Enjoy the spectacular view of the waterfront while you dine in the privacy of your own tent on our front lawn. Our Waterfront Parties can accommodate 50-200 people on any dates from May thru October. (We advise booking early.)
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Private Parties
Private Parties
If you are planning a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, family gathering, cocktail party, class reunion or a casual BBQ/Clambake, look no further! We will make your special event a waterfront event to remember! Our experienced management team will make planning your event virtually effortless. We have a variety of party offerings that can meet every budget and catering need. Choose from our Waterfront Parties, Holiday Parties and Cocktail Parties and contact our management team today at 607-256-2628 or by email info@boatyardgrill.com
Cocktail Parties
If you are looking to host a cocktail/appetizer party, you have a choice of enjoying the nautical themes of our indoor bar or gathering by our docks at our outdoor bar. Our cocktail/appetizer parties can accommodate anywhere from 15-150 people
Holiday Parties
During the winter months we can host your special holiday party for your coworkers, friends or relatives. We can accommodate luncheons for up to 150 people and intimate dinner parties for up to 45 people
Sorority Fraternity Parties
Enjoy the spectacular view of the waterfront while you dine in the privacy of your own tent on our front lawn. Our Sorority Fraternity Parties can accommodate 50-200 people on any dates from May thru October. (We advise booking early.)
Brunch
Brunch Favorites
$8.95
Cast-Iron Corned Beef Hash
Homemade corned beef & potato hash topped with two eggs you way & citrus hollandaise
French Toasted Bread Pudding
Topped with maple-caramel syrup, bananas and toasted granola
Bangers & Mash
Classic grilled country sausage over home-style garlic mashed potatoes with brown gravy & bacon jam
Classic Eggs Benedict
Toasted English Muffin, grilled Canadian bacon and two poached eggs topped with citrus hollandaise
Chicken & Biscuits
Served with two eggs your way and fresh herb velouté
Signature Omelets & Eggs
$9.95. Served with home fries or fresh fruit
The Veggie
Sautéed baby spinach, broccoli, tomato, onion, bell peppers, mushrooms and local feta cheese
Boatyard Breakfast
Two eggs your way, sour dough toast, Maple link sausage and home fries
Happy Ham
Sliced Black Forest ham & N.Y. State sharp cheddar
Cocktail Highlights
Big Red Bloody Mary
25oz sports mug of our classic, spicy bloody Mary, trimmed with celery, salted rim, olive and lemon/lime
Huckleberry Lemonade
North 44 Vodka and fresh lemonade served on the rocks
Elderflower Mimosa
St. Germain liqueur and Brut Champagne chilled and served "up"
Irish Coffee
Jameson Irish Whiskey & Coffee
Cocktails
Cocktail Highlights
Daiquiris-Coladas-Margarita
Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Raspberry, Peach Bellini
Hurricane
Myer's Dark Rum, Amaretto, Domaine Canton Ginger Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice
Orange Crush
Orange Vodka, Triple Sec, Fresh Ginger, Pineapple Juice, Passionfruit Nectar
Mojitos
Classic, Raspberry, Pomegranate, Dragonberry
Limoncello Lemonade
Citrus Vodka, Caravella Limoncello, Citrus Juices, Splash of Sprite, Chambord Float
Cilantro Cooler
Hendrik's Gin, Fresh Cilantro, Cucumber, Lime, Served Up
Lunch
Salads & Soups
Add Chicken* $3, Add Shrimp* $5
Clam Chowder
3.95
Thai Noodle Salad
15.95
Marinated sliced sirloin, mango, fresh vegetables & herbs, arugula, chilled rice noodles, coconut, peanuts, Thai dressing
Cobb
12.95
Mixed greens, roasted corn, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, egg, bacon, tarragon vinaigrette
Caesar
5.95
Toasted croutons, shredded Parmesan
Mixed Greens
5.95
Five Onion Soup
5.95
Roasted Beet
10.95
Spicy cabernet glaze, Lively Run goat cheese, mixed greens, sunflower seeds
Cayuga Crunch
11.95
Color crunch kale, toasted pecans, sunflower kernels, strawberries, blueberries, green onion-cider vinaigrette
Iceberg Wedge
5.95
Crispy bacon, creamy blue cheese dressing
Shareables
Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls
10.95
Anchor Bar sauce, cheddar, jack cheese
Spinach & Artichoke Fondue
9.95
Served with corn tortilla chips
Sizzlin' Sweet Potato Fries
9.95
Waffle sweet potato fries, Brie cheese, candied bacon, green onion, smoked Gouda cheese sauce
Fried Fresh Calamari
11.95
Arrabiata, chipotle aioli, fresh lemon
Crab Arancini
10.95
Maryland crab lobster & Gouda risotto fritters, roasted corn aioli
Coconut Shrimp
10.95
Sweet chili-lime glaze, fresh cilantro
Hummus & Grilled Pita
9.95
Peppadews, toasted pecans, kalamata olives
Handhelds
All Handhelds Served with Seasoned Fries or Mixed Greens. Sweet Potato Fries $1, Gluten Free Bun $2
Swordfish Tacos*
12.95
Ancho citrus slaw, pico de gallo, avocado cream
The Gutenberger*
13.95
NY sharp cheddar, bacon, frizzled onions, Creole ketchup
The "Mac & Cheese" Burger*
13.95
Bacon, crispy mac & cheese, caramelized onion, BYG burger sauce, lettuce, tomato
Ithaca Burger*
10.95
Black bean burger, mixed greens, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli
Fish Sandwich
9.95
Deep-fried, lettuce, tomato, red onion
Lobster & Shrimp Sliders
14.95
Lightly dressed lobster & shrimp, griddled roll
Cuban Burger*
13.95
Sliced ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickle, roasted garlic Dijon aioli, pressed brioche roll
Ny Cheddar Burger*
12.95
Vine-ripened tomato, shredded lettuce, red onion
Cabo Chicken Club*
12.95
Bacon, NY sharp cheddar, pico de gallo, lettuce, red onion, avocado aioli
Entrées
Blackened Swordfish
14.95
Andouille red beans & rice, Cajun butter
Grilled Salmon*
14.95
Olive oil, lemon, rice, fresh vegetable
Wood-Fired Chicken Pasta*
10.95
Cavatappi pasta, smoked Gouda, spinach, broccoli, onions, peppers, tomatoes
Bbq Baby Back Ribs*
14.95
House-smoked with our secret BBQ sauce, sweet potato mash, cole slaw
Fresh Fish Fry
10.95
Seasoned fries, cole slaw, tartar
Lobster Lollipop*
14.95
Shrimp & lobster skewer, fresh vegetable, rice
Pan Asian Scallops
11.95
Mushroom ginger broth, sesame-roasted mushrooms & peppers, spinach, sticky rice
Maker's Mark Sirloin*
14.95
Bourbon sauce, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable
Eggplant Arrabiata
9.95
Panko crusted eggplant, arrabiata sauce, provolone, mozzarella, Parmesan, pasta
Georgia Peach Grilled Chicken*
10.95
Sweet potato mash, peach chutney, fresh vegetable
Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Grits
11.95
Jumbo shrimp, cheese grits, crispy bacon, scallions
Wine
White Wine
Crisp & Refreshing
Pinot Grigio, Stella, Sicily, Italy
6.00
Cayuga White, Glenora, Dundee, Ny^
6.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marborough, New Zealand
8.00
Pinot Grigio, Bottega Vinaia, Trentino, Italy
8.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Du Salvard, Loire Valley, France
7.00
Dry Rosé, Fleur De Mer, Provénce, France
7.00
Fragrant & Lush
Riesling, Loosen, "Dr. L", Mosel, Germany
7.00
Riesling, Forge Cellars, Classique, Burdett, Ny^
34.00
Riesling, Dr Frank, Dry, Hammondsport, Ny^
8.00
Gewurztraminer, Lakewood Vineyards, Seneca Lake, Ny^
7.00
Rich & Elegant
Chardonnay, "A", By Acacia, (Unoaked) , Central Coast, Ca
6.00
Chardonnay, Ravines, Geneva, Ny^
9.00
Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson, Sonoma, Ca
8.00
Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa Valley, Ca
69.00
Bubbly & Festive
Korbel-Brut, Ca (187Ml)
8.00
Chateau Franc, "Blanc De Blancs", Hammondsport, Ca^
38.00
Taittinger, Brut "La Francais", France
50.00
Prosecco, Martini & Rossi, Italy (187Ml)
8.00
Mumm Cuvée, Brut "Prestige", Napa Valley, Ca
30.00
Red Wine
Smooth & Refined
Cabernet Franc, "Reserve", Lucas Vineyards, Interlaken, Ny^
8.00
Pinot Noir, Erath, "Leland", Willamette Valley, Or
60.00
Pinot Noir, Castle Rock, Kristy Vineyard, Monterey, Ca
7.00
Vevlvety & Full Bodied
Malbec, Trivento, "Golden Reserve", Mendoza, Argentina
8.00
Merlot, Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley, Ca
55.00
Merlot, Columbia Crest, "Grand Estates", Columbia Valley, Or
7.00
Chianti, Banfi, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
7.00
Big & Bold
Zinfandel, Cline Cellars, "Ancient Vines", Costa County, Ca
8.00
"Proprietary Red", Phantom, Bogle, Northern Ca
44.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Freakshow, Michael David, Lodi, Ca
9.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Textbook, Napa Valley, Ca
48.00
Zinfandel, Ridge, "Lytton Springs", Dry Creek Valley, Ca
48.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Noble Vines 337, Lodi, Ca
7.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Oberon, Napa Valley, Ca
11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley, Ca
135.00
Cocktails
Frozen Boatyard Thrill^
8.00
Sam Smith's Boatyard Rum, Peach, Raspberry
Hurricane
8.00
Myer's Dark Rum, Amaretto, Domaine Canton Ginger Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice
Orange Crush
8.00
Orange Vodka, Triple Sec, Fresh Ginger, Pineapple Juice, Passionfruit Nectar
Cilantro Cooler^
8.00
Knapp Cucumber Vodka, Fresh Cilantro, Cucumber, Lime, Served Up
Seneca Shores Martini^
8.00
Seneca Drums Gin, St. Germain, Lime Juice
Mojitos
8.00
Classic, Raspberry, Pomegranate, Dragonberry
Limoncello Lemonade
8.00
Citrus Vodka, Caravella Limoncello, Citrus Juices, Splash of Sprite, Chambord Float
Strawberry Mule^
8.00
Tommy Rotter Vodka, Muddled Strawberries, Lime, Saranac Ginger Beer Float
Bourbon Smash^
8.00
McKenzie Bourbon, Pineapple Turbinado, Fresh Citrus, Bitters
Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned
10.00
Muddled Orange Wedge, Orange Bitters, Bordeaux Cherry
Beer
Draft
Bell's Two Hearted Ale
7.00
Labatt Blue Light
4.00
Ithaca Flower Power^
6.00
Local Rotating Tap (Seasonal) ^
6.00
Southern Tier, Seasonal^
6.00
Hoegaarden, Belgian White
6.00
Stella Artois
6.00
West Coast Rotating Tap (Seasonal)
7.00
Premium Bottles
$6
Blue Point Toasted Lager^
Dogfish Head 90 Minute Ipa
Ommission Ipa
1911 Cider^
Southern Tier Porter^
Guinness
Specialty Bottles
$5
Amstel Light
Ithaca Beer^
Saranac Ginger Beer (N/a) ^
Heineken
Yuengling
Haake-Beck (N/a)
Six Point, the Crisp^
Corona
Blue Moon
Bottles
$4
Bud Light
Miller Lite
Coors Light
Labatt Blue
Budweiser
Michelob Ultra
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday, 4pm - 6pm
Pints
$3
Bell's Two Hearted Ale
Labatt Blue
Southern Tier Seasonal
Wine
$4
Acacia Chardonnay
Danzante Pinot Grigio
337 Cabernet Sauvignon
Bar Snacks
$5
Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls
Pretzels & Beer Cheese
Nauti Nachos
Fried Green Tomatoes
Cocktails
$5
Martinis
Cosmopolitans
Manhattans
Margaritas
Byg Grillers
$9. Served with iceberg wedge & fries
Gutenburger
Maker's Mark Sirloin
Grilled Shrimp Skewer
Tempura Lobster
Beer
Beer Highlights
Draft
Bass Ale
Southern Tier (Seasonal)
Hoegaarden (Belgian White)
Stella Artois
Bell's Two Hearted Ale
Labatt Blue
Sierra Nevada (Seasonal)
Local Rotating Tap
Specialty Bottles
Blue Point Toasted Lager
Southern Tier Porter
Ballast Point "Big Eye"
Sixpoint the Crisp
Premium Bottles
Amstel Light
Ithaca Beer Company
Heineken
Yuengling
Haake-Beck (N/a)
Corona
Blue Moon
Bottles
Bud Light
Miller Lite
Coors Light
Labatt Blue Light
Budweiser
Michelob Ultra
Dinner
Add to Any Entrée - Shrimp $5 or Lobster Tail $15
Salads & Soup
Add Chicken* $3, Add Shrimp* $5
Clam Chowder
3.95
Thai Noodle Salad
15.95
Marinated sliced sirloin, mango, fresh vegetables & herbs, arugula, chilled rice noodles, coconut, peanuts, Thai dressing
Cobb
12.95
Mixed greens, roasted corn, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, egg, bacon, tarragon vinaigrette
Caesar
5.95
Toasted croutons, shredded Parmesan
Mixed Greens
5.95
Five Onion Soup
5.95
Roasted Beet
10.95
Spiced cabernet glaze, Lively Run goat cheese, mixed greens, sunflower seeds
Cayuga Crunch
11.95
Color crunch kale, toasted pecans, sunflower kernels, strawberries, blueberries, green onion-cider vinaigrette
Iceberg Wedge
5.95
Crispy bacon, creamy blue cheese dressing
Handhelds
All Handhelds Served with Seasoned Fries or Mixed Greens. Sweet Potato Fries $1, Gluten Free Bun $2
Swordfish Tacos*
12.95
Ancho-citrus slaw, pico de gallo, avocado cream
Gutenberger*
13.95
NY sharp cheddar, bacon, frizzled onions, Creole ketchup
The "Mac & Cheese" Burger*
13.95
Bacon, crispy mac & cheese, caramelized onion, BYG burger sauce, lettuce, tomato
Ithaca Burger*
10.95
Black bean burger, mixed greens, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli
Lobster & Shrimp Sliders
14.95
Lightly dressed lobster & shrimp, griddled roll
Cuban Burger*
13.95
Sliced ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickle, roasted garlic Dijon aioli, pressed brioche roll
Ny Cheddar Burger*
12.95
Vine-ripened tomato, shredded lettuce, red onion
Shareables
Sushi
8.95
Seafood Splash Down Tower
17.95
Shrimp cocktail, steamed clams, fried calamari
Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls
10.95
Anchor Bar sauce, cheddar, jack cheese
Hummus & Grilled Pita
9.95
Peppadews, toasted pecans, kalamata olives
Fried Fresh Calamari
13.95
Arrabiata, chipotle aioli, fresh lemon
Sizzlin' Sweet Potato Fries
9.95
Waffle sweet potato fries, Brie cheese, candied bacon, green onion, smoked Gouda cheese sauce
Crab Arancini
10.95
Maryland crab & Gouda risotto fritters, roasted corn aioli
Spinach & Artichoke Fondue
9.95
Served with corn tortilla chips
Coconut Shrimp
10.95
Sweet chili-lime glaze, fresh cilantro
Fresh Fish*
Salmon
22.95
Mahi Mahi
21.95
Black Cod
19.95
Scallops
21.95
Swordfish
21.95
Fresh Fish - Choose Any Preparation
Avocado Pico
Cilantro-cucumber pico de gallo, fresh avocado, black beans & rice
Mango Salsa
Sweet potato mash, black beans
Go Naked
Olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs, rice, fresh vegetable
Pan Asian
Mushroom ginger broth, sesame-roasted mushrooms & peppers, spinach, sticky rice
Blackened
Andouille red beans & rice
Boatyard Classics
Steak Santino*
18.95
Sliced steak, mushrooms, bleu cheese, blistered tomato, asparagus, grilled onion
Lobster Lollipops*
24.95
Twin shrimp & lobster skewers, fresh vegetable, rice
Georgia Peach Grilled Chicken*
16.95
Sweet potato mash, peach chutney, fresh vegetable
Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Grits
18.95
Jumbo shrimp, cheese grits, crispy bacon, scallions
Fresh Fish Fry
16.95
Seasoned fries, cole slaw, tartar
Seafood Fra Diavolo
21.95
Jumbo shrimp, chopped clams, half lobster tail, spicy arrabiata, toasted capers, linguine
Wood-Fired Chicken Pasta*
15.95
Cavatappi pasta, smoked Gouda, spinach, broccoli, onions, peppers, tomatoes
Scallop Stuffed Shrimp
18.95
Gulf shrimp, white wine sauce, bay scallop cornbread stuffing, grilled asparagus
Surf & Turf*
Sirloin, wood-grilled lobster tail, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable
Eggplant Arrabiata
14.95
Panko crusted eggplant, arrabiata sauce, provolone, mozzarella, Parmesan, pasta
Steaks*
Flat Iron
19.95
Ny Strip
25.95
Ribeye
29.95
Filet
27.95
Steaks - Choose Any Sauce
All Steaks Served with Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Vegetable
Chimichurri
Maker's Mark Bourbon
House-Made Worcestershire
Green Peppercorn
Horseradish Cream
Small Plates
Georgia Peach Chicken
11.95
Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Grits
11.95
Maker's Mark Sirloin
14.95
Bbq Baby Back Ribs
14.95
Wood-Fired Chicken Pasta
11.95
Pan Asian Scallops
11.95
Lobster Lollipop
14.95
Naked Grilled Salmon
14.95
Signature Sides
$5
Parmesan Herb Steak Fries
Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Baked Potato
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Sautèed Mushrooms
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The Boatyard Grill is Ithaca's premier seafood restaurant on Cayuga Lake, serving you the most flavorful, locally-sourced fare.
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- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(607) 256-2628
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