I stopped in for a quick drink at the bar a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised at the…read morebeautiful 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!

Visited for dinner on a Saturday night - we did not have a reservation and it was busy! About a 45…read moreminute 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.

I actually enjoyed myself here, I was expecting the portions for the price. It was a great value. I…read moreordered the filet mignon medallions, the steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The crab cakes were awesome seasoned perfectly, I didn't care for the sauce but it was still doable. The lemon drop was great a little strong but it tasted great. The Caesar salad and mashed potatoes *chefs kiss*. My son had the burgers well done but he didn't enjoy it he said it was dry (he has gotta well don't burgers in the past and they weren't dry) but that was their reasoning. But they made it right. I didn't like the noodle they used for the mac and cheese but the flavors were there. The service was good overall they were just busy, but the waitress was nice and she tried her best but she ended up getting a large table by herself. The restaurant was clean. I would come be back.

The food was decent! This location is a bit smaller but I had no problem getting a seat with my…read morefamily. The service was decently quick and we got our food fairly quickly as well! This is definitely a good place to go if you're looking for something with great food and higher end vibes but decent prices! I will continue to go back to this location. They have few other locations throughout Michigan so I am excited to try out more.

Their food was amazing !! Service was wonderful - very packed and LOUD though - but hey !!…read more Had an amazing experience

We love Waterside Social! Our yummy lakefront spot. Wednesday nights they have live music on the…read morepatio... check them out! We sat at the outdoor bar and loved it! The country singer was the perfect lake vibe and atmosphere. Food was amazing as always! My daughter and I always order the Steak Frites and sautéed green beans... it's the best in town! Also the Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza... try it! Service can take a little longer on a busy night, but who's in a rush when you're sitting by the lake listening to live music... The bartenders and servers are always friendly, accommodating and working hard to take care of everyone. Last night everybody was pitching in... Truly great! Great food, drinks and music.... Perfect evening!

Ordered the sausage and peppers, rigatoni alla vodka, and the tarismu. Everything was AMAZING!!!…read moreThe pasta was flavorful and al dente, which is my favorite, and the tarismu was the highlight of the night. Hands down the best tarisum I've ever had.

Nice ambience and good service but the food was just okay. The presentation was very nice and the…read moreportions were great but everything fell a bit flat in terms of flavor. I had the salmon and it was a nice piece and cooked very well but really did not taste like much. The brussel sprouts on special were the best dish of the night. It was still a nice experience overall.

Perhaps a hot take but I actually loved coming here in med school…read more The twin filets was my go to and it was always great. Compared to other steakhouses in other states this is super reasonable It's such an old school "steakhouse-y" vibe and generally has something for everybody. I love the location especially during the holidays with all of the lights.

We have come to this restaurant before in the past and had good experiences. We last came in…read moreSeptember on my birthday and I did not have the best experience so I said hey maybe it was a fluke. We came for our anniversary on a Tuesday night. We made reservations and arrived and got seated. At first, everything was great. The server came and got our drinks and bread right away and asked what we wanted for the app. We put two apps in and when he came back with the drinks we put the pasta in. We asked for more bread and he said he will bring it. This is where it went wrong. About 10 minutes later he passed us to go to his table behind us and said oh yeah the bread Im getting that and your refilled drinks. After that we did not see this guy for almost the remainder of the service. We ate the apps and then still no drinks. We waited for him to come back in this cornered area and did not see him. The manager brought the pasta and they forgot the chicken for my husband. He got us refills and my husband told Him and he said "well I can put in an order and then you can just add it to the pasta". He brought the chicken out 14 minutes later and his pasta was cold. He had waited to eat it. Still no server or bread. Finally the waitress that was in that area asked us if we needed anything. I told her we were waiting for the read for a long time and that we havent seen the waiter since he took our order. He never came when the food came. Just as we said that he walked over and said oh Im getting the bread. They said the bread was taking a while. As he said that, the manager brought the table next to us some bread. Then the waitress brought some for her new table. We waited again. She ended up giving us her bread and then got new bred. He finally came with the bill and said oh did you want dessert? We obviously didn't as we didn't even see him the whole time. He took forever to bring us the change. This is the second time that the service has not been great. The food is great and tastes great. The restaurant is nice and clean and I like the atmosphere. I just feel like paying $72 for this service wasn't great.

Rochester Chop House is split into two areas - one more formal and the other bar area more casual…read moreseating and dining. All the decor and history feels like the other rooms where we dined. If you're looking for a traditional dimly lit chop house that might make you feel you're in a national park somewhere, not easily found, then this is the place for you. Chop House Platter Nothing to write home about here. Calamari uninspiring and the shrimp isn't fresh French onion soup crock Roasted onion stock, Sherry, wine, house baked croutons, melted cheese. Portion is more than a cup - well prepared and salty. Sharing this might be better for portion control. Lobster & Shrimp Mac and Cheese Fantastic flavors here make it devilishly good. You might have to fight for the lobster bits. Keeps very well. Bourbon infused dry aged 14oz Ribeye Okay this is where the volume goes up - listen here... I first thought the plate had way too much oil drenching the steak but then I realized that's part of the local bourbon-infused magic that makes this steak "the best in the house" per our server. And when that first bite hit my palate, several thoughts crossed my mind: 1) mouth watering savoriness 2) medium rare supple texture 3) aged barrel vanilla and chocolate 4) subtle smoke Hands down, one of the best steaks I have ever consumed. The uniqueness of the wood flavors and aromas combined with the natural rib eye fattiness forces you to take a step back and think about what's in your mouth. I would make a special trip to come back for just this steak. Some of the other menu items are not anywhere as impressive. Although I didn't taste, the consensus at my table was that the summer berry salad was over dressed and too tart. Wine list average, at best. The bourbon steak is so good that by itself, it elevates this review about 1.5 stars. That's all....

Food was excellent everything came out perfectly! Our waiter was very nice and talkative which was…read morea plus. It was a bit loud in the dinning room during dinner service so it was a bit hard to hear at times but nothing too bad. One criticism I'll give for people with the distinguished guests card membership looking to take advantage of the free entree for your birthday offer. They will only make the cheapest entree you buy be free even if it is not the entree that was ordered by the cardholder who is celebrating their birthday. Not the end of the world but it would be nice to have that communicated upfront before you order.

Whiskey Rae's has a really laid-back atmosphere that made for a nice, relaxed night out. My wife…read moreordered the margarita flight and chose peach, mango, and coconut flavors -- she enjoyed all three. I had two Old Fashioneds. The first one was excellent and exactly what I was hoping for. The second one wasn't quite as good and was served straight up, which I hadn't requested. For food, my wife had the lamb burger and absolutely loved it. I ordered the Big Rae's Burger and thought it was really good as well. We finished with the cookie skillet for dessert, and it was delicious -- definitely a great way to end the meal. One thing that really stood out was their extensive whiskey selection. As a whiskey fan, that alone gives me a reason to come back and try more. Overall, we had a really good experience and enjoyed our time here. We'll definitely be back.

Burgers are huge and delicious. Monday special- burger, fries, draft around $11-$12…read more Excellent value for a great meal.

Pretty good bar and small food grab restaurant…read more Stopped here for a quick bite and a drink. They have a really nice outdoor seating area that is definitely weather/temperature dependent. In the spring and summer it looks like it's great! We got an order of poutine and a french onion soup and two beers. Even though it took a while for the food to come out it was really tasty!

I've been to this restaurant a few times. This time I took my sister and niece. We ordered nachos,…read moretortilla soup, and sliders. We all loved our food. I'd highly recommend the tortilla soup!! Service was also great and lots of things to choose from on the menu.

Fun fact, this is the original Hamlin Pub! Don't get it confused with the location that took over…read moreBar Louie. Inside is totally a hole in the wall kind of bar environment. With Christmas lights lighting up the back bar and a very long bar that curbs around. Lots of tables some high tops that can seat a lot of people, but sadly not a lot of booths. Came on a Wednesday night and didn't realize that karaoke starts at about 8 PM. The DJ was very wild and the music got really loud to where you can't hear yourself talk. It wasn't overly busy either. Our waitress was great though. She let us go at our own pace. Still was attentive with checking in on us. On Wednesday they had a taco special that came with chips and salsa and a draft beer. It was a great deal. The two chicken tacos were a great portion. The chips and salsa were store-bought, so not the greatest, but it does the job. Lots of promotions and deals throughout the week. Great local bar with good prices.

Went here for dinner and it was trivia night. Lots of people, but no wait for a table, the music…read morewasn't too loud and our waitress Olivia was super nice. Had the appetizer steak bites which are very tasty (just wish there were more for the $18 price) and my husband had a burger which he loved, perfectly seasoned and an actual burger that was more than a 1/2 inch thick. I ordered fish and chips. It was probably some of the best I've ever had, lightly breaded but not the usual tempura batter (you know, the stuff you bite into and it's soft and white on the inside or completely falls off the fish). They were crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside. We will definitely be going back there.

Fun Irish pub in the heart of downtown Rochester with live music on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday…read moreevenings. The ambience is dark with heavy wood fixtures and lots of Irish decoration. The menu is vast and features a lot of traditional Irish inspired options and they are famous for their signature boxties. I recently had their Burrata Caprese salad and it was delicious! The tomatoes were fresh and the balsamic glaze was well balanced with the baby greens dressed in a light vinaigrette . For my drink I had the Dragonberry Mojito and it was refreshing, but could've been a little stronger. The staff was friendly, but service was a little slow and our waiter didn't check on us as often as we would've liked for water refills. They have a great happy hour from 3 to 5 PM with half off all appetizers and house wine for only $3!

Stopped in for dinner, started with a flight of beer and then ordered the Irish sliders and a side…read moreof sweet potato fries, both food items were great. Service was consistent throughout. It was a bit loud from patrons and the restaurant had a steady course of 70s music, which was OK by me. Ordered a dessert to-go, the bread pudding, which was average and very heavily dosed with cinnamon, whichwhich detracted from the enjoyment of it.