Dockside - Newfield Hamlet

Wife, I, the greyhounds (Winnie- pictured) had a wonderful breakfast while passing thru Ithaca. Food was wonderful. Service with a smile; Winnie felt the need to reciprocate on the dog-friendly patio. We'll try to race back soon when in the area! TY for helping us get our morning off to a good start!

Went for lunch yesterday. Ordered Little Neck Clams. The clams were full of sand and way overcooked. This is supposed to be a seafood themed restaurant, so they should know to purge the clams before cooking. In this case, the clams must have been frozen. That was probably why they were like chewing gum. I have Ulcerative Colitis, and today I have diarrhea from the irritation caused by the sand. If you have IBD or digestive issues, avoid the clams.

I had the pleasure to pop in with my girl and grab a lovely lunch yesterday here. The server was very polite, and the service was stellar! It was not busy at all, so our food came out quickly (maybe less than ten minutes after ordering , and the ambiance of the back deck overlooking the creek channels that empty into Cayuga Lake was amazing with watching boats, the water, wildlife, and the buzz of Ithaca. The food was very good, the calamari appetizer was extremely tasty, with the breading coming out perfectly with the squid. I got the breaded scallops plate, and my girlfriend got the breaded shrimp. Both were lovely, with each of us sharing bits of our entrees to try out the other’s. My breaded scallops were delicious, not dry whatsoever, still moist and paired well with the breading. My girl enjoyed the shrimps, as did the ones I got to enjoy from her plate. Will definitely return, it is a lovely seafood spot on the water :

Stopped for lunch. We ordered iced tea and it tasted soapy/stale. The waitress replaced it and comped us two cokes. We ordered fried clams and scallops- they were tasty but portions were small. A side of Cole slaw was served in a small plastic cup and was literally two bites. We ate on the dog friendly rear deck overlooking the canal (we had our dog with us) and they were very dog friendly. Things (carpet, etc) were a little shabby. Overall gave the impression of a place that is past its prime. It’s also pricey for what you get.

The location is seemingly nice, on the base of lake Cayuga. Unfortunately our dining experience was overshadowed by poor customer service, and subpar food. The waitress was very rude, and did not make us feel welcome. The crayons that were brought out to the kids had been chewed on by mice, and there was mice poop in the crayon box, disgusting! The kitchen brought out an order with a food that we had said there was a restriction to. Upon notifying the wait staff, she simply only took it off the bill. Come to find out she had actually still left it on the ticket and just said she would take it off. The food wasn’t great, the staff seemed to be in a poor mood, making it an unfavorable dining experience.