“Did a search of great places to eat after a campus tour of Cornell for my son and found this place. My four kids and I loved the food but we were left satiated w the super friendly service. Our server Max was so prompt w our food and his suggestions were spot on. He also had lots of useful knowledge about the area and even suggested some interesting things to check out on campus. Honestly best service I’ve had since being in NY. Would highly recommend this place…hope you get Max as your server!!!“
“Vibey, cozy, unique spot with huge selection of specialty liquors and fabulous staff. They do have snacks. I saw some cured sausages, cheese and sweet treats like Via's cookies.Since it's November, my current fave things to get there are the warm drinks! Hot Buttered Rum and Boozy Hot Cocoa!YUM!“
“Very nice hotel with attentive staff. My only complaint was the fitness facility was very, very small. Could have given 5 stars but it was incredibly expensive for what it was (and being in Ithaca, NY, not Manhattan). Of course, being on campus is advantageous.“
“Food is good (GET THE GRILLED SALMON!)! Ordered the grilled dates, grill salmon and cheeseburger (which comes with a generous amount of fries). Limited menu options means it's easy to choose what to eat and more likely that the food is good, which is exactly the case.Grilled dates comes in 3 pieces which is a bit awkward to share but it's good. Grilled salmon is perfection, crispy on the outside yet so tender on the inside, sauce goes really well with it. Cheese burger is simple but good, the bun is so soft, fries is just fries nothing special.Server is nice, keeps checking in and surprised that they would replace the cutlery after appetizer, but they did forget the knives so oh wells. Overall a very good experience and will definitely go back.“
“A weekend date night, check! Wedding event, check! New Year’s Eve dance party, check! This place has it all in conjunction with the excellent cocktail program associated with Bar Argos. You really can’t go wrong. Do yourself a favor and order their popcorn, too. You’re sure to have an excellent time lounging on the green velvet couches while basking under cascading plants. Excited to go back!“
“Chris is the best server. I haven’t even gotten my food yet and I had to write a review about them. They were so accommodating to special dietary restrictions, helped us through the order, refilled our water before we needed it. Looking forward to the meal haha!“
“Walked in for my fiancés birthday brunch and was greeted with a smile and a hello. We ordered a platter of bagels and cream cheese, some blueberry French toast that was absolutely delicious. Calming upstairs atmosphere with plenty of seating. Thanks “jon jon” as my two year old calls him. Our family had a great time!!“
“I originally ordered an espresso martini and a veggie flatbread. But, I loved the atmosphere, food, and service so much I added an Americano and stayed longer. Jennifer and Caleb make a guest feel like family! They are amazing, and so is the Greenhouse Cafe.Vegetarian options: They accommodate all diets.“
“Great bar selection!So, Monks is a hotel restaurant / bar, but don't let that turn you off from it. It kept me away for far too long. Not sure how 'affiliated' it is, but you do notice the physical relationship.First things first; there's actually a great alcohol selection and if you're thirsty, it worth the stop to tip a couple alone. Nice tap selections, but an the surprising star is their extensive liquor selection, and not just the cheap options. One of the few places in Ithaca with a rum selection. Also worth the mention is the extensive whisky and bourbon options.The friendliness of the bartenders got me to take a look at their menu, it's simple and could be called 'small' (but I'd much rather a place do a few things well than throw 100 ok options). I've 'interacted' with a few staff members there and they have all been super friendly and responsive.So far I've only had the burger (it's very good and I'm not sure I'm ready to stray yet). A thick juicy pattie (I think I've seen smash on the menu, but this was a standard thick one). I added bacon and it topped perfectly. A little pricey for the total ($22), but it was cooked and seasoned perfectly and it's only a little above average priced here. The burger itself was $18 and the bacon another $4. I wish there was more than two stips for that.TLDR; Great bar, very good food, friendly staff, but with a boring / steril atmosphere.There are a lot of great bars and burgers in Ithaca and I will definitely be back. I tend to eat a couple burgers a week and Monks will make it into the rotation.“
“This place is the bomb! It is a beautifully restored inn well located right near Ithaca Commons. The decor is so cool and hip but also with very practical touches. They really think of everything. The beds are so comfy and the shower great and we were with my teenage daughter who had a rollaway in a little nook with a curtain so she even had some privacy. The coffee availability in the morning is top notch -self serve amazing drinks and the bar gets such a great crowd at night. Literally THE ONLY NEGATIVE is that they don't serve breakfast. But it is located very close to breakfast options. I would never stay anywhere else in Ithaca.“