The BoatYard Grill Menu (2025 Update)
The BoatYard Grill, located in Ithaca, NY, offers a diverse menu of salads, soups, handhelds, and shareables. Their Thai Noodle Salad, Roasted Beet Salad, and Cobb Salad are popular choices for starters. Handheld options like the Lobster & Shrimp Sliders and Cuban Burger are a hit with seafood lovers. Shareables such as the Seafood Splashdown Tower and Crab Arancini showcase the restaurant's commitment to quality and flavorful dishes. The ambiance, friendly staff, and waterfront location make it a top choice for dining experiences. Customers praise the restaurant for its delicious food, great service, and relaxing atmosphere. The BoatYard Grill is a must-visit for those seeking a memorable dining experience with a view.
Salads & Soup
Clam Chowder
Five Onion Soup
Thai Noodle Salad
Marinated sliced sirloin, mango, fresh vegetables & herbs, arugula, chilled rice noodles, coconut, peanuts, Thai dressing
Roasted Beet
Spiced cabernet glaze, Lively Run goat cheese, mixed greens, sunflower seeds
Cobb
Mixed greens, roasted corn, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, egg, bacon, tarragon vinaigrette
Cayuga Crunch
Color crunch kale, toasted pecans, sunflower kernels, strawberries, blueberries, green onion-cider vinaigrette
Caesar
Toasted croutons, shredded Parmesan
Iceberg Wedge
Crispy bacon, creamy blue cheese dressing
Mixed Greens
Swordfish Tacos*
Ancho-citrus slaw, pico de gallo, avocado cream
Lobster & Shrimp Sliders
Lightly dressed lobster & shrimp, griddled roll
Gutenberger*
NY sharp cheddar, bacon, frizzled onions, Creole ketchup
Cuban Burger*
Sliced ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickle, roasted garlic Dijon aioli, pressed brioche roll
The "Mac & Cheese" Burger*
Bacon, crispy mac & cheese, caramelized onion, BYG burger sauce, lettuce, tomato
NY Cheddar Burger*
Vine-ripened tomato, shredded lettuce, red onion
Ithaca Burger*
Black bean burger, mixed greens, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli
Handhelds
Shareables
Sushi
Sizzlin' Sweet Potato Fries
Waffle sweet potato fries, Brie cheese, candied bacon, green onion, smoked Gouda cheese sauce
Seafood Splash down Tower
Shrimp cocktail, steamed clams, fried calamari
Crab Arancini
Maryland crab & Gouda risotto fritters, roasted corn aioli
Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls
Anchor Bar sauce, cheddar, jack cheese
Spinach & Artichoke Fondue
Served with corn tortilla chips
Hummus & Grilled Pita
Peppadews, toasted pecans, kalamata olives
Coconut Shrimp
Sweet chili-lime glaze, fresh cilantro
Fried Fresh Calamari
Arrabiata, chipotle aioli, fresh lemon
Salmon
Scallops
Mahi Mahi
Swordfish
Black Cod
Fresh Fish*
Fresh Fish - Choose any Preparation
Avocado Pico
Cilantro-cucumber pico de gallo, fresh avocado, black beans & rice
Pan Asian
Mushroom ginger broth, sesame-roasted mushrooms & peppers, spinach, sticky rice
Mango Salsa
Sweet potato mash, black beans
Blackened
Andouille red beans & rice
Go Naked
Olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs, rice, fresh vegetable
Steak Santino*
Sliced steak, mushrooms, bleu cheese, blistered tomato, asparagus, grilled onion
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Jumbo shrimp, chopped clams, half lobster tail, spicy arrabiata, toasted capers, linguine
Lobster Lollipops*
Twin shrimp & lobster skewers, fresh vegetable, rice
Wood-Fired Chicken Pasta*
Cavatappi pasta, smoked Gouda, spinach, broccoli, onions, peppers, tomatoes
Georgia Peach Grilled Chicken*
Sweet potato mash, peach chutney, fresh vegetable
Scallop Stuffed Shrimp
Gulf shrimp, white wine sauce, bay scallop cornbread stuffing, grilled asparagus
Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Grits
Jumbo shrimp, cheese grits, crispy bacon, scallions
Surf & Turf*
Sirloin, wood-grilled lobster tail, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable
Fresh Fish Fry
Seasoned fries, cole slaw, tartar
Eggplant Arrabiata
Panko crusted eggplant, arrabiata sauce, provolone, mozzarella, Parmesan, pasta