The Boatyard Grill

(12/20/23) Got there a bit early, just starting to get busy. Seated right away, after the manager realised the hostess was taking forever with several people($#@&!) getting last minute gift cards. Had a very friendly waitress, attentive. Our drinks came out fast and were delicious. The jalepino bussiness was almist as good as there jalepino margheritas. Food also came out fast. Very tasty, as usual. Prices are getting a bit high. Nice treat evertime we come though. (6/23/19) Stopped by on a Sunday at 6, very busy but got right in. Our server was quick and super friendly. Did a good job. We got a seafood tower, clams and calamari- good as usual, but the seafood sauce for the shrimp was just weird! I got the black co entree- pretty good , as well as the tuna roll sushi- very good! Nice change up fo tBY. Wife got the tuna steak and it was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. Still need GF bread, not very fair to set a loaf of bread In front of somebody when they cant eat it, especially when you've already told them you are GF. Let's find an alternative please. There is 10 million gluten/wheat sensitive people estimated! All in all, cant wait to go back!!!(6/2/18) went to Boatyard for a nice summer evening dinner. After the chaos of finding a parking spot, I was pleased to get a nice table right away. Our waitress was prompt and helpful, but not friendly at all. The other folks that brought our food were super friendly. Our drinks, mojitos and jalapeno margarita, were the best drinks we ever got there. Excellent. I didn't get his name, sorry, but I did recognize the bartender from past visits. Pay him, keep him! Our food which was a prime rib and shrimp and grits were delicious. I wanted another to take home! We look forward to returning another evening. Ps, please get GF bread and pasta. [7/7/17] Let me start by saying that The Boatyard used to be our go-to place, for years. Our last few visits,1 to 2 years ago, we're so bad for several reasons we had to stop going. That being said, it seemed like time to give another chance. Service was friendly, but a little slow. Food was excellent! The seafood tower is overpriced, but tasty. And you can't beat the view for sure. The drinks, which used to be great, were very weak and flavorless. And, we did not enjoy watching a filthy, barefoot person change his childs poop diaper right outside the window. And then he came in and picked up a to-go order, touching doors and who knows what without washing his hands. Disgusting. While what people do can't be controlled, it was a busy night and several people saw this, as well as at least two servers. They should have mentioned the lack of shoes to the person and definitely wiped behind him. Please, get some gluten free pasta!!!! Looks like things are headed in the right direction, we will be back. Update [1/19/18] : Stopped after some Cornell wrestling for supper. Our server was very friendly. Our food was very good! The new menu items were a nice change. Loved the shrimp rissoto! Our drinks were very good. Still would love to see gluten free pasta option. And maybe some gluten free bread, it can be found right in town fresh. Please, GF options. Overall, a very pleasant winter evening dinner!! We will be back.

I had the fish tacos. They were great. The seasoned fries they came with were also very good but only luke warm. My wife had the salmon with rice and broccoli. She liked the salmon but the rice and broccoli were not hot. The waiter was very attentive when I brought this up and he offered to heat them up. Overall a very nice dinner. The atmosphere is extremely nice. The hostess and our waiter were both personable and professional.

We are out of towners who came to visit Taughannock park for the day and my wife found The Boatyard Grill online for our dinner. I had the salmon and it was cooked to perfection, the 5 onion soup was outstanding, cocktails were perfect, and the cookie for dessert with banana ice cream was a great finish. Our waiter (I don't recall his name) was fantastic and the service was great. We came in just after opening up for the evening and were sat down immediately. This restaurant is definitely good with how packed the parking lot was and the inside of the restaurant as well. I would highly recommend a visit here if you are looking for somewhere to sit down and eat.

Been coming to Ithaca to visit for many years. Every time we come I wanted to try The Boatyard Grill. Either it was closed the day we were in town or something came up where we couldn’t. Tonight I finally was able to try it with the family. What a great experience. The waitress right off the bat was amazing. I had a Bloody Mary to start off with and my wife got their signature cocktail, a “Orange Crush” which I wish I got in the first place. Clam chowder for an appetizer was spot on. Both me and my kids ordered the “Seafood Fra Diavolo” which I have to say had one of the best Arrabiata sauce I’ve tasted. Only complaint on the dish was there could of been more pasta on the plate. The picture you can see the ratio is alittle off, but that’s just me being a chubby pasta lover. Overall I highly recommend you trying this restaurant.

1st time here, and we will definitely be back. We had the NY cheddar burger and fish fry dinner. The food was hot, the burger was above average. The fries were great. The fish was crisp on the outside and hot and tender inside. Just the way I like it. A little bit of dill in the tartar added a freshness. The oysters were very good garnished with some seaweed salad and a beautiful flower! The Bourbon smash was perfect with the meal, and the second one topped off the night. Thank you to our server, Andrew, who thought to ask if I wanted another. I love it when they don't hover, but anticipate. We will return. Price was reasonable, and the atmosphere has a New England feel. Check it out for yourselves! Copper, our travel mascot, joined us for the fun.

Came in Friday night for dinner via boat around five thirty. I had the Georgia peach chicken and my guest had Jumbo sea scallops. Salad and bread was fresh and the dressings very goo! Both good dishes where outstanding, chicken was hot and very moist with perfect seasonal veggies! Even made happy hour. Our waitress Courtney was prompt, polite and knew the menu, all with a smile & checked on us! Would be nice if the outside speakers could be turned off when the band is playing outside on the deck.

We arrived between 5-5:30 and had an hour an a half wait. We had a couple of beers and the fabulous artichoke dip at the bar while the bartenders took great care of us!!! Very friendly and attentive even when they were so busy. Then we were able to take our Old Fashioneds outside to the Adirondack chairs right by the water. This was a very peaceful waiting spot. You can get seated quicker if you eat inside, but it was worth the wait to eat out! Our server was attentive and great! We each had the great clam chowder, and the two of us split the Makers Mark sirloin steak! Oh my goodness it was a perfect choice!! Delicious everything!!!!! Highly recommend at the end of your day after visiting wineries!!! Our friends LOVeD the molten lava cake for two! Complimentary bread and flavored butter!!!

Wow !!! What a seafood experience it was at boatyard grill. One of the best seafood I've had. Ordered coconut shrimps, fish tacos, fry fish, orange glazed halibut and lobster shrimp mac n cheese. Each n everything was perfect and delicious. Ambiance of this place was amazing as it is by the lake with a very beautiful view. Customer service too is spot on, waiters were friendly and helpful. Visiting again to try different things. Highly recommended. 👍