Hundred percent recommend! The ambience of a cozy restaurant tucked into downtown Rochester was…read moregreat. The cocktails were fun and tasty. We shared for small plates which were spectacularly delicious, and our server was so delightful We will be recommending to all our friends and family

Amazing place and amazing owner. Very intimate and comfortable setting. Exceptional cocktails and…read moresmall plates. Reservations only. Will definitely be back.

Cannot recommend this little spot any more. Was in town for work and looking for a veggie-friendly…read morelunch. Wow! Was so impressed! There are a ton of amazing vegetarian options on the menu and, since I was from out of town, I was the obnoxious person and proceeded to bug my amazing bartender, Nikki, for her recommendations. I ordered the carrots and parsnips and then also the roasted zucchini from the light fare section of the menu. They were both incredible and wildly different, which you don't often find in vegetarian selections. I wish I would have taken the time to take photos to post, but I gobbled everything up way too quickly before I could even think of taking out my phone. All this being said, this is not a vegetarian restaurant. Back in the days when I ate meat, I would have made different choices and I am 100% sure that I would be equally impressed.. Back to Nikki: my service was incredible. Really knowledgeable and so personable and friendly. I didn't actually want to leave. I was having such a low-key nice time away from my hotel. Ambiance (because one has to check off all the keywords) is great. La Bola takes up the first half of a really cool food hall in Rochester. It's modern and chic with great lighting and a windowed front. But, to wrap it up, as someone who travels way too much, I couldn't recommend this place anymore. Everything about my experience here was just wonderful.

I had high expectations for this place based on the reviews, but boy I was disappointed with the…read morefood! The ambience was more like an open food hall meets bar venue but somehow it didn't click with me. We were the only other occupied table for a weekday dinner. Service was prompt but that's probably the only good thing. I got a mocktail which was watery and patatas bravas for appetizer. It was good but a bit saltier for my palate. I got the duck confit which was deplorable. The duck leg was scaly and dry and the sauce and the cauliflower didn't make up for it. My friend got the house burger and she said she liked it. I'm glad we didn't order dessert, it may have been another disappointment. Overall, a meh experience.

Sagra is sort of a fast casual concept where you order your food at the counter, and it's brought…read moreto your table. The decor is really nice, green walls with wood and metal accents. There is a full bar and a nice menu of Italian favorites. I had the pasta al funghi, which was delicious, if not a huge portion. My husband had the eggplant cutlet sandwich. We took a la bianca pizza to go (white pizza with roasted greens and ricotta) and that was excellent. I'm glad this location was utilized after losing Fifth Frame. I will return to try other dishes! Parking is street or valet on Fri/Sat.

The food at Sagra Italia was fresh and more interesting than almost any other Italian I've had in…read morethe Rochester area. The pasta la Limone was rich and creamy and just lemony enough. I was seriously impressed with the salad. It was VERY bright and acidic and had a fantastic lemon vinaigrette and was served with house made foccacia croutons and a lemon wedge. It was honestly THE most interesting and memorable green salad I've had in years. The La Bianca focaccia pizza was rich and indulgent with an amazing texture to the crust. The desert focaccia with blueberries wasn't as big of a hit. It was sweet but the firm texture of the item as served, cold, was more like crusty French bread with random blueberries in it rather than a desert. Unfortunately, our visit to Sagra Italia got off to a rough start. We walked in, saw a clearly placed 'please wait to be seated' sign and then proceeded to hang out at the table with the wait to be seated sign for SEVERAL minutes. I tried to make eye contact with the bartender and the person at the front counter but since they didn't engage I assumed that there was in fact a host or hostess who would come to seat us. I eventually went to the front counter and said we'd been waiting to be seated for a few minutes and the person said that being seated was only for Friday and Saturday nights. I was crabby and said they should take the wait to be seated sign down. There is ALSO a sign saying to order at the front counter on the same table but we didn't read that one once we saw the wait to be seated sign. Despite that start, the rest of our interactions with the front counter person were good.

This was my second time at Bar Bantam and I think this place is going to be my go-to spot for a…read more"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!

The food and cocktails were really good. The only issue was the service. We went for a birthday…read moreparty of 15 people and after ordering food and drinks no one checked on us at all. No one ever came back to ask if we wanted more food or drinks or even to get dessert and sing happy birthday. We had to find someone to bring us the check because we had been waiting for a while after we got done eating for someone to come ask if we needed anything. Great location and vibe the service was just not the best.

Tonight's jazz performers were amazing. We ordered the duck lollipops, lobster caviar set, and the…read moresweet potato hummus. All dishes were delicious and decadent. I would say the sweet potato hummus was my favorite. Atmosphere is absolutely on point with the mood, dim lighting, inviting servers and all the furniture is elegant and comfy. Would come back again for any occasion!

First visit here and was quite impressed. Tastefully appointed and the staff were all friendly and…read morehelpful. You need to know the secret to getting past the gatekeeper as this is a speakeasy setting. (Figure it out on your own, that's half the fun)!!! Once inside there was a smooth jazz group performing. The music was a lovely backdrop to the setting and not overwhelmingly loud that I would be screaming to be heard. You can have a normal level conversation and still enjoy the music. There were comfortable cushioned chairs with pub sized tables for seating. We sat at the bar as all table s were taken. The energetic bartenders filled up in on all the idiosyncrasies of the place and happily answered all of our many questions. They told us that it was quiet for a Thursday night and that the weekends were much larger crowds which would not appeal to me as I'm not looking for a club scene atmosphere. I was happily comfortable. The drinks are creative and include interesting combinations of ingredients. We shared three appetizers, the sliders (my favorite), spring rolls (the side sauce was great), and the tacos with a tasty crema drizzled over them. The staff let us tour the dining room, basically a Ramon Santiago gallery. (The angel was my favorite). We went to see the ballroom as well as I had attended a wedding there 37 years ago while it was still the University Club!!! It was the same lovely room I remember and brought back wonderful memories. My friend was staying there while she is having some work done at her home so got to see the guest room she was in. As expected from a historic building large windows overlooking downtown Rochester, a gas fireplace, and soaker tub. Beautiful space. Some logistic issues with heat and fan not working so this was her second room that hopefully the new owner will address. We ran into their new executive chef and they have done a great job in hiring him. He told us about future ideas they have for putting their thumb print on things and they sound quite exciting. I thanked him for the time he spent speaking with us and appreciated his enthusiasm and forward thinking. All in all a most enjoyable time at the Inn and would recommend a visit by anyone of any age. So glad we have a community that cares for its historic buildings and their importance to our identity

One of the best outdoor places in Rochester. Beautiful inside and out. We will definitely be coming…read moreback just for that. Good was good. Pizza was great. The margarita needed a little more cheese. But if do that again. Artichoke pizza was lovely. Beer was amazing. Although i do not love sours i appreciate the creativity. Fun beers (lots of double ipas). Parking could be better but nothing can be done on that. The location was not what we were expecting at all. Sorry no pictures. We really just edited the experience.

This has to be one of the best outdoor places to eat in the city. I love the rooftop tables and…read morethere is seating outdoors on the lower level as well. They host fun activities like karaoke at times. The pizzas are to die for! A summer favorite!!!

Everytime I go to Sal's I wonder why I don't go more often. The service is fast and no BS, the…read moreprices are beyond reasonable, and the vibe is divey but eclectic. Eastman students, art purveyors, kickball teams, and many many more groups have found an alcohol & popcorn filled oasis in Salinger's. I went this past weekend and enjoyed a quieter atmosphere on Friday around 8:30pm. My double vodka soda was $5ish, and my partner and I grabbed a table and settled in. We enjoyed watching folks play games (pool, basketball, skee ball, and many many more all available here), and our beverages before moving on for the evening. The bartenders are used to high volume and take care of everyone at the bar quickly. It can get pretty busy in the later hours of the night, after concerts, and on weekends, but it is always homey feeling and a great way to start or end the night. All of the best things about dive bars come together at Sal's, and I can't wait for my next trip!

Well now THAT was a good time! My friend and I dropped into Salinger's on a whim during our visit…read moreto Rochester. We felt comfortable and welcome in this dive bar. The bartenders were a lot of fun with great personalities !

***4 Stars*** Good food, attentive service and cozy…read moreatmosphere. I enjoyed my meal and drinks. I didn't like sitting in the back room too much. A little dark and claustrophobic, but the front back area looks and feels more inviting. For appetizers, we ordered the tiradito, shrimp empanadas, oysters and bread with miso butter. I got the pork chop and my got the bolognese The tiradito was my favorite appetizer and it was also the most beautifully plated dish of the night. The rest of the appetizers were just okay. Oysters were just oysters and for $

Ah, low key a disappointment (I literally just looked to the sidebar and there's a review that says…read more"Shell will not disappoint," the irony). There's probably only ~20-30 seats in the back room, with a dark gray/green interior and golden accents (nice!). The bar looked beautiful as well, and I really liked the organic look of their appetizer plates. Steak Frite: Beef tartare on a deep fried potato piece. The potato feels like it's been mashed and reconstructed, so the exterior is nice and crisp while the inside is tender and smooth. The tartare was wonderfully acidic and flavorful However, the proportions felt off--the potato was too big and it felt more like Frites + steak rather than the other way around, the tartare wasn't really allowed to shine. Grilled fish: The fish today was black cod, with a Portuguese soup and potatoes. The fish disintegrated in my mouth, that's how soft it was! But...IT WAS HELLA SALTY!! I think it was a combo of the soup and the fish skin, but I couldn't finish the meal because of how salty it was :( Shrimp ragu: Pasta and shrimp, with a surprising amount of acidity. Pasta was al dente, which was nice. Was it worth the price? No, we could have made the same meal at home for four people for about $20 total. Coquito flan: Flan with granola served with a shot of coquito. Very rich, I don't think I have any critique on the flan as it was a very solid, Latin American-inspired flan. Did we just catch them on an off day? Unsure, but I can't in good conscious give an amazing rating.

This is inside of the Hyatt in the city in the 4th floor. It has fire pits, corn hole, seating…read moreviews a private bar. Now I am not sure if this place is open all the time as I have only been here for private events. The twinkle lights are lovely and it's a cool place to sit and hang out with your friends during the warm months. Check it out if you can, the Hyatt has a restaurant and Morton's downstairs Four Stars for the view, parking at the hotel Staff is friendly but gets slammed with too many people. Overall 3.5 Cheers

We came here on a Tuesday evening hoping to enjoy the ambience and views knowing the terrace was…read moreopen until end of September. Their website said we could order food from downstairs and have it be sent up. That particular night they had salsa dancing going on. We asked at the bar if they could have the food be sent up but the bartender said we would have to go back downstairs and ask if they could send the food up. He also wasn't sure if they had a runner on staff to do it. I felt that defeated the purpose so we just went back downstairs and ate down there. Next time don't advertise this on your website if you can't offer this type of service.