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    Crisp Rochester

    4.1 (254 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ancient grains now with grilled chicken
    Hima V.

    CRISP is my new favorite spot in town! I've been here twice and both the time the food was delicious! The first time I came here for lunch and had a salad. It was absolutely delicious!! The next time around, I was here for Sunday brunch and got the chicken and the churros - fantastic! The service is good as well. I only wish they offered lattes but I guess the espresso made up for the lack of them. I would definitely visit again!

    Chicken and biscuit Beneficts with gravy
    Bill Z.

    I came to Crisp for a Sunday brunch. I found the decor to be enjoyable, everyone to be friendly, and the service excellent. Brunch offerings included a nice mix of traditional options and interesting takes on others. The one that caught my eye was the chicken and biscuit Benedict. It substituted gravy for Hollandaise sauce, which worked well, and of course the eggs were perfectly prepared. Benedicts come with a side of "fry tots" (my term), which were crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, I enjoyed them more with the hot sauce provided rather than ketchup. The only thing that could have made it better would have been the option to substitute other things for the fries. Music was familiar favorites from past decades. Crisp does have a very small parking lot, which can accommodate about 3 vehicles plus one additional handicap space. Otherwise you'll have to do street parking, which is still pretty convenient.

    Amy Y.

    For a last minute dinner post-graduation, this restaurant exceeded my expectations with their customer service and accommodations during a busy Friday night. I strayed from my typical sushi dinner and decided on a crispy chicken and churros mix while my brother got the braised beef brisket with masked potatoes, carrots and zucchini. I'd say portion was appropriate, although it was on the pricier side. The chicken was crispy, and churros were soft, neither stood out too much from your ordinary fried chicken. Beef was tender and fall-apart juicy which my brother gave a thumbs up (but you can't trust an opinion from someone who'd devour anything in front of him). Overall, great ambiance--bartenders were phenomenal, attentive and catered to us as we waited 25 minutes for our meals (understandably!)

    Shrimp and grits
    Jay R.

    Very nice spot! Cozy and nice decor (dim lighting). Made reservations so service was speedy and on point. I ordered a strawberry mule and shrimp and grits. Delicious! Reasonably priced, will try again.

    Broiled fish tacos. Yummy!
    Jessica D.

    To start, parking can be tricky if you're on the street. I parked on one side and midway through dinner had to switch my car over and park very far away. They do have their own lot but I think it was only 4-5 spaces. We had a party of 9 but we were served drinks, apps and entrees pretty quickly. I had the deviled egg app to start. It was good! The flavors of the egg filling were light, probably lighter than I prefer but it was overall tasty. I did have to squish the filling down because it was piled so high there's no way to take a bite. I especially liked the fried jalapeño slice on top. For my entree I got the fish tacos. I opted to get the fish broiled instead of fried. They were very good and the fillings inside the flour tortilla were piled high so it did make it for a messy meal. I especially loved the creamy sauce on it. The salsa that came with the chips on the side was not good. I think it had too much lime because it was very bitter. At the end of the meal, our party of 9 was informed that we were unable to split checks and if we wanted to use more than one card, we could only use up to 3. Oof. Overall we all had a nice time though. The food was good and our server was nice.

    Jennifer T.

    My daughter and I had a day trip here , we love looking for something different for dinner . So this was recommended. Very cute inside , modern but welcoming also . Service was pretty good , we sat near the bar so the bartender took care of us . When we arrived it was on the slower side but it was busy at the end . So i think she might have forgotten about us . Food was very good ! Deviled eggs the best . My grits and shrimp were good , not very cheesy like the description but still tasty .

    Billionaire Bacon
    Sara D.

    We had reservations last night, and we were promptly seated. Meghan was our server, since it was our first time, she was very helpful and attentive. The drinks were French 75, Farmer's Daughter Cocktails and Pinot Noir Wine. Billionaire Bacon to much with the drinks. For our meal Mac & Cheese, Baked Brie, Goat Cheese & Jam Casserole, Devil Eggs, Chicken & Churros. All delicious. Mac & Cheese was a favorite. I loved the Cheese Casserole. Desserts: Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream and the Chocolate Mousse. Yummy. Coffee, Espresso, Tea to cap the meal. We really enjoyed the food, the ambiance and the service provided. We will return to try other dishes. There is a small parking area next to the building and street parking.

    Vegan tacos
    Daniela H.

    Very extensive menu and loads of plant based options! Love the outdoor seating as well. I was very impressed with the vegan tacos. It wasnt just impossible meat plopped into a taco shell. There was some effort into seasoning it and making it like a real taco. I dont think its worth $18 though. Its not even meat lol. I wanted to try the red snapper but that was not available. The catfish sandwich was ehh. That definitely needed more seasoning or different seasoning? Something was off. Fries were yum. For drinks, fyi the vodka lemonade (?) comes in a can. Not sure where the vodka was but I would suggest getting another drink. Loved the taxi driver cocktail. The mezcal was nice & smoky just how I like it. Cant wait to try brunch here.

    Monica F.

    Crisps is a nice place to stop in for food and drinks. Plan on street parking as there are limited spaces in the lot. The restaurant is easy to access and is a beautiful building. Staff are very attentive and friendly. The food the event in the party room was delicious. Cozy seating and unique decor. This is a must try.

    Catfish Po Boy
    Kelly K.

    This was my first time here and I'm actually looking forward to the Yelp Elite event here Monday evening. Parking is limited, as it's on a busy street corner. We were seated at a high top near the bar and Bella was our server. She was professional and very attentive. The menu was fantastic and has something for everyone! The atmosphere was very relaxed and we loved the music playing. We couldn't decide so chose our two favorites and shared. We tried the fried chicken sandwich with fries and the catfish po boy with homemade chips. Those chips were amazing. We each had to use the restroom and chose a different one. They were a whole vibe! The food was delicious, atmosphere relaxed and service was wonderful. I will definitely return.

    Chicken and Churros- house favorite
    Heather R.

    Food was EXCELLENT! Staff was friendly, attentive, and helpful. Great location and interior design was comfortable and welcoming. Parking was difficult and prices were a little on the higher side, but worth it. Would highly recommend going here to a friend and look forward to going back.

    There isn't a bad cocktail here
    Marissa N.

    Ugh with yelp always saying leave a review, when you keep going back to the same place cause it's great and all you want to do is post updated pictures. UGH YELP

    Thinly sliced guacamole on bread.
    Angela H.

    You may see it on the menu as avocado toast, but I'm here to warn you. It's actually thinly spread guacamole on bread with some raw onions and a side of berries stuffed into a jar. They unbelievably charge $16 and then when I asked for a side of avocado, he brought me guacamole from a bag. Either change the price or change the name of the dish on the menu. Super super disappointed And the mocktail made up of lime, sugar water, soda water, and cucumber for $12???That's insulting.

    Classic breakfast with scrambled eggs bacon home fries and toast.

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    2 months ago

    Top tier must eat location in Rochester any occasion. The service was amazing. The ambiance is perfect.

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    Thank you so much!! This means a lot!! See you soon!

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    2 months ago

    Excellent food, calamari just like Venice! Hours a bit difficult to remember and very crowded- get a reservation!

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    Thank Jen!! We appreciate the feedback.

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    Food was delicious! Great location and vibe. Reservations needed. Fun menu and atmosphere

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    Ask the Community - Crisp Rochester

    How is their fish fry?

    Hi! We don’t do a Friday fish fry but we do always create a Friday Fish Feature. They are posted on Fridays on Instagram. Cheers!!

    Are you open for Easter Brunch? I would like to get some details on selection & price. Thank you!

    Yes we are. We will be serving our regular Brunch menu (see on our website) with one fun brunch feature (stay tuned). We highly recommend reservations, as that will be a very full and busy day.… Read more

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes!

    Is there a kid's menu?

    No, but we have so many small plates that kiddos love.

    Is there a private room that would handle 10 diners?

    Not that I'm aware of. They have a long table to one side that could definitely handle a party of that size.

    Wheel chair accessible?

    Yes sir. On the Meigs street side door. :-)

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    Nosh - This nachos

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    4.2(667 reviews)
    1.4 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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    Muddled, cucumber, jalapeño, Hendricks, gin, martini

    Crisp Rochester - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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