Another great spot in the Ithaca Commons. Nice modern atmosphere and a clean interior. They have clever names for some of their menu items, too..very "punny"! I ordered the "PB & Jellousy" burger with sweet potato waffle fries, highly recommend! My friend liked her "Breaking Baaad" burger, so I might have to try that next time. Drinks were served in cute mason jar glasses and the waitstaff was friendly, even when they appeared to be a little understaffed. Food was well presented. Wish I would have thought to taken a photo before digging in, oops! Very tasty, looking forward to going back. read more

The environment alone would have gotten this place 5 stars. Our waitress was awesome. My Cuban sandwich was a level beyond fantastic, but my boyfriend's flatbread "the Proper Pig" was not as wonderful. It didn't have any gooey cheese to hold all the yummy stuff on it. If you take anything away from this review, please GET THE SWEET POTATO WAFFLE FRIES! They alone are worth the trip. read more

Food was solid. Enjoyed the fried chicken Mac and cheese, the sweet potato fries, and the apple burger. My son got the crabby patty that was good but too spicy for him. The waitress was very friendly and gave us some ideas of places to go I town. Nice atmosphere too and very close to the downtown square. read more

Really good food. Love the shareable plates and the sandwiches. The restaurant never got my attention from outside but we gave it a try and we were really surprised! read more

Red's Place - Onion soup - New American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Super delicious food and great atmosphere perfect place to watch the game while in thaca Exactly what we were looking for on a Saturday afternoon read more

We stopped by Red's Place because they had outdoor seating and were pet friendly. We will definitely be back because the food we had was fresh and delicious!! We had the flatbreads and they were excellent!! Our server was very friendly and was very attentive to our needs!! A+++ read more

Red's Place - Red's Place with outdoor seating!! - New American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Cool vibe Great drinks good beer selection Creative menu of pub foods What more can you ask for ??

This is such an amazing restaurant with a casual, but hip and super nice vibe. Their Aurora Street Burger is incredible along with many of that sandwiches that I've tried. I will miss this place dearly when I leave Ithaca! read more

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Delicious food, well-presented and tasty - interesting combinations, generous portions. Yummy! Staff Is friendly and knowledgeable, variety of beers available. Stop in! read more

Red's Place - New American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Came in during Ithaca College move in day . Seated right away at 6:15pm. We had Bang bang Shrimp appetizer, burger , crabby patty and a flatbread pizza. Everything was delicious and service was great ! Highly recommend Red's . We look forward to returning. read more

The wait staff were very friendly and accommodating. We had a party of 8 without a reservation on a Sunday night. The place was crowded, and the big table was reserved. We waited 20 minutes and got seated at 2 tables 4 people at each which was fine for us. The flat bread was very good, tasty and crispy. Soup came with 2 slices of grilled bread, nice touch. My Guinness beer was cold and frothy. We had grilled fish sandwich, which was a whole filet of mahi mahi, very nice. Their burgers are all done with seasoned meat which my husband didn't like. I was ok with it; but it was on the salty side; however, their sweet potatoes fries, and the tater tots were super crispy and not salty! read more

Visiting Ithaca and stopped here for outside dining. We ordered their hamburgers and yum, one of the best I've had. The meat was cooked according to what we ordered and it was the 'greasy' hamburger I expected. Also the texture made me think if they ground their own meat. The service was excellent even though all the area restaurants are hiring and could be short of workers. Definitely recommend to try especially if you're craving for a good hamburger. read more

PB and Jealousy! I shouldn't have to say much more! If your looking for a lively place with great drinks and food to catch up with friends, this is a great place! And where else can you get a bacon cheeseburger with peanut butter and jelly read more

Red's Place - New American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

My daughter and I went for lunch on a beautiful Saturday - it was a simple lunch of burgers and fries - the service was excellent, the servers were very attentive and nice. I had the aurora street burger and my daughter had a plain burger - the burgers were seasoned and cooked perfectly to our order - the toppings were interesting and super fresh - - steak fries perfectly done. read more

Everything was delicious - we shared the loaded cheese fries and wings to start and then we had the cuban sandwich and the loaded pig. Make sure the get the sweet potato waffle fries! read more

Honestly, I downloaded the yelp app AND created an account because of how great of service we had tonight at reds. When we got there on New Year's Day (a holiday!) We were the first ones in but quickly more customers came into the restaurant. Soon we realized there was literally only one waitress for the ENTIRE restaurant - Brooke. She did so amazing and made the entire vibe of the restaurant completely relaxed despite having to hold down the entire front of house. Food was great, drinks flowed, and there was not a moment of tension. Id honestly go back for her service alone again. Thanks Brooke for being great!!!! Will be coming back again. read more

The have really good chicken wings and pot of gold. They have a really good atmosphere too. read more

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Great atmosphere, great service, but sub par food. I got the honey turkey sandwich which was rather dry, and my friend ate the pb and j burger, which he also did not think was great. Overall the best part of the meal were the tater tots that which you can get as a side. read more

Red's Place - New American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

I have high hopes for this new addition to restaurant row, but my first impression was not favorable. They have a decent number of wines by the glass, but I would like to see more local choices. The menu had lots of tasty-looking options, and I ended up choosing the "Red-handed tacos" - a build-your-own taco that came with carnitas, guacamole, jalapeno slaw, and pico ge gallo as well as the requisite tortillas. I was underwhelmed by what I got: the guacamole was brown, as if it had been sitting out for a while, and the slaw looked like what you get at KFC. I was pleased that the slaw did have a spicy kick as promised, but it did not look appealing. The carnitas tasted good, but was rather dry. The tortillas were thick and somewhat chewy - they held the fillings well. Overall, I had a decent meal, but the unappetizing appearance of the guacamole and slaw definitely detracted from the experience. For the price, I am going to stand by the cantina platter at Viva just down the street, which serves up something similar, but at two-thirds the price. Service was good - I was greeted and provided with a beverage right away, and my food did not take long to arrive, either. My server (Ellen) checked in at least twice, which was appreciated. I am hoping that Red's will settle in and work out their kinks, because I think that it could become a welcome addition to Ithaca's downtown restaurant scene. read more

The restaurant is very new and at the moment there is a limited menu. Despite this there is a variety of choices for different eating habits, several appetizers, salads, flatbreads, etc. My husband ordered the beef burger which was nicely seasoned and topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, arugula, and tomato. I ordered the portobello mushroom which was topped with smoked gouda, arugula, tomato and a homemade roasted red pepper spread. Both had a soft bulky roll and came with hand cut fries which were nicely cooked and lightly salted. The Guinness, my beer of choice, was on tap and tasted great. They also had a variety of other beverages alcoholic and non to choose from. The service was attentive and friendly. We will be back! read more

Red's Place - Guinness-portobello mushroom smoked Gouda arugula tomato-seasoned beef burger cheddar cheese bacon arugula tomato-hand cut fries - New American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Really enjoyed the wide variety of both the food and drink menus. Nice atmosphere, quick drinks and food with lots of different flavor combinations. read more

Awesomeness! Jess waited on us yesterday and we tried to sit in her area today. Had to sit at bar. That's how great they are! You won't be disappointed! Had flatbread this time. read more

I'm not usually a pub food person, but I ended up here with friends; the food is perfectly adequate and up to standard, nothing mind-blowing. Lamb burger had nice lamb flavor, but sweet potato waffle fries tasted more like oil than like sweet potato. Service is fairly fast. read more

Ended up leaving. The place was busy and we were told to stand by the bar while waiting for a table. The person behind the bar was extremely rude and asked us to move away and find another place to stand. We found a wonderful place next door. read more

Simply put, the food is delicious and the service is amazing. We had a variety of appetizers and dinner, everything was good. The drinks were well balanced and readily available. Our server was friendly, quick, and attentive. They tend to have a wait list so plan to grab a cocktail near by; but it is worth the wait! read more

We actually planned to go to a place across the street, but they weren't open yet do we said "let's try Reds". Ssooo glad we did! The menu was amazing and it took forever for us to make up our minds. So many great looking dishes! I had the mushroom lovers sandwich (I think that's what it's called?), and it was awesome! And the loaded tots. Delish!! My daughter had a flat bread, the one with artichoke hearts. She loved it. Can't wait to go back and try some 20 different dishes. Going to get takeout salads from there tonight! They looked incredible! read more

awesome place ! we had a really nice waiter he was a man with a mask i didn't get his name, check this spot out if you're at the commons !

I came here on a slow Sunday night and I had a fantastic experience. I can't say much about the service, since we were one of two tables eating, but the waitress was helpful and attentive for us. I would have to go back during a busier time to really know how the service is here. The ambiance is great. They have nice, comfortable seating, a beautiful bar and two excellent tv's. I love the mason jar water glasses. The food was really good for a pub type establishment. We had a mushroom sandwich with au jus (which was a little too salty) and a side of homemade applesauce. The applesauce was delicious! I would highly recommend getting it. We also had the slow cooked turkey sandwich. I thought this was amazing. It had bacon, arugula, cranberry and walnut compote and a garlic aioli. It was a unique twist on a classic and they did it fantastically. The fries were amazing also. Hot right out of the frier and served in a mini deep frying basket. The fries were perfectly seasoned. The food at this place is great. Check it out if you are looking for delicious sandwiches or burgers! read more

Good beer choices and good food. Walked the North Rim trail and needed a burger!!! House burger was perfect with tater tots. Sorry didn't take a pic!!! Good service and enjoyed the atmosphere read more

I've always thought Red's was pretty good, but after our recent lunch there, I have to rate them Higher! The Thai Wings were the crunchiest and juiciest I've had in ages. My friends all raved about their burgers and two of them said it was the best burger they'd ever had (and these guys eat a Lot of burgers) ! The special that day was BBQ Burger with Brisket. Simply amazing. I had the Farmer salad and it was incredible. The bacon was perfectly cooked and possibly the most delicious bacon I've had! I could have used maybe a tablespoon more dressing, but what was there (Shallot Dressing) was very good. Several other friends all had salads as well and each raved. We will be going back soon and I will be looking forward to it! P.S. it was lunch so I didn't get to try any, but they had an Amazing beer list! read more

It's like they can tell your a conservative and they are less friendly. The hostess seemed to have a chip on her shoulder. Of course I was wearing a shirt with the American flag on it. Maybe that's why. read more

Fantastic, casual and very pleasant dining experience. Overall excellent service and food. Love the pub feel with unique menu items that stand apart from traditional bars/pub restaurants. We ordered the crab cake sandwich and Mahi fish sandwich, both accompanied by crispy sweet potato fries. Everything was delicious, fairly priced and had great flavor. Hard to achieve on sandwiches sometimes! I'm a sucker for a diverse selection of seasonal, local beers and was not disappointed in this department either! Our server was wonderful, attentive but not pushy and just overall very friendly and thoughtful. Was a great stop for our visit to Ithaca and highly recommend! read more

Visiting the commons in Ithaca and stopped here for a small lunch. Plenty of good beers and wines to choose from. We had three appetizers to share for 3 people and it was perfect. We had the cheese dip with artichokes which was awesome. The mahi mahi tacos are very tasty as well, plus the cauliflower curry was good as well. Little pricey for the food and drinks but nothing special that stood out to me. Good but not my favorite. read more

I got the french onion burger medium rare and it was really juicy and big. It was a bit salty, but I liked the beer battered onions. I will definitely come back and try their other sandwiches. read more

Food and drinks were good but our server was plain AWFUL. Would've been a pleasant experience outdoor dining at this place but the server named Crystal, seemed like she was rushing us. Gave our bill and everything even when we didn't ask for it(that's not a big deal but when I asked if we could order more drinks at 8:25, she said the bar and kitchen are closing so No. so okay we paid the bill but I asked the hostess that seats people down what time the kitchen and bar closes, she said 9 so I nicely told her why I asked and it's because our server said we couldn't order anymore and then, the server rushed to our table and said "Do you want me to get another server for you?!" in a very Rude way and the fact that she knows we already paid throws it off even more. Good place but that waiter is VERY EFFIN RUDE. ruined my night for sure. read more

I love how Yelp! keeps on coming through in the clutch! I was trying to pick a cool place for a welcome dinner for my fellow summer Nepali language classmates, and decided to go with Red's Place simply based on Yelp reviews. What a great call! The food was wonderful, and the service excellent. I strongly recommend the Philly sandwich, flatbread pizzas, and sweet potato fries. All my friends enjoyed their food, and this is one of the best places to sit outside and eat on these humid Ithaca evenings. read more

So I was on the fence about giving this place a 4/5 but really it's only getting a 3. First off the atmosphere here is pretty cool. I like the dark colors, deep reds and intimate space they've made. The service was spot on. Our waitress was quick, friendly and could answer my questions about the menu which was great. but let's be honest you came here for the food review so let's get on with it! I ordered the chicken and waffles "sandwich" which came with siracha maple dipping sauce and fries. The sandwich itself was slightly bigger then a eggo waffle but not by much and in the middle, the smallest, flattest piece of fried chicken I think I've ever seen but the waffle wasn't too big so you could taste the chicken. The waffle tasted not frozen but the flavor wasn't much more than an eggo waffle (looked identical). The chicken though, that had alot of crunch and a lot of flavor for what chicken existed between my two waffle "buns". What disappointed me was that it was just that, chicken...and 2 waffles. I would think maybe add something else, something more, maybe a friend hashbrown or some sort of potato something or other? Maybe bacon? idk, I felt it needed something else. Apparently you can get an egg on it but idk, I feel like an egg wouldn't have been the appropriate addition to this sandwich. The dipping sauce though, that brought this meal full circle. Siracha maple sauce. I am pretty cure it was just maple syrup and siracha but I don't care. I had never thought to do it, they did, so they get the credit here. This sauce with the sandwich hit the freaking spot. the flavor was right on and is the reason I give this place a 3. The fries were good too but they were definitely cisco frozen fries. The middle was starchy and they didn't have too much flavor but they were crunchy and when drenched with the maple siracha sauce I didn't care that they weren't the greatest. The price is what keeps this place from getting 4 stars, and is what makes me want to bring this down to a 2 star. The price for said sandwich, fries and a water was $15. $15!!!! For a small piece of chicken, 2 "eggo" waffles and a small amount of cisco fries? That was ridiculous to me. I've ordered Kobe Beef Burgers from the Ale House that didn't cost that much. Let's be honest here, this was ridiculous to me. Anyways....Overall....I'd definitely come back if someone else paid for me but wouldn't spend my money back here, not worth it in my opinion. Yes the flavors were great but really, money vs quality vs quantity is severely unbalanced here. This sandwich with the fries was a $8 maybe $9 sandwich but even $10 would've been pushing it. So I'd go try it for yourself, see what you think but after going with a few of my friends we all came to this same conclusion. Lower the prices slightly and you'd have a winner right here. I will say this though, thanks for the Maple Syrup and Siracha idea, definitely trying this at home, maybe with a maple cream though to give it a thicker texture. read more

First visit this past Saturday lunch. The hostess told us we could have the next available table on the patio but decided to seat another party at the table she told us was ours. Fail. We ate at the bar. The guy working was the owner. He was nice enough. The food was delicious but pricey. Two beers, one app, 2 sandwiches = $70.00 Ouch. Will return. read more

Red's food is excellent. They offer indoor & outdoor service. Service started kinda slow... but once order was taken, it was great. Flat breads were really great. Thank you Maria for your excellent service. read more

I'd heard Red's was mediocre but I have to say I found it underrated. Quick, extremely attentive service, an excellent burger, and decent tacos made for a perfect late lunch. A great compromise for a family or couple who can't decide between Mexican at Viva on one side or American at Ithaca Ale House on the other. I do agree with the commenter below that they could turn up the heat, though. Maybe drape some heavy curtains in the windows during winter to keep the bill down rather than freeze customers? read more