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    Bar Bantam

    4.2 (72 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Feel Good wrap
    Lydia M.

    Went here for lunch and it was just okay. I got the Feel Good wrap to go, so didn't know until I got back to the office that it was missing a key ingredient - the pickled onions. The wrap was pretty bland without them. I would give this place another try, but would get something else and check my food before leaving the restaurant next time.

    Korean Arancini
    Danielle S.

    I ordered Bar Bantam for pickup via GrubHub and had a great experience. The food was ready right at the scheduled time and everything was delicious. I ordered the Korean Arancini, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and Crispy Potatoes. I was most excited to try the arancini. I'm Korean and I also love Italian food, so I thought they'd be a great fusion mix, and they were. The outside was perfectly crispy with lots of rice inside. The outside was drizzled with gochujang (korean red pepper hot sauce) and green onions and also came with a modern take on oi (cucumber) kimchi and a fried egg. I loved the flavors and appreciate that they actually used gochujang, a traditional korean sauce, instead of sriracha. I do wish there was more of it though, and maybe some mixed inside with the rice. The chicken sandwich was also fantastic. Perfectly fried and juicy inside. I really liked the house dill relish. It gave a nice flavor complement to the hot sauce. The crispy potatoes were also great, the sando came with a small side but I also ordered the small plate version because they came with aioli. They're cut fingerling potatoes and were a good level of crispy. I loved everything I ordered and I will certainly be visiting again!

    Aperol Spritz at the bar
    Megan C.

    Made a stop into Bar Bantam for Rochester Cocktail Revival after a long stretch of time without a visit - very foolish on my part! I was reminded of all the reasons why Bar Bantam is so awesome: the friendliest staff, a curated (un-overwhelming) drink menu, and fresh/delicious/healthy comfort foods. This is all in addition to the gorgeous space, which boasts one of the most unique bar/kitchen setups in town. Given the wide variety of menus and the fact that it is open all day, Bar Bantam can really be a catch all for whatever purpose you need. Meeting over coffee, pre-festival dinner date, remote work session (hellllllo full pot of french press coffee!), or happy hour networking. The heart of DT location makes it workable for most people, and there is always ample street parking during the day that I tend to utilize as opposed to the garage. Although garage parking is free after 5pm Weds - Sat. I am so thrilled we have a spot like Bar Bantam that is thriving in the heart of Midtown. Having such a wonderful space is a huge part of the reason that the building itself is gaining such awesome corporate residents, and will keep folks downtown for a long time to come.

    The pop-up!
    Weijia L.

    A friend suggested here mainly because of the chick n out pop-up cuz I know she usually doesn't go to a place like this: more trendy, kinda fancy, business-y, etc. FYI this review is about Bar Bantam, not the chicken. I went into this building once a few years back. It's a cool building by the appearance. Bar Bantam is located on the left hand side. I like how bright and open the space is. There are seats on the patio with umbrellas. But it was a muggy day so we stayed inside. It's a Thursday around 6 pm and there weren't many people there - mostly, people come for the chicken popup. I think they used to serve food but they were not doing that at the moment. The bar looks well-stocked. And we got our drinks right away. The bartender was friendly. I got a Paloma-type of drink but with some fine tweaks, including a very smoky tequila. I usually opt for refreshing lightly flavored drinks and I enjoyed it. My friend got a banana-y drink and had two. Price-wise, around 10 bucks is pretty standard to me. The only thing I want to point out is the chairs. Their arms are extremely low and the seat is pretty deep. It wasn't that comfortable. I'll have to sit at the bar or outside next time.

    White Ferrari
    Jen K.

    I have been meaning to stop in here again, but I haven't been able to, so I'm posting this review now and will update it if I go back. I was surprised to see how nice this is inside. It was much nicer than I was expecting, and they have a very nice bar area. I was the only person at the bar when I was there. I got a White Ferrari, which is on their drink menu. I really didn't like this drink, and to me, it didn't taste like anything the menu listed was in it. I'm not sure if it was made incorrectly or I just didn't like it, but I wouldn't get it again. If I go back, I'd get a spritz or just a typical bar drink, like a martini or something. They have a limited food menu for lunch, which is one reason I haven't made my way back over yet. It's so nice inside, that I'd like to try lunch there sometime though. They also have an outdoor patio if you're coming when it's warm outside.

    Bar Bantam
    Borjana N.

    This was my second time at Bar Bantam and I think this place is going to be my go-to spot for a "quick drink and catch up" with friends. The location is really nice with the bar situated on the first floor of Metropolitan building in the heart of downtown. The first time I came to this bar, I really didn't know what I wanted to drink except that I was craving a really sweet cocktail, so the bartender offered to make something off the menu. I was really pleased with the drink he came up with - a sweet cocktail with alcohol that you can barely taste, but you notice its effects after a couple of minutes. :D The second time I came to Bar Bantam, I decided to get something from the menu, so I ordered Summer Fringe. Again, a really sweet and strong cocktail. Because of the current regulations, we had to order some food to be served alcoholic beverages. Neither my friend or I were hungry so the bartender was kind to suggest a really small appetizer (a plate of sautéed snap peas) which cost $4. There was a plenty of it for two people and it was a tasty thing to snack on while catching up. I look forward to coming back!

    Maple bourbon boneless wings, Korean arancini balls,  Pork Bibb lettuce wraps
    Seth P.

    After hearing so many good things about the cocktails and food here, my wife and I decided to order takeout. Obviously the pandemic prevents us from having the full indoor dining experience here, but that did not make the food any less enjoyable. So. Good. The Korean arancini balls were a must from what we heard and they did not disappoint. The maple bourbon boneless wings were also delectable, especially with the dipping sauce. The pork lettuce wraps were also phenomenal. The pork was more salty than I expected, but that did not make it bad by any means. We will definitely be ordering from here again, and hopefully eating here in person when this COVID-19 business is over

    Lindsay W.

    Unique spot located in the heart of downtown. Went on a Thursday night when they had a pop-up shop of Chick-n-out and holy smokes the food was delicious. Got chicken tenders and loaded garlic fries. You MUST get the awesome sauce. Location was cool and the drinks were decent, just thought the prices were a bit much for what you got. The cocktails were about 12 dollars a piece and were smaller than your average bar. Again, cool location but the only thing keeping me from giving this place 5 stars is the prices. Definitely recommend for a hip trendy spot on a night out.

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    Kathleen M.

    Waited 20 minutes before receiving our cocktails. Waited even longer to order food and the delivery of them. It wouldn't have mattered but we mentioned we had to be at a concert. Disappointing...service, food was not on par with their sister restaurant Good Luck and parking was a. Bit difficult. Cocktails were good! I doubt we'd be back at all, as all four of us were disappointed.

    Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
    Chelsea S.

    Bar Bantam is an excellent lunch spot in the heart of downtown Rochester. You will find Bar Bantom in the atrium of the Chase tower downtown. Bar Bantam offered friendly service and delicious lunch food at a reasonable price. Sandwich dishes were $7. For lunch I enjoyed the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich and split an avocado toast (hilariously called the "Millennial Mortgage") with my dining partner. To me, the mark of a good sandwich is in the bread. And for these two dishes, the bread was a 10/10. The bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich bread was fluffy and chewy like a proper brioche bun, while the avocado toast was served on a single thick cut slice of dense and chewy nut bread that had hints of pumpernickel. I could go into further detail about these sandwiches, but will stop here. They were simply well put together. On a chilly autumn day, it was lovely to pair these dishes with a ginger lemon tea, recommended by the server. If I lived in town this would be a regular lunch spot. 5/5 for a flawless lunch I'd recommend to everyone.

    Hangar Steak
    Mary L.

    I've been wanting to try Bar Bantam for awhile and just never find myself downtown! I went after Midtown Eats to take advantage of a drink offer for Yelp Elites. The drink menu is creative and extensive. There are some nights where I want to be extra pretentious and drink things made of ingredients I've never heard of. I don't remember what I ordered, but I remember it was good. For my entree I ordered the hangar steak which came plated with a smoked yogurt, asparagus, leeks, and marble potatoes. The steak was perfectly cooked at the medium rare I asked for. Although the dish was good, it was slightly room temperature and needed a sprinkling of salt to enhance the flavor. We followed up our dinner with drinks on their patio and had a great night surrounded by downtown scenery. Overall, Bar Bantam has a super creative menu and a fun vibe perfect for a girl's night out or date night.

    aperol spritz
    Alanna S.

    Fun date night location with a neat view of the city. Staff was friendly & chick'n out pop up is delicious!

    Walter C.

    I have had several meals here and all have been perfect!! From the Breakfast Sandwiches to the Goat cheese toast to the Salmon entree'...all very well done. So yummy!! The atmosphere feels very big city metro like a nyc restaurant. The staf is super cool friendly and easy to talk to. A++

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    Excellent food. Great service. Very nice location. Vegetarian friendly. Had a wonderful meal for our 20th anniversary!

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