The Rose Tavern located in the renowned Lake House on Canandaigua Lake. The ambiance is beautiful. The staff is welcoming. The bartenders were extremely talented. Steven and Megan are a proper fun duo behind the bar but their skills really stand out. My only negative is HOW EXPENSIVE the drinks are. You have to remember that this is an experience and enjoy every moment but be prepared for a steep bar/restaurant bill. We will definitely be back again. We are locals and have so few lakefront dining/drinking venues that this is a nice place to enjoy the views with a mix of local wines and international, spirits and beers. Cin Cin! read more

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Would give them 3.5 stars. Agree with some other reviews that the view and atmosphere is nice but not worth the upsale price. We came as a larger group and they were nice enough for us to order from the breakfast menu as they switched over the lunch menu at 11:30am. Our table enjoyed the food but all agreed it wasn't worth the price point. I tried the chocolate croissant with homemade butter and maple bacon jam along with the Canadian bacon Benedict. The chocolate croissant was nice with the maple bacon jam but definitely not worth the price point of $12. The croissant was quite smaller, like the chocolate croissants you can get from Costco or Starbucks. The Canadian bacon eggs Benedict however was delicious and I really enjoyed it! I just am not sure again it was worth the high price point. However I definitely felt the service was missing. As we were the only ones in the dining area, I felt the service was missing the mark. The server saw we were carrying a baby in the restaurant but didn't ask if we wanted a high chair. My mother-in-law spied it in the corner and then we had to ask for it and we proceeded to set it up at the table. As I was with 2 young kids, I ordered some simple items before the main course like their chocolate croissant and fruit cup. I assumed the server would ask if we wanted those ahead of time but that didn't happen. He also had forgotten my son's drink order and which my son actually had to ask him after some time "where's my juice?" My older son had ordered the s'mores waffles and it looked good when it was delivered but as I cut some of it for me to try later on, I soon realized the batter was uncooked in the middle of most of them. I was thoroughly disappointed he had eaten some of it before I discovered it was uncooked. The server throughly apologized and they remade the order which in the end, we ended up taking home with us. They also didn't take the order off the check for us which normally that would happen. For such a classy restaurant, we would think they would know how to make waffles and for more top-notch service. I think next time we will just enjoy the nice views and choose to eat somewhere else when we are in the area. read more

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Enjoyed a lovely martini on a cozy room by a fireplace. The bartender was detail-oriented and was very dedicated to making sure my drink was to my liking-- how much vermouth, particular brand of vermouth, how would I care for my lime garnish, etc. Nice! The room was intimate and comfortable.. read more

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Beautiful restaurant. Good was delicious and portions were large. They were doing a steak week special and thought that was clever. Wouk definitely return read more

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Once again, the Rose Tavern provided a delicious meal with great service. We chose the filet and sea bass from the prix fixe Valentines Day menu. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the fish flakey and tasty. Risotto with duck confit was both our choice for appetizers. The house desert was just ok, but by that time we were thoroughly pleased with the meal. A special occasion destination. read more

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I didn't go to a ton of restaurants during our Finger Lakes excursion, but this was one of the better ones. My cousin chums and I stopped by here for dinner this past Saturday right when it opened at 5pm (my kind of dinner time). Despite getting there so early there was a short wait/line in front of us, along with some bar patrons who'd clearly been on the premises for a while waiting for the kitchen to open again. Regardless, we were able to easily secure seating in a room with lake views - not their "main" seating area, but almost an atrium-like section; I'm sure it has a very sophisticated name that is beyond me. Anyway. Predictably a lot of nautical, Vineyard Vines vibes throughout, and all of the rooms we ended up in were super spacious, with high barn rafter style ceilings. My palate wasn't feeling too boozy so I just opted for a refreshing nip. I don't see it on the online menu, but it was basically a rose spritz. Perfectly fine and did the job. One of my cousins got a little rambunctious and decided to go with a S'mores Old Fashioned which I tried - definitely too sweet for my palate, but she was quite pleased with it. I tend to like the smokier variations of this drink if you're going to get a little crazy. I'd accidentally grabbed a few burgers on the way up here so I wasn't quite as hungry as I wanted to be - otherwise I very likely would have hit up some of the scrumptious meats I saw being prepped in the open kitchen (the steaks looked pretty legit). Instead I just got the burrata app with I believe a peach puree of sorts. Definitely tasty with a great presentation (everything that showed up on the table looked spiffy and magazine spread ready), and I enjoyed the accompanying bread. This is more of a personal palate issue, but I tend to double-down on the savory when it comes to burrata, rather than dancing around with balsamic reduction and other sweet shizzle, but that's on me. Again, I did not put myself in a position to succeed earlier in the day. The service was pretty good. Our waitress was very nice and offered some personal opinions about the menu (which I always like). She was a little less attentive in the second half of the meal as the place got more crowded, but nothing egregious in that regard. Would come back, but I'd want to get a little more aggressive with both the dinner and cocktail menus - I feel like I didn't totally tap into the biggest selling points for this establishment. read more

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Delicious, beautifully presented meal, enjoyed while overlooking the splendid stereotypical lakefront scene of vacationers. The eggplant entree was one of the best vegetarian meals I ever had!! The cod entree was perfect. The salad starter was seasonal, fresh, local, and wonderful. My non-alcoholic pomegranate lime rosemary spritz was so refreshing on a hot, humid evening. No room for dessert! We weren't staying at the hotel, so we had a snarl from the manager at the reception desk, though we could see empty tables. Waited 20 minutes on a weekday in late June. Lesson learned: Make a reservation! I would give five stars were it not for his attitude. New, young summer staff were obviously inexperienced in table service, but earnest and Iearning. I recommend and would return. read more

The restaurant is beautiful , the view is amazing, the food is overpriced and mediocre. When it first opened the food was amazing. It's gone down hill. We went last night and each had a small steak, one side and one drink and our bill was $210 before tip. I got potato wedges as a side and they were undercooked. The steak was good but nothing special. It's just not worth the price. There are so many places with equal or better food for less money. read more

Friday night dinner here which was about 25 minutes from our hotel. Located at the head of the Canandaigua Lake, this place is in the lake house resort which was very nice. We had a reservation for 8:30 and checked in right then. Open kitchen, white shiplap and bright colors. They have an outdoor windowed deck area which is where we sat. For starters we ordered the bread, the burrata with peach jam, and the sticky pork belly. The burrata was good - really liked the peach Jam as an addition that went on the focaccia it was served with. The pork belly was easily the best appetizer we had all weekend. Crispy and chewy and flavorful. Wow. So good. For my meal I went with the ribeye and added carrots and brussel sprouts. The vegetables were great - the sprouts had a sweet and tangy glaze on them. But the steak was about 45% fat and gristle. I know a ribeye isn't a lean cut, but it was over the top with how much chewy parts I had to cut around. For dessert I force-ordered the lemon tart which came with blueberries compote around it. Meh. It was ok. Really lacked flavor and sweet. Our waitress - glasses, shorter, and very friendly - sorry I'm not good with names was great. Played back at us and was really conversational. Would recommend here. read more

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I have eaten at the Rose Tavern previously and thought it was very good. Tonight though, the food was special. I had the grilled octopus and a beet salad and they were both exceptional. The octopus was considered a starter but was ample as a main for me. Service was very good. My only complaint is that I made reservations when I checked in tithe Lake House. I was told there were no tables at my requested time of 6 or 6:30 in fact, no tables from . 5:45-7:15. So I said I would go at 5:30. When I arrived the terrace had two tables occupied and no one in the main dining room. I asked for a terrace table and was told it wasn't possible. During the time I was eating, no one else was seated on the terrace. I was seated in a small booth in the middle of the dining room. When I left the restaurant at 6:45 there were still only a few tables occupied. I went out and returned around 7:40 and the dining room was very sparsely occupied and even though the terrace was almost full, there was still room. What gives? read more

Stopped in for some dessert and to check out the hotel. Beautiful property and good service. We tried all three desserts. The pumpkin tiramisu was my favorite and I liked the different textural components. Never had a pumpkin tiramisu so I really enjoyed it. The budino was also good and came with a snickerdoodle cookie on the side. The chocolate cake had the prettiest presentation, but was overall everyone's least favorite. The chocolate was really rich so it was difficult to eat a lot of it although it was tasty. The blackberry sauce on the side was great and wanted more of it. The tuille on top wasn't my favorite thing. Overall really enjoyed the service and the vibes. read more

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Andres and Brett were awesome servers, very knowledgeable about the food! Brett had a lot of info on who had previously dined at the restaurant and Andres had an awesome voice! 10/10 for food and experience! read more

Beautiful view of the Lake. Ordered an appetizer and it very good. I had the Lakeside Salad with grilled chicken and was disappointed. They forgot the goat cheese and Chicken was dry. My husband had the pork tenderloin and was just ok. We tried dining here today to see if they got better over the years. It's unfortunate. This place is overpriced and my friends agree. We expected better! Probably won't come back. read more

Second time dining at Rose Tavern but this was my 1st brunch experience there. The food and drinks were great. I had the crab Benedict and the cinnamon roll- both delicious. My friend has the salmon avocado toast and the lemon tart- she loved it! Mimosas and espresso martini on point. Our server was nice and friendly with nice recommendations. And the ambiance great. We sat by the window with a wonderful view of the lake. Will definitely be back! read more

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Beautiful room and service. The main course was great but the salad really was very small, and considering the bill for two people it is really very much over priced. read more

The food here is spot on! I had the chicken cutlet and he had the filet. The service was great, the patio was comfortable and clean. We will definitely be back when we are in the area! read more

Yummy Mimosa's, and our Breakfast Grilled Cheese BLT was Fantastic! The view of Lake Canandaigua from our table was amazing, and Michael took very good care of us! read more

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Incredible service and incredible food. A truly delicious meal and an incredible experience, everyone was so kind

Everything was well plated, the sun room was a lovely area to sit and look out onto the lake. All the food was absolutely delicious and well crafted. They did a great job accommodating my mother's dairy allergy. She asked for dairy to be separate for the steak sandwich, and then they remembered to separate the dairy from the bread pudding when I ordered it at the end. I would order everything we got again, but would also happily explore everything on the menu. read more

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Dined at the Rose Tavern recently and spoke with Pedro the executive chef. They offer certified black angus beef from palmers. The cherry wood grill smells so Awesome. But, We requested to have our steaks Sautéed in real butter and then finished it in the oven. Perfection! They need a wood fired pizza oven. read more

Service: 5 stars Ambiance: 5 stars Food: 3.5 stars Price: 2 stars The service here is top-notch. The views are beautiful, the facilities are clean. It's really a very nice experience to dine here. However, the food is simply not worth the premium price. The Caesar salad was no better than what I could make at home and none of the desserts I tried knocked my socks off. The beet salad and the rib eye were impeccable, but not for the cost. The cocktails are NYC-level expensive. It's hard thoroughly enjoy yourself when you feel like you're overpaying without receiving intense value. read more

Absolutely extraordinary experience from start to finish. From the hostess greeting, to the view, to the exquisite cocktail menu, to the food perfectly delicious and cook your perfection, this is five star all the way. Will definitely go back read more

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Brussels sprouts super burnt. Eggs from a carton. Not worth the money. We stayed at the lake house so this was a convenient option, but the food was not impressive. We had better pizza just down the street. read more

First off, Amber is a rock star. Service was great and she made sure the four year old was well taken care of. The hostess even let us charge his iPad. Stellar! The place is amazingly beautiful, right out of a magazine. Beautiful views of the lake, as well. All the food was delicious. The cheeseburger was the star. Cooked perfectly and among the best burgers I've had in recent memory. Pricy, but for a lunch to splurge, well worth it. read more

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After an unfortunate experience back in November in which I followed up with the restaurant, we returned for dinner. Sam (the manager) went above and beyond with our dinner. Not only was everything we ordered delicious, we felt so well cared for throughout the evening. The Parker rolls and burrata were delicious!! I ordered the chicken cutlet which was cooked perfectly. My fiancé ordered the burger which was so good! We will definitely be returning. read more

Celebrated a birthday for 10 the other night. Waited an hour for food, watched tables near us arrive after us eat and leave before we were served. Not returning. read more

The view of Canandaigua Lake is breathtaking in all seasons. Professional staff and service is attentive and accommodating. Tends to bring a range of restaurant-hours. Food portions are smaller but each bite is delicious. Rustic, seasonal options. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Recommend making a reservation ahead of time. read more

The vibes with the view of the snow covered lake were perfect before our spa treatment. We had the bees knees cocktail and the chocolate coconut espresso martini. The lobster Mac had plenty of lobster and was not in all way greasy, good portions all around :) read more

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We had a fantastic dinner experience here back in Dec around the holidays! The hotel was not full, the weather was terrible, there had been cancellations and the restaurant was slightly understaffed, but we received fantastic service and the food was amazing. We were a group of 4, and we sat at a table just next to the kitchen, with a great view of the activity and wood fired oven. Other possible seating included booths and tables facing the lake, plus the bar, but we thought our table was pretty perfect considering it was really cold and windy outside. We shared a bunch of appetizers, and all were pretty good - not sure I would 'waste' my stomach space on any of them again, but here's the scoop. First up the crispy rice balls with beef on top - perfect texture and very tasty but I found the beef a little too chewy - for this kind of app, I want it to melt in my mouth. Second was the hamachi collar. This was a main that we decided to share as an app. Usually, the collar is one of the best parts of a hamachi, fatty, moist and flavorful, but these were drier than expected and there was way less meat on the bones. Third, we had the seasoned ricotta cheese spread with toast points - every bit of this was decadent but for 4 people it was not enough bread. No problem - we asked for more bread and got it. Overall, above average, especially considering the uniqueness of each item. Next up, we shared a couple mains because our intention was to have dessert and we wanted to save room - so we got the steak and the pork chop. Both were excellent. The steak came a la cart, so we also ordered roasted potatoes and a side veg (no pics). The pork chop was served over veggies with crispy onions on top. All of the meat was cooked exactly as ordered, and the cuts were great quality. In fact the mains were so good, I decided to go with a full 5 stars instead of taking off a star for the apps. I would get either or both again in a heartbeat. By the time dinner was finished, we had also plowed through 2 drinks each, plus a red bottle of wine, and all decided we'd rather have one final night cap instead of dessert. We were perfectly satiated, not too full, and really happy with the experience. We went to the bar, ordered our drinks and took them into 'the library', where we were the only patrons. We loved the relaxed, cozy vibe in the library, and were able to stay in there, nursing our drinks, til well after the restaurant closed. I'll also say service was fantastic and our server was knowledgeable, informative, attentive and really pleasant. Rose Tavern prioritizes dining space for guests of the hotel, and can be hard to get into; it's definitely recommended to make a reservation up to a month in advance - unless you want to gamble, show up and try to squeeze in at the bar (where you can also order dinner and eat). Last note - the food quality and attention paid to ingredients and plating means dining here can be pretty pricey - dinner for 4 was almost $400 (but that also included a bottle of wine and 8 cocktails) - but I would still highly recommend, especially for a special occasion. read more

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Sadly, the place didn't quite live up to its promise. Which is generally true of the Lake House itself. Beautiful venue with excellent amenities, but missing attention to the little touches that would make all the difference. Regarding the Rose Tavern at breakfast, this manifested itself in some bizarre happenings, such as the Mexican breakfast bowl being essentially a nacho plate, i.e., giant collection of tortilla chips topped with avocado slices, a few beans, and fried eggs. One would have expected exactly the opposite - a bean, egg, and avocado base, dressed with a few chips for crunchy texture. Or the generally good service that became weird on occasion, as for example bus boys unthinkingly asking whether they could clear obviously empty dishes or provide to-go containers for non-discernible meal remnants. read more

Picturesque evening with dinner on the lake at sunset. Peaceful ambiance. Started off the evening with a few cocktails that were quite delicious. Their Lake House Aged Negroni had its own cute little signature flare with a rose melted into the ice! Their staff were all attentive and friendly. I will definitely be back. read more

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We weren't dressed badly / we had a room at the hotel / but they stuck us on the chilly patio in late November while there was plenty of seating?! (With one other couple) it was late at night otherwise we would have left. Guess we didn't fit their image.... annoying after a long drive but we will be out promptly in the am .... read more

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Rose Tavern has some of the best cocktails I've ever had! The Blood Orange Martini is absolutely delicious- I could drink that cocktail for the rest of my life. The atmosphere is very farm house quaint and the open kitchen is so fun to watch! We enjoyed the food and service immensely- definitely give Rose Tavern a try! read more

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Exceeded expectations. Amazing & gluten free friendly! Across the group we got the chicken cutlet, pork chops, NY strip, scallops and everyone loved their food. Also the burrata app was read more

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Food was amazing and tuna melt was great. Service was very nice and did everything with pleasure and help. The environment is so cozy and beautiful. Very nice view read more

Everything here was done to perfection. The ambiance, decor, service , quality, and flavor. If you stay at the lake house you don't need to eat or go anywhere else. Hypes: - food. the soup , kids meals, steak, brussels sprouts and bread were all done to perfection. "chefs kiss" - brunch - definitely get the pot roast hash. so good, and perfectly cooked. french toast also was solid read more

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A nice anniversary lunch at Rose Tavern on a Tuesday. Relaxing and delicious. Our waitress was very attentive. Enjoyed the moment. read more

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Limited menu, smaller portions. We were there Friday last week, one of their specials was cod fish lightly fried according to the waiter. We were surprised to get a regular fish fry, supposedly for either $36 or $39. Had we known it was just a fish fry we would have ordered something else. Paid over $200 for two people without drinks, food was mediocre, and a disappointment. We just wanted to use up our gift card. Ambiance was nice though, we were seated in the back overlooking the lake. read more

Very classy spot for lunch or dinner. We enjoy dining on the beautiful screened porch overlooking the lake. The food is all locally sourced & very fresh. Staff are extremely professional. My only small criticism is the menu is very limited & does not change frequently. As someone allergic to seafood there are not a lot of options to explore. read more

Our Favorite restaurant on the Finger Lakes! There are wonderful seating options both inside & outside. Our default is the outdoor patio right on the lake. Paul was a great server. The Truffle fries were best ever. Summer Fruit Salad was fresh & delightful. Bartender Michael did an awesome Zero proof sangria! All in All--magical!! read more