Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Rochester

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Timothy Patrick's

89/100 (1095 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food and atmosphere was great and free band. Best of all the owner made a point to talk to me and bought me a drink. Felt like I had been going there..."

Rob McCulloch

"We were in yesterday for dinner and I just wanted to say thank you again to the hostess, server Danielle, chef and kitchen staff for ensuring that..."

Kristen Elizabeth

"Great Irish pub. Very friendly staff. Being from Ireland myself. I found it very..."

Eamonn Mccormack

"Great food and great service. I always feel the food is fresh and plentiful serving sizes. The servers are always great. I only have an hour lunch..."

Courtney White Pedersen

"TP’s has the best chicken wings and their Irish onion soup is so good. Round out your meal with the Hennessy Hot Sub and I guarantee you’ll be a..."

Daniel DeJohn

"The lady behind the bar was great food was great nice atmosphere thanks for making our..."

Rodney D Holman

"Loved the entire experience...food, atmosphere and service! We have been back since..."

Mary Billotte Linehan

"Amazing food, the wings were to die for!! Service was great and the prices were..."

Kathleen Belmonte

"We're from Albany and went with our friends from Victor! We all got burgers and beer! Loved it! We'll definitely be back again when we come to..."

Megan McCabe

"Came for dinner & the band. What a great place, food was very..."

Suzanne D Napier

"Excellent food and service. It's a stone throw away from the Marriot Hotel..."

Kevin Carter

"Tp is the best I love their Cajun burger OMG good and delicious the servers are awesome they smile all the time the owner is cool dude he treats me..."

Mark Anthony Catalano

"This was the last lunch date with Brian before he passed away. It will always remain very special. We had wonderful food and really enjoyed our time..."

Lorna Lee

"The food is so amazing and the people who work there are so..."

Thomas Hauck

"Really liked it. Great Irish food and drinks. A little dark inside, almost need a light to read the menu. Prices were very good. Parking is pretty..."

Max Xelratr

"Very nice Irish pub. This was my first visit and I was pleasantly surprised. The staff is very friendly. It was a Thursday and I arrived around..."

John

"A nice Irish resturant and sports bar which has a georgeous fireplace to sit by and cozy up. Atmosphere was 5 star worthy with exposed brick nice..."

Cindy Madar

"Great Irish Pub! Nice high-backed booths. The front door of this place must weigh 300 lbs! All of the Irish favorites are on the menu. Great..."

Jim Bongard

"Food was excellent and service was good. We went on a Sunday evening and did not have to wait at all. My wife had the special, steak and mashed..."

J K

"Pub food but good, not just burgers. I had cottage pie which was filling. I found this place noisy and hard to carry a conversation. Parking is..."

Barbara Markarian

"Pleasant atmosphere. Helpful staff. Good Irish food. I like..."

Kevin Markman

"One of the best meals I have had in a long time. Same with wife and other couple. Hot roast beef and gravy to die..."

Daniel Schrader

"I've never had a bad meal here. It's a nice place to come after a Bills practice for a meal with friends and family. Good atmosphere and good..."

David Sanna

"We went for lunch on Thursday this week. It's was very busy, and unfortunately, at least one server called in. Naturally, the service was slow. The..."

Anthony Mott

"Charming...handmade banners of nearly every county in Ireland hang from the beamed ceiling. Large fireplace. Cozy booths as well as open tables. It's..."

Julia Overton-Healy

"If you want a fantastic Irish style meal along with a stellar atmosphere this is the place to be. This pub like restaurant is a great place to go for..."

BJean Gammi

"Went here because it was across the street from the hotel that we stayed at. Loved everything so much we came back to following..."

Todd Meyer

"I’ve enjoyed TP’s for several years. From the Phillie Steak sandwich to the Chicken Taco Salad, the food and ‘feel’ of TP’s is a relaxing..."

David Sloman

"Quaint little Irish place that feels cozy and at the same time has enough room to not feel cramped. Went for a happy hour after work on a Friday. The..."

Rich Northrop

"Food was excellent. Service was a little slow. Reasonably priced. Would visit..."

Steve Miles

"They do a great fish and chips but some of their other dishes don’t quite stand up. Kind..."

Jasmine May

"Our first time here. Everything was fresh and delicious, great service. And reasonable priced. Definitely going..."

Cubby63

"I stopped by TP's To pass the time between a wedding and the reception. The bartender Amanda made some amazing drinks and the pretzel bites were some..."

B.L. Lott

"Had a great time for the 1st cider fest with a pie eating contest that was really enjoyable. Will be back again for great food and live music...."

J Stephens

"I love this place. The food is consistently delicious and it's not over priced. Service is also always excellent. I love the atmosphere and decor. ..."

Addie Bardin

"Great German themed beer hall with a fantastic patio. They have a selection of both German imports and local craft beers of German style. Food is..."

Michael Giacomelli

"This is Octoberfest every day. A liter of beer in a boot? Check. Best brats in town? Yes. Outdoor seating and a fireplace? Yes. A brunch drink..."

John Frame

"This place had a kind of hipster type energy which isn’t really my jam, but all in all, it was a cute place! The Brussels sprouts and brats were..."

Lauren Gustin

"Great place! Food is excellent great beer selection. Service is best I've seem in..."

John Falcon

"The food was so delicious. They have a great selection of different beers to choose from. The atmosphere at the bar was nice and the staff was great...."

Tabatha Orr

"I went here for an event and was very pleased with the friendly staff, great food selection (their pork buns are to die for), and wide drink..."

Stephen Powell

"Friendly staff, bartender and server very attentive. Food was good - we had burger, fish sandwich, awesome Brussels sprouts and a soft pretzel with..."

Sally Millick

"In my search of trying to find the best burger around, I've found this place to be at the top of the list. Amazing food all around, but I feel the..."

William Jenkins

"This place is so adorable. The food and the atmosphere is fantastic and the variety of drinks at the bar delicious. While I don't drink, my partner..."

Cynthia Drummond

"I haven't had something I didn't like here. The pretzel with beer cheese and root beer mustard is ridiculously good and HUGE. The schnitzel is..."

Mary Rose A

"The beer selection is really fantastic, and the bartender has always been very helpful when I ask their opinion. The food is also very good. I like..."

Suraj Saifullah

"When you know your stuff, you can have a small menu and do it well. Loved the food, they had my favorite Down East Cider and they were playing my..."

Jennifer Herrmann

"Enjoyed a beautiful evening on their outdoor patio with my wife full of great food, drinks and live jazz/blues..."

William Talton

"LOVED the giant pretzel but their version of the tarter sauce for the fish fry was a miss for..."

Veronika Sychevskaya

"Food was glazing. The service even better. I have to thank to the manager who dealt with us, a group of 12 that switched tables. Back to the food,..."

pablo molina

"I got to drink the boot and that was pretty sweet. They have a great beer selection and the food was decent. We came during their anniversary party,..."

Patrick Whelehan

East End Tavern

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had a wonderful time. Grown folks atmosphere. JAM OLD SCHOOL was so nice. I whish this could happen more often. My friendgirl (Cynthia) gave me a..."

lejune kennedy

"Good vibe. Nice little stage for entertainment. Serving the chik and pretzels. Friendly folks enjoying..."

Kevin Markman

"Awesome service and very tasty burger and wrap. From out of town and felt very welcomed visiting for a few days. Would definitely come again. Lots..."

Allan Cheng

"First time visit was great! Layout and atmosphere of this bar is excellent. Gabby gave us great service. We will definitely come..."

Dan “DB” Black

"Great bar! Great People! Great Atmosphere! The bartender was super accommodating and nice, the owner was present making his rounds making sure..."

Greg Swindler

"First time I've been here.. went there last night to celebrate swearing in of the school commissioner. The food was great and the drinks were..."

Theresa “Tee” Harris

"I came here to buy some chick'n out and it was awesome. My daughter ordered us a drink while we waited for our food. It was awesome as well. So kinda..."

Richaele Cox

"The menu is small, but everything is really delicious. It baffles me that there aren't usually lots of people here for dinner. The bar is big w lots..."

Casey Karafonda

"Nice local bar with good food and a nice beer..."

Michael Giacomelli

"Very nice & classy place for food, dancing & socializing! Had a great time there! Just for record, no ignorance with your pants off your azz..."

Neteri

"Came here as part of a progressive dinner with Rochester Pedal Tours- excellent service and really great food! The American thighs were great and the..."

Holly Lewis

"Jeff the owner is very personable & friendly. The food is amazing, very much flavor. Have option for gluten free buns & wraps. Also not too..."

Celeste Mercandetti

"We are in Rochester dropping her son off at college and we needed a place to eat after a long day of orientation. We found East End Tavern on Yelp..."

John Sarnese

"Great bar! Everyone socializes, fun environment, good music, food is amazzzzing, owner is always there making everyone feel welcomed. Not many bars..."

Seans Ace of Trades

Vesper Kitchen And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time, definitely not last time. They were very busy for a Monday, but we didn't feel neglected. Our waited was running her butt off, and I saw..."

Mike F

"I was surprised this place wasn't busier on a Saturday night because the food was amazing! Our server Celina was so sweet and friendly. The cider..."

Olivia Staff

"Absolutely great vibes and just a very nice hidden place in downtown! Great staff, they were all very pleasant and were more than happy to..."

Katelynn Lipton

"We’ve been looking forward to this reservation for weeks. Maybe it didn’t quite live up to the expectations. First off, parking is very limited...."

Rodd Riesenberger

"My friend and I went here for moms night out. I’m embarrassed to say I hadn’t even heard of the vesper until she recommended it. We went and it..."

Ann Curti

"we have never been to this place before, but my stepson wanted his 30th birthday dinner there, due part in parcel because it was $1 oyster night. the..."

Forever Wild Outdoors Adrenaline Adventures

"I came in thinking it was Thursday (1.00 oyster night) and ended up have the Scollops and Pork Belly. I have never in my travels had such a great mix..."

Randy Jordan

"10 Stars if I could!!! Anniversary dinner did not disappoint!! Recommended by a friend and will return!! Food came out so fast! The apps we did:..."

T. Rhett Pinckney

"I had a great time here with my cohort and enjoyed the both food and the atmosphere. Would love to see more Vegan options in the future, pretty..."

Karin R

"We got lucky tonight! We came with no reservation (I suggest you make one, this place is amazing and packed! We'll worth making one) The hostess was..."

Angelle Doherty

"The outside of Vesper is very understated, but as soon as you walk into the restaurant it says have personality. You walk in and immediately see a..."

David Wright

"Great experience, staff found us a seat at the bar during a diner rush. Food and drinks were great and the staff ver all very..."

Thomas Moore

"I LOVED EVERYTHING! food was AMAZING, cool chic chill vibe of the atmosphere too. Came on a busy night due to a concert, and service was still..."

Jen-LNicole

"Came here 2 Thursdays ago and ordered 50 raw oysters. Came again last Thursday and ordered 100. ($1 oysters on Thursdays!!!) Probably my favorite..."

Jordan

"This place is amazing. Service was really good and the food was equally as great. Creative menu and everything was well excexuted. Our waitress was..."

Daniel M

"Elliot, the bartender is a master mixologist. Food was awesome, including chef’s specials. If you’re in Rochester, this is a must do. The owner..."

Leo Williams

Mullers Cider House

88/100 (1067 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Recently visited when my husband and I were out for our 17th wedding anniversary. Great selection of beverages. We were here after lunch and did not..."

Tammra Schiller

"Mullers is always a great time, whether it is brunch or just a quick drink before a nearby event. Something for everyone and fantastic food items to..."

Lisa Kachigian

"What a cool place! My food was absolutely delicious! The service was great! I highly recommend especially if you love cider like I..."

Christa Lily

"Mullers is a Rochester gem! They maintain a steady rotation of local and regional ciders as well as craft beers. Their draft list indicates how sweet..."

danielle patterson

"I’m actually sitting in this place as I type this right now… everything & one here is original!!! Food is cooked to perfection a lot of options..."

Justin W

"Great ciders and great food. I'll say my John Weck was the least favorite, but the apps were fantastic, and my favorite entree was definitely..."

Lea B

"If you're looking for great brunch, here it is! The food was great, staff was friendly, loved that there was no wait to be seated. I cannot wait to..."

Robin Fang

"Delish food with lots of gluten free options! The Ciders we're fantastic and Trivia night was very well done. Very attentive and helpful wait staff..."

Heather

"I've been here twice. Both times did not disappoint. Their cider flights are a wonderful way to try new ciders. Their kettle corn is divine. I've not..."

Kia Kilpatrick

"By far one of the best places i've eaten. Larry our waiter was amazing. The atmosphere and music was good. The food takes a little long to come but..."

alexandria albanese

"Loved this place, my partner said the ciders were awesome.. good service and amazing food, we had the chicken waffle pizza, mafia sandwich, and..."

Bill Knitter

"Muller's is a place we have wanted to check out. We found a reason to and we did enjoy it. The good includes a great selection of ciders, a few beers..."

Corey

"Nice little place with lots of parking on either side of the building. Went for a trivia night and it was very well run. Great cider, pizza, and..."

Allison

"Most amazing brunch. Must try the Avocado Toast and the Chicken and Waffle breakfast pizza. Best selection of ciders. Ann is the..."

Jen Young

"Small Cidery in the city that is usually low key and quiet. I have not tried their brunch yet but plan on visiting sometime this summer to try it..."

Victoria Cretelle

"Love the vibe and the fact they bring so many ciders to one venue. All the beers are in cans to avoid contaminating the cider lines 🤣 amazing..."

Tim

Images Restaurant & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"First of all this rating is based on hotels in Rochester. For Rochester New York( a small city) this hotel is fabulous. It has several amenities: a..."

Andre585

"This is an older hotel, but is kept very clean. The carpet was new(er). The staff is top notch, and everyone I interacted with was very friendly and..."

Robert Boone

"Nice location. Clearly an older hotel, but it’s been pretty well cared for. Nice recent renovations in the public areas, and the reopened concierge..."

Andrew K

"Great location near the airport with shuttle service. Rooms were clean and orderly. Bed was comfortable with extra pillows available. Small..."

Kele Coloma

"Overall, a pleasant place to stay. The location is great for being close to friends in the area. Staff was very friendly with a good sense of humor...."

Gregg Houck

"The hotel was clean, the rooms were spacious, and had great amenities. It was convenient located with a lot of shopping, food, and highways..."

Jennifer L

"Full service Marriott. Quick overnight stay. Did not use restaurant or room service. Room was clean and comfortable. Free, on site, self..."

Jeff Guay

"I had a very pleasant experience here. The room was ready when we arrived at 11:30am. Plenty of food and shopping around. I will be staying here when..."

Angela Farda

"The room was clean and comfortable. The service especially in the cafe area was nothing beyond ordinary. The concierge lounge was not open, the..."

Terrance Ray Trybus

"This hotel is really nice and it offers a lot the workout room is really nice the pressure from the hotel is really nice and it does get hot which is..."

J. Lamar H.

"I am not a big person on writing reviews and even when I intend to it never happens, but I wanted to make sure I did for our recent stay at the..."

Richard Sherry

"Had a week long stay, while down for my daughter's graduation. Right from checking in, super late, our experience was great! Gentleman on the front..."

AJ Murray

"The best hotel bed I ever slept on! Location is so convenient being close to everything you could possibly need including the expressway. I have no..."

Lori M. Lamey

Richmond's

"This is a really good place to get wood fired pizza and other things like wings or a sandwich. I'm not a big beer fan but people seem to really like..."

Brian Lange

"Gluten free pizza and mocktails! What a fun place for food and drinks! They have a wood oven they make all their pizzas in, minus the gluten..."

Alyson Collins

"There are great seating options both inside and on the upstairs patio. Our server, Gianna, was very nice and helpful! The food was all great. Tried..."

Laura Potter

"Cozy, downtown bar close to Eastman Theater. Great drinks and pizza. Upstairs seating is bright and cheerful on cooler days and nights. Quick service..."

Holly Turner

"Got the butcher pizza and Richmond style wings. Both were excellent, the wing flavor was almost a combo between mustard and red hot. Everything was..."

Derek Sarbou

"Edamame Hummus, yes please! The fresh baked bread & pizzas w/well crafted toppings & THE MORTALIS BEER & SOURS! OH..."

Ann Marie Depoian

"This really seems like a bar that happens to have quite a bit of Mortalis available on draft and cans. No Mortalis signage or swag inside. They have..."

Chris Callow

"Highly recommend The Richmond! They did a nice job with the space when they took it over. Staff is friendly and service was efficient. We stopped..."

Tiffany

"Best wings I’ve had in Rochester! Super delicious and crispy. Great beer selection and staff is very..."

Meaghan Vescio

"Gotta love Mortalis brews! It's a great intimate little spot with good pizza and wings too! The shelf looked to have a good bourbon selection too..."

Mitch McAllister

"Beer was delicious if you like sours. Cocktails were phenomenal as well. Chef Jimmy with Dough Boyz for food was top shelf for a place like..."

Kolby Bean

"Place is great, but a bit high priced! Ordered 1 hummus appetiser, 1 Cuban sandwich and 2 $5 beers - total was $50 excl. tip 2 big TV’s in the..."

ankur mody

"If you're into beer in this area you know mortalis. The beers are pricey but solid and worth it. The thing that absolutely blew me away coming in..."

Jeremy Lutz

"Get the wings. The food was so good and the beer amazing as expected for Mortalis beers. We got the beesting and butcher pizza, both very good and..."

Deb Schleede

"Great beer selection! The food is also delicious, I got the truff daddy pizza the last two times I’ve been here because it is sooo good. The only..."

Valerie Cardillo

"We have been to the new reiteration of Richmond’s at least four times. It’s amazing ..the pizzas have a perfect amount of char on the bottom, the..."

Aaron Smith

"Great beer and atmosphere. The cookie was overcooked, and best split with friends. Will have to try pizza next time. Great improvement from the..."

Chris Tytler

Harry G's Ny Deli & Cafe

"Very good! Had the tuna sandwich a few weeks ago (really good tuna salad) and the Greek salad today. Everything very fresh. Will definitely be..."

Heather Bourn

"we ordered take out from here, nervous since it was a new place. the food was amazing (salad and veggies all fresh, fries crispy and hot, just the..."

Dianthus Sky

"I can't say enough about their cheesesteak sandwich. The gorgonzola cheese sauce is deliciously punchy with the tender meat and peppers. The steak..."

Cecie Valleri

"Have been here a few times and the food has not disappointed. Meat portions are healthy and the bread has been super fresh and tasty. Also, I put in..."

Dan Schrader

"Very nice people, great service. I had the fish sandwich. The fish was amazing. The bread was flavorless and dry. Very disappointed as the bread..."

Shannon Mack

"We got take out, the food was absolutely phenomenal. I got the roc city cheese steak which had a Gorgonzola cream sauce and it just melted in my..."

T Bon

"The sandwiches at River Street are amazing! The ingredients are fresh and the composition of the sandwiches are very well thought out. Definitely..."

Jaime Crafts

"Nice little sandwich shop. The owner served us and took time to talk with us. He made sure everything was good but also to make that personal..."

Andrew Gookin

"I am so full right now. Absolutely delish. The bulgogi sandwich has a fantastic sauce on it that made each bite better than the last. I liked it so..."

Patrick Whelehan

"Holy cow! Tried today, took about 25min but it was worth it. I got the Bang Bang shrimp po boy. And my friend got the Cuban. Both were absolutely..."

Lisa Shaw

"So happy for a sandwich place to open up in the neighborhood. We've tried 10 of the sandwiches so far and the quality is incredibly good....with a..."

Matthew Yaich

"The sandwiches are amazing and the staff is super friendly. If you are looking for a wonderful little place for some breakfast and lunch this is your..."

Liz Monheim

"The sandwiches are amazing, a typical deli atmosphere with online ordering. The food is ready really quick. I highly..."

Devon McKercher

"Very tasty Rueben! Staff is extremely friendly and ingredients are very..."

Elizabeth Schifano

"Awesome service, Tom was great. The food was..."

James A. Pavlov LMT

"Chicken sandwich and the cobb salad are must haves. So..."

Anthony Finelli

"I had the Bahn mi sandwich it was..."

Kevin Wall

Putt's Bar & Grill

Magrilla's

"Stopped in for the first time, not knowing what to expect. It was a bit dark inside but very clean and spacious. We were greeted cheerfully and had..."

Adam Stymiest

"Great service, creative and inspired dishes, cozy pub atmosphere, limited but decent beer..."

Mark Breen

"I had a sloppy joe flatbread and it was delicious. Good food, service, atmosphere, prices, and..."

FatRat03820

"The food here was delicious! There was plenty of food and I’m a big eater. Good value for the portion. I would 100% go there again. the only..."

Tim Merrill

"Have never had a bad meal here. My dad and I go once a week and its always amazing service and delicious food. They need to bring back the Chicken..."

Brandon Cyr

"I have never had a bad meal here and the service has always been good. I love when they have live music. It tends to be more laid back and not as..."

Ashley Minnon

"What a fantastic little gem of a restaurant. Great atmosphere, wonderful fresh and homemade food, sauces, and dressings. A very courteous and..."

Gretchen Stymiest

"First visit. Food was good. Service was good. The inside was clean and nice. Glad we checked it..."

Nick Bellows

Hollywood Gardens

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Had dinner here and the place is fantastic! The service was top notch, the beer selection is great, and the food was amazing. Make sure you stop in..."

Ty Gray

"One of the best bar/restaurants in Beaver County. Great beer selection and food, must try chicken thigh night on Wednesdays. Often hear great music..."

Matthew Rowley

"This place has the best stage I have ever performed on, period. I've played a lot of places. Probably played more gigs all over the U.S. in one..."

Rex Trimm

"Nice pub with a great selection of craft beers. Very limited hours but worth your..."

Faith Holinda

"Best kept secret in Beaver County. The atmosphere is cool and chill. I appreciate the no television decor. Allows for great conversation. Great..."

coney cone

"WOW! The food is incredible here! We have been here several times and it’s always a win. First - the beer list is awesome. Normally, great beer..."

Trish Digliodo

"Excellent selection of craft beers. Interesting menu too. They have deep fried chicken thighs, plenty of sandwiches, wraps, salads. Their meat and..."

John Wrynn

"We LOVED this place! EXCELLENT craft beer choices. The 2 six -sample flights are a great way to see which of the 12 draft beers you'd like to try. ..."

Kay Pfahlert

Kabin Kruser's Oyster Bar

"One of my family's favorites. You must come here once! The Mussels diablos are fantastic, and the escargot. The mussels diablo are definitely a must..."

Madameclair

"Great Fish Tacos. Peel and eat Shrimp and Fish Tacos a la grouper....very lightly breaded with Mango Hot Sauce. Worth the drive from..."

Chris

"Favorite restaurant in Rochester. All the Pan Roasts are to die for!! Highly recommend the coleslaw with blue cheese on top for starters. Two thumbs..."

Stacey Klayton

"Great!. Went tonight with the wife. Great selection and fantastic service. Oysters were great, lobster bisque was very good, and the waiter..."

Chashley

"My moms favorite!!! Really great probably not the best for kids under 10 or 11..."

Maggie Crowe

Newt's Express

"Quick and less expensive than standard newts but it's the same food making it a good option for..."

Jordan Welshons

"Super convenient location near the skywalk. I stop in here frequently and grab a burger (juicy lucy!) when I’m in the run. They close at 2:00 PM on..."

Steven Bacon

"Great..."

R L

"Good fast..."

Andrew Arthur

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Late Night

Dinner

Mid-range

"Such a hidden gem 💎 I highly recommend it! The atmosphere is great.. they play live jazz music that always sounds good..."

Goldie Vastag

"The experience was excellent-wait staff and bartender were attentive, polite and cheerful. Waitress noticed something with food wasn't perfect; she..."

Shannon SassyLassie

"Our favorite place to go for a special evening. Great food and drinks. We love the ambiance!! Not many places have music anymore. We will be..."

Sharon Lindberg

"Amazing food, great atmosphere and outstanding service! One of my top favorite places to visit in..."

Kimmy Jo Boecker

"Love this place. Great music as always and the food was..."

Clayton McDaniel

"My favorite place to go with a date...so cozy, great live music, excellent food and..."

Tina Larson

"You don't have to drive all the way to the Twin Cities for great food, great music and great service. Loved the atmosphere. Reminded me of the cafe..."

Evelina Giobbe

"I had the Apple cider pork. Seriously best pork I've ever eaten. It is hard to top my mom's brown sugar glazed pork, but I would eat this ape cider..."

Laura Grant

"Always a great experience- my daughter & I go for special occasions and are never..."

Carol Keegan

"Love this place, definitely one of the best places to dine in the..."

Tom Mansager

"We took a friend of ours there for his birthday, and it been awhile that we've been there, and food was spot on! It was a pretty busy evening, so..."

Jay Marking

"Came in for birthday drinks especially for the Limoncellotini which never disappoints! Tried the bruschetta and it's the BEST we've ever had!!! Can't..."

Korie Dykes

"Fun atmosphere great live music! Awesome food, could think of a better place..."

Tiffany Lebahn

"This is one of my and my husband's favorite places to eat. The salmon with dill sauce is truly delicious, and the cozy atmosphere with live..."

Jodi Healy

"The place was very cute and it was a nice spot to have dinner and I love that they have live music. The staff is excellent and very friendly. The..."

To eat or Not to eat

"A cozy local staple with an intimate live music stage. We stopped in for drinks and dessert around 8pm on a Friday, but the music was already over..."

M. S.

"The Creamy Cajun Sauté could be the best dish that I have had in 2022! (And we eat out almost every day… ) generous warm bread served throughout..."

Mary Ahmann

"Quiet bar. Live band. We got there before 6. Great, attentive service, tasty menu items, small plates to share, clean, and comfy. A classic spot in..."

Jarrett Hanson

"If you are looking for amazing food and wait service this is the place. The ambience of the restaurant is very relaxing as well. I will return..."

Sara P

"The Redwood Room is amazing if you are looking for a little more upscale place to eat. children are welcome there as well. It's a small space in the..."

Tiffany Poncelet

"It’s always a low key, amazing experience. They always seem to have live music. I had the Moroccan Lamb, it was divine. I expected delicious and I..."

David Moses

Hot Chip Burger Bar

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Where do I begin? This is by far my favorite place to eat in town. Their menu is always changing and always delicious! I have yet to have something I..."

Chelsey Sobotta

"I don't consider myself a foodie at all, but let me tell you about the foodgasm I just had! The service is wonderful! They are very knowledgable..."

L Russell Waisanen

"I was into the restaurant on March 29th 2016 around 4:30, I had the Chicken Thigh Ragu. All I can say is WOW!!!!!! The circus of flavors on the..."

Matthew Grabau

"We had dinner tonight outside on the patio. It was our first time in the evening; we have gone for lunch a few times. The food was very good. We..."

Debra Ann Vaughan

"Love the atmosphere! Always make a point to eat here when I'm in town. Very friendly staff and wonderful unique..."

Jo Lynn Robbins

"This sums it up... "I know its not appropriate, but I really want to lick my plate." Brought the girls and had one of the best meals ever! Kudos..."

Shanon Shoden

"One of the best restaurant experience I've had - in every way. Go here. Eat here. You will not be disappointed. All the stars. I'm visiting from..."

Shana Berg

"My mouth was so very happy! Thank you. Will definitely recommend and..."

Patti Hodel

"First time eating there tonight and it was great! The food has so much depth in the flavor! By far my new favorite restaurant in..."

Jason Pipkorn

"Fabulous brunch at ZZest yesterday...on the Patio of..."

Gloria Schaefer Grantman

"I cant tell you the experience. Everything from the wonderfully crafted cocktails to the amazing chef's tasting. Definentaly a feather in..."

Jennifer Anderson

"The food is incredible, staff is very nice,great place to..."

Larry O'Malley Jr.

"Food is very good! Restaurant has great ambience; wonderful patio! inside dining is nice. Above average service. Looking forward to..."

Kimberly Yasko Demsky

"Had our birthday lunch there it was spectacular! Thanks to the staff for making it such a great..."

Fritz Madden

"Mostly good, staff is great. The wait time on a weekend night was like 2 hrs, which is understandable so plan ahead. They did however, change..."

Ccavemark32

"Very friendly people working there and the food was out really quickly! The Kevin Bacon cheeseburger was amazing! The seasoned fries are great too!..."

Joel Collette

"I love love love this place! Just moved to town 2 months ago and have ordered there several times already. They are top notch. Awesome menu options,..."

Jennifer Cooper

"The Hot Chip Burger Bar took the Best Burger title away from Newts and for a reason. The burger I had was awesome. The burger my spouse had was so..."

Cindy Carey

"Real ground beef burgers with high quality, fresh pickles onions and tomatoes. I enjoyed the outdoors seating and music while dining. Employees were..."

Marc Banks

"We ordered take out! It was great. We love that there is fun options in both meat and meatless options. They have great vegan burgers too! They had..."

Emily Anderton

"We came to Rochester Minnesota for some medical appointments at the Mayo Clinic we are vegan and Hot Chip burger bar has the best vegan Burgers I've..."

Gregory Papageorge

"I love this place! The food is always great and it's just an overall fun vibe. So far I've tried about 60 percent of the menu and have liked every..."

Jeffrey

The Half Pint Pub

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"An adorable neighborhood English Pub on the corner of Oxford Street (seems fitting). Great draft beer selection, including Guinness, what more do you..."

Rob Delach

"Charming local place where I have come to feel at home as a visitor, whether traveling alone or with my spouse. I usually have one cider on tap and..."

Nancy Gift

"Great little bar with a welcoming English vibe. Doesn't seem like the place to go crazy on a night out, but definitely perfect for some quality..."

Nick Mastro

"Very nice little place to have cocktails, great service , will be back again..."

John Kiss

"This is my favorite bar in Rochester. Not usually a college crowd (desirable). Rotating tap of high quality beers, with the occasional speciality..."

Grant Mazur

"Great place for a pint of beer or cider. You can also order food served to you there from Schiano's Pizza across the street. Good vibes from..."

Dave Pankew

"I visited for a 7:30 am game. Liverpool vs Everton. Great environment to watch the game!..."

Rick Rodgers

"What a neat little place. Lots of character and a great local pub. It does get a bit noisy but what do you expect from a place that you can see all..."

Nick Zink

"I didn’t love it because we wanted to have a nice dinner bye it’s mostly a pub. If you want to get a drink and maybe sit outside I would..."

Dasha Rodina

"Never visited often when I lived in NY, but it's a must visit for me now that I've moved away. Have always had a good experience and good service..."

Megan Stucko

"Cool spot. Great service. Thanks Yates..."

sav Spag

"AMAZING staff helped make our wedding after-party get together such a fun time!! They played great songs, sang along with us, and provided excellent..."

Alannah Waite

"Half pint is my go to pub. The atmosphere is exactly what I look for in a bar, from bartenders, to the outside patio, to the chill vibes all around...."

Jaclyn DeVore

"Such a great atmosphere! Good drinks and staff is super friendly. Let us put in song requests, and they helped make our night so much fun. Highly..."

Trisha Madden

"We LOVED this place. A big group of us out-of-towners came in after a wedding and essentially took over the place. To say the staff went above and..."

Hannah Maier

"Great bar for watching Liverpool or even Arsenal when they’re playing Everton. Christa was very kind and made great beer..."

Dan Zambito

"Small little bar that has a good beer selection to choose from on tap. They have about 6 tables in total around the bar that can seat 2-3 people..."

Samrat Ashok

Spaulding Steak & Ale At The Governor's Inn

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Nox

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"This was a fun find very eclectic decor. There are tables with mismatched chairs, couches, a very varied crowd of eaters. Overall it is a loveable..."

Michael Butts

"Nox Cocktail Lounge is a very unique establishment, and is located in the heart of the Art district in Rochester NY. It's a great place to gather..."

Eddie Vargas

"Nox offers both stunning cocktails and delicious food in a relaxed, fun environment. The portions are huge! The place is clean, usually covered in..."

Jes Karakashian

"I am just personally getting into drinking gin and the bartender here was very helpful when I asked for a gin martini. He asked me some questions..."

Elieen Emblidge

"Delicious drinks and food, excellent service. Love the nerd theme. Will be back and will..."

BRie Cantwell

"Nox was interesting! A pub sytle bar, meaning you go in, seat yourself and order at the bar when you're ready! Their cocktail menu was great, the..."

Angelle Doherty

"Great tasting food. The fried calamari was an appropriate size for an app but I would have liked more for a sharing plate. Good drink specials. Great..."

Erik Baker

"I wasn't sure what to expect going in but I loved every aspect of this place. Very steam punk/book nerd vibe. The cocktail selection was quirky with..."

Emily Knuuti

"Great place with a unique aesthetic. Dim lighting, a cool bar with nerdy themed drinks, and a pretty decent food selection. We went to a Geeks that..."

Lloyd Martin

"It is a cozy environment very easy going. That being said the service was fast and everything was great from the chickpeas to the fried bologna to..."

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