A friend and I popped her for a happy hour type drink/meal. I got a flight and she got a glass of…read morewine. Both of us enjoyed our picks for wine! We split the Flour City Bread app and the chicken cutlet. Both were fresh and delicious. Our server was kind and helpful and attentive while giving us space to enjoy and chat. Overall highly recommend!

We liked this place a lot. The food was mostly well portioned. The preparation, flavor, texture,…read moretemperature were on point. The service was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the wine selection. Parking could be a challenge, seating is varied at tables, bar and all along the full length windows.

So, we wanted something special for a Wednesday, so we re-visited what is basically a little…read moregastro-wine-pub in Fairport. In sum, it was kind of meh and overpriced. We started with a flight of mediocre (as it turned out) red wines; a Grenache, an Italian varietal, and a Cabernet. 3x2 or 6 ounces for $15.00. None of the wines were very good. We like to sample wines by the flight so we can drive up to Georgetown liquor and get a bottle. None of these were even close to prompting a visit there. For food we had a peach, tomato, quinoa, goat, and kale salad. We also had a cheese flight and I had the spicy meatballs. Expensive and very small portions. My meatball app was $15 and was 1 and 1/2 small meatballs doused in Frank's with a squirt of blue cheese. It was spicy as advertised but meager. Cheese flight was ok, but also $13 for not a lot. Spoiler alert: if their menu says 'shareable', it's not, unless one of you (or both) are fasting. Service was adequate and we got to enjoy the live music entertainment sound check (we got there before the actual performance). Guy banging on the percussion box: yes, it's way too loud for the tiny space. Usual server upselling of their overpriced menu items and drinks, but not delivering much in the way of hospitality or warmth. I don't think we would go back unless one of our friends wanted to. I think if you just want to drink and listen to live music, this place will work for you.

Small Wine bar located in the basement of the building where Mr. Dominics was. Very attractively…read moredesigned , ceiling,walls, furniture. and carpeting all blend together. They also have several outdoor tables. It has a great menu, many wines and small plate food items. We had a nice salad and a Panini that was very good but there are also numerous cheese , meat, Olives , meatballs etc available. Service was excellent.

Was looking for an early happy hour cocktail be for dinner. Yelp led us to Main & Vine. Cozy…read moreintimate well done Decore wine & cocktail bar. The owner and the bartender were both super friendly. Historic building. Looking forward to "Tea" on certain Sundays to see the rest of the historic building.

I can't believe I learned about this place only this summer…read more I've been complaining about too many breweries in Fairport (and beyond) and not enough wine bars. Most breweries have terrible wine options. I was SO happy to find this place. It's cute, it's cozy, it's clean, it's friendly, it's really reasonably priced - can't beat it! And best of all, so far, the 3 times I've been, I can actually have a conversation with people rather than feeling like I'm shouting as with most any other place for drinks/wine/snacks. It was so quiet on Saturday evening it worries me they won't last so PLEASE PLEASE go there and keep them open!!

Our family was visiting Rochester from out of town to celebrate our son's college graduation. We…read morebooked the private room at Avvino (Meyer's Den), which turned out to be a great choice. While planning our dinner party months in advance, the communication from Janine was excellent. She helped us develop a 4-course menu that was sure to have something for everyone, including vegan and allergy friendly options. Amy was our server for the evening, and she ensured we had everything we needed to enjoy our evening. The chairs in the Meyer's Den are wide and comfortable, the decor is dark and classy, and being in the basement away from the dining room made it very quiet and easy to converse with family. The room is rather spacious for 12 guests, but could also accommodate a few more people without feeling cramped. Out of the appetizers we selected, the Charred Octopus was very popular and everyone enjoyed it...even those that had never previously eaten octopus. The baby cauliflower dish was also a beautiful presentation, and quite large and enjoyable. The salads, particularly the Charred Hurricane salad, were nice light courses before the entree was served. As for the entrees, the filet mignon was a little on the dry side, but we really enjoyed the light and crispy spinach fritters that accompanied the beef. The salmon was a generous portion of medium rare fish, and there was lot going on with that dish - spicy cauliflower and za'atar potatoes that had some mixed reviews. Folks who ordered the duck breast seemed to enjoy the complex preparation, which had asparagus, green beans, and two pureed sauces - cauliflower ginger and cherry-rhubarb. The doughnut bread pudding with apple pieces and vanilla ice cream was a delicious, decadent way to end the meal. We left rather stuffed, and delighted with the overall experience that allowed our family to celebrate together.

One of my favorites in Roc. Always have a fantastic meal here with something new and creative on…read morethe menu.

As a huge sweet wine fan, Living Roots is an absolute 10/10!…read more I tried the "On the Sweeter Side" flight, and every pour was delicious. The Rosé and Vidal Blanc were my favorite. Combined with the warm, cozy atmosphere and super knowledgeable staff, it's the ultimate spot to unwind. Highly recommend!

I went here for trivia and didn't expect to have the most AMAZING charcuterie board I've ever…read morehad... this was absolutely delicious. My bff and I could not stop thinking about it afterward. Also the bread for the board was separate from it which was amazing as a gluten free girlie! The wine went great with it too, and the place is extremely cute and welcoming. Not too busy or crowded. Really great spot if you like wine and cheese!

Rarely do I take time to write reviews. For El Greco by Mike, I make the exception…read more I have had the pleasure of dining here several times, and feel there is enough personal experience to develop a fair and honest review. If you enjoy Greek cusine, this is hands down the best Greek restaurant experience I have ever encountered in the greater Rochester area. Consistently fresh food. Reasonable service time. Attentive staff with great timing and not overbearing. (The owner makes time to visit my party every time I am there). The atmosphere is modern and classy without being tacky. It's a great restaurant for a first date or a special occasion. I like the quality and service so much I will go solo after a long days work and enjoy a glass of wine with some Spanakopita and Dolmades. The attire is casual (you could show up in a nice shirt and jeans and feel welcome), but business casual is where you would land most comfortably. I could spend more time on the menu, but I haven't tried everything quite yet, however I plan on trying everything here. The specials always distract me from getting what I had originally had in mind. I rarely write reviews, and moreover, I rarely give five stars...

We came here because we had a gift card. I had not known about this place before so we were…read moredefinitely curious to try it out. We were not disappointed! The service was excellent and the food was even more so. We sat in a nice intimate area by a window which made for a special date night. We will definitely come back again!

Standout restaurant from top to bottom. Absolutely lovely hostess, bartender, and our waiter Joey…read morewas so nice and chill. We ordered the mussels that came with crusty bread, a cheese plate, salad, bougie fries, 2 drinks each and the crème brûlée. Everything was seriously so delicious. Cute restaurant and I see how they could get super busy on any given night. For my first time here, I was impressed by the quality of food and the authentically nice service. It was easy to make reservations the night before for a Tuesday dinner at4:30. Honestly there was no other party there but us for about a good 30-40 minutes so I would say a walk in on a Tuesday early on before 5:15 would entail in zero wait. Today was a gorgeous day but we sat inside for maximum vibes. Can't wait to come back!

Went for dinner…read more Service was friendly and helpful. The cocktails, which I remember really digging, fell flat this time. I got one w rye and rubarb, and it just tasted like a mike's hard lemonade. The mussels were delicious, fat and tender, swimming in a delicious broth that tasted more Thai than French, but really good. Came with a little baguette. The salmon was good, but should be listed as an appetizer. It's under the word 'grand' on the menu which literally means 'big.' Besides being a tiny portion, the sides were only for aesthetic purposes, not for feeding humans. The plate was pretty but not fulfilling. No need to return.

This was my first time visiting the store front of alt bar. Before they had a store front I…read moreattended a couple of their pop up events aroundrochester at coffee shops and festivals. I loved their pop up events but so happy they were able to make a store front. Coming here is like "going out" but without any crazy bar scene or or wasted people. Everyone is sober drinking to delicious cocktails/mocktails (anything non alcohol) and boy are their drinks are delicious!! They have many fun events I am excited to try in the new year! if you are looking for sober fun this is definitely the place to visit!!

The owner of the Altbar has teamed up with another Bookstagrammar to host a monthly Book Club for…read morefantasy readers. I was able to attend the first one and it was a good time. Laid back. The Altbar is for those who enjoy a nice craft cocktail but not the booze. I tried the Changing Leaves and then also got The Gloaming. Both were tasty and the bartender was very helpful and knowledgeable in helping me pick. Would recommend a stop through.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent! I loved my lemon cello chicken. The sauce was…read moreawesome. I also had a delicious chocolate martini and it was made to perfection. If you go ask for Kathy as she was an excellent server. I enjoyed my meal and time at the bar. I will definitely be back again.

We made reservations for dinner to celebrate my birthday, just my husband and I. We were 5 min late…read morefor our 5:30 reservation but did call from the road prior to being late and luckily we were still able to get a table. There seemed to be ample tables still open. We were seated promptly at a nice table and brought water immediately. Our server Ryan came and told us about the specials and took our drink order. She returned several minutes later and took our orders for dinner. I was looking forward to the risotto because they always have a good risotto special, my husband had the limoncello chicken. Drinks came out and then the bread, nice and warm. The salads seemed to take a little longer than usual but the greens were fresh. Unfortunately that's where the good ended. We waited and waited for dinner. Tables around us that arrived after us were being served their meals. We waited patiently, making conversation trying not to feel annoyed. Ryan returned asking if we needed more to drink or more bread, no we still had bread. She apologized for the delay and said she would check with the kitchen. She returned 15 minutes later and said the kitchen was working on our orders. We were at 1 hour at this point, 10 minutes later our food finally arrived, it looked beautiful. The shrimp placed decoratively on top of the risotto, scallops lightly seared. The chicken in a creamy white sauce with linguini and fresh herbs on top. My first bite of the risotto was a disappointment, it was undercooked, more than a little al dente (risotto is not supposed to be any al dente). I tried different places around the dish to see if maybe there was some way to save this dinner, sadly not. We waited well over an hour for our dinners and it was undercooked. The scallops were good as were the shrimp so those were eaten. Our server did not return to ask how our dinners were. The chicken dish was good and my husband enjoyed it, brought half home as it was an ample portion. When Ryan returned she offered boxes, I declined since you cannot fix undercooked risotto. I explained what was wrong and she said she would let the owner know because he was helping in the kitchen. She returned with the wrapped up chicken and offered a free cannoli to compensate for the problem. We accepted, my husband ate it because I don't care for cannolis. We paid our check and left. I was surprised that if the owner was working in the kitchen and alerted to the problem that he didn't come out. I found that a bit strange, if it was my restaurant and someone said the special that was priced at $42 was not cooked properly I would come out to apologize for the problem. He did not, we paid the check and left. We have eaten there twice before and our meals were good. We do not eat out at nice restaurants often but because it was my 60th birthday we decided the occasion was worth the splurge. Sadly I don't think we will return based on the long dinner preparation time and the quality/price of the risotto. We don't mind paying extra for good food but this was disappointing.

First time with another couple who had been before. I had read many of the reviews here and Trip…read moreAdvisor which also included old location vs new location. Six o'clock reservation on a saturday walked right in and got seated. It is a bit cavernous (older brick building which used to be home to American Can Co). Was not cramped with well spaced tables and not overly loud, did not notice any music playing and was not crowded with a few open tables. Menus were printed on the paper table placings (front/back) which probably came about because of Covid and a great idea. Found serving sizes ample and food well cooked and seasoned. Hugh plate of egg plant parm, two rib bone in pork chop cooked to perfection, beef short rib, "The Bear" (off the bone, they also had a short rib special on the bone this night), 4th entree was a pasta dish (gnocchi?). Did not have drinks other than water and a couple of beers so can not review wines or mixed drinks. Only reason for 4 stars is the parking is horrible on location so save yourself the time and park right across the street at the municiipal free parking.

Great food. High end food at a reasonable price. I've been going here for years and never…read moredisappointed. There is plenty of parking. The restrooms are always clean and it is handicapped accessible