My burger was phenomenal. Cooked perfectly and so flavorful. The fries were also very good. Everyone in my group enjoyed our food. Our server was nice, if a bit scattered (but it was also busy and we were a bigger group). The restaurant is located in a cute area. It's perfect for a casual date or a get together with friends. There was a changing table in one of the bathrooms, which is nice. read more

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The Gate House is one of my favorites. It can get very, very busy and a bit noisy, but the food is so good that I overlook that. Reservations are a must for dinner. Personally, I love their great burgers! If I ever get passed ordering them, I'll try the pizza!!! read more

Delicious food and drinks! My only complaint is the acoustics of the restaurant as it gets quite loud when it's busy.

We made a reservation which was a good call because this place stays busy on a Friday night! And for good reason. The service was extremely quick, the brought out the food and the check so fast no long waiting. I got the Wease Burger and fries. The fries were not so good so I'd recommend another side but the burger...absolutely amazing. I got it medium rare and they hit it out of the park. Absolutely delicious. I've been looking for a must get burger for months now. Happy to say I'll be back for that same meal! read more

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My favorite restaurant in Rochester! Definitely try the wings, and the molten lava cake for dessert!

Ordered a Bloody Mary and they didn't even put celery in it. Nothing and we got charged for it.

Food was pretty good. We made reservations online night before. Would recommend! . read more

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There was a bit of a wait to be seated but they have a great system in that regard. The food was delicious! I had the blackened tuna and it was cooked just the way I asked and it was over a bed of flavorful ratatouille. Their drinks were also amazing. read more

The Gate House - Blackened tuna with ratatouille - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, New York

Comedically large and delicious nachos. The best pizza I had in Rochester, the Xerox.

I took the time to do a review out of my busy schedule. I have to acknowledge the manager Ryan. This lady literally saved my life. I may have gave the wrong time for a retirement dinner and she went out of her way to accommodate me. Very professional, very honest and very accommodating. I can't say enough about what this woman did for me. Enough to make sure that she was acknowledged. This is my favorite place to hold any type of dinner party. I feel that more popular restaurants need to have this level of professionalism. read more

This place is in an old building and has that old building vibe with a chic appearance. You could sit inside or out. It is in a middle of a cute courtyard that has a few art sculptures in it with other restaurants as well. The staff were friendly and the prices were average for most places. We sat at the bar and each received a glass of water. I ordered a pint of Rohrbach Scotch Ale which is local to the area and split the Xerox pizza with a friend. The beer was a little darker than I usually drink but was very smooth and delicious. The pizza wasn't a type I usually order, but it was very tasty. You could taste the Lemon Garlic Butter on the crust. I feel they should have spread the Ricotta cheese more than just having lumps on parts of the pizza. In those bites, all you tasted was the cheese. The pizza was very salty though. My mouth was dry later while we were going around Rochester for most of the afternoon. I also had an upset/ lump in stomach feeling after eating there from about an hour later until the next day. I am not sure if it was the beer or pizza, but I know anytime I had an after taste of the pizza, I felt sick. I still say it was delicious while I was eating the pizza. I would go again if asked, but I think I would eat there and then leave, not continue on to other places. read more

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The Gate House is pretty well known to many people for getting gathers. I had eaten their takeout meals but never had a chance to dine in until yesterday. The place is pretty busy and crowd as it was dinner time. The menu looks so good and I had a hard time to choose which one I want to try. So I ended up gotten the pizza. My boyfriend got hamburger with fries. They were delicious! Servers are very friendly as they always check on us several times and quick service. I appreciate them especially during busy time. I'm impressed! Thank you for an amazing dinner! read more

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We visited several times over the summer. We ate on the outdoor patio. Food and drinks were consistent. The service was great with each visit. Everyone enjoyed their food. Always excited to dine at The Gate House. read more

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The food was cooked perfect but was bland no seasoning such a shame the service was amazing very clean restaurant.

This is such an awesome place to take friends. Great food and great drinks. Wood fired pizzas look and smell amazing. Burgers were cooked perfectly to medium rare like asked. So many burger and pizza options to try. I ordered the grapefruit cosmo to drink and one of them lasted me all of dinner it was strong but good! Service was very nice and friendly. The atmosphere is rustic with some wood features and design but also bohemian. Loved the vibes. Will be back to try more of their food! read more

The Gate House - Wease burger - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, New York

I would highly recommend the chicken and biscuits that can be found on the brunch menu - see the related picture as words cannot do the dish justice. Additionally, the meal came with a bowl of fresh fruit (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and apples) that hit the spot on top of the heavy meal. They also have really good sweet potato fries that are topped with brown sugar and honey if you're also looking to go a size up in your jeans... read more

The Gate House - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, New York

Located in an artistic village area with other different cuisines. Upon entering the place, a hostess greeted us and to my surprise they had lavender lotion for their customers. It smelled nice!! The place was already packed by around 12:30 pm for lunch so we got a table near the entrance. The decor is mostly wooden and welcoming. One can see the grand open oven for their thin pizzas. We ordered from their lunch menu. I got grilled chicken sandwich with a house salad. To my surprise, the chicken was thick and still moist. The bread was fresh and chewy. I would have liked more spinach and the salad could be bigger. My partner loved his fish sandwich with lots of tartar sauce on the side and a large pile of coleslaw. The washroom was awesome!! It was large and clean. They even provided feminine products- just in case. And yes they had coconut lotion!! They seem to know us ladies - we like to pamper ourselves!! Walking out, I noticed a large painting of a cute owl. Love it. I could have it in my living room! There are so many little things that caught my attention at this local restaurant... we saw the Happy Hour Menu... And we came back here for dinner!! This place is the place in Rochester!! We were shocked that it was more packed than lunch, especially the bar area. For the Happy menu, one had to be at the bar. Nachos is large and awesome!! Thin crust chicken alfredo pizza was chewy and great. Oh my - I felt like Garfield at the end. Too full, we both could not finish both dishes!!! Service was decent too!! A hidden gem found by 2 Asian Canadians! read more

Fun atmosphere and a lively crowd. Great bar and drinks to hang out until a table is available. I really enjoy many of the pizzas.

Mediocre at best. Had the bruschetta and was wondering where the actual bruschetta was. Also had one of the vegan sandwiches and it was cool. We got in there for lunch as soon as it opened and it filled up very quick. It was a Tuesday. The Mocktail wasn't really all that. I was excited to try, but it wasn't worth it. read more

The Gate House has been my favorite restaurant in Rochester for a few years now. Why? I'm typically a creature of habit with my food orders at restaurants I frequent, ordering the same thing every time I go - at Gate House, that's never been the case and everything I've had has been amazing! My top three dishes would be the Ellison caesar salad, the Pandora burger and the chicken nachos. They have a good selection of craft beer on draft as well. The only downside is that Gate House's great food is certainly no secret, and you'll feel that if you ever try to get a table without a reservation (long waits) and slower service when you're seated due to the popularity. It's worth the time and effort, though! read more

Good food; excellent, outstanding and fast service, very professional. Ambience a little noisy but we were seated in a tucked away nook so it was quieter. A local favorite go-to spot. read more

Located in the Neighborhood of the Arts, the Gate House's surroundings outlives the memory of the food. Waitstaff friendly, however the food is just very forgettable. read more

I haven't been to the gate house in the years so it was a treat to have one of their delicious burgers tonight. They are very accommodating with special requests and can substitute a grilled chicken breast in Lou of any of their burgers. The rosemary fries weren't quite as good as I remember... No big pieces of rosemary in the basket with them. Service was friendly we did not feel rushed. Tasty dessert options including cheesy Eddie's carrot cake and enormous milkshake! read more

Wow! In love with the food here. We lucked out with 70 degree weather in April, so we opted for the 30 min wait to sit outside (well worth it). Three of us ordered the gate plate, (one version veggie) and we were all very pleased! No complaints with the Kodak pizza either. read more

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Lovely family friendly atmosphere! The burgers were delicious and the fries were wonderful- not too greasy but with good texture and flavor! The staff was very kind and we had no issues with our reservation for 6. It was one of our birthdays and we had brought a cake from Wegmans. They had no issue with us having it there and overall the service was lovely! There is a giant free parking lot just past the initial gate where the restaurant is. There are also a ton of other restaurants to explore in that area! Definitely a nice hangout spot! read more

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Cool place. Bohemian and industrial ambiance. Besides burgers and pizzas, it doesn't have a complex menu. The food, however, is delicious. We tried the salmon and it was incredible. The service was attentive, despite how busy the place was. I recommend this restaurant read more

The Gate House - Salmon - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, New York

Good food but not a good service Really nice spot to sit , I love the decoration and their outside patio But they do not have a good music All range of ages you would see there , young , old , kids Casual place read more

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I realized that The Gate House is in my top most frequented spots in Rochester. This is partially because it's close to several theaters, partially because of the sparkling margarita, and partially because of the burgers. Also, the buffalo chicken tenders (which are actually bigger than tenders). Also the garlic parm wings... They get super busy on ridiculous nights (like random times), so it never hurts to call ahead. read more

The Gate House - Wood - fired Chicken Wings and weirdos - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, New York

Came here for dinner; for COVID, they do outdoor seating with waiters wearing masks. It is a lovely place to eat in an evening, tucked in a scenic walkway behind buildings in the middle of the NOTA. When you drive by the buildings, you can't see the restaurant, but park and when you walk, you'll see a hidden clearing of calming trees, twinkling lights, and light chatter of people sitting outside on their modern garden like patio enclosure. A large head sculpture with geometric angles greets you as you walk into a iron clad fence with hanging summer flowers. Biggest thing about the Gate House is that their service is impeccable, their tables are small, and their portions are massive. An appetizer here could be your entree. Seriously. We had to to-go half our meal because the appetizers were just huge. My friends ordered their special chicken sandwich and that was like half a whole fried chicken in a sandwich. We got a salad to split and their pita w/ tabouleh and hummus. We also got the Lamb Burger (the Wegman) and the Xerox for their pizza. Their entrees were definitely heavy; and that is why I probably gave them a 4 star. I felt full after just 1 slice of my pizza, granted it was lemon garlic butter w/ ricotta, basil, and fried chicken, a hefty sounding pizza. We were both so full just eating 1/2 of foods, that my husband and I had some Tums and ginger tea when we went home. If you are good at eating heavy meals, then you are in for a treat. If you are here for a lighter fare, definitely lean towards a tomato sauce based pasta/pizza and go light with a salad (the salads are already massive). Unfortunately, I was disappointed by their fries and their cheese sticks. I thought all were stale and could not be rescued even in a to go box to bake in the oven to give them life. I would recommend to this restaurant, quality rather than quantity because their dishes while delicious felt too large/heavy and their fries brimmed over each plate but was stale. Otherwise, a beautiful place in a lovely neighborhood and a great place to sit outdoors and enjoy your day. read more

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My friend and I had an amazing 2.5 hour dinner at The Gate House. The place is tucked in inside of The Village Gate and it has a cute outdoor area which is where we had our dinner. The atmosphere is so enjoyable that we stayed there until the closing hours without even noticing. They have a wide range of options, and I would recommend them for any meal of the day. We ordered the Highland Park salad and South Wedge pizza. The food was amazing and I would absolutely order it again! Special love to our server who was friendly and kind. My friend and I asked to share the salad, and she brought it split into two plates. The portions were still big, including the cheese stick on the side! I look forward to coming back! read more

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I had dinner here with a friend, we chose to sit outside and shared the highland park salad and the south wedge pizza, both of which were phenomenal. After eating the salad however, I realized it was missing the edible flowers which was one of the main reasons I ordered it since edible flowers is not something I come across often. I was really pleased how our waitress preemptively split the salad in two plates. I enjoyed the food, the service and the atmosphere, if it wasn't for the missing flowers, I would give it 5 stars. read more

The Gate House - The Highland Park salad and The South Wedge pizza - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, New York

Very nice upscale restaurant. Went here for lunch and it was delicious with great service. read more

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I went with a coworker here who likes to split food (which are my favorite kind of people) - we split the Manhattan Square salad and bacon wrapped dates, plus each had burgers; she had a cheeseburger and I had the Wease. The salad and burgers were all large servings and were prepared well. Those cheese breadsticks with the salad were awesome as well. We both enjoyed our meals and I'll definitely be back here. read more

I noticed that the restaurant moved to the larger side location of Village Gate. The decor is fresh, with wooden chairs painted of different colors. There is a open fire oven for Pizza in the center of the room. The Burgers are fantastic. I got The Duffy, Apple Smoked Bacon and Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato,and Garlicky Fries. Delicious! All washed down with Saranac Root Beer. My friend got The Gramm, Avocado, Bacon, Red Onions, American Cheese, Ranch Dressing, regular Fries. She loved it. I'll come back to try other dishes. read more

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My husband and I decided to come to the gate house on a date. It's our first time together in Rochester New York and we wanted to have a yummy evening out. Place does not disappoint. We eat a pescatarian menu so finding food can sometimes be tricky. We decided to share the RPO vegan pizza which has both plant based pepperoni and sausage on it. We added in mushrooms for good measure with a side of marinara sauce and we literally were scraping the plate to pick up all of the yummy morsels. Well done! So good. Great suggestions and service from Brandon! We finished our meal with chocolate peanut butter dessert. I mean what can be better then a cake dessert with Reese's cups on top. We will definitely tell our friends about this place and the next time we are in Rochester come back again. read more

The Gate House is a place we've been eating at for years in their various locations in Village Gate. Food is always consistently great. They often have delicious specials. Today was no different with their Southwest Salad with Crab Cakes. Someone always orders a pizza in our party and it's always yummy. Not pictured but perhaps our favorite item are their Black & Tan Onion Rings. The patio is a wonderful spot to dine in Summer. Service is consistently good. Our only complaints about this restaurant is getting a table. We've made multiple attempts to eat here recently, only to be told there is a very long wait, meanwhile there are partially empty tables waiting for diners. They might consider opting for a policy like other Rochester establishments that require everyone be present to seat the table -- especially for the patio. For indoor dining, sometimes it can be a bit loud. In all, this is a place we enjoy returning to when we can. Your family or group will enjoy it. Our out of town friends always ask to come here. read more

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Very nice establishment with a fairly long presence in Rochester. I remember back to when they were in their first location. I remember them being known for burgers... More recently, a friend and I wanted to get together on a summer weekday for lunch. We both were craving a really good salad. Our original destinations were thrown out because lunch on Tuesday can be hit or miss for places being open. I did some searching for salads here on yelp and The Gate House showed up. I perused the menu and immediately knew this would be our spot. If you have a Nicoise salsd then I will love you (generally). As it so happens my friend was simultaneously thinking the same as I and when I texted her she was thrilled that we were on the same wave length. I of course went with the Durand Nicoise and it was delightful. The mix of flavors from the well prepared tuna steak to the kick of kalamatta olives... I was pleased and scarffed my salad down with ravenous speed. My friend went with the Highland. It was bright, colorful, and filling. She had plenty to take home. Desipte the beautiful weather, we ate inside because the patio was crowded. And i thought it a bonus that the seats inside are big, wide, and really comfortable. The restrooms were well decorated and clean. Overall the ambiance was relaxed but casually elegant. I woukd definitely be back, and I'm surprised I haven't been here more often. Solid choice for lunch or dinner. read more

The Gate House - Nicoise Salad - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I've always been a big fan of The Gate House! The location is perfect within the village gate and has ample outdoor seating, which was well spaced out. I've always loved the Caesar salad (the dressing is AMAZING and I love the little rotini pasta). Also - if you get a salad, it comes with cheese filled breadsticks. Need I say more? They also have beers on draft, cocktails, and wine. As well as a dessert menu! The service was slow, but it was a beautiful night and we didn't mind. My friend's water glass was dirty, which is why I took one star off. They kindly replaced her glass. read more

The Gate House - Caesar salad - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, New York

Been coming here for years and always love it. The place always seems to be busy, so best to make reservations, even if planning to come during off-peak hours. The staff are always really friendly and on point with the service. I get the Niçoise salad a lot because I like it so much that I can't bring myself to hardly try anything else. The garlic rosemary fries are a must, they are SO good. I recently went for brunch and the food was delicious. The server recommended the Blood orange mimosa which had Grand Marnier as a nice touch- I had 3 of those things! lol. I got the skillet meal which had some great flavors going on. It was basically like breakfast nachos. My friend got the crab cake Benedict and it looks delish! Always really enjoy coming here. It's a bit on the pricier side, but totally worth it. They also have outdoor seating for the summertime! read more

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The Gate House has been a favorite of mine for many years, and I will say I have never been disappointed by their food! During my most recent visit I split a salad and pizza with a friend and it was amazing. The salad had a great mix of flavors and textures with the sweet crispness of the apples and the savory taste of bacon. The pizza was a slight twist on a white pizza with ricotta and a balsamic drizzle. It had a great depth of flavor and an impeccable crust! read more

The Gate House - The Manhattan Square salad - Spinach, Apples, Bacon, Pine Nuts, Red Onion, Asiago with Honey Sherry Vinaigrette - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, New York

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