Missing Lux at 8:42am on a Tuesday morning, and writing this review to ease the pain! I haven't…read morebeen to Lux since the pandemic started, and honestly don't think I had been at all this year prior to that either. Which is a SHAME, because Lux is a special place. Where else can you eat midnight bagels to accompany your vodka soda? Where else can you get overly frustrated at the "get the circle onto the post" game outside? The answer is NOWHERE. Lux has a special vibe about it that is welcoming, inclusive, divey and strange all at the same time. The South Wedge location is perfect and there's usually ample street parking if you're DD-ing or planning to leave your car. I can't wait to get back here post-pandemic and enjoy a game with friends and a seat out on the patio.

Lux is a different experience every night depending on what is going and who is DJ. Some things…read morestay the same regardless of when you go: great vibes, quick bar service, cheap drinks, and a long bathroom line. Definitely more a hole in the wall in terms of charm, but you'll have a good night there regardless.

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.

I'd say I had a good experience dining here. It was my birthday and I went in with a few friends…read more We were promptly attended to. I ordered a mocktail to start off and it was pretty good. For appetizers, we got the roasted beets and the bone marrow. Both were good. I got the duck breast for entree and my friends got the carrot cavatelli and lobster bucatini. We all enjoyed our dishes. The duck was succulent and roasted just enough. The Brussel sprouts that came on the side were a disappointment though. For dessert, I ordered ricotta pine nut tart with lemon sorbet. The tart was very subtle in flavor but good. My friends ordered the bread pudding which was great as well. Overall, very satisfied with the food and service. Can be back!

Absolutely love the vibe of this bar! We came here for the first time last night and it happened to…read morebe the anniversary of the opening and it was a masquerade party! We didn't know this, but everyone was so friendly and even had extra masks to hand out and share. The style and decor is awesome, the staff were lovely, and it was just a fun place to be. There was a dj playing live music as well. Will definitely go back!

I love this place! It definitely gives speakeasy vibes because I don't know how anyone would find…read moreit if they didn't know what they were looking for. There is live music sometimes. Excellent cocktail menu if you're into that. I wish there was a more extensive snack menu. But this would be a great spot for before dinner drinks. Or after dinner drinks. The bartenders were really great at making suggestions and helping us find something to suit our tastes.

I just love Skylark. Friendly no bullshit bartenders, the best meatball sliders and sauces, strong…read moredrinks, dingy but fun atmosphere. All in a crazy convenient and ever-changing location. At $3 per meatball slider, you can leave here completely full for under $10. I typically add on a double orange vodka soda and settle in at one of the back booths or tables to enjoy. There's a bunch of games over on the stage side of the bar, in addition to the back. I believe they have an outdoor space but I have never ventured back there. I've been coming here for about five years and have to say that Skylark gives you the best view of an ever changing city-scape. I've seen it go from urban roadway to construction to now luxury apartments. Skylark has been and will (hopefully/must be) continue to be around through it all. Don't let the interior fool you - this is a great no frills bar with a strange energy and delicious eats.

Skylark lounge in downtown Rochester, NY is the best place to see a live show, dance to a DJ or…read morejust hang and have a drink. (Local rotating artists for purchase, too.) Great back patio, and overall fab vibes.

The vibe and style of the cocktail bar is perfect! The string lights and candles offer perfect…read moreambiant lighting. It's not a big space so if it's a busy night, it will be difficult to find somewhere to sit and it can get pretty loud. There is an upstairs level as well that has some seating and a place for live music. Great cocktails too!

Love the space and the ambiance. I will go back for sure because the staff is nice!…read more When you walk in, the feng shui is a little off. It's confusing due to the arrangement of the bar and tables. A couple had the attention of the bartender, so we didn't know where to go. The challenge is they need a hostess or two bartenders downstairs. Someone needs to greet people. We decided to just go upstairs. Great move! That's the real gem in this space. The lair in the back of the bar on the top floor is worth the visit. Loooove that area big time. I took a chance and got the Kran drink. Was okay. Next time I will order more traditional. Worth a try.

Right on time with plenty to choose from really a premiere smoke shop right in the heart of…read moreHenrietta! No, I haven't experimented with a cigar lounge, but it looks really upscale and very signature. They even have exclusive parking for the cigar lounge VIP members. I like it a lot. I'll be back.

Good selection, knowledgeable staff, enjoyable experience and a bunch of other words to get to…read moreYelp's 85 word minimum for a review.

This place is bizarre, but in a good way. I haven't been here for a while, but when I have come…read morebefore it was BYOB which was cool. It's cheap as dirt, and they have good service setting up and stoking the hookah. Not to mention zemeta is right next door so you can always go and eat there if you're looking for some good chow! The atmosphere is what really makes this place. It's got an almost old school disco type of feel with the lights and red leather booths. There's always ethnic music playing and all sorts of languages being spoken. Cool spot.

Well , they have delicious cinnamon tea and great hookahs. They smoked really nice and smooth …read more The price is also great! However not great with checking on the hookah. I was disappointed that my coals ran out within 15 -20 min and I had to ask for additional coals a second time . Another 15 min later they ran out again. One of the employees walked right past me to add coals to his hookah , sat down stared into his phone and continued to smoke his while mine went out. There was only 4 people in the shop , so it wasn't a distraction rich environment.....Dismayed I left

Great winter pop-up in downtown Rochester. Lots of kid friendly activities like story time and…read moresingalong with Santa. Walking distance to the Strong Museum and adjacent to the skating rink. Gets a little crowded in the main tent for events, but I've found the staff to be friendly and venue to be clean.

When visiting the ROC Holiday Village a must stop is the Igloo bar. You can't miss it... the…read morelargest white tent in the place! Nice long bar directly in the back as you walk in, great local beer selection and much of wines and even mulled wine. Cute collectable mugs available. There's a nice giving cup booth, where you can buy hot cocoa for a cause. A different non profit agency severs up cocoa daily. Tables are first come no reservations. A small stage for daily events, live music check out the website. A few couches for cozy seating, lots of low tops and high tops throughout the place. Mini arcade against the wall, all free games to enjoy. Love the tabletop games... a few televisions to enjoy all the football games. Overall a great place to hangout and get warm. As the night goes on this place gets packed!

Let me start by saying the food was amazing! Seasoned well, food hot when it arrived and everyone…read moreat the table enjoyed their food. No complaints. The issue was the service. Walking in on a Sunday for brunch I expected to see someone at the door or front to greet. That wasn't the case. It took about 5 minutes before someone came up to greet and welcome the 3 partied that were waiting. The hosts were great once they were up front. Our waiter was nice but complained about the chef in the back and how he was swamped. Said that the cook won't do anything extra if we asked for something. I would love to come back but maybe when it's not as busy or with a different server.

For now, I'll just put one star since Zoke was not open at lunch when it was supposed to open. I…read morehope that they haven't given up already!