Price: $17-$25
Fine provincial French cuisine, relaxed setting, reservations recommended
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 6 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday–Sunday brunch 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Little Thai House
Thai
202 Dryden Rd., Ithaca
(607) 273-1977
Price: $6-$12
You can adjust the spice level in all dishes
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Lost Dog Café
Italian
106-112 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca
(607) 277-9143
www.lostdogcafé.net
Price: $14-$17
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Plum Tree Japanese Restaurant
Japanese
113 Dryden Rd., Collegetown
(607) 256-8212
Price: $8-$15
Good sushi
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
Rulloff's Restaurant
American
411 College Ave., Collegetown
(607) 272-6067
Price: $5-$10
Daily lunch and dinner specials
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m.
Souvlaki House
Greek
315 Eddy St., Collegetown
(607) 273-1650
Price: $8-$15
Great baklava and traditional lamb meals
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Pangea
Nouvelle Cuisine
120 Third St., Ithaca
(607) 273-8515
www.pangearestaurant.com
Price: $15-$40
A restaurant for people with creative minds and educated palates
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
Simeon's on the Commons
American Bistro
224 E. State St., Ithaca
(607) 272-2212
www.simeonsithaca.com
Price: $8-$25
Excellent martinis, gourmet sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Thursday–Sunday 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m.
Wings Over Ithaca
Ribs, sandwiches, wings, wraps
335 Pinetree Rd.
(607) 256-9464
www.wingsover.com
Price: $6–$16
Offering a huge selection of wing flavors.
Hours: Monday 4 p.m.–1 a.m., Tuesday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–1 a.m.
The Carriage House Café
Breakfast, salads, sandwiches
305 Stewart Ave.
(607) 645-0152
www.carriagehousecafe.com
Price: $5–$12
Carriage House offers inexpensive food, and is known for its breakfast.
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Sangam Indian Cuisine
Indian
424 Eddy St.
(607) 273-1006
www.sangamindianrestaurant.com
Brunch is offered six days a week!
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 12 p.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Collegetown Bagels
Bagels, salads, sandwiches, soup
415 College Ave.
(607) 273-0982
www.collegetownbagels.com
Price: $2–$10
A popular Cornell student hangout offering a variety of food at reasonable prices.
Hours: Daily 6:30 a.m.–2:30 a.m.
Asian Noodle House
Asian, vegetarian
204 Dryden Rd.
(607) 272-9106
Price: $5–$10
Reasonably-priced Japanese style noodles
Manos Diner
American
357 Elmira Rd., Ithaca
(607) 273-1173
Price: $5-$8
Breakfast is served all day
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Viva Taqueria and Cantina
California-style Mexican
101 N. Aurora St., Ithaca
(607) 277-1752
Price: $5-$10
One side is for dine in and the other is for take out, healthy Mexican dishes for cheaper prices
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Wok Village Restaurant
Chinese, Mandarin, Szechwan, Peking, Cantonese, and Vietnamese styles
23 Cinema Dr., Ithaca
(607) 257-8881
www.wokvillage.com
Price: $5-$9
All-you-can-eat buffet, special diet menu
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
The Heights Café & Grill
American with a Mediterranean flair
903 Hanshaw Rd., Cayuga Heights
(607) 257-4144
Price: $10-$30
Great upscale place to dine if you need a reason to celebrate
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Stella's Kitchen & Cocktails
American
403 College Ave., Ithaca
(607) 277-1490
www.stellabar.com
Price: $6-$15
Excellent cocktails, fun dinners
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Taste of Thai
Thai
216 E. State St., Ithaca
(607) 256-5487
www.tasteofthaiithaca.com
Price: $8-$12
Family-owned and operated, authentic Thai dishes, take-out available
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Moosewood Restaurant
Vegetarian
215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
(607) 273-9610
www.moosewoodrestaurant.com
Price: $6-$18
Wednesday is students' night with ten percent off meals, restaurant sells about ten cookbooks in national bookstores
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Madeline's
Nouvelle Cuisine
215 E. State St., Ithaca
(607) 277-2253
Price: $15-$21
Amazing desserts made by their own pastry chef, meals are a bit expensive so it's a good place to bring your parents
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
Maxie's Supper Club and Oyster Bar
Cajun, oyster bar
635 W. State St., Ithaca
(607) 272-4136
www.maxies.com
Price: $9-$23
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
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
The Nines Restaurant
Pizza
311 College Ave., Collegetown
(607) 272-1888
www.theninesithacany.com
Price: $6-$7
Most popular pizza place in Ithaca, live music on some weekends
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 3:30 p.m.–1 a.m.
The Thai Cuisine
Thai
501 S. Meadow St., Ithaca
(607) 273-2031
www.thaicuisineithaca.com
Price: $10-$15
Meals served mild spice, medium, hot, Bangkok hot, or jumping hot
Hours: Monday 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Wednesday–Thursday 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m.