The Antlers Restaurant is one of those Ithaca area institutions that truly feels like part of the community. The owner is genuinely community-minded, and that spirit is reflected in the entire staff--warm, welcoming, inclusive, and friendly - and they anticipate your needs always with prompt professionalism and kindness. It's wonderful to support a locally owned restaurant that not only serves great food but also understands what it means to be a good neighbor. The Antlers has a welcoming atmosphere where people feel comfortable and valued, and that matters. A true gem. read more

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While in Ithaca, New York on a work trip, I wanted a nice and healthy meal. I got exactly what I was looking for. I did not make a reservation since it was just me. If you want to get an actual table and you are not alone, you must make a reservation. The food was delicious. I had the filet mignon. It was cooked a perfect medium. The summer squash vegetables were tasty and cooked to perfection. The make potato was without butter or sour cream. It was exactly how I wanted it. I ate the whole potato. No grit. All was great. They had a lot of no alcoholic beer options. I ate at the bar. Everyone was very nice. It is pricey but sometimes you get what you pay for. If you go to the Antlers you will not be disappointed. read more

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This place is great! Despite the price being a little steep, the ambiance is cozy especially with a real wood fire in the middle of the dining room. The bar does a great job of making mixed drinks. They were not weak!!! The food was delivered in large portions and was cooked to sheer perfection! We took my parents here for their anniversary and our waitress Dana was phenomenal! We were so impressed, we decided to make another trip down from Syracuse! read more

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After a full day of hiking and wading around Taughannock Falls State Park, we decided we'd earned a civilized dinner--translation: something with cloth napkins and cocktails instead of trail mix and Gatorade. Enter Antler's, where we rolled in, hiking hair and all, and were welcomed without judgment. Bless them. We grabbed seats at the bar and immediately knew we were in good hands. The bartender wasn't just friendly--he was a legit mixologist and bourbon enthusiast, which led to some great pours and even better conversation. Food-wise, Antler's seriously delivered. The crab cakes were the real deal--actual lumps of crab, not breading disguised as seafood. The Texas pot stickers sounded questionable at first but turned out to be a revelation. And then came the star: El Diablo Fresh Atlantic salmon, with a horseradish crust and house-pickled sweet pepper preserves that made us want to applaud the kitchen. We're "let's share everything" diners, which usually saves us from dessert... but our server talked us into cheesecake bread pudding à la mode. It was decadent, it was over the top, and it was absolutely worth needing to be rolled out the door. In short: Antler's is the perfect reward after a day on the trails--excellent food, stellar drinks, and a vibe that makes you feel welcome no matter how many miles are on your boots. read more

We had ordered two Antlers Original Burger for take out. It was packed and presented nicely. Each burger came with a side. We tried both French fries and mash potatoes which were well seasoned - both were delicious. For the burger, it was cooked perfectly medium well the way we had asked for it. However, I wished the beef was more seasoned or more sauce was added for the burger since the whole burger tasted kind of bland. read more

The Antlers - Antlers Original Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Pretty solid! The tuna wasn't too bad but I don't think I could get again.. but Mac and cheese was amazing!!! I wish I took another order home!! read more

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Best steak I have eaten in my LIFE! And I love steak! As a Celiac, they went over the top and toasted some GF bread to dip while everyone else had the good stuff. That really makes a difference in the experience to not have to sit there and watch everyone chowing on good bread! HAHAHA! The service was outstanding! Rose, our waitress was so friendly and professional. The ambiance is so cozy, date night or special occasion perfection! Cocktails were incredible too! Best dirty bruised vodka martini yet! You must go and see for yourself! read more

I was looking for a spot to host a Galentine's dinner with my friends and this was the perfect restaurant. I called a few weeks in advance and made a reservation and they were very accommodating to my requests. The restaurant has plenty of parking on the left side and the right side of the building. I was able to come a little early the night of the dinner to set the table up and the staff were very helpful. One of my friends has a gluten allergy and she was pleased with the menu options and substitutions. Our waitress Kaelee was so awesome! She was knowledgeable about the menu, gave recommendations, and made sure we had everything we needed. All of the cocktails were delicious and the food was equally amazing! There's a nice fireplace and they had some fun music playing to add to the atmosphere. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and can't wait to go back! read more

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Ordered from the west coast to celebrate friends' Golden Wedding anniversary in the east coast while being confined at home. First time with this restaurant for all. Food reported delicious and wonderful. They had Bourbon glazed duck, El Diablo salmon, shrimp etouffee, crab cakes, ahi tuna, shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad, Santa Barbara salad, cheesecake, peanut butter cake, chocolate mousse. Plenty for five to share though ordered for three. They have added Antler's on their restaurant list. Delivery was timely with text and email notifications. Tip well for good service. They all work hard. read more

Love the wood burning fireplace it give such a cozy vibe. We love the brunch wish they had it more than just Sunday cause it's delicious. Service has always been great. read more

My boyfriend and I were blown away from the food. I loved the options of either sparkling, spring, or tap water. We got the Salmon dip app and it was amazing, every bite having a chuck of salmon. My boyfriend ordered a burger that was cooked perfectly with excellently melted cheese. But my Honey Bourbon Salmon meal with mashed potatoes and string beans stole the show. I will be thinking about that meal for a while. Great atmosphere and service. read more

Went there on Easter. It was surprisingly delicious. I had the pecan crusted chicken, which well surpassed my expectations. Green beans and potatoes were great as well. read more

One of the priciest restaurants in the Ithaca area, but you get what you pay for. They're quite busy, so I'd recommend booking a reservation in advance. The free bread they provide is bussin. Don't get a bread basket, as you're paying six dollars to just get some olive oil. I got the roasted duck, which frankly slapped. I'm a sucker for duck, and it was exactly what I wanted, Portion size was healthy as well. Service was generally quick and kind read more

The Antlers - Roast Duckling - Barbeque Near Me - Ithaca, New York

For our date night, we decided to give this place a try. The overall welcome was not warm, maybe because we didn't have reservations. We were seated and things were stellar after that. Our server was amazing. As usual I narrowed my choices down to 3-4, she was instrumental in helping me decide as she was very knowledgeable and had eaten items on the menu. My burger was cooked to perfection. My date got the 3 course special. His soft pretzel bites were really good (I don't even like soft pretzels) and he had an ample supply of fish and fries. He had to take the dessert home. The drinks were quite tasty also. The strawberry fields was very refreshing and the jackalope was also tasty if you like drinks with a little spice. The establishment was very clean and the atmosphere was very inviting. I would definitely go again. read more

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What a great little roadside restaurant! They open at 4:30 PM. We arrived approximately ten minutes early and waited in our car in the parking lot. We saw the chef actually come outside to harvest tomatoes from their garden. It was then that we knew we were in for a treat. The interior of the restaurant is rustic. It feels like you are dining at grandma and grandpa's house in the country. Our server was new but she took great care of us. The menu had so many interesting options. It made it difficult (in a good way) to choose. I have never seen a beef flight anywhere else before. I went with the delmonico this time. It was perfectly cooked. The fried green tomatoes were another standout. The bourbon Manhattan I had with my meal was the perfect addition. I can't wait to return here to try some other things from their menu. read more

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Excellent service from two servers who are sisters. Warm interior with quiet atmosphere, interesting decor and pleasant (not overpowering) music. Food was good (the steak flight was creative and the bomb!) I'd go back in a minute!! read more

I always love the food at antlers. If you're looking for delicious, perfectly cooked meals, this is your place. The meat is always fresh and great quality, cooked exactly how it should be. The shrimp scampi was amazing. Usually shrimp scampi can taste very watered down when ordering at some places but antlers cooks this perfectly. The lobster tails were cooked to perfection and I always love the rice pilaf. And the drinks were great! I love the twist they put on their cocktails, like adding lavender to the citrus blossom. The giddyup wad a bourbon drink with a orange taste twist. The ambiance at antlers is unique. It can be famkly friendly or adult oriented. They have a laid back vibe that is equally fancy for any special occasions. It doesn't give off a vibe where you'd want to bring small children but if you had a large group with kids included it is family friendly. Definitely a place suitable for fancy dinner parties, nice night out, anniversary, or special occasions. The staff are always friendly and very professional. They're all very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks offered. Always willing to give rrecommendations and when they do it feels authentic iinstead of someone trying to get me to buy the most authentic thing on the menu. My one downfall that brings me to the four star is the wait time. And I don't mean wait time to sit. If you don't make a reservation odds are you will be waiting a long time or not sit at all because they book quick and for the whole night. Book ahead! and wait time for food isn't horrible. It's around the amount of time you'd expect. I would say the wait time for the drinks was quite a long time. Then we'd wait a long time for the server just to get our order. And then it would take forever for her to come back and check in on us. We wanted a dessert to eat there but with how long it took her to come back, we did it to go and asked for the check at the same time while simultaneously letting her know we were worried we wouldn't see her for a while. Now, this doesn't take away from how friendly and knowledgeable she was. And when she did come to the table she remembered every ask and delivered appropriately. It was just waiting for her to come back that was a bit disappointing. I find this is frequent when going there which could be attributed to how busy they can get so to an extent I completely understand. But to give an honest review, you will be waiting a long time for your server to come back and check on you. read more

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We were a bit late and arrived at the restaurant at 8:50pm. Grateful that the servers did not hesitate to lead us to the table. We started with the Baltimore crab cake which is surprising good - deep fried with delicious spice and the crab meat tastes flavourful. The 22 oz cowboy steak cooked to medium rare is very juicy with strong meat flavours that surely any steak lover would enjoy. The baby short ribs are one of the most tender ones I have ever tasted. Services are amazing too and the interior setting is cozy and comfortable. Definitely recommended for anyone visiting Ithaca! read more

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Food was good and there were a nice variety of options. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Plenty of parking and good location.

everything! excellent place to dine. atmosphere, excellent service, delicious food at a reasonable price janet read more

The website was not working and made a reservation through open table. This was confirmed the day of dinner. When we got there, they had no reservation. They said they don't work with open table. They did find a table for the 4 of us. The service was great. The beer, wine and drink options were good. We tried 2 appetizers that were very good. The salmon diablo was great with big piece of fish. The BBQ plate was also very good with generous portions of smoked meats. My friend had the delmonico and I had the ribeye. They were both poorly cooked, tough and gristly. This was a great disappointment. We don't believe this was prime. We went to Texas roadhouse the next night to enjoy a GOOD steak at half the price. If you go here, don't get the steaks no matter how great they tell you they are and you will be pleased. It is a college town and had mostly college people there. read more

Worst steak I ever had. I mean that. It's a college town, so don't expect better than college food..

If you see my previous 2 reviews, you'll see what happened last year. This year: Perfect! My husband called the owner, Scott, a couple of days ago to say that we were trying again. From that phone call, to the desserts, Antlers came through. Table ready, great service, delicious food. Scott came by 2x during the meal & all of the servers were excellent! Antlers, and their outlook on customer experience & service, is exactly why we need to support our local businesses. Eat at Antlers for a true Ithaca experience! read more

The cocktails were average, but then BAM! The filet and mashed potatoes were phenomenal!!! My friend had the Delmonico and we were both sitting there Mmm-mmm-mmm-ing the entire meal. I had the cornbread which was the best I ever tasted, creamy and sweet with a bit of kick on the spicy honey sauce. If in Ithaca, NY this is a must-do. read more

The Antlers - Delmonico, medium-rare, mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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HORRIBLE customer service. Arrived 5:30 on a Saturday evening. Met with, Do you have a reservation? Um no...your parking lot has less than 50% of the spaces filled and I see 15+ empty tables....sorry no reservation no service. I have all of my tables reserved for an hour from now.... REALLY??? Called after we left to talk with the MGR...yea same person who couldn't give a "BLEEP" that she turned business away. If you are visiting the Ithica area STAY AWAY!! UPDATE after the business manager replied. The we bait saiid, no wait and to come in prior to our arrival and while sitting in the parking lot. We we visiting the area and were recommended to try this place. There is no planning in advance, it is visiting a local establishment on a BAD recommendation. Dear Mr Business Owner, I am quite aware of how reservations work...I am more aware of walk-ins and customer appreciation for their patronage. You sir do NOT understand customer service or value customers who are new to your restaurant. read more

Let's start with the service. We've been twice and both times the servers and entire staff have been both professional and personable. I think the staff makes up more of the experience we tend to think until we have a bad encounter. The food... it's better than the staff. The steaks are incredible. They are on the expensive side but worth it if you're going to spend the money on a steak. read more

Dinner was great. We were all happy with our food and the service. The waitress was very attentive. Loved that the water glasses were kept full. It took a very long time to get our dessert, however. We estimate 30+ minutes. read more

The food is good but always takes a long time to arrive. Honestly the wood fireplace is the highlight. Not a place to bring a family with kids. read more

This place is fantastic. Their food and bar are both phenomenal. They have Upstate Common Sense my favorite beer on tap, as well as a large display of whiskey foreign and domestic like Yamazaki from Japan. They rotate their specials for every night of the week. I wished I lived there because I'd eat there every nite. The parking is sparse because the place is so good that all the spaces are taken! read more

Rachel our server was phenomenal, as was the food (scallops au gratin and salmon) . We would be regulars if we lived in the area

My wife and I lived in Ithaca in the 1990's, and always enjoyed eating out at The Antlers. We returned recently for a 29th anniversary dinner, and found that it lived up to our memories of the place. The horseradish crusted salmon and the roasted duck with cherry glaze were both amazing. Nice to see that they can do more than just beef. A previous reviewer found the decor "dated," but we actually like the slightly kitschy hunting-lodge ambiance. Our server was warm and professional--the evening left nothing to be desired. read more

Cake was a little too sweet. Salmon was good but overpriced. Rice was underwhelming but solid and clean. read more

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No complaints. My father and husband both had the Filet and loved it! I grew up in Ithaca and remember having Delmonico when I was younger so I had to have it since it's not commonly on menu's elsewhere and it was delicious! Also added the bacon-butter topping... mmm-mmm! The bread appetizer was interesting but tasty and no issue with the cocktails. The set up of the dining areas and the lighting made for a cozy atmosphere. The bill was a bit higher than expected but the service was good and we didn't have to wait for a table. This was a great local experience and I may try it again on my next visit just to try the Lobster Bisque my husband recommended. read more

Had dinner there, my wife ordered scallops gratin and loved it. I had the NY Strip steak was some of the best steaks I've had in a long time. The staff was very attentive, the music was nice and with its low volume, we were able to have a conversation, which seems to be unusual in most restaurants for me at least. Overall, a great experience! read more

Bri was our waitress for dinner and she was really great as was the food, we would love to go back if we have time!

I got take-out and it was so bad we couldn't eat most of it. We ordered the Mac and cheese with and without brisket. It was nothing like the pictures and description on the website. Claimed to be award winning. But was more like a kids menu of noodles with very little cheese. And the cubed brisket on top looked like dog food. We did like the cornbread and lobster bisque though. read more

The Antlers - Mac and cheese with beef brisket, and without. (1 bite was enough). - Barbeque Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Stopped in by recommendation of an old friend and I thought this place was pretty good. It's got that old style rustic charm. It was kind of dark inside but not too much and they've got plenty of seating and some outdoor seating as well. Their bread with citrus honey butter was super good and unique, I've never had anything like it! Very tasty. I got the chicken cacciatore and it was pretty good but not great. The service was very slow despite being a pretty dead evening and walking in just about the time they opened. All in all we were happy and I was full. The prices were very high for what you get, but with a coupon we got two dinners for about $35 dollars which is better I guess. read more

The Antlers - Citrus honey butter rolls - Barbeque Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Great spot outside the commons area. Really unique space and friendly staff, plus solid food for a good value. read more

The Antlers - Flank Steak - Barbeque Near Me - Ithaca, New York

It was ok. We went for my brother in laws' birthday. It smelt like fish the moment we walked in the door, which I've heard is a sign the fish is old. The space was very dated and dingy. The service was pretty good, but the food was WAY over priced for what it was. The orange butter with bread was very good, though. The margarita was ok, but not great. The mac and cheese was pretty good but weird that it came with a potato or rice as a side. The mashed potatoes were way too salty. My husband said his gumbo was blah. Overall we would skip it. read more

The Antlers - Barbeque Near Me - Ithaca, New York

We stopped in on a Saturday night and we were able to be seated. Breanna was our server, outstanding! Mason was our runner/busboy. Very attentive without being intrusive. The food was outstanding! read more