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    Sunset Grill

    3.6 (148 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lina L.

    I stopped by Sunset Grill while venturing down to the southern tip of Ithaca for some clay wheelthrowing. The location is a bit of a trek if you're without a car (especially in the winter), which probably explains why it wasn't too crowded when I got there. But the people who were there were super friendly and helpful, which made the experience that much better! I went for the Saturday Special Steak, which was around $20, and it did not disappoint. I chose the "petite" steak (because the King and Queen sizes sounded like a bit much for me), but even the petite was massive. I couldn't finish most of it, but I was definitely full. The portions are no joke. Overall, the food was great, the portions were generous, and the staff made it a really pleasant stop. If you're in the area or just looking for a hearty meal, definitely worth the visit!

    Three eggs any style
    Angel P.

    Sunset Grill is family owned, simple and gets the job done. A large group of us came on a Saturday morning, and we were sat down immediately. Their menu is simple breakfast food, and quite affordable. I got the three eggs any style, and my partner got the sausage gravy, and eggs special. Not my favorite home fries as I like a crispier exterior. The sausage gravy was very oily though. Portion sizes are good. They have indoor and outdoor tables, and with great views if you plan to sit outside. The parking lot is on the smaller end. You can call ahead to make a reservation. Come here if you want simple breakfast food with no trills.

    We stayed at the New Park and our reservation included $12 vouchers for each of us so we chose the Sunset Grill. Views were spectacular Service was fast and attentive. Food was so good and fresh. The portion sizes were huge

    Billy T.

    Came midday Saturday and expected there to be quite a few people, which was definitely true. It took a while to be seated, which is okay. The issues started from there: service was immensely slow, even for peak hour standards. About 15 minutes until we got water, another ten before we ordered, and other 20 before we got our food. To top it off, the food was not even that good - my gyro was quite average and something that Peter Griffin could have made at home more times than not. In addition, the menu prices are not up to date. Don't be surprised if you get charged more than the price listed on the menu. Bonus points for having apple sauce as a side! Not much else to say that's nice, sadly.

    a neon sign in a bar
    James R.

    Unbelievable views and atmosphere decorated with vintage Ithaca college and Cornell memorabilia. Affordable menu, great wait staff. Family owned and operated. Must visit if in the Ithaca area. Perfect spot to pick up spirits and wine at Top Shelf liquor including the famous 6 Mile Creek Vineyard selection. Ask for the cashier Summer for recommendations. Cheap gas at Smiley's with Pizza and Wings. View alone is worth the visit . Shout out to Robert the owner. Rogan's corner forever! An Ithaca staple. RIP Frank & Julie.

    Dinner hour Saturday.  Prime rib special
    Dan E.

    This was a walk from campus. The decor friendly, the terrace very solid but the air was very smoky so I sat indoors. That did have the disadvantage of dueling musical radios stations, industry rap and classic rock from the kitchen. The other lone diners indoors remarked on this musical soup too. The servers were busy going in and out doors but were friendly and no-nonsense. The food was done well but wasn't extraordinary, the sauce for the prime rib could have been better, the potatoes could have been improved, but all in all it was a respectable meal prepared with care. By the way, i tried going back the next day on sunday and the place was MOBBED, still only two servers and well, no service. They likely are short staffed.

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    Great food extremely friendly staff worth the trip plus you have a amazing view of the town and lake it's one of my favorite places to eat

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    This is an awesome place. Good food, great service, great views. I wish they had more selection of summer (day time) cocktails.

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    The Rook

    The Rook

    4.2
    (186 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Solid Great friendly ambiance…read moreWe had: Bacon wrapped cheese filled dates Fried chicken - skin layer under batter isn't the best but chicken was tender Pork Schnitzel - on a buttermilk sauce with two fingerling potatoes. Duck fat fries - nice crunch. Overall a no frills restaurant- good solid choice for a weeknight out.

    The Rook is located a couple blocks north of the Commons. The staff were very pleasant and…read moreexplained everything on the menu. The menu itself is short and focused, while the interior of the restaurant features wallpaper with anthropomorphic animals, and large windows. I opted for the Burger, and my wife the Salmon. We also ordered the grilled dates and collard greens. I also decided on a Ginger Beer. They serve Goslings (since 1806), with all 47 grams of sugar, over ice and a lime. Highly recommended on the ginger beer flavor scale. The Burger came with a massive amount of their duck-fat fried fries, certainly more potato than burger. I also liked the burger with the added bacon. But my wife's Salmon was even tastier. It featured a nice hunk of fish, skin-on, crispy, and not some half-or-quarter fillet that other places might serve. Plus, it comes over a bed of green peas and canneli beans and green asparagus sauce on the bottom, and a small bed of frisée on top. The combination with the lemon cream leads to very satisfying bites. The grilled dates wrapped in bacon, with goat cheese, Marcona almonds, and honey were presented as a drumstick. The collard greens were nice, though on the saltier side. Seating here can be had inside or out. The bathrooms are located in the hallway next to the restaurant.

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    Schnitzel, a tad dry with rubbery re-heated tasting spaetzle.
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    Simeon's On The Commons

    Simeon's On The Commons

    3.8
    (328 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    The ambiance became, while intimate at first, a bit noisy toward the end of dinner--probably due…read moreto the close proximity of tables and the overall restaurant set up. However, did love the elevated feel of a typical American bistro. We thought the service could've been more attentive, but improved as the evening progressed. Our waitress was super nice and was helpful in explaining the menu specials and answering any questions we had. Most notably on the menu, the NY strip was a perfect medium rare. We opted to get the 4 jumbo shrimp on the side, which we thought retained a nice snap when we bit into it. It was also well seasoned, while still displaying its freshness. The fries complemented the steak, but was too well done for our liking. Our other entree, the lobster mac and cheese, had a nice cheese pull. We liked the added roasted tomatoes in the baked mac and cheese, which gave it a necessary acidity that countered the creamy, cheesy roux. For our appetizer, we chose the meat and cheese board, which was really solid. Appreciated the waitress explaining the selection, as well as the addition of a sour cherry jam and pickles on the side. This gave us a lot of mix and match options (64 to be exact), and we also liked how it came with charred/toasted bread. Finally, we wrapped up with a chocolate peanut butter parfait and key lime pie. Both were really good (get both if possible, but we liked the latter more).

    Food and service both pleasant. Ambiance was fine, and many locals eat here based on the number of…read morefamiliar folks who stopped to say hello

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    MIX Kitchen & Bar

    MIX Kitchen & Bar

    4.3
    (488 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I joined Cornell CHAARG, an organization (rather scammy one but that's beyond the point) dedicated…read moreto showing college-aged women that fitness can be fun and fulfilling. Anyways... what did I get out of it? An awesome group of people and well... MIX. Updating my review because MIX deserves a proper shoutout and I haven't done it justice. This place is unequivocally my absolute FAVORITE brunch spot. The selection is vast, the portions are hearty, and the staff? They're the kindest, most accommodating folks you'll meet. It's like they've mastered the art of making you feel right at home. And the food? Oh, the food is ABSOLUTELY divine. Every bite is a delicious reminder of why I've converted to the church of brunch. Seriously, I went from a casual brunch-goer to a full-fledged brunch enthusiast, all thanks to CHAARG for leading me to this culinary gem. My brunch game has never been the same.

    I've had brunch, lunch, and dinner at MIX, and all with varying levels of enjoyment. My recent…read morebrunch experience included ordering a Where the West Begins omelette, which includes "Braised short rib, butternut squash, red onion jam, spinach, smoked gouda". I wasn't sure how to feel about butternut squash with everything else (I'm not necessarily a huge squash fan - but I'm trying to learn to enjoy it), but the omelette was decent... it's the other side on my plate that looked less than appetizing. The biscuit was still covered in flour (and who wants to bite down on a clump of flour?), the cheddar hashbrown casserole lacked in flavor, and the brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal just... wasn't doin' it for me. Other recent experiences have been similar... there's usually one item on the plate that's flavorful or imventive (sometimes a main dish, sometimes a side), and the other parts of the plate are lacking. In reality, I think MIX is suffering a bit from rising food costs and inconsistency in their service and offerings. They've also changed the style of their menu from the original tapas-style to now being more typical entree options. Again... they've lost some of their innovative, experimental approach. In terms of ambiance, it really depends. I've been here for a work event and, because of the number of people, it was SO LOUD... they had also done a buffet offering for the event. As you can imagine, the food from the buffet was lacking, but that's often what happens when you're more mass producing your food (and it's left in a chafing dish, trying to be kept warm). On the other hand, I've been here for a dinner on a random night and was able to enjoy one of their Thai noodle bowls (and split some other apps with friends). The reality is that experiences at MIX are... well... a mix. Whether service, menu offerings, etc., I've found MIX's recent inconsistencies to be a disappointment. Will probably only visit in the future if it's suggested by others.

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