Agava

This place has a great menu and accommodates vegetarian and gluten free customers. We had a large party of 12 and everyone was more than satisfied. We had margaritas, apps, entrees and dessert. My son had the chocolate cake and says it was awesome. My niece, Rubyz,, took the pics for this review. I highly reccomend if you are in the mood for good food and a light hearted atmosphere.

Hands down the best place to eat in town. Staffs were extremely friendly especially MiraBai she was amazingly attentive and fantastically great. She should get a raise.
Portion sizes are too small but that’s what you get at gourmet places anyways.
I tried swordfish, squid ink pasta, octopus, salmon and cheesecake and truly loved all of the food. Even their drinks were great.
I’d definitely go back there if I’m in town.

the environment is pleasant and comfortable. the food was great. I had the carnitas tacos and I LOVED THEM. it was the exact amount of food I wanted, but I think most people will need to get something else as well as the tacos since you only get two and they aren't huge. the service was attentive, and helpful! I told them when I came in that I only had twenty minutes to eat and they got me my food and still ensured I had a great experience! so happy.

If you are a foodie or love exploring interesting favor experiences, this place is for you. I had bites of the brussel sprouts appetizer, the sweet potato appetizer, the black bean burger, and the cauliflower steak, and MY GOD, absolutely amazing all around. Complicated evolving flavor palettes and fantastic creativity, this place is worth experiencing.

Busy and cheery. Ate on covered deck. Salmon was melt in the mouth smooth with light charing. Delicious Tiramisu. and you get to watch the dogs! And if you want to get away from the crowd, you can sit at a greenhouse covered picnic table.

First time going to brunch at Agava and I was not disappointed! Crabby patties were a hit with me, as were the wood oven cinnamon rolls. Partner had a specialty omelette and liked it a lot. Not a cheap place per se, but for two with coffee and "appetizer" came to $38 but we had a $10 off coupon that brought that total down.

Great atmosphere, well modified for safe indoor dining, excellent service and good food. What else can anyone ask for.
Definitely try the brussel sprout share plate... Delish!

Great service and excellent food. Started with chips & guac, strawberry marg and ordered chicken tacos for the entree. Outdoor seating on the patio was perfect.

I came here back in 2019, I remember this place being quite the hype back in my undergraduate years

Great, fresh food with good vegan/vegetarian options. Lively ambience, while maintaining Covid protocols with masks and table barriers.

The food was REALLY good!! Nice place as well. I will go back for sure

Excellent food and ambience. Love to eat here with family and friends.

Celebrated 23 years of marriage tonight. Shrimp ceviche, salmon & salad. 4 different margaritas- all amazing! Great service and our own fire table. We used to eat here when we met. It was a different Mexican place then. It’s still the perfect place for a celebration.

Great place to dine in and take out. Have been here several times while visiting the area and it's always nice to try new dishes based on what's in season. Can't go wrong with any of their mixed drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Staff is friendly and we never feel out of place even though we aren't locals.

Make a reservation, it's absolutely worth it! The food is phenomenol! My agave burger that I ordered well done had no pink but was tender and juicy. Their caramelized onions and special sauce is fantastic! Our server Abby wanted to know our story and genuinely wanted us to be happy! Absolutely loved Agava and will come again!

What a pleasant surprise! This was a true find on the outskirts of Ithaca. Menu was phenomenal with great variety, including drinks. All the food we ordered was outstanding. Bar service was a bit slow, but wait staff was engaging and cheerful!

Food was really quite pleasant, staff is friendly, decor is artful. I've always been especially pleased with their vegetarian and vegan options, which are consistently full of flavor and excellent quality ingredients.

Mom and I shared the Farro thee well salad and chicken tacos. They were the bomb dot com. Super delicious. Felt super safe, and the staff is doing a great job sanitizing and social distancing. Also had the watermelon mint house made soda, super delicious. Highly recommend.

The food was phenomenal. Our server Mary was very pleasant and attentive. Great place to eat and the atmosphere is so nice. Highly recommend. 😁 Will be returning. The burger and , the butternut squash and sweet potato soup was awesome. place is just delish. 🎯👍👍👍

I’m someone who likes to cook their own meals and I seldom eat out. I’ve now visited Agava four times now in the five months since I moved to Ithaca. Their food is top-notch, every time. I’m vegetarian, and they have plenty of choices for me. Whether you’re vegetarian or a meat-lover, you must try their roasted cauliflower - it is priceless! Their menu is a bit pricey, but I think it’s worth it. Their service is very good too, and the waiters are knowledgeable about the menu and good with their suggestion and specials. The only (minor) downside is that they don’t seem happy/willing to accommodate requests to substitute or remove certain ingredients, but I think perhaps that is to be expected from a more upscale dining experience.