The food was good. Did not realize it was gonna be packet tartar sauce, and it's to go only.read more

I got a hot buttered lobster roll ($30) and fried clams. The clams were mostly breading. One of…read morethem had sand. The lobster roll was weird. Rather than chunks of soft white and red meat and visible claw meat, it was cut up big squarish chunks of white, brown, and rubbery meat. I'm sure it was lobster, but the preparation/composition was very different from other places. The lobster was overcooked and rubbery. There was not enough butter. It was in a plain hotdog bun rather than a toasted brioche bun. I had to add more butter. I think you should try a warm buttered lobster roll from Nolan's on Canandaigua ($25), the restaurant or the snack shack, to know what it should look and taste like. For this price the quality has to improve... I won't be back unless I see pictures that it's better. I was really really really looking forward to having a go-to lobster roll spot.

Great Mom and Pop diner - I go there weekly. The owners are sweet and will rebuke my friends and I…read moreif we are late! Good hot food served quickly and just the way you like it. Check Sam's out - it has earned its good reputation and has many customers who have been coming back for years and years.

They don't make their own corned beef hash or sausage gravy. The lentil soup was delicious. We…read moreordered paninis which was a creative yet not quite accurate way to say a grilled sandwich. The chicken with feta, tomato and spinach was good. The chicken was moist, feta plentiful and the veg appeared to be fresh. The monte cristo was not a monte cristo in my view. It was a turkey n ham with cheese sandwich. The staff were friendly and they seemed to be serving a lot of regu

I have never been to Britain but I could imagine that this is what a traditional pub would…read moreresemble. Has lots of dark wood and old pictures. Has both booths and tables, and a very small bar. It also has a couple outdoor tables. The Meatless fried chicken sandwich was PHENOMENAL, we have tried a couple at other places which were good but now that Ive had this one, they dont compare!! This sandwich will make us a regular customer. We also tried the Drunken cheddar soup which was very good. For beer we had a local made Ithaca draft. They only had 8 beers on tap, but shelves of different whiskey.. The staff were all very sweet girls and were constantly asking if everything was okay. *Would love to see a couple more vegetarian/vegan options.

My husband and I live in Buffalo. When we are in Rochester we stop at the Old Toad. It is an…read moreauthentic British pub experience. We have been going to this establishment for many years. Last evening we stopped for dinner and a beer. We had an excellent British beer, Speckled Hen. We shared the Chicken Korma and Fish and chips (with the peas). The chips were very crisp and the fish was fresh. The curry was mildly spiced. We meet a couple from England. The man in the couple did an internship at the Old Toad years ago. He stopped in when traveling in the area because The Old Toad is the kind of place that you remember. You should stop in soon.

I ordered a basic broiled Chicken Parmesan sandwich from a menu full of comforting and desirable…read morefood. My companion's Philly Cheesesteak was steamy hot, full of melted cheese and loaded with flavorful meat and veggies. It was an impressive looking sandwich, and I'm not surprised it's her all time favorite at Charlie's. Charlie's has operated since 1969 serving hungry customers in the Rochester area. It's a casual restaurant, where you order at the counter. The menu is on the wall. It isn't too excessive, but it's a good idea to check it out on their website beforehand--especially if it's your first time. I always need more time to decide what to have. My sandwich with marinara sauce on the side was extremely well done. The meat was very moist and tasted good. Our sides, onion rings and mushrooms, also were perfectly breaded and we enjoyed it a lot. I'm sure this place doesn't need any recommendations. If you are around and hungry for some traditional and comforting food in a casual atmosphere, just check Charlie's.

Food is excellent! Walk in, order at the counter and find a seat. Fountain sodas, pickles and…read morecondiments are self serve. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The place is always packed with people, especially on the weekends but plenty of seating. You have to get the garbage plate! My favorite is always with the home fries, red hots and Mac salad. Put the hot sauce meat sauce all over it and a side of sweet pickles and it's perfection! My son had fries and chicken tenders but after trying my garbage plate he left the fries and chicken tenders alone. My husband played it safe with a bacon cheeseburger. Honestly it was more like a smash burger and bacon was cooked to perfection; nice and crispy. He did get the hot sauce meat sauce on the side and said it elevated his burger. I know in Rochester there's garbage plates everywhere because it's what Rochester is known for and I've tried many places but Charlie's wins, hands down. Highly recommend. I will be returning!

Very nice diner! I can see why it's so popular with the locals. I've been there a couple of times,…read moreand I appreciate the wide range of options in the menu as well as the quality. Servers are nice and helpful. Prices are reasonable. It's a typical diner ambiance and thankfully clean and orderly.

Stopped in this morning and met a friend for breakfast. No smiles from the owner or anyone. We…read morewere seated and Gina was our server. No greeting, but got us coffee and water. Came back for our order, and put it in. It wasn't busy but the vibe was just off today. Food was okay, my avocado was not ripe, but Gina never came back to check on us. She had time to sit and talk with the woman behind us, but we had to catch her to get refills on coffee. Heads up, there is an up charge on sourdough toast. Not the best experience today. Not going to rush to come back.

It makes me sad to see this restaurant's parking lot with so few cars when their food is so…read moresuperior to the one across the street whose lot is full! Last night we dined for the fourth time at the Union Tavern. We got to meet the owner, a charming and friendly woman who made us feel so welcomed. My wife had the Lobster Roll...served on a Brioche hamburger roll rather than the typical New England roll...it was plentiful, cold and delicious as always! Her Merlot was served very generously and she loved it...I'm not a wine fan so I couldn't offer up an opinion. For the first time I had the Grilled Cheese with Tomato and Bacon...so delish as were the Pub Fries that came with it. And best of all, the bill was $30 to $40 less than it would be next door (where we eat quite often) or across the street. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the company of several other friendly customers and the bar staff. A thoroughly enjoyable Friday night at one of our newest favorite neighborhood-type establishments...please give them a try!!

We were very disappointed in the Union Tavern. The waitress was not knowledgeable about the menu at…read moreall. My friend got the Fish Fry which she said was mostly breading and very greasy. I ordered a ricotta & olive oil dip with Italian bread. Turns out they were out of olive oil and bread, it came dry and with pita chips instead. I sent it back and then had to struggle with the waitress to take it off my bill, since I had never touched the dish. The place feels run down. They had advertised a Fireplace seating. Well, the fireplace was boarded up and had junk in front of it. This was all too bad because I organize a monthly dinner for a group and had planned on taking them here, but, I won't go back again.

If you are searching for a new place to try out, your search is over. This is the place. They will…read moreblow you away. Some of the best food in upstate hands down, while still being a very reasonable price point for the level of quality you get here. The staff are always thoughtful and polite, the food has literally never disappointed, and it's always clean and tidy. Please consider stopping by, I promise you won't regret it. Oh and the Pot de crème on their dessert menu is my only must try suggestion. I haven't tried any of their other dishes more than once or twice, but the pot de crème has been my go to every single time. I don't have a photo because I forget to take one every time because I'm so excited for it.

I had a wonderful meal at Redd while visiting Rochester for work! I sat at the bar and enjoyed the…read morehospitality and great service from the bartenders, who make great cocktails as well. My martini was perfectly mixed and ice cold! The food was phenomenal as well. I enjoyed the lobster risotto appetizer, chicken thigh with polenta and a delicious and complex mole sauce, and butterscotch pot de crème for dessert. The bar was bustling when I arrived, but quieted towards the end of the evening. The restaurant has high ceilings and an upscale but comfortable feel. I'd absolutely return to Redd if I'm ever in Rochester again!

Food, Service and Ambiance were all first class. We sat outside by the little fire pit thingies…read morethey have. It was a cool lovely night. My burger was great and the flight of beers was perfect. Loved our server too

The place was packed tonight! We waited a long time to get a table and then waited equally as long…read moreto even get someone's attention at the bar/tap area to get a drink while we waited. All I will say, is that it was worth it. The place and the menu are pretty cool/chill. Plenty of seating with firepit style table tops, extremely dog friendly, self serve water, and food/drink selections were great too. The waitress was very sweet, but was obviously overworked and busy too. She apologized and gave us free drink tokens and comped us a side order of garlic fries after they ran out of side salads. None of that was her fault, but it shows how the employees and establishment care about their valued costumers. We had the veggie focaccia, garlic fries, and buffalo parm wings (they were huge). No complaints on the quality of food or the portion size since we had more than enough to take stuff home. We will definitely come back. I live only a few minutes away by foot! I don't know why I never came here sooner! Highly recommend

A must visit if you're in the Rochester area…read more This was an expected gem in the Rochester area. After seeing it on a TikTok visit, we knew we had to try it. They had a good variety of different fish options with good portion sizes. For $14, I got 2 large catfish filets and fries. It was hot, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. I could have easily visited again and again. The staff were also incredibly nice and friendly. There are places to sit inside but this is more of a takeout location.

All I can say is chef's kiss. This restaurant is certainly a hole in the wall but the food was…read moregreat. There are a number of options for seafood. I got the perch sandwich and fried green tomatoes. It was such a treat. The staff was very nice. I wish that there was a better waiting area, like a few more seats. I'm sure this is a local staple.