What an excellent experience at this restaurant. We made reservations to celebrate our anniversary…read moreand without a doubt I made the perfect choice. Hearing how this restaurant Redd Wood shares the primary owner of Redd, Richard Reddington; I knew I wasn't not going to be disappointed since Redd is a favourite of mine. Starting off with a few appetizers, the deviled eggs were great. I can't say the caviar was necessary since we both didn't really taste it and the filling for the deviled eggs overpowered the texture and taste of the caviar, nevertheless we both enjoyed these. We also placed in an order for the tuna tartare. This came on sticky rice and had a primary flavour of sesame. The tuna was fresh, and it was a fantastic appetizer. The only disappointment we had with this dish is it states there is pear which we did not find throughout the dish nor taste. We saw they offered caprese which was done with burrata instead of fresh mozzarella which we found worked beautifully. Served with marinated tomatoes and a lovely balsamic vinaigrette, this was very refreshing. Now onto mains, I opted in the Prime NY Strip (14oz). This was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The steak itself was tender, juicy and seasoned perfectly. For a side, I opted in for the Pommes Aligot (potato purée & alpine cheese) and this accompanied my steak perfectly. I can confidently say that this is one of the best steaks I've ever had from any restaurant. We found our server, Scott to be a pleasure. He was professional, hospitable, and made our experience that much better. Overall, this first experience at Redd Wood easily made it on my personal list of top 5 restaurants in Rochester.

First time visit with friends. We enjoy trying new restaurants together and typically order a…read morevariety of dishes that we can share. We were able to do this here. For the price, we were completely underwhelmed For starters, we ordered two different cocktails. The May queen was fabulous the bebbo was tasty, but you couldn't taste any gin in it We started with the Lyonnaise salad , smoked beets, Swedish meatballs, tuna tartare and chicken wings The salad was our favorite, the tuna lacked flavor and we detected no smokiness in the beets. The meatballs were light and the sauce flavorful, would've loved a few more June berries. Chicken wings were nicely spiced and no too saucy For the main we shared 2 steak frites- a bit more well done than the medium rare ordered but tender and tasty, fries are great- bordelaise sauce didn't have the depth of flavor I expected. For dessert we shared the lemon poppyseed cake and chocolate mouse. The cake was light and Lemony with a hint of poppyseed flavor. The mousse was very odd- super pale in color and the crunchy bits on top did not pair well with the texture of the mousse Service was attentive, sometimes a bit too much- reaching across the table to fill waters... maybe leave a bottle on the table? It was a completely male staff... Male servers, male, valets, male bartenders. We did wonder where the women were.

***4 Stars*** Good food, attentive service and cozy…read moreatmosphere. I enjoyed my meal and drinks. I didn't like sitting in the back room too much. A little dark and claustrophobic, but the front back area looks and feels more inviting. For appetizers, we ordered the tiradito, shrimp empanadas, oysters and bread with miso butter. I got the pork chop and my got the bolognese The tiradito was my favorite appetizer and it was also the most beautifully plated dish of the night. The rest of the appetizers were just okay. Oysters were just oysters and for $

Ah, low key a disappointment (I literally just looked to the sidebar and there's a review that says…read more"Shell will not disappoint," the irony). There's probably only ~20-30 seats in the back room, with a dark gray/green interior and golden accents (nice!). The bar looked beautiful as well, and I really liked the organic look of their appetizer plates. Steak Frite: Beef tartare on a deep fried potato piece. The potato feels like it's been mashed and reconstructed, so the exterior is nice and crisp while the inside is tender and smooth. The tartare was wonderfully acidic and flavorful However, the proportions felt off--the potato was too big and it felt more like Frites + steak rather than the other way around, the tartare wasn't really allowed to shine. Grilled fish: The fish today was black cod, with a Portuguese soup and potatoes. The fish disintegrated in my mouth, that's how soft it was! But...IT WAS HELLA SALTY!! I think it was a combo of the soup and the fish skin, but I couldn't finish the meal because of how salty it was :( Shrimp ragu: Pasta and shrimp, with a surprising amount of acidity. Pasta was al dente, which was nice. Was it worth the price? No, we could have made the same meal at home for four people for about $20 total. Coquito flan: Flan with granola served with a shot of coquito. Very rich, I don't think I have any critique on the flan as it was a very solid, Latin American-inspired flan. Did we just catch them on an off day? Unsure, but I can't in good conscious give an amazing rating.

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Angelina's, and from the moment we walked in, they made us…read morefeel truly special. The hostess and our server knew it was our anniversary from the reservation and wished us a happy anniversary right away. There was even a beautiful "Happy Anniversary" sign waiting for us on the table. The owner also stopped by personally to wish us a happy anniversary, and they surprised us with two small glasses of complimentary champagne. It was such a lovely way to start the evening. We ordered the panzanella salad, street corn, and a large, shareable ribeye with potatoes. Everything was superb--truly excellent. The service was impeccable, the atmosphere was romantic and low-key, and the entire experience was outstanding. They struck the perfect balance of making us feel celebrated without being over the top. For dessert, we had the funfetti cake, which was absolutely divine. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of our evening and can't wait to go back to Angelina's!

I've been meaning to come in for some time. I'm happy I finally made it happen!…read more The food was delicious! Each bursting with flavor. The Alannah's Garden N/A cocktail was phenomenal. I would've had ten more... The service was fast and friendly. Our server offered up various suggestions of house favorites. The ambiance was sleek with leather or leather-like chairs, wood tables and clean lines. The plates matched the decor as well. I'd consider coming back and trying some more from their summer menu. I look forward to trying from the fall and winter menus as well. I'll definitely be trying a dessert next time. Their s'mores one and funfetti cake both sounded delicious. I was too full from the appetizers and dinner to attempt a third course.

Amazing selection of liquors, food is excellent. Getting flights and appetizers is perfect hereread more

It took over an hour to get dinner. Food was ok, but over priced. Asked for a non-alcoholic beer,…read moredid not have any, ask for iced tea, did not have any, ask for coffee, did not have any, asked for a drink with grenadine, did not have any. Burger bun was burned. Asked for ranch dressing for the salad, did not have any. Told me she would bring some kind of dressing on the side, brought nothing, salad with no dressing. Could not recommend this place for dinner, maybe a good place for drinks but not dinner. Loud and service was slow, Tuesday night at 7...was not busy. Dissatisfied with the experience.

We called a few days before and got 7pm reservations for 4 on a Friday night. We were told upon…read morearrival that there would be a short wait but after a half hour at the bar, we asked again and were finally seated but then we had another wait before our server came over to verify our cocktails were still good and said he'd be back shortly. Nico was very busy, maybe too much so, to give prompt service. Same goes for the hostess who could even get to us as she was tasked with a big take-out order. Once Nico finally caught up he was entertaining and responsive. I think staffing needs improvement or reservations need to be spaced out better if they can't staff! They stretched themselves too thin having parties going in the back room at the expense of the main dining room. Once we got going, food and service was excellent. We had chicken parm, crab filled haddock, gnocchi, and shrimp. All were delicious. But the actual highlight for my wife and me was a shared wedge salad. The dressing was fantastic. Dinner was at a leisurely pace. Don't go if you have time constraints. A live pianist/singer added to the atmosphere.

The ambience and decor was very nice. The restaurant had an Italian feel. The staff was very…read morefriendly. The salad was fresh with vinaigrette dressing. The Chicken French with fettuccine on a bed of spinach was delicious. The assorted Italian desserts were scrumptious. I truly enjoyed my meal.

Was not impressed. Pretentious little place. Must have reservation or you are eating at bar. This…read morewas across the parking lot from our hotel. The little booths are lovely. We were fortunate to get one of those. It was decorated very tastefully for Christmas. Dinner was good, portion size for price was ok. My vegetable side was smaller than a baby portion, 4 string beans, one carrot piece. I had sesame salmon, and it wasn't anything special. Glaze on side tasted like from a bottle off supermarket shelf. Husband had the chicken french/lemon something. He enjoyed it. Just nothing impressed with the meals. Desserts however, are unbelievably delicious and generously portioned! Had a tough time making decision. This place, known for its desserts has a full bakery display when you walk in. We shared a slice of cake, we loved it. I would definitely come back for dessert. Most likely takeout, if ever in area again. I don't plan to ever return to Rochester. It was one time situational visit. Service was courteous & friendly.

I've been going to Phillips for years! Especially for their delicious desserts. I did pick up some…read moreslices today and was pretty disappointed in the sizes of the slices. They are much smaller than the last time I dined in. The white chocolate carrot cake seemed like a normal slice, but the caramel vanilla torte and the pecan caramel cheesecake both looked like half of actual slice. Three slices of desserts for $32 and receiving a three bite slice is insane. Highly disappointing for sure.

Excellent Food Service was good she took my drink away it…read morewas Grey Goose on the rocks and she thought it was gone when actually it still had some flavor in it! Dessert a Cheesy Eddies cheese cake was very over priced they need to get a different vender it was so small for $9 was way disappointing!! Can't say much about the ambiance .......love the decor and it could be a great ambiance if they could float some sound absorbers, that would b awesome! I would go back again for sure! I would recommend the short ribs, cooked to perfection and not a piece of fat at all, the Demi glaze was excellent, real mashed potatoes and I would add a little more garlic for my taste to the fresh green beans but they were fresh and very good! The dessert was good but not worth the price needs to b a bigger piece or get new venders ! My husband recommends the the fish fry biggest fish we ever saw actually had fish inside the tail cooked to perfection! I would give this place 4.5 stars

This is a really fun place to visit. The restaurant is in a restored firehouse, with a firehouse…read morethemed menu. They do pizza really well, but they also have a smoker and many smokehouse items are on the menu. Large portions, friendly, and lively service, and a great bar, at prices that are sane. Lots of beer on drafter by the bottle, and a decent wine selection. We love it here.

We went on a Wednesday to celebrate our 54th anniversary …read more My husband has a hearing problem and the waitress changed our table to a quieter corner to accommodate his needs. Our dinner was delicious from beginning to end. The cocktails were perfect. The calamari and our main course were also quite good. The chef bakes the bread daily as well as all the desserts! Both were outstanding. Warning- come hungry. Portions are large!

Great martini. Good food. Nice atmosphere. It's a nice place for casual dining. The bar looked…read morelike it would be a fun place to meet new friends.