The Heights Restaurant

The Heights serve excellent seafood. They also have an extensive wine selection. We had the salmon collar with fried clams (the special for the day) and halibut (the fish of the day) for dinner. They didn't disappoint. There were chunky amounts of very fresh salmon in the salmon collar. The halibut was also very good. The dessert recommendations of Lava Chocolate Soufflé and the Heights Signature Chocolate Cake by Victoria, our very attentive and friendly server, hit all the right spots.

After living and eating in Ithaca for years, we finally tried the Heights at work event for my husband. It was a lovely experience with great service and some delicious parts of the meal (the octopus appetizer). My big complaint however is they try to do too much with their flavors and food. My deliciously-cooked steak came with a strawberry mole, tsatziki sauce, and hummus. My husband's lamb dish was tender and delicious, but drowning in the sauce. There's no need to try to pack so many different flavors when the food itself is so good!

My husband and I have gone to the heights several times and it is our absolute favorite restaurant!! We always come back excited to try one of the specials for the night, they are phenomenal!! The entree and its accompaniments are cooked perfectly and thoughtfully orchestrated to be the best taste profile and pairings for the dish. We love how much love and thought is put into the food, it really shows! All staff are so kind and helpful as well as the chef who was so nice and personable to converse with us one evening. The price is worth everything you get including the amazing bread and a choice of salad with the already incredible entrees. Not to mention the portions are very generous and we always leave stuffed and happy!!

The best fine dining experience in Ithaca which I would do once in my life during my study. Definitely very pricey but worth the dishes they offer to you. The classic Caesar salad was fresh and scrumptious, I ordered Seafood Bouillabaisse & Gnocchi which was creamy with flavorful toppings to my liking, and my buddies got steak special. The portion was huge for my preference but I managed to (almost I think) finished them out. Overall, amazing experience :)

I’m not big on steak or seafood, which The Heights always offers in abundance with their specials… but the vegetarian entree (though usually only one) is always very good. Great presentation for whatever you order. Cocktails are always spot on and service too. Nice place to come for a special occasion. Lava cake is delish, and chocolate is usually not my first choice for a dessert… but it is here.