A full-service graduation dinner in our beer garden, under a banquet tent in the heart of downtown Ithaca. Celebrate without hunting for a table.
Seatings 3:00–9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday of graduation weekend. Plus tax and gratuity. Complimentary champagne, table wine, water and coffee service. Passed hors d'oeuvres, then an unlimited dinner and dessert buffet.
Reception
- Shrimp Cocktail (GF)
- Burrata & Roasted Peppers (V)
- Hot Honey Fried Chicken
- Bruschetta Crostini (VG)
Dinner buffet
- Chimichurri Flank Steak (GF)
- Rosemary Chicken (GF)
- Lemon Caper Salmon (GF)
- Eggplant Rollettes (V)
- Spinach & Roasted Pear Salad (V, GF)
- Roasted Asparagus, Thyme Potatoes, Wild Rice, Petite Carrots & Pesto
Dessert
- Purity Ice Cream Sundae Bar
- Sweet Treats Grazing Table
- Fresh Fruit Board
Bar packages
- Beer & Wine: $14.95 per guest
- Spirits Package: $19.95 per guest
Reserve on OpenTable
Pick your graduation weekend. The Graduation Buffet is for parties of 6 to 15 guests. A Weekend Table (standard reservation) is for 2 to 15 guests. Party of 15 or more? Use the form below; large graduation parties are hosted in the Yards only.
Ithaca College graduation
May 14–16, 2027
Graduation Buffet6–15 guests (form for larger parties)Weekend Table
Standard reservation, 2–15 guests
Cornell graduation
May 28–30, 2027
Graduation Buffet6–15 guests (form for larger parties)Weekend Table
Standard reservation, 2–15 guests
A credit card is required to secure any graduation reservation. Cancellation terms differ by reservation type; see the questions below.
Before you book
This form is for large graduation parties of 15 or more guests, hosted in the Yards (our beer garden) only. Tell us your date and party size and we’ll confirm availability and send the details.
Parties of 2 to 15 can reserve right away on OpenTable above.
Graduation weekend sells out. Reserve early, especially for Cornell commencement.
Prefer to talk? Call (607) 793-4132 or email info@ithhospitality.com.
Graduation dinner questions
How much is the Revelry Yards graduation dinner?
$69.95 per adult, $29.95 for kids under 14, and free for kids under 2, plus tax and gratuity. Bar packages are $14.95 (beer & wine) or $19.95 (spirits) per guest.
When are graduation dinner seatings?
Seatings 3:00–9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday of graduation weekend. Plus tax and gratuity.
What's included?
Complimentary champagne, table wine, water and coffee service. Passed hors d'oeuvres, then an unlimited dinner and dessert buffet.
When is graduation weekend?
Ithaca College graduation weekend is May 14–16, 2027 and Cornell graduation weekend is May 28–30, 2027. Both are open for booking on OpenTable.
How do I reserve?
Reserve on OpenTable: the Graduation Buffet is for parties of 6 to 15 guests, and a Weekend Table (standard reservation) is for 2 to 15 guests. For a large graduation party of 15 or more, hosted in the Yards (our beer garden) only, send an inquiry with your date and party size using the form on this page, or call (607) 793-4132. Graduation weekend sells out, so book early.
Is a credit card required to reserve?
Yes. Because of high demand, all graduation reservations on OpenTable, both the Graduation Buffet and the Weekend Table, require a credit card to secure the table.
What is the cancellation policy for the Graduation Buffet?
Cancellations and changes must be confirmed on OpenTable 7 days before your reservation. Buffet pricing is set per guest and cannot be modified or moved to standard restaurant service. Check the terms shown on your OpenTable confirmation.
What is the cancellation policy for a Weekend Table?
Weekend Table reservations must be canceled or changed at least 48 hours before the reservation time. Cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice, reductions in party size and no-shows are charged a $30 per guest cancellation fee to the card on file.
How long can we stay for the Graduation Buffet?
Time slots are strict and limited to 2 1/2 hours per table. Bar and lounge seating is available before and after your reservation.
Where are we seated for the Graduation Buffet?
Outdoors in our covered pergola in the Yards, with heaters available. The regular restaurant menu is not available in the beer garden for this reservation.
Can we book a large graduation party of 15 or more?
Yes. Large graduation parties of 15 or more are hosted in the Yards (our beer garden) only. Send an inquiry with your date and party size using the form on this page, or call (607) 793-4132.
Coming for another weekend? See visiting from Cornell and Ithaca College.
Last updated 2026-11-07.