Waterfront Ithaca Finger Lakes Restaurant
Enjoy an unforgettable dining scene in Ithaca, NY, at our waterfront restaurant and bar overlooking Cayuga Lake.
Savor the finest Cuisine du Terroir in the Finger Lakes while enjoying panoramic views of Cayuga Lake at the Inn Restaurant. Dine in style in our private "Jones Room" and enjoy a customized menu featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients. Sip a drink while marveling at the stunning sunsets from the patio of our lively bar in Ithaca at the Inn at Taughannock Falls.
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
$15
House Dressing, Garlic Croutons
Burrata Salad (GF)
$16
Walnut Pesto, Prosciutto di Parma, Figs
Baby Arugula Salad (V, GF)
$15
Petite Beets, Toasted Almonds, Goat Cheese, Sherry Vinaigrette
Vegetable Minestrone Soup
$8
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)
$58
Red Wine Bearnaise Butter, Pommes Frites
Chicken Parmesan
$28
Rigatoni Pasta, Pomodoro Sauce
Almond Dusted Baked Atlantic Cod
$30
Seafood Chowder Sauce
Penne Pasta (V)
$32
Wild Mushrooms, Truffled Mousse
Seafood "Fra Diavolo"
$34
Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Monkfish, Spicy Pomodoro and Linguini Pasta
Eggplant Steak (VG, GF)
26
Roast Garlic White Pean Puree, Mushroom Duxelles, Pesto
DESSERTS
Apple Tart
$10
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Lemon Cream
12
Fresh Berries
Chocolate Swiss Roll
12
Whipped Ganache, Chocolate Ice Cream
New York Cheesecake
$12
Strawberries
Daily Ice Cream or Sorbet
10
Wine List
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, Dr. Konstantin Frank
6oz $10
9oz $12
Btl $41
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021
Pinot Noir, Ravines Wine Cellar
6oz $10
9oz $15
Btl $43
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2019
Saperavi , Dr. Konstantin Frank
6oz $14
9oz $20
Btl $58
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2020
Merlot, Ryan William
6oz $6
9oz $9
Btl $25
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2017
Cabernet Franc, Ryan William
6oz $7
9oz $11
Btl $31
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2018
Cabernet Franc Magdalena, Hermann J.Wiemer
Btl $60
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021
Syrah, Hector Wine Co.
Btl $70
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021
Maximilien Blend, Ravines
6oz $13
9oz $19
Btl $54
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2018
MC2 Blend,Damiani
6oz $9
9oz $14
Btl $40
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021
Proprietor’s Reserve, Frontenac Estate
6oz $9
9oz $14
Btl $40
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes,2017
Super Tuscan, Setti Ponto Crognolo
6oz $60
Italy, Tuscany, 2020
Cabernet Sauvignon, Roth
6oz $13
9oz $18
Btl $55
Sonoma, California 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling
6oz $12
9oz $17
Btl $50
Napa Valley, California 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Charles Krug
Btl $70
Napa Valley, California 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Lea
Btl $90
Napa Valley, California 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak
Btl $120
Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California 2018
Rose Wine
Hosmer Dry Rose
6oz $7
9oz $10
Btl $30
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021
Whispering Angel
6oz $12
9oz $18
Btl $50
Provence, France 2021
White Wine
Dry Riesling, Thirsty Owl
6oz $6
9oz $9
Btl $27
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021
Semi-DryRiesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank
6oz $7
9oz $11
Btl $32
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021
Gewurztraminer, Silver Thread
6oz $8
9oz $12
Btl $35
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021
Chardonnay, Lakewood
6oz $6
9oz $9
Btl $25
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021
Sauvignon Blanc, Hector Wine Co.
6oz $7
9oz $10
Btl $28
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021
Pinot Grigio, Banfi San Angelo
9oz $13
Btl $37
6oz $9
Tuscany, Italy 2021
Sauvignon Blanc, Loveblock
6oz $11
9oz $15
Btl $43
Marlborough, New Zealand 2021
Chardonnay, Cakebread
Btl $68
Napa Valley, California 2019
Fortified Wines
Apple Dessert Wine,Black Diamond Cider
3oz $5
Btl $40
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 750ml, 2017
Fonseca Port, Bin No. 27
3oz $5
Douro, Portugal, NV
Fonseca Port, 10 Year Tawny
3oz $8
Douro, Portugal, NV
Fonseca Port, 20 Year Tawny
3oz $14
Douro, Portugal, NV
Sparkling & Champagne
Naomi Riesling, Hosmer Winery
6oz $8
Btl $30
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York NV
Cuvée Brut, Hermann J. Wieme
Btl $60
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2017
Prosecco, La Marca
6oz $9
Btl $36
Veneto, Italy NV
Aria Cava Brut, Segura Viudas
6oz $6
Btl $25
Penedes, Spain NV
Brut, Piper-Heidsieck
Btl $92
Champagne, France NV
Brut, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
Btl $120
Champagne, France NV
Blanc de Blancs Brut, Taittinger
Btl $300
Champagne, France,2011
Vintage Brut, Dom Perignon
Btl $350
Champagne, France, 2009
Draft Beer
Ommegang Witte Wheat Ale
Pint $6
Lucky Hare Millennium Falcon
Pint $6
Stella Artois
Pint $6
Bud Light
Pint $6
Guinness
Pint $6