The best restaurants in Rochester
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Lucky's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsNeed a midweek win? Lucky's Bar & Grill brings expertly crafted bar classics with a twist, like Buffalo Mac & Cheese, Crack Beef Sliders,…
Lucky's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsPurple Goat
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring burgers and grilled fare, plus beer and cocktails.
Purple Goat
RestaurantsCRAVE Food & Drink Rochester
RestaurantsBustling contemporary haungout featuring an eclectic mix of American fare & sushi.
CRAVE Food & Drink Rochester
RestaurantsLumi Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsTurkish menu featuring kebabs and more traditional choices, as well as an international twist.
Lumi Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsCharlie’s Eatery & Pub
RestaurantsRelaxed American eatery in the Hillcrest Shopping Center with pub grub, daily specials, and karaoke.
Charlie’s Eatery & Pub
RestaurantsIchi Tokyo (South) | Japanese
RestaurantsCasual Japanese restaurant offering a full bar, kitchen entrees & a variety of sushi.
Ichi Tokyo (South) | Japanese
RestaurantsKumo Sushi
RestaurantsBuffet-style eatery featuring a range of dishes including sushi, as well as warm entrees and sides.
Kumo Sushi
RestaurantsHollandberry Pannekoeken
RestaurantsHomey diner & coffee shop serving up a menu of sandwiches, Dutch-style pancakes & baked goods.
Hollandberry Pannekoeken
RestaurantsFive West
RestaurantsOpen, modern restaurant featuring American eats & spirits, plus an outdoor bar & seating.
Five West
RestaurantsNorth Mr. Pizza
RestaurantsInformal eatery providing generous servings of familiar Italian & American comfort fare.
North Mr. Pizza
RestaurantsWildwood Sports Bar and Grill
RestaurantsSizable haunt with lots of TVs offering burgers, local brews & more.
Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill
RestaurantsEddie's Rey de la Birria
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving a variety of traditional Mexican dishes (including birria-specialty pizzas, tacos and enchiladas).
Eddie's Rey de la Birria
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsNovios Café
RestaurantsBurgers, pancakes, and other comfort food favorites in a casual atmosphere with breakfast served all day.
Novios Café
RestaurantsOur Paladar
RestaurantsNew American dishes like pastas and pork chops served at a restaurant in an old train station space, plus cocktails and wine.
Our Paladar
RestaurantsBleu Duck Kitchen
RestaurantsSeasonal New American dishes served in an upscale-casual space with a full bar & an industrial vibe.
Bleu Duck Kitchen
RestaurantsWabi Sabi Express
RestaurantsJapanese poke & rice bowls, plus ramen, sushi, & bubble tea in a no-frills setting.
Wabi Sabi Express
RestaurantsVictoria's Restaurant & Wine Bar
RestaurantsInformal Italian restaurant & bar serving large portions of pasta & meat dishes for lunch or dinner.
Victoria's Restaurant & Wine Bar
RestaurantsNorth Stone Kitchen
RestaurantsWine cellarlike hangout at the Marriott Rochester Hotel with New American cuisine & a patio.
North Stone Kitchen
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsSnappy Stop
RestaurantsIndependent drive-thru joint offering classic burgers, unique burgers-of-the-month, fries & nuggets.
Snappy Stop
RestaurantsOotori Sushi
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly restaurant serving sushi rolls, tempura, and other familiar Japanese dishes.
Ootori Sushi
RestaurantsPasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria
RestaurantsCozy, brick-walled counter serve featuring housemade pizza, cannoli & gelato, plus patio seating.
Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria
RestaurantsSorellina’s Italian By Victoria's
RestaurantsLively restaurant decked out in festive décor and serving pizzas and pasta dishes alongside cocktails.
Sorellina’s Italian By Victoria's
RestaurantsPiggy Blue's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsSimple spot for BBQ classics, including shredded pork, ribs, & brisket, plus hearty sides & burgers.
Piggy Blue's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsTownies Philly Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in Philly cheesesteak sandwiches as well as burgers and chicken wings.
Townies Philly Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsLord Essex Tavern and Grill
RestaurantsStoried haunt in The Kahler Grand Hotel serving choice beef amid dark wood paneling & stained glass.
Lord Essex Tavern and Grill
RestaurantsPerkins American Food Co.
RestaurantsKid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Perkins American Food Co.
RestaurantsJenpachi Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsModest Japanese restaurant featuring entertaining hibachi chefs, plus sushi & cocktails.
Jenpachi Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsBenedict's
RestaurantsComfy eatery offering familiar dishes for breakfast, brunch & lunch, plus cocktails.
Benedict's
RestaurantsJohn Hardy's BBQ
RestaurantsSmoked meats such as ribs, pulled pork, and brisket are served at this comfy restaurant.
John Hardy's BBQ
RestaurantsRosati's Pizza
RestaurantsItalian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Rosati's Pizza
RestaurantsBB's Pizzaria
RestaurantsCasual venue for traditional-style pizzas - including Minnesota style - plus broasted chicken.
BB's Pizzaria
RestaurantsChester's Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsModern destination features upscale American fare & cocktails in a stylish venue with patio seating.
Chester's Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsHot Chip Burger Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed, self-service burger joint serving up veggie and vegan options, plus popcorn.
Hot Chip Burger Bar
RestaurantsToppers Pizza
RestaurantsPizzeria chain making pies with unusual toppings (wings too), offered at counter or via delivery.
Toppers Pizza
RestaurantsIchi Tokyo
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant offering a large all-you-can-eat menu featuring Japanese fare such as sushi rolls and hibachi meals.
Ichi Tokyo
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsThe Original Mr. Pizza South
RestaurantsLong-running, laid-back pizzeria offering thin, thick & stuffed-crust pies in simple surrounds.
The Original Mr. Pizza South
RestaurantsFat Willy's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsGarage-themed tavern with burgers, pizza & shrimp boils, plus a full bar & weekend breakfast.
Fat Willy's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsPittsburgh Blue Steakhouse
RestaurantsRelaxed steak house with a menu including seafood, desserts and cocktails, plus friendly service.
Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse
RestaurantsBrother's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLocally-owned sports bar serving casual American eats in a party atmosphere.
Brother's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsToppers Pizza
RestaurantsPizzeria chain making pies with unusual toppings (wings too), offered at counter or via delivery.
Toppers Pizza
RestaurantsRed's Savoy Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus wings, sandwiches & pasta.
Red's Savoy Pizza
RestaurantsMarrow
RestaurantsModern eatery featuring creative menus of American food with French influences, plus a bar featuring cocktails.
Marrow
RestaurantsLatitude 44
RestaurantsModern restaurant and lounge in the historic Castle building serving cocktails and American fare.
Latitude 44
RestaurantsCanadian Honker Restaurant
RestaurantsBusy veteran eatery serving breakfast as well as a menu of American eats including prime rib.
Canadian Honker Restaurant
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsZen Fusion Hibachi & Lounge
RestaurantsAsian restaurant featuring teppanyaki and cooked dishes in a contemporary space, plus live music.
Zen Fusion Hibachi & Lounge
RestaurantsRed Cow Rochester
RestaurantsCasual & rustic American eatery offering craft beer, gourmet burgers & a menu of updated pub eats.
Red Cow Rochester
RestaurantsThe Workshop Food Hall & Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring a variety of foods from burgers to pizza plus beers and cocktails in a large open space.
The Workshop Food Hall & Bar
RestaurantsTerza
RestaurantsPizza, pasta & traditional Italian dishes pair with global wines amid tasteful, modern decor.
Terza
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