The Community Restaurant's vintage neon sign — Community, Fine Foods, Restaurant, Cocktails — glowing at night in downtown Cortland

Est. 1930 · Downtown Cortland

Steaks, Seafood, Mediterranean

Walk ins welcome  |  Reservations greatly appreciated

Hours: Mon-Wed 4-8 pm · Thu-Sat 4-8:30 pm · Sun closed

Hours Mon-Wed: 4 pm to 8 pm Thu - Sat: 4 pm to 8:30 pm · Sunday CLOSED
Find Us 10 Main St. Cortland, NY 13045 Get directions

A Downtown Cortland Landmark

Providing Quality Food & Service Since 1930


Our current management has over 25 years of experience working in restaurants. We have worked hard to remain consistent with the products and customer service quality offered since 1930.

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The Community Restaurant storefront sign on Main Street in downtown Cortland

Expert Team

Our cooking and wait staff have the experience to give you a hearty meal every time you visit.

Best Quality Ingredients

All our ingredients are fresh, delicious and nutritious to make the best possible dishes for our customers.

Bettering Our Community

We use locally sourced ingredients when possible to give back to our community. Support Local!

Since 1930

Our History


A signature dish from the Community Restaurant kitchen

Serving the area for 80 years.

The Community Restaurant, located in downtown Cortland at 10 Main Street, is a landmark of good food and friendly get-togethers and has been serving the area for 80 years.

The Community Fine Foods Restaurant sign seen from the street

Originally called El Dorado

The restaurant eventually became known as the Community Coffee Shop, but had a name change to the Community Grill in 1930 when Cy Costes and Anthony Nicholson took ownership.

The Community Restaurant's neon sign — Fine Foods, Restaurant, Cocktails

New Management

Tony Souzas became the owner in 1963 and changed the name to the Community Restaurant. Tony and his brother, Bill continued the tradition of the restaurant by serving fine food in a friendly atmosphere to area residents.

Community Restaurant featured on a local magazine cover

The 2000's

Evan Souzas has been the current owner since 2000 after his uncle Tony and his dad, Bill retired and moved back to the Old Country – Greece.

From Our Guests

Thank You To Our Customers


We had a perfect experience, food was delicious, perfectly cooked and perfect waitress ! The young lady at the door to greet us was absolutely beautiful. Cute as a button and the most pleasant hostess ever ! Atmosphere and food and staff all around great night thank you
Tammy B.
Great place for food and drinks! Wonderful and extremely helpful staff. Food is terrific! Best selection of scotch and bourbon in the area. If you are in Cortland, don’t miss the Community!
Eric Y.

Find Us Downtown

10 N Main St, Cortland, NY 13045


Mon-Wed4 pm to 8 pm
Thu - Sat4 pm to 8:30 pm
SundayCLOSED
The whiskey and bourbon selection behind the bar at the Community Restaurant