Great for lagers and pilsners I didn't get food but the bar service was great and beer was exceptional Plenty of seating Lots of beer options read more

Strangebird - Breweries Near Me - Rochester, New York

Met up here on a Monday evening and was excited to try it since I had never been. I got the fries with preserved lemon aioli - these magical bites somehow stayed hot and crispy through the whole meal. I tried (& loved) their Belgian triple since it had just won a silver medal at the NYS Craft Brewers awards. It was well-deserving of the honor it received! Staff was friendly and attentive, and it was easy enough to get a bartender's attention for a refill. Seating area was bright and spacious with great atmosphere. Parking situation is kinda hairy - extra tight spaces in a small lot, but it was manageable for a Monday, and there's street parking if you don't happen to get a space in the lot. Cheers! read more

Great atmosphere and even better pizza! We were here in November, and the seasonal salad was to die for. I love the family friendly feel of a brewery. It gives our family a chance to get out without the stress of kids having to be perfect. read more

Strange bird pizza was bomb! I got the mushroom pizza and it was delish.... I will be back to try more!

Really nice brewery with kitchen for hot food and dessert selections. Beautiful space with a bar the length of main room. Plenty of tables to sit at. More of an upscale vibe than your typical brewery space. Freezing Friday night, we are visiting area for 1st time. There's so many local breweries to choose from. Glad we chose Strangebird. They don't have flights, but you can sample any beer you would like. Took me 4 choices before making my selection. We were only stopping for one or 2. Settled on honey brown (4 ounce) and one of the IPAs Wish we had been hungry because the food selections looked amazing. The crafted drinks looked really good as well. The ladies tending bar were friendly, fast and very helpful with any questions. If you are looking to sample some local flavor, Strangebird is a great choice. read more

Strangebird - Breweries Near Me - Rochester, New York

It's not so strange at all here, and the strangest bird I think was the duck wings. This place has a very welcoming feel, bright, busy, and family friendly with the food options. For a brewery, the cocktail bar, and the cocktails they serve, were both quite impressive. I had heard good things about the wings here, so of course we tried them. But I think we aired on the side of mild. The dry rub wings were well made, but I thought the flavor of these particular wings should have been more adventurous. Similarly, the fried chicken tenders on the steamed buns were also well made, but all the flavor seems to have come from the sriracha mayo sauce. Gotta try the other wing flavors. But there's lots of other great food options here. The beers were also satisfying. I was a little disappointed they had no darker beers on tap (maybe in the colder months?), but the Belgian saison I ordered paired really well with our food. It's too bad their outside space is limited, it fills up quickly in nice weather. Though indoor seating is bright and comfortable. The men's room is really cramped, it feels like a football huddle in there if there's more than 2 people. Those things said, food and drink here was overall a very enjoyable experience. read more

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Great spot to meet friends! Lots of indoor seating - tables can be pushed together & moved around - and some outdoor seating. They have a small parking lot, and there is street parking, and a public overflow lot on the next block. Gender-specific bathrooms were clean and easy to find. Upon entering there is a sign to seat yourself - first come, first served - and we were able to find a table for 4 on a busy Friday night. The wait staff will bring out your food but there is no table service. Go to the bar to get your drink. Go to the food counter to order your food. They have a great system which allows you to start a tab at either the bar or the food counter and just have one tab and order in both places. So some of our visit was spent standing in line, and it's quite noisy in there (no soft surfaces to absorb sound) so hard to hear at times. We had some drinks and a couple of pizzas. They food was great - very tasty and fresh - and the drinks were a good pour! We would definitely stop back! read more

Strangebird - Outside view - Breweries Near Me - Rochester, New York

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We heard the pizza here was quite good, so decided to stop by on the weekend. There were plenty of people soaking up the sun in their patio, but also ample seating on the inside. You go up to the counter to order, and food came out fairly quickly Fries: solid. I liked the frieds herbs and the lemon aioli Chicken wings: we got the garlic parmesan wings, but it had a sweet sauce on top of it. If you're a sweet/savory type of person this might be your thing, but I wasn't the biggest fan. Mushroom pizza: meh. The garlic aioli was too rich and overpowered the flavor of the mushrooms Mortadella pizza: this one was surprisingly good! The mortadella is oven-baked so it becomes crispy and loses that weird smooth texture it normally has. It was dressed in green pesto and was definitely my favorite out of all the pizzas Sausage: It was a sausage pizza. Nothing that stood out too much. Pepperoni pizza: I liked the contrast on this pizza, between the sweetness from the truffle honey, the mild spice, and the acidity of the pickled peppers. Overall, a decent place to get oven-fired pizza in Rochester. read more

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Fun times at this spot and plenty of space indoors and outdoors to hang out. Got the burger and wings for dinner and good choices to go with. Double smashed patty tasted great with the seasoning and crisp on the patty. The garlic parm wings were tasty as well. Plenty of meat on the bones and crisp on the skin. For those wanting a cool place with a good atmosphere to hangout...this is it. read more

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This place is awesome! I met up with some friends, you seat yourself and since there's no wait staff, you go up to the counters and order your drinks or food yourself. This means you can relax and have a great time for as long as you want. No pressure to get out fast, which I totally appreciate! Every single food we ordered was for the table to share and everyone loved everything. I particularly loved the mixed drink "fact or fig-tion" which my friends did not think was going to be so tasty. Turns out all 5 of us agreed it was the best drink anyone at the table ordered! I highly recommend this place and despite not living in Rochester, I will most definitely be going back! read more

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Food choices are very eclectic for your typical brewery but every time I have visited food is interesting and very tasty. Our service was sterling. Everyone is very friendly and efficient. Nice mix of ages and very pleasant surroundings. I had the chicken taquito special which was fabulous. My friend ordered the wings and fries. The wings were huge and tasty and the rosemary fries need to be shared as it is a very large bowl and the are great!!! Ironically, neither of us are big fans of beer but enjoyed the crafted cocktail I had (chamomile crusher) and my friend a cider Only problem I had was watching a very brave and speedy mouse run from behind the bar and all along the stools of people seated at the bar. I was very happy at that moment to be seated at a table and glad i had finished my meal. A bit stomach churning. Except for the rodent, I would have given them 5 stars. read more

Great beer and drink selections. Bar tenders patiently offered samples and advice. Lots of good food options -- fresh delicious salads, pizzas and sandwiches. Easy single tab for both food and bar. Lots of seating even on a busy, rainy Saturday. Sorry I didn't get any photos. read more

driest margarita i have ever had, blegh - please stop that. chamomile & grapefruit cocktails were phenom. kitchen charged us an insulting $2.16 for a cup of honey that one of us walked up & asked for after having already spent $70 on food + tip ... question: who does service when the whole restaurant bypasses service? mac n cheese was bland, pizza was burnt. bbq wings were ok ... a whole menu riding on french fries. most of the 3 stars for vibes & style. read more

De.lic.ious food! Soooooo happy they have vegan cheese for the pizzas, not only that but it's the best pizza I've had in ny, wow oh wow!! Perfected pizza dough, perfectly cooked, awesome sauce, outstanding vegan cheese!! Now for the fries!!!! I dream of these fries, it comes with lemon aioli that can be vegan too which I appreciate, this sauce makes dreams come true!!! The service is great and everyone is friendly, the parking is packed full all the time because it's a very small parking lot and it's on a very busy small street. read more

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We've been 5 or 6 times in the last two months. The food is very good, the service is friendly and efficient and the atmosphere is loud and welcoming. Not the place you want to choose for an intimate conversation, but definitely great for friendly chatter and relaxation. I have been stuck on pizza and the mac & cheese, both of which are excellent. I understand that Strangebird is famous for their chicken sandwich but so far I haven't been able to pass up my favorites. My wife ordered it last time we went and she said it deserves its reputation. read more

Awesome place to stop in and grab some food. Not a beer person but the bar is a full bar unlike lots of breweries in the area. The food is spectacular. My only reason for the lack of 5-stars is that there's consistently no where to order a drink if you aren't seated at the bar and you have to wrangle your way around patrons. It's also incredibly loud there no matter how many people are in the establishment. Great option for take-out or fast casual without a reservation. read more

Never a complaint at Strangebird. Had one of the best salads of my life here and they are always changing so much on their menu. Can be a good thing and a bad thing lol. Beer and cocktails have always been solid. read more

Strangebird - Flights - Breweries Near Me - Rochester, New York

We love "the bird". The beer, the drinks, the food and service is all on point. We come here often and enjoy the rotating beer and food menu. Such a fun place and the staff is great and always willing to offer suggestions for food and drink. Well done gang! read more

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Keep it coming, Strangebird! Always beautifully lit, clean, welcoming. Fast casual style with outstanding, curated menu. Full bars at a brewery aren't always available, but they offer a lovely cocktail menu and bartenders are attentive and friendly. read more

Brewery was recommended to me by another brewer in Cincinnati! Had a light beer that was super tasty. Also had the pizza and it's really quite good. Place is spacious but unfortunately not dog friendly on it outside patio. read more

The interior is very cozy and open-plan. We sat at a small table for two. We ordered smoked chicken wings in maple sauce, a cheese pizza, and macaroni and cheese with rigatoni. The food is made from scratch using local ingredients. We will definitely be back. read more

Amazing salads, excellent pizza, very good beer, a small but very nice whisky selection, and fun ambience!

Had a great time with friends trying their ale and good for the first time. Excellent food!

We had heard so many great things about this place. It was awesome. Great flavorful pizza. Very friendly staff. Good beer. Definitely will be back. read more

I definitely understand why Strangebird was voted one of the best breweries in the country. A large variety of beers for all tastes. I'm not the biggest fan of beer, but their sour selection was perfectly refreshing and not too wheat forward. There's a separate bar and food counter, which was nice for quick food service. All the menu items sounded delicious as well. I'll definitely be back to try more of their beer and menu items read more

I dont understand why I had not been here sooner. We can here on an early Friday evening around 5:30pm or so. To give you an idea it's off Monroe you take a turn down one of the side streets and you arrive in an area I in all honesty had not seen before. Some nice houses, a park and a decent view of downtown. They have their own parking lot but it was already filled up. Just be advised you may need to park on the street. They have a deck outside for dining/drinking. While here some were sitting outside. We went inside it's large and slightly industrial the color scheme is white and bright. The best thing you can do is first is find a seat, than order your beers/cocktails at the bar than order food. There are two different places for this. You order your food and they give you a number and they bring it to you and you wait at the bar for your drinks. Luckily I went online to get an idea of good a drinks prior. But they do have a menu at the bar and when you order your food they have a menu above the register so you can order. These are the food items we go both excellent and here's a better description from the website. I got: FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH (e without bun) sichuan chili oil, cabbage slaw, comeback sauce, sesame roll served with fries. My friend got: BBQ CAULIFLOWER V SANDWICH (@without bun & onions) cherry bba, braised greens, crispy onion, cheddar, sesame roll, served with fries We recommend both and the fries were tasty as well. We got a few cocktails and both delicious and interesting. Honestly they were a nice surprise as who would have thought to make an Old Fashioned with mescal and my drink I would think would be a big hit during the warmer months. I got the JUNGLEBIRD jamaican rum, campari, pineapple, lime, smoked maple And my friend got : MEZCAL OLD FASHIONED mezcal, agave, orange bitters Now they have beer of course and other things to imbibe or not. Everything was tasty and I'd for sure come back. A few things to know it's loud it is what it is but know you can hear your friends at the dinner table. When we found our table in the back there was no one around when we arrived with our drinks a lot of people showed up in the same area. So just an FYI., I'd give it a 4 outta 5 Enjoy read more

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Amazing pizza and good smash burger (could be better!) fries are phenomenal! Drinks are good too. Can get busy quickly and parking can be tricky But totally worth it Prices are decent too read more

Strangebird - Smash Burger - Breweries Near Me - Rochester, New York

Food was so mid for the price, I wouldn't recommend honestly unless you have money to blow

I loved the bbq dry rub wings. I kid you not, they are the BEST wings I have ever had. Service is quick and efficient and the food is fresh, hot and delicious. The fries were also very good. It's nice how much space there is indoors and outdoors, that they're able to accommodate a big group of people. The drink options are plenty and my favorite was the lychee cocktail. I can't wait to come back and try more drinks and food items on their menu! read more

Finally made it over to Strangebird and had an average first experience. It seems like every time we have wanted to go in the past, it's been with a group, and it's always so packed inside, that we have never tried to wait. This time we decided to go right at opening time (noon) on a Saturday. I could not believe the parking lot was already full at 11:50 am when we arrived!! Despite several other groups having the same idea, we were able to get a table, and within an hour the place was 90% full! We were a group of 5 and ordered all veggie options, and got a few made vegan. We were a little disappointed that they gave us a specials menu, but most of the specials were already finished - so I took off a star for that because I think it shows a lack of attention to detail. Food quality was very good for the things we ordered, but most everything was overly seasoned and too salty; another slightly disappointing thing was their lack of gluten free options...to make a sandwich gluten free you just leave off the bread...no options for the mac and cheese or pizza... but maybe in the future. Also, although I liked the interior space, the serve-yourself water station, the big windows and great light, the overall vibe with the staff was like they were all tired and just going through the motions; folks were not very friendly or forthcoming with info when asked questions, and it kind of felt unwelcoming. Could just be that the night before was slammed, or that the particular staff had all also been out too late ...not sure, but it was noticeable and everyone at our table remarked about it. Anyway, they are obviously very popular, and probably have good and bad days like most places these days, so we will most likely try them again another time. read more

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Everything I've eaten here is good. The fries are so good a friend brought me here on a "potato crawl" once.

I love the atmosphere and the food variety. Always something delicious there from food to fries! Great staff as well which makes it a well rounded experience. read more

A very spacious and bright brewery tucked away on a side street residential neighborhood. They possess a wide variety of beer and some interesting food selections. I was hungry but didn't feel like typical brewery food so I ordered the summer vegetable Caesar salad. It was delicious!!! The service was quick and attentive as well. read more

Strangebird - A stout very similar to a Guinness - Breweries Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Ok, I've been to Strangebird before - I think I had the burger to go - it was delicious! This time I opted for the fried chicken sandwich to go, which has received rave Yelp reviews. I have to say, the fries that accompanied the sandwich were perfection! The perfect amount of crispness and seasoning. The sandwich however, was a bit disappointing. Everyone raves about the crisp coating, but too me it was oddly hard. There was no discernable seasoning on the outer coating, which was so crisp that it was hard to bite. It was not a classic fried chicken coating and was almost unpleasant. Note - it was not burnt or overcooked. The chicken inside was thin and tough. The comeback sauce and the slaw was excellent! read more

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When in Rochester this brewery is a must visit. The space is large to accommodate many. Beer selection is probably one of the most rounded you find anywhere. They have stouts, IPAs, lagers, ales and just your typical light beer. Plenty to choose from which is really unheard of in the brewery business. Glad they had things beyond IPAs. While you sipping on some great brews grab some food. They have great pizzas and burgers that compliment your libations. The staff was on top of things and quickly made sure to take of you always. This is a great place to visit when in Rochester. They also have coolers to get their beers to go! read more

Strangebird - "Turkey Dinner" a sour stout - Breweries Near Me - Rochester, New York

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My first visit here was amazing! Staff was so friendly. The beers were so good and the food was delicious! Best fries I have ever had. Also had a pizza which was delicious- crust and was perfect texture. Yum! Our party of 2 arrived at 4:30 on a Thursday and I'm glad we went early bc it filled up fast! Parking is a little tricky but so worth it! read more

My husband and I came here with our son who was visiting from college and WOW! The food is excellent, I didn't know what to expect from a brewery! I ordered a Bird Light (cute!) and it was delicious. My husband got an IPA and said it was right up his alley! My son wasn't sure what to order at first, since he has a dairy allergy, but the staff walked us through ordering a dairy free pizza and it was very yummy! We will certainly be returning to this spot. read more

We loved this place. The pizza is amazing. Oven cooked and great retro-ish vibe. It was such a fun upbeat town read more

Strangebird - Mushroom Pizza - Breweries Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Ambiance was nice. Food was mid tier. I wasn't a big fan of the service/prices. No refills on sodas. One small ramekin of blue cheese was two dollars. Must be nice for a lot of people, but we will not be returning. read more

Food was very good. Had a pizza that was delicious. Drinks were good but a little pricey. It was difficult getting a table, it was very nice inside. read more