Apogee is a fantastic gem of a place in a quiet spot on Park Ave, far from the crowds and traffic…read moreand heavily perfumed masses. It feels like a hidden locals-only joint where you can grab a glass of your fave from a thoughtfully curated list of delicious options, and settle in with your better half, besties or a group of friends and just chill. We've been to Apogee a number of times before and 'after' covid, in colder months when we've been lucky to snag a window table, and in warmer times, like tonight, when we can sit outside and enjoy the flickering fireflies along with our sparkling rosè. Besides the pleasant atmosphere, Apogee has a beautifully appointed interior space, clean bathrooms, and a menu with cheese plates, cake, and more wines than you could taste in a summer. All of that plus super knowledgable 'bar tenders' (more like wine sommeliers) who can take your possibly clumsy description of what you think you want and offer up several perfect options, and you have the makings of a very pleasant evening. Book mark this place and plan to spend at least an hour enjoying an outside table!

Apogee was our baby shower venue. While people don't normally associate wine bar with baby shower,…read morewe made it work and Apogee was the perfect venue that met all of our needs. As a special events venue, Apogee was flexible with outside food and also with decorations. There was no additional venue rental/site fee, just a minimum spend amount (which we were confident that we would exceed). The venue is cozy and intimate, but has high ceilings so it did not feel claustrophobic at all, even with 30+ guests at one point. I'm a wine snob myself, so I was a bit skeptical initially when I saw their wine list. Most of the wines they serve retail for $10-20. They do have some bottles that are more expensive (retail ~$30). However, after tasting some of their entry level wines (Ancient Peaks Zinfandel & Gouguenheim Malbec), my worries vanished. Everything I tasted was excellent and drank better than their actual price point. Steve was a great host. He was laid back, but still friendly and attentive to all of our guests. He made sure everybody's drink needs were satisfied. He was also flexible with letting us in the venue early to set up and also staying late to clean up. I also liked the fact that they allowed us to bring our own wine, for a $15 per bottle corkage fee, which is fair. Anyways, Apogee is a great venue for a small party. They are flexible and reasonable. I would definitely recommend them as a wine bar and for hosting a private event (especially on a Sunday).

Amazing food. Loved everything we got especially meatballs and burrata. Definitely a popular spot!…read moreWait staff were kind, and flexible and did a great job considering the amount of people there! Nice and warm despite it being a cold night. Cute little spot for drinks, and tapas along the canal. Mixed drinks, beer and NA drinks on the menu as well! We will be back!!

It's super cute and trendy-looking inside! We had a cozy spot for two people. Came for the St…read more Patty's Day drink specials which were good. Meatballs were filling and tasty. Burrata was also good with tons of tomatoes. Perfect spot to get a drink after a day on the canal! Service was good and they have coat check.

Just the space needed in this part of town! It's relatively newly opened so they are still working…read moreon everything but I was definitely impressed with my visit. Local (finger lakes ) wineries are the focus here and I love that! Bottles, single pours, and themed flights are available, as well as a make your own flight option which you don't often see! There is also thoughtfully curated local beer/cider selection , both on draft and canned on the menu. Small bites/appetizers are available and our table enjoyed the charcuterie board and a couple of the very big pretzels. All was very tasty. Owned by a husband and wife-the husband was meeting patron on the night we went. He definitely is enthusiastic and has a lot of fun ideas that they hope to get rolling. It is quite open and spacious and has a cozy casual vibe. There was a jazz musician playing which was relaxing and added to the atmosphere. The staff was super attentive and did a great job making sure our group had everything we wanted. Definitely will be returning and looking forward to how this business evolves!

Saturday night dinner, this was the 1st time we tried this restaurant, so it's pretty new and the…read moreowner/waitstaff were nice. They had a party going on in their party room. They have a big bar also and ample seating inside and out. We chose to sit outside and the view was of the parking lot so you can people watch if you're standing up. The vines along the deck fence were in full bloom so we at least got some privacy. And they had a 1 man band he was pleasant to listen to. So anyway our waiter came over with our menus and we asked for 2 ice waters with lemon and I got a moscato too. The drinks came out pretty quickly. I ordered the flatbread Caprese pizza it was good and it was small which was good for me because I was able to finish it all. And he got the chicken panini and he said it was good too. However, they only had 1 working bathroom so that wasn't the best set of circumstances. It was a nice night and we enjoyed ourselves.

Went here on a wine bar tour and we pretty much had the place to ourselves since it was earlier in…read morethe day. Service was great and the wine selection was fantastic. Would recommend to anyone looking for a place to sip on some solid wines for sure.

Flight Wine Bar in the Cornhill area of Rochester offers high quality wine flights and live music…read moreon certain evenings of the week. Dan and I shared some wine flights with red wines from France, Canada, and Italy. They were all delicious. Then our awesome attentive waiter Richard told us we could order some small bites. We chose the "choose" 3 and ordered the artichoke spinach dip with pita chips & veggies, a cheddar soaked wine cheese, and can't forget the awesome herbed olives (my favorite). They also gave us some high quality aged balsamic and baguette. There's a local chocolatier - so we had to get the few pieces to pair with the red wine (orange peal chocolate, sesame chocolate, and truffle) and all were a treat. The live music was the perfect touch to an enjoyable evening and the service was top notch. We will definitely visit Flight Wine Bar again when visiting family in Rochester!

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!

Odd review. We stopped in for just cocktails this evening and the bar and restaurant were very…read morebusy. Explaining to the hostess that we just wanted cocktails she pointed out. We could sit in a few minutes at the bar as soon as it freed up she was lovely and unfortunately, I did not catch her name. Every restaurant should have someone like her. She was patient kind and very informative while we didn't stay she was super amazing and ownership should clone her for context. This was today, June 19, 2026 her attitude,smile and honesty will bring us back time again.

Great selection of wine and bourbon. The food was good, but not great. I had a steak pasta in a…read morepepper cream sauce, and the pasta and sauce were really good but the steak tips themselves were very underwhelming and lacking any seasoning. Overall we had a positive experience and are likely to return, but probably for drinks and small bites or something like for happy hour.

We liked this place a lot. The food was mostly well portioned. The preparation, flavor, texture,…read moretemperature were on point. The service was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the wine selection. Parking could be a challenge, seating is varied at tables, bar and all along the full length windows.

We've been meaning to try out Carnegie Cellars for a long time and 3 of us finally went in…read moretonight. The experience was amazing! The menu is different than other places, it goes from small to large plates and you order what you want and if you want more- keep ordering. My daughter got a flight of white wines and I got one of their beers, which was an interesting hazy IPA called Baby Kittens. Our waiter Philip was very knowledgeable on the wine selection and helped with the food order. We started out with the Flour City bread, which was toasted and had a dip of whipped ricotta with butternut squash - excellent! Next, we had the salt and pepper squid - their version of a fried calamari appetizer - also excellent with a nice little spice that snuck up on you a little bit. We followed that with the farm salad, which had a great cranberry vinaigrette. Then we had mussels which were over a jasmine rice that had a great sauce with it. The last dinner item we had was the butternut squash ravioli - so tasty! The table next to us got the fries, which was a huge mound of french fries with Parmesan cheese and I think something else on it. It was a lot of food. The waiter suggested their desserts, which was a choice of a huge slice of carrot cake or a skillet baked chocolate chip cookie or brownie topped with vanilla ice cream. We got the latter and it was excellent. The atmosphere was very subdued and great for a date or just a fun night out. I highly recommend visiting Carnegie Cellars!

Kade's Scratch Kitchen lives up to it's name - all the food was very obviously fresh and made from…read morescratch! This restaurant is a nice upgrade to Main St. The sleek dark exterior is cozy and inviting on the inside. The restaurant features an ice cream bar and a coffee bar. Both of those menus look great! Our meals were delicious, and the rest of the menu looked great. I'm glad LeRoy has another great place to eat. When we came on a Friday during lunch, it was moving and grooving in here! Can't wait to be back!

Have had two dinners there and they both were quite good. I like rye and the rye roll they used…read morefor the roast beef sandwich was great!