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Drink & Dine at Inn at Taughannock Falls Hotels in Ithaca, New York
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Waterfront Ithaca Finger Lakes Restaurant

Enjoy an unforgettable dining scene in Ithaca, NY, at our waterfront restaurant and bar overlooking Cayuga Lake.

The Inn Restaurant

Indulge in a delicious American-Mediterranean Cuisine paired with the finest collection of wines at our seasonal Ithaca restaurant. From dining inside the room with waterfront views to dining al fresco on our patio overlooking the lake, our onsite dining experience will impress you.
  • Hours
    • Our restaurant is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; we accept reservations from 5PM-9PM
    • There is no formal dress code for the restaurant.
    • All restaurant guests are welcome to enjoy our outdoor spaces and fire features.
    • Deposits may be required for special days and menus.

Bar & Terrace

Unwind after a day of local exploration and wine tasting by relaxing fireside on our deck. Enjoy the dancing flames of the fire pit and the breathtaking sunset over Cayuga Lake - the perfect way to end the day.
  • Hours
    • Our seasonal Bar & Patio is open every day, weather permitting, from 5 pm to 9 pm
    • December through March, bar hours are subject to change based on weather and availability.

Black Diamond Express

Enjoy light bites and hot beverages in our food truck named in honor of the renowned Black Diamond Express train. This vintage train car was a flagship passenger train of the Lehigh Valley Railroad train, which connected NYC to Buffalo from 1896-1959.

Our Menus

Spring Menu

APPETIZERS

Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad
$15
House Dressing, Garlic Croutons

Burrata Salad (GF)
Burrata Salad (GF)
$16
Walnut Pesto, Prosciutto di Parma, Figs

Baby Arugula Salad (V, GF)
Baby Arugula Salad (V, GF)
$15
Petite Beets, Toasted Almonds, Goat Cheese, Sherry Vinaigrette

Vegetable Minestrone Soup
Vegetable Minestrone Soup
$8

Composed Meat & Cheese Board
Composed Meat & Cheese Board
Small $14
Large 26
Assorted Local, Domestic, and International Cheeses and Cured Meats

ENTREES

14oz Certified Angus Reserve New York Strip Steak (GF)
14oz Certified Angus Reserve New York Strip Steak (GF)
$58
Red Wine Bearnaise Butter, Pommes Frites

Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan
$28
Rigatoni Pasta, Pomodoro Sauce

Almond Dusted Baked Atlantic Cod
Almond Dusted Baked Atlantic Cod
$30
Seafood Chowder Sauce

Penne Pasta (V)
Penne Pasta (V)
$32
Wild Mushrooms, Truffled Mousse

Seafood
Seafood "Fra Diavolo"
$34
Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Monkfish, Spicy Pomodoro and Linguini Pasta

Eggplant Steak (VG, GF)
Eggplant Steak (VG, GF)
26
Roast Garlic White Pean Puree, Mushroom Duxelles, Pesto

DESSERTS

Apple Tart
Apple Tart
$10
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Lemon Cream
Lemon Cream
12
Fresh Berries

Chocolate Swiss Roll
Chocolate Swiss Roll
12
Whipped Ganache, Chocolate Ice Cream

New York Cheesecake
New York Cheesecake
$12
Strawberries

Daily Ice Cream or Sorbet
Daily Ice Cream or Sorbet
10

Wine List

Red Wine

Pinot Noir, Dr. Konstantin Frank
Pinot Noir, Dr. Konstantin Frank
6oz $10
9oz $12
Btl $41
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Pinot Noir, Ravines Wine Cellar
Pinot Noir, Ravines Wine Cellar
6oz $10
9oz $15
Btl $43
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2019

Saperavi , Dr. Konstantin Frank
Saperavi , Dr. Konstantin Frank
6oz $14
9oz $20
Btl $58
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2020

Merlot, Ryan William
Merlot, Ryan William
6oz $6
9oz $9
Btl $25
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2017

Cabernet Franc, Ryan William
Cabernet Franc, Ryan William
6oz $7
9oz $11
Btl $31
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2018

Cabernet Franc Magdalena, Hermann J.Wiemer
Cabernet Franc Magdalena, Hermann J.Wiemer
Btl $60
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Syrah, Hector Wine Co.
Syrah, Hector Wine Co.
Btl $70
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Maximilien Blend, Ravines
Maximilien Blend, Ravines
6oz $13
9oz $19
Btl $54
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2018

MC2 Blend,Damiani
MC2 Blend,Damiani
6oz $9
9oz $14
Btl $40
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Proprietor’s Reserve, Frontenac Estate
Proprietor’s Reserve, Frontenac Estate
6oz $9
9oz $14
Btl $40
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes,2017

Super Tuscan, Setti Ponto Crognolo
Super Tuscan, Setti Ponto Crognolo
6oz $60
Italy, Tuscany, 2020

Cabernet Sauvignon, Roth
Cabernet Sauvignon, Roth
6oz $13
9oz $18
Btl $55
Sonoma, California 2019

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling
6oz $12
9oz $17
Btl $50
Napa Valley, California 2019

Cabernet Sauvignon, Charles Krug
Cabernet Sauvignon, Charles Krug
Btl $70
Napa Valley, California 2019

Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Lea
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Lea
Btl $90
Napa Valley, California 2019

Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak
Btl $120
Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California 2018

Rose Wine

Hosmer Dry Rose
Hosmer Dry Rose
6oz $7
9oz $10
Btl $30
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Whispering Angel
Whispering Angel
6oz $12
9oz $18
Btl $50
Provence, France 2021

White Wine

Dry Riesling, Thirsty Owl
Dry Riesling, Thirsty Owl
6oz $6
9oz $9
Btl $27
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Semi-DryRiesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank
Semi-DryRiesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank
6oz $7
9oz $11
Btl $32
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Gewurztraminer, Silver Thread
Gewurztraminer, Silver Thread
6oz $8
9oz $12
Btl $35
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Chardonnay, Lakewood
Chardonnay, Lakewood
6oz $6
9oz $9
Btl $25
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Sauvignon Blanc, Hector Wine Co.
Sauvignon Blanc, Hector Wine Co.
6oz $7
9oz $10
Btl $28
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Pinot Grigio, Banfi San Angelo
Pinot Grigio, Banfi San Angelo
9oz $13
Btl $37
6oz $9
Tuscany, Italy 2021

Sauvignon Blanc, Loveblock
Sauvignon Blanc, Loveblock
6oz $11
9oz $15
Btl $43
Marlborough, New Zealand 2021

Chardonnay, Cakebread
Chardonnay, Cakebread
Btl $68
Napa Valley, California 2019

Fortified Wines

Apple Dessert Wine,Black Diamond Cider
Apple Dessert Wine,Black Diamond Cider
3oz $5
Btl $40
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 750ml, 2017

Fonseca Port, Bin No. 27
Fonseca Port, Bin No. 27
3oz $5
Douro, Portugal, NV

Fonseca Port, 10 Year Tawny
Fonseca Port, 10 Year Tawny
3oz $8
Douro, Portugal, NV

Fonseca Port, 20 Year Tawny
Fonseca Port, 20 Year Tawny
3oz $14
Douro, Portugal, NV

Sparkling & Champagne

Naomi Riesling, Hosmer Winery
Naomi Riesling, Hosmer Winery
6oz $8
Btl $30
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York NV

Cuvée Brut, Hermann J. Wieme
Cuvée Brut, Hermann J. Wieme
Btl $60
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2017

Prosecco, La Marca
Prosecco, La Marca
6oz $9
Btl $36
Veneto, Italy NV

Aria Cava Brut, Segura Viudas
Aria Cava Brut, Segura Viudas
6oz $6
Btl $25
Penedes, Spain NV

Brut, Piper-Heidsieck
Brut, Piper-Heidsieck
Btl $92
Champagne, France NV

Brut, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
Brut, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
Btl $120
Champagne, France NV

Blanc de Blancs Brut, Taittinger
Blanc de Blancs Brut, Taittinger
Btl $300
Champagne, France,2011

Vintage Brut, Dom Perignon
Vintage Brut, Dom Perignon
Btl $350
Champagne, France, 2009

Draft Beer

Ommegang Witte Wheat Ale
Ommegang Witte Wheat Ale
Pint $6

Lucky Hare Millennium Falcon
Lucky Hare Millennium Falcon
Pint $6

Stella Artois
Stella Artois
Pint $6

Bud Light
Bud Light
Pint $6

Guinness
Guinness
Pint $6

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