The Rook
$$ • American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Hours:
404 W State St, Ithaca
(607) 319-0180
About The Rook
Customers' Favorites
Duck Fat Fried Chicken
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Buttermilk Salad
Pork Schnitzel
Royale Burger
Hush Puppies
Cheeseburger
Summer Pasta
Fries
The Rook Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 9PM |
| Friday | 4 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 9PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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The Rook is a restaurant that offers a focused menu with well-executed dishes. Customers have praised the food, particularly the grilled salmon, which is described as "perfection, crispy on the outside yet so tender on the inside," and the pork schnitzel, which is "beautifully crunchy, fork-tender pork, with herbed spaetzle and a bit of lightly dressed frisee/radicchio to cut the richness." The menu also features grilled dates, cheeseburgers with generous fries, and a buttermilk salad. The bacon-wrapped dates are so delicious, some could have an entire meal of them. The pasta, possibly called foccini, is really good and enjoyed to a high level.
The service is described as "low-key but polished," with the staff attentive and engaged. The restaurant is on a less busy street, making outdoor dining enjoyable without road noise, though inside can get loud on busy nights. The Rook has a new space that enhances the experience, with great food, drinks, and staff that keep customers coming back. Free bathrooms are an added convenience. Overall, The Rook provides a satisfying dining experience, with a menu that caters to various tastes and service that is attentive and polished.