Joe's – American
Joe’s hums with the energy of a classic neighborhood social spot, where the enticing scent of sizzling garlic shrimp and bubbling cheese sets the stage for a night of shared indulgence. The kitchen transforms familiar comforts into a feast for the senses, from the creamy pull of caprese fonduta and burrata to the satisfying crunch of golden-fried calamari and gouda mac and cheese bites. It is a welcoming retreat where every plate is designed for passing around the table, fostering a lively atmosphere of conversation and culinary delight.
West Buffalo Street, City of Ithaca, New York 14851 http://www.joesithaca.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, plant-based, mediterranean, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the mouth-watering dishes and satisfying portions at Joe's, frequently highlighting the cozy atmosphere that makes for a memorable dining experience. Celebrated for its attentive and knowledgeable service, the staff is praised for being exceptionally helpful and well-versed in the menu offerings.
Menu
Appetizers
- Bruschetta - $12.95: Roma tomato, basil, garlic, red onion, pesto goat cheese atop toasted Italian bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp - $14.95: Sautéed in garlic butter and served with cheesy garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pillows - $10.95: Breaded and fried cheese ravioli served with house marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $8.95: Beer battered and fried mozzarella sticks served with house marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sampler - $14.95: Mozzarella sticks, fried cheese ravioli, and breaded calamari with house marinara sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Fonduta - $13.95: Melted mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheese dip topped with tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and basil, served with toasted pita chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $13.95: Hand cut squid tossed in seasoned flour, fried and served with house marinara sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $12.95: Chicken wings deep fried with choice of mild, medium, hot, BBQ or garlic parmesan sauce, served with celery and blue cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $12.95: Bed of slow roasted tomatoes soaked in olive oil, topped with balsamic glaze and fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gouda Mac and Cheese Bites - $9.95: Macaroni blended with Gouda cheese, battered and fried, served with house marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini Di Roso - $9: Fried risotto filled mozzarella croquettes with house marinara Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Wrapped Shrimp - $9: Six shrimp wrapped in bacon and fried, served with honey barbecue sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcuterie Platter - $14.95: Capicola, Salami, Soppressata, gouda, and goat cheese, Kalamata olives, with almonds Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mediterranean Salmon Salad - $17.95: Flaked salmon, chopped romaine, Kalamata olives, tomato, feta cheese and Greek dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad - $13.95: Chopped romaine, cucumber, tomato, red pepper, onion, walnuts, crumbly blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad (Single) - $5.95: Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olive, pepperoncini, croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad (Bottomless Bowl) - $13.95: Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olive, pepperoncini, croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad (Single) - $5.95: Romaine, red onion, parmesan cheese, croutons and caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad (Bottomless Bowl) - $13.95: Romaine, red onion, parmesan cheese, croutons and caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Ranch Entree Salad - $14: Mixed greens, cucumber, onion, tomato, and fried chicken tossed in a BBQ ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Spaghetti and Meatballs - $12.95: Tossed in house marinara sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Carbonara - $16.95: Sautéed pancetta and green peas tossed with penne and alfredo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alfredo Linguine - $15.95: Linguine tossed with alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Tortellini - $16.95: Tri-colored cheese tortellini tossed with our pesto cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan - $15.95: Breaded and fried chicken breast, house marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella served on a bed of spaghetti Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Manicotti - $15.95: Pasta shells stuffed with our Italian cheese filling and baked with house marinara and melted mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $16.95: Pan-seared chicken breast sautéed with marsala wine, shiitake mushrooms and herbs, served on a bed of linguine Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan - $15.95: Battered and fried eggplant, house marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella served on a bed of spaghetti Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $20.95: Fresh salmon, seasoned and grilled, drizzled with balsamic glaze and served with seasonal vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Diavolo - $22.95: Shrimp, scallops, hard shell and baby clams, sautéed with a spicy arrabbiata sauce and tossed with linguine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Clam Sauce - $15.95: Hard shell and baby clams sautéed with a white wine and garlic butter sauce and tossed with linguine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Ravioli Bolognese - $16.95: Jumbo size fresh pasta filled with a five cheese blend, and topped with our savory Bolognese sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin Strip Steak (12oz) - $21.95: Served with garlic mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $15.95: Pan-seared chicken breast sautéed with lemon, capers and butter, served on a bed of linguine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna Bolognese - $15.95: Layered noodles, Italian sausage, beef, house marinara, ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alforno - $13.95: Ziti baked with sausage, house marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Ricotta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Shells - $14: Ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella stuffed shells smothered in our pesto alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Homemade Pizza
- Antipasto Pizza - $15.95: Pepperoni, artichokes, kalamata olives, roasted red pepper, parmesan and pizza sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bianco Pizza - $14.95: Spinach, roasted garlic, goat cheese, mozzarella and garlic-basil oil Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bomber Pizza - $14.95: Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, olives and garlic-basil oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $15.95: Grilled chicken, mozzarella, red onion and celery, drizzled with hot sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Pizza - $14.95: Tomato, basil, garlic, red onion, mozzarella and garlic-basil oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $14.95: Tomato, mozzarella, basil and pizza sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Chicken Pizza - $15.95: Grilled chicken, mozzarella, tomato, red onion and creamy pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- POG Pizza - $16.95: Prosciutto, caramelized onion, goat cheese, mozzarella and pizza sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sicilian Pizza - $15.95: Italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, banana peppers, tomatoes and pizza sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Cheese Pizza - $13.95: Mozzarella, Romano, Parmesan, and pizza sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetariano Pizza - $15.95: Fried eggplant, mushroom, artichoke, red onion, ricotta, mozzarella and pizza sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Alla Vodka Pizza - $15: Homemade pizza dough topped with garlic oil, penne alla vodka, mozzarella, ricotta and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Flatbreads
- Meatball Sandwich - $12.95: Meatballs, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella on homemade pizza bread, served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Sandwich - $12.95: Sausage, peppers, onion, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella on homemade pizza bread, served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuscan Sandwich - $14.95: Chicken, mushrooms, blush sauce, and melted mozzarella on homemade pizza bread, served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scampi Sandwich - $14.95: Shrimp, spinach, garlic butter, and melted mozzarella on homemade pizza bread, served with fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - $14.95: Fried chicken, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella on homemade pizza bread, served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich - $13.95: Fried eggplant, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella on homemade pizza bread, served with fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Mud Pie - $8: Coffee ice cream, chocolate crust, hot fudge and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cannoli - $6: Chocolate chip and sweet Italian cheese filled pastry tuile and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Zabaglione - $6: Chilled sweet Italian custard, toasted almonds and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- New York Style Cheesecake - $8: With strawberry compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- 6 Layer Chocolate Cake - $8: Six layers of decadent chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Purity Vanilla Ice Cream - $4: A local favorite topped with whipped cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Jack Frost Cocktail - $6: Malibu, Blue Curacao, cream and pineapple juice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Blue Waters Pinot Noir - $7: Swedish Hill Winery Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drinks - $2.5: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Root Beer, Pink Lemonade, Raspberry Iced Tea, Ginger Ale, Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
- Juice - $3: Orange, Cranberry, or Apple Juice
Restaurants near Joe's
- Milkstand Breakfast & Lunch — American
- Capital Corner — American
- Gorgers — American
- Wide Awake Bakery — American
- Monks on the Commons — American
- Collegetown Bagels — American
- Ithaca Ale House — American
- Collegetown Bagels — American
- Straight from the Market — American
- FairPour Coffee Roasters — American
- Milkstand Breakfast & Lunch — American
- Alley Cat Cafe — American
