Lots of choices - some are tasty, some are healthy, and some are both tasty and healthy. Definitely worth a trial visit or two. The menu has so many interesting options. It may become one if your favorites dinner spots. read more

We came in late on a Monday with no reservation, thinking it wouldn't be too crowded, but we were wrong! We were lucky enough to grab seats at the bar where a new bartender was training. He had a great, engaging personality and made some excellent recommendations for us. Drinks made to perfection. Prices were consistent with the area - not cheap by any means, but worth every penny. The atmosphere was lovely: cozy, dim-lit but still able to see, not overly loud, very pleasant. Can't wait to come back for brunch sometime! read more

My husband and I went to Crisp a few months ago and enjoyed it. I had a fried chicken sandwich, which was very crispy and delicious. I don't recall what hubby ate, but we both agreed we'd dine here again. Delicious! read more

Ordered a Caesar salad with chicken. Was asked if I wanted anchovies, I said yes. Salad came with no dressing, one anchovy and a quarter cup of dry chicken. There couldn't have been more than a half cup of lettuce. this little and I do mean little gem was $22. What a rip off. read more

I had a quick impromptu lunch with my wife here last week. I forget who the previous occupants were, but it doesn't matter, because hopefully Crisp is here to stay. I ordered the Chicken Fried Sandwich and my wife had the Texas Brisket Bahn Mi. I really enjoyed the chicken fried sandwich. It was nicely breaded and crunchy without being oily. It was also served with a nice soft brioche-like bun and tangy dressing. The accompanying fries were also nicely seasoned and crispy. My wife's Bahn Mi was just okay. I think we both love the original Vietnamese bahn mi too much, so this fusion Texas BBQ bahn mi just didn't do it for us. Too saucy, sweet and meaty. That covered up the taste of pickled vegetables and was one note (strangely reminded me of a McRib sandwich). I think the bread was also a little off from the original - more of a softer Kaiser roll than a crunchy French baguette. The service was fast and friendly. The interior of the restaurant is nicely renovated and clean. I will definitely return in the future. read more

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Nice atmosphere. Food is just ok, nothing special IMHO and over priced for what you get. 2nd time eating here. Service is good. We had a patient waitress as we had a few things to say about the food (not her fault). read more

Host was not pleasant, server was much better. The chips, salsa and guacamole was very good. Grain bowl, whatever the f@@k that is, was amazing. Pass on hot honey chicken and churros. When back in the ROC, i will try somewhere else. read more

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Great spot well done ladies! Came Here early around 5:15 to grab a couple apps and bottle of wine. The layout of place is very open and inviting. I love the taller table in the window in front and the window over the bar with the plants. Genius what they did with the support beams too. I walked back to look at their banquets/party/private dining area. Love the black. We didn't get a lot of food but enough to make me want to come back next time I am in town! Parking was pretty easy too! read more

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My review is one star because we went all the way into the city to try this place. Their website said that they were open BUT after we found a parking spot, walked down there, entered to a restaurant full of people we were told that they were technically closed. Apparently they had to switch over to dinner and wouldn't be serving until 4pm. BuT we were offered the option of sitting at the bar, drinking until then. No thank you. read more

Had dinner there last week with 2 buddies while in town for the pga championship. It wasn't busy which sort of surprised us. We all tried a few drinks and everything was good...old fashioned, sweet summer nights and the whiskey sour. For dinner, I had the churros and fried chicken. Frankly, I didn't know thar combination was a thing but my gosh was it delicious. The mini churros melted in my mouth and the chicken had good spice and crunch. I really want it again right now just thinking about it. Good service and pleasant ambience. read more

Crisp Rochester - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Food was delicious! Great location and vibe. Reservations needed. Fun menu and atmosphere

The best part about the restaurant was the server. The food overall was overpriced and pretty whatever. However that's not really the reason for my review. The cocktail list had Coquito on it and for those who don't know it's a beverage in Puerto Rican culture that is only intended for the Christmas season. It's the middle of February. If you're going to take something from another culture at least have the respect to use it appropriately. read more

Very disappointing. Ice cold eggs and congealed hollandaise sauce. couldn't even get hot water for tea!

Stopped by with a party of four for brunch. Sat outside on the patio where it was both quieter and more relaxed. Even though it ended up raining, we were kept dry enough to enjoy our meal. Server was good, cocktails were well made, food was excellent. We appreciated the variety of items on the brunch menu. One in our party is a carboholic, whereas I am more a keto friendly gourmand. Everyone was happy! A nice little LGTBQ+ friendly neighborhood joint with a laid back personality. read more

Crisp Rochester - Our cocktails - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

This place is FIRE. I am a big huge fan of Fish Tacos too. The menu choices made my decision much easier to make. I am not big on spicy, but i had my fish tacos made mildly. French fries were good with a tad bid of spice, and the fish was crispy crispy good. Place is not too expensive. Remember fish tacos are not always cheap either. But i was a happy camper. I will be coming back on my next visit. read more

I love the service and the ambiance. The reviews are mixed based on two different visits. The first time I went there for brunch with my sister and my mother and we absolutely loved everything. My only complaint then was that the music was a little bit too loud to talk to the people at your table, especially for that time of day. The second time I went with my husband. He got a catfish po-boy. He felt like they tried to make the bread different so they used an artisan bread but it was kind of fighting with the sandwich. It would have been better to have a softer bread. He also thought it was a bit bland and it was very wet either because it wasn't fried at the right temperature or something in the sauce. I got the fish tacos and I think all the toppings were on the sweet side. There was like a sweet coleslaw and pickled onion which were both sweet. It needed a little salt or a little Tang to balance it out but the fish was fried perfect. My daughter got a burger and loved it. We did enjoy the flight of deviled eggs. read more

Crisp Rochester - Deviled eggs - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

I've been coming to Rochester for about 15 years, and if there's one thing I've learned about people from Western New York, it's that they can drink.* I only mention this right now because this spot is (as far as I know) the only place on Earth where the mocktails ($13) are more expensive than the cocktails ($11). Why? I don't know, but you can't trust teetotalers, so I also feel like they should pay more if we have to hang out with them.** Anyhoo, we were looking for a good meal on a Monday, and I'm not sad a lot of the first spots we tried were closed, because we got a chance to try Crisp. We shared the absolutely MASSIVE and very, very delicious popcorn chicken to start. It was drizzled with truffle honey and served with a delightful dipping sauce, and it was enough chicken to be a main dish for four people having dinner. And it was an appetizer. We took most of it home, and enjoyed it again the next day. (Sometimes I forget that when you go outside NYC, portion sizes can skyrocket.) We also got down with the burger (two smashed patties, excellent fixins, and the Thai shrimp over sticky rice, which was well-executed and tasty, but I probably wouldn't get it again because I want to try that braised beef next time. Overall, this is just a quiet, low-key spot for good food and drink. That's just about all I want. _____________ *This could be a biased opinion based on who my wife's friends are. **This is a joke. I do know people that don't drink. I just don't like them very much. As Jim Jefferies once said, "If you don't drink, you're a boring **** and all your stories suck." read more

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made reservations for dinner on a Saturday around 7 and didn't seem busy until after we sat down. came a little early so had a drink at the bar before we got seated. the place felt cozy even with one tv showing movies at the bar. got the drink sleigh me and it was delicious, the rosemary was burned and smelled wonderful. we had to pay for our drinks at the bar before we sat to eat. got the best table (I thought) right in the front at the window. the service was quick, got the popular appetizers candied bacon and chicken poppers (I forget the name exactly). didn't wait to long for the food and I ended up getting the shrimp and grits. the boy got the oxtails. shrimp and grits could've had more shrimp and pot belly meat(too much grit). the oxtails was great so tender and a lot of meat. I also got another sleigh me cause I couldn't resist. would love to return for brunch and they said reservations are a must read more

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We called a month ago and reserved a table for 4 for 6:30 last night. Fast forward a month, we drive an hour to the restaurant only to be told that they didn't have a reservation for us, they were completely booked, and there was nothing they could do to fit us in. We even showed them the call to the restaurant a month ago in my phone history. They still wouldn't do anything even though they admitted that it was their mistake. It was extremely disappointing. We'd eaten there previously and had a great experience. We won't be back after this fiasco. read more

I tried the shrimp and grits, and I must say it wasn't good. The Grits were super lumpy, the shrimp wasn't grilled like advertised, and the only thing that saved the dish was the tomatoes which I've never had in grits before. The dish also said there would be pork belly in the dish, I had 3 small diced pieces total, the wife had maybe 2 pieces diced. Very disappointing, high reviews I'm not sure why. read more

Compliments to the kitchen. I don't think I've ever had a pork chop that good in my life.

Tom was great -food was really good too chicken and churros, lamb tacos, shrimp tacos and rotini (not fusilli) was all very very good It's a great neighborhood eatery read more

The food here was very mid at best nothing else to say about it. I was welcomed by male server who laughed in my face and i felt disrespected. But i did have a very kind female server who took my orders. I do like the ambiance and like the vibes it's giving. The bathroom was not very sanitary and has room to improve such as it's ambience, posters and smell. read more

We have gone to this place at least 20 times and it is one of our favorites in Rochester! The menu provides a refreshing change of pace, full of unique dishes that are clearly masterfully curated. We have yet to be disappointed! The pricing is a bit on the higher side, but in the current economy, I don't think it's that far off from other restaurants in the area- even the chain places. And the slightly higher cost is always worth it because the food is made from scratch(!), the menu is incredible, and we have yet to order a dish we did not love. (I am a staunch creature of habit but CRISP is the one place I trust to venture out and try something new) Not only is food is outstanding but the staff at CRISP are the best! Everyone is always warm, welcoming, and attentive. 10/10, CRISP. Would highly recommend! (And no, I'm not being paid for this review. We really just love it that much.) (EDITED TO ADD: everyone on here who is complaining about the lack of parking is a fool. It's in the downtown area -- what did you expect...??? If a 2,000-sq. ft. parking lot is so important to you, go to an Applebees??? Because leaving a bad review because you can't parallel park is crazy work.) PS- the aesthetics of this place are also CHEFS KISS. I would like them to decorate every corner of my house thank u. read more

My gluten-free and vegetarian friends went with me and I am dairy free. We tried to find things on the menu that accommodated us which was easy and that's what made me excited for this place. although the prices were not the hype as we discovered. we started off with the chips and salsa and guacamole which was the best part of the experience plus the drinks! My drink was $14 and was pretty good, Super Gay vodka, fresh lemon, lavender simple, muddled strawberries and cucumbers. I got chicken and churros for $22. But only came with three pieces of chicken and these bite-size churros with no filling in the middle. My friend also got the baked brie goat cheese and jam but there was like 5% baked brie and it was like all goat cheese, and the cheese was half melted. I will give it another shot, next time i do want to try the tacos as I've heard good things. Parking was difficult although they have outdoor seating. Service was great although the food is what knocked down two stars. read more

Crisp Rochester - chicken and churros - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Stopped in with a reservation for brunch on a Sunday and was sat promptly. We had a coquito, which was creamy and sweet but a little costly at $14. Highly recommend getting The Triple B shared plate, which was two super fluffy warm biscuits and candied bacon served with house made maple butter for $15. It was spectacular and very filling. I ordered the chicken and churros - 3 buttermilk fried chicken tenders which were crispy, but lacked seasoning on the chicken itself and could have used more hot honey on the side. The cinnamon churros were bite size, crispy/sweet exterior and fluffy interior. My husband had the Chicken and biscuit benny which was made with cream gravy instead of traditional hollandaise. Chicken was still flavorless, helped though by the gravy. Eggs perfectly poached and home fries basic but nice and crispy. I would recommend getting the biscuits and bacon and hold off on entrees. Was able to find street parking not far away. Prices were a little high for the area, but fun and pleasant staff. read more

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Went to Crisp last night for dinner and had a great meal. I got the blackened catfish with collard greens and hush puppies. All of them were delicious, best I've ever eaten. My wife got the fried chicken breast tenderloins with churros and she enjoyed her meal too. Service was good, but it took a while for the food to come out. I attribute it to the fact that they cook everything to order. Overall a good experience and we will definitely go back again. read more

A-mazing Sunday brunch once again. The brunch board was light yet filling. I also had (not pictured) a Grain Bowl, my mom had the Keto Scrambler and a friend of ours had the Hangover Bowl sans the hangover. They both said the Bloody Mary's were tasty and my mimosa complimented everything I ate. Service was efficient and speedy given the amount of tables seated outside for brunch. The ambiance was lovely people watching and enjoying the company of my mom and friend. I definitely believe 3rd time will be a charm when I come back for brunch again soon! read more

Crisp Rochester - Chef's choice brunch board - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

I met a friend here for dinner last week. We ordered the hush puppies and millionaire's bacon as appetizers. Both were great! We both decided on the shrimp and grits as an entrée and we weren't disappointed. I think we scarfed them down in under ten minutes. Very rich and flavorful. The ambience and service was excellent and the price for the quality and portions was truly outstanding, which is rare these days at higher end restaurants. I definitely recommend eating here! read more

Bacon was good. Fish tacos were good. Drinks were amazing. Friends said the churros were bland. Another friend said the pork chop was the best he'd ever eaten. My wife said that her chicken sandwich was good but nothing to write home about. Staff were very friendly and helpful. 5 stars for service. Decor seemed nice but I wasn't really paying much attention to it tbh. Street parking is meh. Need to find a way to block the wind from coming in. read more

An eclectic mix of dishes with wonderful surprises and novel twists. I got the chicken fingers and churros which came with a sweet honey sauce. The side salad was fresh and delicious and the churros to die for. Lovely local wine selection. Pleasant atmosphere and excellent service! Can't wait to go back! read more

Crisp Rochester - Chicken and churros, side salad, glass of Riesling. - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

A classy, relaxed, upscale atmosphere with a *delicious* menu lunch. I ordered the Fall Grain Bowl, which was topped the best fried tofu I've ever had. Period. My friend ordered the tacos with carnitas and was nearly licking her plate. We were very well taken care of, and decided to order a slice of the peanut butter pie each to top off our meal. We'll definitely be back for dinner soon, and are looking forward to trying the Sunday/Monday brunch menu! read more

Crisp Rochester - Fall Grain Bowl - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Five stars all around for this new GEM of an eatery on the corner of Meigs & Clinton, directly across from The Playhouse! It's feels as though it's been on this corner for years even though they've only been open for a matter of weeks. The interior is beautifully appointed and I really like the setup of the bar. My date and I opted to sit outside on a sunny day and take in the sights - a great option if weather permits. Everything we ordered was fabulous. I want to say THANK YOU to Crisp for having a lovely N/A cocktail menu - making it easy for my friend who is pregnant to enjoy a drink alongside me without feeling left out in any way. I think word about this is spreading since she was not the only pregnant person enjoying lunch the day we went! My margarita was perfection, served with a salted rim and very well-balanced. We ordered the daily board, honey truffle popcorn chicken, and the vegan burrito. I'd order any item again and am currently craving the baguette they serve alongside the daily board - covered in yummy herbs and a perfect compliment to the cheeses offered. Trying to choose what to order is difficult, so I say bring a group and give the whole menu a go. I can't wait to dine here all the time and support this incredible new business that already feels like a Rochester staple. Thanks for an amazing experience, team Crisp! read more

Very cute spot. Food was delicious and my waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. Would definitely go back.

This was my second time at Crisp. The first was disappointing mainly because the restaurant couldn't handle the Saturday night crowd and a private party. I posted a negative review about my salad and the owner disputed my claims even though I heard a what the bartender said about it. My second visit was much better. Took my parents for brunch to celebrate my mother's birthday weekend. The service was fantastic. Our waiter Donald was wonderful and very helpful. My parents ordered the stuffed French Toast and thought it was fantastic. I ordered The Fried Chicken Benedict. It was good not great. All in all though it was a very positive experience. read more

I loved their food! The service was nice, but it is a tad slow for the food to come out. I may come back to try again, but not on a Sunday afternoon. Seems like LGBTQ ‍ friendly too! I want to try other food in the menu, so i will be back read more

Crisp Rochester - Chicken and churros - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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My husband and I tried Crisp for our anniversary this week and we will definitely be back. I loved the chic but cozy atmosphere. The server was so helpful and friendly & the food was outstanding. I highly recommend! read more

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Great brunch option, have been recommending to others. They do classics and Tex-Mex-inspired options well. Great, wide variety in the menu, and they are gracious about alterations to orders. Plenty of vegetarian meat substitute options. Both the menu and the performance of the chefs+cooks make for some great dishes. The chicken in the Bennie had a kick to it which was great. The Big Ole Burrito had the right amount of ingredients, so as to not be dried out. The chips were ok, slightly less than fresh but certainly didn't need them as the burrito was plenty large. Service is very kind. Do suggest double checking your order before it goes in, if they don't do so themselves, just to ensure you get the right thing, especially if you request modifications. They are one of few places open on Mondays for brunch in the city. They only offer one menu at a time so keep in mind the time of day so you don't set your heart on something on a different menu. read more

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Mother's Day Brunch w rez, party of six... Everyone's entrees were generous and delicious. Waiter was attentive. Atmosphere was quite pleasant. Two virgin Bloody Marys were $24! A bit over the top, considering there's zero alcohol(?) read more

I tried Crisp for the first time for my birthday and it was awesome! The food was amazing! The cocktails were also fantastic. I loved the atmosphere and all of the employees were incredibly nice and accommodating. I will definitely be back - this place is awesome! read more

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