Stopped in to watch some football and bite to eat. The menu is typical bar snacks. I ordered the…read morepizza rolls. They were really good. This is a neat old Irish bar.

This is gonna be short: We walked in about 8:40pm on a…read moreFriday night. Party of 4. No one at the podium to greet us. 3 people are at the bar and one bartender. We had to go to bar to ask the bartender if they were serving food. He said, "Yessir." I asked, "Do we sit anywhere?". "Yes." We sit down but as I'm sitting, I didn't take my jacket off or my hat because I didn't feel as though anyone else was working there. Is the guy at the bar coming over? Are there any other servers working? We were already deciding if we should leave . It was just awkward. Just then the bartender comes to our side of the bar but doesn't actually come to the table. I go to the bar and he tells me that he's not even the regular bartender and he can't make complicated cocktails just beer and simple drinks. I ask for a menu and all they had was just late night pub finger food. Not what we were looking for. I gave the menu back to him and we left. Just a really awkward experience for a nearly completely empty bar/restaurant. Wish we'd have Yelped beforehand. Not good. Don't recommend. Doubt we'll try again.

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.

Rochester staple for beer and whiskey. Decent menu and…read moreeclectic crowd. If looking for chill spot and just simple service ... it's an old standby

Some friends and I went to Rohrbachs Beer Hall on a Saturday afternoon. It is a great place to get…read morea beer and some great food! They have 2 parking lots and there is some street parking. It is a charming old mill building with lots of wood and brick. We all had different beers- I had the Cosmic Krush IPA- very hazy! My friends ordered the Beef on Weck sandwich- which they raved about. It looked to be a generous size. Another friend and I split some tasty wings and a wood-fired Margherita pizza. Excellent! And we were stuffed. We got a 3 pack of Crowlers (32 oz. beer in a can) to go. They have a cool machine that makes the can in front of you. I got the infamous Space Kitty double IPA to bring to my friend's party. I highly recommend checking out Rohrbach's Beer Hall on Railroad Street!

We waited over 30 minutes in a line to place an order. We ordered 3 individual pizzas, each arrived…read more30 minutes apart. Pizza wasn't hot. Very understaffed and inefficient. Beer was fantastic.

We were visiting family in the area and they took us to Revelry on a quiet Wednesday evening. The…read morerestaurant had an upscale feel between the decor and the friendly staff. We got the oysters on the half shell, Texas twinkies & fried green tomatoes. We never had a Texas Twinkie and it was surprisingly delicious. I could've had that as my meal. All the favors of our entrees were excellent. It was a stellar selection by my relatives.

This place never disappoints! Great cocktails and atmosphere! I miss the 80s music though!read more

CASH ONLY I can't believe I've never reviewed Jim's before!…read moreThis is a popular breakfast/ lunch spot. It's perfect for catching a bite right before a show at the Blackfriars theatre, right next door. The food is always hot and fresh. Service is fast and friendly. I was staring at strangers' breakfast sandwiches today so I'll be back soon, I think!

We came here twice on a 4 day visit, and would probably return if/when we come back to Rochester…read more It's a pretty standard diner, good breakfast, fast service, and non-stop coffee refills. There is someone just circling constantly with a pot. This is a cash only establishment, so be advised. There is an ATM. We did go at slightly off peak times, since we weren't working those days, but at those times, the restaurant seems to be a favorite of retired men, which is a good sign for a diner! They have a set menu and a specials board that I think changes daily. There's 2 full pages of breakfast, and at least 2 pages of lunch, plus the board. I'm sure you'll find something you like. I had the same thing both visits - a cheese omelet with hashbrowns and wheat toast. It was really cheesy, and I liked that it was a 2 egg omelet rather than 3, for me it was just the right size. We also split a piece of the rotating coffee cake, cinnamon walnut that day, and it was good - not too sweet, plenty of cinnamon. The guy had their 2-2-2 combo and was happy with that choice. For both of us, breakfast ran about $35, for 2 entrees and coffee, plus the cake.

After walking and driving past this spot for years (yes, years!), we finally stopped in and I'm…read moreglad we did. Inside, it has that classic old school bar vibe with wood accents, a few seats at the bar, and about eight tables. There's usually a TV on, but it's not overly loud. It feels like a neighborhood place with regulars, and I get the sense soccer fans love it here. (Or as it's called football) The outdoor seating, though, is where it's at when the weather's nice. Plenty of tables, perfect for people watching or just enjoying the view down Park Ave or Oxford Street. They offer beer on tap, cocktails, and even branded t-shirts and sweatshirts. Food can be ordered from a spot down the street I think it's Vasko's, and the bartender was friendly and helpful. You can pay per drink or run a tab. It's a small place, but a great option to walk to, grab a drink, hang outside, and just chill. Street parking is available, but if you're nearby, walking over is probably the easier option. I'll definitely be back.

The staff are friendly, but the bar is quite small. There is an outdoor area, however that is…read moreonly helpful in the better weather.

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.

The rice and peas smelled sour like it was days old which explains why they were pushing the gravy…read more We had the jerk chicken but drowned it in jerk sauce because otherwise it was just plain grilled chicken. I guess the cabbage was ok but I gave my Dad my dumpling which I noticed was rock hard. So dissatisfied and disappointed. I was looking forward to this all week.

The food was amazing! Everything was made fresh to order. So it does take time to get your food but…read moreit was so worth the wait !

We went for our 25th anniversary and from start to finish the service was out of this world! Our…read moretable was in a nice quiet spot, the interior was just elegant and understated. Our servers Trenton and Brandon couldn't have been better! Trenton was fun and personable to chat with. Brandon was extremely knowledgeable and gave perfect recommendations! The food was all cooked and served to perfection! The steaks were beyond delicious! The crème brulee was the best we've had in NYS! The entire meal and experience made our anniversary perfect! Thank you to all!

Last night we celebrated my son's 19th birthday, and somehow this place managed to outdo both of…read moreour already sky-high expectations. From the moment we sat down at a high-top along the bar (10/10 decision upon making the reservation), everything just clicked: warm ambiance, buzzing energy, and service that was genuinely friendly without feeling scripted or rushed. The staff made us feel like they were happy we were there--not just doing their jobs. Now let's talk food, because wow. We kicked things off with the Wagyu tartare (luxurious, balanced, melt-in-your-mouth) and duck croquettes (crispy and well balanced). For mains, my son went with the 24 oz prime bone-in ribeye, and I ordered the 14 oz New York strip--both cooked exactly how steak should be cooked. Perfect temperature, beautiful sear, deeply flavorful. Sides were shared and spectacular: roasted thyme mushrooms, potatoes au gratin, and creamed spinach--which may very well be the best on the planet (I will die on this hill). In the spirit of full honesty, when we come back (and we absolutely will), the two items we'd rotate out just to try something new would be the duck croquettes and the potatoes au gratin. Both were very good, but everything else we ordered--and clearly much of what's still on the menu--has an even higher ceiling of potential, and we're eager to explore it. Dessert sealed the deal. My son demolished a crème brûlée with appropriate birthday enthusiasm, while I tackled the caramel carrot cake, which was decadent in all the right ways and not overly sweet. In short: food, service, and ambiance all exceeded expectations--by a lot. If you've never been here: go. If you go occasionally: go more often. This wasn't just dinner--it was a celebration done right. We'll absolutely be back. Note: while their classic steakhouse menu, with some pizzazz, is perfect... My only want for this place would be for another appetizer selection or two that does not contain any sort of fish/seafood as we have family members with sensitivity - and we were hesitant to order the famous house made chicken nuggets with caviar as we are still finding out the range of foods we need to steer away from.

Went to Branca Midtown Saturday night with my girlfriend and had a really good experience…read more The vibe is one of the best parts -- lively, modern, and just a fun atmosphere for a night out. We started with the calamari, which was easily a 10/10. For mains, we got the gnocchi (8.5/10) and the saffron linguine (7/10). The linguine was a bit too spicy for her, but the seafood itself was cooked really well. Service was great -- super friendly and always on top of refilling our water without us needing to ask. Overall, a really solid spot with great energy. I'd definitely come back. p.s. they have complimentary valet parking for its guests

Branca has this trendy, upscale vibe that is fun for a place that is well-known for pizza…read more The midtown plaza location is very centrally located, and there's a parking garage basically directly underneath it. The outdoor seating is very nice, especially in the early evening during golden hour. Service was good. The pizza came out pretty quickly and was pretty good. The crust didn't have much flavor and was a nice chewy texture, while the toppings stole the show.