Kelly's Dockside Cafe

Lauren Howe

Great atmosphere! If you order food with prices and not from the market priced options and you will be happy! Serving staff is friendly and the food is decent. We plan to return.

Elizabeth R

We visited early for dinner on a weekday after a day of hiking and were made to feel right at home by our wonderful server as soon as we walked in, and had a lovely time seated outside by the water. The owner of 50 years cooked for us—the Cajun blackened catfish was to die for, and we got to try salt potatoes for the first time. The Rachel sandwich and the grilled Cajun chicken sandwich were also delicious. We really liked the seasoned potato wedges and a refreshing cocktail. The pictures may look simple, but the flavors are amazing. The decor, while a little dated, only adds to the charm. We were on the fence about going and are so glad we did. A must stop!

Viktor Phelps

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 :)

Stacey Diorio

Really nice place to have lunch and a drink and sit by the water. We stop here when we come into Ithaca to ride our bikes on the water front trail and visit the farmers market. Very friendly attentive down to earth service. Great food. My salad was very fresh and the chicken was perfect. My husband tried their grilled chicken sandwich and potatoe wedges and he enjoyed it. If your complaining about prices and portions you obviously haven't been to the grocery store lately. Their prices are on par with other restaurants and the views from the canal seating are great. We really enjoy stopping here!

Suzanne Wolfinger

We stopped in for a nosh and a drink. Delicious mozzarella sticks and chicken fingers. Such welcoming and friendly service! No frills- cute little back deck on the canal.

Nicholas Cheng

We got the Corned Beef Hash & Eggs as well as the Caesar Salad with Chicken. The Corned beef is made in house and very good. The Caesar Salad was a bit too salty for my taste. They also included red onions and mushrooms in the salad. Whether that is a good or bad thing I believe is up to you. The place itself is cute, it definitely does not have modern decorum, but I believe because of that it gives the place it's charm.

Brittany Brennan

My daughter and I went camping and exploring all the waterfalls, we decided to stop here for dinner one night and it was great! Very reasonable prices and a great view sitting by the water, the service was excellent and the food came out extremely quick and was delicious! Definitely coming back again.

Chris Jose

I’ve always ordered the chicken sandwich and eggs Benedict. I can say the chicken sandwich is reliable. Eggs Benedict is good. My friends were disappointed with their sandwiches and French toasts. Bummer