So I wandered into this place after a Google search for somewhere to buy seafood other than my…read morelocal grocery store. I didn't know exactly what I wanted, was just thinking something fresh as I was preparing a seafood alfredo so almost anything would have worked. I walked in and the gentleman behind the counter asked what he could get for me, and I replied that I didn't really know (as I was planning on asking him for recommendations) He looked at me and said "then what the hell are you doing here?" (with kind of a grin on his face). I'm not saying that comment would have been accepted by everybody however my interpretation was that he read me pretty well and he was correct in the fact that I thought it was funny. But anyway, I told him what I was thinking about doing and he recommended some bay scallops and shrimp... I got home and made my alfredo sauce, some pasta, added the seafood and oh my gosh. The quality of this seafood was off the chart. I thought I was doing pretty well with for example the shrimp I was purchasing at my usual supermarket however after tasting this, I will be a regular customer. The place is rather small, and they don't have an excessive amount of anything as far as I could tell, however they have a little bit of everything. I'm quite sure they have more in the back at least what little space there is in the back, and I did read reviews in other places (or maybe even on here I can't remember) that apparently you can get on their email list and therefore you will know when the truck comes in if you really want fresh seafood. So anyway, definitely a place I would recommend to anybody that's in the Elmira New York area. You will not be disappointed.

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SO GOOD! We stopped here on our first night of a few days away and we are so glad that we did. The…read morerestaurant appeared clean and nicely decorated. We were promptly seated. Our waitress was friendly and checked in on us often. I had the lobster lollipops with a side salad. Both things were delicious! The dipping sauce for the lobster was pleasant! It wasn't overly salty or buttery. We really enjoyed our meal here.

Beautiful views! Affordable and great service. Food was awesome. I had the chicken sandwich .read more

This place is great! Despite the price being a little steep, the ambiance is cozy especially with a…read morereal 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!

After a full day of hiking and wading around Taughannock Falls State Park, we decided we'd earned a…read morecivilized 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.

As someone that no longer lives in Upstate NY, Doug's Fish Fry is one of those things I miss!! I…read morecan't help but compare any fried fish sandwiches I have to Doug's. Naturally I was very happy to get to have some food from here again on my latest visit to NY. Whilst a bit pricey, the plate of food is very generous! I got a sandwich plate which came with fries and cole slaw. Cole slaw is one of those things that's simple yet so easy to mess up -- I love it at Doug's! The fries are softer which compliments the sandwich well. Overall, Doug's Fish Fry hits the spot everytime I'm able to come. Definitely recommend and will continue to return!

Doug's is always a great experience and always delicious!…read more It is a very casual dining experience if you dine in. They have additional outdoor dining during the warmer months, but there is ample seating inside. I usually put in a pick-up order though, and that is a very smooth process every time. You are able to go straight to the end of the counter to grab your bag. Even though I'm not a huge seafood fan, I love their chicken tenders and fries! They don't taste fishy, which is nice! However, my family does like seafood and they always love whatever they get. Be sure to grab some free tartar sauce or cocktail sauce on your way to sit or throw some in your pick up bag! A great local place to stop by if you are in the area!

Came here with my fiancé for happy hour and we loved it! Strong drinks, tasty cornbread, fresh…read moreoysters and a giant portion of fish fry with a super tasty tartar sauce! We also got the crab and corn chowder which was delicious! Great service as well! 10/10 and would 1000% go back again!

My husband and I had dinner at Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar last week, and we had a great time…read more Maxie's in a little bit of New Orleans in Ithaca, and it really excels at that. From the building and decor, to the drinks and decor, NOLA is everywhere on the menu and in the restaurant. We started with a State Street Hurricane (dark and light rum, passionfruit, and lime) and a Spicy Margarita, which were both great. We had a half dozen of both of their oyster selections (Malpeque from PEI and Spindrift from MA), which they serve with freshly shaved horseradish (a nice touch). Then we shared a Caesar salad, their fish fry, and their special of the night - pan-seared arctic char (with a creamy tomato sauce with capers, cheesy grits, and garlicy spinach). Everything was great. As usual, our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, and we couldn't eat everything we ordered. But the food was so good we ate most of our leftovers the next day for breakfast. The service was very good, and the vibes are great - it's comfortable, casual, and fun. We had a fun meal and some great food. I'd happily return.

I've enjoyed meals at Sackett's Table since it first opened and it continues to be a gem of a…read morerestaurant. The food is creative and fresh and uses local ingredients. The service has always been excellent. The ambience is casual and comfortable. Everyone I've ever brought there feels the same way. Chef Brian creates incredibly tasty and imaginative dishes. They create every dish from scratch so please be patient but we never have to wait that long and the wait is always pleasant because we enjoy where we are.

Dude. This place is a MUST. I love the cozy atmosphere of a small restaurant and the dining…read moreexperience was just perfect. It was just me on a work trip with my book. I was low key having a rough time after working so late but this incredible meal turned things around: the strawberry salad was so fresh and well-balanced and I simply couldn't NOT order something from their meat case in the front, which offers local cuts. I got the tenderloin medium rare with broccolini and mashed potatoes. They did something TRULY special here. Goat cheeseinthemash. Or something. Like a blue cheese that was a goat cheese? Idk but it was truly genius. I haven't stopped thinking about it. My waitress was also tending the bar and did an amazing job, I felt so well looked after and the bar patrons stayed entertained. I only saw her visiting the various tables so props for handling that many people solo! I kinda can't wait to come back up here for work if it means I get to visit this place when I mentioned I planned to go to sackett's table for dinner, my customer immediately knew I was in for a great time. When you have such a good rep with locals and visitors, it's bc you're doing something right.

Didn't feel like cooking but wanted a tasty pasta dish. Ordered shrimp scampi for take out. I did…read morelike there was a "junior" option so I wouldn't have more than I could eat. I was a little surprised it was made with rigatoni noodles. I double checked the menu and it does say over spaghetti. The bottom of the container was a layer of oil. The shrimp were a decent size and quite tasty. I may give them another try. It may have just been a bad day.

Gus owns this amazing catering business that also allows in restaurant dining but you have to call…read moreahead. The ambience is not good so don't expect to go into a beautiful, cozy space. This business is mostly catering and takeout. But we've eaten here twice now with 7 people. It's about 20 minutes from Ithaca so it's nice to not have to wait for the table. The homemade bread came out quickly with the most amazing olive oil based dipping sauce! I could have lived on this. Seriously. So good. The menu is expansive so it's hard to choose but we had the fried ravioli appetizer and EVERYBODY raved about it. It was so delicious. The portions were just humongous. We literally boxed up over half of what we ordered. They specialize in Greek and Italian food and everyone loved what they got. They only serve water and soda. I found out later, we could have brought alcohol in if we wanted but that wasn't important to us. Menu prices are out of date so keep this in mind. It ended up being about $50/person including a generous tip. If you're in the area, give Gus's place a try. You won't be disappointed!

Had tickets to the Center for the Arts for a concert! Our inn keeper recommended this place , which…read moreis right down the street from the music hall! Cocktails were delish! We had the calamari for an appetizer! I'm a tough critic on calamari , if it is not cooked right it can taste bland and rubbery! NOT THE CASE HERE! Tender and delicious! I had the seafood scampi; scallops buttery and melted in your mouth! My husband got the steak sandwich which was so good he wished he'd just order the steak! Waitress friendly and efficient! We definitely recommend!

Love the vibe and style of this place in this cute little town, but that can't make up for mediocre…read moreservice and dry chicken wings. Came here with family recently. The first time I visited here was a few years back and it was solid. This time they only had two servers for the entire downstairs area (with no bartender in sight on the bar side) and they were nowhere to be seen the whole time. The place was semi-busy but the servers seemed uninterested in checking in on us whenever walking by our table. It took forever to get our food and on top of that, my wings were dry and overcooked. A shame too cause the sauce was decent. Likely my last time ever eating here.

I'm on a road trip to Maine and decided to stop in Ithaca for lunch…read more That plan lasted about 20 minutes. Maybe I caught Ithaca on a bad day, but it felt crowded, chaotic, impossible to park in, and somehow I still couldn't find a place that made me want to stop and eat. Hungry, frustrated, and starting to question my life choices, I got back on the road. A few minutes later I stumbled onto Mike's Mr. Subs in Dryden. What a find. Easy parking. No line. Friendly service. The place sits at a quaint little intersection in a town that looks like it belongs on a postcard. I ordered the chicken cheddar bacon wrap. Absolutely ridiculous. Now, I was starving, so I did consider the possibility that I would've eaten a seat cushion and called it delicious. But this thing was genuinely incredible. Loaded with chicken, bacon, cheddar, and somehow exactly what I needed after my failed Ithaca adventure. The whole experience felt like one of those road trip discoveries you remember years later. I drove to Ithaca looking for lunch. Turns out lunch was in Dryden the whole time.

Best subs in Tompkins County. Generous portions with quality ingredients. Great family run…read morebusiness. Oh, try the wraps too.

Has amazing Haddock and Macaroni and cheese. They are fast and friendly always. All of their…read moreseafood is fresh and it's made fast and to your liking. Love this place been going here since childhood!

I just love this place. Very friendly reasonable prices and great food... I go whenever I am in…read moreCortland