Rochester Chop House is split into two areas - one more formal and the other bar area more casual…read moreseating and dining. All the decor and history feels like the other rooms where we dined. If you're looking for a traditional dimly lit chop house that might make you feel you're in a national park somewhere, not easily found, then this is the place for you. Chop House Platter Nothing to write home about here. Calamari uninspiring and the shrimp isn't fresh French onion soup crock Roasted onion stock, Sherry, wine, house baked croutons, melted cheese. Portion is more than a cup - well prepared and salty. Sharing this might be better for portion control. Lobster & Shrimp Mac and Cheese Fantastic flavors here make it devilishly good. You might have to fight for the lobster bits. Keeps very well. Bourbon infused dry aged 14oz Ribeye Okay this is where the volume goes up - listen here... I first thought the plate had way too much oil drenching the steak but then I realized that's part of the local bourbon-infused magic that makes this steak "the best in the house" per our server. And when that first bite hit my palate, several thoughts crossed my mind: 1) mouth watering savoriness 2) medium rare supple texture 3) aged barrel vanilla and chocolate 4) subtle smoke Hands down, one of the best steaks I have ever consumed. The uniqueness of the wood flavors and aromas combined with the natural rib eye fattiness forces you to take a step back and think about what's in your mouth. I would make a special trip to come back for just this steak. Some of the other menu items are not anywhere as impressive. Although I didn't taste, the consensus at my table was that the summer berry salad was over dressed and too tart. Wine list average, at best. The bourbon steak is so good that by itself, it elevates this review about 1.5 stars. That's all....

Food was excellent everything came out perfectly! Our waiter was very nice and talkative which was…read morea plus. It was a bit loud in the dinning room during dinner service so it was a bit hard to hear at times but nothing too bad. One criticism I'll give for people with the distinguished guests card membership looking to take advantage of the free entree for your birthday offer. They will only make the cheapest entree you buy be free even if it is not the entree that was ordered by the cardholder who is celebrating their birthday. Not the end of the world but it would be nice to have that communicated upfront before you order.

Ordered the sausage and peppers, rigatoni alla vodka, and the tarismu. Everything was AMAZING!!!…read moreThe pasta was flavorful and al dente, which is my favorite, and the tarismu was the highlight of the night. Hands down the best tarisum I've ever had.

Nice ambience and good service but the food was just okay. The presentation was very nice and the…read moreportions were great but everything fell a bit flat in terms of flavor. I had the salmon and it was a nice piece and cooked very well but really did not taste like much. The brussel sprouts on special were the best dish of the night. It was still a nice experience overall.

Perhaps a hot take but I actually loved coming here in med school…read more The twin filets was my go to and it was always great. Compared to other steakhouses in other states this is super reasonable It's such an old school "steakhouse-y" vibe and generally has something for everybody. I love the location especially during the holidays with all of the lights.

We have come to this restaurant before in the past and had good experiences. We last came in…read moreSeptember on my birthday and I did not have the best experience so I said hey maybe it was a fluke. We came for our anniversary on a Tuesday night. We made reservations and arrived and got seated. At first, everything was great. The server came and got our drinks and bread right away and asked what we wanted for the app. We put two apps in and when he came back with the drinks we put the pasta in. We asked for more bread and he said he will bring it. This is where it went wrong. About 10 minutes later he passed us to go to his table behind us and said oh yeah the bread Im getting that and your refilled drinks. After that we did not see this guy for almost the remainder of the service. We ate the apps and then still no drinks. We waited for him to come back in this cornered area and did not see him. The manager brought the pasta and they forgot the chicken for my husband. He got us refills and my husband told Him and he said "well I can put in an order and then you can just add it to the pasta". He brought the chicken out 14 minutes later and his pasta was cold. He had waited to eat it. Still no server or bread. Finally the waitress that was in that area asked us if we needed anything. I told her we were waiting for the read for a long time and that we havent seen the waiter since he took our order. He never came when the food came. Just as we said that he walked over and said oh Im getting the bread. They said the bread was taking a while. As he said that, the manager brought the table next to us some bread. Then the waitress brought some for her new table. We waited again. She ended up giving us her bread and then got new bred. He finally came with the bill and said oh did you want dessert? We obviously didn't as we didn't even see him the whole time. He took forever to bring us the change. This is the second time that the service has not been great. The food is great and tastes great. The restaurant is nice and clean and I like the atmosphere. I just feel like paying $72 for this service wasn't great.

Fun Irish pub in the heart of downtown Rochester with live music on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday…read moreevenings. The ambience is dark with heavy wood fixtures and lots of Irish decoration. The menu is vast and features a lot of traditional Irish inspired options and they are famous for their signature boxties. I recently had their Burrata Caprese salad and it was delicious! The tomatoes were fresh and the balsamic glaze was well balanced with the baby greens dressed in a light vinaigrette . For my drink I had the Dragonberry Mojito and it was refreshing, but could've been a little stronger. The staff was friendly, but service was a little slow and our waiter didn't check on us as often as we would've liked for water refills. They have a great happy hour from 3 to 5 PM with half off all appetizers and house wine for only $3!

Stopped in for dinner, started with a flight of beer and then ordered the Irish sliders and a side…read moreof sweet potato fries, both food items were great. Service was consistent throughout. It was a bit loud from patrons and the restaurant had a steady course of 70s music, which was OK by me. Ordered a dessert to-go, the bread pudding, which was average and very heavily dosed with cinnamon, whichwhich detracted from the enjoyment of it.

Visited this place on Sunday for a girl's brunch. I booked online, easy but was necessary for a…read moreNoon brunch on a Sunday? No. It was somewhat busy but not enough to make a reservation. You can easily walk in, not wait awhile, and get a seat quickly. The restaurant interior was modern industrial with Scandinavian/minimalist influences(?), which I loved because it felt a cozy and welcoming. Any who, back to the service and food. I really enjoyed my entrée, I choose Corned Beef Hash & Eggs and the asiago bread, the dish was a bit heavy (not in a bad way), and I ended up requesting a diet coke but overall, the dish was very good, and the corned beef is not the type from a coney island restaurant, it was shredded and flavorful. The service was outstanding, and our waitress was beyond pleasant and attentive. Would I recommend this place to others? Yes. Would I come back again? Yes, there were other items on the menu I'd like to enjoy.

Visited for dinner on a Saturday night - we did not have a reservation and it was busy! About a 45…read moreminute wait for a table but we were luckily able to grab seats up at the bar. Unfortunately, service was not very good at the bar - incredibly slow. For drinks, I tried their espresso martini, which was way too watered down. The food, however, made up for everything else. They had a really good menu with interesting options, so we were pretty torn what to get but I ended up ordering a cup of their chicken curry soup and the pork chop. The pork chop itself was incredible, and the beets were a unique spin. My friend got the short rib and said it was amazing. We both really enjoyed the soup as well. Ambiance was lively, but we were disappointed it wasn't really decorated for the holidays - just really plain inside. Since the location is right on main street, parking is limited. All this said, I would return just for the food.

Fantastic food and vibe at the Paint Creek Yacht Club. Always a good crowd and great service. The…read morekids love chowing down on grilled cheese and Mac and cheese while looking at the creek from the patio. They also have a wide selection of beers which we really enjoy. Shout out to Sophia B. who gave us outstanding service today. She did a great job of anticipating our needs and being incredibly attentive. It really goes a long way when you are dining with two young and hungry kids.

We were seated and waited on promptly. Food was very good…read more What puzzled us was why add .50 for ranch on our bill when we ordered the turkey burger which comes with it. Why not just up the total with .50 to begin with????

This place is amazing and it's a combination of things that make it do good. For started when you…read morewalk in there is a relaxed cave like atmosphere. It just feels cozy and familiar. Ladies, if you're make-ups not lookin' so good I highly recommend dinner here. The chef and staff take a lot of pride in the food. Seriously, everything is delicious. I'd describe it as Cheers meets family dining.

Absolutely the best family owned restaurant in Rochester. Great Food, service and ambience!!read more

Conveniently located, I found myself needing a break from shopping (and wanted a World Cup update)…read moreand Griffin Claw was the perfect solution for both. I sat at the bar where Mae very thoughtfully helped me navigate through the extensive been menu. I was very impressed at the selections! She brought me three tasters and, honestly, each of them were fantastic. It seems fitting that I chose a pint of Conflict of Interest in the midst of a difficult decision! The food menu is just as impressive. I'm certain anyone can find a favorite. I ordered the blackened chicken gnocchi and found myself in flavor heaven. I've made and eaten a lot of gnocchi and this is easily the best I've ever had. Mae agreed with me and suggested it's because there's cheese in those potato pillows. I dunno but I would eat this every day if I could. If I thought they'd keep, I'd buy extra and take some home. Meanwhile the bar crowd was friendly and chatty as we watched soccer on a few TVs. It was pretty chill, everyone just kicking back with great beer, tasty food and a worldwide sporting event. That said, I'm not waiting four years to come back!

Consistently good each visit! Staff, ambience, food and drink!…read more Love the wait list option with Yelp. Getting a table is always easy and quick. Sat outside most recently and brought our toddler. She got to run around and explore. The fineapple cider on draft is my favorite and so refreshing. Menu wise has so many options. We went with the beer bites and cheese. The food cane out hot and the cheese is so good with the pretzels. The kids grilled cheese was a big size and tasty. Love the shoestring fries. So impressed with all of their drinks they make in house. Came another time for dinner with a friend to catch up. A large group took over the dining room. Stayed way past they were done with their food and drink. They stayed 5 hours and disrupted the restaurant. Our waitress gave us a small discount for how annoying these people were. She said staff were even over them.

Came in on a Saturday afternoon. You can enter off main street or there is a side entrance. Lots of…read moredifferent areas to eat - the front, back, or outside. The front was hot (sun was beating in) but the seating in the back felt cooler. We decided to sit outside which was cute. Very chill and welcoming. Staff was friendly. You order at the cash register. We were given a number to put on our table but told to wait for our drinks by the counter before finding our seats. Lots of unique things on the menu. I went with a lavender lemonade which was sweet and tart, a little floral but in a good way. Also ordered the buddha bowl which was super disappointing. Not much flavor and dry. Needed a different or more dressing. Cheese quesadilla off the kids menu was okay as well, came with a store bought apple sauce cup. But the sweet potato fries were amazing. Great flavor and had a crunch to them, not soggy. I will say the portions were pretty big.

So glad we stopped by Chomp! The girl taking our order was super friendly and gave us some great…read morerecommendations. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, with plenty of seating both inside and outside. We picked a table outside, and it felt like our food and drinks came out as soon as we sat down. We ordered the Firecracker Chicken Wrap, Reuben Sandwich, and the Fruit Blast Juice (raw juice which has pineapple, orange, milk, and honey). The wrap and sandwich were absolutely amazing. The juice was very refreshing and flavorful, and they have so many to choose from. Highly recommend for a quick, delicious bite with excellent service!

Best pizza in the area. Great calzones too. Can do traditional, thin, and deep dish . Very tasty…read moreand accommodating to special orders

What a nice surprise... to be wrong. What is not a surprise…read moreis I have a pizza problem. We all have to admit this does not sound like a problem but that might be a sign of the problem. We had pizza 3 days straight at different places around town. I thought there was NO way this pizza would compare to the staples of pizza excellence the Detroit area have provided us so far, as we did our normal list of "must eat while back in town." What a pleasant way to find I was wrong. The staff were real and attentive. It is comfort food in a comfy setting. We enjoyed the mostaccioli also. We will be back. TLDR: Good pizza! Good vibe! Go eat!