I stopped in for a quick drink at the bar a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised at the beautiful interior and the friendliness of the staff. The bartender Garrett made a great recommendation on a drink and was very educated on the menu items. I did not get the chance to eat, but the dishes coming out looked amazing and the couple next to me raved about the quality of their meals. I will be back for sure! read more

Visited this place on Sunday for a girl's brunch. I booked online, easy but was necessary for a Noon brunch on a Sunday? No. It was somewhat busy but not enough to make a reservation. You can easily walk in, not wait awhile, and get a seat quickly. The restaurant interior was modern industrial with Scandinavian/minimalist influences(?), which I loved because it felt a cozy and welcoming. Any who, back to the service and food. I really enjoyed my entrée, I choose Corned Beef Hash & Eggs and the asiago bread, the dish was a bit heavy (not in a bad way), and I ended up requesting a diet coke but overall, the dish was very good, and the corned beef is not the type from a coney island restaurant, it was shredded and flavorful. The service was outstanding, and our waitress was beyond pleasant and attentive. Would I recommend this place to others? Yes. Would I come back again? Yes, there were other items on the menu I'd like to enjoy. read more

Visited for dinner on a Saturday night - we did not have a reservation and it was busy! About a 45 minute wait for a table but we were luckily able to grab seats up at the bar. Unfortunately, service was not very good at the bar - incredibly slow. For drinks, I tried their espresso martini, which was way too watered down. The food, however, made up for everything else. They had a really good menu with interesting options, so we were pretty torn what to get but I ended up ordering a cup of their chicken curry soup and the pork chop. The pork chop itself was incredible, and the beets were a unique spin. My friend got the short rib and said it was amazing. We both really enjoyed the soup as well. Ambiance was lively, but we were disappointed it wasn't really decorated for the holidays - just really plain inside. Since the location is right on main street, parking is limited. All this said, I would return just for the food. read more

The Meeting House - Soup of the day: chicken curry - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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I hosted a bridal shower here June 13, 2026. Space is elegant and bright with a super view of downtown! Guests complimented the lunch buffet. Beef and Chicken both tender and veggies were tasty . Staff were impressive! They were very helpful and friendly. They attended to my every need. We had a wonderful experience. read more

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One of the best cocktails bars downtown. Trevor is a great mixologist and is very friendly. They offer happy hour on both drinks and apps. Metered or garage parking nearby. Or recommend going early for dinner or reservations. The bar seating is maybe eight seats at best. Atmosphere is energetic and lively. Not too loud. Food is good, but pricey. Not much for vegans. Everything has meat, fish, or cheese in it. I go to enjoy a quality cocktail, but omnivores will like the menu more. read more

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I've waited a long time to find a restaurant that cares about absolutely every element of your experience. Even the best restaurants might be brilliant at some things, but pedestrian at other things. Not The Meeting House. My wife got an amazing mixed drink made with spiced pear...smooth but potent. The beer selections were eclectic. I usually remember the odd selections I make when I get craft beer, but...the beer was strong. I would've been happy with complementary bread with my meal, since it's such a rarity these days. The Meeting House give you a wonderfully flavorful muffin and rich butter. The waiter recommended the asparagus soup. This is what asparagus wishes it tasted like. It's the absolutely perfect combination of seasonings that draws out all of the best qualities of the asparagus. My wife got the smoked chicken, which the waiter said has been on the menu since the beginning. It's a favorite for a reason. She usually hates squash, but she loved the spaghetti squash bed underneath the chicken. With a multitude of great offerings, how could I go wrong? I decided on meatloaf, but not just any meatloaf. This is lamb meatloaf, seasoned the way you know meatloaf is supposed to be seasoned, but just...better. The celery root puree, hollandaise, and fried Brussels sprouts meant every nibble exploded with flavor. Even the hand towels in the bathroom were the highest quality paper, and seemed to be like the finest linens. Service was flawless, and the food showed up quickly. I normally have some idea of the cost of what I'm ordering, but this was a rare time when the food was so good that I didn't care. Entrées were around $30, and this is one of many restaurants listed as $$ that are actually $$$ restaurants. But, this is one that's definitely worth your $$$. read more

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Came here with a party of 6 on a Tuesday night. We attempted to make a reservation the night before but it showed everything was booked out. So we tried calling the next day and was able to secure a reservation. When we walked in, the hostess was friendly and immediately walked us to our table. The restaurant was not busy at all with only a few tables including ours so I'm not really sure why we weren't able to make the reservation online. Their menu looked interesting so we decided to order multiple dishes for everyone to share and here are the dishes we ordered and my thoughts: TMH CHICKEN WINGS White Truffe Oil, Toasted Garlic, Parmesan: The wings were just ok. The meat itself was moist but I didn't taste any truffle oil or garlic. The skin wasn't crispy and it basically tasted like the Parmesan wings from Buffalo Wild Wings. SPICE-DUSTED CALAMARI Housemade Buttermilk-herb Ranch: The calamari pieces were small. The spice was quite flavorful but I found it really oily. TEMPURA CAULIFLOWER Thai Chili Glaze, Pineapple, Cashew: This is the worst dish for the night. The batter was thick and the cauliflower was way overcooked. It didn't taste like Thai chili sauce at all as it was overly sweet. The pineapple pieces looked like those frozen ones that's been thawed (I didn't eat it cuz it looked sour) and the cashews just fell over everywhere. FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS Red wine vinaigrette: A solid dish that was nicely fried. The citrus from the red wine vinaigrette balanced well and it did not feel too heavy or oily. MAPLE BASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH Candied walnuts The squash as very mushy and sweet. I wish there's more walnut pieces to give the dish more texture. SAUTÉED BEEF TENDERLOIN TIPS "French Onion" style. Pappardelle. Jarlsberg. Crispy Bread: This was one of my favorite dish for the night. The pappardelle was al dente, the sauce was flavorful and hearty, the beef tips were nicely charred and it's as tender as it can get given of the cut. I also love the crispy bread which added another level of texture. RAINBOW TROUT Basmati Rice, Wilted Spinach. Toasted Hazelnut, Brown Butter Balsamic Vinaigrette: The fish was flaky but a little overcooked and I wish they would put the fish with the skin on top while drizzling the sauce on the side so the skin would stay crispy. The sauce however, was the highlight. It was rich and nutty and paired well with the spinach as it balances out the bitterness from the greens. The hazelnut added some crunch and also brought out a unique note from the brown sugar. The rice was my favorite as it soaked up all the sauce. Overall, the food here is decent and it's a good option for date nights or even family gatherings as they can accommodate larger parties. read more

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Just okay food - with a price tag. The service was great. Venue was cramped, but I was t blown away. This place is suited for apps and bar service. Not impressed and not sure we will dine in again. Overall, might make this a pre or post stop for another dining experience. read more

Great restaurant in heart of downtown Rochester. They take reservations which is helpful during the weekends when they can be busy. Can accommodate large parties but have inviting ambiance inside for a smaller night out too. For dinner had the Overnight braised short ribs which had amazing flavor. read more

Absolutely loved! A great spot for brunch with some friends- and seated right downtown in Rochestor. Delicious drink options, and the food was SO good. Highly suggest the cheese dip and chips, and the grilled cheese. Both were phenomenal! We absolutely love our server too- just an all around wonderful dining experience! read more

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Biked here on a Sunday for brunch. Amazing we had the skillet and pancakes. One of the best brunches we've had in a long time. We will be back again. read more

The menu looked so good... maybe I just picked the wrong items... I will say I enjoyed the pretzel I had but the main dish i had the lightly smoked chicken breast was probably the worst made chicken breast I've had.... The spaghetti squash sounded good but wasn't very. I will say the drink I had was REALLY good. The bartender was on point. If you're in Rochester sure check it out but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

The Meeting House - Smoked Chicken Breast, Spaghetti squash - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Went there with another couple. Three of the four ordered the beef tips .... and not one of the three ate them.....they were awful!!! Could not even chew the meat which was supposed to be tenderloin. I ordered the roasted veg salad with shrimp, I think there was maybe two pieces of roasted vegetables. Chicken wings were good. With the cost of going out these days it was VERY disappointing. We won't be back . Service was good but the beef top meals should have been taken off the bill. read more

This restaurant is continuously impressive and one of our favorites. The food, the service, the ambience everything is outstanding!

Good service, good food, I would go back. It was a little loud, but just because it is an open floor plan.

I enjoyed a decent eggs Benedict and good service . It was fun getting to see the Detroit Lions St. Brown #14 upside down in the window across the street at Home Bakery which was a nice stop to pick up bumpy cake for dessert. read more

The interior is modern and tastefully done. We went for lunch on a Saturday and had great brunch items. The corned beef hash had a generous amount of meat, and the potato skillet was tasty without being spicy. read more

We rented the top floor for our wedding rehearsal dinner and WOW. It was great! The food was fantastic, the service was wonderful, the bathrooms were very clean, and the view is spectacular. For an evening it was great, the only downside was for all the guests to find parking. But I would love to have some kind of lunch event here in the future. We were able to take food home and we all loved it. 10/10 would recommend!! Booking the space was also very easy and pleasant. read more

The food and service were great! We live in the Hills and I'm not sure why we don't go to more meetings at the Meeting House...because good food, great setting and great coffee and service make for great meetings! read more

The Meeting House has a nice calm ambiance. However, one of the walls is an angled mirror, a little distracting for dinner. The service and staff were great. We had very little wait times. We arrived at 6:10 and were able to get a table immediately. Our calamari appetizer was out about 5 min after we ordered it and our main course dishes were out before we finished our appetizer, it was a little too fast. Our cocktails were good, a pear drink and an old fashion. We followed it with the calamari appetizer and for our main courses we had the beef tip pasta and the trout dinner with a side of the Brussel sprouts. The calamari was crispy and served with a ranch style dip. The beef tip pasta was good but not great, could have used more flavor. read more

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My Dad, who lives in Rochester, is almost 89. For a few years now, he's been reluctant to try new places for Sunday brunch, preferring the familiarity of places he knows. Occasionally he'll humor me and let me take him somewhere he hasn't been, especially if I've already gone there and had a positive experience. Of course, that doesn't mean he'll feel the same afterward, but he does about The Meeting House. Even though we had to wait for a table, we didn't wait long, and service was kind and attentive as soon as we were seated. The menu is creative and offers a range of dietary options. Coffee and fruit are fresh and plentiful. I loved the Kale Salad; the pistachios are an excellent accompaniment to the kale! My sandwich was delicious, too. The only flaw was that the hostess at the door was a bit impatient and curt. I understand that Sunday brunch is likely one of the most hectic shifts, but that person at the door is the first impression of the establishment. We had a nice visit and enjoyed our meals, even so, and I hope to bring Dad back some time soon :) read more

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10 years after my first review, I am happy to provide an updated and more positive review. Recently, we have dined here a couple of times and our experiences have been much better. I am a fan of their brunch menu as it has a little bit of everything and they always have weekend specials. They are also less crowded then some of the other brunch places. Our service has been decent as well. The only awkward thing is to get to the restrooms you have to walk through the back room which is used for larger parties or private parties and it always feels like you are intruding and don't belong. read more

Luis made us a his and her Old Fashion and Margarita using Agave in order to replace the simple syrup. We order the HH Short Rib (minus the tortilla) and had it added to the HH Truffle Fries for a gluten free meal with a side of Brussel Sprouts He provided us a great atmosphere for a quick Happy Hour Date that we squeezed into our day! read more

The Meeting House - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Had luncheon after funeral. They did a great job of providing food and service to all who attended

Although a reservation was required (for this small town eatery) we ate at the bar and tried a few small plates , they were all great , drinks rightly priced read more

was there last night with about 12 people in our group service was not bad. Food was mediocre at best overpriced if you ask me but what really got me is we were all together but not together on one bill and they refused to split the bill for us on everyone's own orders I've never been to a place that won't do that and unfortunate for them they have just lost customers and for the servers they got there 20% but would have better guaranteed if we could have separate read more

During our annual trip to Kringle Mart I always walk up and down the street and see the plethora of cool places to eat and want to try them all, so it has become a goal to eat at the different restaurants in downtown Rochester and this was our first place we've made it to. It is such an adorable space, I love the decor. It is a cozy place to dine and people watch. The service was excellent, the people working here seem to go way out of their way to make all feel welcome and taken care of. It also seems like a popular choice, there was a very steady stream of customers. The first thing our server offered was some bread to snack on. This was amazing, any place that gives you snacking bread is the best place in my book. I love snacks. The bread came in an adorable bag and it was hot and fluffy with a bit of savory topping on the top. We ordered some drinks. We got a chocolate pastry dark beer from Untitled Art. I had never heard of that brewery but it was delicious. So sweet and delicious, exactly like a dessert. We tried a couple cocktails. They were very interesting. Very herbaceous, not quite my favorite, but I want to expand my palate. It was not our servers fault, she let me know if I was not satisfied with anything they would remake me anything I was not satisfied with, but I kept them because I like trying different specialties on a menu. I would come back for cocktails again and try some other choices next time. The food was great. My husband got the Brussel sprouts and a short rib enchilada. The got their side salad. It was amazing, and such a nice portion. I really appreciate that they offer their salads as an entree or on the side, very nice for customers who want it as a meal or a side. The poppyseed dressing was refreshing and delicious. I also wanted a steak frites. I have not had steak in ages and it was a good choice to come here. The steak was a huge portion and very well cooked. The fries were perfectly crispy and slices so thin and the spinach was great. With the zip sauce it was the perfect bite to get a little steak, fry, and spinach dipped into it. I was able to take home half the meal and share with the kids who also liked it. The meat on the steak was so tender and great the next day. The zip sauce was perfect and did not solidify the next day either. I would highly recommend this dish. They also had good sounding desserts and they make their own ice cream, so maybe next time we will try it. I would love to return here soon. read more

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A friend who loves burgers was in town and wanted to go downtown in Rochester for a good burger. I posted on FB...looking for recommendations and got one from someone I really trust that recommended the Meeting Place. We went to the Meeting Place and were disappointed when we saw the menu. There was only one burger on the menu and it was a double cheeseburger, which I wouldn't normally order. After talking to our waitress, Cali, I decided to give it a try. It was hands down the best burger I have had in years!!! I highly recommend you give it a try...even if you don't like to order doubles. Amazing ole fashioned burger with their own special sauce. 5 Stars!!! read more

This is the cutest little place ever! I can't believe it's been here 9 years and this is my first experience. I promise you, it definitely won't be my last! Arrived around 6:30 on a Friday night and it was steady. Our goal was the bar and with about only 10 seats available, we did have to wait until patrons cashed out before we we got our spot. We didn't mind, though. This place has enough personality to keep you occupied until seated. Joe was our bartender and he was great. My girlfriend ordered a Prosecco and I went with the Staycation. It instantly teleported me to when we were in Puerto Rico the winter before. So absolutely fresh! We wanted appetizers and were both gunning for carrots and French fries. The carrots were out of this world! A perfect blend of sweet and smoky. How do they do it?! The best we've ever had and a stand alone reason to come back. The fries were excellent, as well. You can tell they are hand cut. They brought me a sweet Thai chili dipper and that took them to the next level. Great staff and love the dimly lit atmosphere. Such a gem sitting right there on the corner of Third & Main! Please open for lunch. Please! read more

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We have walked by the Meeting house hundreds of times and never found our way in. I am so glad we did. We came in last week and waited for our table by having a cocktail at the bar. Our bartender was friendly and poured delicious drinks. Our table was quickly ready for us and we made our way over to a perfect cozy spot right in the corner front window. It was perfect! Our waitress was a joy and the food was delicious . We will definitely be back. read more

The Meeting House - Lamb Meatloaf - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Went to dinner with my lovely wife. Wanted to go to Hemingways but they were closed for a private party. So we decided to finally try The Meeting House. We had monitored their menu and walked in once or twice to see a long wait ahead. On a Thursday night their front room was busy but the back rooms, expectedly, empty. We were seated directly and provided good service throughout. The menu didn't have much appeal to me and the prices were way too high for what would come. The only thing that appealed was the steak but I didn't want to pay $42 for a 12 Oz strip and fries. Not when Rochester Chop House is across the street or Lucky's PrimeTime is 1.5 miles away. I chose the waitress recommended braised short rib instead. We were shocked when the meals came out too quickly. It was a portend of things to come. It clearly wasn't purpose-made for us. It came with rice, pickled veggies and an odd tomato sauce that was way too close to ketchup. It reminded me of a meatloaf in that respect. A $31 meatloaf. It was even less appealing, as it was lukewarm, and lacked flavor. I reached for the salt, which, in itself, was an odd choice in a tiny jar with a spoon. Not an easy means to deliver an appropriate amount of added flavor without over doing it. Even so I went back for more later. The dish just wasn't very good. My wife had a roasted veggie salad with extra blackened shrimp and an overly expensive Time of Your Life cocktail. (When I think Time of Your Life I think the movie Risky Business...is that by intent? I don't know). The drink tasted and looked like a Dirty Shirley Temple. She liked her meal even though she doesn't usually care for chevre cheese. We skipped dessert. We thought we might find some elsewhere but it was not to be. 2.5 stars rounds to an overly generous 3. We won't be back. read more

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First review but have been here multiple times over the years. One of my favorite things is their upstairs outside patio. So pleasant to sit there with beautiful flower pots, umbrellas for shade and pretty overhead strung lights at night. Inside is nice too but more noisy. Yesterday we enjoyed a late brunch outside. Ordered wine and a mimosa - both very good. Ordered short rib enchiladas which was good, not necessarily something I would order again. Also the gulf shrimp Pappardelle was ordered and got rave reviews - plentiful shrimp. Service was exceptional with attentive refills on water, clearing plates etc. without GOSH having to ask which I found has become more lacking at other establishments. Nicely done, would recommend. read more

The Meeting House - Short Rib Enchiladas - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Good and drinks are good. The service was good and the place has a good vibe. I would go back for drinks

Exceptional service and delicious food and drinks. The craft cocktail menu is very unique and they have a nice variety of wines. Most recently I came here on a Thursday evening and there was only a 20 minute wait for table for 2. We sat at the bar and ordered a drink while waiting for our table to be called. I took the bartender's recommendation of his favorite cocktail called, Best Feeling and loved it! The ambience and trendy and cozy with a mix of high table top seating, booths, and chairs. Most recently in December, it had a festive atmosphere with cute holiday decorations and wreaths. I highly recommend the Tempera Cauliflower as an appetizer. It has a Asian chili glaze and garnished with cashews and pineapple tidbits. It was probably the best vegan fried cauliflower I ever had! I also recommend the Cedar Roasted Salmon which was cooked perfectly and the TMH house salad. The poppyseed salad dressing was very sweet and complemented the crisp salad well. There are many vegan and gluten free choices on the menu to satisfy a variety of diets. Nothing but good things to say about the Meeting house. Weather you are just looking to have a drink at the bar or dinning for dinner, you will have an enjoyable experience. Check it out! read more

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Finally had dinner here. Braised short rib was good - served with polenta and big juice mushrooms. Chicken parm was just ok. It needed a side to make it more a meal. read more

The Meeting House - Overnight Braised Beef Short Rib - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Spectacular location, ambiance, music, and food is usually very good. The staff and servers could sometimes maybe use a B-12 shot to help with energy and enthusiasm. If I could change one thing it would be the salt and pepper on the tables. Instead of shakers, diners use a small spoon. That's great if I'm working on icy roads...not the best to keep from dumping too much salt on my meal. (On this occasion, the salt at my table was missing its spoon.) read more

The Meeting House - Salt and pepper containers, not shakers. Missing a spoon for the salt. - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Food was great. Portions were kind of small though. I had to add chicken to my risotto for $7 for it to be a decent meal. read more

The Meeting House - Butternut squash risotto with chicken added. - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Sleepless nights? Trouble connecting with love ones? Unquenchable thirst for the macabre? Then visit a Dr and see if The Meeting House is right for you. The Meeting House is proven treatment, designed for people on the go, tailored to individual needs. You will enter hungry and leave fulfilled. The Meeting House has something for everyone. Side effects include - laughter - general merrymaking - drinking - good food - good service - solid cocktails read more

my amazing daughters took me here for my bday. never been. heard of it though. seating is impeccable, flooring is fair, and windows are divine. their paper simple menu was very unique, but i felt needed more options for the veg/oso/pes. will i go here again for dinner on purpose, no. will i go here again for atmosphere and a fun drink? yes. our server was quite attentive but see through. points for memorizing our order. read more

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The attention to detail across the board makes this the best restaurant in Rochester. It's genuine, both in its service and food and does it all without being the least bit pretentious. It really does give the vibe of the old Beverly Hills Grill, from which it finds its roots. That's high achievement. read more