Great food, not average. Atmosphere is good. I recommend if you want to try somewhere different. We will definitely come back!

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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The restaurant is in severe need of a heated portico entrance. In this small venue if you dine there in the winter be dressed warmly as the artic chill will freeze you every time the door opens. There are very limited offerings. Our waitress for the evening- Allison was quite aggressive telling us specials before she even took our drink order. She came back to our table no fewer than 5 times to try and move along our ordering of dinner. The restaurant was not even full. Part of the blame rests upon management for not training her properly- part of the blame is hers for not taking social nor verbal cues that we were not ready to place our order. The food was decent- not sure if it is enough to bring us back. read more

My boyfriend and I had a date night here, we heard great things and finally wanted to try it for ourselves. I was very impressed- the food, atmosphere, drinks, the service- everything was great!! We had a salad to start, and then split the scallops and pork special. By the time each dish came out- it was gone in 2 mins :) we will def be back! read more

Cure - Awesome drinks, atmosphere and food. Overall great experience at Cure. We will def be back! - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Our favorite place in Rochester. The Bahn Mi is always perfect. Great, small, curated beer selection, mixed drinks are fantastic. The hot dog is different each time and often sublime. Cool ambiance too. Great for a night out with friends. Love this place. We go there often. 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

We decided to do their special Voyageur meal on Thursday night which is a 3-course prixe fixe menu. This particular menu was old style French cuisine. The restaurant was a bit trickier to find in the night but the restaurant was great at directing us where to find them. The service was fabulous and we were treated to flavors we normally wouldn't have eaten on a regular basis. I had the filet of sole as my main course and my husband had their beef stew. Both were rich in flavor and we can still taste the aroma in our mouths. What was different about the sole is that it was so flavorful and marinated so well. The beef stew also wasn't typical in that it had a piece of sausage, pork belly and a chunk of beef. The stew was what made it so rich in flavor. For our appetizers we shared a beet root topped with marrow butter and fresh oysters. For our second course, we had two deliciously fresh salads. Though the quantity might seem small, we were throughly impressed by the quality and flavors of the meal. Thanks Cure for your Voyageur nights and introducing us to cuisine we normally wouldn't have. read more

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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'm embarrassed to say that it took me like 5 minutes to realize that the front door was actually the front door. They have curtains and a table right inside the door, so I thought I had to go around to another entrance, which does not exist. Anyway! Once inside, the atmosphere is great. Cozy, chic, rustic, and not too pretentious. It's a very small space - make reservations. We sipped Bordeaux and Chardonnay at the bar while we waited for our table. Both were nice. There was a small crowd packed around the bar for most of the night but it wasn't too loud. Our waiter was friendly and offered genuinely helpful suggestions. To avoid further embarrassment, I Googled many of the dishes on the menu. (After 4+ years of French in school, I failed to recognize that "pickle maison" is "house pickle".) We had the duck rilettes starter - delicieux! Deep meaty flavor. For entrées, the scallops and the coq au vin ("chicken in wine", who knew?). The scallops were cooked properly and tastily. The coq au vin was enjoyable but seemed a bit under-seasoned for my taste. We were in a rush and skipped dessert. Overall, good experience. I'm prepared to upgrade to 5 stars if they blow my mind next time. 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

One of my FAVORITE restaurants in all of Rochester! Quirky but intimate and cozy ambiance and quite possibly the BEST steak I have ever had in Rochester. Do yourself a favor and order the steak and frites but keep in mind it's big enough to share! Our most recent visit was on Valentines Day and the attention to detail was amazing as was evident by the heart (made from grapefruit peel) on the base of my champagne glass for my specialty cocktail, "It Must've Been Love." Great date place and wonderful food! read more

I honestly didn't know what half the items listed the menu were....(why didn't I take French in high school?!) so I was a bit intimidated. Our server was very helpful with helping us pick out drinks, an appetizer, and dinner. We started with the Camembert roti potatoes and they were delicious! So good I forgot to take a photo of our whole meal. My only complaint was the potato to cheese ratio. We loaded each potato with cheese and still had lots left. For dinner I went for the special and ordered the Croque Monsieur. DELICIOUS!!! The sandwich was perfect and came with a nicely dressed mixed green salad. I actually stopped myself (and was pretty filled up on cheese) to save and take home a half of my sandwich. I was a happy camper the next day for leftover lunch! Very happy with my experience. Will be back again. read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have been to Cure a few times in the past and truly enjoyed, from the memorable, outstanding custom cocktails, to the excellent Korean BBQ Chicken dish. Last evening disappointed. While we enjoyed the same cozy, dark ambience, the food, drinks, and wait were not good. Last night's "Penicillin" tasted like a ginger beer with lime. Where was the Scotch? At best, a distant hint of Scotch aroma. The Paloma was standard fare and put together well. The beef rillette appetizer was tasty with crusty, well-toasted baguette pieces. The largest challenge was the wait and likely impact on our entrees. We were promptly seated upon arrival, quickly received drinks and ordered app and 2 entrees. The app arrived within 5-10 minutes. The entrees arrived an hour and 10 minutes following the app. At 5' before the entrees arrived, our waitress stopped in to say they were plating our entrees, never once commented or apologized prior to that. My filet arrived. It was well-plated -- looked excellent. Same with my wife's steak and fries. First bite? My filet was room temp cold. My wife's dish? Some of the toughest meat either of us have ever attempted to chew. The fries? We were able to take down about 2 apiece - so salty they were inedible. We weren't expecting Heaven, but at $40 and $50 per entree, one should at least expect warm, edible dishes. It was a Wednesday -- good crowd, but not at all packed. We did have reservations. We're sad to say we won't be returning. Very sad. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

I went to cure for brunch on Sunday with my boyfriend and a few friends. This is only my 2nd time there, the first time was at the very first yelp event! I got the chicken chilaquiles. It was like chicken and breakfast nachos thrown together. There was this delicious shredded chicken in this red sauce which was awesome, then tortilla chips were on top of the chicken, then a layer with eggs (cooked perfectly), cheese and a dollop of sour cream. It was delicious! I apparently have a hard time picturing descriptions of food in my head, because it was nothing like i was expecting lol. I am soo happy I got it. My boyfriend got the sausage and gravy which he said was really good, our friends got the eggs Benedict, which had another rave review and then the brisket sammy, which looked awesome, was also said to be delicious. Over all not a a bad brunch spot...it was the perfect amount of food and it was something really different, so I enjoyed it and I probably will be headed back there in the near future! I will have to look through my phone, I think I took some pictures to post of our food! read more

Well done, Cure. This is a good spot for a date night assuming you can find this place. Yes, my only wish is that either Cure's red neon glow was more prominent or "Java's" was less distinctive. Onto the restaurant! Cure, as every server will explain, is designed around small plates and sharing except for the larger entrees, though I'm sure you could share them. They offer several rotating options like the daily rillettes and daily pate or terrine. We started with the lamb rillette, chicken galantine wrapped with prosciutto, and finished with the boudin blanc sausages. The lamb rillette was filling, though not particularly distinctive. The chicken galantine tasted like a herbed cold cut and disappeared rapidly. We ended up ordering a side order of Flour City bread to finish the rillette. Note: you get a lot of bread for $2. Fortunately, we used the extra bread to sop up the potato and boudin blanc sauces. After reflecting on my meal, the two best things were the rillette and bread. We returned later that evening because it was Booze Your Own Saturday where you are given a card and you can choose one characteristic from each of the 4 columns like Sean Connery, Whiskey, Smoke, Up. I went with the Goat Hill since it sounded like my drink. Our table did a mix of Booze Your Own and ordering from the menu. I thought about having two drinks, but the Goat Hill finished me. read more

Went for my anniversary with my girlfriend. We were a little money-conscious, and against the waiter's suggestion, we just ordered two dishes instead of a more paced progression of smaller plates. After studying the menu, and feeling our stomachs angrily shake their fists at us, we caved and got the bread and butter appetizer while waiting. Good move. Although everything was great, I actually think I might have enjoyed the bread and butter plate the most. It was really, really good, and the brown sea salt really added a nice touch. Drinks are very decent, with standard prices. Definitely a great place to get a fancy candlelit dinner with a SO. read more