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Inn at Taughannock Falls Hotels in Ithaca, New York

American-Mediterranean Cuisine near Ithaca, NY

Indulge in some delectable Cuisine du Terroir in the Finger Lakes with gorgeous 180º views of Cayuga Lake at the Inn Restaurant near Ithaca, NY.
Diners Choice

American-Mediterranean Cuisine

Enjoy a memorable waterfront dining or dine al fresco on our patio overlooking the lake at the Inn Restaurant. Our seasonal Ithaca restaurant offers delicious American-Mediterranean Cuisine, and a vast collection of wines will surely leave you impressed.
  • Hours and Features
    • Our restaurant open is Friday through Sunday; 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.

Private Dining

Enjoy an intimate private dining experience at Jones Room, Ithaca's most spectacular private dining room. This elegant dining room is perfect for hosting events like weddings, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, business meetings, birthday parties, and bridal showers. Our chef will work with you to design a special menu. Contact our event specialist to plan and create a picture-perfect gathering for any special occasion.

Cornell University and Ithaca College Graduation Dining

Commencement weekend is an especially important and vital event, with students stepping out into the world and on to their next adventures. The Inn at Taughannock Falls is pleased to offer specialty dining menus on the weekends of Ithaca College and Cornell University commencement ceremonies. Additionally, the Enchantment Garden hosts a large-scale celebration opportunity during Cornell Graduation weekend for large parties or groups looking to celebrate together. Special booking instructions and reservations are required; please contact us for more information. 

Our Menus

Example Thanksgiving Menu

This delightful prix-fixe menu allows you a custom choice for appetizer, entrée, and dessert while additionally bringing back an old favorite - Family Style Sides to share! This Thanksgiving Day Dinner Service will be hosted on November 28, 2024 and will run 12PM to 7PM. Celebrate with friends and family in the cozy setting of our lakeview Victorian Inn mansion!

First Course (Choose One)

Homemade Caramelized Butternut Squash Soup (V, GF)
Homemade Caramelized Butternut Squash Soup (V, GF)
with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Infused Oil Drizzle

Spinach & Artichoke Dip (V, GF)
Spinach & Artichoke Dip (V, GF)
Sun Dried Tomato, Parmesan Crisp, Crostini *GF Corn Chips Available

Bistro Salad (V, GF)
Bistro Salad (V, GF)
Iceberg Lettuce, Shaved Carrots, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Candied Walnuts, Apple Cider Vinaigrette *VG without candied walnuts

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Leg Confit
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Leg Confit
Smoked Onion Gravy, Lively Run Goat Cheese, Rum Soaked Cranberry Crackers

Pumpkin Ravioli (V)
Pumpkin Ravioli (V)
Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Caramelized NYS Apples

The Great Caesar (V)
The Great Caesar (V)
Freshly Grated Reggiano, Parmesan Crisp, Fresh Croutons

ENTREES (Choose One)

Taughannock's Traditional Roasted Turkey Dinner
Taughannock's Traditional Roasted Turkey Dinner
Served with Cranberry Sauce, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, and Homemade Gravy on the Side *Please inquire about Dark Meat offerings

Petite Filet Mignon
Petite Filet Mignon
Wild Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, Served with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Maplejack Cedar Planked Salmon
Maplejack Cedar Planked Salmon
Finger Lakes Distilling Maplejack Dijon Glaze, Served with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Hand Carved Honey Baked Ham (GF)
Hand Carved Honey Baked Ham (GF)
Tangy Dark Brown Sugar Glaze, Served with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Cauliflower Floret (VG, GF)
Roasted Cauliflower Floret (VG, GF)
Romesco Sauce with Toasted Almonds, Served with Steamed Asparagus

Family Style Sides

Choose (3) per table - Additional Sides for $7
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes (GF)
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes (GF)

Classic Green Bean Casserole (V)
Classic Green Bean Casserole (V)

Roasted Baby Carrots with Cinnamon and Fall Spices (VG, GF)
Roasted Baby Carrots with Cinnamon and Fall Spices (VG, GF)

Candied Sweet Potatoes (V, GF)
Candied Sweet Potatoes (V, GF)

Corn Bread Stuffing (V)
Corn Bread Stuffing (V)

Steamed Asparagus (V, GF)
Steamed Asparagus (V, GF)

DESSERTS (Choose One)

*Please inquire about our Vegan and Gluten Free Chocolate Torte
French Apple Tart a La Mode
French Apple Tart a La Mode

Key Lime Pie with Tart Key Lime Sauce
Key Lime Pie with Tart Key Lime Sauce

Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cheesecake

Chocolate Tornado Cake
Chocolate Tornado Cake

Cheesecake with Strawberries
Cheesecake with Strawberries

Ice Cream/Sorbet (VG, GF)
Ice Cream/Sorbet (VG, GF)

Example Fall Menu

Our Fall Menu is both hearty and creative. New culinary creations greet the season with old fan favorites by their side. While enjoying the fall foliage from the comfort of our window-walled dining room, you can taste the local flavors of fall in the Finger Lakes.

Appetizers

Jake's Famous Seafood Chowder
Jake's Famous Seafood Chowder

Burrata Salad (GF)
Burrata Salad (GF)
Walnut Pesto, Prosciutto di Parma, Dried Figs, Marcona Almonds, Balsamic Glaze, Cranberry Hazelnut Crisps

Spinach & Artichoke Dip (V)
Spinach & Artichoke Dip (V)
Sun Dried Tomato, Parmesan Reggiano, Fresh Corn Chips and Crostini

Arugula & Squash Salad (VG, GF)
Arugula & Squash Salad (VG, GF)
Baby Arugula, Delicata Squash, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Agave Vinaigrette

The Great Caesar
The Great Caesar
Shaved Reggiano, Parmesan Crisp, Fresh Croutons

Entrees

Hand Cut Ribeye Steak (GF)
Hand Cut Ribeye Steak (GF)
Caramelized Onions, Smashed Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Broccoli

Slow Roasted Double Pork Chop
Slow Roasted Double Pork Chop
Pomegranate Balsamic Gastrique, Caramelized Local Apples, Green beans, Toasted Orzo

Pan Seared Chicken Breast Pomodoro
Pan Seared Chicken Breast Pomodoro
San Marzano Tomatoes, Sautéed Local Greens, Smashed Crispy Fingerling Potatoes

Maplejack Cedar Planked Salmon
Maplejack Cedar Planked Salmon
Finger Lakes Distilling Maplejack Dijon Glaze, Asparagus, Toasted Orzo

Seasonal Vegetable Lasagna (V)
Seasonal Vegetable Lasagna (V)
Zucchini, Squash, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, and Spinach Cream Sauce; Layered with Fresh Pasta, Ricotta, and Mozzarella

Fresh Pasta

Homemade Pasta
Homemade Pasta
Choice of Linguini or Cellentani Sauce Options: Primavera (VG), Vodka, Pomodoro (VG) Option to Add: Scallop, Shrimp, or Chicken

Desserts

French Apple Tart a La Mode
French Apple Tart a La Mode

Key Lime Pie with Tart Key Lime Sauce
Key Lime Pie with Tart Key Lime Sauce

Chocolate Indulgence with Chocolate Drizzle & Berries (VG, GF)
Chocolate Indulgence with Chocolate Drizzle & Berries (VG, GF)

House Made Pumpkin Caramel Swirl Cheesecake with Caramel Drizzle
House Made Pumpkin Caramel Swirl Cheesecake with Caramel Drizzle

Wine List

Red Wine

Pinot Noir, Dr. Konstantin Frank
Pinot Noir, Dr. Konstantin Frank
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Pinot Noir, Ravines Wine Cellar
Pinot Noir, Ravines Wine Cellar
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2019

Saperavi,Dr. Konstantin Frank
Saperavi,Dr. Konstantin Frank
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2020

Merlot, Ryan William
Merlot, Ryan William
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2017

Cabernet Franc, Ryan William
Cabernet Franc, Ryan William
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2018

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

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

Maximilien Blend, Ravines
Maximilien Blend, Ravines
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2018

MC2 Blend,Damiani
MC2 Blend,Damiani
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Proprietor’s Reserve, Frontenac Estate
Proprietor’s Reserve, Frontenac Estate
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes,2017

Super Tuscan, Setti Ponto Crognolo
Super Tuscan, Setti Ponto Crognolo
Italy, Tuscany, 2020

Cabernet Sauvignon, Roth
Cabernet Sauvignon, Roth
Sonoma, California 2019

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling
Napa Valley, California 2019

Cabernet Sauvignon, Charles Krug
Cabernet Sauvignon, Charles Krug
Napa Valley, California 2019

Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags' Leap
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags' Leap
Napa Valley, California 2019

Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak
Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California 2018

Rose Wine

Hosmer Dry Rose
Hosmer Dry Rose
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Whispering Angel
Whispering Angel
Provence, France 2021

White Wine

Dry Riesling, Thirsty Owl
Dry Riesling, Thirsty Owl
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Semi-DryRiesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank
Semi-DryRiesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Gewurztraminer, Silver Thread
Gewurztraminer, Silver Thread
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Chardonnay, Lakewood
Chardonnay, Lakewood
Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Sauvignon Blanc, Hector Wine Co.
Sauvignon Blanc, Hector Wine Co.
Keuka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 2021

Pinot Grigio, Banfi San Angelo
Pinot Grigio, Banfi San Angelo
Tuscany, Italy 2021

Sauvignon Blanc, Loveblock
Sauvignon Blanc, Loveblock
Marlborough, New Zealand 2021

Chardonnay, Cakebread
Chardonnay, Cakebread
Napa Valley, California 2019

Fortified Wines

Apple Dessert Wine,Black Diamond Cider
Apple Dessert Wine,Black Diamond Cider
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York 750ml, 2017

Fonseca Port, Bin No. 27
Fonseca Port, Bin No. 27
Douro, Portugal, NV

Fonseca Port, 10 Year Tawny
Fonseca Port, 10 Year Tawny
Douro, Portugal, NV

Fonseca Port, 20 Year Tawny
Fonseca Port, 20 Year Tawny
Douro, Portugal, NV

Sparkling & Champagne

Naomi Riesling, Hosmer Winery
Naomi Riesling, Hosmer Winery
Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, New York NV

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

Prosecco, La Marca
Prosecco, La Marca
Veneto, Italy NV

Aria Cava Brut, Segura Viudas
Aria Cava Brut, Segura Viudas
Penedes, Spain NV

Brut, Piper-Heidsieck
Brut, Piper-Heidsieck
Champagne, France NV

Brut, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
Brut, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
Champagne, France NV

Blanc de Blancs Brut,Taittinger
Blanc de Blancs Brut,Taittinger
Champagne, France,2011

Vintage Brut, Dom Perignon
Vintage Brut, Dom Perignon
Champagne, France, 2009

Draft Beer

Blue Moon
Blue Moon

Lucky Hare Millennium Falcon
Lucky Hare Millennium Falcon

Stella Artois
Stella Artois

Ithaca Apricot Wheat
Ithaca Apricot Wheat

Guinness
Guinness

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