Restaurants in Elmira

“Support local businesses. And ignore the clowns leaving bad reviews on a place they don't eat at anyway. Food is good, service is great, and the owners are kind people.”

“All I can say is WOW!!! What a treasure!! Found this place by signing up for an ice cream trail in chemung county. We went with the intention of just getting ice cream, but ended up trying some of the food first. What an incredible experience with Turkish foods.....all homemade right to the hummus and yogurt dressing. Topped it off with a Dubai sundae. Owner was there and was so nice to talk to. We will definitely be back!!!”

“Food was TITS! (Good) I will return.”

“Excellent subs! I highly recommend The Sub Shop for your next sub!”

“The Starlight Room is our favorite locally owned restaurant in the area. Food is amazing!! Everything is made onsite with the freshest ingredients. The gluten-free options are endless! Service is top notch and friendly! Support our local businesses!”

“I was looking forward to hard ice cream but none of the flavors sounded good. I like peanut butter and they had lots with peanut butter and they had lots of other good flavors just nothing i wanted. I was very happy with my sundae tho. My partner got an orange vanilla swirl cone. He did not like it.”

“The food was great! The menu is a refreshing change from the typical burgers and fries. The ladies were friendly and the place is clean and welcoming.”

“I came in for the first time with a friend shortly before Christmas and enjoyed a delicious lunch along with fantastic service. Although I am local, I can't believe I had never been here! I was also lucky enough to recently receive a gift card from my Daughter & Son in Law. I brought my hubby in today for his first time & he loved it as well. He had the bowl of French Onion Soup & Roast Beef sandwich. I had the Creamy Potato Soup and the Turkey Wrap. Both of our soups were hearty, full of flavor, and so savory. He enjoyed his Roast Beef on Rye with Horsey Sauce and my Turkey Wrap was so DELICIOUS 😋 The staff so very friendly & accommodating. The Cafe is decorated beautifully with lots of beautiful plants & decor. It's a perfect spot to take a little break from life with great meals, good people, and a perfect feeling of hometown comfort”

“I got the Mediterranean flatbread and it was on the money. My wife got the pulled pork without the peppers and toppings and she absolutely loved it. Spot on. And we sat upstairs outdoors and it was a beautiful evening.”

“We save Livs for special dinners. Tonight (Wednesday August 6th, 2025) was no exception, Our server, Jose was amazing. Food was very generous (will eat for Friday night dinner).”

“1157 is the Best! Not only does the Chef, Andy prepare fabulous food, the wait staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and can help you make choices that will really suit your tastes. The Lobster Bisque I had for Valentines was Fabulous and Andy’s soups are always hearty and satisfying. This is truly a fine dinning or anytime treat in Elmira.”

“Great food, would definitely visit again”

“Great wings, fabulous house made chips, and even better service. They went above and beyond to make my dad’s birthday party a great time for all.”

“Awesome place with great selection of beers! Met the new brewer and know his creative craft from a previous brewery. He brings great visions of craft beers to an already excellent brewery! Definitely worth the drive for the brews!”

“First timer, soon to be long timer..... Couldn't have enjoyed my hot dog and fries more.”

“EVERYTHING IS THE BEST!!!!”

“What a gem of a place in Elmira! 5 ⭐️”

“Been craving chicken wings and onion rings. Found my new favorite place to get them!”

“Keri is the hands down the best. Very personable and a great bartender. 11 out 10 experience every time.”

“nice staff smoothie was great chicken and greens were awesome. that was top 3 best macaroni I've ever had. I have a business around the corner so I will be back again!”

“My son has been coming here for a while and told me it's the best food and he was right. We came from Corning because the food is so good definitely worth the drive for sure. it's been a while since I've been to a restaurant that I felt completely at home. the cheeseburger and fries were fresh and absolutely delicious. It was also huge. I brought half home. I will definitely be going back. my new go to place and I highly recommend all go. you won't be disappointed. it is like family.”

“The food truck was honestly amazing. From the moment I walked up, the service was super friendly and welcoming, which already made a good impression. The food came out quick, fresh, and smelled incredible. Every bite was packed with flavor, and you can tell they really care about the quality of what they’re making. The portions were great for the price, and everything tasted homemade, not rushed or sloppy like some places. The whole vibe of the truck was just fun and chill, and it made the experience even better. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to everyone I know💯”

“Love this little tavern. Been going there for yrs.”

“Food is delicious. Atmosphere is comfortable beautiful views Friendly and prompt service I give restaurant 5 stars”

“Love how nice they are at the Horseheads, NY Location. I know it's crazy but my favorite thing to order is a peanut butter & banana Milkshake!”

“Best Wings and Burgers around!”

“What a cute place! The lady who waited on me was so sweet, and gave me great recommendations :) The Oatmazing Berry Acai is delicious!”

“Just had the best fish fry we have ever had. Great portions Great Taste The service was great. A true hidden gem in Elmira”

“The first restaurant I ever ate at that I left hungry. My friends and I go on my days off. I had not eaten all day. It is the only place that I can get liver and onions. The cook always does an amazing job. Just right, not tough. I'll recommend you every time for quality. I politely asked my server if I could order extra meat. I said I would GLADLY pay more if I could be accommodated. I was flatly told that she didn't see how that was possible, she couldn't see how she could bill for it. I was offered an extra salad if I was that hungry. My request was not forwarded to her supervisor or owner. This was on a Friday night and the place smelled amazing! I was there for the meat and my stomach was rumbling. I wasn't even offered the option to purchase two meals! I payed my bill, four adults and deserts. It was over $121.00. I left angry with myself that I barely tipped 10%. I am a generous tipper. Usually over 20%. Really! You let me leave there still hungry?”

“Dinner was absolutely fantastic last night! Paige was wonderful and it was great to see Vicki. That balsamic dressing is so good!!! Seafood pasta was amazing!”

“Walked in, it was quite, only a few ppl in on the Wednesday.
Asked for food, she had some options. Wings were fantastic and the Miller's were cold. All in all it was a great experience.”

“My husband took me to the Cakery for our anniversary 12/23/2025. I had never been there before and what a quaint and homey place to do something so different, eat sweets and forget the whole meal. Miss Lisa made the most superb cake for us, white cake and divine white icing with designs with gold in them which you can eat. There is only one other bakery that made cake like this and unfortunately went out of business long ago. Thrilled with Miss Lisa's cake. Seeming as we moved up here from New Orleans my favorite dessert is creme brulee. Unable to find the real dessert I was totally surprised when Miss Lisa made the dessert which put me back to the dessert of New Orleans. So delicious. This was a totally charming way to spend our anniversary, Miss Lisa and her brother were fantastic hosts and that evening will forever be in the top part of my experiences. If you have not been there, go!! We plan on making it a special place place to go not only for the desserts but the two people who made it possible for a unique and magical evening. They make you feel like family.”

“Excellent Café in Elmira. They have a great selection of drinks for people who don’t drink coffee as well. Perfect addition to this small town.”

“tremendous tasting meat sauce best hot dogs and hamburgers and cheeseburgers in the area”

“Rye Bar & Restaurant is a gem and a testament to what Charlie Hunter has built in Elmira. He took a beloved classic Irish pub and kept all of its soul and heritage while elevating it into one of the best restaurants in the area.

The themed nights are brilliant - I just did the Whisky & Beef Wellington dinner and the wedge salad and the beef were outstanding. And his other spot, The Garage, is just as good for breakfast and lunch - don’t miss the lemon poppy seed scones and brown bread.

Charlie is not just serving great food, he’s creating community. A lot of heart, a lot of work, and it shows.”

“Great food and service. Wings and burgers are top notch.”

“Great service maintaining drinks, could use a pool table for sure. 3.5 stars to be real due to nothing to do other than order drinks and fight for a spot on the jukebox.”

“AGAIN, my order was messed up. Ordered a 1/4 chicken dinner with strawbwrry shortcake. 2 sides were french fry and cole slaw. NO COLE SLAW!”

“the best chicken wings since they were $5 a dozen as a kid HANDS DOWN THE BEST WINGS AND HOMEMADE BLEU CHEESE COMBINATION.. MILD EXTRA CRISPY EXTRA SIDE OF BLEU CHEESE ALSO *******************************************”

“full of flavor better than KFC and Popeyes for shure”

“Being open until 100pm is a huge plus in a town where 9pm is closing time for most places.

I had the pleasure of being served by Emma & Christian who prepared a hot fudge and cherry combo sundae. Christian described the cherry topping as pie filling and he wasn’t lying. The cherries were dark and plum and paired really well with hot fudge.

Thank you both for welcoming me to town.”

“This sub shop has great subs, great service and great potential. Had they the means to toast their subs like the meatball and steak and cheese, they could take it to the next level.

As it stands, the people working here are courteous, helpful and dedicated, the food is good, the prices very reasonable, and the service is very good. I've become a patron. I wish they had an oven to bake or toast their hot subs to perfection.”

“Where do I start with how much I appreciate the service, kindness and utmost professionalism from the customer service staff member, Jenn. She is literally the face of this store. She is so helpful and knowledgeable and treats everyone so wonderful. Every interaction I have had with her has been memorable. Please give her the recognition she deserves. The staff at the cafe are fantastic as well!”

“Food was good. Seemed like a go to place for locals as they were studying busy
Not as clean as a restaurant should be but our visit served the purpose over all.”

“we ordered 2 of the pizza deals and chared wings. This isn't our first time. It's very good and worth every penny.”

“This place has a new manager & the food is always fresh when I go in for my order. The area is not all that great but the staff is amazing which makes up for it.”

“The Bistro is awesome! Great service, Delicious food, & nice variety. Great place to get a fast meal and great quality food! The soups are my fave!”

“I ordered 2 drinks. One was a Macha and the other a Berry Protein Refresher. Neither one was stirred well. It left a strange taste in your mouth. There is also a gentleman (with reddish/auburn colored hair) who works there that doesn't know how to be kind, friendly, smile. He was not warm and welcoming at all. That was a tad off putting. Please be kind to your patrons.”

“We got to Bernie Murray's early for dinner. The bartender asked if we would like to wait so we did. She brought us drinks, then came back 5 min later saying the cook is ready to start cooking if we would like to eat early, so we did. Fish was good, my piece was rather thin and greasy, my partner was happy with his. Might go back for there specialty chicken wings.”

“Great food and fun times. Ruth is the best!”

“🐲I have dinned at Beijing Garden Szechuan & Hunan Cuisine since they opened in the 80's Classic Area Asian Cuisine.”

“Ordered the fish fry for the first time but it won’t be the last time. There was a big piece of crispy fish (with a side of tarter), a large portion of French fries, a hearty serving of creamy mac & cheese plus a cup of cole slaw. EVERYTHING was yummy!”

“First time coming to Elmira New York. We had no idea the food was so delicious here. We stopped in to this cute little mom and pop shop pizza place and everything looked so good that we couldn't choose just one thing. The owner treated us like family and made these out of owners feel like they were home. The mozerrela sticks were the best we've ever had, thick, ooey gooey cheese, perfectly crispy and fresh delicious dipping sauce. We couldn't decide if we liked the garlic, sausage, or Supreme pizza better. Just get them all! The hot wings and BBQ wings were 💣! We feel like we made a lifelong friend and new favorite spot to bring the family. The owner you can tell truly loves the people that come in and puts love into his food as well.”

“full of flavor better than KFC and Popeyes for shure”

“welcoming atmosphere. great people”

“If you're ready to have fun you're in the right place if you're ready to relax you're in the right place if you're ready to read you're in the wrong place ENJOY YOUR VISIT 💯”

“Thank you so much Trisha for coming through for us for our wedding rehearsal dinner... 12 dozen wings perfectly prepared. They were great, on time and completely affordable. We love Master K's! Great food, Great people at an affordable price! Support Local...”

“Take out I got the shits 2xs I ate enchiladas beans and rice on Valentines day I ate some and I ate the rest the 15th. Both nights and this morning I have the shits thanks. My stomach hurts it's flopping I'm not happy. I get this same meal every year for my wedding anniversary and this year the taste was off . Now I know why. I'm very disappointed 😞”

“Hit or miss! We usually enjoy their General Tso's chicken. Sorry to say it, but I don't care for their Egg Foo Young at all, and at most places,not is one of my favorite dishes. On top of preparation issues, it is served with an odd sauce that is NOT the traditional brown sauce most places serve with it. Great egg rolls, when cooked properly. Unfortunately, fried items are often greasy due to fryer temps being too low. Bland Lo Mein. Great Wonton and Eggdrop soups. Really good spareribs. Consistency is an issue, but still, best place we have found in the area.”

“I had a great experience at Subway thanks to the young lady who made my sandwich. She was friendly, patient, and had such a positive attitude. She took her time to make sure my sandwich was exactly how I wanted it, and everything was fresh and neatly prepared. Excellent customer service like hers really stands out. She deserves recognition for doing such an amazing job. Thank you for making my visit enjoyable!”

“Great fast food style pizza!!! Way better than gas station and little ceasers!! Better than most gast of the same caliber. Only down side i would say is a little greasy but what pizza isn't. Overall I would rate it a 6.7 out of 10.”

“The manager, John Lynch is very personable. On the weekends we make visits to Panera and he is very gracious and happy to see us. The facility is always clean and welcoming. We have been to other Panera locations but nothing compares to the tight ship John Lynch runs and does it in a matter that he is respected by his employees. Panera is fortunate to have him.”

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“I have visited quite a few Subway chains and this one ranks the lowest. The bread was not fresh (hard & crumbly). I don’t know why (because they all measure the same) but the amount of tuna put on a sub is so minimal.Service was fast, not so friendly tho.Unless I am stuck with no where else to go, I won’t return.”

“Great steak subs philly style. Wife and I love the jalapeño fries. I never had any bad instances of orders or other problems always courteous And friendly and sometimes very busy but worth the wait. 5stars from my wife and I!”

“I love the workers here! Always so kind to me and my family. They always make my subs TOP TIER!! Will always come here if I ever want a yummy sub with so many toppings.”

“big smile from window girl. acted as though it was a pleasure to serve me.”

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“Great service, delivered in a timely manner, portions are generous if ordering a combo (enough for two adults) & the food is delicious. Best time to order food is early on on the day.”

“Excellent! We were greeted at the door by a very nice young lady. We were shown to our table and within one minute we were being waited on. The service was great and very fast. We got a great meal, and we were out in just over an hour! We will be back when we are in the area again.”