Charity Breckenridge Scholes
+5
My husband and I were celebrating our eighth wedding anniversary yesterday and we ate at Rooneys. We had a wonderful experience there. Right from the greeting we received upon walking in, to the desserts, we had an exceptional dining experience. The food was very good, a step above most, and we eat out often. I'm guessing their food is all fresh because their menu changes daily, to a degree, and most restaurants that do this do it because they buy fresh foods daily. The scallops I had could not have been frozen, they were exquisite. Because their quality is a step above, their prices are also, but well worth it. We will definitely be visiting Rooneys again.
Had the most fantastic dinner experience. The service was very special. The food was exquisite and we have been in many other restaurants worldwide. The desert was to die for. In general it was the best memorable time. We were there visiting our daughter unfortunately she'll be moving otherwise we will return.
Ileana and Scott Sansoucie.
I like the fact that Rooney's serves teenagers. But the usual customer is more sophisticated and connected. Food matters here. Fabulous choices of tastes worth dining out to enjoy. Cozy nooks to relax in with especially bright people dining and serving and a devoted staff in the kitchen classes the place up even more.
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Shrimply Delicious. Hungry Girl curtailed her usual Sunday afternoon intake of chocolate in anticipation of a carnivorous feast at Rooney's. The restaurant, tucked in a side street in the Swillburg neighborhood, has a gorgeous, olde brick ambiance with a burning fireplace. Our server was outstanding; friendly, anticipatory, and highly competent. Dinner started with a split of Freixenet sparkling wine from Spain (e.g. faux champagne)($7), which was excellent, crisp and dry. Appetizer was a fantabulous concoction of plaintain-crusted jumbo shrimp with mango salsa and curry butter. The coating was superbly succulent, and the salsa and curry butter did a happy dance on my palate. For entrée, I selected the Loin of Pork, served with roasted potatoes and slivered green vegetables. The pork was cooked well and was tender, but not exceptionally flavored. The potatoes - mind you, Hungry Girl will NEVER give a negative review to a potato - were roasted and deliciously buttery but just a teeny tad too soft. I enjoyed the vegetables, which were perfectly cooked and seasoned. You may recall Hungry Girl loathes vegetables, so this is high praise indeed. My dinner companion, a vegetarian, had the Marinated Beet Salad, with mixed greens, and peppered goat cheese (9), and a Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage Soup (9). Since both were concocted with vegetables, Hungry Girl did not partake, but judging by the scraped-clean condition of her dishes they met high standards. The meal ended marvelously with a Fresh Made Apple Dumpling with Almond Cream and Craisins (8) served on a gaily decorated plate (the glaze spelled out Rooney's). Verdict: 2 thumbs up, would return for a special occasion, and would order 2 helpings of the shrimp (1 for appetizer, 1 for entree).
Food was perfect, atmosphere was awesome.
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Good food and Very expensive.. Came here for the wife's 60th birthday. I ordered strip steak, with potatoes and veggies, with an appetizer of clams and sausage and small salad. Wife had mango shrimp w curry butter and beef tenderloin. Wife loved the shrimp and savored every bite. My clams and sausage was good. though the Portuguese sausage had more the grainy consistency typical of British sausage. My wife said the tenderloin was OK, but that the sides were excellent. I think I enjoyed my strip steak a bit more (as we rarely have meat except when eating out). The sides here (veggies and potatoes) were good and wonderful, respectively. We shared a desert of something massively chocolate and it was very nice. We also shared a bottle of wine and it was good, and since we rarely drink, we were happy to wake the next day feeling great. Bill came to something well over $200 with tip. Service was good (though they were fairly busy as the place was nearly full - so we did have some waits at times). All in all, a fairly good though very expensive dinner.
Why do I ever eat anywhere else? Dinner here on Saturday night, beautiful quiet atmosphere in the corner raised booth in the bar; attentive but not intrusive service and exquisite dinners. I had the mixed "grill" with a beef tenderloin, sausage and tiny quail with mashed potatoes and crisp vegetables, it was sublime. I woul rather come here once instead of going twice or three times to any lesser Rochester restaurant with poor service and the typical menu offerings common to the travesties served at the high end popular places. Long live Rooneys!!!
Most romantic spot in town. Special occasion with your sweetie? Go here. Call for reservations and ask for a table for 2 next to the fireplace or the windows. Very romantic atmosphere. Expensive spot, but worth it to DINE, not EAT. This has always been my "go to" spot when I want to celebrate or go somewhere special. The chef has changed over time, the owners...but it is still a great place....classic, never goes out of style. Always has some standard fare like crab cakes, great salads, but you will also find innovative things of the time. They also have a great wine list. BTW...you don't have to wait to go with your sweetie, you will find business people and friends dining also.
Fancy and accomodating. When my husband and I found out we were expecting with our first child, we decided to celebrate with a nice dinner. Rooney's was the perfect spot to remember that special day. Very upscale, all fresh market ingredients, impeccable service. Since I was pregnant and a vegetarian, there were certain ingredients I needed to avoid. The chef literally made me a new dish, off menu, to accommodate my needs. We will definitely celebrate more special occasions at Rooney's.
Rochester's best. Heck, any city's best. It has been my favorite for more than 20 years & never disappoints. Great food, well trained & personable staff, lovely ambiance.
Roomeys is by far the very best restaurant Rochester has to offer! Have never had a bad meal there yet. Love the fact that they change their menu weekly also. Highly recommend and service is wonderful also. ENJOY :)
Everything was perfect from the moment we entered. The staff is incredibly friendly and professional. The bar area is separate from the dining room and welcomes you with polished wood and well-stocked shelves. The dining room has an old world appeal with a fireplace and exposed brick that is warm and inviting. The food was excellent with just the right portion size. Our entire experience was enjoyable. We have already made recommendations to friends and can't wait to go back.
What a gem of a place!!!! Food was delicious!!!!! We had a beautiful dinner and looking forward to go back!
Teres major, rack of lamb, shrimps, escargot, and the crème brulee ooohhhh lala AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
We are in Rochester for the PGA Championship. I scoped out restaurant options to seek a venue enjoyable, elegant ambiance and good service. Rooney's came highly recommended by locals. In fact the manager at Tournedos Steakhouse said Rooney's was a favorite.
Rooney's was a bright star. With excellent service provided by Alec, cocktails created superbly and a diversified menu with selections where anyone could be pleased, Rooney's was a gem.
A hidden gem.
The building is of old style history and we could hear each other talk!
At our table was a former Rochester resident who had never dined who said that Rooney's is now on his must list.
You’d never expect that down a beaten path you’d find one of the best hidden gems in Rochester! A cozy, comfy spot with an incredible staff and food. The menu was small (always a great sign) and we got crab cake, escargot, salmon and Duck breast. Blown AWAY! Both chefs have been there for decades and take extreme pride in their hard work. We assumed there was a saucier (turns out there isn’t, and it’s just the handiwork of the extremely talented chefs!) because of how well the flavors came together. Will 100% be back and highly excited to share our experience.
We absolutely love Rooney’s! It is so classy and the atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner. The wait staff is amazing and we especially enjoy when Alex is our waiter. He is always so entertaining and welcoming.
The food has always been fantastic!! We’ve never been disappointed or bored with the menu. Highly recommend the crème brûlée. And we will be continuing to dine here and recommend to friends.
This place is probably the last classy gem in Rochester! We arrived in Rochester on a Monday evening and Rooney's was one of only a few nice restaurants open. We got to the restaurant at 8:40pm. We essentially had the whole place to ourselves. The staff was excellent and treated us with the best service. We enjoyed the crab cake, salmon and duck entrees. Everything was fresh, seasonal and well-seasoned, which speaks volumes because I'm quite the well-traveled foodie. I appreciated the old school, traditional charm and atmosphere. Nice ambience. I wish more places in Rochester actually cared enough to execute the level of class, service and kindness as Rooney's.
Came here on a Monday! Got the November Menu. Went with the pumpkin soup, Caesar salad, and the faroe island salmon. All very good. Finished off with the apple and raisin dessert. Highly recommend. Would come back again!
We went here looking for a classy fancy dinner. We definitely were not disappointed! From the wait staff to the food, everything was great! Food was prepared perfectly and the flavor was on point. Can't wait to dine here again
Absolutely amazing. Everything was fantastic. Great wine pairing. Great atmosphere. We are planning to come back for our wedding anniversary dinner.
Great little spot that's intimate and delicious. Very low-key with excellent service. I can't wait to go back.
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