#COVIDPIVOT
The kitchen.
The Rook is a little restaurant serving big flavors. Uncle G and his crew of talented kitchen pirates dish out reimagined comfort, soul and street food like others...
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 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!
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...and he continues to be one of Ithaca's favorite story-telling, mixologist dudes
(anyway, we like him a lot , and you will too).
Now joined by local designer, fur mom and (slightly gritty) bar veteran, Jonni Campbell, these lucky bastards have teamed up to bring you classic and contemporary cocktails with a sense of humor, in a full-service, casual/comfortable/safe atmosphere.
fast, high-quality, casual
food and drink
OPEN FOR DINING & DRINKS
OUTDOORS (and take-out)
The Rook is now offering a FULL-SERVICE casual dining and cocktail solution, in the comfort of our safe, spacious (and dog-friendly) outdoor picnic & patio area.
PLEASE SEE HOST TO BE SEATED
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 on the wait list).
Please be patient with us as we make yet another covid-pivot as a small business.
**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
**Our picnic area is 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
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 (dog-friendly) OUTDOOR dining, and our trademark carryout.
GO OUT ON
THE TOWN
HIT us UP
First Come First Serve
INDOOR & OUTDOOR Dining
AFTER Downtown, BEFORE The west end
OG DIAL IT IN
INVITE us OVER
SORRY, ALcoHOL TO-GO IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE PER NYS Law
CYBERSTALK
© 2021 The Rook.