6:30pm Friday night stop for dinner. No wait time. College kids back so it was hopping in the…read moreIthaca Commons and surrounding areas. (A line and crowd started to grow after 7pm so get there before 7) Large servings Colorful & flavorful dishes Ambiance - several small table seating options and long benches for dining. Lighting: not over the top bright, not super dim & a bit on the loud side with the packed restaurant.

Authentic Korean. Can be fiery spicy!…read more We are entering the whirlwind closing phase of our trip to Ithaca NY! Where we live, there are many authentic Korean restaurants, and we wanted a little taste of The Lotus to offer our experienced amateur opinions. We shared the pajun "pancake" with seafood. It was a generous and varied mix of tender white fish chunks and al-dente shredded veggies such as scallions, deef-pan-fried in a lightly-crisped light wheat dough. We'd say it was prepared with care, and deliciously savory. We did not go with any of their sometimes-fiery dishes this time. We'll say the prices are not low, but somehow, Ithaca has given us yet another delightfully authentic international treat.

Horrible location and parking for drivers/commuters. Chicken was decent. Fries not so much. I got 4…read morepiece tender Honey BBQ and Garlic Parm fries. **** Updated rating due to restaurant's response below. Geographical location can't be changed but acknowledgment and accountability go far. Tab n you!

DoorDashed for lunch and didn't really have high expectations. I ordered bone in, well-done, tossed…read morein sauce and that's exactly what I received. Cooked perfectly and had just enough sauce. The garlic parmesan fries...fantastic! Not everyone cooks wings great, Wings Over Ithaca nailed it! Can't wait to try another sauce!

Ithaca Ale House A…read morefun stop with friends at Ithaca Ale House to watch the baseball playoffs! My friends went with burgers and fries, while I decided to try something different and ordered the onion soup. I don't normally order onion soup, but I really enjoyed it! This isn't a fancy place, but it has a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, and that's something I really appreciate. The waitstaff was also very nice, friendly, and polite, which always makes a difference. Sometimes, a casual spot with good company, a fun game, and a comfortable vibe is exactly what you're looking for. A great place to catch a game with friends! I'd happily come back. Just know that I don't come to Ithaca often but this will be on my list!

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.

Have eaten there about a dozen times and have had almost everything on the menu, from pizza, wings,…read morewraps and what have you. Everything delicious. Not a bad meal ever. The bar is beautiful and the whole joint is far better and beyond than Northeast Pizza/Scale House ever was. Have even watched a live band now and then. (Pete Panek and Tru Blu, where are you?). The jolly bartender is quite attentive and will never leave your glass empty. What's not to like? Drink up, Johnny.

I wanted a good salad for lunch and my co-worker said she'd had a good salad from this…read moreestablishment. Went out on a limb and was not disappointed! I got the antipasto salad and it was great! The lettuce was super crisp and the meat must have been freshly cut because it tasted SO fresh. The small filled me up! Plenty of dressing to cover the entire salad. Highly recommend!

Got a large meat lovers pizza, and it was hearty and delicious! It had plenty of toppings and was…read moredefinitely filling. We also picked up a dozen wings, which came with a large side of blue cheese. From calling in and placing our order to picking it up, the customer service was amazing. We only waited about 15 minutes, and everything was hot, fresh, and delicious! Also the restaurant was clean and in an easy to access location. We were visiting from out of town and would 100% come back the next time we're in town! Highly recommend!

Solid NY Pizza. You know it's good pizza when the plain cheese pizza is better than what is…read morenormally available. Grabbed a pie on our way into town and was so happy we did. It's a small place with some tables to sit down. When I called the order in they were really considerate to make sure it was hot and fresh when we picked it up.

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.

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.

First time to visit Crossroads. Food was very good, server was professional and friendly…read more Restaurant appeared clean and efficient. Will definitely be back. Thank you!

Hmmm their food is good. Jay does a great job with his menu and prices. I enjoy it every time.read more

Great food and service. coconut curry was delicious, so were the Wagu sliders. our server, Kylie…read morewas very nice. Will definitely come back.

Food Lab is a cute, clean, modern place with all kinds of interesting fusion dishes and fun…read moreingredients. Their culinary scientists are making some real winners here! The menu had so many things I wanted to try and thankfully the food was just as good as it sounded. I had the Vodka Bucatini with added steak and it was amazing. It was a cold and rainy day and that hot pasta and rich sauce were perfect for that weather. The Duck Fat Fingerlings with black garlic aioli were another favorite...and what a huge portion! My mother-in-law had the Bone Marrow Burger (which I got to steal a bite of) and it was delicious and very flavorful. My wife loved her New England Shrimp Roll and soup of the day that came with it (which I also personally verified was excellent as well). And the house wine got a thumbs up from my wife! It's a good thing my family loves to share. The portions were great, the staff was friendly and everyone loved their food. We were too full for dessert, which was a shame because I wanted to try more of the menu. The only thing I could find to nitpick was that the floor was a bit too slippery. That's really just me reaching for something to complain about to try to balance out all this well-deserved praise! If I lived anywhere near Food Lab, I'd be a regular until I'd worked my way through the entire menu and then some! Please open a franchise in Atlanta. Five stars easily!

cute spot in the heart of collegetown, with a small family business vibe. staff was nice and…read morefriendly, and service was good! I got the tomato beef brisket rice noodle soup, which came steaming hot from the kitchen. the soup was quite yummy, with little chunks of beef, tofu skin, and lettuce. overall, probably the best noodle soup I've tried in collegetown. there's not as many menu options as I would have liked, but the price is pretty reasonable for ithaca standards, so this place is definitely worth checking out.

Really long service time even though the restaurant wasn't empty when I went, the food was good…read morethough