Ithaca Ale House – American
This vibrant social anchor invites guests into a warm, energetic space where the scent of bubbling six-onion soup and savory buffalo chicken dip fills the air. The kitchen elevates the art of the shared plate, offering everything from towering stacks of loaded nachos and salt-dusted Bavarian pretzels to the smoky depth of pulled pork sliders and charred shishito peppers. It is a place where bold, communal flavors meet a spirited atmosphere, making every meal feel like a celebration of comfort and connection.
301, East State Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850 +16072567977 http://www.ithacaalehouse.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, low-sodium, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, alkaline, aip, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Smaller Plates
- 6 Onion Soup - $10: house crouton, provolone & swiss, crispy onion straws Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ale House Mega Nachos - $20: corn tortillas, house made cheese sauce, corn salsa: grilled pineapple, roasted jalapeños and grilled onion, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blistered Shishito Peppers - $14: spicy baja dip, dill, lemon, wasabi salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels 3 Ways - $14: bacon jam, baja, honey mustard, balsamic drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip - $14: house made wing dip, mozzarella, warm tortilla chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $18: Classic or Boneless, choice of sauce: Buffalo, Ale House, Spicy Gold BBQ, Spicy Garlic, Hot Garlic BBQ, Garbage, or Honey Mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Spring Rolls - $14: buffalo chicken, hot wing garnish, blue cheese dip Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel - $14: jumbo pretzel, house made cheese sauce, honey mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sliders - $18: bbq pulled pork, sharp white cheddar, firecracker pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salted Focaccia - $10: warm salted focaccia, hot tomato oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Hummus - $12: grilled flatbread, vegetable crudités Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Ale House Signature Burgers
- Ale House Burger - $20: caramelized onion, bacon, blue cheese, focaccia, lettuce, tomato, pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Award Winning Perfect Burger - $22: bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mayo, mustard, brioche
- Bacon Brie Burger - $20: bacon jam, brie, arugula, tomato, brioche Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Sexy Burger - $20: sexy rub, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, american, cheddar, BBQ, mayo, brioche Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Cheeseburger - $18: american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, brioche Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fat Mac Burger - $36: two angus patties, american cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, sesame seed bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- NYS Orchard Burger - $20: local apple, NYS cheddar, orchard ketchup, crispy onion, leaf lettuce, tomato, brioche Available at: dinner, lunch
- That's Just Wrong Burger - $24: angus ground beef, bbq pulled pork, sharp cheddar, onion ring, brioche Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Larger Plates
- Ale House Bar Steak - $42: 8 oz Tenderloin, seasonal vegetable, garlic roasted potatoes, smoked salt, demi-glace Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ale House Chicken Club - $18: swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aioli, focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ale House Grilled Cheese Sandwich - $16: three cheese blend, rosemary focaccia, tomato soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ale House Philly - $24: chopped prime rib, cooper sharp american, caramelized onion, sesame seed hoagie roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ale House Reuben - $20: corned beef, sauerkraut, russian dressing, swiss cheese, marble rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Chicken Cajun Pasta - $22: pappardelle pasta, cajun alfredo, blackened chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Haddock PoBoy - $24: blackened haddock, pan roasted pineapple salsa, lettuce, ancho aioli, french bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Honey-Garlic Salmon - $26: pan seared salmon, scallion, seasonal vegetable, wild rice, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made Falafel Burger - $18: tzatziki, hummus, arugula, radish, pickled onion, tomato, greek fries Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Knife & Fork Steak Sandwich - $46: 10 oz coulotte steak, onion soup broth, garlic toast points, onion rings garnish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich - $24: angus prime rib, provolone, toasted french bread, au jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Proper Fish & Chips - $24: black & tan batter, coleslaw, chipotle tartar, sidewinder fries, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Gold Chicken Stinger - $18: shaved chicken, spicy gold bbq, american cheese, onion straws, seeded semolina Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Mussels with Ginger & Lemongrass - $24: prince edward island mussels, hearty rich flavorful broth, crusty bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Hand Stretched Pizzas
- Shroomin - $18: mushroom medley, sauteed shallots, herbed ricotta, mozzarella, truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wing Dip Pizza - $20: medium wing sauce, mozzarella, scallions, buffalo chicken dip, blue cheese or ranch drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Go Fig-ure - $18: figs, shallots, garlic oil, goat cheese, asiago, mozzarella, honey, parsley Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Pie - $18: mozzarella, red sauce, pepperoni, spicy honey, chili flake
- Margherita - $18: roma tomato, red sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil oil, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Perfetto Napoletano - $20: red sauce, soppressata, prosciutto, mozzarella, provolone, oregano, calabrian peppers, chili infused honey
- Sweet Piggy Pie - $20: pulled pork, spicy gold bbq, mozzarella, cheddar, onion straws
- Three Meat - $20: pepperoni, sausage, bacon, mozzarella, red sauce
- White Album - $18: mozzarella, ricotta, truffle oil, garlic chips, chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Ale House Steakburger Salad - $22: angus burger, green leaf lettuce, red onion, shredded cheddar, pickles, russian dressing, blistered tomatoes, burger sauce garnish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ancho Citrus - $15: mixed greens, roasted corn, crispy tortilla, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomato, chipotle citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar - $14: garlic-anchovy dressing, red onion, parmesan, crouton dust Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Wedge - $16: corn, avocado, bacon, romaine, egg, tomato, buttermilk ranch dressing, blue cheese crumble Available at: dinner, lunch
- JS Sweet Salad - $15: endive-radicchio-arugula blend, butternut squash, craisins, blanched asparagus, goat cheese, toasted almonds, cinnamon vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Coleslaw - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Caesar Salad - $7: Crisp Romaine, House Made Caesar Dressing, Red Onion, Crouton Dust Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side House Salad - $7: mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, crouton dust Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Alchemist Heady Topper - $12: 16oz can Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
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