Ithaca, New York-- known as the gateway to the Finger Lakes region--is home to Cornell University, the famous Ithaca Falls, vineyards, stables, spas and markets. For visiting tourists, Cornell families and other guests to the region, Ithaca offers a wealth of dining options. Enjoy the range of cuisine found here, from world cuisine to American pub classics.
The Moosewood Restaurant, a collectively owned business, has been in service for more than 30 years. Bon Appetit magazine called the restaurant one of the 13 most influential restaurants of the 20th century. Known for its creative vegetarian dishes with a focus on organic local foods, the restaurant has published several best-selling cookbooks. Moosewood is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and serves special ethnic Sunday night menus. The menu at this informal restaurant changes constantly; pasta dishes, side dishes, salads and soups are offered on a rotating basis. Although the Moosewood Restaurant serves primarily vegetarian dishes, some fresh fish entrees are available throughout the year. Kids' dishes, desserts and a full bar are available.
Moosewood Restaurant
215 N. Cayuga St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-9610
moosewoodrestaurant.com
Madeline's Restaurant features Euro-Asian cuisine designed by chef-owner Teresa Miller. Madeline's house specialties include pan-seared diver scallops, kale mashed potatoes, seared Ahi tuna, red curried duck and rack of lamb. A full bar features more than 80 single malt scotches and brandies and a selection of more than 100 wines, in addition to beers and other spirits. A large selection of gluten-free appetizers and entrees is offered as well. Desserts include tiramisu, creme brulee and bread puddings. The restaurant was open nightly for dinner, as of 2010.
Madeline's Restaurant
215 E. State St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-277-2253
madelines-restaurant.com
The John Thomas Steakhouse, located in a country setting, offers traditional steakhouse fare seven nights a week. Specialties of the house are a house dry-aged porterhouse steak for two, double loin lamb chops, jumbo shrimp scampi and smoked trout with house-made horseradish sauce. The appetizer menu features brie en croute, baked deviled crab and clams casino. A full bar serves wines, beers and other spirits to accompany the large entree selection. Desserts, espressos and after-dinner drinks are available.
John Thomas Steakhouse
1152 Danby Rd.
Route 96 B
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-3464
johnthomassteakhouse.com
Simeon's on the Commons is an upscale American bistro with an extensive full bar selection. The restaurant sits on a busy street corner of Ithaca with several outdoor tables for guests to enjoy the sights of the city. Specialties of the house are a kettle chip fondue, an arugula and quinoa salad, a Kobe beef burger and linguine with fresh clam sauce. A children's menu offers macaroni and cheese, pizza and chicken nuggets. Simeon's is open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner, as of 2010.
Simeon's on the Commons
224 E. State St.
Ithaca, NY
607-272-2212
simeonsithaca.com
