Ambience 5/5 Prices 7/5 - beer is wicked cheap…read moreService 5/5 You need a reservation 80% of the time but you can sneak it. It is stunning if you can manage the patio. I usually grab a ribeye and apps with friends. The setting and backdrop make this really special. The spot is now under new management - met the owners for a bit and they seem like great folk. They want to make the patio and outer areas where people hang out and more communal which is a lovely idea. 10/10 worth trying if you're in Ithaca or around!

We revisited after a great dinner last year. Sadly it seems they changed owners and our favorite…read moreitems weren't on the menu anymore. So we played it safe and ordered lobster tails. When they were served we couldn't help but notice the strong fishy smell, that's a no no for lobster. Needless to say they weren't good, they put sweet Thai chili sauce on the Brussels sprouts and the potatoes they served with it had zero flavor even after adding salt. The service was great at least We scratched this off our list for next time we're in Ithaca.

Delicious and divey, I love Maxie's!…read more I was super envious of my husband's platter, the shrimp and grits. He let me have a few bites and it was absolutely divine, perfectly seasoned. I got the fish fry and it was very tasty as well. The cocktails are also very well priced (we're talking around $10 per drink which is really not bad at all in 2026). Surprisingly this place is kid friendly, which is a plus. Will be back when in the area.

We were looking for a place to go, and this place showed up as having happy hour with oysters. New…read moreOrleans is one of our favorite places, so this fit the bill perfectly! Oysters were fresh and delicious. My gumbo was very good, and his oyster po-boy was really good as well. I had my first oyster shooter and it won't be my last. We saved room for dessert because we saw pictures of the banana chocolate coconut cream pie! We knew we had to have it. It looked great in the pictures, but what was brought to us looked very different. The bananas were huge chunks, not slices - and between the bananas was hard, congealed chocolate. We each took a couple of bites but could not believe how bad it was. We are definitely dessert people, so for both of us to deem it inedible is really bad. We'd absolutely come back for oyster happy hour and some food, but dessert is a no-go here.

It was our first visit and we loved everything about it! Wonderful food/ warm atmosphere!read more

This restaurant has two floors, plus a lot of windows. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the inside…read morewas very clean. Our server was great! Very polite, knowledgeable of the menu items, and let us know about any specials happening. My family ordered a salad and Vin Blanc Mussels to share. The mussels were really good! The sauce paired well with the seafood and was savory. Not only that, but you could dip the bread that came along with the mussels into the sauce and eat it, which was even better. The salad was just fine, nothing special about it. I ordered a Pork Milanese for myself. My parents ordered a Shrimp Scampi and Ahi Tuna Burger. They said that the scampi was decent, though they did wish there were a few more shrimp and that its sauce was a slightly stronger, since they thought it was a tad too light. They also said the tuna burger was kind of plain, but otherwise alright. My Pork Milanese dish was unfortunately overcooked. When it got served to me, at first glance, I genuinely thought it was burnt to a crisp. I decided to eat it anyways instead of asking about its quality, since it was already pretty late at night, near closing time. The pork's outer breading was kind of too hard. While the inside of the meat was better, in my opinion, it was still too firm, and didn't have much juice/oil inside it. I feel that the pricing for some of our dishes were too much, while other price charges were more reasonable. The water we were given also cost money to drink, which we hadn't realized until we were given the bill. Our experience with this restaurant was decent, but I think some aspects maybe could've been better.

Big restaurant with a nice patio with view of the lake. We parked right out front…read more Service was prompt and friendly. The famous Bloody Mary was mediocre at best. The Buffalo shrimps are yummy. Whiskey flavour. The Reuben sandwich was just ok. My water glass and jug were not 100% clean. No big deal. I would come back for the patio.

If you are looking for a cute spot to enjoy a great meal on the water this is it. My friend and I…read morecame here and got to sit outside and watch the geese swim by and even had a family dock there boat and walk right up to the restaurant to eat. They have plenty of seating inside as well with a bar area and dining area. Our waitress was very nice and helpful with the menu. We both ordered the peach on the beach cocktail and it was delicious. I got the calamari to start with and it hit the spot. Perfectly breaded and full of flavor. For entrees I got the Greek salad and added steak to it which was cooked perfectly and very filling. My friend got the captains platter and said it was some of the best seafood she's had in town and it was also a healthy serving. We will definitely be back to try more things on the menu and dessert of course.

Your quintessential on the lake burger joint. The burgers are good, view is awesome, folks who work…read morethere are friendly and make sure you're taken care of. It's a good local place that's casual and fun.

Glenwood Pines jumped out at me given its great location on the west edge of Cayuga Lake just a few…read moreminutes from the heart of Ithaca. I figured it'd be a good, no frills lunch option with some distant lake views based on the pictures I'd seen online. There's no formal wait service as you have to order food/drinks at the bar, and also head back to the bar to pick up your food when it's ready. Food is served in clunky plastic take out containers. It was a slow wait as it took 20-25 minutes for them to prepare the food. While waiting, I had a chance to explore the interior of the place, and was quite impressed with their collection of bobbleheads on display. Some were of presidents, while many were of pop culture like superheroes/villains and animated television characters (I liked their line up of Simpsons bobbleheads)...definitely gave off some quirky dive bar vibes. We ordered a local beer, mozzarella sticks, a cheeseburger, and a chicken sandwich. The mozzarella sticks were the frozen food service kind without much of a taste, and served with bland marinara sauce. The cheeseburger was quite small and also lacked any seasoning/flavor. The side of onion rings were also underwhelming and not worth the cost. The chicken sandwich was probably the best of the items we ordered, but was mediocre otherwise. All in all, the food was average at best, with nothing being particularly memorable, so worthy of an overall 3/5 Yelp rating from me. While I wasn't expecting a gourmet meal, it seems many of the reviews you find online are inflated due to the views of Cayuga Lake off in the distance. While it's a really nice location, they could do better in terms of food quality, so I likely would not return, and recommend others to drive an additional 8-12 minutes into Ithaca for better quality food.

I joined Cornell CHAARG, an organization (rather scammy one but that's beyond the point) dedicated…read moreto showing college-aged women that fitness can be fun and fulfilling. Anyways... what did I get out of it? An awesome group of people and well... MIX. Updating my review because MIX deserves a proper shoutout and I haven't done it justice. This place is unequivocally my absolute FAVORITE brunch spot. The selection is vast, the portions are hearty, and the staff? They're the kindest, most accommodating folks you'll meet. It's like they've mastered the art of making you feel right at home. And the food? Oh, the food is ABSOLUTELY divine. Every bite is a delicious reminder of why I've converted to the church of brunch. Seriously, I went from a casual brunch-goer to a full-fledged brunch enthusiast, all thanks to CHAARG for leading me to this culinary gem. My brunch game has never been the same.

I've had brunch, lunch, and dinner at MIX, and all with varying levels of enjoyment. My recent…read morebrunch experience included ordering a Where the West Begins omelette, which includes "Braised short rib, butternut squash, red onion jam, spinach, smoked gouda". I wasn't sure how to feel about butternut squash with everything else (I'm not necessarily a huge squash fan - but I'm trying to learn to enjoy it), but the omelette was decent... it's the other side on my plate that looked less than appetizing. The biscuit was still covered in flour (and who wants to bite down on a clump of flour?), the cheddar hashbrown casserole lacked in flavor, and the brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal just... wasn't doin' it for me. Other recent experiences have been similar... there's usually one item on the plate that's flavorful or imventive (sometimes a main dish, sometimes a side), and the other parts of the plate are lacking. In reality, I think MIX is suffering a bit from rising food costs and inconsistency in their service and offerings. They've also changed the style of their menu from the original tapas-style to now being more typical entree options. Again... they've lost some of their innovative, experimental approach. In terms of ambiance, it really depends. I've been here for a work event and, because of the number of people, it was SO LOUD... they had also done a buffet offering for the event. As you can imagine, the food from the buffet was lacking, but that's often what happens when you're more mass producing your food (and it's left in a chafing dish, trying to be kept warm). On the other hand, I've been here for a dinner on a random night and was able to enjoy one of their Thai noodle bowls (and split some other apps with friends). The reality is that experiences at MIX are... well... a mix. Whether service, menu offerings, etc., I've found MIX's recent inconsistencies to be a disappointment. Will probably only visit in the future if it's suggested by others.

Have best fresh meats oxtails chicken fish source if everything goat lamb chops red sniper seafood…read morefresh crabs shrimp can foods daily product choice of healthy food .i give this market 100% shopping reasonable prices

A cute, well stocked Asian Grocery store filled with a lot of really great favorites as well as…read morebringing in newer items and brands. Make sure to get there early to stock up on fresh baked goods-- they are too many options and it's all hard to pick from--so to help you out just buy one of each... you can't go wrong with the mochi pudding bun. Delicious! It has the chewy texture you love with the warm comfort of a bun coating. Prices are reasonable, produce is fresh. Aisles were clean and everyone working was nice. I was particularly excited to see they had various citrus plants for sale that were already fruiting! I didn't grab one this time but I do already regret it. It's hard to find mature plants like that. Parking was easy, there were plenty of spaces available. Accessible to those who need it as well.

Kind of a hidden gem - the menu is limited but innovative and flavorful. Tried the salmon squid ink…read morepasta which was wonderful - the portion of fish was well cooked and seasoned great. The starters came out hot fresh. Place is on the smaller end but packs a punch of flavor.

After an extensive eye exam, we wanted a place for a decent ethnic meal. My wife found this place,…read morewhich was relatively nearby. Conveniently located by a bookkeeping service and the Tompkins County DMV is a strip mall, parking was easy. It was early so only us and two other tables. The hostess/server was very nice. We ordered the spring rolls and pad Thai. They were good. This place is not fancy and has a very limited menu. The atmosphere is enhanced by many lights overhead strung across the ceiling. The price is definitely right. All in all, a good choice for an early meal.

My sons took me there last night for Father's Day. I had never had a seafood boil until last night…read more It had been on my bucket list for a long time. I got lobster and snow crab with andouille sausage. Corn on the cob and potatoes were part of the boil for free. It was delicious . Service was excellent. The rest of my family got vegetable lo mein and were very happy with their meals. Beer, wine and soft drinks were available too. The seafood boil wasn't cheap, but you won't find lobster and crab for cheap anywhere! It was reasonable. For $3.95 I got the butter and garlic sauce to take home so I can make my own seafood boil at home. My sons weren't excited about going to Golden Bayou. "A Chinese restaurant in a strip mall?" But they both said they'd go again! The reviews on YELP were only so so. But I looked up reviews on Google and it was rated 4.3/5.Most people were very happy. I was too! As the Terminator says, "I'll be back!"

So when I read the name of the restaurant I thought I was getting some Louisiana Gumbo but was…read morepleasantly surprised to find out it's a Chinese food restaurant AND they have seafood boils. Coming from NC I was a little hesitant but WOW the flavor was incredible. I got snow crab legs, shrimp, and added sausage. It comes with corn and potatoes. We had a few different waitresses that came by the table and they were all very attentive. It's not a place to go if you are in a hurry but definitely worth the wait. It was clean and they played nice music too!