The FOOD.
The Rook is a little restaurant serving up big flavor. Just like any great restaurant should, The Rook satisfies that itch, that craving for the delicious and the comfort of good food.
Chef/Owner Gentry Morris, learned his trade in culinary school and over a decade of cooking at some of PDX’s best restaurants before mastering Ithaca's dining scene. Under his guide, our kitchen of talented cooks dish out reimagined comfort classics with roots around the world.
DID SOMEONE SAY butcher's best?
duck fat FRIED CHICKEN
SALADS with heart
a little ARANCINI
HANDMADE cavatelli
bacon wrapped DATES
UNCLE G'S pork schnitzel
banging BURGER
COLLARD greens
cheese PLEASE
LET THEM EAT (homemade) cake
chef's SALMON
CHOCOLATE mousse
Reopening Tuesday, October 15th!
Join us at our new downtown location, reopening to the public October 2024!
The Rook is a small neighborhood restaurant serving upscale comfort food and drinks with casual vibes. After 8 years of service, most folks who join us nightly are regulars in the truest sense. We’re proud to be a hub for locals, visitors and the college community in the heart of downtown. Join us at our new downtown location at Library Place (corner of Court and Cayuga).
Special thanks to our extended Rook family and devoted friends who supported us since 2016 at our original State Street location on the west end! Thank you for growing along with us over the years. Let’s make some new delicious memories.
THE DRINK.
Head Barman Manny Flores, learned his craft and hospitality during his years in NYC at the Waldorf Astoria, Gramercy Tavern and Bar Veloce during the peak of the cocktail resurgence. The bar focuses on fun, approachable beverages inspired by the classics. Our philosophy on beer and wine is steeped in a reverence for regional varietals and character.
Ithaca's RELOCATED hidden gem
Upscale COMFORT food and DRINK with casual vibes #ithacaisduckfatfried
We have a soft spot for critics who enjoy a feast and are suckers for free press...
Rumor
in the roost
JOIN
THE FLOCK
Experienced food/beverage professional looking for a new home?
We are expanding and will need to grow our FOH and BOH staff.
Upscale (Meat-Centric) Comfort
FOOD AND DRINK
We are relocating to our new downtown location in the Library Place facility
(on the corner of Cayuga and Court Street).
**GRAND REOPENING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15th!**
The Rook's entrance is the middle CAYUGA STREET entrance of the Library Place building.
Seating will be available on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis.
**Space is limited/first-come-first-serve/entire party must be present to be seated; We will let you know if there is more than a 30 minute wait
**Valid ID required for all alcohol purchases
LOCATION & HOURS
LOCATED at the corner of Cayuga & W. Court
Tuesday - Saturday
4 - 9 pm
