This is a four instead of a three because of the service. We went to The Antler's for my brother's birthday. Our friend lives in the area and said it was reliable, although she hadn't been in some time. The interior is pleasant, if a bit dated. The service was friendly and genuinely concerned about our having a good time. But the roast duck was extremely dry and overcooked. The replacement when we returned it was only slightly less dry, but we were all done by then. To add insult to injury, the menu said the duck was $35, but the check charged $39. When I told them that as be went to leave, they just said "thanks for telling us". The rest of our meals were fine, but nothing to write home about. They are not outrageously priced, but it is not a budget dining experience, so they need to do better. read more

First time back to Ithaca in over 15 years, and Antlers came up as a highly rated place to get dinner on a Wednesday night. It did not disappoint. Since this was my first time, I kept it simple, getting the Santa Barbara salad and the Antlers Original burger. Both were awesome and I'd highly recommend, and get again! The appetizer bread is awesome and so is that honey blossom butter! It's totally "dipp-able", as is the salad dressing! The bartender (I forgot her name), was just the right amount of being present and helpful, but not overly chatty. I will return when in the area again! Thank you! read more

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

Good food. Huge portions. Wonderful service. Highly recommend to try dinner here. AND they take reservations!! A huge plus.

The Antlers is an oldie but goodie. While it may not be my first stop for a dinner out, their food can be enjoyable (their seafood chowder, for example, is a pretty delicious). The restaurant tends to cater to an older crowd - or those with an appreciation for the rustic decor (or dinner specials). My mother and I have gone a number of times over the years, as it's usually been a family visit. Recently, we went back for their Thanksgiving dinner service, and it was a nice little outing (there's something to be appreciated about not spending an entire day cooking at home, then being left with dishes to clean), even if finding parking wasn't especially easy (on holidays, both sides of their parking lot can be jam packed). Everything was very busy around 5:30 at night when we arrived for dinner, though we were seated promptly (thanks to the hostess!). Service was slow, certainly, but I'll chalk that up to the volume of diners that night. The quality of the Thanksgiving dinner platter that night was good - a classic dinner combination with turkey, glazed carrots, dressing, and so on. TL;DR Oldie, but goodie. Rustic, and generally for the older crowd. Not my go-to pick, but not bad either. A nice standby on the outskirt of the Cornell campus-area. read more

Came for graduation weekend and was disappointed. Started with the crab cakes which were incredibly overpriced for two tiny crab cakes, although they were delicious. The complimentary rolls were hot but I wasn't a fan of the citrus butter. For my entree, I got the Delmonico steak and it was completely smothered in the mushroom veal Demi glaze. The sauce completely covered the taste of the steak and the garlic mashed potatoes did not seem to be made fresh. To finish, I had the chocolate mousse which was underwhelming. Overall, very average and can find a better steak elsewhere. read more

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It's definitely one of those local places that has been around forever. We really loved the vibe, and the service was great. Everyone enjoyed their food - steaks were great quality and the sides were well prepared. Took dessert to-go since they had some unique offerings. read more

Pretty much from the beginning, I was treated disrespectfully by the hostess. Apparently the people she deems as getting a table (even though I had a reservation) is up to her. Food was mediocre at best and way too much. A burger for $19? Maybe that's normal in these parts. Crazy bad experience! read more

Everything I've tried has been delicious, but the Diablo salmon, duck, and fried green tomatoes and TOP NOTCH! And my fav fries!!!

Very friendly staff, great atmosphere. The food was absolutely delightful. I wanted to eat so much more but I left so full. Definitely excited to come back when they offer their steak sampling boards again. read more

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Went to the restaurant with my son and his girlfriend last night. Ordered a filet mignon medium rare. it was cooked rare inside, with a stinky smell inside. The meat was not fresh at all. The waiter took it back to make it a medium rare, but the stinky smell was still there. This is the worst steak I have ever had in my entire 60+ years of life. The other entries we ordered were so so as well. The decoration and environment were good. The service was acceptable. read more

Very cosy environment. Had my birthday dinner here and my friends & I really enjoyed it! Definitely recommend the duckling and pork! read more

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I have been traveling for a long time all around the US and this is one of the best steaks I have had in the almost 2 years on the road in different cities! I got the 8oz prime sirloin steak with the Gorgonzola compound butter..... so good! I grew up in Kansas with good BBQ and great steaks and this place does it well! The guys next to me got the dry aged 22 ounce cowboy steak and it looked amazing! I just can't put away that much steak! Haha! So I loved the 8 oz option. The place was cozy, the host was sweet, and the bartender was awesome! I ate at the bar and enjoyed the music and the company of others at the bar! 100% recommend! read more

Cozy atmosphere with delicious food and drink. Free parking. Big fireplace. Good for brunch too.

Amazing restaurant! The decor was impeccable and charming, the food tasted amazing and the service was great! One star off because our food took a very, very long time to arrive read more

Excellent food & tremendous service. Prices were reasonable. Could not have made a better first impression.

First of all, it's COLD in there! The fireplace was going and smoking so they had to leave the front door open. The food other than sandwiches, was mostly steak and pretty expensive. Not many other alternatives. Our waitresses was excellent. The atmosphere is pretty boring. So much potential but I won't be going back. read more

Ordered food to go and the items were ready when they said they would be. Food was prepared and packaged perfectly. The Mac N Cheese was perfect with the brisket and the Cajun fries were phenomenal. read more

A good place in Ithaca, NY. I had a salmon dish which was cooked perfectly and my dining companion had a great looking steak and said it was decision. Friendly staff and easy atmosphere. read more

The steak I ordered was perfectly cooked, the service was good but the waiter was working a very large area and forgot my wine. Average ambiance. It's worth a stop. read more

Long wait but that paid off when I got my food the food was amazing so good and the staff was no the nicest but still good fool

We had a nice table by the fireplace. I had the Chicken piccata and my husband had the half rack of ribs. Both meals were very generous portions and great. The salads are huge. We've been here a few times over the years when visiting Ithaca and enjoy stopping here. read more

The food was great, very clean, the server was friendly, and she knew what she was doing: I like you can go outside and eat and drink.

Great local restaurant outside of downtown Ithaca. We went on prime rib night. Very reasonable price and they did not rush our group.

I think The Antlers is the Ithaca-area's forgotten treasure of a restaurant, since it's not in any of the main areas that other restaurants are. I've never had a bad meal there and the service is terrific. When my family comes to visit from downstate, they insist on going there. This past evening, we enjoy their delicious BBQ menu (great music and service from Dana). Go and enjoy--rustic charm and great food. read more

Amazing food, Great Atmosphere, It felt absolutely cozy!! The service was great as they were booked full for the night. They did such a tremendous job attending to our needs. I have never had a bad time here. Plenty of parking. read more

The food, atmosphere, and staff were superb. There were 8 of us dining, we all had different items off the menu, and no one had a complaint about what they were eating. That's pretty remarkable for us. Steak, fish, pasta, seafood perfect. Only warning...Have Reservations, make them well in advance, and try for a time that is early, 6 PM or before. read more

Food was great with very good portions. Very nice place to get away for a date night with a laid back homely feel. Server was very attentive in every aspect. read more

We live this place. The food is not bad - some selections are a bit unnecessarily pricy, but there's a lot more to choose from. We love bringing people from out of town here. We always feel welcomed and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

Nice atmosphere, good food, great staff. Might come back again. I say might because it is a bot pricey, but I don't mind paying for good food once in a while. read more

The best lobster bisque I have ever had and the duck was perfectly done!! The fireplace was a great addition for the ambiance.

Perfectly good steaks great sides great bread glad we found this place service was also fast and nice will be back

The Antlers is always consistently one of the best restaurants in the area. Everything from their burgers, to their steak, fish and even the orange honey butter that comes with the bread is delicious. Prices are also pretty reasonable. Definitely a go to place. read more

one of my favorite places in ithaca. the duck and prime rib are fantastic. great ambiance and good service. reasonable corkage fee of $20

Had a great thanksgiving meal here-our first time here and we loved the ambiance and the very friendly wait staff. The turkey and stuffing were perfect and the mashed potatoes were excellent. But they blew it on desert with no pumpkin pie nor even pecan pie available, suggesting cheesecake instead??? How in the world they decided to skip the traditional thanksgiving pie choices is truly perplexing. read more

Excellent Sunday brunch November 2021. We have always loved this restaurant but hadn't heard much lately. Food was wonderful and plentiful. Staff was super friendly. Celebrated an important anniversary. So glad we made the trek! Highly recommend. read more

Our daughter ordered dinner for us from The Antlers delivered to our house, and the food was superb. It was ready on time but there was a problem with the delivery service-- which the restaurant solved by enlisting one of their own staff to do it. When you can't eat out at a restaurant because of mobility issues, an elegant dinner (Diablo Salmon and Boston Baked Scrod with delicious sides) cooked to perfection, and delivered right to your door, is the essence of luxury. The food and the staff of The Antlers are magnificent. read more

Can't recommend. Vegetables were barely cooked. Meat was served cooked but between room temperature and cold. Flavor was mediocre. In terms of disappointment for the money, this may be my all-time biggest regret. Entirely too expensive for what you get. read more

Consistent and very good. American cuisine on the high-end, but not particularly expensive. Friendly attentive service in a comfortable setting; wood fireplace in winter. A familiar Ithaca crossroads. Menu subtlety changes over time, but a good selection of choices. Chicken, beef, fish/seafood. Something for everyone, but all solidly prepared. Never been disappointed - and I have been going for decades. read more

Small portions of overpriced mediocre food served up by a friendly but inexperienced waitstaff, in shabby digs with dated decor. I went into Antlers hoping it would be charming in a kitschy rustic way but I walked out feeling a little creeped out and still hungry. read more