The Cottage Hotel - Mendon, NY…read more The Cottage Hotel isn't just a bar & grill--it's a Mendon institution. This is hands down my favorite place to go when I want great food, cold drinks, and a room full of people actually having a good time. Thanksgiving Eve at The Cottage is next-level. The place has that perfect buzz--packed but comfortable, energetic without being chaotic--and when the band SQUID takes the stage, it turns into one of the best nights out of the year. They know exactly how to read the room and keep it moving, whether you're there to dance, sing along, or just enjoy the music with a drink in hand. The bar staff is fast, friendly, and clearly knows their regulars. Drinks are poured right, the food hits the spot every time, and there's zero pretension--just a warm, welcoming vibe that keeps people coming back. You'll see longtime locals, groups of friends, and people who came in "just for one" and somehow stayed all night. If you're looking for a place that feels authentic, fun, and reliably awesome--especially on Thanksgiving Eve--The Cottage Hotel is the place to be. Mendon doesn't get better than this.

Came here with my in-laws for dinner. Loved the laid back vibe here…read more All the servers were so nice! Owner told us the daily specials and she was lovely. The food was GREAT! I went with a build you own burger (bonus, Grass fed beef too!), my husband got a beef on weck. The sandwich was good but the meat was thick cut and as a result, was a bit hard to bite through. (I could see my husband struggle). My in-laws got a burger and a fish fry and they enjoyed their meals as well. The main negative was how loud it was in here. There was a table of 4 older ladies that were so rowdy, we could hardly hear each other, let alone the waitress. Needless to say, once their food came, they quieted down a bit. We highly recommend.

After adventuring at Holley Canal Falls, we stopped by Back Porch 585 Tavern for some grub. We've…read morechosen to sit outside where we were served by a very kind waitress. Starting off with one of their house-made soups, the New England Clam Chowder was scrumptious. A nice thick and well-seasoned soup. For mains, I opted in for their Fish Fry which is offered every Friday and Saturday. I inquired whether the fish was fresh or frozen and was informed fresh. This was one of the best fish fries I've had anywhere. Crispy batter, and moist and flaky fish. For sides, I asked for coleslaw and mac salad. The coleslaw was nothing to write home about and I felt was a bit bland. As for the mac salad, one of the better mac salads I've had. Normally it tastes like the fridge, but this one was nicely seasoned. This restaurant took me by surprise and I'm glad to have stopped by and had one of the best fish fries ever.

Great food And good vibes…read more Service was ok Worth the trip And left a good tip Haven't heard any complaints that really mattered

I went here on a whim, because with a lot of different beer options in 4 packs I did not want to…read morebuy something I wouldn't drink. This was a cute tucked away place with decent parking on the water. There were not a lot of people so parking was adequate. It is very open and immediately I enjoyed the ambience. It had a modern cabin in the lake vibe, sans fireplace, with a good laid back music that was loud enough to enjoy but not a conversation crusher. It was too cold to sit outside so I didn't get to enjoy that. The beer had quite the variety including sours, ales, porters, and IPA. They tried some bold flavors and overall I didn't dislike anything, the chocolate cake porter and beard full of sprinkles top 2. Bartender was very friendly and not in your face. My reason for not 5 star was the menu. I didn't try the food to be honest. It was very basic fried pub food which looked decent, but I've started to appreciate the breweries who really crush the food aspect with local flavors or food variety. Speaking of local though the incorporation of abbots custard into their beer made me enjoy their cream ale (not a fan of cream ales in general)

Nice little gem situated on the Erie canal. They used to be on main street in Brockport, a small…read morecollege town but have moved across the street and down the canal a bit. It gave them more deck and indoor space as well as a spot for boats to dock as they motor down the canal. This review doesn't include the food. We stopped here just for a couple of drinks with our God son and his wife up from NC . We each had a couple of beers and everyone seemed very satisfied with their choices. We sat out on the deck which runs along the canal. It has ample room and contains several tables that accommodate seating for four. Nice atmosphere sitting there watching the boat traffic go by and the main street bridge go up and down. They have several tables inside if the weather isn't cooperating to sit outside. Our server was friendly and made sure we were properly taken care of. The menu looked interesting therefore we will come back and try having a lunch or dinner in the future.

First time visiting this restaurant and I'm a little surprised it's not rated higher. Making…read morereservations for 1pm on Mother's Day, we were immediately greeted. Requesting if the outdoor seating is available, the staff happily obliged. We started with a few appetizers which include their lobster bisque, potato skins and crab cakes. The lobster bisque was fantastic, and I was pleasantly surprised to see chunks of lobster meat throughout the soup. The crab cakes were packed with crab and had a crispy exterior and tender interior. Although I personally prefer my crab cakes pan-fried and these were deep fried, I actually found them very enjoyable. As for the potato skins, these were pretty standard and nothing to write home about. For mains, I opted in for one of their Mother's Day specials which was their prime rib. I found this to be incredibly tender. I did however find this to be under-seasoned and 30% of the prime rib to be pure fat, but nevertheless this was tasty. For dessert, I opted in for their vanilla creme brulee which was tasty. The consistency of the custard, I found to not be as smooth as I'm used to, but again nevertheless it was tasty. I have to point out the service and hospitality from Audrey (our Server), and Declan (helper) was impeccable. Audrey was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Both constantly checked up on us and made our experience even better. The atmosphere, along with the great food, and along with the great service, we'll definitely be back.

Came there today for lunch. Hostess inside said to go seat ourselves outside. We did and waited 15…read moremins without a waitress bringing menus or even acknowledging us so we got up and went someone else. The waitress even brought food to the table next to us.

I met my family here for birthday dinner and to watch a Thursday night Bills game as they were…read moreadvertising the game and an event that night. The service was inattentive and food was mediocre. Everything seemed previously frozen. When the Buffalo Bills came on at 8pm, all the tables tried to get closer to their small outdoor bar with a few extra high tops. All the waitresses left and those of us left outside were asked to go inside to order. The outdoor bartender was also inattentive and planned to leave shortly after the game started. I would suggest not advertising yourself as a sports bar or having Bills events if you're not going to staff your outdoor area on a nice summer night

My parents and I had dinner here one afternoon and we had a decent experience. The staff was nice…read moreand pleasant as soon as we walked in, and sat us immediately. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, with some soft music playing, and sports on the TV. Our server was over within minutes to take our drink orders. We ordered the mozzarella half moons and an order of chicken wings as appetizers. The mozzarella half moons were not too great. They did not have much flavor and they tasted kind of old. But, the chicken wings were the star of the show. We got the Cajun gold sauce and wow... it was so good. There wasn't much of a Cajun flavor to it, but it had this tangy sweet flavor to it that made your mouth salivate. And the chicken wings themselves were fried to the perfect crisp. I ordered the turtle plate with cheeseburgers, french fries, and mac salad. The cheeseburgers and French fries were cooked well. The mac salad was lacking flavor and was just kind of watery. The meat hot sauce atop the plate had too much of a cinnamon flavor for me, that kind of ruined the whole plate for me. My dad order their special fried oyster po boy, which he said wasn't too great. He said the fried oyster were kind of cold, and they were put on a plain roll. My mom got a burger, which she said was a fine burger. I definitely will be back in the future at least for those wings, and to probably try some of their other food.

We were very disappointed in the Union Tavern. The waitress was not knowledgeable about the menu at…read moreall. My friend got the Fish Fry which she said was mostly breading and very greasy. I ordered a ricotta & olive oil dip with Italian bread. Turns out they were out of olive oil and bread, it came dry and with pita chips instead. I sent it back and then had to struggle with the waitress to take it off my bill, since I had never touched the dish. The place feels run down. They had advertised a Fireplace seating. Well, the fireplace was boarded up and had junk in front of it. This was all too bad because I organize a monthly dinner for a group and had planned on taking them here, but, I won't go back again.

Love this place! Drinks are awesome. Service by Kym, our favorite waitress, even more so!…read more We had the Union Tavern melt - pot roast with provolone on sour dough and cherry peppers! Melts in your mouth goodness.

Good local bar and food. Good food good service. Enjoyed for a stop while out and not wanting a…read morechain.

Ordered a rare/med burger Came out well done…read moreBrought it up to the waitress and was told Chef can't read Oh well

My first night back in Rochester of the summer, and I wanted to try somewhere new and a little…read moredifferent. Enter Native: a restaurant with a sleek, elegant exterior, a large outdoor dining area surrounded by twinkle-lighted trees, and a cozy, chic interior. The staff were friendly and seated me quickly at a table facing one of the walls of floor-to-ceiling windows, and quickly brought me the Violet Armada cocktail. Woah. It tastes just as purple as it looks, and was a delicious start to my meal! I ordered two of their small plates--the lettuce wraps pictured, and the empanadas, which I forgot to snap an image of before devouring. They were, honestly, some of the best I've ever had, with the flakiest crusts and a wonderfully savory filling. The lettuce wraps were light and well-balanced, and the portion sizes were perfect for what I was looking for. I'll definitely be back soon, hopefully before snagging an evening show at the GeVa, conveniently caddy-corner to Native!

The service was good, keep in mind we went at a time that was not busy, and the place is clean and…read morechic We got mocktails and champagne, burger, empanadas and beef. Drinks were good but the food lacked flavor and didn't taste fresh at all. (The burger bun was good tho!) We got drip coffee afterwards, that was awesome Overall not sure if we would go again for food but might stop by for drinks