Agava - Ithaca

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Agava

★ 3.9 / 5 (4852 reviews)

AGAVA is located in East Ithaca, NY and features a Southwestern decor with stunning murals created by local artist Bill Benson. The restaurant is situated in the former East Ithaca Train Station, where guests can enjoy historic photographs of trains while waiting for their meal. AGAVA's menu includes wood-fired flatbreads and oven-roasted dishes prepared by Chef Andre Jacquet, with a focus on seasonal cuisine. In addition to dining, AGAVA also offers entertainment and open mic nights for guests to showcase their talents. Plus, on Tuesdays, kids eat free when accompanied by an adult.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Jennifer

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 4852 reviews

Agava, once a family favorite, has lost its appeal due to recent issues with service and food quality. Multiple patrons have complained about slow service, mistakes with orders, cold and undercooked food, and unimpressive portions. In addition, some customers have experienced poor treatment from the waitstaff, with one waitress even breaking down in tears when asked to communicate with all members of a party. Despite these negative experiences, a few diners still found the food to be enjoyable and the service to be attentive, especially appreciating the farm-to-table concept and accommodating options for dietary restrictions. Overall, while Agava was once a highly regarded restaurant, recent visits have left many customers feeling disappointed and frustrated.

Ken

01.10.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent farm-to-table fare Vegetarian options: The cauliflower steak was quite good, with an excellent hummus.

Maria

01.10.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Very disappointed for my first visit. Always wanted to try this place and will never go back. I found the longest grey hair in my sandwich that I have ever seen. The service was awful and my waiter was extremely rude. Ugh so disappointing.

Fred

01.10.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hard to locate, but definitely worth the search. Excellent food and ambiance.

Jennifer

01.10.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dinner came out before first cocktail. And cocktails were ordered when we first sat down....in and out in under an hour....rushed....plenty of open tables and sat right between 2 couples....been here numerous times, this was disappointing esp for a birthday dinner.

01.10.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The food was delicious and the service was excellent! The salsa was the best I've ever had, thanks to Josh and the server who was working with him - both of them were great!

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