Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Ithaca by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Ithaca area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Ithaca were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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The Antlers

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#30. The Antlers

- Rating: 4.0/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1159 Dryden Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

Gola Osteria

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#29. Gola Osteria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 115 South Quarry St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Bickering Twins

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#28. Bickering Twins

- Rating: 4.0/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 North Cayuga St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Latin American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Paris Baguette

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#27. Paris Baguette

- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 125 East State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Kimchi

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#26. Kimchi

- Rating: 4.1/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 East State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar

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#25. Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (489 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 635 West State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

Mercato Bar & Kitchen

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#24. Mercato Bar & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 108 North Aurora St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Lincoln Street Diner

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#23. Lincoln Street Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 309 East Lincoln St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Coal Yard Cafe

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#22. Coal Yard Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 143 Maple Ave. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp

The Lotus

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#21. The Lotus

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 101 North Aurora St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Maru Ramen

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#20. Maru Ramen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 512 West State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Ramen, Bars, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

Crossroads Bar & Grille

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#19. Crossroads Bar & Grille

- Rating: 4.3/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3120 North Triphammer Road Lansing, New York
- Categories: Bars, American, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Creola Southern Steakhouse

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#18. Creola Southern Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 112 North Aurora St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Southern, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

The Rook

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#17. The Rook

- Rating: 4.3/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 West Court St. Ste 100 Ithaca, New York
- Categories: New American, Comfort Food, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

MIX Kitchen & Bar

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#16. MIX Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (479 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 Elmira Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Italian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Hound and Mare

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#15. Hound and Mare

- Rating: 4.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 118 North Aurora St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Gorgers Subs

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#14. Gorgers Subs

- Rating: 4.4/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 116 West State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Brewer's Cafe and Taproom

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#13. Brewer's Cafe and Taproom

- Rating: 4.4/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 1384 Dryden Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Franco's Pizzeria

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#12. Franco's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 527 West State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Allechant

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#11. Allechant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 903 Hanshaw Road Ste 13 Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Silo Food Truck

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#10. Silo Food Truck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 620 West Green St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Food Trucks, Comfort Food, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos Cdmx

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#9. Tacos Cdmx

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 118 West Green St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Angelhearts Diner

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#8. Angelhearts Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 East State St. Ste G2 Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Vegan, Diners, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

The Yellow Deli

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#7. The Yellow Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 143 East State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Dolce Delight

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#6. Dolce Delight

- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1080 Danby Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Cornell Dairy Bar

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#5. Cornell Dairy Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 411 Tower Road Stocking Hall - Department of Food Science Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Lev Kitchen

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#4. Lev Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 222 East State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Circus Truck

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#3. Circus Truck

- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 West Green St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Eta Pie

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#2. Eta Pie

- Rating: 4.7/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 1006 West Seneca St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

State Eatery

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#1. State Eatery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1346 Elmira Road Newfield, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.