Agava Restaurant

Name: Agava Restaurant
Address: 381 Pine Tree Road, 14850, NY, 14850

AGAVA is a Southwest-Inspired restaurant featuring a wood-fired oven; seasonal menu; farm-to-table ingredients; and a warm, fun, community-minded atmosphere.

381 Pine Tree Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, US

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Cuisine: Southwest
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Seating: Indoor
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Lunch

Snacks

Guacamole 8.00

w/ chicharron, pickled jalapeno, cotija 9, w/ sweet peas, mint, pepitas 10

Add flavors: Chicharron - 2.00 | Pecans & Manchego - 2.00

Chicken & Cheese Taquitos 9.00

guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija, black salsa

Wood-Roasted Chicken Wings 10.00

teriyaki, garlic, pickled chiles

"Macho Nacho" 8.00

tortilla chips, black beans, queso, jalapeños, guacamole, lime crema

Add:: Grilled Tofu - 2.00 | Grilled Chicken - 4.00 | Pork Belly Confit - 6.00

Salads

Adds: fried egg 1, marinated tofu 3, marinated chicken 4, blackened shrimp 5, black bean patty 4

Bibb 11.00

champagne vinaigrette, candied walnuts, smoked blue cheese, chives

Add ons

fried egg 1, marinated tofu 3, marinated chicken 4, blackened shrimp 5, black bean patty 4

Arugula 9.00

apple cider vinaigrette, pickled squash, pepitas, parmesan

Casa 6.00

greens, cucumber, tomato, radish, sherry vinaigrette

Flatbreads

Adds $2 pork sausage, house bacon, grilled chicken, fontina

Rita 13.00

smoked mozzarella, basil, crushed tomato, parmesan

Green Machine 13.00

kale, crimini, fontina, smoked ricotta, pickled jalapeño, smoked garlic

Hot Buzz 14.00

grilled chicken, jersey blue, crushed tomato, chipotle honey

Chupacabra 14.00

house bacon, crimini, smoked garlic, mozzarella, crushed tomato

Tacos

Served on corn tortillas with black beans & rice. Flour tortillas available upon request.

Carnitas 13.00

pork, guacamole, onion-cumin salsa

Crab Cake 15.00

panko-crusted crab cake, chipotle aioli, slaw, pico de gallo

Enchillada Of The Day 13.00

Calabacitas 12.00

zucchini, summer squash, lime slaw, pickled corn

Sandwiches

served on Ithaca Bakery bread with hand-cut fries or salad

Da Buddah 13.00

blackened chicken, cheddar, pickled jalapeno, lime crema, greens, tomato

Bernadine 16.00

blackened salmon, roasted jalapeno aioli, slaw, pico de gallo, toasted french bread

Agava Burger 15.00

local organic grass-fed beef, aged cheddar, fried onions, secret sauce

Black Bean Burger 12.00

aged cheddar, roasted poblano, lime crema

Special Add Ons

pork belly 5, guacamole, bacon 2, jalapeno, egg 1

(Add guacamole 2, bacon 1 jalapeño 1, egg 1)

Sides

Black Beans & Ginger-Steamed Rice 4.00

Hand-Cut Fries 4.00

Grilled Asparagus 6.00

Vegetables

Wood-Roasted Beets 8.00

whipped local feta, achiote orange jus

Brussels Sprouts 7.00

chickpeas, chili-honey & herbs

Cauliflower 8.00

pine nuts, olives, brown butter, lemon

Workday Drink Specials

Cucumber Cooler 4.00

muddled cucumber, agave nectar, sparkling water

Cranberry Cooler 4.00

muddled cranberries, agave nectar, sparkling water

Pomegranate Cooler 4.00

house-made pomegranate syrup, sparkling water

First Mate 4.00

house-made ginger syrup, ginger ale, angostura bitters, sparkling water

Dinner

Small Plates

Charred Octopus 14.00

beet escabeche, coriander vinaigrette, black mole

Pan-Seared Scallops 11.00

carrot-ginger puree, radish sprouts, parsley oil

Crispy Pork Belly 12.00

pineapple, aji amarillo aioli, lime, coriander, herbs

Roasted Delicata Squash 6.00

sage, shallots, honey, pimenton

Salads

fried egg 1, marinated tofu 3, marinated chicken 4, blackened shrimp 5, black bean patty 4

Bibb 11.00

local blue cheese, candied walnuts, champagne vinaigrette, chives

Casa 6.00

greens, tomato, cucumber, radish, sherry vinaigrette

Arugula 9.00

apple cider vinaigrette, pickled squash, pepitas, parmesan

Plates

Chicken 23.00

pan-roasted chicken breast, whipped Yukon, escarole, preserved lemon

Tuna Tostada 24.00

grilled yellowfin tuna, avocado, black beans, arugula, lime crema, radish, cotija, black salsa

Ribeye 38.00

grilled, rosemary garlic fries, salsa bianco

Salmon 25.00

pan-roasted atlantic salmon, corn polenta, escarole, pickled tomato

Cauliflower Steak 19.00

achiote-rubbed cauliflower, charred tomatillo chermoula, tomato jam arugula

Pork Chip 25.00

local pepper sofrito, broccoli rabe

Orecchiette 18.00

local sun gold tomato sauce, house-made pancetta, parmesan

Flatbreads

Adds: pork sausage, house bacon, grilled chicken, or fontina 2

Rita 13.00

smoked mozzarella, crushed tomato, basil, parmesan

Green Machine 13.00

kale, crimini, fontina, smoked ricotta, pickled jalapeño, smoked garlic

Hot Buzz 14.00

grilled chicken, local blue, crushed tomato, chipotle honey

Chupacabra 14.00

house bacon, crimini, smoked garlic, mozzarella, crushed tomato

Tacos

served on white corn tortillas with black beans & rice, flour tortillas available upon request

Carnitas 13.00

pork, guacamole, onion-cumin salsa

Crab Cake Taco 15.00

panko-crusted crab cake, chipotle aioli, slaw, pico de gallo

Calabacitas 12.00

zucchini, summer squash, lime slaw, pickled corn

Burgers

served on Ithaca Bakery buns with hand-cut fries or salad

Agava Burger 15.00

local organic grass-fed beef, aged cheddar, fried onions, secret sauce

Black Bean Burger 12.00

aged cheddar, roasted poblano, lime crema

(Adds: pork belly 5, guacamole 2, bacon 2, jalapeno 1, egg 1)

Sides

Creamy Polenta 6.00

Hand-Cut Fries 4.00

Sofrito Green Beans 4.00

Black Beans & Rice 4.00

Guacamole 2.00

Sauteed Greens 6.00

Broccoli Rabe 7.00

Rosemary Garlic Fries 6.00

Snacks

Guacamole 8.00

w/ chicharron, pickled jalapeno, cotija 9, w/ sweet peas, mint, pepitas 10

Wood-Roasted Chicken Wings 10.00

teriyaki, garlic, pickled chiles

Calamari 11.00

chile-dusted & corn-flour fried, arbol payo, cilantro-cabbage slaw, lime

Chicken & Cheese Taquitos 9.00

guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija, black salsa

Vegetables

Roasted Beets 8.00

roasted beets, whipped local feta, achiote-orange jus

Brussels Sprouts 7.00

chickpeas, chili honey, basil, mint, cilantro

Cauliflower 8.00

roasted cauliflower, pine nuts, olives, capers, brown butter

Sweet Potato 9.00

goat cheese, pickled jalapeno, orange-blossom honey, pepitas, chamomile

Brunch

Salads

AGAVA Fruit Salad 6.00

seasonal fruit, melon, berries, jicama, mint, agave nectar, lime

Casa Salad 6.00

local field greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, sherry vinaigrette

Mixta 12.00

local field greens, jicama, tomato, cucumber, queso fresco, avocado, crispy tortillas, mustard vinaigrette

Romaine 10.00

charred scallion ranch, cotija, radish

Sweet

Crunchy 7.00

baked granola, apples, banana, nuts, agave nectar, greek yogurt

Plain Jane 6.00

malted waffle, powdered sugar

Strawberry Fields 8.00

malted waffle, strawberries, white chocolate, almonds, whipped cream

Fat Elvis 9.00

malted waffle, peanut butter-nutella, banana, toasted pecans, whipped cream

French Toast 10.00

ricotta stuffed french toast, carmelized bananas

Savory

Enchilada of the Day 13.00

side salad

El Gringo 9.00

two fried eggs, home fries, house bacon

Huevos Rancheros 12.00

two fried eggs, tortillas, queso fresco, chipotle tomato salsa, black beans, cilantro

Benedictos 13.00

two poached eggs, ham, english muffin, charred tomato hollandaise, home fries

Omelet of the Day 10.00

home fries

Bruce Berry 11.00

cast-iron scramble of zucchini, eggs, goat cheese, bacon, tomato & scallions served with flour tortillas & sour cream

Crabby Patty 15.00

two fried eggs, crispy crab fritter, braised greens, charred tomato hollandaise, home fries

Shrimp & Grits 14.00

poblano, tasso ham, jalapeno-cheddar grits

Sandwiches

served on Ithaca Bakery bread with home fries, hand-cut fries or salad.

Tchefuncte 15.00

spinach-scrambled eggs, bacon, aged cheddar, guacamole, chipotle mayo

Agava Burger 15.00

local, organic & grass-fed, aged cheddar, fried onions, secret sauce, sesame bun

Black Bean Burger 12.00

aged cheddar, roasted poblano, lime crema, sesame bun

(Add: guacamole 2, bacon 2, jalapeño 1, egg 1)

Flatbreads

Adds: pork sausage, house bacon, grilled chicken, fontina 2

Green Machine 13.00

kale, crimini, fontina, smoked ricotta, pickled jalapeño, smoked garlic

Rita 13.00

smoked mozzarella, crushed tomato, basil, parmesan

Hot Buzz 14.00

grilled chicken, jersey blue, crushed tomato, chipotle-honey

Chupacabra 14.00

house bacon, crimini, smoked garlic, mozzarella, crushed tomato

Brunch Cocktails

Sunrise Margarita 8.00

blanco, orange juice, pineapple, pomegranate

Raspberry Kir Royale 9.00

cava, finger lakes distilling raspberry liqueur, raspberry puree

Bacon Bloody Maria 9.00

reposado, mezcal, house-made bloody mix, candied bacon

The Loose Screw 7.00

vodka, orange juice, cava

Bourbon For Breakfast 10.00

bourbon, cold brew coffee, bailey's irish cream, angostura bitters

Bellini 8.00

cava, peach puree

Pomegranate Ginger Mimosa 8.00

cava, orange juice, pomegranate, ginger

Hungover In Tijuana 10.00

patron xo cafe, kahlua, cream

Drinks

Signature Margaritas

Agava Clasico

blanco, fresh lime juice, Patron Citronage, agave nectar, salt rim

Glass - 8.00Pitcher - 35.00

Ultimate Agava 12.00

añejo, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, citrus salt rim, served up

The Scorpion 10.00

chile-infused Scorpion blanco mezcal, Patron Citronage, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, smoked salt rim, served up

Charred Margarita

reposado, mezcal, fresh lime juice, Patron Citronage, smoked salt rim

Glass - 8.00Pitcher - 35.00

Zing Margarita

reposado, fresh lime juice, Patron Citronage, ginger, salt & sugar rim

Glass - 8.00Pitcher - 35.00

Strawberry Basil Margarita

blanco, Patron Citronage, strawberry, basil, fresh lime juice, salt rim

Glass - 8.00Pitcher - 35.00

Supremo 16.00

Arta extra anejo, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, salt rim

Featured Cocktails

Lavender Fizz 9.00

house-infused lavender vodka, fresh lemon juice, agave nectar, soda

Plum Basil Daiquiri 9.00

rum, Avarell Damson plum gin liqueur, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, fresh basil, up

Agava Old Fashioned

spiced simple, house brandied cherries, orange peel, bitters, choice of bourbon: Larceny 8, Bulleit 10, Widow Jane 12

Choice of Bourbon: Larceny - 8.00 | Bulleit - 10.00 | Blanton's - 12.00

Supremo 16.00

atra extra anejo, grand marnier, fresh lime juice, ginger syrup, salt rim

The Immaculate 12.00

chile-infused mezcal, pomegranate syrup, fresh lime juice, angostura bitters

Water Buffalo 12.00

buffalo trace bourbon, aquafaba, fresh lemon juice, agave nectar, angostura bitters

Persephone 10.00

myer farm ginger vodka, pomegranate syrup, ginger syrup, fresh lime juice, soda

Ubik 10.00

tanqueray gin, pimm's no. 1, ginger syrup, fresh lime juice, cucumber, jalapeno, tajin rim

Non-Alcoholic Coolers

Cranberry 4.00

muddled cranberries, agave nectar, sparkling water

Pomegranate 4.00

house-made pomegranate syrup, sparkling water

First-Mate 4.00

house-made ginger syrup, ginger ale, angostura bitters

Cucumber 4.00

muddled cucumber, agave nectar, sparkling water

Hot Beverages

Mom's Naughty Chai 10.00

homemade chai, amaretto *can be made N/A

Agava Mulled Cider 10.00

choice of bourbon, spiced rum, or cinnamon tequila *can be made N/A

Mojitos

Agava Mojito 8.00

rum, mint, lime, agave nectar ADD: strawberry, peach, mango, raspberry, pomegranate +1

3 Eyed Raven 8.00

rum, blackberry shrub, lime, mint

Cider Mojito 10.00

bourbon, lemon, mint, fresh lemon juice, cider

Sangria

White Sangria

pinot grigio, peach brandy, citrus, ginger ale 8/22

Red Sangria

tempranillo, blanco, citrus, ginger ale 8/22

Kid's Menu

Kid's Menu - Lunch & Dinner

Cheese Quesadilla $6.00

Flour tortilla, mixed cheese (soy cheese available), salsa, sour cream, rice & beans

Wood-Baked Flatbread $5.00

tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese (soy cheese available)

Grilled Chicken Breast $5.00

rice & beans

Fettuccine Pasta $4.00

tomato sauce or butter and parmesan

Hamburger $6.00

local beef, soft roll. fries

Add-ons: cheese - $0.50

"Veg Out" $4.00

green beans, side salad, rice & beans

Fish Sticks $7.00

choice of green beans or fries

Kid's Menu - Drinks

Cucumber Cooler $4.00

muddled cucumber, agave nectar, soda water

Cranberry Cooler $4.00

muddled cranberries, agave nectar, soda water

Pomegranate Cooler $4.00

house-made pomegranate syrup, soda water

Ithaca Ginger Beer $3.50

Ithaca Root Beer $3.50

Saranac Black Cherry Cream $3.50

Saranac Orange Cream $3.50

Orange Juice $3.00

Apple Juice $2.50

Milk or Hot Chocolate $2.00

Kid's Menu - Brunch

El Gringito $5.00

two local eggs, home fries, bacon

Crunchy Junior $5.00

wood oven-baked granola, seasonal fruit, agave nectar, yogurt

Pancakes $5.00

served with local sweet butter & local maple syrup or agave nectar

Wood-Baked Flatbread $5.00

tomato sauce and mozzarella

Hamburger $6.00

local beef, soft roll, fries

Add-ons: cheese - $0.50

Desserts

Desserts Change Daily

Passion Fruit Meringue 6.00

passion fruit sauce, raspberry sauce

Chicory Coffee Creme Brulee 7.00

chocolate covered coffee beans, brown sugar shortbread

Red Velvet Brownie 7.00

chocolate sauce, chantilly cream, strawberry

White Chocolate Strawberry Bombe 8.00

raspberry compote, macadamia glazed cookie

Drinks

Mom's Naughty Chai 10.00

home-made chai, amaretto

non-alcoholic - 4.00

Agava Mulled Cider 10.00

choice of bourbon, spiced rum or cinnamon tequila

non-alcoholic - 5.00

Monique's Milkshake 8.00

stoli vanil vodka, creme de cacao, kahlua, ice coffee, hershey's chocolate, cream