The Heights Restaurant and H Bar
Cayuga Heights / Community Corners, Ithaca
Restaurant in Ithaca, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Heights Restaurant and H Bar is worth booking for a polished Ithaca dinner when wine, service, and a smart-casual room matter. At $75 per person, it makes the strongest case for date nights, parent visits, business meals, and small celebrations rather than quick weeknight value dining.
About The Heights Restaurant and H Bar
$75 per person puts The Heights Restaurant and H Bar in the celebration-dinner lane for Ithaca. It is best considered for an evening when Mediterranean-inspired New American cooking, a smart-casual dress code, and a more planned dinner matter more than a quick, low-cost meal.
The details point to dinner service rather than lunch: Monday through Thursday from 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–10 PM, and Sunday closed. The H Bar is part of the venue name, but the clearest confirmed case for choosing it is the dinner profile: Mediterranean-inspired New American cuisine, a $75-per-person price point, and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2026.
A polished Ithaca option for dinner
The clearest reason to choose this restaurant is its position as a more refined dinner option in Ithaca. The cuisine is Mediterranean-inspired New American, which gives it a broader frame than a narrowly regional concept and makes it a practical choice for diners looking for a composed evening meal.
Signature dishes include Chilean sea bass special, bone-in ribeye steak, teriyaki braised short rib gnocchi, rack of lamb, chocolate lava cake soufflé, and carrot cake s’mores. The better move is to treat the meal as occasion dining rather than value hunting. At this price point, the restaurant makes the most sense when dinner itself is the plan.
Who should book it, and who should skip it
Book if the group wants a smart-casual dinner in Ithaca with Mediterranean-inspired New American cooking and a menu that can include seafood, steak, lamb, gnocchi, and dessert. It is a natural fit for a planned dinner, especially when the $75-per-person price point matches the occasion.
Skip it if the priority is a low-cost weeknight meal, lunch, or a fast stop before another commitment. The hours begin at 5 PM and list Sunday as closed, making this a dinner-only choice.
Planning ahead is sensible, especially for Friday and Saturday, when hours extend to 10 PM. Earlier weekday evenings may be the simpler fit for diners who want a standard dinner window. Smart casual dress is enough; the dress code does not call for formalwear.
How to use it in an Ithaca trip
Use The Heights Restaurant and H Bar as a planned dinner during an Ithaca visit rather than as a daytime stop. It is most useful when you want one evening built around Mediterranean-inspired New American cooking, a smart-casual dress code, and a confirmed Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Planning details
- Location
- 903 Hanshaw Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- theheightsithaca.com
- Phone
- (607) 257-4144
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual but refined, contemporary dining room and bar with an upscale, wine-focused feel, attentive service, and an atmosphere suited to both special occasions and relaxed dinners.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 1995
Signature Dishes
- Chilean sea bass special
- Bone-in ribeye steak
- Teriyaki braised short rib gnocchi
- Rack of lamb
- Chocolate lava cake soufflé
- Carrot cake s’mores
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- Getting there
- 903 Hanshaw Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at The Heights Restaurant and H Bar?
Dinner is the choice here. Hours run from 5 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed, and no lunch service is listed in the information.
What should a first-timer know about The Heights Restaurant and H Bar?
Start with the basics: The Heights Restaurant and H Bar is in Ithaca, serves Mediterranean-inspired New American cuisine, has a smart-casual dress code, and is listed at $75 per person. It also has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026.
Is The Heights Restaurant and H Bar good for a special occasion?
Yes, it can make sense for a special-occasion dinner if the $75-per-person price point fits your plans. The smart-casual dress code, Mediterranean-inspired New American cuisine, and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence support that use case.
What are alternatives to The Heights Restaurant and H Bar in Ithaca?
If you want something less formal or less expensive, consider other Ithaca dining options with a simpler dinner format. The Heights is the pick when you want a planned dinner with a confirmed Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Is The Heights Restaurant and H Bar good for solo dining?
A solo diner can still consider it for dinner.
Is The Heights Restaurant and H Bar worth the price?
It is worth considering if you want a $75-per-person dinner in Ithaca with Mediterranean-inspired New American cooking and a confirmed Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
