Best decision of the night. This spot manages to feel high-end without being pretentious, and the…read morecocktails are easily some of the best in Rochester. * The food is inventive, fresh, and perfectly seasoned--every bite was a winner. * Atmosphere is 10/10 with a vibe that works for a date or a night out with friends. * Service was incredibly fast and friendly even with a full house. If you are looking for a place that actually lives up to the hype, this is it. Five stars all day.

Love this place. Great vibe, cocktails, food and staff. Small bar menu but creative twists.read more

I absolutely hate to do this and i'm a server myself, but if i could push zero stars i would…read more Honestly one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. We came in as a party of 5 with a reservation and were seated right away by the host, which was unfortunately the only smooth part of the night. We ordered drinks first, then nachos for the table. We completely finished the entire appetizer before our drinks ever arrived. When our server (black hair, tattoos) finally came over with drinks, they weren't even ours -- she brought another table's order. Meanwhile, she spent most of the night standing around chatting at the bar while the host was the one who eventually brought us our actual drinks. After finally getting drinks, we sat there forever waiting for someone to take our food order. We were genuinely about to get up and ask when she finally walked over and asked if we "needed more time with the menu." It honestly felt like a joke at that point. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time, but not from our server of course. Most dishes were okay, but the carne asada was unbelievably chewy and the shrimp tasted burnt to a crisp. She never checked on our table once. I literally had to move empty plates to the edge of the table so they'd get picked up. Then the second the last person at the table put his fork down for a moment, she immediately asked if he was done so she could clear the plate. Right after that she said do u have room for dessert and we said no and she left and directly came back dropped the check. The bill was around $140, and instead of cashing us out, she spent another 15+ minutes hanging around the bar talking with a coworker and then the bartender behind the bar while one on their phone. I finally had to walk up and ask her to cash us out myself. Suddenly once the tip slip came out, her entire attitude changed to "thank you guys so much, hope everything was amazing!" I work in fine dining under a Michelin-star chef, and service like this would get someone fired immediately. I understand delays happen, especially with a bar, but the complete lack of communication, wrong drinks, disappearing server, and careless attitude made this experience absolutely awful. Half the restaurant was empty, so there really was no excuse. Tipped $20 which is the lowest i've EVER tipped but literally was so confused what we were tipping for. I'd rather of given that $20 to a millionaire that doesn't need it than her.

Bitter Honey delivers a vibrant, Mexican-inspired dining experience tucked inside a warehouse-style…read morespace near the Rochester Public Market. The interior leans moody with dim lighting and dark walls, balanced by bold, eye-catching murals. The bar lighting in particular makes it an inviting spot to gather and sets a great tone. We were warmly greeted by Tim upon arrival, who quickly showed us to our table with a few minutes to settle in and look over the menu. Our server, Begum, was friendly, attentive, and fully on board celebrating our 256th Taco Tuesday anniversary, which definitely added to the festivities of the night! We started with a chips + dips flight paired with margaritas. The chips came out hot and perfectly crisp. The standout was the queso with its rich, smoky flavor, and absolutely the one we kept going back to. The guacamole was decent, though we personally prefer a brighter profile with more lime, cilantro, and seasoning. The salsa brought some heat but landed somewhere in the middle overall. Taco Tuesday here is a solid deal at $4 per taco, and the variety made it easy to try several different options. Highlights and lowlights: The camaron (grilled blackened shrimp) taco was a bit underwhelming in flavor. The batatas (fried sweet potato) taco leaned sweet and savory and helped redeem things slightly. The clear winner, though, was the Ojai taco (agave lime fried Brussels sprouts) with jalapeño crema which absolutely delivered on flavor. I am thrilled when I find a new taco that surprises and intrigues me with flavor! From the other side of the table: the Josh Allen taco was declared "fire," though a meatier cut of chicken would have balanced out the heavier breading. The Baja fish taco was solid but not standout, and the carne asada was a bit too chewy. Our meal was rounded out with complimentary churros which was a real bonus for dessert. Don't skip out on this sweet treat. What really stood out was the overall vibe. The staff (including Bailey and Jackie) made it feel like more than just dinner. It was energetic, robust, and joyful experience from start to finish. We'll definitely be back for another Taco Tuesday... or maybe to see what the Cinco de Mayo hype is all about.

Great Park Ave watering hole with friendly bartenders and an eclectic crowd. Fun to sit outside…read morewhen they have the couches out .

Loved this little bar. The service was not the only great thing about this place. The drinks were…read morealso top notch. We had a few drinks and all of them were delicious. The atmosphere was also fun and relaxed. The bartender was one of the best. He was attentive, talkative, gave great suggestions and even gave us a small shot to sample. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. Great Vibe. Excellent Pizza Place with wood fired pizza is also two doors down.

I love this place. I dont drink so i dont know about that or bar tenders but the food is amazing!!…read moreI always get the Philly steak/brisket sandwich (they keep changing the menu and the name of this lol) and WINGS! It is also a very lovely place at night! So romantic Unfortunately most of the time it is full tho Also-Being iD

Friends from Albany recommended The Daily Refresher as a cocktail bar to visit, and I'm glad we…read morefollowed up on their suggestion. The bar has what I look for - interesting crafted cocktails (including specials), a good liquor selection, and fun people behind the bar with whom to engage. I can understand why my friends liked the place. We did have some food here, but I'm more enamored with the drinks. We ordered hummus, which was supposed to come with bread (they say naan, I think it was pita, but that's fine) and veggies. It did come out with the bread. When we asked about the veggies, we were given 2 different answers by 2 different people. One implied folks didn't always want them, another said the chef forgot and apologized. The hummus had an unexpected flavor, and when I checked the fine print on the menu it says, "chefs choice flavor." We didn't order anything else here, but we saw several orders of wings go by, and they looked really good too. On a Saturday afternoon, get here early, because if can fill up quickly.

We called a few days before and got 7pm reservations for 4 on a Friday night. We were told upon…read morearrival that there would be a short wait but after a half hour at the bar, we asked again and were finally seated but then we had another wait before our server came over to verify our cocktails were still good and said he'd be back shortly. Nico was very busy, maybe too much so, to give prompt service. Same goes for the hostess who could even get to us as she was tasked with a big take-out order. Once Nico finally caught up he was entertaining and responsive. I think staffing needs improvement or reservations need to be spaced out better if they can't staff! They stretched themselves too thin having parties going in the back room at the expense of the main dining room. Once we got going, food and service was excellent. We had chicken parm, crab filled haddock, gnocchi, and shrimp. All were delicious. But the actual highlight for my wife and me was a shared wedge salad. The dressing was fantastic. Dinner was at a leisurely pace. Don't go if you have time constraints. A live pianist/singer added to the atmosphere.

The ambience and decor was very nice. The restaurant had an Italian feel. The staff was very…read morefriendly. The salad was fresh with vinaigrette dressing. The Chicken French with fettuccine on a bed of spinach was delicious. The assorted Italian desserts were scrumptious. I truly enjoyed my meal.

If you're looking for a unique and fun dinner/bar in Rochester for a date night or group event…read more... This is PERFECT. It's almost like a speakeasy, where the front is set up like a travel agency and once you're checked in you get transported into this hidden gem tiki bar!! The food was delicious! I came here with my bf and friends. They were able to accommodate our allergies as well (I'm gluten free and my bf can't have dairy, eggs, nuts, fish, and they were still able to give him lots of food!). They had lots of fun drinks on the menu too. Definitely coming back here!

Cutest speakeasy off of Park Ave. We did not have reservations but waited in the "travel" office…read moreand got seated quicker than expected. I do believe a deposit is required for online reservations, though I'm not sure if that goes towards the bill. The drinks, decor, and vibe are very tiki themed. Drinks are quite pricy but very delicious. Did not try the food but it all looked intriguing. A must for a fun night out in Rochester

Absolutely love the vibe of this bar! We came here for the first time last night and it happened to…read morebe the anniversary of the opening and it was a masquerade party! We didn't know this, but everyone was so friendly and even had extra masks to hand out and share. The style and decor is awesome, the staff were lovely, and it was just a fun place to be. There was a dj playing live music as well. Will definitely go back!

I love this place! It definitely gives speakeasy vibes because I don't know how anyone would find…read moreit if they didn't know what they were looking for. There is live music sometimes. Excellent cocktail menu if you're into that. I wish there was a more extensive snack menu. But this would be a great spot for before dinner drinks. Or after dinner drinks. The bartenders were really great at making suggestions and helping us find something to suit our tastes.

We've eaten at Jo Jo Pittsford for many years and have always enjoyed the food and ambiance,…read morealthough it's often loud. We recently had a Pizza and salad there. The server was very good but the pizza took a very long time to arrive. It appeared they may have been understaffed. We had a Pepperoni and mushroom Pizza that was good but one piece had something on it that tasted and looked like a piece of meat fat. We advised and showed the server what we found and she said it appeared to be chicken. (It was inedible grissel) We have never experienced that with a Pizza and was potentially a health hazard. It did appear that they have declined since our last visit.

A group of friends decided to meet here for a birthday gathering of 8 people…read more The place is quite loud, hard to converse within the group. I got there late. It is kind of hard to find a restaurant if one is not familiar with the area. I got there late, and the food was not served yet. I ordered my food, and then, we all got the food at the same time. Good. Two pounds of mussels across from me were shared by some at the table. I saw pastas, fried calamari, and Steak Salad(I was not too impressed by it), I got the Pork Chop. It was tender, although I ordered cook well done. The sauce was delicious. It came with Shoestring Fries. Tasty. A glass of Precose to wash everything down. Refreshing Caitlin, our server, was excellent. I told her to bring the special Orange Chocolate Torte for the Birthday Girl with a little candle, and she did in the end. It was a big enough piece of cake that we shared it after singing Las Mañanitas to her. We left happy.