GREAT date night. Service was perfect. Cocktails on point. Food was out of this world. We ordered 5 plates and every single dish was outstanding. Can't think of a better place to spend time with the one you love. read more

What an absolute disappointment. I took friends to Cure based upon the reviews I read here. Clearly, we either visited a different restaurant than the reviewers here or they were on a differen planet. We had just returned from Charleston, SC, and dinner at the Planters Inn which is regarded as one of the top restaurants in the U.S. Maybe our expectations were too high but Cure failed in all respects. First of all, this is a bar with a limited menu. You simply cannot enjoy a full meal here. The selection of items on the menu, quite frankly, is a bit bizarre. I'm not a fan of the owners other hot spot in Rochester but at least their selection of foods is better than you find here. On a Wednesday evening, there were only four occupied tables in the restaurant and two servers. Shouldn't have been an issue except the two of them spent more time conversing with each other than attending to us. They were young, and clearly in reading the reviews this is a place that young diners favor. I've come to the conclusion in reading many reviews on Yelp that the palates of the younger set are not as sophisticated as I have come to expect. I think there's a lot of mediocre food out there and in dining many times at places like Cure that some of the reviewers here have noted they have, they simply have low standards. Sorry, but the evidence seems to bear that out when I read their other reviews. Giving everyone 4 or 5s doesn't help differentiate between the good and bad and this was not a good experience. Then there was the air conditioning, or lack thereof. The restaurant is stuffy and the fans overhead insufficient. I've been waiting to come to Cure for a long time and unfortunately, this is a place that might be good for the winter but terrible in the summer. As for the drinks, a major disappointment. Ruggy J notes NYC style drinks. Well, maybe Ruggy should visit some different NYC restaurants and bars. The Rubberneck, uninteresting. The Faith in Medicine, also without taste. I tried the Rearden Metal. Better, but nothing spectacular here. While down South we visited a little place in Charleston called Toast. Mostly a breakfast place but with a small bar and a bartender who really understood his craft. They make their own vermouth and bitters at Toast. I understand that Cure makes their own Vermouth a well. Let me just say that the art of mixology is missing here unlike the South. As to the menu, what a strange collection of items. I recommend passing if yo uconsdier the house-made rillettes. The trio of tapenades was good, but that was the only item worth eating on this menu. The Boudin Blanc was the most tasteless piece of sausage I have ever had in my life. Surpassed only perhaps by the chicken meatballs. For a place that makes its own sausages, they really don't know how to prepare meat. The assorted Charcuterie was good but definitely not worth the $16 charged. There were a few pieces of good sausage there, but let me stress, only a FEW. The bread is good, but you can't make it on bread alone when you're supposed to be a small plate restaurant featuring meats. The only item we liked as a group was the cold rice noodle salad. Very good, but then again, I've had better at Vietnamese restaurants in and around town. Nothing to bring me back here. We left without having desert. What's the point when the entire experience was so bad. We went to Chocolate and Vine instead and had some great sorbets, wines, and a luscious Strawberry Ale. I wish we had gone there for nothing but Chocolate and Wine. Cure has indeed become the overpriced and gimmicky restaurant that Hope C. said she hoped it wouldn't become. It would NEVER be on my recommendation list. read more

We gave Cure a second shot. We went there about a year and a half ago on a really stormy February night. Snow was blustering off of the pavement and into the restaurant each time the door was opened. We were seated right.....next....to.....the door.... So last night we decided to head back for dinner and drinks. We didn't make a reservation but sat at the bar. Sitting at the bar lately seems to be our preference. My only complaint about the seating here is that the bar stools don't have a foot rest on the seat so your legs just dangle. Donny Clutterbuck was our bartender. I've known Donny since those dreadful and forgettable nights at Flaherty's on Elmwood in Buffalo. Donny is a true professional and he is worth 2 of the stars out of the 3 in this review. You can give him an idea of what you are in the mood for and he will concoct something extraordinary. Donny is an artist, and deserves a raise. The food left something to be desired. It is a french menu and googling the names of the dishes seemed to be a common theme. I went with the mortadella which is like a massive puck sized piece of bologna that sat atop a brioche mini loaf. It was just OK; I wouldn't order it again. However the presentation was nice. My fiancé ordered the crepe. This was almost like a french lasagne. 10 layers of sweet potato, crepe, cheese, and other veggies. I am a true carnivore, it left me wanting more from her dish. With so many other options in Rochester, I doubt this would be a place we would visit again. Needless to say, we went to Wegman's afterwards and grabbed some of the pre-made meals to satisfy our need for some comfort food in which we originally set out for. read more

Eating at cure is practically a sensual experience, especially if you get the charcuterie board and the cheeses. To die for. Super hip atmosphere without pretense, talented crew in the kitchen and behind the bar. Definitely go on Saturdays for booze your own adventure to receive mystery cocktails crafted based on your preference in different categories you fill out. It's so fun!! I moved away from Rochester last year and cure is always the first stop when I return, followed by Good Luck!!! Favorites on the menu are: Rabbit rillette Bahn mi read more

Very nice! Everything was wonderful. Reservation and seating was easy and professional. Our waitress was Melinda. She did a great job answering all our questions. Ambiance was nice. And finally, prices and value were reasonable. We ordered Camembert and Assiette de Charcute for appetizer and lamb shank, Branzino and Steak au Poivre for dinner. I really enjoyed the Branzino (fish) but really everything along with presentation was fantastic. read more

Cure - Appetizers: Assiette de Charcute & Camembert. Main dishes: Lamb Shank, Branzino and Steak au Poivre. Apr '15 - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Now that I've been here more than once, I'm ready to dish about the joy that is Cure. The first time I came here for Yelp's Elite event and was very impressed by the knowledgeable and super friendly staff as well as the cocktails and food. I came again over the weekend and still enjoy Cure but feel as though it is a little bit of a limited experience. I had the Banh Mi sandwich with in house pork sausage ($16). Delicious. Absolutely incredible. I love the hip twist on the sammie while keeping the traditional flavors. Yum. I also got my favorite drink- Bleed the Monkey (it has pineapple salt- just do it) for $9. My main complaint is that Cure's food is SO EXPENSIVE. $16 for sandwiches? $7 for cheese? I know, I know... it's DELICIOUS... but I do wish there were more budget friendly options so I could enjoy Cure more often. read more

Cure is a really great, intimate restaurant. The shared plate style allows you to try lots of different foods. The Camembert is unreal delicious, I definitely recommend it! The drinks are great and inventive - plus they have a shot and beer special on the menu! Cure would be a great place for a date, but is also great with a group, cause then you get to try more dishes! I haven't made it for brunch yet- but I look forward to trying their brunch menu! read more

My friends and I went for brunch. There were 8 of us. Our waitress was very nice, but the service was pretty slow for both food and drinks. The restaurant was busy, but definitely not full. A few people at the table had the house mimosa and didn't love it. They said it had too much Campari for their liking. I had the breakfast with two eggs, ham, sausage and toast. It was good, but nothing super special. I ordered a side of potatoes expecting home fries, but they were thick slices of potatoes. Some were still a bit hard. I would go again, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

Great meal! Caitlin behind the bar is awesome. The wine list is spectacular; every ingredient behind the bar is unique and not what you'd typically find elsewhere in town. Chuck, the owner is a great dude. And it doesn't hurt that he's a fellow Atlas Shrugged fan. PS. Be sure to try the Rearden Metal! read more

I wanted to like this place, but the food was disappointing. Went for Sunday brunch. Nice location next to the public market. Cute, hipster decor inside. The coffee was very good, but a little expensive. I got the biscuits with sausage gravy. The biscuits were strange. They had cornmeal in them which gave them a heavier, cornbread vibe rather than the flaky texture I was expecting in a biscuit. The sausage gravy also had bacon in it, which wasn't listed on the menu. I like bacon, but it wasn't good in this. The bacon was very rubbery from being in the gravy. My husband got a hash which was supposed to be made with slow-cooked beef. Instead of being tender, shredded meat it was cubes of chewy steak. The potatoes in the hash were very undercooked--crunchy. He sent his meal back. read more

Four words; Camembert with Fingerling Potatoes! You won't regret it. I also tried a cocktail that was new to the menu, the Might + Main. It was tasty and green from kale juice, so it seemed like a healthy boozy drink. read more

Cure - Might + Main cocktail - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Everyone deserves a second chance, right!? After a disappointing experience about a year ago, I was reluctant to go to Cure again, but I'm glad I gave them another try last weekend. I'm not a huge fan of their menu mainly because it's limited to plates to share that mostly involve bread. This past visit was my first time trying their cocktails, and I am hooked. I had no choice but to order the Might & Main ($9) since it was made with Black Button vodka. It was mixed with kale juice, bitters, and something else. It may be a strange taste for some, but I really enjoyed it. Also, major kudos to Cure for making it strong and not a skimpy size. Now on to the food....both dishes my friend and I shared were really tasty. We shared the Mussels Lyonnaise ($16) and the Banh Mi ($14). The broth the mussels were in was delicious and perfect for bread dipping. Not as good as the mussels at Victoire, but a great choice on the menu here. The banh mi was excellent, but there were some problems with its execution. A section of the pork sausage was cold and the meat to bun ratio made it awkward to eat. Irregardless, it was a great sandwich and by no means lacked any flavor. Love the look and ambiance of Cure. It's nestled in between the building strip within the public market, but it is always packed when I go. I definitely want to try the whole branzino my next visit (there's a 30 min wait time for it). read more

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I've been here a few times now, and Cure never fails to deliver. The service is excellent, and the staff are very responsive to dietary restrictions. I love the cozy ambiance, and the food is wonderful. Every dish I've tried has been amazing, and the staff are very helpful when it comes to choosing wine and cocktails to complment the meal. read more

Love this place, great cocktails, amazing food! Been there twice. First time with a small group of friends, the experience was great. The waitress treated us great, she was very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was fantastic. My friends and I like to order many things and sample a little bit of everything. Cure is the perfect spot for that. The second time was in a private event, and once again the food was great. They had a great selection of appetizers and drinks, really nice. My favorite, their cucumber pickles.You may wonder why, and the answer is simple, I hate, really hate, cucumber pickles, but theirs are so tasty I could just eat that. If you like pork and cured meats, and handcrafted sausages, go to Cure! read more

Loved this place. We came in a hot June night and there's no air conditioning, so be prepared for that. However, the food was amazing. Everything is made on site or right nearby in the Public Market. I had the Boudin Blanc sausage and I've never had a sausage so light and melt-in-your-mouth. I'm not always a huge fan of the big eat-in-a-bun sized sausages but I could eat that one all day. My husband had the chicken chorizo sausage and really enjoyed it as well, but we both agreed the Boudin Blanc was very impressive. Our waitstaff, Katie, was delightful and dead-on on her recommendations. She gave me tastings of two wines so I could choose between them. She recommended the Boudin Blanc to me and it was exactly right. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

Cure comes to Rochester's Public Market from out friends at Good Luck. Owner Chuck Cerankosky's third endeavor, Cure is by far his most intimate space. Cure gets its name because of their selection of cured meats and cheeses, charcuterie if you will. It is also rumored that the owners thought that by putting a restaurant at the Public Market that it might provide a "cure" to Rochester's troubled areas and abandoned spaces. I must admit, heading to the Public Market on an idle Wednesday does seem out of the ordinary to this Rochestarian, but during a recent visit I realized that Cure is located exactly where it should be. I was most impressed by the charming decor of the restaurant. Since I'm used to seeing this space bustling on Saturday mornings filled with public market goers looking for their next cup of joe (Cure is actually Javas cafe) it translates well into a warm and cozy boutique restaurant. The decor is "barn style," picture chalk boards, mason jars, daisies, exposed wood with red accents etc. Though it may seem odd, the bathroom at cure wins for most creative bathroom I've ever been in. The walls are covered with "cures" for common and not so common ailments ( hangovers, cramps etc) but don't get too distracted, there is only one bathroom at Cure. Sharing is caring. My first trip to Cure was with a bunch of gals for a birthday party. As a vegetarian, I am instantly stressed out by the thought of a "family style" dinner, what will I eat?! My fellow vegetarians, do not fret Cure has plenty of meatless options to choose from. We started with a cheese board followed by a couple of their seasonal salads and vegetables. When the girls meat tray came out, I was feasting on some pasta with shaved parmesan and asparagus. I think collectively our favorite dish was a hot pot with melted cheese and cold potatoes to dip. delish! The menu changes often so be sure to check out their selection on line before you venture out. This wouldn't be a rave review without mentioning their cocktails. Just like Good Luck, the cocktails are handcrafted individually by experienced bar tenders. My favorite: The Bandolier ( Rum with lime, mint and cucumber and soda water.) The bar space is small but comfortable enough for a cocktail while you wait for a table. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and Mr. Cerankosky thanked us personally for throwing our party at his restaurant. I have been back to Cure twice since my first visit and am looking forward to my next. Most important tip: Cure offers no corkage fee on Wednesdays, so drink up! read more

I really wanted to love this place bc I heard so many great things about it. First, the cocktails. They tasted very watered down and I didn't think there was anything special about them. Many people have said they're NYC style cocktails but I don't really get that here. For dinner, we ordered a slow cooked brisket type of dish.. What we got resembled something like a beef stew. It didn't mention anywhere on the menu description that it came in a broth. We barely even touched it. It tasted disappointingly similar to progress I soup. Not sure we'll be coming back. read more

My sister-in-law has been trying to get me to this place, but since my visits to ROC are sporadic, it's been a while in the making. Two weeks ago, we finally were able to set up a time with two cousins included, so the four of us did an early reservation only several days in advance for 5:30. The entrance is a bit strange and I wasn't ultimately sure with the curtain at the entrance that it was indeed the main way to get into this place, but once I was in, it's very attractive. We sat at the table just behind said curtain against the front window. It"s cozy, but in winter, I'm sure this is not so great. Too bad they can't add a foyer. Our main waitress was very nice and gave us good service especially at the beginning as we were nearly the only ones in there. There were at least 3 other staff members delivering our dishes as well. The drinks were good -I had the champagne cocktail which I loved and my companions had the rum/milk drink. They had two of those, so they enjoyed them for sure! They have an interesting drinks menu and I considered returning to try some others. We started with snacks/spreads and charcuterie since this is their specialty. We got the duck rilette, which does have a thick layer of duck fat on the top so I recommend mixing it up before diving in. The bread served with this was supposedly from a bakery right at the market, but not sure if it was the type of bread or if it had been sitting out a bit, but it just wasn't as fresh as I would have expected. I like a crusty bread with a good crumb and this wasn't it. The duck was tasty enough, but the bread put a damper on the flavor. There was a beat salad on special and we ordered that - delicious with a creamy dressing and very fresh greens. We also ordered the charcuterie (4) and again, the same bread, not great. The meats were beautifully done, but you really have to enjoy pork to get the most out of these varieties. I like some sliced meats, but I enjoy it with more variety of accompaniments, such as some nice cheeses and variety of breads/crackers. The mustard was good with it, as were the cornichons, but I would prefer more variety here or it gets very samey to me. The standout of our apps was the fingerling potatoes dish with perfectly cooked potatoes to dip in a very yummy Camembert dip. Wow, really good and something I will try to replicate the next time I need an appetizer for an event! Very different as well. Then, we ordered the mussels and I'm not big on these, so I won't comment on them having only tried one. They were really for my companions and they consumed the whole pot and claimed them delicious and fresh tasting. Finally, we ended with dessert and I had the absolutely divine almond cheesecake. Delicious with bits of marzipan in it. I want this recipe! My companions got the chocolate pots de creme with coffees (one pots de creme was shared) and they enjoyed them. Our bill came to $192 for the four of us. Right around 8pm, our server asked us to leave. She did so as graciously as she could, but still, we paid $240 total for this meal with a generous tip, so $60 each and we were asked to move to the bar area (which was still pretty crowded)? I don't get to see my family very often, so I'm sorry we took up a table for 2.5 hours, but hell, we did lay down a load of cash to do so! I understand people have reservations, but I found this so off-putting and something I've rarely experienced at other places even when spending a similar amount. Why do this? The only reason is to make more money. I understand costs must be high, but still, this is just not acceptable in my book. I won't be back. read more

Shout out to Donny the mixologist! We learned a lot AND enjoyed a couple of AMAZING cocktails! Great info, great customer focus. We shall return! read more

Cure is definitely one of the best restaurants in town. I have come a few times and have never been disappointed. I would really recommend coming with a larger group so you can enjoy the family style menu. That way the mall also becomes more reasonably priced and you get to try many different items. The cocktails are always on point here as well and it's really cute inside. read more

The chef knows what they're doing here I had the house made sausage over potatoes with sauce. The Hungarian in me was very pleased. It's located at the public market, nice little cozy spot with decent cocktails. More places around town should consider making food from scratch like cure. read more

Happened upon Cure on a Sunday afternoon and we were pleasantly surprised to find they were still serving brunch at 2pm. Fantastic service, creative menu, and their oatmeal crème brûlée is beyond amazing!! We will be back to try out their dinner menu! read more

This place is great! We had reservations at 8:30 and when we got here they were still packed so we had to wait a minute to be seated. It was no biggie though we just talked at the bar until they came to get us. The kitchen brought us out a cheese plate though to make up for the wait! It was very much appreciated and the cheeses were delicious. I ordered one of their new drinks, Might and Main. It had the new black button vodka in it, along with kale juice, lillet, genepy des alps, and orange bitters. I was not a fan of it. It kind of reminded me of a salad dressing. The server immediately brought me a new drink though when she found out that I didn't enjoy that one. Next I got the faith in medicine cocktail which was very easy to drink and quite good. Much more my taste. First thing we ordered was one of the rillettes du jour, it was truffle chicken. I wasn't really all that impressed with it. It didn't seem to have very much flavor. But it was very buttery and smooth. I would be interested in knowing if the other meats would be more flavorful. We also got the sausage of the day, which was chicken chorizo sausage. It was ahhmazeballs. It had quite a spicy zing to it which was enjoyable. Finally we got the special of the day which was a duck confit. The duck was cooked perfectly. And just fell right off the bone. I want to say that it was one of the best duck dishes I have had. The atmosphere is very intimate and cozy. It makes a great date restaurant. It's quite a different scene from their sister restaurant the always crazy Good Luck. I'm dying to come back here for the booze your own adventure night. read more

I had an amazing time. From the veggies that arrived in a wrapped ensemble to the delicious banh mi that I ordered. I definitely enjoy the ambience. It is like an upscale bar with cafe attached. Small, local, and fresh food. I absolutely found my visit amazing. Great for dates, for parents, or large groups. The odd thing to mention is that the bathroom wall explains more of what the cure means. I think I would revisit in a blink of an eye. read more

Our server Kim was great! The cocktails were interesting as it was cocktail revival weekend! We both loved the Golden Oldies..... which was tequila, malt scotch served with a shot of fabulous mister katz's rock & rye!!! Outstanding! The rabbit pate was. tasty but the texture was spammy :/ The oven baked Camembert with fingerling was delicious as well as the veal sausage in a cream sauce! The prosciutto melon and artichoke salad was way over priced and the prosciutto wasn't sliced thinly and was difficult to cut up! The dressing tasted mostly like olive oil and not much else. A disappointment ! Not in a hurry to go back. No a/c and pretty pricey except for the drink specials that weekend. Please note~ this was from last year when we visited...copy and pasted from original review we did on a different account that we are deleting. read more

Always fantastic, inventive, evolving and customer focused. My husband and I happily make the drive whenever we can for their fantastic drinks, house cured/smoked/stuffed meats. The drink are strong and feature unusual combinations. The sausages of the day are to die for and we always have to order multiple appetizers because everything sounds too good. Service is very impressive, most especially in light of the small space and omni present crowds. read more

We were finally able to check out Cure this past weekend and we loved it. We arrived early, ten minutes to opening as we do not live in Rochester, we were finished shopping, starving and cold. We drove past twice thinking it was Java's! I do not understand the signage issue but whatever. The sweet as pie hostess welcomed us from the cold allowing us to hang out while they lit candles and put finishing touches on the tables. I had to go to the bathroom and WOW.. I LOVE LOVE LOVE what they have done in the bathroom. Check it out. Very creative. I told the hostess we would not make an evening of it and could we please have a table for 2 along the wall. Well she said sure and put us at one of the nicest tables in the place, a 4 top in the nook. Before we sat we had a cocktail at the bar. Bomb. I chose Jacobs Ladder and my man had Faith in Medicine. Two totally different cocktails, one up, one rocks we loved them both. Then we sat... We ordered, the butter, bread, radish and sea salt. If you are going to serve radish and butter why slice them? The unadorned radish should be center stage, with greens attached, what a bummer. The bread was good, as it should be as they share space with Flour City Bakery. Next up: crab rillette. BOMB...we loved this little dish so much. It was delicious but...more bread. Next up: Baked Camembert cheese with...............ICED COLD, OUT OF THE REFRIGERATOR potatoes. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. What are they thinking? After two bites I asked for...you guessed it, more bread! I do not get this dish. Next up: Beet tapenade with....................MORE MF bread!! What am I doing to myself? The tapenade was AMAZING, in fact i have to replicate this and am currently scouring the internet for recipes. So, after all this bread what did we share for an entree you ask? The Bahn mi on FRENCH BREAD! OMG am I just plain stupid or was I excited to see this classic Vietnamese on a menu, in Rochester. This dish was the one dish that failed. First, the bread was tough, not stale but not toasted (outside anyway). The four must have components of this sandwich are: French bread, fresh sliced jalapeno, pickled carrots and CILANTRO besides the other fillings. This is NOT a bahn mi. Overall we loved the vibe and design of this place and we will be back and we will NOT order as much bread! read more

I am giving this restaurant 4 stars based on the atmosphere, aesthetics and service. It really is a nicely designed place and has really excellent touches such as a wooden board menu and a neat take home box. The decor is awesome and it's really refreshing to have dinner in a nicely designed, hip place in Rochester. The food for me was so-so. The menu is heavily meat based, which is fine, but if you are not a fan of pate and terrine, you may not love the choices. I don't have a lot of experience with that type of meat, but I quickly found out that I don't like it at all. Two of our dishes (the country terrine and chicken meatballs) had a super odd texture and weird fatty pieces. I understand that this is the nature of terrine and meat loafs, but it's just not for me (and I normally love ALL food!). I wish Cure bar wasn't so focused on this type of fare and focused more on straight up farm-to-table contemporary dishes without all the cured deli-style meat. Just not my cup of tea. That being said, I will definitely be back to try more of the menu and to hang out in a really great atmosphere! read more

We had a lovely dinner from the Menu du Voyageur menu this past Thursday. The food was impeccable, and the wine was its equal. Everything balanced just enough to pair well, while being slightly off balance enough to create interest. Our table split all three desserts, and we were not disappointed. We have been to Cure numerous times, for brunch, dinner, and lunch, and Cure never disappoints. It is always a much needed culinary experience, and I am happy to have such a wonderfully executed restaurant in Rochester. Oh, and our server, Katie, was amazing. Her knowledge of wine and ability to choose dishes to match our tastes was wonderful. read more

The atmosphere and service was amazing! Polite and very friendly staff and cute boutique style setting, 5/5 on that end. Unfortunately I wasn't that impressed by the food, the menu is short about 6-7 brunch options and my potatoes were undercooked. The other dish I got was good but nothing special, would probably return to try their dinner menu just because I love the atmosphere so much. read more

Cure - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Brunch was fantastic on Sunday! I had a vegetarian version of the eggs Benedict which was great. The Bloody Mary's are the best in the city! read more

Cure - So good! - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Love this place. Great atmosphere. The new chef is doing a great job. Nice to know that even during a pandemic you can get quality,interesting food and good service. My only complaint is the lighting. Hard to read the menu. But I'm old so....... read more

Damn these guys make a mean cocktail! Having been to Goodluck a few times and not too happy with that experience, we weren't sure what to expect with Cure. I have to say the few times we have been, we have been blown away by the attention to detail in food, service and overall ambiance. Cure has developed a delightfully appealing menu peppered with eclectic mixes that are both accessible and delicious. We ordered 2 different cheeses ( blue cheese & feta) and the Lentil meatballs. The lentils were well cooked and had a subtle Indian spice with slow-cooked herby tomato broth. We also ordered the cold sesame noodles that was fresh with hints of peanuts, garlic, parsley. I had 2 of the "Faith in medicine" cocktails and the hubby had to drive me home :) Cure's business model is one that seems perfectly suited to the city's tastes and casual attitude. What's not to love? read more

I've never been disappointed with anything at Cure. The service is fantastic as well and I don't usually mention service (my star rating has nothing to do with the service). The last time I dined at Cure my wife and I shared the oven roasted Camembert with Fingerling Potatoes and Onion Jam. I would highly recommend this if you're a fan of this first cousin of Brie. It's very good. My wife had a salad with tuna that was awesome. It had the most perfectly cooked soft boiled egg on top. I ordered the house made hot dog. When I see a restaurant offer a made from scratch hot dog I don't hesitate to order it. I'm not a fan of store bought hot dogs but when made from scratch the flavor and texture can bowl me over. This hot dog was gourmet for sure. I think I liked it more than the one I had at Lento in 2013. This hot dog at Cure was served with pickled onion and house made mustard. Wow was it good. We drank a cocktail of which I can't remember but it was made with bourbon and we both liked it. This is a fun place to dine. Edit 12/12/14- from four to five stars after last nights dinner. I'm not sure I've had food this good in Rochester and I've lived here for 47 years. We started off with the fois gras and marrow toasts and the 'Like a Shark' cocktail made with tequila, Bigallet China-China, muddled grapefruit, rosemary and smoked ice. The toasts were very rich and they didn't skimp on the fois gras/marrow. For our entrees, they were both so over the top good I could not say I prefer one over the other. We shared the lamb pie, with the lamb being braised for 18 hours. The pastry was delicious and the lamb filling seasoned perfectly with herbs and vegetables. The other dish we shared was the short ribs with oyster mushrooms atop squash and herb filled creeps. This combination is dreamy and makes you close your eyes once it registers with your taste buds. I'll continue to update this review. I'm glad to see Cure is keeping up with the creative, fresh and consistently good food. read more

This restaurant is a great addition to Rochester and especially the Public Market. The food and drinks are amazing. My husband and I went here twice and were disappointed that we were too full to try more things on the menu! The shaved asparagus, both rillettes, bread and butter, and the black tagliatelle pasta were all amazing. We went back again with more friends and had the country style terrine (amazing) and the butcher steak (also amazing). If I had to make a complaint, it would be that a lot of things are slightly too oily. Especially the bread and butter - the bread is grilled with oil, but then when you add the fresh made butter, it becomes a little much. For some of the dishes, fresh bread instead of grilled (oiled) bread might be better. I also found the pasta dish and the rillettes to be a little oily - delicious, but a little rich - and we may have been able to order more (in other words, more money for them!) if the foods weren't quite so oily. The atmosphere is great, the service is great, and the food is great. I would highly recommend! It is more of a "small plates" style restaurant but prices are relatively inexpensive so you can try a lot of things and leave full (actually stuffed) without breaking the bank. We will definitely be back and tell our friends about it! read more

This has been my go to weekly for almost a year, in my top 2 favorite restaurants. The bartenders and servers are amazing ask for Donnie or Dara!! And try ALL the food! read more

Another delicious creation from the owners of Good Luck, Cure is always a great option for snacks, drinks or dinner. I've been here a handful of times and while I don't think it's quite as good as its sister restaurant, Cure is always fun and impressive in its offerings. The cocktails here are great and while the number of restaurant-created cocktails is smaller than that at Good Luck, they've got a great bar and can generally accommodate anything you'd like. The sausages are really tasty and I think the Bahn mi is different and probably the best on the menu. All of the large/shared plates are worthwhile and frequently changing, making every experience I've had here a little different. I've been told their hot dogs are where it's at by a very reliable source, and I've been meaning to stop by on a Sunday for their hot-shot special (hot dog, plus a shot). No corkage fee on Wednesdays means you can keep a few extra bucks in your wallet! I've also used Cure for a recruitment dinner for my residency program and Chuck the manager was extremely accommodating for our group (of up to 20 people!), giving us great dinners that made the applicants very excited about Rochester. Can't say thanks enough for that, and once again, for all the great experiences at Cure. read more

Great brunch! I had the bloodless Mary and the smoked salmon dish, loved both. The place has a cool vibe. Great decor, good food, super service. Check this place out! read more

Cure - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Go here now! One of the best meals we have had in a long time! Hubby and I shared the whole chicken which was outstanding! Seriously outstanding! Now who orders chicken when you can have wagu steak right! Well we did and totally and absolutely the right choice! The appetizers were delicious and we combined the cheese and charcuterie platter was fresh and creative. Picked apples! You have to try them! Amazing surprise! You have a new fan and I plan to come often! Ps. Apparently the bar has amazing cocktails! Worth the trip! read more

Why have I not been her before? I honestly cannot remember a better experience in this area. The cocktails were amazing, the wine selection was wonderful, the food was out of this world and the staff was attentive and genuinely made you feel like they wanted to be there. The tartar is world class...the chorizo also. I had the hanger steak cooked perfectly to medium rare. My friend had the whole trout which was head and tail on but deboned...ridiculously good. Dont skip this place...go...then go again. read more