I'm giving this place a 4/5 because the pancakes were solid, they give large portions for a reasonable 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! read more

Sunset Grill - Banana, walnut pancakes - American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

The chili was good The Reuben wasn't bad 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. read more

Me and my friend went here for lunch the other day. Our waitress was so kind and our service was so fast. We got to sit outside and had a beautiful view of the lake. The food here was amazing as always! read more

Sunset Grill - American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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I stopped by Sunset Grill while venturing down to the southern tip of Ithaca for some clay wheelthrowing. The location is a bit of a trek if you're without a car (especially in the winter), which probably explains why it wasn't too crowded when I got there. But the people who were there were super friendly and helpful, which made the experience that much better! I went for the Saturday Special Steak, which was around $20, and it did not disappoint. I chose the "petite" steak (because the King and Queen sizes sounded like a bit much for me), but even the petite was massive. I couldn't finish most of it, but I was definitely full. The portions are no joke. Overall, the food was great, the portions were generous, and the staff made it a really pleasant stop. If you're in the area or just looking for a hearty meal, definitely worth the visit! read more

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Basic breakfast. Large portions. Lots of room so didn't have to wait even on a Saturday morning.

Sunset Grill is family owned, simple and gets the job done. A large group of us came on a Saturday morning, and we were sat down immediately. Their menu is simple breakfast food, and quite affordable. I got the three eggs any style, and my partner got the sausage gravy, and eggs special. Not my favorite home fries as I like a crispier exterior. The sausage gravy was very oily though. Portion sizes are good. They have indoor and outdoor tables, and with great views if you plan to sit outside. The parking lot is on the smaller end. You can call ahead to make a reservation. Come here if you want simple breakfast food with no trills. read more

Sunset Grill - Three eggs any style - American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Always a great place to meet up with friends. Great service. Great food. Easy to get to-close to the college.

We stayed at the New Park and our reservation included $12 vouchers for each of us so we chose the Sunset Grill. Views were spectacular Service was fast and attentive. Food was so good and fresh. The portion sizes were huge read more

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Breakfast here was amazing! My group had the eggs Benedict's and got French fries which were yummy, thick and fluffy. Definitely recommend the French fries over the home fries. The omelettes were yummy can't go wrong with that. The Bloody Mary's were a good size and tasted good, nice flavor to them. Recommend coming here is even though it looks a little run down and rusty tables outside. Ps: outside the tables are rusty and run down and a bunch of honeybees outside so heads up. They have little cups of jam/ butter on the rail for them- if you are allergic stay inside. But nice breakfast for a fine price. Water cups are old little plastic cups that are clear/ yellow and look run down. read more

My family enjoyed a fun and great meal here. The waiter treated us like family and was respectfully, knowable, and humorous in all the right ways with the measure of taste that suited our family perfectly. Delicious food. read more

This informal restaurant does a marvelous breakfast! Fast, friendly service, a varied breakfast menu, and the best home-made corned beef hash in town. Kind of like a grown-up diner, there are lots of tables inside, and an outside deck for warmer weather. The view of Cayuga lake is awesome too. They do lunch & dinners too, but I've only been there for breakfast. read more

We had the breakfast steak and eggs meal and the 3 eggs any style meal. The steak was really tender and delicious! The staff was really nice too. Definitely a nice breakfast spot! read more

Good wholesome food for a place just off campus of Ithaca College. Friendly service and good selection of food for reasonable prices. read more

Don't come here unless you're hungry. The kind of hungry that happens after starvation. Portions sizes are insanely huge. As soon as we walked in we were seated. There was no crowd so I assume the bad reviews come from a time when they are really busy. The hostess was very welcoming and our waitress was at our table immediately. Waters, coffee and orange juice were out fast. The juice was very sugary but the coffee was perfect. We ordered omelets and corned beef hash platter. Everything was cooked outstanding. The omelets were even plated in an appealing way. We got a take home box and refills for coffee were prompt. A bit pricey but it's Ithaca and again, I am shocked at the large portion sizes. We didn't sit outside but I can see where the view is pretty amazing. Overall a great breakfast and the staff is wonderful. A great little place where you'll leave very full with extra. read more

Came midday Saturday and expected there to be quite a few people, which was definitely true. It took a while to be seated, which is okay. The issues started from there: service was immensely slow, even for peak hour standards. About 15 minutes until we got water, another ten before we ordered, and other 20 before we got our food. To top it off, the food was not even that good - my gyro was quite average and something that Peter Griffin could have made at home more times than not. In addition, the menu prices are not up to date. Don't be surprised if you get charged more than the price listed on the menu. Bonus points for having apple sauce as a side! Not much else to say that's nice, sadly. read more

Sunset Grill - American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Don't bother. Huge thumbs-down in every respect, dirty, bad service, bad food. 'Nuff said.

Unbelievable views and atmosphere decorated with vintage Ithaca college and Cornell memorabilia. Affordable menu, great wait staff. Family owned and operated. Must visit if in the Ithaca area. Perfect spot to pick up spirits and wine at Top Shelf liquor including the famous 6 Mile Creek Vineyard selection. Ask for the cashier Summer for recommendations. Cheap gas at Smiley's with Pizza and Wings. View alone is worth the visit . Shout out to Robert the owner. Rogan's corner forever! An Ithaca staple. RIP Frank & Julie. read more

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Came here for breakfast while on vacation in Ithaca with the family. Great food at very reasonable prices. Super friendly and attentive staff. Awesome view of the lake and Ithaca while eating on the outdoor deck. Some of the best corned beef hash that I have ever had. Highly recommend the Sunset Grill. read more

This was a walk from campus. The decor friendly, the terrace very solid but the air was very smoky so I sat indoors. That did have the disadvantage of dueling musical radios stations, industry rap and classic rock from the kitchen. The other lone diners indoors remarked on this musical soup too. The servers were busy going in and out doors but were friendly and no-nonsense. The food was done well but wasn't extraordinary, the sauce for the prime rib could have been better, the potatoes could have been improved, but all in all it was a respectable meal prepared with care. By the way, i tried going back the next day on sunday and the place was MOBBED, still only two servers and well, no service. They likely are short staffed. read more

Sunset Grill - Dinner hour Saturday. Prime rib special - American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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We love the Sunset Grill and visit every time we are in Ithaca. The food is great. The service is great. We've been there for breakfast and for dinner. Highly recommend read more

The sunset grill is a great place to go and eat the food is delicious the prices are reasonable but you have to get there early it is a very busy place sitting on 96b south hill it has a beautiful view of Cayuga lake read more

Terrible service, I felt like they didn't want me to be at their establishment. The food is average.

What a quaint brunch spot! We sat on the deck which sort of overlooks the lake (the trees block a majority but the view is still stunning). Our server was attentive and fast which was appreciated. I got the banana waffles with bacon and I wanted to live inside one of those waffles lemme tell ya. Crisp without being burnt and packed to the gills with bananas. Bacon was exactly the way i liked it and tasted fresh. Their mimosas were so good! Our server suggested pineapple juice instead of orange juice. It helped calm the bite a mimosa usually has and was insanely easy to drink. We had a wonderful time and look forward to visiting again on our next trip! read more

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The food was good, the floor were dirty. Lack of attention to customers. At the end, card supposedly "declined" and yet it worked. Archaic paying process. Very old. read more

I was here, Sept 2, for breakfast on a windy day. Thus, we couldn't enjoy the view on the deck. The servers were friendly, quick, and knowledgeable about their menu. Bear in mind some of the dishes will be sold out as our table had the last quiche of the day . The quiche were not terrible but the fruits that comes with it could be fresher. The star of the table would be the homemade corned beef hash, plenty of meat balanced out with green, red pepper, onion and potatoes. I had it with 2 over easy eggs and marble rye bread. Will be back for more. My party also had the 2+2+2, which is 2 eggs+2 pieces of ham +2 pancakes. The prices were reasonable and affordable with college students. It is close to Ithaca College and plenty of parking as well. I think they named one of their omelets after the college, Bomber Omelette, which is filled with eggs and plenty of meats. All in all, we will be back for more if we are around the area. read more

Service was great!! Food came out fast and fresh. You must try the sausage gravy for breakfast. It's the best!!

Sunset Grill is one of those rare finds that checks all the boxes--cozy atmosphere, great prices, and consistently tasty food. It's the kind of place you can count on for a relaxed meal, whether you're with friends or flying solo. It's usually easy to get a table, which makes it even better when you're looking for something low-key but solid. A go-to in every sense of the word! read more

My favorite spot for breakfast/brunch in Ithaca, mostly for the superb outdoor seating with a view + hazelnut coffee! The menu is classic diner food, basically everything I've eaten here has been delicious. My go-to is two eggs over easy with fries instead of hash browns. They serve the fries with a russian dressing on the side which we refer to as the "fry sauce" but is almost definitely just a premade salad dressing they put into a container - I don't care, it's so good! Service can be hit or miss depending how busy they are (and when the weather is nice they do get super busy at peak times on the weekends) - but as long as you know this is a casual place and aren't expecting white-glove service, it's totally fine! read more

Sunset Grill - American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Not sure why it gets anything other than 5-stars. Cute, local diner. Friendly staff, excellent brunch food. Will make sure to visit again, next time we are in town. read more

Sunset Grill - Wow. Rueben!!!! Fries very excellent too. - American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Came here with a big group for a Sunday breakfast. I think having the big group was a problem. The waitress was super nice but had a hard time getting everyone coffee and food out on time. Half the people got their food and then we waited for the other half. The other half (except one person) got their food about 10 minutes later. The first half had finished their meals and had their plates cleared by the busboy before the remaining meal came out. The food was good, though. Bacon was crispy, toast was buttery and eggs were delicious! Would definitely go back but not with more than four people. read more

Sunset Grill - American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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One of worst restaurant experiences I've had. Neglectful and rude wait staff. We left after an hour having received no food while watching tables of eight, two, five and four, that arrived well after my party of three arrived, be served. The waitress and owner clearly appalled by my gall to note these issues rather than working to sort the problem. Wait staff studiously avoids all eye contact lest they be called upon to place an order. First and last visit. I'd review the food, but again, despite an irritating hour spent there, no food was had. read more

My companion and I decided to stop in mid afternoon on Saturday for a late lunch. Though half of the tables were empty and no one in line ahead of us, it took a while to be seated. Four different employees passed by us without acknowledging us. My companion said to me "not very friendly here, are they?" Eventually we were seated and things greatly improved. Our server (I think her name was Sayode or something similar) was friendly, helpful and attentive. My companion ordered a Western Omelette with a side of Fries and Gravy. I ordered the Veggie Omelette with Rye Toast. The food took a reasonable time to be served and was delicious. Of note was the huge platter of steak fries! And they were oh so good! We will definitely stop back in when in the Ithaca area. read more

Sunset Grill - Vegetarian Omelette (with no cheese) - American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

All around meh. The service is okay, the atmosphere inside is alright and outside you have the view... But you can't see the lake because of the trees on the bluff below. In spring or fall the view *could* be spectacular. The food... is hit or miss. I've been here a few times and remember being mostly satisfied but never blown away. Except that time I ordered steak and eggs medium rare and got a very well done steak. I sent it back and got another well done steak... If it was a good cut it might have been palatable, but it was more or less dog food at that point. read more

Poc are not welcome here. If you are not elderly and Caucasian you will not be getting the best service! And don't let anything be wrong with your order the kitchen staff will laugh and talk about you and your family so you can cause a scene and be "those" type of people. Food was okay. But I guess if you wanna go back to the 1930s eat there. read more

Needs a very deep cleaning! It's as if they have not paid attention to the shelves and decor since they set it up...too bad. The food was good. Ambiance is a big part of the eating out experience. Dust is not appetizing. read more

We had breakfast vouchers from our hotel to use here so we came one morning. We got here about 2 hours after they are supposed to be open but the doors were locked and we didn't see anyone inside. Someone came out and said they weren't taking customers for now as they had a bad morning. We got in our car to leave but then several more cars came and several people were let in. We joined them since we didn't have another place to eat in mind. Based on what I heard I'm guessing the server who was supposed to be there didn't show up which is unfortunate. There was one server (who had just come in) and about 3-8 groups of customers during the time we were there. He seemed pretty overwhelmed but he did a great job getting everyone taken care of despite the slow start. We ordered bagels with egg, cheese, and sausage or bagel with cheese and bacon. They both came with home fries. Everything was pretty good! The inside was a little dirty, lots of crumbs on the seats/benches. Overall it was a fine experience but the server gets a 5/5 from me. read more

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Proper diner, great spot for a yummy hearty breakfast. The view is amazing. We have been here 25 or more times over the past couple of years. We keep going back and we love it read more

Took about 30 minutes to be seated on a Sunday morning. Few groups were seated before me just because of where they were standing, even though they came in much after me. Took another 20 minutes to put food and drink order in. I asked four times for a coffee refill and then got it maybe 30 minutes later. No one stopped to ask if I need anything - had to flag down staff which made me uncomfortable. Is it the staff's fault? No, they are extremely understaffed and overwhelmed, they're human. However I did not plan to be here for 2 hours. Outdoor seating had a good view. The food was fine itself, so next time maybe I will try placing a pick-up order but I will not dine here again because of the service. read more

Great and affordable food that is on the top of a hill in Ithaca. The views on the outside were very nice, although there were many bees flying around my food. Additionally, the servers were extremely slow and took almost an hour for our food to come, the server also forgot that we ordered and had to put in the order again after half an hour. read more

Sunset Grill - American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Sunset Grill serves an awesome brunch menu that leaves you feeling very full and satisfied. The food was not anything terribly special but the homey atmosphere and kind servers make the experience really nice. I personally loved the omelette and also the salty corned hash! My only complaint about the restaurant was that the english muffin and toast are extremely buttery and oily. Make sure to come earlier if you want to snag a spot at this popular brunch place! read more

Sunset Grill - Corned Hash - American Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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