Agava

4.4 (318)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

381 Pine Tree Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

AGAVA in East Ithaca, NY features a Southwestern decor, the cornerstone of which is a series of stunning murals created by Bill Benson, a local artist. It's located in the former East Ithaca Train Station, and when you visit, you'll enjoy the historic photographs of trains of bygone days as you await your meal.

AGAVA's specialties include wood-fired flatbreads and other oven-roasted offerings prepared by Chef Andre Jacquet. Seasonal cuisine is a specialty. You will also find that AGAVA is much more than just a restaurant. It also offers regular entertainment and open mic nights where you can bring your special talents to entertain other diners. And on Tuesdays, kids eat free when accompanied by an adult.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Southwest, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:30 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.agavarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Andre Jacquet
Catering
AGAVA Catering takes the fun and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant and seasonal cuisine and brings it to you. Pick and choose your favorite flavors that you know and love about AGAVA, or consult with our team to create a completely unique menu. We offer a variety of packages and services for your special event be it a wedding, anniversary, birthday, corporate event, or anything else.

Location
381 Pine Tree Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Neighborhood
Ithaca
Parking details
Agava features a private parking lot.
Entertainment
Monthly live music schedulehttp://www.agavarestaurant.com/events
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

French Onion Soup$7.00
caramelized onions, beef stock, sourdough crouton, gruyere
Arugula Salad$10.00
pickled pumpkin, apple, cider vinaigrette, goat cheese, gruyere
Kale Salad$12.00
carrots, radish, fennel, cranberry-chipotle vinaigrette, sunflower sprouts, candied walnut, hemp seeds, smoked blue cheese, craisins
Cesar$9.00
grilled romaine heart, pickled kohlrabi, roasted lemon-garlic dressing, cotija, pumpkin seeds

Signature Wood-Fired Flatbreads

Add to any flatbread: garlic, basil, capers, pickled jalapeño, onions $1, brussels, pork sausage, house-cured bacon $2, burrata, goat cheese, smoked mozzarella, jersey blue $3

The Rita$12.00
house-smoked mozzarella, crushed tomato sauce, basil
L.a. Woman$13.00
burrata mozzarella, arugula, basil, crushed tomato sauce, olive oil, smoked salt
Hot Buzz$13.00
grilled chicken, jersey blue, crushed tomato sauce, chipotle-honey
B-Nut$14.00
butternut squash, crispy shallot rings, apple cider glaze, fried brussels sprouts, pepitas

Starters

Agava-Style Guacamole$8.00
- With Chicharron$10.00
- With Pecans & Manchego$10.00
Butternut Squash Farotto$7.00
aged parmesan
Crab Cake$12.00
black garlic aioli, pickled kohlrabi
Brussels Sprouts$7.00
chickpeas, chili-honey & herbs
Wood-Roasted Cauliflower$8.00
cheddar-jack cheese, poblano crema, jalapeños
Tempura Vegetables$8.00
coconut chili-honey, cilantro
Chicken & Cheese Taquitos$9.00
guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija, black salsa
Wood-Roasted Chicken Wings$10.00
teriyaki, garlic, pickled chiles
Macho Nacho$8.00
tortilla chips, black beans, queso mixta, jalapeños, guacamole, lime crema

Tacos

Carnitas$13.00
pork tacos, guacamole, onion-cumin salsa, cilantro
Pescado$16.00
tacos of grilled "fish of the day", slaw, pico de gallo

Burgers & Tortas

All burgers & tortas served on ithaca bakery bread. Served with choice of hand-cut fries or salad. Add Lettuce & Tomato, Guacamole $1, House Bacon $2, Local Blue Cheese $2, Pickled Beets $1, Fried Egg $2, Relleno $6

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$13.00
pineapple, local swiss, house bacon, guacamole, pickled onions, slaw
Cubanita$16.00
sandwich of pork carnitas, ham, arugula, local swiss, habanero mustard, pickled jalapeños
Aguacate$12.00
sandwich of crushed avocado, black bean purée, poblano rajas, chipotle mayo, arugula, tomato
Agava Burger$15.00
local organic grass-fed beef, aged cheddar, fried onions, secret sauce, sesame bun
Black Bean Burger$12.00
aged cheddar, roasted poblano, lime crema

Sides

Black Beans & Ginger-Steamed Rice$4.00
Hand-Cut Fries
with house-made ketchup
Green Salad$4.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Agava.

4.4

(318)

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

318 Reviews

PV
PortlandVox
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice farm to table restaurant. Our server was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. Everyone enjoyed their main course and the guacamole was excellent. I highly recommend Agava.
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CarlaS
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The farm to table food was delicious, well prepared and presented. We shared the pistachio guacamole, scallops and roast chicken breast. The quac was tasty and plentiful. The scallops were served at a perfect temperature, still soft and juicy. The chicken was the stand out dish, juicy and flavorful with crisp, well seasoned skin. Service was friendly and attentive.
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knees Gold
Pittsburgh133 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrific space, service and food. Creative food options. A must try!
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foodlovers Gold
New York City14 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 4, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very poor service. Drinks to half hour and then drinks appetizer main course all Cale together. No excuse
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PaulW
Toronto2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 29, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
On our most recent visit I found the choice of mains lacking. The tacos were OK, but not mouthwateringly awesome like I've been used to here. Drinks were good, but there was confusion about what was on tap and what wasn't. I'm happy to see Industrial Arts available. Years ago Agava introduced me to Singlecut. The spicey brownie was flavourful, but I would have appreciated it if it had arrived at the table heated.
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CarolV
San Francisco18 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 28, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Two out of three had a good meal, tasty and reasonably priced but one had a fish special that was smaller than his appetizer and quite expensive. He was very disappointed. It was also very noisy. We probably won't be back but I am sure some folks would love it.
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DaveW
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and drinks were very good, as expected. Service was exceptionally good. Server was knowledgable, attentive, fast and friendly. Overall an excellent dining experience.
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MicheleH
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really god table to farm. Chard octopus excellent.
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JenniferS
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had guacamole and chips while drinking a white sangria & zing margarita, then I had a seriously delicious crab cake taco while he had fettuccine with shrimp. Our server, Mary, was very good and we both agreed we'd be back!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on June 21, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Took over an hour to receive our food order. Pasta undercooked and had to send back.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Southwest, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:30 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.agavarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Andre Jacquet
Catering
AGAVA Catering takes the fun and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant and seasonal cuisine and brings it to you. Pick and choose your favorite flavors that you know and love about AGAVA, or consult with our team to create a completely unique menu. We offer a variety of packages and services for your special event be it a wedding, anniversary, birthday, corporate event, or anything else.

Location
381 Pine Tree Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Neighborhood
Ithaca
Parking details
Agava features a private parking lot.
Entertainment
Monthly live music schedulehttp://www.agavarestaurant.com/events
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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About this restaurant

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Soups & Salads

French Onion Soup$7.00

Arugula Salad$10.00

Kale Salad$12.00

Cesar$9.00

Signature Wood-Fired Flatbreads

The Rita$12.00

L.a. Woman$13.00

Hot Buzz$13.00

B-Nut$14.00

Starters

Agava-Style Guacamole$8.00

Butternut Squash Farotto$7.00

Crab Cake$12.00

Brussels Sprouts$7.00

Wood-Roasted Cauliflower$8.00

Tempura Vegetables$8.00

Chicken & Cheese Taquitos$9.00

Wood-Roasted Chicken Wings$10.00

Macho Nacho$8.00

Tacos

Carnitas$13.00

Pescado$16.00

Burgers & Tortas

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$13.00

Cubanita$16.00

Aguacate$12.00

Agava Burger$15.00

Black Bean Burger$12.00

Sides

Black Beans & Ginger-Steamed Rice$4.00

Hand-Cut Fries

Green Salad$4.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable