Solid Great friendly ambiance…read moreWe had: Bacon wrapped cheese filled dates Fried chicken - skin layer under batter isn't the best but chicken was tender Pork Schnitzel - on a buttermilk sauce with two fingerling potatoes. Duck fat fries - nice crunch. Overall a no frills restaurant- good solid choice for a weeknight out.

The Rook is located a couple blocks north of the Commons. The staff were very pleasant and…read moreexplained everything on the menu. The menu itself is short and focused, while the interior of the restaurant features wallpaper with anthropomorphic animals, and large windows. I opted for the Burger, and my wife the Salmon. We also ordered the grilled dates and collard greens. I also decided on a Ginger Beer. They serve Goslings (since 1806), with all 47 grams of sugar, over ice and a lime. Highly recommended on the ginger beer flavor scale. The Burger came with a massive amount of their duck-fat fried fries, certainly more potato than burger. I also liked the burger with the added bacon. But my wife's Salmon was even tastier. It featured a nice hunk of fish, skin-on, crispy, and not some half-or-quarter fillet that other places might serve. Plus, it comes over a bed of green peas and canneli beans and green asparagus sauce on the bottom, and a small bed of frisée on top. The combination with the lemon cream leads to very satisfying bites. The grilled dates wrapped in bacon, with goat cheese, Marcona almonds, and honey were presented as a drumstick. The collard greens were nice, though on the saltier side. Seating here can be had inside or out. The bathrooms are located in the hallway next to the restaurant.

Came for dinner because we were walking around the Commons on a Friday night. They were busy so…read morethere was a bit of a wait as the single hostess was guiding groups to their tables. We sat in an inside booth but it was very sunny and there were no shades on the window so our friend had to wear his sunglasses at the table. They have a mix of limited local beers, and other craft and domestic beers on tap but they don't make their own beer here. Food was good, I shared the shroomin pizza with a friend.

We stopped for a couple of refreshing sours on a summer evening…read more Meier's Creek Berry Man has prominent dark fruit flavors of goldenberry, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, led by huckleberry. Huckleberry is a more-tart relative of the blueberry, and is notoriously difficult to farm. There was so much fruit here that we couldn't really say it was the dominant flavor. Quite nice. Nice red hue, too. Wait ... "Berry Man"-ilow? Not sure of the intended implications. It seems to get sweeter as it warms up. I still don't get the name. Wachusett Blueberry Ale was a less-tart and more malty brew. This to us was more beer that fruit-punch. So one of liked the first, and the other liked this. There were maybe a dozen more drafts to choose from. The bar was pleasant, bright, and relaxing.

Food and service both pleasant. Ambiance was fine, and many locals eat here based on the number of…read morefamiliar folks who stopped to say hello

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.

A wonderful place if you want some American fare in Ithaca! Nice decor, featuring pictures of what…read morethis location looked like back in the day, even featuring one from the early 1900s. I had the beef brisket sandwich and it was almost perfect (tad dry). The kids enjoyed their kids meal, which were some animal butter pasta with tater tots and another with sweet potato waffle fries. Friendly Service. Would definitely be back!

The food was good, but the service was very slow because there was one server working the whole…read morerestaurant. It was a late Saturday dinner for the 6 of us. We got our sodas 30 minutes later. Thankfully the food was good. The tater tots were crispy and the French onion soup was flavorful.

Went to Food Lab on a date with my partner…read more Our server was Morrigan, and she was phenomenal! She was extremely attentive, fun, and great at her job. Food was well-paced, hot, and so tasty! Shrimp and Steak add-ons were cooked perfectly. Definitely recommend for a fun date night !

Our first time in Ithaca and the burgers and cider were awesome. Also, Cait was a great server and…read moremade us feel right at home.

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.

I'm giving this place a 4/5 because the pancakes were solid, they give large portions for a…read morereasonable price, and the wait is surprisingly short for the amount of people in there. This place is an older diner, so just expect the interior to be older, but there is a lake view if you are lucky to get one of those tables!

The chili was good The Reuben wasn't bad…read more The fries were cold The vegetables with the salmon were over salted The waitress seems to be trying really hard, but somehow has a hard time with the 2 occuppied tables Most annoying is the volume of conversation between the kitchen staff which overshadows the entire establishment.

We shared a bottle of wine recommended by the server. We also shared a small charcuterie board. It…read morewas fine. The bar itself is stunning. Very impressive. It's busy for a Sunday night. I think it's all faithful regulars. Not surprising. We had a great time.

Five stars for being a place with sober cocktails. My husband doesn't drink and it was so lovely to…read morego somewhere to get drinks together! I got a Pale Stranger and he tried the Cherry Hibiscus Sparkler - both were quite good! Liked the atmosphere in here. Nice relaxing place to have a drink but wasn't crowded or loud. I agree with another review about the "covid theater" but if it takes that to make some feel safe, what's the harm? I was mostly confused by the sign outside requiring masks but then the hostess didn't have one on... Free condoms (including female condoms) and tampons in the bathroom were a nice touch.

Located on the Cornell university campus. Great ambiance with wonderful prepared cuisine. Attentive…read morestaff that pay close attention to detail. Love this place for brunch with friends and family.

This was an entirely student-run operation, which already made it feel special and shoutout to my…read morefriend who managed to snag us seats. I was genuinely excited to check it out. The theme for the night was Pojangmacha, inspired by Korean street food stalls, and the vibes were on point. Our table of six shared the Korean BBQ short ribs (LA Galbi) for $24. The ribs were tasty but leaned a bit salty -- not a dealbreaker, but definitely something we noticed. As for the rice, it was a bit divisive. A few people at our table found the texture odd, but I didn't mind it. Honestly, I was too focused on the meat to overthink the rice. The truffle fries were $12 and were pretty good too although I wish the truffle flavor was stronger. The true star for me was the Strawberries and Cream dessert. I think it was around $6, but I was too busy having an experience to confirm. It was so simple, but so good -- like, how did I not know strawberries and cream could slay this hard? Pure joy in a cup lol.

Came here for a tasting and to share a pizza, and had a great experience overall!…read more For being a Saturday, they weren't as busy as I expected them to be. We sat at a table in the bar area so we ordered our food and drinks at the bar. There was also a nice outdoor area but it was rainy that day so no one was outside. Overall I enjoyed the variety of their beers and the pizza was good too. I'd definitely come back in the future.

From the friendly greeting when we came in, the great atmosphere/vibe and really delicious upscale…read morepub food... this place is a 10+!! 10/10 recommend!