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    Friend's Diner

    4.9 (7 reviews)

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    This place is great for its good old American diner type of breakfast. Tasty, large portions, fast service and cheap. Did I mention cheap?

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    3812 Bistro - Fries with sauce action

    3812 Bistro

    4.5(162 reviews)
    45.7 mi
    $$

    We called 3812 Bistro on an evening to make a reservation. The host mentioned they may be full at…read morethe main seating area, hence confirmed a spot at the covered patio. This is a restaurant connected to Lakeside resort and the residents dine here. We were not staying at the resort. When we arrived, we were seated promptly. We had an awesome view facing the Seneca lake and Hector falls. From our seats, we saw the rains come in. We had light jackets and were able to have an awesome dinner. For the dinner, we had scallops for appetitizer, seared salmon, fish tacos and chicken parmesan. For dessert, we had bread pudding and cheesecake. All delicious and cooked to perfection. They have a puppy called Rocky who visits each table! Well mannered puppy!

    Nice place for some beer and burgers with a view. We were lucky enough to snag a spot outside…read more Ambience is kind of a rustic ski lodge inside. There's a friendly dog off leash who seems to be the house pet, but he definitely comes looking for food so be on the lookout. Service is friendly and helpful. We started out with some beer and ordered a pint of the two goats, red ale and a flight with the Seneca Lodge, peach blonde, war horse, and two of the red ales because they were out of the last one. Actually really enjoyed all of them. I normally go for darker beers, but the peach blonde was refreshing and would be perfect for summer. To start we ordered the spinach artichoke dip, which was OK but needed something crispy then pita. A toasted crostini was definitely called for. For entrées, we ordered two bistro burgers, which were both cooked nicely and complimented our beer nicely. Probably could've used a little more tomato jam, but we enjoyed our meal and the reasonable prices.

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    Barb's Soups On Café - Beef Taco Wrap

    Barb's Soups On Café

    3.8(24 reviews)
    39.2 mi
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    Cozy little find in Elmira, NY. We walked in about 30 mins before they closed on a weekday, so the…read moreplace was empty. We ever greeted by Rhonda. The restaurant is clean, beautifully decorated with lots of hanging plants. We ordered chicken sandwich, tuna sandwich and chicken tenders . All the items were delicious.

    I stopped by Barb's today for lunch after reading the reviews here on Yelp. I doubt I would have…read morefound it otherwise, as it's just outside of the main downtown area, on College Street, about 3 blocks up from Water Street, which is just far enough from 'city center' that you wouldn't just see it if you were driving or walking around. But once you go looking for it, it's easy to find, and has a really welcoming exterior, with cheery sign and lots of flowers. I arrived around 12:30 pm and the place was about half full. I had in mind to sit outside to eat, but the waitress, Melanie, let me know the bees were pretty bad, so I stayed inside. I ordered an egg salad sandwich on GF bread, which came with lettuce and tomato, and a side of chips. I didn't want the chips so upgraded to a side salad. The egg salad was nice - good amount of mayo, enough salt, nothing weird added, and a good portion. The GF bread was really good - a nice surprise. Lettuce and tomato were both fresh. Side salad was nothing too special, though the balsamic dressing was good (served on the side). Service was great - Melanie was friendly and attentive, accommodating and bubbly. I would definitely recommend and will be back next time I'm in town.

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    Aiello's Restaurant - Gnocchi with Meatballs

    Aiello's Restaurant

    4.2(247 reviews)
    10.3 mi
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    I know it was only take-out but what an amazing experience!…read more The online ordering through the restaurant website was really easy and it gave me a coupon for $5 off a purchase of $30. I was shocked at the 45 minute wait time for some chicken wings but, I saw how busy they were when I go there. I loved the atmosphere when I walked in. It was busy at the bar and restaurant but no one was waiting for a seat. That's a great sign. Immediately, I was asked if I had an order. I told the gentleman I could wait but he went back and put a rush on the wings. Within 10 minutes I had the wings, and an apology for how long it took. Although, it was well before my 45 minute pick up time. The parking lot is a bit cramped but there's not much room to expand. Besides, they have been there since I was a kid. The wings were so good. They came with blue cheese, celery, and carrots. Overall, this place is well above 5 stars. I can't wait to dine in and visit the bar side. Great service and I hope they stay open for another 40+ years.

    Aiello's is a gem of a restaurant! The food is delicious, service is wonderful, and the atmosphere…read moreis relaxed and family friendly...we had a birthday party there on 2/7 for about 30 people, and it was a hit! The owner Vinny helped us set it up and was very accommodating and helpful with suggestions...everyone raved about the food and great service! There were some who had not eaten here before, but said they would definitely be back! We highly recommend Aiello's for sure!

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    The Lotus - Bibimbap

    The Lotus

    4.0(31 reviews)
    27.9 mi

    Good choice if you're craving Asian in Ithaca. The interior is nice and clean. Service is…read moreattentive. The kalbi was very tasty. The banchan was mediocre. I enjoyed the cheesy tteboki and the seafood soup is decent too.

    I'm not sure why there are so many high reviews? Maybe we didn't order the right things…read more.. Me and my friend came here for dinner on a Saturday evening for dinner around 6:00pm. We didn't have a reservation and everywhere was packed. Thankfully, we were able to snag a table here. We ordered the bulgogi burger, spicy tuna, and ubboki. The burger was... interesting. Definitely creative but poorly executed. There used to be a burger place in Atlanta that served Asian-fusion burgers and they were incredible but unfortunately closed during Covid. I was hoping this dish would be reminiscent of theirs but did not meet my expectations. The actual meat had a thick layer of fat that covered the whole bottom side of the meat. The bread was soggy and the American cheese did not pair well with the sweet bulgogi sauce. I think a swiss or more mild cheese would've paired better. The spicy tuna was not how it was advertised. The photo was rather dark but seemed to depict a dish closer to ahi tuna? The tuna was not raw but tasted like canned tuna and had a garlicky aftertaste. Not horrible, just not expected and a strange combination of flavors that did not work in harmony. They attempted to pair this tuna "dip" if you will with garlic bread. The slightly spicy fishy flavor did not meld well with the garlic bread at all. A truly confusing dish. The noodles were fine. Nothing phenomenal. I would probably just stick to ordering tteoboki instead of the ubboki though. Service was not very good, the waiters were rather rude and not very attentive. Banchan was not good either. Overall, I really wanted to love this restaurant, but will not be returning and would not recommend.

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    MJ's Bar And Restaurant - Elote Dip, Stuffed mushroom, Clam chowder

    MJ's Bar And Restaurant

    4.5(192 reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $$

    I giving MJ's 5 stars for reasons other than food- let me explain why…read more Located on the Susquehanna river, the location can't be beat on a beautiful spring day. We had a great table on the water. It was a busy Saturday afternoon, and the place was packed. The staff did a great job managing the work flow. Clearly an experienced group of people. We ordered the top item on the menu, the cheese steak sandwich, added some peppers. It was quite good. The fries here are and definitely get an order. The problem happened when I ordered the house burger- another top menu item. I asked for "medium rare", which should have a hot center but some pink left. What I got was well done- and dry as the desert. I had to drink a lot of water to wash it down. Normally-if this was a steak, I'd send it back. But- it was a burger and the kitchen was already jammed, so I choked it down- I was really hungry. I would not order the steak here- pretty sure a 6 ounce filet would end badly. Other dishes being served at other tables looked great. I would come back here. It's a great place. Thus- 5 stars.

    I stopped by here for the first time a few months ago and had a really good experience. So I came…read moreback tonight and had another really good meal. I had the Southwest Chipotle Salad with a portobello on top. It was EXCELLENT! The dressing was fantastic and made every bite enjoyable. I sat at the bar and was served extremely well by Erin, who made a tasty Ranch Water. The restaurant is nicely decorated and very clean as well. I will be stopping in, the next time I am in town.

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