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    Brown Hound Downtown

    4.2 (194 reviews)
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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Karen S.

    I have loved the brunch here in the past. Recently they began opening for dinner. They are under new ownership. My friends and I went and we were not very impressed. Our food was just ok. They have fancy light-up menus and their plating is pretty, but the food is just ok. I got the Chimichurri Skirt Steak and it wasn't good. I had them box it up to go and I threw it away. I will go try brunch again but I won't go there for dinner. I hate having to say this.

    French toast with eggs and sausage
    Sydeen G.

    Food was delicious even though we came the last 30 minutes. The servers still showed amazing quality, most places stop caring when it's close to closing time. The aura is always amazing here and I most definitely will be coming back.

    Biscuits and gravy topped with eggs and served with house potatoes
    Gino W.

    I keep forgetting how Rochester underwent a Renaissance since I left. This restaurant was not on the landscape 30 years ago. So, when friends offered it up as a suggestion, I figured I would try it out. The biscuits and gravy with house potatoes were just what I needed. One friend had eggs, potatoes, and sausage. Another friend had chicken and waffles. We left thoroughly satisfied. Brown Hound is a small spot, and I am sure they may pack out for brunch. They are certain on my encore list for next time when I fly back to Rochester.

    Cranberry Elderflower
    Sara D.

    Left work and ended here late lunch, waited a few minutes and was seated by the balcony with views of the gallery. Cranberry Elderflower for a drink, and Loco Moco for Brunch. The drink has Champagne, Elderflower Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, refreshing. The Moco Loco over Rice, Pork Belly and Fried Eggs, Toast, very good for Brunch. It had slivers of Jalapeño for a slight heat. Service attentive, nice ambiance.

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    Emily K.

    What a cute spot for brunch! It's a small cafe located inside the Memorial Art Museum. I would highly recommend a reservation, especially on the weekends. We had a reservation before attending a show at the Auditorium theater, but there was a wait as we were leaving. Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive. We started with rounds of coffee, tea and mimosas. I had heard the French toast casserole was good, so I went with that. It did not disappoint! It was so sweet and decadent. Like having dessert for breakfast. My mom had the chicken and waffles. Not the best chicken and waffles I've ever had, but there was a good balance of sweet and savory. Overall we enjoyed our meal and experience and would definitely go back!

    The welcoming interior.
    William P.

    A beautiful spot in a museum, a solid service staff, and quality food (and coffee) makes for an enjoyable and satisfying experience. Oddly enough, I found it difficult to locate breakfast establishments in the Neighborhood of the Arts, but on Sundays, this is Brown Hound is definitely the place to go. I had an absolutely wonderful and serene meal, and from looking at the other diners, they were all happy as well.

    Unexpected pleasure at the Brown Hound Downtown during the MAG Sale--fab food--french fries esp--, mimosas, a jazz band with a sax! And superb service. When my cousin wanted to sit downstairs near the band the handsome host and barista gave us table service at the coffee bar. We are coming again!

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    Alan C.

    Do you remember when brunch was something where people went to a swanky spot that's unique and enjoyed yummy breakfast/lunch with maybe a beverage? Good music, the hum of conversation, that Sunday relaxed vibes..... well you'll find that at Brown Hound. My 4 year old wanted chicken and waffles and we've tried most of the spots in town but never Brown Hound.... My mistake! The chicken and waffles was yummy and tasted very clean and freshly made. Coffee was good, table service was really nice too. The people that work here are lovely, the ambience is really relaxed vibes and almost a text book definition of brunch, but not chaotic and crammed. Maude was super helpful and set us up with a cool low tech etch a sketch style drawing tablet (not a smart device) and my daughter was totally absorbed drawing till the food came out. At the of the meal my daughter was given a little mystery treasure egg choice with a small toy inside. 2 totally unexpected touches that totally made the visit that more memorable! 10 minutes into getting here a guy starts playing easy listening/jazz on a guitar and I felt like I was having a bougie brunch with my 4 year old. Thoroughly recommend for brunch and will try the dinner menu another time

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    Poor service. Bad food. Roach infested rest rooms. No stars. Call the health department

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    Ask the Community - Brown Hound Downtown

    I know this restaurant is about dogs, but are you actually allowed to bring your dog in with you for brunch?

    While while I wish that it were the case, the laws in NY only allow for service and K9 dogs inside restaurants. There is a new law on the books for bringing companion dogs to outdoor dining spaces! We are currently planning a series of outdoor… Read more

    Does this place accept virtual visa gift cards? i have the information for it but not a physical card. will they accept this as payment?

    From what I know, this should work, as we do accept visa debit cards. It will be first for us...

    Are the Restarunt open on Friday?

    They are mainly open lunch and brunch on weekends. Also they Event first Friday of the month.

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    REDD - Fish fry

    REDD

    4.2(301 reviews)
    0.5 miEast End, Center City

    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!

    I finally had the opportunity to eat out at REDD for a friend's birthday a couple of weeks ago…read moreafter years of trying to come. I really have to say - for the most part, the wait was worth it. First and foremost, I have to call out their drink menu - while ultimately we came to enjoy a nice dinner, their cocktails were by far the biggest star of the show, with our entrees trailing very closely behind. If you like to partake in alcoholic beverages, I can say without a doubt these are the best cocktails I've had in Rochester, let alone all of Western NY, and this is even put up against drinks from the likes of Cure, Bitter Honey, and Avvino. I don't know if the bartender is just using higher quality spirits as a result of REDD being an upscale restaurant, but the "Burn after Reading", "Wise Guy", and Manhattan are some of the smoothest, most delicious, multi-noted drinks I've had in my entire life. If I don't come back for the food, I will absolutely be back for the drinks, because my goodness, abso-freaking-lutely phenomenal. My friends and I still talk about them now even weeks later. For our entrees we had the NY strip steak, grilled chicken, and a poached salmon, and every single piece of protein was cooked just perfectly. The steak was a beautiful warm medium rare, the chicken was glistening with succulent juiciness, and the poached salmon which I had for my main is one of the softest pieces of fish I've had in my life. It beautifully flaked away on a bed of potato puree and extremely well herbed and seasoned home fry-like potatoes that were ever-so-slightly just-undercooked intentionally to act as a perfect foil to the gorgeously soft puree and salmon itself. If I were to knock anything at all, the winter squash, turnip, and green vegetable medley that came with the chicken and steak was unfortunately far too undercooked for my liking, almost to the point of being completely raw, and while I appreciate letting vegetables sing and respect the beauty of raw, fresh vegetables, I was hoping for a little bit more of chef-y flair, seasoning, or even cooking of them. Besides that, the wait staff was simply top tier and were extremely inviting throughout the entire evening. We felt taken care of and checked up on often and they were the utmost professional. The only thing that was a true negative was the desserts -- if there's one thing I would NEVER order at REDD again, unfortunately our dessert missed the mark entirely. My best guess is due to lack of a pastry chef, but our chocolate tart was muddy and flavorless, not even tasting of chocolate, and the two homemade ice creams we tried - chocolate, and oatmeal followed in suit. We ultimately wrapped up at REDD but then ran down to Char Steak & Grill at the Strathallan for what ended up being a phenomenal dessert experience there. But overall, I have to say - I will definitely be back! The entrees were awesome, the cocktails were life-changing, and the ambience and wait staff were without fault. Thank you for a wonderful experience, REDD, and see you again soon!

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    Good Luck Restaurant

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    0.2 miNeighborhood of the Arts
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    Love this place on a Saturday night to sit at the very energetic and entertaining bar with our…read morefavorite bartender / mixologist "Allison" and her fellow awesomely friendly & inviting other bartenders "Leo" and the rest of the staff there. We always order the same thing to share and it is always PERFECTLY cooked and delicious, "The Steak"! Thank you Good Luck for always providing a delicious and fun experience! Matt & Renee (Red) ;)

    It wasn't bad. It just was not good. I get the concept, but I don't think it's for me…read more First off, the drinks. We each got one at the bar while waiting for our table. I enjoyed mine, but my dining companion's (the Saturn) tasted like straight juice. With dinner, I wanted to get a draft beer and was able to sample the two IPAs. While one was tasty, I didn't order one because the beer was lukewarm. I got a burger, and companion got the black cod. The burger is $32 and a full pound and served with a heap of fries. For the price, less than impressed. The overly thick patty was just too much. It was dry and just not for me. I would rather have two well-seasoned and juicy thinner patties. The fries and sauce were good. But not $32 worth of good. The cod itself was decent but it came in a sauce that was cold and odd tasting. Ambiance is fine. It was loud and crowded, but clean. Service was friendly.

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    The Alexander - The most delish charcuterie!

    The Alexander

    3.8(21 reviews)
    0.4 miEast Avenue

    The good: this is a beautiful restaurant, the drinks and appetizers were very good, the ribeye,…read moresalmon, and eggplant plant meatballs were tasty. Desserts were also very good. The server was friendly. The bad: they were woefully understaffed. It seems like there was one server for the entire restaurant including two large parties. Ours was one of those parties. Our reservation was at 6:15. We were seated quickly but did not see a server for at least 30 minutes after. It took at least another 30 minutes to get half of our drinks, another 15 to get the other half, and another 30 to get appetizers. When our main dishes came out, some were not very hot, the crab fried rice was missing crab, but the rest of the dishes were good. After appetizers, dinner and dessert we left the restaurant about 2.5 hours after arriving. I'd try this restaurant again because the food and drinks were good but it's probably best to go with a smaller party.

    I had a lovely time at the Alexander restaurant. I came on a Thursday night with a group of six and…read moreyou didn't make a reservation. However, the restaurant was pretty empty. Service was friendly and the weight staff checked on us a lot. I ordered the Caesar salad with french fries the garlic stuffed bread, and we tried to the spiritless cocktails on the menu. The food was delicious and I have no complaints there. However, the spiritless cocktails left a lot to be desired. I would probably come back here again.

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    Carnegie Cellars Wine Bar and Kitchen - Gnocci

    Carnegie Cellars Wine Bar and Kitchen

    4.7(96 reviews)
    0.1 miNeighborhood of the Arts

    We've been meaning to try out Carnegie Cellars for a long time and 3 of us finally went in…read moretonight. The experience was amazing! The menu is different than other places, it goes from small to large plates and you order what you want and if you want more- keep ordering. My daughter got a flight of white wines and I got one of their beers, which was an interesting hazy IPA called Baby Kittens. Our waiter Philip was very knowledgeable on the wine selection and helped with the food order. We started out with the Flour City bread, which was toasted and had a dip of whipped ricotta with butternut squash - excellent! Next, we had the salt and pepper squid - their version of a fried calamari appetizer - also excellent with a nice little spice that snuck up on you a little bit. We followed that with the farm salad, which had a great cranberry vinaigrette. Then we had mussels which were over a jasmine rice that had a great sauce with it. The last dinner item we had was the butternut squash ravioli - so tasty! The table next to us got the fries, which was a huge mound of french fries with Parmesan cheese and I think something else on it. It was a lot of food. The waiter suggested their desserts, which was a choice of a huge slice of carrot cake or a skillet baked chocolate chip cookie or brownie topped with vanilla ice cream. We got the latter and it was excellent. The atmosphere was very subdued and great for a date or just a fun night out. I highly recommend visiting Carnegie Cellars!

    We liked this place a lot. The food was mostly well portioned. The preparation, flavor, texture,…read moretemperature were on point. The service was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the wine selection. Parking could be a challenge, seating is varied at tables, bar and all along the full length windows.

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    Nosh - This nachos

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    4.2(667 reviews)
    0.5 miNeighborhood of the Arts
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    Food was outstanding and has been each time we've been. The Ahi noshos are terrific and our…read moredinners excellent: scallops on cheddar polenta; Salmon, Kimchi, sweet potato pancake, and fried rice (too salty) otherwise excellent especially the Kimchi influence; surf and turf (bacon wrapped meat loaf on harissa lobster mashed potatoes and the tomahawk all hit the mark. Yet the highlight of the evening our server Brad - he was outstanding - casual, knowledgeable, and attentive. Never once asked "how are we" or called anyone hun, both irritating. The only caution is the noise - high ceilings and crowds combine for a lot of screaming diners and not much to buffer the din. Intimate, no but good food and excellent service at least last night.

    Brad (our waiter) was awesome! He was so knowledgeable about allergies. If he didn't know the…read moreanswer, he made sure to double check with the kitchen. This was my first time visiting. My friend and I ordered mocktails which we both enjoyed. We then ordered gochu belly buns and the braised beef French onion soup. They were able to accommodate my gluten allergy and make the soup gluten free! It was delicious. For our entrees, I ordered the sweet deal salad and my friend ordered the green curry stir fry. Mine wasn't anything crazy, tasted as I expected but it was still good. My friend, on the other hand, did not love her dish. She is a big curry person and said the sauce lacked flavor (which I tried and agreed with). The tofu was nice and crispy, dry though. There wasn't enough sauce in the dish. The mushrooms were the most flavorful.

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    Locals Only - Fried chicken quesadilla

    Locals Only

    4.1(360 reviews)
    0.4 miEast Avenue
    $$
    Casual dining
    Full bar

    I love Locals Only - my only complaint is that they are not open later. I love that I can make…read morereservations. My kids love the stuffed pancakes. The tater tots are out of this world and their lattes are great too! Always a good time and the staff is fun too!

    We went to Locals Only for brunch/lunch after a wedding, meeting friends one last time before…read moreeveryone headed back to our own cities. Unfortunately, it turned into one of the worst restaurant experiences. We spent 2.5 hours total at the restaurant. After waiting an excessive amount of time, we watched two tables that arrived at least an hour after us receive their food first. When we politely asked if our ticket might have been missed, we were told those tables ordered before us, which simply wasn't true. We were then told the delay was because burgers take a long time but a nearly two-hour wait for a burger is pretty wild. It took about 25 minutes just for someone to take our drink order, and we were never asked if we wanted additional drinks. We had to flag staff down for everything. No ketchup, no hot sauce, nothing offered. The $30 mimosa flight served in tiny glasses also felt like a complete scam. When the food finally came, two people in our party were served 15-20 minutes before the other two, and the food was cold. One dish had completely raw eggs. When I let the server know I couldn't eat it, she came back and removed the meal from the bill, which was appreciated. However, the interaction itself felt tense and dismissive, which made an already frustrating experience worse. They did give us a round of breakfast shots to try to help pass the time which was appreciated. The food itself was disappointing overall. The breakfast burrito was basically all eggs with raw, bitter avocado, and my husband's burger was missing requested toppings. We also noticed food sitting in the service window while we continued waiting. The only person who was happy with their meal got the biggie fries an it was hot when it arrived. To make matters worse, the bathroom was unheated on an 18° day (feels like 2°) and not clean. We're a pretty chill, patient group and understand that kitchens get backed up but man, this experience completely missed the mark. Ironically, the cooks thanked us for our patience and servers said goodbye pleasantly on the way out. We honestly may have let a lot of this go if the service hadn't felt so dismissive when we calmly raised concerns.

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