The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Rochester, April 2024

"We have been here a few times when we needed to take our son to Mayo Clinic. It’s our favorite place to eat. My husband loves the lasagna and I..."

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Smokin' Joe's Bar & Grill

"Great place.The music is the best around,always good bands.The food is delicious and priced right.I always have a good time.Come and check it..."

Joe Nichols

"Fun place! Great atmosphere... reminds me of ‘old Rochester’ hangouts from the ‘late ‘60’s. I’m out from California for a couple of..."

John Paniccia

"Love this place!! Food and Drinks reasonably priced, Super Bar Menu. Service is Great! Outstanding Bands/Music you can dance to. Joe & Anne..."

Nancy S Beach

"Joe and Anne are great host. The staff is friendly and respectful. Food is good for a reasonable price. Friday awesome bands. Every time I go there I..."

George Cicoria

"Had a great time, the night of 7/30/17 the band Freightrain from Buffalo, NY were awesome, so glad i went. Hope to definitely go back..."

Laverne Hillman

"Love it! Great people, friendly, family entertainment, no drama, always feel safe there. Best live..."

Michelle Tyler

"Staff was pleasant..atmosphere was great! Live music is..."

Melinda Brusso Miller

"Always a good time! Jillian, Joe & Ann are the best! Come in on Sunday nights for a smonkin' good time with amazing..."

Don Ohani Luzecky

"Great food....great music.... and best of all great people!!! Best spot in..."

Nicole Marie Byrnes

"Checked this place out a few weekends ago and loved it. The food was great, had the buffalo garlic Parm wings. Super friendly staff and was made..."

Matthew Kanauer

"Great atmosphere easy going crowd even better bartenders and can't miss out on the..."

Adam Genovese

"My cousin David says it's the most memorable place in Rochester for..."

Richard Puccio

"I went there with a friend for live music on a summer night and it was great! Joe, the owner plays the drums amazingly and is also a fantastic host...."

Donna Parks

"Great bar in a good location,. Fun music and great owner and staff. Definitely will be..."

Jeff Olson

"I love Joe and I love this place. Outdoor bands, great basic foods, killer drinks. Parking lots on both sides. Don't let the neighborhood bother..."

eric ferreri

"Great place to listen to Live Music or Grab a Bite. Above average bar food. Never a cover charge. Reasonable prices & Always Clean! Some famous..."

Jackie Akins

"Fantastic music!! GREAT food!! Service and atmosphere above average. They make you feel like family. Bring in some amazing sounds with live bands. ..."

Nancy Beach

"Great house band, owner sings and plays drums. Fun place, not in the best neighborhood, but worth a stop! Relaxed stop for a good..."

Cathy Sinacola

"The ones are the best. Fantastic Rochester music from all of the greats. Ya never know who will stop in or who you are standing next to. People are..."

timothy wilson

"This place is a great local place to unwind, have drinks and hear great music...atmosphere is super casual and the owners are..."

Gregory Andrews

"Nice folks good..."

Chris Farley

"Great place to go a best kept secret live music second to none New Orleans and modern bluesy type atmosphere and a fun place to talk and get a drink..."

L Vincent Testa

"Had good drinks! Good prices! Nice staff! And a cute dog. Very much enjoyed my experience. Will be..."

Killian Mcintosh

"Great atmosphere good drinks friendly bartender an overall great place to have a drink. Great music system they plays great tunes and once or twice a..."

Robert L. Leonard

"Wonderful experiance ..... in town from South Carolina for the holidays. Met up with a few of my nephews for a holiday drink. Most places were closed..."

Dale Dearring (Duble-D)

"Cool place, great vibes, great food... Owners and bartenders are awesome ppl and very welcoming.. Has a juke box and drinks aren't expensive just..."

T. Scott

"Best Burger in Rochester. Have gone there for 3 years not 1 complaint ever! Highly recommend to eat in, or to go. Your won't be..."

Tammy LeValley

Domino's Pizza

"ALWAYS FRESH. ALWAYS IN A TIMELY MANNER!! We usually order from here at least twice a month over the last few years and use the delivery option. The..."

D M

"I finally figured out what buttons to push and in what order to be able to order the $7.99 large 3-topping pizza carry out AND still get the $3 off..."

Robert Retchless

"We always get great service here. The pizza is always good, it's never, ever overdone, and they never, ever mess up our order. Josue makes the best..."

Baylee Allen

"Love this location, I order from here all the time, and it’s always the best, delivery is always on time and quality is always the best! This..."

James Rinehart

"Great staff, friendly and helpful, excellent food and..."

Taylor Kirby

Dinosaur Bar-b-que

90/100 (18266 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best bbq I've ever eaten.... I was visiting Rochester from Toronto Canada I love the atmosphere the food the staff was friendly..... Hands down the..."

Wil Addeo

"Saturday regulars and love the food especially the cheddar ale soup. Tiffany is normally our server and has us completely spoiled every week and is..."

Lynne Stiefler

"Was in the area for a work conference and it had been recommended. Did not disappoint. I had pulled pork sliders and colleagues had jerk pulled..."

April Lynn

"We have gone there for years and nothing changes in the service, food quality and niceness of all we come in contact with. Excellent. We love the..."

Caryl Marchand

"Great food and atmosphere. I recommend the grilled wings with the wango tango sauce. My new..."

Chris Drewno

"If you never tried this restaurant it is your loss! I am from Syracuse and it is delicious as well but the Rochester location is equally delicious..."

Marta E. Zychowicz-Mitchell

"Loved the food and atmosphere. Our server was amazing. Definitely will go again!!..."

Matthew Wingler

"Excellent lunch with friends. Short wait at the bar, loved our barmaid, full of personality, then on to lunch, with our delightful server, Maria N...."

Deborah Dobbins

"Some of the best mac & cheese I have ever had. The service is super quick and the food is absolutely worth the wait. You will have a wait on the..."

Mercedes

"Visiting from So Cal and it was amazing. Friendly staff, amazing food at a great deal. The ribs, Mac & cheese and pulled pork were on point and..."

Joe C

"Have been going to this place for years. Moved out of Rochester nine years ago but always try to stop by here for a meal. Usually in the mid..."

Rob Strahs

"Really good portion for a build your own salad. It was delicious I just wished they cut up the brisket and bacon into somewhat smaller chunks so you..."

Rich Northrop

"I love this place and the food as well, first time i tried at the Syracuse and now this place. The aged beef was amazing and so was the chicken along..."

Muzaffar Karim

"I traveled through Rochester for work and after finishing the job, I asked a local where to go eat. I didn’t ask for a specific type of food..."

Sebastian Oveysi

"Delicious BBQ! The best ribs in my husband’s life. Anything smoked is delectable. Don’t sleep on the Mac and cheese, but be warned it has a..."

Sonja Calaci

"Haven't been here in a minute. Service was really good. The place was clean even with the hustle and bustle inside and out. The food was really..."

James C.

"I've been coming to Dinosaur since I started going to RIT many decades ago. I no longer live in Rochester, but I always make it a habit to visit one..."

Eric Shoup

Ryce

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"Went to Gatehouse for lunch. Delicious salad and Pizza. Burgers looked good. Went once for dinner also, great food. Friendly staff, cold..."

John Roth

"Great atmosphere a good place to hang out. Great for finding new friends, and also friends and family to hang out, and have a great time. Great..."

Rashimba Phillips

"Had some good food at Good..."

Scott R. Beckett

"Village Gate Square is a nice place to escape the heat and to appreciate great art, sculpture, and a chill laid-back vibe. Grab a street hotdog and..."

Lisa W Boyle

"Fabulous! Restaurants in the back were yummy. Barber was great. Wish other stores were open after 6pm but it is what it is. The upper level with..."

Chris “Lucky” Richard

"I had the lamb burger, fries, and Scott's Ale. The lamb was consistent and well done. Fries were phenomenal. Great conbo. Ambiance was laid back. The..."

Maha Muthi

"Always great service. Everything on the menu tastes so good! Great place to meet up with friends ..."

Julie Chatt

"Love this place for a lot of reasons. Really because of the food but the atmosphere is amazing as well. If you just want to hang out, or spend some..."

Chris G

"This place is amazing. I love walking around and looking at the different shops and businesses. I love the views on the second floor. Great places..."

Sandi Benati

"It's a hidden gem! They have multiple restaurants, a delicious bakery. They also have a natural hair..."

S Morgan

"There is a pretty good amount of food and stuff to see and do here at the village gate. You can walk around for a little while or go and get some..."

Niv Ronnoc

"You can visit several shops, restaurants, see art, etc in the same mall. The mall, however, is different from your typical shopping malls. Good..."

Maria Melnik

"The gate is a staple that we still have in Rochester. Please visit and shop with the local small businesses that occupy the gate. The scenery and..."

LaToya Williams

"Really enjoyed village gate. From the time I walked in I was impressed with the decorations, design and overall ambiance. The hostess was friendly..."

Mac Stacks

"This place is unique. I wish more shops would consider opening there. I saw that there was space available for new businesses to open. The..."

Ben C

"Village Gate is a long standing treasure of Rochester. If you want to buy something bring plenty of money (with some exceptions) and stop in at one..."

Verlish DieVerrukte

"One staff member turns a problem into a party. This was a great night for a group of friends. There was a little issue with the reservation. Seeing..."

mary ellen

Holy Cannoli's

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Cheap Eats

"Owner was extremely friendly and had wonderful stories should check out just to see him. Cannoli were great too..."

Kris Zalewski

"I would say these are the best and most authentic canollis I have had in a long time. The owner was so kind and made us feel very welcomed while..."

Marilee M

"Beautiful delicious cannolis!!! I loved the owners they were so sweet and attentive. I 100% recommend this place if you're looking for a decadent..."

Rachel Stryker

"Incredible canolis. I ordered 2 dozen the day before. They were filled as we got there to pick them up. We did all originals, so I can't comment on..."

Tricia Pitt

"This place is one of our absolute favorites to get a treat when we are in the area. You cannot beat the family feel and customer service!! That is..."

Kendra Reineke

"We stumbled upon this place by accident, what a happy accident! The cannolis here are absolutely delicious! they fill them when you order them. Just..."

Miche H

City Market Downtown

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Best box lunches in Rochester! City Market is my go-to place when I need to order business lunches, no matter if it's 5 or 60! Online ordering is..."

Sara Gosse

"A nice place for lunch. Nice clean outdoor seating. Excellent food and friendly staff. My wife and I split a sandwich and each had a cup of soup. It..."

Mark Olson

"Stopped here to get a breakfast sandwich after it was recommended to me by the coffee shop were I had just got a coffee. As I ordered my sandwich I..."

Randy E

"Quick, friendly service, really good food. Usually, I have always gotten sandwiches, but today I tried a salad. Everything has always been super..."

Elsa Olson

"Excellent sandwiches. Fresh! Staff were very..."

Gurinder Sundal

"Great food, lots of options, and quick! Sandwiches (hot/cold) + salads. Soups. Small seating area in the front, otherwise this is mainly a grab and..."

Marina Ganshina

"Hands down the best sandwiches in town. I don't really like meat, but I will eat just about anything there the flavor is so good. Very fast service...."

Christine Caldwell

"The food is excellent, the staff are friendly and all-around great! I'm a big fan of the egg salad sandwich and my partner the tuna salad sandwich...."

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