#COVIDPIVOT
The kitchen.
The Rook is a little restaurant serving big flavors. Chef Gentry Morris and crew dish out reimagined comfort, soul and street food.
SNACK boards
duck fat FRIED CHICKEN
DONUTS of the day
family-style SIDES
bottled COCKTAILS
SALADS with heart
uncle g's bbq RIBS
HANDMADE cavatelli
flavor dave's PUDDING/MOUSSE
Just like any great restaurant should, The Rook satisfies that itch, that craving for the perfect drink and the pleasure of comfort food. Our staff (led by underspoken owner, Chef Gentry Morris, aka Uncle G) has worked tirelessly to pivot with the COVID19 pandemic, to become a chill indoor/outdoor dining venue downtown plus some of the best takeout around.
Special thanks to our valued and devoted friends and customers for keeping us afloat during one of the most challenging periods the industry (and the world) has faced in modern history. We ask that you continue to be patient with us as we adjust to the "new normal" and stay tuned for updates!
Check out our satellite/sister location, THE ROOK SNACKBAR AT BAR ARGOS, for mediterranean small plates, custard and our famous Porchetta Sandwich.
THE BAR.
Third generation barman, Beverage Manager Manny Flores, came up in NYC during the peak of the cocktail resurgence. He learned his craft and hospitality from the best, during his years at the Waldorf Astoria, Gramercy Tavern & Bar Veloce.
Now joined by local designer, fur mom and bar veteran, Jonni Campbell, these lucky bastards get to bring you classic and contemporary cocktails with a sense of humor, in a casual/comfortable/safe atmosphere.
fast, high-quality, casual
food and drink
OPEN FOR DINING & DRINKS
INDOORS & OUTDOORS
The Rook is now offering a casual dining and cocktail solution, INDOORS, as well as in the comfort of our safe, spacious (and dog-friendly) picnic/patio area.
Seating is available on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. Unfortunately we are unable to accept reservations at this time. Once we are at capacity we will begin a waitlist for present customers (i.e. your party needs to physically be there to keep your place in line).
PLEASE SEE HOST FOR SEATING INSTRUCTIONS
After being seated, you can place your order online/by QR code - OR - through a human at the entrance service/host stand.
From there you can relax and we'll bring your order right to your table. Please have state issued ID or passport readily available for all alcohol purchases.
FORGIVE US, WE ARE WORKING ON IT #COVIDPIVOT
Please be patient with us as we make yet another covid-pivot as a SMALL business (we are tiny in terms of square footage i.e. indoor occupancy, but there is no shortage of heart here)
**We will let you know if there is more than a 30 minute wait - your time is as important as ours!
**Valid ID required for all alcohol purchases
**We are dog-friendly, but expect that furry friends be leashed and well-behaved.
Please note, your final bill will be subject to a 15% gratuity. We are a traditional restaurant who has pivoted with the pandemic. We are striving to continue providing the Ithaca community with great food and drinks. We ask that you support us in that by ensuring we can continue to pay our own local employees a living wage, while keeping our doors open under modified conditions. We thank you for your continued support and we encourage you to contact us with your feedback.
#ITHACAISDUCKFATFRIED
YOUR Duck fat fried FIX
The HUSTLE
MANHATTAN
High West, sweet vermouth, bitters
STRAWBERRY NEGRONI
gin, strawberry
contratto, cynar
BEE's KNEES
Plymouth gin, honey, lemon
Toronto
rye, fernet, bitters
SLUSH FUND
gin, ginger-lime cordial, fresh lime
ECHO PARKING LOT
reposado tequila, grapefruit, aperol, fresh lime
WHISKEY SMASH
bourbon, lemon cordial, fresh citrus & mint
RUM PUNCH
aged dark rum, amaretto, orange juice, grenadine, lime, bitters
boozy.
refreshing
designed to share.
We’ll find the perfect drink to fit your mood, and bring it to your table...safely encased in a "crowley" secured vessel and designed to share.
Our famous libation creations are now available as 16oz. freshly made, sharable, bottled cocktails - because birds of a feather, should save money together!
(valid ID for entire party required - professional and legal serving standards apply - sorry, cocktails are not available for carryout per NYS law - cannot be shared with other tables/parties - each bottle contains over 3 refreshing or 4 boozy cocktails)
THE HUSTLE
BOTTLED COCKTAILS
$32/each
We have a soft spot for critics who always eat dessert and anyone who can finish a full order of ribs...
Rumor
in the roost
LOCATION & HOURS
404 West State St,
ITHACA, NY 14850
OPEN Tues-SAT
5pm till 10pm
The Rook is located in the heart of downtown Ithaca, convenient to the Ithaca Commons, Cornell University, Ithaca College and the beautiful finger lakes region. Now offering the safest INDOOR, (DOG FRIENDLY) OUTDOOR, and CARRY OUT dining.
