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    Gator's Tavern

    4.7 (9 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    8 months ago

    Good burgers. Good dive bar atmosphere. Good vibe. Clearly a favorite spot for some locals. You won't be disappointed.

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    1 year ago

    The chargrilled baked wings are FANTASTIC! A must try! Garlic pizza so good too! Friendly and attentive bartenders and a great vibe.

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    2 years ago

    The food was delicious. The pizza was awesome. The sauce is very flavorful. The service was great and the atmosphere was very cozy!!

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    BRIX - Cortland

    3.5(230 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    This is one of my favorite places to get a delicious cocktail and yummy appetizer in Cortland. I've…read morebeen here a few times and every time I visit I'm always greeted by the staff with such welcoming energy. I'm always excited to try something from their seasonal cocktail menu because there's always something new with a fun name and great flavor. My friend and I stopped in and tried the Gingerbread Espresso Martini and the Santa Clausmo. Both drinks were fantastic! We also ordered the Loaded Fries and they were sooo good. They come on a large plate and there was more than enough for us to share. This was also a great choice because they are gluten free and vegan. My friend has a gluten allergy so it was nice having an option on the menu for her. They also have a lot of other gluten free and vegan options. Good vibes and great service every time!

    It was just before the rush so things were slow. The service was very good, but not many other…read morecustomers. The wait staff was very pleasant and welcoming. The menu was adequate and had a good variety of items. I had a side salad which was great! Fresh mixed greens with a few other vegetables. Then came the Caprese Pizza. It was very bland and blah. There was no real flavor to it. I think they forgot to put the garlic sauce on it. The crust was crisp, very thin. The place hasn't changed much since Brix took it over many years ago. It's very dark. The acoustics are poor as the place is loud. I imagine with a crowd, it would be hard to hear the people at your own table. I had a pleasant time with friends. If I go back, I definitely will try something else. The Caprese Pizza just didn't cut it for me.

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    Chanticleer - The tab for the most expensive glass of tonic I've ever had.

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    3.5(25 reviews)
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    What a s*^%%# little bar…read more I came here at the recommendation of a local, but these folks are running game on drunk kids late at night. I ordered a double tanqueray and tonic and watched the guy pour the drink. Poorly. (Pun intended) He put the tonic gun on full blast and dribbled tonic into the glass. The bottle stopper was closed, so he had to finger it open as he continued to blast tonic into the glass. I could tell the drink was mostly tonic and said, "Hey friend, that's not a double!" He looked offended and swore it was because they don't use anything to measure their tonic, they just rely on the bottle dribbling out the so-called proper amount. I should have walked away before he sat it in front of me. I took one sip and surprise-surprise, it's basically just tonic water with a touch of a tanqueray. This was my first drink of the night, and I know it's wrong, but neither the guy nor the girl behind the bar were interested in making it properly. Pour out two shots. It's not that hard. But if you're purposefully pouring short booze to drunk people knowing you'll get away with it, it IS too hard. Don't come here. I know at least one local likes it, but nobody likes being charged double for a single anything. Or maybe the play here is to just order stuff in bottles. That way they can't cheat you out of liquor I paid $14 for a glass of tonic and MAYBE a shot of tanqueray. MAYBE. I feel like I paid $14 for the privilege of writing a crappy review. I absolutely got my money's worth.

    Would have given 5 stars until they closed "temporarily" but fired the staff and didn't tell them;…read morethey found out when they saw the sign on the door. That is a d**k move and reveals the character of the owners. Without the local staff this place is awful. The only reason 99% of ppl went there was BECAUSE of the staff. And considering that their customer base was primarily locals they really hurt themselves doing this. I will NEVER EVER go here again AND I will advise everyone (I get asked a lot about good spots to hit, and where to avoid) to stay away, and will explain that the owners are terrible and don't care about their staff. Wow, they really shot themselves in the foot. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! If you're in this area and are looking for a drink at a local place I will recommend going 1/2 a block away to Pete's. Do not spend your money here; they embody everything Ithaca isn't---selfish, unconcerned w the community and pretty much all around horrible business owners!!! If you want a local "hole in the wall" vibe I can recommend at least 3 other businesses that actually care about our community and their staff! I wish I could give zero stars!!!!!

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    Gator's Tavern - divebars - Updated May 2026

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