This has 'rebranded' to Max's Bar and Bistro but there's no listing for it yet. We have never been…read morethere for dinner so this is a new experience for us regardless. The location is on Gibbs Street, right across from the Eastman Theater. It's located in a large building that has part of the Eastman school inside. The foyer/lobby is huge and it over looks a nice park. The restaurant itself isn't that large but a nice cozy space, decorated in gray/white with art prints. Our server was lovely and we were well attended. It gets a bit noisy with the bar but not too bad. The specials were plentiful. We ended up having the clam appetizer which was spectacular. Just a really hearty dish we could share. Clam broth was just divine. My husband had the duck which was cooked perfectly and I had a haddock dinner that was the best fish I've eaten in a long time. It was on top of roasted veg and topped with a relish. Really amazing. Price points were higher for the entries but to be honest, worth every penny.

Went there for a romantic date night & unfortunately was disappointed with the atmosphere. It was…read morenot what we expected. It's inside a building complex and feels more like a hotel restaurant than a stand alone. Our server was wonderful. The appetizers - bread, Camembert cheese, French onion, beet salad - were delicious. I ordered the special: crab stuffed trout wrapped in bacon and enjoyed it, but, while I was in the restroom my boyfriend overheard a member of the kitchen staff talking about how it is common practice at this restaurant to take the "fish that is getting older" and "wrap it in bacon and stuff it with crab." Absolutely not what I wanted to hear after eating most of my dinner. The complaining by this staff member continued after I returned & just made us eager to leave. It's unfortunate that this happened because the food was pretty enjoyable.

Very fresh sushi which is hard to find in rochester. Drinks are very strong and yummy. Service was…read moregood. Dimly lit/romantic vibes. The only thing is that parking can be an issue but worst case you can park at wegmans across the street. The branzino was the best dish. Would definitely come again!

Visiting the area and this place was recommended. So glad we went. So good and incredible…read moreexperience! I had the beef skewers along with the red dragon sushi and my husband had a Bolognese. Both dishes were amazing. Our waitress was fantastic. Very helpful. We went without a reservation. They were very happy to accommodate us. The place is beautiful highly recommend.

They have the best ever bacon cheese fries. They make their own queso that gets poured over the…read morefries. Absolutely godly. I visit exclusively for this. Their wings are also on point and they do deals on certain days for them.

I'd like to give a better review - it's the first one star I've ever given and if the management…read moregets back to me that's up for discussion. We had 7 guys that played golf and wanted separate checks - this is at 3pm, the place was empty. We were told they couldn't serve us. We could have lied and simply sat at 2 different tables but we were honest. We never even got served and we were shown the door. I love highlighting local places and restaurants. It's sad that we couldn't even support this place and put a nice tip in the hands of the server. Maybe next time? Just be careful if asking for separate checks. We have some places that have done it for 20 of us.

I do not typically participate in restaurant reviews. However, we eat at Sendu often and feel that…read morean extremely positive review is warranted. We love everything about Sendu, from the atmosphere and friendly servers to, most importantly, the outstanding food. The presentation, quality, and portion sizes are all five-star. We have never been disappointed and always look forward to our next visit.

I saw this restaurant in Baytowne in Webster and looked online at the menu. My daughter and I went…read morethere for the first time tonight and were so pleased with the food, the people and the atmosphere! We ordered the Asian sushi tacos...the New Yorker and Seattle...and they were amazing...not only for their eye appeal but for their delicious array of ingredients! For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu and it was some of the tastiest and creamiest we've ever had. And the prices? Very reasonable for what we received. The people there are friendly and eager to have customers enjoy their experience. Bottom line, we will go back with more people very soon. We encourage you to go as well and have a great meal!

We came here on a whim on a Saturday night around 8pm and ordered samosas as appetizers. They were…read moredelicious and packed with potatoes and veggies. I liked how they had spice but weren't too spicy. I ordered the chicken masala and it was so delicious and creamy. It had large pieces of chicken peppers and onions. The garlic naan was also so flavorful and paired so well with our dishes. Being lactose intolerant it's always risky when I order creamy dishes but I was so happy when I didn't have any adverse reactions. Service is amazing and they were so patient and helpful in advising us what to order. We're definitely coming back for the lunch buffet. Highly recommend! This is now going to be our new spot to get Indian food!

Tasteless buffet. Limited choices. I was not impressed at all…read more Place almost empty- I see why

Food and service were beyond excellent. We shared mussels appetizer, wedge salad, an Australian…read moreribeye special, mashed potatoes, mushrooms, and crème brûlée. Each course was perfect and service from Russell was attentive and leisurely. The steak was charred outside and medium rare throughout. Recommended by our server, it was dry aged and delicious as promised. It was sliced in the kitchen for ease of sharing and we even had a couple of slices to take home. Some au poivre sauce was gladly provided to go. A great meal. Just a suggestion for Yelpers, if you are dining during daylight, make a reservation far in advance requesting a table towards the back of the restaurant. The glare from the front window can spoil the atmosphere! I've added a photo of the menu on the photo page since it's hard to find online.. most everything is shareable.

Took my older brother and his wife here when I was in town for work to have a meal here. They told…read moreme that they never had eaten here, and based on my meal a few months ago, I decided to come here again for early bday dinner since their birthdays are in November and December. We had a later reservation, since it was last minute and on a Saturday night. They were pretty busy, but we found a parking spot and was seated right away. Thea was our server, and the team here was exactly the same as it was in August. Super friendly, professional, and helpful when it came to understanding the menu and specials for the night. We started with a cocktail each, while choosing to get one appetizer (pork belly, which I highly recommended) to share before we went right into dinner. It was perfect. The smoked grits and microgreens complemented the pork belly, and it was basically mowed down by mostly me, HA! My sister in law got a steak, my brother went with the pork chop, and I had the Steak Frites. We had three sides, mac and cheese (I insisted based on the last visit), asparagus, and mashed potatoes. Incredible execution! When our entrees were ordered, we asked to speak to someone about a wine recommendation. Chris the GM came over, and he did remember me coming by earlier in the summer which was a surprise and really cool to have happen. I told him that I LOVED it here, having left in 2000 I never got to know Max's until 2025! We almost ate everything, but still had leftovers to be able to take home for another time. My thanks to the group here, from Thea, Chris, and front of house, and to the team in the back of the house, for excellent execution and an enjoyable evening out to treat my family. Support Small owned businesses!

My family tried the Korean bbq. Most of the meats were really great. The only meats I did not enjoy…read morewere the spicy marinaded beef and pork. For some reason the mouth texture of those specifically did not agree with me. It was a busy night so the server that came to check on us took a while to make her pass to us. We were constantly looking for her. When it was time to pay, we had to go find someone at the front for the check so we could go back up to the front to pay. When we got to the restaurant it was not that busy. Once we sat down and got to cooking, more customers came and the place became quite loud. It was a Saturday night so that was expected. Next time we go we are going to try the hot pot.

Visited for a late lunch and got hot pot. I wouldn't try the "Korean" BBQ because they put wax…read morepaper over the grill, which isn't how true KBBQ is. The hot pot was fine. There is a whole buffet room of meats, veggies, sauces, noodles, and other things to add to the broth that you can choose from. I got the pork bone broth and it was the best part of the whole meal. The cuts of meat were fine, nothing special but it's AYCE so I didn't expect anything super high quality. Overall I felt underwhelmed. Service was very good and the staff was friendly. Unfortunately I just didn't care enough for the food to want to return.

Cozy, friendly, neighborhood-building community restaurant where the owner/proprietor, a…read morewife-and-husband team, are also the cook and server team. And they remember patrons after one visit and greet you with a warm smile and *delicious* steaming plates of healthy food that makes your body happy. Try not to make this a staple of your diet. It's a foolish goal to have!

My favorite Ethiopian food in town. Everything I have eaten has been delicious, and for…read morevegetarians, the variety of options is really great. On my most recent visit, during lunch time with friends, we all had the all-you-can-eat buffet, which is a great value at $13.99 (current price). The woman serving us was very generous with the portions and also made sure we had plenty of injera bread to eat with it (though there is also rice on the buffet if you prefer.) Although I don't know the names of any of the things I ate, there were mild and spicy options, several kinds of lentils, a kind of pureed chickpea dish, sauteed/braised greens and two kinds of mixed veggies - one with carrots and one with cabbage. Although the buffet is all-you-can-eat, we were all stuffed and just managed to eat what we were served. A few side notes: -- Hours here on Yelp say they open at 11 am which is incorrect. They open at 12 pm each day of the week. -- There is street parking and in this section of the city, it is still free! -- Seating in the front room inside can accommodate approx 20 people. On the day we visited, we were a group of 4, and several singles came in, and two other groups of 4, and the place was packed -- There are also several meat options on the buffet; if you want the meat the buffet price increases by $1 -- Beverages are all in bottles - water, sodas, etc -- This place uses disposable paper plates and plastic cutlery -- Don't forget to ask about the samosas! They have a veggie one and a meat one, and though we forgot and were too full, they looked and smelled amazing!