My friends and I came here to have a nice dinner before going out for New Year's Eve. The restaurant was decorated beautifully and the staff were so kind and welcoming. Our waitress. Kaitlyn (apologies if the spelling is incorrect) was so fun and made sure we had a great dining experience. They had a special menu for the holiday. I ordered the Eggnog Espresso Martini and it was perfect! We ordered the lamb lollipops to start with and they were delicious. Fall off the bone and the sauce they came with really brought all the flavors together. I ordered the New York Strip and it was cooked just the way I asked. The best steak I've had in town. The other 2 entrees were also great. We let our waitress know how great the food was and sent our compliments to the chef. The chef came by the table to say hello and thank you. We didn't stay for dessert but will definitely be back to try their desserts and other items on their regular menu. 10/10 recommend! read more

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This Greek restaurant is a jewel in downtown Cortland! My wife and I loved the Greek souvlaki skewer with lemon roasted potatoes, gyro and hummus blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin & olives! Our server, Orestis was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. We were surprised and impressed with the ambiance of the restaurant. We are looking forward to returning to try some other dishes that looked incredible! read more

Community Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Cortland, New York

We made last minute reservations for Valentine's Day because the weather was horrible and we had to stay local. I'm so glad we did! The server was so friendly and attentive and it's really beautiful inside - I haven't been inside for several years and it's completely re-done. The food was delicious. Delmonico steak with mashed potatoes was so good. Great seafood too - stuffed shrimp and scallops were cooked well and tasty. Appetizers were yummy. To top it off I got the chocolate mousse cake and that was perfect, creamy, and not too sweet. We will definitely be back very soon! read more

A hidden gem upstate NY in the drive to Cornell - beautiful restaurant inside with super nice waitress. The food was amazing, fresh, delicious and HUGE portions! Definitely on my radar on my next trip on 81! read more

Food was wonderful and enjoyable, service was great and the ambiance was perfect. In town for a graduation and it hit every spot that we needed! Highly recommend! read more

My wife and I ate there a while ago and good. Today no one there , but it was early. My wife dinner was ok. We ordered clam chowder not sure if was a cup or bowl and not bad. But it was 8.00 a whatever each! I had grilled scallops with asparagus on a bed of rice. Rice just warm , scallops good 6.5 to the order ? Had to ask for bread and water refills. I think this is off our list , I am afraid it's the start of a faded glory. The good news one of the cleanest restaurants I have been in ever ! read more

Great server and reasonable prices. Plenty of parking as well as booths and tables. Not just Greek food but the usuals as well..

Place has been updated but still has the feel of years gone by. Waitress was very good. Food was good. Nothing exciting but certainly not disappointing in any aspect. Would probably go again. read more

The food was amazing, the seafood was cooked perfect. I really like my margarita with house sour mix and fresh lime perfect

Stopped for dinner while traveling. Our food was delicious and the waitress (Brianna I think) was very attentive and pleasant. We would definitely go back when traveling by Cortland. read more

Ten of us met for dinner - service staff was friendly and attentive. Meals were warm when they arrived and in a timely manner. Always a go-to when we get together. Nice to see a new menu as well! read more

After being turned away, kind of rudely, at another local favorite I had an amazing meal here instead! Hadn't been for some time so the dining room refurbishment was a pleasant surprise. The Osso Bucco was completely divine, super creamy risotto and savory, fall off the bone meat. The homemade eggnog was a delightful holiday addition! The staff was super friendly, fun and accommodating! I know times have been tough the last year or so and appreciated the festive decorations. It was almost like things were back to normal for an hour or two. Thanks for a great meal! read more

When living in Cortland I went here a few times...all with interesting stories! The first time my family was visiting and we decided to go for dinner. It was Valentine's night but it was late by the time we went. There weren't many people in the restaurant and we were seated quickly. There were empty tables around us and they were all a mess. We went to order appetizers but were told the kitchen was so backed up it would be better to just get entrees. We waited forever for food, and another table who sat down after us decided to order appetizers and actually got them so we were confused why we were advised not to. During our long wait for dinner I looked over at one of the dirty tables and realized there was a cloth napkin covering a lit candle votive. Since I had nothing else to do, and quite frankly didn't want the place setting on fire and setting my food back any further, I went over and took the napkin off the candle. This has become one of my mom's favorite stories because she thought I was stealing leftovers from the table, but I was really trying to put out a fire that the waitstaff neglected to do. Despite our better judgement, the next time my family visited we decided to go back thinking maybe it was just a one time bad thing. Well not so. The service was better this time, but the food was not. I ordered a chicken pot pie that was still frozen on the inside when it was put on to the table. A friend got a gyro, and the lamb slices still had the plastic wrap on it so he got a nice big bite of plastic as he ate his sandwich. After some complaints we received a few gift cards. Unfortunately at that point I didn't care to eat there again, but at least I could use the gift cards at the bar! Kind of hard to mess up that... read more

I have enjoyed community restaurant and Their food is extremely good. It's one of my favorite places to go in Cortland.

Our first time visit to this restaurant did not disappoint! The restaurant was decorated for the holidays and it was beautiful. That staff were welcoming and seemed happy to be working there. We knew that the restaurant had been around for a long time- but the updates were done very well. I asked our server what she thought was the best thing on the menu. She suggested a few items. I ordered the Drunken Pork. Wow...When the food arrived, it was both delicious and attractively presented. All of the food we ordered was very good. The portions were generous too. We ordered wine, appetizers, entrees and dessert. Our total for two people, with a tip was about $120. read more

In town for the week and decided to order from Community. I got the 18oz ribeye with asparagus and butternut squash. This was a delivery order, so I immediately expect it to be not as good as if I were dining in. I was pleasantly surprised to be wrong. My steak was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful. The sides were very good as well. I'll likely be going there again before leaving town read more

When I first moved to cortland we went to community. My sister would have amazing dishes to eat and her husband. it was affordable good food nice staff quaint not to much noise which can be a bugger after a days hard work nice place to enjoy a meal. I loved the food and desserts and they took care of you. Out of all places to eat in peace with good food not chain supply food was here..vikki Zamay read more

Biggest reason for 5 stars: speed! Served at 6:30pn on a Friday 3 meals in 10 minutes. Stuffed shells nice and cheesy, chicken pot pie crust was thick, lamb gyro could have used more sauce but what was there was garlicy good. Nice waitstaff. Loud bar and dim lights in the restaurant but oh well. Speed! read more

I've been to this place a couple times over the years but hadn't been in quite awhile. Each time though, there has been some type of "snafu". The most recent time however was the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. We were seated at a table in the middle of the main dining room. Shortly thereafter, we were subjected to an argument amongst all of the waitstaff about who gets what table, and what tips, etc. It was quite distracting and unprofessional, but nothing to leave over. Our waitress was extrememly pushy from the beginning, and seemed annoyed by everything we said or asked for, including additional time to review the menu. She returned after about 2 minutes tops. She gave my iced tea to someone else at the table, and upon being told "oops actually that's mine", she replied "yep" and walked away. During the meal, someone asked for a water re-fill and she walked a few steps across the room to get the pitcher and gave the water to the wrong person...AGAIN. Finally at the end of the meal my girlfriend asked for separate checks and was told no you have to ask for that BEFORE you order. So I commented that I thought she was kidding and said that the service is hit or miss, and that's why we never come here anymore. Apparently the hostess overheard that and went back to tell the waitress that I said we never come here because she wouldn't separate our checks. So she came marching out and started saying that we should've asked at the beginning but started hurriedly adding them up separately right at our table, and told me "the hostess heard what you said". So I responded "the check ISN'T why we don't come here anymore", but she wasnt interested in hearing the rest which was going to be "but it IS why we'll never be back"! *EDIT* I realized I hadn't said much about the food. The vast majority of their menu is overpriced, and underwhelming in both portion size, and quality. The only thing I can recommend is their Chicken Parm. It's the best I've ever had anywhere. But one good dish isn't enough to make up for having to suffer through the rest of their flaws. STAY AWAY! read more

My girlfriend and I had dinner at the Community restaurant. Started well we where seated quickly and they where friendly. I asked the waitress for a monkey dish of sauce so I could taste it. She brought it after a few minutes. The sauce was over spiced and all you tasted was herbs. My lady ordered a NY strip medium rare and I ordered the eggplant parm even though the sauce was not good. The salad came and it was good then the main dishes came before we even had half our salad done. Her steak was tasteless and cooked to medium. My eggplant parm was bland and mushy. The waitress just disappeared at dinner so we had to eat it or go hungry. My girl is so shy she did not want me to complain so here I am telling you all not to go. The food was bland, the service was spotty oh and the ice tasted old and stale. Just remembered the owner made my wife a cosmo which actually came as a pomegranite martini. They did not say sorry or anything just brought her the right drink. Then I watched the owner drink the one they sent to her. So go ahead waste your money and go to the most unprofessional place I have ever been too. read more

A Cortland institution with the history of the city on the walls. It has a Greek diner feel in the heart of upstate New York. I nabbed a tastey mosaka and a local porter to soak in the atmosphere. Great service and a nice experience. read more

Went there with a table of 12. It took over one hour for the food to be served. The waitress brought out all the food at once.....the salad ,apps, and main courses at once. Most of the food was really cold. Couldn't be bothered to send it back....it would have taken way to long to wait again. Never again read more

Stopped in here for dinner on the advice of a colleague. It was mid-week and not crowded. They have bar seating, including tables in the front, a dining room in the rear. The place was clean, my waitress friendly. I ordered the turkey dinner (real turkey). It arrived hot, in a reasonable amount of time and was very good. I'm not sure why the other reviews are so poor, my visit was pleasant. Some may consider this place pricey, but I believe the amount of food on my plate certainly off-set the few dollars more. I will return. read more

Whenever I am in town I make a point to eat at The Community. The place is one of the few historic restaurants left in Cortland. A year or two ago they updated the interior, keeping the original wooden booths and bar. The space is really lovely. The menu offers a wide range of of traditional CNY favorites including rubens, chicken parm and turkey dinner. read more

Well first off the owners and waiters gave us attitudes. Our water had dead flies in it. The food was cold and we felt rushed. This place is terrible. Don't ever ever ever come here! read more

So my husband and I have been long time goers of the Community Restaurant before the remodel. We don't go out as much as we used to but decided to have a date night which brought us back to the Community for the first time in a long time. WOW! We were definitely pleasantly surprised. As we sat down we were brought water and a loaf of warm bread with olive oil and balsamic reduction, which was a nice touch. We decided to get three appetizers to share, which was way too much for two. They were delicious, full of flavor, and a nice change for the Cortland area. Though it is a Greek restaurant they offer a nice variety to suite any pallet and they do it well. I had the Cajan Shrimp Salad for dinner because I knew I wouldn't be able to eat much more and I was right. The salad was crisp and the shrimp were seasoned just right. My husband had the Seafood Pescatori (sp?) and that was excellent. The seafood was fresh and it the spot. Our waitress was very kind and accommodating and had a smile during our entire meal. And, although we did not stay for drinks the bar is a trendy quaint bar that the average professional would be happy to enjoy a drink after work. All in all I say give them a try, if it was anything like my husbands and my experience you will leave happy! read more

Community Restaurant - Cajan Shrimp salad - Greek Near Me - Cortland, New York

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On a recent business trip to Cortland, we hosted a dinner at the Community. Their private room was excellent and the service was top notch. Our server Jamiee was lovely and attentive. Our food was excellent as well, with quality wine selection Thank you! read more

Stopped In for dinner. Started with the Manhattan clam chowder which was very tasty. They give you a small housemade loaf of bread with oil for dipping. Had the baseball cut of steak and it was cooked well. Good value for the meal. Service was excellent read more

This was one of our regular rotation stops for Sunday breakfast. Decent morning grub at decent prices. The morning servers were good. No problem getting a table if we beat the St.Mary's parishoners in. read more

We stopped on our way to Niagara Falls at The Community Restaurant. While the tavern was nice and cozy, the sandwiches were way overpriced. $12 for a chicken Gyro in rural NY? Come on. I don't mind paying for good food but the gyro was dry and not very good. My vegetarian wife's salad was also expensive $13 with no meat. Again, if it was a fabulous salad maybe. But it was a normal, nothing special Greek salad. All in all, we left feeling gouged and not really satisfied. Definitely wouldn't go back. $75 for a few gyros and a salad? Manhattan comes to Cortland I suppose. read more

Restaurant impossible needs to come here! Help save this place. Waitresses rather be doning something else other then serving customers. Not very friendly, almost like we were bothering them. Food very overcooked. Gyro meat crispy. read more

Breakfast is good. Service is good. They have chicken pot pie that we are going to try tonight. The restaurant has been renovated and is nice. read more

Stopped here for the first time and loved the atmosphere and food. Wonderful soups and many comfort foods but also interesting higher end items. Only issue was that they seemed to be a little understaffed the Saturday afternoon we were there. But don't let that stop you from trying it out! read more

Had delicious turkey dinner which was REAL turkey, dressing REAL mashed potatoes and REAL butternut squash. So much food, took some food home. Liver was cooked perfectly and delicious as well. Waitress was pleasant and service of food was very good. Definitely worth the price! read more

Just there for dinner, celebrating a birthday. We splurged, getting the porterhouse steak dinner and the seafood platter. The food was good, except for a blah rice pilaf that had no flavor at all . The portions were good. However, we were reminded why we don't go there as often as we used to -- the prices have risen dramatically. We had to remind ourselves the other evening not to look at the prices, as we were there to celebrate a special occasion. read more

We went there for dinner on a Sunday recently. It's a pleasnt though dated room, but the carpet could use a major scrubbing or better yet, should be changed. The maroon tablecloth, whose corners peaked out from behind a plastic tablecloth, had food stains on it. Nevertheless, we were hungry and the waitstaff seemed pleasant enough. My wife ordered a gyro platter, while I had the moussaka dinner. Our server was a very nice young woman who served us efficiently, checked on us often, and seemed to be eager to please us. Unfortunately for her, the kitchen lagged way behind her. They started out decently with a big salad, although the lettuce wasn't fresh. My moussaka was dry as a bone (ground beef, sliced potates and eggplant, topped with a usually semi-solid creamy bechamel sauce). Well, the bottom of the dish was hard as a rock, with pieces of something resembling wood (potato slice? eggplant piece) on the bottom along with cement-like ground beef. I tried to moisten it up with some butter, as I was quite hungry, but no go- it was inedible; even the sauce was dry. My wife's gyro contained 4 slices of chopped and formed mystery meat, but the meat was waaaay overcooked so that the edges were dry and could be banged on the plate (which we did when the waitress arrived). The pita bread was burned. To her credit, the waitress removed the charge for the moussaka (I only ate one tiny forkful, as I didn't have a chainsaw handy) from the bill. My wife ate the woody gyro because she was even hungrier than me. I gave the place two stars instead of one only because the pleasant waitress tried to make things better. After seeing TWO burned dishes, however, we had no intention of trying for third and fourth ones. We would not return to this restaurant unless we started seeing some good reviews. The place was not very clean, the tablecloths were dirty, and the rest rooms looked like they could have been in an old Texaco station on old route 1. read more

Service was slow, appetizers arrived w/o plates (which took 10 minutes & a request), when food arrived it was lukewarm (sides were cold) and average at best. The waitresses all seemed completely overwhelmed. Had been here prior to this visit for lunch and had a good experience (salads are not complicated). It seems that the male manager this evening was too busy running to and from the kitchen to actually care about any of the customers. Hate to think about the wedding rehearsal party in the other room. Will not go back and pity the people walking in after we did. read more

I have always liked the Community Restaurant. The food is great, priced reasonable and the atmosphere is wonderful. It's the type of restaurant that allows you to dress up if you so choose or go casual. The staff is made of up a great bunch of people, and they always go out of their way to make sure your dining experience is the best. I read the previous review and I'm sorry that person had such a bad experience. That was back in 2009, and I have been there many times in 2010 and always had great service and great food. The atmosphere is one of the best you will find anywhere, cozy and friendly. You won't regret going there. I guarantee Mrs. Patrick Brown. read more

I Love The Community Restaurant and I would recommend it to every one to eat at and I know that you will Love the Community Restaurant as Much as I do read more

I do not usually review restaurants, but this was so over the top, I had to. We went to this restaurant last Saturday with a group of 5 people. We had 7:30 reservations. We arrived and were seated promptly. After about 10 minutes, a waitress walked by and said she would be right with us. 10 more minutes and a second waitress walked by and said she would be right with us. After an additional 5 minutes, we went to hostess and told them we had been waiting for 1/2 hour and asked if we could at least get water. A few minutes later a 3rd waitress came over and said she would be right with us and would bring us water, which she did a few minutes later. We started to order and she told us if we ordered appetizers it would take over an hour to get our meals, so that we should just order entrees and they would be ready in 20 minutes. We ordered just entrées. Another table of 5 came in about this time. 40 minutes later the waitress came back and told us they were out of one of the entrees we ordered 40 minutes ago. Why it took 40 minutes for her to realize this I do not know. We decided to leave. It had been over an hour and we still did not have food. The table that came in a 1/2 hour after us was now being served their appetizers (we were told we could not order appetizers). They assured us our food would be out in minutes, so we sat back down. We waited an additional 10 minutes. The staff was so inattentive, that a napkin on the empty table next to us, that had been left uncleared since we arrived actually had time to smolder and ignite, due to being left near the candle. Nobody even noticed. My daughter got up and put out the flames. At this point the table that came in 1/2 hour after us had finished their appetizers and was now being served their entrees. We again decided to leave. It has now been an hour and 1/2 since we had arrived, and we were pretty much fed up. They came out and assured us the food was coming right now. We stayed (I really do not know why). They brought the food. My meal was a seafood platter with 3 items, but only 2 were there (guess they though we wouldn't notice). I asked about it and was told they were out of stuffed shrimp. I ordered this over an hour ago. If they were out of part of the dish, I would have expected to have been told. When they brought us the bill, they charged us for the entrée they didn't have. The next day my son went to eat the leftover Gyro he had ordered and when he went to bite into it he realized it was full of pieces of plastic. The Gyro meat must have been purchased wrapped in plastic and they didn't bother to unwrap it before they sliced it. We will of course never eat here again. There was only 1 other table in the room we were in while we were there, and the other room was 1/2 empty as well. read more