“ We stopped in on a Saturday night and we were able to be seated. Breanna was our server, outstanding! Mason was our runner/busboy. Very attentive without being intrusive. The food was outstanding! ”

“ The cocktails were average, but then BAM! The filet and mashed potatoes were phenomenal!!! My friend had the Delmonico and we were both sitting there Mmm-mmm-mmm-ing the entire meal. I had the cornbread which was the best I ever tasted, creamy and sweet with a bit of kick on the spicy honey sauce. If in Ithaca, NY this is a must-do. ”

“ This place is fantastic. Their food and bar are both phenomenal. They have Upstate Common Sense my favorite beer on tap, as well as a large display of whiskey foreign and domestic like Yamazaki from Japan. They rotate their specials for every night of the week. I wished I lived there because I'd eat there every nite. The parking is sparse because the place is so good that all the spaces are taken! ”

“ My wife and I lived in Ithaca in the 1990's, and always enjoyed eating out at The Antlers. We returned recently for a 29th anniversary dinner, and found that it lived up to our memories of the place. The horseradish crusted salmon and the roasted duck with cherry glaze were both amazing. Nice to see that they can do more than just beef. A previous reviewer found the decor "dated," but we actually like the slightly kitschy hunting-lodge ambiance. Our server was warm and professional--the evening left nothing to be desired. ”

“ I always love the food at antlers. If you're looking for delicious, perfectly cooked meals, this is your place. The meat is always fresh and great quality, cooked exactly how it should be. The shrimp scampi was amazing. Usually shrimp scampi can taste very watered down when ordering at some places but antlers cooks this perfectly. The lobster tails were cooked to perfection and I always love the rice pilaf. And the drinks were great! I love the twist they put on their cocktails, like adding lavender to the citrus blossom. The giddyup wad a bourbon drink with a orange taste twist. The ambiance at antlers is unique. It can be famkly friendly or adult oriented. They have a laid back vibe that is equally fancy for any special occasions. It doesn't give off a vibe where you'd want to bring small children but if you had a large group with kids included it is family friendly. Definitely a place suitable for fancy dinner parties, nice night out, anniversary, or special occasions. The staff are always friendly and very professional. They're all very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks offered. Always willing to give rrecommendations and when they do it feels authentic iinstead of someone trying to get me to buy the most authentic thing on the menu. My one downfall that brings me to the four star is the wait time. And I don't mean wait time to sit. If you don't make a reservation odds are you will be waiting a long time or not sit at all because they book quick and for the whole night. Book ahead! and wait time for food isn't horrible. It's around the amount of time you'd expect. I would say the wait time for the drinks was quite a long time. Then we'd wait a long time for the server just to get our order. And then it would take forever for her to come back and check in on us. We wanted a dessert to eat there but with how long it took her to come back, we did it to go and asked for the check at the same time while simultaneously letting her know we were worried we wouldn't see her for a while. Now, this doesn't take away from how friendly and knowledgeable she was. And when she did come to the table she remembered every ask and delivered appropriately. It was just waiting for her to come back that was a bit disappointing. I find this is frequent when going there which could be attributed to how busy they can get so to an extent I completely understand. But to give an honest review, you will be waiting a long time for your server to come back and check on you. ”

“ For our date night, we decided to give this place a try. The overall welcome was not warm, maybe because we didn't have reservations. We were seated and things were stellar after that. Our server was amazing. As usual I narrowed my choices down to 3-4, she was instrumental in helping me decide as she was very knowledgeable and had eaten items on the menu. My burger was cooked to perfection. My date got the 3 course special. His soft pretzel bites were really good (I don't even like soft pretzels) and he had an ample supply of fish and fries. He had to take the dessert home. The drinks were quite tasty also. The strawberry fields was very refreshing and the jackalope was also tasty if you like drinks with a little spice. The establishment was very clean and the atmosphere was very inviting. I would definitely go again. ”

“ We were a bit late and arrived at the restaurant at 8:50pm. Grateful that the servers did not hesitate to lead us to the table. We started with the Baltimore crab cake which is surprising good - deep fried with delicious spice and the crab meat tastes flavourful. The 22 oz cowboy steak cooked to medium rare is very juicy with strong meat flavours that surely any steak lover would enjoy. The baby short ribs are one of the most tender ones I have ever tasted. Services are amazing too and the interior setting is cozy and comfortable. Definitely recommended for anyone visiting Ithaca! ”

“ What a great little roadside restaurant! They open at 4:30 PM. We arrived approximately ten minutes early and waited in our car in the parking lot. We saw the chef actually come outside to harvest tomatoes from their garden. It was then that we knew we were in for a treat. The interior of the restaurant is rustic. It feels like you are dining at grandma and grandpa's house in the country. Our server was new but she took great care of us. The menu had so many interesting options. It made it difficult (in a good way) to choose. I have never seen a beef flight anywhere else before. I went with the delmonico this time. It was perfectly cooked. The fried green tomatoes were another standout. The bourbon Manhattan I had with my meal was the perfect addition. I can't wait to return here to try some other things from their menu. ”

“ One of the priciest restaurants in the Ithaca area, but you get what you pay for. They're quite busy, so I'd recommend booking a reservation in advance. The free bread they provide is bussin. Don't get a bread basket, as you're paying six dollars to just get some olive oil. I got the roasted duck, which frankly slapped. I'm a sucker for duck, and it was exactly what I wanted, Portion size was healthy as well. Service was generally quick and kind ”