Excellent service, excellent food , romantic and upscale , beautiful ambiance. Cocktail was on the small side for the premium that you're already paying. Other than that, a great restaurant . read more

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We had a fantastic dinner at Gio's. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and the sides really elevated the meal. The brussels sprouts and asparagus were delicious, and the mashed potatoes and mac & cheese were rich, creamy, and indulgent. Even though we were full, dessert was a must. The gingerbread cheesecake was a great seasonal option with warm spice, and the brownie was rich, fudgy, and perfect for chocolate lovers. The service truly stood out -- the staff was incredibly accommodating, which made the experience even better. The elegant, historic ambiance makes Gio's a great choice for a special night out. We'll definitely be back. read more

Gio's Prime 26 - Seafood Near Me - Rochester, New York

Changes. New owner. New thoughts. This is or at least was a classical steakhouse. I've been coming there since they opened. Not all changes are good changes, In my and my wife's opinions, it was not a good change. As I was saying, it was a classical look somewhat masculine, in much the same way as the original Chicago Morton Steakhouse was. Among other things, I believe they actually brought in more tables more chairs, and potential more money. Nothing wrong with that, nothing wrong with the owner, but possibly not so enjoyable for the customers. It now has a different vibe. I will say the food is just as good and the service is ALMOST as good, almost. Last night was my 42nd Wedding anniversary. Originally we had a reservation for five people, and then changed it to three people, several days before the actual reservation. At the last minute, my third. person had to cancel due to health. I asked the hostess if I could have a table big enough for four even though it was only two. I was there at 6:55 PM and the hostess told me unfortunately all the tables are?ALL reserved. I had trouble believing it, because there was only one maybe two table. being used at the moment. I then ask about the bar which I ended up deciding to eat at. After deciding to eat at the bar, we were warming back up on the enjoyment, we loved The new bar, or at least new since I was there, and it was a great meal. No problems happy customers. When I left the bar and went past the restaurant, I HAD to look, I had to see how busy were they on Thursday night that they COULDN'T give the table that we wanted. What I saw was at least 80% of the tables were EMPTY at 8:45. Chances are those tables were NEVER used. That is my PROBLEM with the new restaurant and the new service. By the way, I was at the same restaurant two weeks before combined I probably have spent about $1000 in those two weeks. The restaurant is downtown with more crime. The majority of the people that can afford to go there do not live in the city yet in the past I was more than willing to drive from Pittsford for the BETTER meal with Better SERVICE, rather than go to Black and Blue Or Max''s which are priced similarly. For years I've been telling EVERYBODY that will come to Rochester, if you want the BEST steakhouse then you have to go to Tournedos. I would say it was as good as any Top level steakhouse in any big cities. Unfortunately, I can NO LONGER say it is special or THE BEST steak houses in Monroe County. Instead of being incredibly loyal, I Now, will be looking at other restaurants, including Tournedos which is why I dropped it from 5 stars to FOUR read more

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We dined here in July , I filled out the questionnaire about our experience and said although the food in the main was good the service was horrible, Shanique promptly reached out to apologise and wanted to give us a better experience or a refund , I was very impressed but unfortunately nothing has happened since then , I emailed to say I was disappointed not to hear from them but hoped all was ok ... crickets. Why bother reaching out to as customer then not acting on it , they have actually made things worse .Not a great impression. read more

Attended a private party here. Really enjoyed the service, food, and atmosphere. Would definitely return. Filet was cooked well and on point. Broccolini was spicy but really enjoyed it. Mashed potatoes were great as well. To start I had the mixed green salad. Also incredibly delicious. Would definitely come back again. And would also recommend this restaurant for parties as well. read more

Gio's Prime 26 - Seafood Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I picked this place for my 60th birthday, hoping it was like Tournedos from before. Nothing had changed except it was older and needed some refreshing. We were given the pitch when we were seated about how they are the only restaurant whom dry age their steaks in house. They highly recommended them, which is why we chose Gio's. Our server who came to take our dinner order after 20 minutes of sitting unattended , had to be reminded that we had not ordered drinks yet. It was not busy. He apologized, and said "by the way, we are out of all of our dry aged steaks. " Overall, they were not busy, the service did not match the price, and they did not have their signature entrees. I doubt they will make it much longer with those things happening. read more

My husband and I ate at Tournedos for our wedding anniversary last weekend and had a really excellent experience. We had been hearing about how Tournedos is one of Rochester's best restaurants, but always assumed it was more of a 'hotel restaurant' and not the kind of atmosphere or menu we would be interested in....but we have been nearly everywhere else in Rochester and wanted to try something new, so I made a reservation. The food photos on Yelp helped us feel confident in our decision, though we were a little confused by some of the recent reviews talking about slow service, poor quality meals and a change in management. I am really happy to say our experience was all around great, from the service to the drinks to the meal to the extras lavished on us as folks celebrating a milestone. We arrived for our 6:30 pm reservation at exactly 6:30 pm. Upon entering, we took advantage of the free coat-check service, and approached the hostess. Our table was ready and we were seated in a corner table in a dining room that was about 60% full. The level of noise was low compared to what we had expected, and my hubs and I were able to converse without needing to raise our voices. We were immediately greeted by our server, Melissa, who brought menus and offered us our choice of iced tap water or sparkling (we took tap). We were also served fresh-out-of-the-oven bread, which came with plenty of whipped, easy-to-spread butter and an olive-oil-and-seasoning blend with large pieces of roasted garlic. Knowing that we wanted dessert, we decided to each have a single piece of bread, but then the bread was so warm with a perfect crust...I had 2 pieces and my hubby finished the loaf. Melissa was very attentive and efficient, taking our drink order and bringing our drinks in a very reasonable amount of time - I had a glass of pinot noir (in a huge glass with a very generous pour), and my hubby had a glass of cider. The restaurant also served us two complimentary glasses of champagne to help us celebrate our anniversary - unexpected and classy. For our dinner, we ordered: -- the colossal shrimp cocktail to start (3 very large shrimp, served cold with lemon and cocktail sauce - really good, really fresh) -- the aged porterhouse steak (at over 20 ounces, we split this, and the kitchen offered to slice it for us to make serving it easier, and we took them up on that) -- two sauces - the au poivre (pepper) sauce (which was very mild) and the béarnaise (very good) (and these were both complimentary/not charged) -- two side veggies (which are ala cart) - the asparagus (a large portion of 18 stalks, cooked perfectly) and the thousand-layer potatoes (thinly sliced potatoes cooked/baked with a cream cheese sauce over top). Although the steak was cooked a little more rare than we ordered, everything was delicious. We both agreed it was one of the best meals we've had in a long time. I'll also note that the meals are served on a cart, which is such an elegant presentation, and throughout the meal, Melissa checked on us numerous times. Finally, it was time for dessert, which was compulsory as this was a special occasion. Melissa wheeled over the dessert cart, full of digestifs, after-dinner liquors and dessert, and then slowly and deliberately showed us each dessert, close up, while explaining all the details. Everything looked great, but we decided on the Broadway chocolate cake with the layer of cheesecake in the middle, and we asked for a side of whipped cream (my husband's weakness). We also ordered coffees (caffeinated for the hubs, decaf for me - both were fresh and very good), and an amaro nonino digestif, which came served in a cute special glass. The kitchen hand whipped the whipped cream fresh, so that took a few extra minutes, but overall, the coffees and dessert were on the table at the same time, no excessive waiting. I am giving Tournedos 5 stars because it really represents the experience we had - service was excellent, food quality was excellent, wait times were normal, ambiance was lovely, menu selection was great, and, though this was a pricey meal at $250 with tax and tip, compared to what we can get locally for that price, I felt this was an exceptional value. It's not every day we shell out that kind of money, but on a special occasion, and knowing the service we received, we would do it again. Last note - the bill was delivered with two house-made, dark-chocolate truffles which were also excellent. And such a nice little end-of-evening treat! read more

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Wow! Went here for an educators dinner. Four courses were served and there was a wide array of choices - something for everyone. I had colossal shrimp. They were HUGE, which made it a bit tricky to eat. I loved how they were plated with a lemon wrapped in cheesecloth (no seeds fall out when squeezed) and a bit of seaweed salad on the side. FOr the second course I went with the mixed greens salad with balsamic. Would have loved a bit more cucumber, tomato, carrot, and onion, but it was a great way to get in some vegetables before the main entree. So happy that I ordered the filet. The server asked if I would like it medium or medium rare. The medium was the perfect pink inside and with a nice curst on the outside. It was certainly a steak to remember. The sides of green beans and fingerling potatoes were served family style. I loved the seasoning and crispness of the potatoes. Such a great meal. It took a while for the dessert to arrive, but it was worth the wait. A flourless chocolate cake, so rich and silky. Definitely a top notch steakhouse. I recommend using their valet parking service because the street parking is limited. read more

Gio's Prime 26 - Filet mignon - perfect crust and pink inside, melt in your mouth quality. Loved the crispness and seasoning of the fingerlings. - Seafood Near Me - Rochester, New York

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$100 steak isn't too expensive of it's as good as this. We ate in the lounge and it was exactly what I wanted.

I struggled with how to rate this. I will explain more but if I broke it down it would be rated- Food 4 Service 2.5 Ambiance 3.5 This was my first visit so we arrived early to make sure we could find it and park. They had valet service which was quick when we arrived and when we pick up the vehicle after dinner. We were seated at our exact reservation time. They brought water to the table immediately on a cart with several water options-still, sparkling, iced. It was 15 min before our waitress arrived to ask if we wanted any other drinks. Bread was brought and a few minutes later they brought butter and a very garlicky dipping oil. We had the crab cake, Caesar salad, crustacean bisque, domestic Filet Minion, steak fries, ribeye and cheesecake. All sides are extra and shareable. Steaks come with your choice of sauce and we both chose the butter. All of the food was good but nothing was exceptional. In regards to the service the biggest issues were that it was slow and not attentive. We had to ask for additional drink. Table wasn't cleared between servings, waitress forgot there was a birthday at the table so didn't offer us that dessert. Waited 20 min after meal and all plates were cleared for waitress to come back and ask about dessert or the check. We didn't eat our dessert there and I think we were there a little over two hours. The restaurant has good decor and decent acoustics. We had a table next to us that decided to FaceTime and take phone calls so that took away from the experience but that isn't the restaurants fault. If I lived in the area I might try to give them another shot to see if the service was better. read more

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Came on a Friday for brunch with the girls. Our reservations were for 1:45, and when we arrived, we were the only ones there! Not bad, as it was a holiday week. We did the brunch menu, where you select a drink, app, main & dessert. Everything was phenomenal, there is a dark ambiance there so it could be quite romantic! I had a glass of Sauvignon blanc, colossal shrimp, crustacean bisque & fudge brownie dessert. The shrimp were truly colossal, the bisque had huge chunks of crab & lobster in it, with a buttery bisque! So good, I wanted more! We will be back! Such a deal! read more

Gio's Prime 26 - Crustacean bisque and grilled bread - Seafood Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Beautiful building tucked at the end of Broadway in downtown Rochester. Exceptional dining experience - best in Rochester in my humble opinion (IMHO) - and it was our first time dining here. Valet only parking makes dining here an easy choice, although I did not see an accessible entrance. Once inside and up the stairs, the restaurant is to your left, restrooms are to the right. The hostess assured me that if a patron needs an accessible entrance, please simply notify the valet upon arrival and there is a side entrance with a lift off of the main lobby. The restaurant has dark wood paneling, hardwood floors, Roman shades - classy decor, yet cozy - and a large wine cellar. We were seated promptly, menus were provided, and Brandon & Megan took wonderful care of us. We were not rushed to put in an order, had time for a drink, bread and conversation. The oil with roasted garlic was perfect with the warm, crusty bread. We started with the marinated roasted beet salad - they plated it separately for us - and then ordered two of the best steaks ever. Seasoned and cooked perfectly, my 8oz petite wagyu ribeye was tender, flavorful, and simply delicious. Hubby also enjoyed his 18oz wagyu bone-in ribeye. The rich horseradish cream sauce and side of button & crimini mushrooms put the meal over the top. Warm hand towels were brought out after the dishes were cleared - very nice touch! Brandon wheeled over the cart of in-house made desserts and a variety of cordials. Hubby chose the banana bourbon bread pudding and I had the apple crisp. While the apple crisp was good, I highly recommend the bread pudding - the one spoonful I had was fantastic! And, as an added treat, Brandon brought us two house-made truffles with the check. The truffles were dark chocolate and a perfect way to end the meal. We enjoyed the evening, the atmosphere, and especially the food. Looking forward to our next meal here. read more

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Definitely one of the best steaks in Rochester. I vacillate between a few restaurants for the best steak in town. In no particular order: Tournedos, Char Steak & Lounge at Strathallan Hotel and Max Chophouse. Depending on the cut, the steaks are pretty close at all 3 restaurants. However, Tournedos definitely wins for best atmosphere. Tables are spaced out well and it does not feel like you're dining in a hotel lobby. There is also an air of elegance and luxury that is missing at the other restaurants. Waiters push around a drink and dessert cart, which I am sure they find annoying, but it does add some novelty and hospitality to the dining experience. Sure, it's a bit of a show but I feel like it brings diners back to an era they may not have even experienced with tableside service. The menu is printed on one gigantic page of thick cardboard. A little different, but at least is easily navigable without the need to turn any pages. On my most recent visit, I went straight to the Texas Wagyu Bone-In Ribeye. It was excellent and pretty comparable to Char's Delmonico Ribeye. I enjoyed their house steak sauce, which was BBQ based and a bit sweet. My wife preferred the bordelaise sauce. Her filet was cooked perfectly and she liked it more than Char's filet. We ordered crab cakes and a Caesar salad to share. We also ordered fries and mushrooms as sides. Everything was delicious including the Bananas Fosters Dessert. Service was decent and food came out in a timely manner. Price-wise, Tournedos might be the most expensive out of the restaurants I listed. However, it's a good splurge for the special occasion. read more

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We sat in the bar area at a table and the vibe was super chill and our server had great recommendations. Everything tasted excellent, the only bad part was the risotto portion was really small but it was super good. read more

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The service was very excellent. I love ambiance especially the way the lights was dimmed. I had the king salmon with the shrimp on top which was great. The bar tender was also a great host. read more

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I've been here a few times over the years. Food has changed for the worst. Service took very long even for drinks. Who ever decorated since it change owners needs to redo it again nothing really matches. It's history. read more

This place has a reputation of being fancy with good steaks. Thus, we decided to have a post Valentine's day celebration to try it out. Unfortunately, we were quite disappointed with the experience, staff, and food. For the price that we paid, the service at the Golden Corral would have been comparable. The steaks that were so highly hyped on with a giant 1 page tablet describing the dry aged experience really did not live up the hype that we were hoping for. The dishes were large and heavy protein ones that made the meal feel like a chew fest all the way through. The staff seemed harried and burnt out. We ordered the Porter steak dry aged. It was an impressive sized cut of meat and it was a good steak but it was not spectacular. It felt kind of a chore to eat after half way because despite the large portion, there was not a side to break up the textures and flavor thus making this dish somewhat cumbersome to finish. We also ordered the feast of 7 fishes; another impressive dish on presentation but it a whole bowl of seafood. Delicious on the first few bites but definitely needs to be a dish shared by many people as it was a heavy protein dish without a pasta or something else to break up the protein. Would recommend calling side dishes for all their dishes but I feel the restaurant should revisit smaller protein portion with more balanced other textures. However, it was the service that was truly disappointing. We ordered our food at 8 pm and didn't get the food until 9:15 pm. we were the only ones with another couple that came at 9 for drinks. We were already not hungry from waiting that long and tired. The bartender was also our waiter and appeared harried; he made his rounds to ask people how they were doing but did not really seem to care but doing it out of obligation. By the time we paid our bill it was 10 p.m and we were pretty tired and i had to get up to go to the bar and there were people there, one standing there looking at me but made no move to the waiter that I was here to pay the bill. When he did notice I was there, the check was pretty much tossed at me while another person next to them was counting a large stack of cash. It felt tacky to see them count their cash in front of customers. The person who was also with coats and valet also pretty much crumpled my coat and tossed it at me. It it safe to say we will not be returning to this place. We tried to give feedback but there was no response, but given how harried everyone seemed, this is also not surprising. read more

Gio's Prime 26 - Wagyu Meatballs - Seafood Near Me - Rochester, New York

Really polite and respectful service Delicious food Love the atmosphere - even took a photo of the gorgeous flowers on the grand piano in the entry read more

Gio's Prime 26 - Gorgeous flowers on grand piano in entry - Seafood Near Me - Rochester, New York

Very disappointed.We were out for Valentine Day dinner, hoping for good meal.Party of eight and all in all maybe half of us were somewhat satisfied. Server was nice and friendly , but timely ,between courses. In short, the food was merely acceptable and the prices were stratospheric - way overpriced for what you get ,don't waste your money. Nothing like our last dinner there . We will not consider to go back . read more

Our party of five enjoyed one of the finest meals ever. Upon arrival, a well mannered valet opens your doors, escorts you out and saves you the trouble of finding a parking spot. Once inside the stately building, you are greeted by a hostess who points you to the coat check if you so desire and escorts you to a well appointed table. From the warm, sliced bread, right from the oven with a tasty garlic olive oil, to the extraordinary appetizers, this place doesn't disappoint. All food was cooked to perfection. The wait staff knows how to serve drinks and coffee and cuisine. They were polite and gracious and knowledgeable about every menu item. The table was set perfectly with appropriate flatware and suitable ramekins. The wine list is more than adequate for eclectic tastes, providing choices for delightful pairings with everything that is on their interesting and diverse menu. The bartenders mixed perfect drinks, a rarity these days. Fine dining is not forgotten in this establishment that has only gotten better since the last time we were here a few months ago when I awarded 4 stars. Much has improved in six months. Hot terry cloth towels for the guests after the main course was taken away and the table cleaned up. There is a noticeable upgrade to this fine dining restaurant, which went from very good to superb. Then came dessert. Oh my. A well informed staff member wheeled out a cart that contained very fine liqueurs, cognacs and ports, and an assortment of desserts that were as artistically presented as they were delicious. The bread pudding with croissant base was out of this world. As was the apple crisp, and every other item we tried. The coffee cups remained filled. Tournedos is a destination restaurant; well worth a trip from Buffalo for the cuisine and ambience. If I could award a sixth star, I would. read more

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Tournedos Steakhouse is a gem of a restaurant. They have remodeled and updated both the inn at broadway along with the steakhouse. They have added a jazz bar in the lower level, and plan on announcing opening acts. But the gem is the food and service at the steakhouse. We had a group of five-seared at a large booth/table. They didn't try to squeeze you in to a smaller table which so many restaurants try to do. Service was the best-timely, professional and knowledgeable. Now the food-from appetizers that were excellent-crab cakes were 99.9% crab. French onion soup-excellent the old French way. Steaks-best filet I've had in a real long time-grilled perfectly (4 of us the filet-all done to perfection)-now come the sides-most restaurants have mediocre sides-not here-potatoes, French fries, creamed spinach not only were hot and freshly made,but were some of the best sides I've ever had. By the way, the bread they bring out-hot, fresh and amazing. I encourage all of you that are thinking about going-go-you will not be disappointed. In today's world where there is a 50/50 chance of not having a great dining experience-this place will reduce the odds to 99.9 to 1. read more

Tournadoes continues to be one of my favorite establishments in Rochester. Whether it's for a special occasion or an opportunity to reconnect with a good friend, it does not disappoint. To my delight the menu has been revamped to include some unexpected, delicious options! read more

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I've been a patron there for about 10 years. I won't be going back after my last 3 visits with the Valentine's Day debacle that I just experienced. I'll leave it at that. I will miss what they once were. read more

Had the opportunity to enjoy the Mother's Day Brunch this afternoon. The food and service are always on point. Something we take for granted is the property itself and its history. We were fortunate to cross paths with Mr. Gerald Adamson on our way out. It was during our conversation with him that we realized that we have been building memories here for over 20 years. We've celebrated many milestones and holidays here with family and friends. We thank him for his time, insight and conversation. If you hadn't found time to visit here, keep it in mind for your next dinner, party or celebration! read more

WOW. That is all I have to say. Our hostess, Gerald, was a very sweet queen who took us on an in-depth exploration of the history behind this building. The food and the service exceeded our expectations - our steaks were perfectly cooked and our server Adam was an absolute delight. We really loved the table-side escargot service. The best part was the VERSACE furniture. read more

An absolutely gorgeous venu with impeccabley attention service & spectacular food. Definitely recommend! read more

Gio's Prime 26 - Lamb - Seafood Near Me - Rochester, New York

Great place when we last ate there but heard the latest changes made it go downhill. Not sure if we want to go back, spend the money, and be disappointed. Leo the server is always wonderful! read more

The best filet mignon EVER! Tender and rare, charred to perfection on the outside. Family style vegetables, delicious bread, and garlic mashed potatoes hit the spot. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to try Tournedos for our anniversary. There's valet parking and the restaurant is located inside the inn. The lobby is very cute and fancy-ish. Make a reservation if you're going on a weekend. There's a wall of wine and the decor is old school fancy. There's literally a dessert cart. The service is very formal and pretty efficient. We picked several items to try. For apps we got the tuna & salmon poke and the pickled beets salad with goats cheese. The poke had good texture as it was large chunks of fish. The fish sits on top a bed of seaweed salad with about 4 pieces of thin wonton chips. The dish was on the salty side for me, I think it needs more sesame oil to offset the really salty flavor. I also think it needed more chips. The pickled beets salad was a refreshing way to start the meal and get your vegetables in. I don't think it was anything too interesting because it tasted like the pickled beets and goats cheese I can get at wegmans. For entree we got the dry aged bone-in rib and the kobe beef. The dry aged bone in-rib was disappointing. It was under-seasoned and the texture was stringy. The steak was cooked perfectly though so we're not sure the flavor and texture was so off. The kobe beef saved the day!! It comes with a nice bottle of sake which was so creamy and delicious. The kobe is served on a wooden platter with some wooden tongs so you can grill your meat on the hot stone it came with. There's also ponzu sauce on the side. I LOVED it all. The meat was melt in your mouth soft. Don't grill it for too long, the server told us 10 seconds on each side but honestly you only need 3 seconds on each side! I tried the meat by itself and that was so good. The sauce though was so good with it too! I am so glad we tried this dish! We got some wine but I'm not a wine expert so the only thing I can say is chardonnay I got was delicious and had a very nice buttery flavor. Overall, I think I will be back to try the regular wagyu steak. read more

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This is one of our favorite Restaurants in Rochester. Food and service were wonderful! The update is not good. The wood and moody ambiance is gone. read more

Valet service upon entry. Walking into the hotel is beautiful! Wish the atmosphere in the restaurant was the same. When you walk in, it feels very bright and sterile and the music selection is interesting... Not the dark, romantic ambiance my wife and I were expecting. Service and food were good and they have a sommelier that walks around frequently. For the price of their dishes, we expected the food to be exceptional. Came here for the steak and disappointed my top shelf wagyu was overcooked and too charred. After 15 minutes, my replacement steak still was not ready. My wife and I got full from the other food we ordered and ended up not ordering it. Staff was friendly and understanding and took it off our bill. Overall, this was a fine experience, but will frequent other restaurants that are more in line with our expectations. read more

We have been here many times. Took my son for his 35 birthday one may 6. We will never return Four meals , 3 different types of "Kobe" steaks all almost 100 each. Was a waste of money. One steak went back once for recook. They tasted like they were purchased from save a lot. The tuna we ordered was good. What a total disappointment and waste of almost five hundred dollars including tip and no alcohol ordered. New owners need to step up to the plate. read more

My sister-friend, Gail, took me for my birthday dinner to Tournadoes Steak House in the Broadway Inn tonight. The restaurant is so nice and the staff is amazing! Everyone was welcoming, from the Valet, to the Coat Check young Lady, the Hostess, the wait staff who gave us water and Brandon, our waiter. This is one of the special occasion dress up dinner with family, or date night places.I had the Filet Tournadoes, Gratin Potatoes and Gail had the Crab Cake. Delish!! read more

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After many wonderful years of dining here, the service has taken a major turn for the worse. Several less than heart filled management apologizes followed but in the end, a four hour dinner costing $800, a waitress that disappeared for 45 minutes, and a staff member telling us she's hiding was beyond belief. When finally returning, she offers no explanation and informs us she won't return to our table with the check because she's having issues. Not what you'd expect from an higher end steakhouse. If you've enjoyed Tournedos in the past, you'll likely be disappointed. read more

This was always our go to place to celebrate big occasions in our family and in the past, we always had a great experience when it was the previous owners. We celebrated my mother in laws birthday and got a private room for around 20 people. While the food was okay, I was shocked at how unorganized everything seemed. It took them an hour to get our food order (from a pre-selected menu) and then each course took a very long time in between to come out. We were seated at 6:30 and didn't leave until 10. When dinner came, they brought out random sides not on the menu because they had run out of food. They also missed one of the guests order so they didn't get their food until everyone else was done. Then the dessert was completely different than what the menu had and what the server told us it was going to be. How does that happen when you book a private party, have a pre-selected menu, and know how many people there will be? They only had 1 server for our large group. We later found out that we were supposed to have another server, but they called out sick. I felt like management did a really poor job at organizing this for us so I would not recommend them for private events especially for the cost. read more

Not surprisingly, given its rating here and its cost, Tournedos is high class and excellent. I am fairly certain that it was the best steak I have ever had. We started with the calamari, which we devoured. It may have been the first calamari I have actually liked. The preparation was perfect for each of us, with noticeable differences between medium and medium rare. My husband had the porterhouse (for his birthday), and it was sliced for him but plated in the shape of the original cut, and he was given an additional plate. It had a perfect sear, and the tenderloin was very tender. Another in our party ordered the wagyu strip regular cut and also enjoyed it immensely. I prefer filets, as they don't have much marbling and take seasoning well. I couldn't decide which I wanted, but luckily they offer a trio of their popular styles - Oscar style, Maitre D' butter, and Au Poivre sauce. I had never had Oscar style steak before so I was pleasantly surprised by the crab and hollandaise, but it was surpassed by the other two. The 4oz filets were the perfect amount together, allowing me to even have some of the two sides we ordered - asparagus and maple bourbon mashed sweet potatoes. The asparagus was a little underwhelming but still good. The potatoes were so unique and a perfect side for the evening. We paired our steaks with bourbon and a CA red. We did not ask for recommendations, but I have no doubt the waitstaff would be very knowledgeable. The entire aesthetic points to that fact. Finally, we ended with the creme brûlée and a chocolate goddess dessert. Both stellar, though not the stars of the evening. Given cost, this is not somewhere we will frequent, but it was a perfect restaurant for a celebration. They are experts at what they do, and are miles above Black &Blu and any other steakhouse I've been to in the Rochester area so far. I'd give 10 stars if it were possible. Well done! read more

Gio's Prime 26 - Goddess cake - Seafood Near Me - Rochester, New York

We were there in December, the place was beautifully decorated and the staff was very pleasant. It appeared that they had totally overbooked as we waited to be served for an hour and a half after our reservation time. The food was very good once it was received. I would consider returning but not at a busy time. read more

Our Valentines Dinner was really nice. Our server gave us excellent recommendations and we enjoyed our meal overall. We ate the Risotto and Lobster Crab Cake to start and then went on to the Rib Eye and Lamb. For dessert we had the Creme Brûlée and Panna Cotta with a decaf cappuccino. Yum. They have a long wine list that is easy to read through and again our server recommended a few and we ended up going with the perfect one for us. read more

Gio's Prime 26 - Delicious Bread - Seafood Near Me - Rochester, New York

Very lovely place with valet parking. Went there to celebrate my son's graduation. Seafood and steaks were all top quality but unfortunately the lounge area was so hot that we rushed our meals due to the heat. This is unfortunate as the food that the Chefs put out could not be enjoyed. Our dinners were good but did lack a bit of salt, esp the bone marrow. Oysters were delicious and my steak cooked very well. This was unfortunate as our bill was well over $1100.00. Over all I was satisfied but wished that management would have acknowledge our discomfort or offered to move our table as we had a late seating and other tables were available. I still would recommend as I am confident we caught this restraunt on an off night. read more

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The outsized quality of the food, the service, and the drinks more than matches the cost. It feels more like an experience than simply dining. Tournedos is a place to impress, to celebrate, or to be decadent. One of the first things you may notice is the valet. In this day and age, in Rochester, valet service is rare. Walk in, and you may notice the woodwork, of a character more akin to a mansion than a hotel. Next, the drinks list - the obligatory looseleaf binder with so many bottles of wine that you must give the server the bin number instead of the vintage. You pay extra for the sides. That's the score at a fancy joint. But what sides! Seafood bisque so creamy it's like velvet. Creamed spinach so rich it's like fine alfredo. Sautéed mushrooms so perfectly seasoned they're like jewels. And then there's the beef, as they are a steakhouse. Of course this their specialty. They do a fantastic job. The highlight is a larger selection of Wagyu. But they also have other animals - they are more correctly all about meat. And of course there is dessert and dessert drinks. I was not expecting to be wowed by any of it. But the creme brûlée was stunning. Both in calories and in flavor. Rich, velvety, perfectly sweetened, perfectly crusted. And it's worth mentioning that your tableside service team is well-trained, attentive, and very capable of suggesting a beverage, a dish, or a cut. Overall one of Rochester's fixtures of excellence. read more

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