Guidebook for Rochester
Food Scene
Vibrant, fun atmosphere for great cocktails upstairs, with tapas-style dining downstairs. Both get two thumbs up!
27 habitants recommandent
Tapas 177
177 St Paul StVibrant, fun atmosphere for great cocktails upstairs, with tapas-style dining downstairs. Both get two thumbs up!
We walk here every Saturday for our favorite coffee of the week. I am in love with their latte (with agave instead of sugar) and Brad gets their cinnamon chipotle mocha. To. die. for.
17 habitants recommandent
Fuego Coffee Roasters
1 Woodbury BlvdWe walk here every Saturday for our favorite coffee of the week. I am in love with their latte (with agave instead of sugar) and Brad gets their cinnamon chipotle mocha. To. die. for.
A Rochester staple, right down the road. Incredible barbecue in a local haunt with lots of character, overlooking the Genesee River. No reservations, so dining between 4:45-9pm can be tricky.
69 habitants recommandent
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
99 Court StA Rochester staple, right down the road. Incredible barbecue in a local haunt with lots of character, overlooking the Genesee River. No reservations, so dining between 4:45-9pm can be tricky.
All vegan menu - even when what you're ordering comes with "bacon." Honestly, we love eating meat and dairy products, and we highly recommend this place. The ambiance is great and food is satisfying.
26 habitants recommandent
The Red Fern
283 Oxford StAll vegan menu - even when what you're ordering comes with "bacon." Honestly, we love eating meat and dairy products, and we highly recommend this place. The ambiance is great and food is satisfying.
Sea
741 Monroe AveGreat inexpensive Vietnamese.
Our favorite restaurant in Rochester. Courses are all served family-style, and the chefs are absolutely genius. Great flavors, fresh vegetables, and a sublime cocktail list are sure to wow you. Fancy.
61 habitants recommandent
Good Luck
50 Anderson AveOur favorite restaurant in Rochester. Courses are all served family-style, and the chefs are absolutely genius. Great flavors, fresh vegetables, and a sublime cocktail list are sure to wow you. Fancy.
Extensive beer selection on draught and great upscale bar food. Fun place with rotating art.
21 habitants recommandent
Tap and Mallet
381 Gregory StExtensive beer selection on draught and great upscale bar food. Fun place with rotating art.
Duck fat poutine. Need I say more? A wonderful selection of Belgian beers and decadent food. Known for their many varieties of mussels and other delicacies.
Victoire Belgian Beer Bar & Bistro
Duck fat poutine. Need I say more? A wonderful selection of Belgian beers and decadent food. Known for their many varieties of mussels and other delicacies.
Hot dogs in more varieties than you can imagine - even a vegan version I've heard is top notch. It's small, but there is seating. You can't leave unsatisfied.
26 habitants recommandent
Dogtown
691 Monroe AveHot dogs in more varieties than you can imagine - even a vegan version I've heard is top notch. It's small, but there is seating. You can't leave unsatisfied.
Rochester staple right next to the Geva theater is open late, and is filled top to bottom with eclectic artwork. Great selection of coffee, tea, and baked goods.
32 habitants recommandent
Java's Cafe
16 Gibbs StRochester staple right next to the Geva theater is open late, and is filled top to bottom with eclectic artwork. Great selection of coffee, tea, and baked goods.
Expensive, but oh are those steaks to die for. If you're looking to spend a little extra, you will NOT be disappointed here.
Max Chophouse
1456 Monroe AveExpensive, but oh are those steaks to die for. If you're looking to spend a little extra, you will NOT be disappointed here.
Aladdin's Natural Eatery
646 Monroe AveInexpensive tasty Greek food. Great for takeout.
Non-traditional take on a bistro, with fantastic innovative sandwiches and soups. Best option for lunch in the South Wedge. Watch out, their hours can be limited.
Open Face
900 East AvenueNon-traditional take on a bistro, with fantastic innovative sandwiches and soups. Best option for lunch in the South Wedge. Watch out, their hours can be limited.
An intimate space, with great food (vegan and vegetarian options abound). Creative and delicious.
33 habitants recommandent
The Owl House
75 Marshall StAn intimate space, with great food (vegan and vegetarian options abound). Creative and delicious.
Mouthwatering upscale authentic Italian. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Not inexpensive, but worth it for a nice meal.
17 habitants recommandent
Rocco
165 Monroe AveMouthwatering upscale authentic Italian. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Not inexpensive, but worth it for a nice meal.
Right in the public market, this authentic empanada stand is run by an adorable older couple and their staff. You'll walk away with hot sauce on your shirt, but it'll be worth it.
Juan & Maria's Empanada Stop
280 Union St NRight in the public market, this authentic empanada stand is run by an adorable older couple and their staff. You'll walk away with hot sauce on your shirt, but it'll be worth it.
Our favorite greasy spoon. This diner is packed on the weekends, where customers sit elbow to elbow, but the grits, eggs, and breakfast meats are totally worth it.
11 habitants recommandent
James Brown's Place
1356 Culver RdOur favorite greasy spoon. This diner is packed on the weekends, where customers sit elbow to elbow, but the grits, eggs, and breakfast meats are totally worth it.
Eccentric but inspired menu. Check out their website for themed dinners, or stop by during regular hours for a culinary treat.
8 habitants recommandent
Atlas Eats
2185 N Clinton AveEccentric but inspired menu. Check out their website for themed dinners, or stop by during regular hours for a culinary treat.
Best Thai in Rochester. They will feed you well, quickly, and with a smile. A pleasant spot with phenomenal service and food. Beef satay, kung phat duck, and spicy lemongrass shrimp are musts.
10 habitants recommandent
The KING AND I Cuisine of Thailand
1455 E Henrietta RdBest Thai in Rochester. They will feed you well, quickly, and with a smile. A pleasant spot with phenomenal service and food. Beef satay, kung phat duck, and spicy lemongrass shrimp are musts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Scotland Yard Pub
17200 St Paul StLively sports bar for a beer and wings.
Speak-easy style bar with phenomenal cocktails. If you're lucky enough to be here in the summer, plan on sitting outside on the patio and grabbing a bite from the standing food truck.
10 habitants recommandent
The Daily Refresher
293 Alexander StSpeak-easy style bar with phenomenal cocktails. If you're lucky enough to be here in the summer, plan on sitting outside on the patio and grabbing a bite from the standing food truck.
We go there to play, but if you're looking for something to do, head over to Hot Shots for a cheap beer and a peek at some of Rochester's finest indoor volleyball action!
Hot Shots Volleyball
1046 University AveWe go there to play, but if you're looking for something to do, head over to Hot Shots for a cheap beer and a peek at some of Rochester's finest indoor volleyball action!
Their bar area is really a treat for cocktails. Food is upscale, but very good too.
32 habitants recommandent
The Revelry
1290 University AveTheir bar area is really a treat for cocktails. Food is upscale, but very good too.
Looking for a dirty dive bar with cheap drinks and tons of locals? You've got it!
32 habitants recommandent
Lux Lounge
666 South AveLooking for a dirty dive bar with cheap drinks and tons of locals? You've got it!
Check out this venue for awesome bluegrass/upbeat folk music and drinks a short walk from the apartment. Don't miss their signature Moscow Mule served in a copper mug.
8 habitants recommandent
Abilene Bar & Lounge
153 Liberty Pole WayCheck out this venue for awesome bluegrass/upbeat folk music and drinks a short walk from the apartment. Don't miss their signature Moscow Mule served in a copper mug.
Another divey treat downtown. This place has frequent small-time musical acts, and a really solid trivia night that earns its name "Thinkin and Drinkin" Monday nights at 8pm (but really closer to 9).
11 habitants recommandent
The Bug Jar
219 Monroe AveAnother divey treat downtown. This place has frequent small-time musical acts, and a really solid trivia night that earns its name "Thinkin and Drinkin" Monday nights at 8pm (but really closer to 9).
This multi-story trendy restaurant is a wonderful spot to go for a classy drink, especially if the rooftop bar is open on a warm night.
27 habitants recommandent
TRATA: The Restaurant At The Armory
145 Culver RoadThis multi-story trendy restaurant is a wonderful spot to go for a classy drink, especially if the rooftop bar is open on a warm night.
Wine bar downstairs, speakeasy upstairs. If you're into hidden gems, walk straight through Solera to the back staircase which will lead you to a tiny, intimate second floor with the best cocktails.
15 habitants recommandent
Solera Wine Bar
647 South AveWine bar downstairs, speakeasy upstairs. If you're into hidden gems, walk straight through Solera to the back staircase which will lead you to a tiny, intimate second floor with the best cocktails.
Home of Genesee Brewing, the Brew House offers brewery tours, food, drinks, and is adjacent to the Pont de Rennes bridge that offers spectacular views of Rochester's High Falls.
74 habitants recommandent
Genesee Brew House
25 Cataract StHome of Genesee Brewing, the Brew House offers brewery tours, food, drinks, and is adjacent to the Pont de Rennes bridge that offers spectacular views of Rochester's High Falls.
Essentials
I kid you not, the best breakfast sandwich around can be found at this warm, co-op style grocery store. Great selection of traditional, and locally produced foods!
18 habitants recommandent
Hart's Local Grocers
I kid you not, the best breakfast sandwich around can be found at this warm, co-op style grocery store. Great selection of traditional, and locally produced foods!
Sightseeing
Great for kids with lots of educational, interactive activities. Check out the rotating exhibits, you might find you're just as excited to go as they are!
119 habitants recommandent
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East AveGreat for kids with lots of educational, interactive activities. Check out the rotating exhibits, you might find you're just as excited to go as they are!
Kids will flip for this museum, which focuses on everything to do with "play." It has vintage video games, a small scale grocery store to explore, and countless other engaging exhibits.
198 habitants recommandent
Le Musée Strong
1 Manhattan Square DrKids will flip for this museum, which focuses on everything to do with "play." It has vintage video games, a small scale grocery store to explore, and countless other engaging exhibits.
Such an amazing way to spend a weekend morning. Stalls as far as the eye can see filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, & more. You might end up parking a little ways away if you go late.
64 habitants recommandent
Rochester Public Market
Rochester Public MarketSuch an amazing way to spend a weekend morning. Stalls as far as the eye can see filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, & more. You might end up parking a little ways away if you go late.
What's left of the first residential homes in Rochester - some would say the city's first suburb! These beautiful brick homes date back to the mid 1800's. Take a walk and enjoy the river views.
Corn Hill
What's left of the first residential homes in Rochester - some would say the city's first suburb! These beautiful brick homes date back to the mid 1800's. Take a walk and enjoy the river views.
Into micro-distilleries? Black Button Distilling has a small retail operation where you can see the distilling process in the back room. Founder Jason Barrett is often on hand to answer your questions
12 habitants recommandent
Black Button Distilling
1344 Railroad StInto micro-distilleries? Black Button Distilling has a small retail operation where you can see the distilling process in the back room. Founder Jason Barrett is often on hand to answer your questions
Local brewery with tours and tastings. Rorbach's is a great stop to couple with Black Button Distilling and the Rochester Public Market!
15 habitants recommandent
Rohrbachs Railroad Street Brewery
97 Railroad StLocal brewery with tours and tastings. Rorbach's is a great stop to couple with Black Button Distilling and the Rochester Public Market!
Take a walk across the Pont de Rennes Bridge for some of Rochester's best views of the Genesee River. High Falls was once Rochester's bar district, and has since quieted down and become mixed use.
67 habitants recommandent
Chutes High
4 Commercial StTake a walk across the Pont de Rennes Bridge for some of Rochester's best views of the Genesee River. High Falls was once Rochester's bar district, and has since quieted down and become mixed use.
Shopping
Like making cocktails at home? Stop in at Fee Brothers (est. 1863) and pick up some of the country's finest biters for your collection. Note: Not a scenic neighborhood these days.
Fee Brothers
453 Portland AveLike making cocktails at home? Stop in at Fee Brothers (est. 1863) and pick up some of the country's finest biters for your collection. Note: Not a scenic neighborhood these days.
Arts & Culture
A wonderful local theatre showing some mainstream films, indie screenings, and classic movie throwbacks.
66 habitants recommandent
Little Theatre
240 East AveA wonderful local theatre showing some mainstream films, indie screenings, and classic movie throwbacks.
See who's playing and get tickets to a show at this hugely popular, but nicely intimate alternative music venue right down the road.
Water Street Music Hall
204 N Water StSee who's playing and get tickets to a show at this hugely popular, but nicely intimate alternative music venue right down the road.