Baus Barber is such a cool concept: barbershop and bar in one, with an upscale but still relaxed…read morevibe. You can show up casual and feel comfortable, or dress it up a bit on a weekend night and fit right in. I can't personally speak to the haircuts, but my ex used to come here and always said they did a great job -- and his hair did back him up on that. What I can speak to is the bar service, which is phenomenal. For a while, this was my bestie's and my favorite spot. Great drinks, great atmosphere, and just the right amount of polished without feeling pretentious.

Absolutely love this bar. You will not be disappointed. The staff is friendly, the scenery is…read moreunique, and the drinks are amazing

Driving around trying to find parking we came across this cool tiled outdoor bar. We decided to…read morestop in and asked to eat outside. The food was great. Ordered the lobster rolls and the flaming cheese. I prefer the Connecticut style with no mayo and just butter, which is what I thought from the description on the menu, but it definitely was loaded with mayo. Not bad but not expected. Waitress was very nice and attentive. Music was a little loud outside at times. Overall, great experience. Will be back.

Christina our waitress was very good. Little menu and food was good. Cesar dressing was very fresh.read more

Great way to start a date night, completely fooled my boyfriend while walking in he didn't expect…read moreit to be a cocktail bar at all. The hostess had great hospitality and apologized about the wait, tried bringing us waters but the bar opened up seats for us very quickly. The place is gorgeous with every detail included down to the bathrooms. I'm not a huge drinker but for my fans was extremely good and there's no surprise the bars have as many awards as they do, even their ice cubes are gorgeous. Drinks are a bit expensive but with the quality, location, and expertise they're made with it's completely worth it. The bartenders were very nice and attentive and answered every question we had about the drinks being made. Definitely will be back, very happy with our experience.

The Eastman is a cool, basement level speakeasy. The door is located in the back, but otherwise not…read morehard to find. This cocktail bar is small, low ceiling with low lighting, and simple decor. Their menu is a small book of interesting, and priced as such, cocktails. Each has a fun name. They do offer a small list of beer and wine, and obviously you can order a standard drink as well. They have a few snack offerings, but there is no full menu. A friend and I went at the right time, the late end of happy hour on a Friday, but before any crowd. We did not have a reservation, but they were quiet when we arrived and we were seated immediately. They do have a 90 minute table limit for busy nights. The service was fantastic all around. We both enjoyed our drinks and the atmosphere. This may be the best place in Rochester for a drink.

This is a beautiful, newer, restaurant located in a renovated church across the street from their…read moresister restaurant, Rochester Brunch House. The front is well maintained and welcomes you through the door to a gorgeously decorated dining room and bar. Seating is somewhat limited (it's a small space) but we got there during a slower period so we were sat right away. The brunch menu has a good variety and I opted for the Avocado Croast (the "toast" was a croissant) and a drip coffee. Beware that the drip coffee gets only one free refill. I asked during ordering because there are some places that don't give any free refills. Hubby ordered the Huevos Rancheros served in a bowl. The food came out beautifully and was very fresh. If I wanted to nitpick, I'd say they are keeping the roasted potatoes in a steamer which is making their crispy outer layer somewhat soggy but they still tasted good. They should revisit how they are keeping them warm or crisp them quickly before serving. The avocado toast didn't have a lot of avocado but it was still good. They should consider adding some sea salt to top it off - it would enhance the overall flavor. The service was good - I think our server wasn't comfortable in this job. That was okay for us as she warmed up to us after a while. All in all, a nice experience for our first time there. I'd like to return to try other menu items in the future.

After trying the Rochester Brunch House (RBH) the day before, my wife noticed Saint 1881 was…read moreserving brunch, so we gave it a try. We thought it looked very similar to RBH, but after talking to our server she explained it was owned by the same owner. Like its sister restaurant it is a restored church with high ceilings and chandeliers, with an elegant yet comfortable feel. It's larger and a little more upscale than RBH with much more outside seating at the front entrance, near the street, and at the side (where we sat). Looks more suited for cocktails and wine, than food forward. The brunch menu is scaled down from RBH, but similar. I ordered the Chicken Omelette (omelette version of the Chicken Scramble at RBH, which I enjoyed the day before). It was noticeably smaller and less flavorful, but still was ok, though priced the same. Be prepared as a cup of coffee is $5. Yikes! We sat outside just after opening and hoping to have a beautiful relaxing breakfast. However, they seemed to have chosen a club like playlist from some pretty loud outdoor speakers, which felt very out of place, Maybe it was purposeful to get people revved up, but still, just felt off. Our server was warm, friendly and said some very kind things about the owner. She even told us how the restaurant got its name. Apparently there was a huge fire which destroyed several churches in the area and in 1881 this church was the first to be rebuilt. Saint 1881 pays homage to their roots. Very nice tribute. Our food took a little longer than expected since we were the only customers at the time, but not overly excessive. Between the beautiful outside seating, friendly service, interesting history, we will be back - maybe for cocktails or a nice glass of wine.

We saw this place after leaving Too-Ra-Loo and decided to make a trip back to Rochester to check it…read moreout. What we learned is that The Hemmingway Room host 6-8 week pop ups. Right now it's Hanana Nights and the menu is Cuban. We ordered cocktails while we decided on dinner. My wife ordered Hotel Nacional and I got Call Your Mother. The drinks were served in fun cups and were absolutely delicious. We started out with an order of empanadas. They were crispy and full of tender meat. For dinner I ordered the pork shank and my wife the pineapple burger. She liked the burger, but stole most of my plantains and rice! The pork was delicious. Cooked to a perfect tenderness that fell off the bone. It was super flavorful and, while I didn't get much of the rice or plantains due to my wife, they were excellent. I would love for Havana Nights become a permanent restaurant, but look forward to whatever Hemmingway does next!

My wife and I went to Hemmingways for a date night. She'd been there twice before for events and…read morekept wanting me to experience the place too. We had a nice table which started quiet and proceeded to get louder and more vibrant as the night went on. Service was fine and fast throughout. She had the Smoky Maintain which was strong enough for her to ask for an extra splash of pineapple juice. I had an Amaretto Sour which was nicely presented and tested good enough. It wasn't as strong as hers though. She ordered their Salmon Bowl which had both teriyaki and boom boom sauce; tasted good and was an ample size. My steak and frites came. The steak itself needed a little more seasoning and could have been larger but the truffle fries were top shelf. The chimichuri sauce was good too. The key lime pie for dessert presented well, but it packed the tartness one wants. There was too much whipped cream and not enough lime. That was the only real disappointment. Everything else was pretty great. A 4.6 rounds to 5.

Happy Hour Tuesday was a Bargin and the food was well above average. 6 tacos, Trio appetizer, and a…read moremixed drink for $46. Service was great, drink was well balanced. Guacamole and cheese dip are highly recommended. The Freah Start was strong and balanced. Felt like we stumbled on a spot only locals know. Great experience!

The food is always good here! Would recommend the tacos. Especially the beef and shrimp!…read moreThe drinks are strong and the vibes are very chill. Very intimate space with only a couple tables, mostly bar top seats. Each of the employees is friendly, and we have never had to wait for table or food

If you're in the Rochester, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Troy area, this is hands-down the best place you…read morecan go to relax and have a cigar. Great atmosphere, tons of TVs, and a nice humidor. The last time I was there I talked to Marty, the owner. He gave me a quick tour of his humidor and pointed out new and interesting cigars (I know a fair amount, so I wanted to see what he'd point me to). Super helpful and friendly -- something that is missing from a lot of cigar shops. They don't have the cheapest prices on the planet, but if you have any business-sense, you'll understand why. It's a nicely decorated, two-story place in the high-rent district, and that's what makes it a great place to hang out at. For me it's worth paying the extra dollar per cigar to be able to relax in a nice place.

Selection is good. Half the cigars are stale or moldy though. Humidor is too dry and cold. Drinks…read moreare probably its saving grace. Sucks because the one off 23 mile is much better, though not as big a selection. Needs some love and attention. I'm young but I know my cigars.

This is such a cute place. It is decorated to be in a Jackson Pollock theme and it definitely hits…read morethe mark. I had made reservations for 4 people which is all that is allowed per their website when I made them. With friends dropping out last minute, it wasn't a problem for the restaurant. The coffee setup is so cute. Even without a handle on the coffee mug, it doesn't get too hot that you can't pick it up. I went with a huge spread for lunch partially because I couldn't decide and partially because it was just me and they had been expecting 4 people. The cones are so much fun. You can definitely make a meal out of them. I would probably do a meal of only them in a future visit. I also got fluffy pillows which so garlicky but oh so good. I would have them again but only if I were sharing with someone so I'm not tempted to eat them all. The wedge salad was good...a unique setup... The desert that I had was amazing. The white chocolate almond cake was so good and had such a good flavor. I could almost make a meal of just it. I would come back in the future

Was looking forward to a Tuesday night dinner with my daughter and son in law The Jackson. Service…read morestaff of slow and inattentive which meant for a long dinner with mediocre food other than the truffle fries. Burger did not provide much taste, salmon over sweet potatoes was bland to go along with under seasoned brussel sprouts. Food was VERY underwhelming and VERY overpriced. Would not visit again, nor would I recommend.

Excellent service. Food does not disappoint. We have been here several times. A go to for…read morerestaurants in Rochester. They have expanded the restaurant and patio. We sat outside. Very pleasant evening. The eggplant Parmesan is served with crispy spinach. So delicious. We ordered mussels and fresh figs with prosciutto and burrata. We split lobster pasta. Came in the shell and then she served it to us and took the shell away. I had the special veal Milanese. Wish that was a regular item!

Quick follow up. Happy to say La Colina is as good as ever. Went with friends last night. We all…read morehad the table-side Caesar to start...spot on. We had eggplant parm (my wife's favorite anywhere), gnocchi, strozzapretti Norcina and my personal favorite here the cacio e Pepe which is as great as any I have had in Italy. Such a simple dish yet few can make it properly. Highly recommended!

This place was FANTASTIC! The food was delicious, the service was excellent and we'll definitely…read morego back again. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Our drinks were great. I also noticed what looked like the managers/owners (maybe) walking all over to clear dishes greet customers and all around help out their staff that's fantastic. Little loud but great crowd.

This used to be a smashburger restaurant but every time we went there, it was empty. I was sorry to…read moresee it go but now - this place is crazy busy! A family-friendly place as well, which is perfect for this area. There is a variety of seating types, including a large bar with stools. The menu has a lot of choices. This can make it difficult to decide but is nice if you like your meal and want to return to try other dishes. We ended up ordering the Whipped Feta and the Old Detroit Slider Sampler. The Whipped Feta was excellent - the pita that came with it was piping hot and crispy from being fried. That crunch was so satisfying with the sweet taste of the cheese. The slider sampler was perfect for us to share - pick 3 different slider offerings and you get 2 of each. It also comes with a choice of side and we went with tator tots. I loved the way its served - on a large Ploughman's-like metal tray. The sliders were good just not unique, although, I wasn't expecting anything unique at this place. The food was as expected, which is good! We'll definitely return as we have other dishes we need to try!