Thursday evening, we went out to early dinner, 5:30. We had reservations but I am not sure it was necessary that early. Most of the tables around us were empty. The waitress was friendly and efficient. Cure has a nice cocktail menu, I ordered a Negroni. Never had one but I read about it in a book. Delicious. A great summertime, high time drink. We shared our dinner order. We started with Beef Tartar. Overall, it was good. It came with an egg on top, a spoon of mustard, some toast and capers on the side. I think I would have liked the capers in the meat with some Worcestershire sauce and double ground the beef. On the other hand, if I return, I will order it again. The Coq au Vin was made in heaven. The chicken was perfectly braised with a crispy skin. I wanted to swim in the pan gravy but settled for dipping bread into it. Great dinner. We both enjoyed it. read more

A lovely Sunday evening experienced here. Walked in to an eclectic space, where the servers had honest, extremely knowledgeable feedback and advice on what they had. We enjoyed every. single. thing. The yayguhbaums was surprisingly delicious and not your typical 21 year old jagermeister experience. We ordered 4 plates to share (as sharing is the recommended style). Charcuterie, crispy chicken, mussels & blue oyster mushroom pasta...yum! We then took the bean cassoulet that was left over from the chicken dish, mixed it with the sauce left over from the mussels and scooped it on the the Flour City bread. WOW!!! This could be a new dish in and of itself. And the chocolate mousse at the end was exactly like our server said, insane!!!! Five stars all the way around! read more

Brunch was seriously disappointing, ordered the croque madame over tomato soup. There was a noticable lack of cheese, ham and bechemel sauce. It could have been lovely and was so disappointing. read more

Cure - Croque madame lacking bechemel and sandwich filling, disappointing - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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This place always hits. It never misses!! You gotta go for Sunday brunch and try the bloody Mary, it's the best one in Rochester. This place also has really chill, flexible, and friendly staff. You'll leave feeling super satisfied every time! Check em out. read more

Whether it's brunch or dinner, the Cure for the hunger pangs are within name. Since they opened (when they had more of an Asian themed menu) to now, this where I go to splurge on an amazingly crafted meal and cocktail. Along with their tranquil and intimate environment and erudite staff, this place is the perfect triple-threat to impress your date or ask your boss for a raise. The ambiance has always been small but comfortable, it's pretty much the same as when I first eat here. However, the menu has gone through its share of evolution. Due to the latter point and my frequency of visits are not as often as the other restaurants that I go to, I cannot narrow down a staple dish or cocktail. It doesn't really matter, because monotony is overrated, right? The menu is also small simple, but the meals served from it are generous with portion size and are combined with exquisite flavor. Accommodations are highly welcomed, which really solidifies my enjoyment here. There have been meals in the past that wasn't my cup of tea but I never had an absolutely bad meal, and I'm confident that it will stay that way! read more

Cure - Scallops in a curry sauce along with frites - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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A cute spot I stopped at for brunch. Plates are smaller than usually fare but the taste is amazing and you can tell they put a lot of effort into their menu. The cocktails were super tasty, extra stars for not watering down the drinks or putting in more juice than alcohol! Definitely plan to stop back in soon! read more

Cure - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

I want the management/owner to be aware of this: I have been patronizing Cure since the Fall of 2021. Donnie is great and the coolest bartender I've ever met. The food and drinks are also really tasty and the ambiance is romantic and warm. However, the dining service needs work... I had dinner with 5 friends around around New Years recently (photo attached). Altogether, we spent roughly $80 per head. Everything was good expect for the fact that the wait staff rushed us. I was last to get me entrée and with half still remaining on my plate, only 45 minutes after sitting down, the staff proceeded to collect empty plates from all four of my friends. I was left with my meal, still eating, as all plates were collected around me. This made me feel rushed to finish which is not cool especially considering the menu prices / money spent, the relatively short time at the table and the fact that people were still drinking and I was still eating... I think culturally, the younger generations does not care about this but prematurely collecting plates & flipping tables is objectively a flaw in dining service and will loose you some customers. read more

Cure - Friends. New Years. - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Always a favorite place for me when I come to visit! We had reservations for Mother's Day at 2:30pm. The food was delicious for brunch and the wait staff was good. I always like hot fresh black coffee and they were featuring Java! Sadly it came lukewarm in a paper cup. I asked for a coffee cup and was told there weren't enough although I didn't see anyone else drinking coffee. It was a mimosa day! The chef outdid himself this time but I think after having been here several times I'll be trying something new elsewhere. read more

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Had a rather late (1:30 pm-isj) Sunday brunch on a snow-y-ish spring day. They ran out of the burger Royale with Cheese so I ordered Croque Madam like my friend. It is a different approach than the usual presentation of this sandwich: ham and cheese between hearty crusty bread slices with an over easy egg on top, sitting in a bed of tomato soup (the kind that is tangy and has no sugar). So yes the bottom bread piece got soggy in some parts but this gave some contrast in the texture and the execution was on point. We also had the Community Coffee, a cocktail featuring espresso, rye whisky, crema de cacao and something else (I forgot). It came in a flat coupe glass and was served cold. FYI it was not very warm inside, which was Okay for me. read more

Cure - croque madam - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

I know I'm going get shit for this but I'm giving Cure 3 stars. I called ahead for reservations since it was Mother's Day. I'm glad I did because people stopped in for brunch but the restaurant was fully booked. The restaurant is small. The doors were open to let the sun shine in. The staff was wonderful and great. I ordered an espresso and it was cold. I ordered the boudin bendict, I was disappointed that my egg was totally cooked and not runny at all. It was lacking something but I couldn't figure out what. My fiancé said the dish was bland. My fiancé ordered the biscuits and gravy. The biscuits and gravy were good, nothing amazing. I got the petit dejeuner to go. It was just raisin bread with a side of Nutella and butter. I wasn't wowed by anything here or maybe because everyone had hyped it up too much for me. Our bill was $45 for 2 people for Sunday brunch, quite pricey. Maybe I'll give Cure another try, perhaps for dinner. There is parking outside of the restaurant. Just give yourself a little extra time when the public market is open. read more

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**Brunch Review** I was really hoping that my excitement for their brunch would not be crushed with inconsistency and that my heavenly dinner experience at Cure was not just a dream. It was not a dream. I found my utopia. I have nothing bad to say, other than service was slower at brunch than dinner. The atmosphere here in general seems to be more relaxed than the hustle and bustle to get you in and out at other restaurants. Alcohol is not served until noon, so when we were allowed to order, I started with an energizing mimosa. There was an initial sweetness from the champagne and the hit of the bitterness of the grapefruit was at the end. I was intimidated by my friend's green, soupy looking bloody Mary but after tasting it, I had to order one for myself. My favorite so far! It was a hearty, dirty drink with a lot going on and a mix of what tasted like horseradish, garlic, celery, cilantro, and black pepper. Throw in a celery stalk and a whole hot pepper for more oomph. My mind was probably playing tricks on me, but this green blend tasted "healthy." All the more reason for another round. Petite bread $8 The wooden board was arranged with a croissant, slices of walnut bread drizzled with olive oil, house churned butter, nutella, and jam. Boudin benedict $14 Each component was cooked well from the poached egg, slice of ham, to the English muffin crisped with a hint of charred flavor. The muffin was tough to cut with a butter knife, but it tasted delish. Choron sauce, sister to hollandaise sauce, lightly coated the two bennys. The sauce tasted like a delicate tomato sauce with a blend of whipped egg yolk/white and butter. Smoked salmon $13 You really can't go wrong with smoked salmon and fresh bread. On the black stone were slices of smoked salmon, fresh bread (need more! Only 3 pieces - 2 brown with walnut chunks and the other was regular french with olive oil), delicate cream cheese, and toppings of red onion, tomato slices, and capers. The down side was that there were only three slices of bread and not enough for the amount of salmon given. Luckily, we still had bread from our petite plate that we didn't have to order more bread at an extra charge. Overall, I'm a fan of the light and elegant flavors of Cure. Their cocktails, food, and rotating menu will keep the flame burning and me wanting more. read more

While at times Cure seems to be a tad too eclectic for their own good, I find it to be a fun hang at the odd hours they keep. Case in point: we dove in there last night for a small bite after a rousing show @ Abilene. Wife sipped a couple glasses of Rose while I enjoyed a Witte beer. Add a watermelon & tomato salad and a Pork Bahn Mi & it was a true late summer season pleasure. Do we go there often? No... but when we want that unmistakable unique vibe, our car almost drives itself over there. read more

Cure - Cure at night, coffee in the day! - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

We had such a great time at Cute tonight. A group of friends that gathers for BYOB wine and dine. The food was great. Appetizers and entrees. Warm Camembert and fingerling potatoes, fresh cured ham sliced prosciutto style and an assortment of other goodies from shellfish to SE Asian dishes. We had great service from a new server and of course brought in our own wine. What a great time. The best part was dessert as we mulled choices of Cognac, Armagnac and then we discussed Bourbon. They had Pappy Van Winkle in stock, both 15 and 20 year Old Reserve. We figured like any place that actually has this pink unicorn, it would be insanely marked up. Shockingly it was not. We all had a round of the 20 year old Reserve and the staff was great. The Pappy was impressively smooth and a once in a lifetime experience. Update. We had a group scheduled to meet at Cure tomorrow, Wednesday, which is Cure's BYOB night. Yet despite having held 2 very wonderful sessions here, the organizer was told that they had changed their BYOB policy to only include groups of under 4 persons. Now both times we went, we all had drinks from the ar before dinner, enjoyed multiple appetizers, full entrees, salads or soup and dessert. Each time, one of us bought a round of Pappy Bourbon at $25/ounce. I guess live and learn. You would think management would treat you as good guests when you spend a lot of money at their bar and their kitchen as well as tipping above the 18% the charge for groups. No worries as the dining choices in Rochester have bloomed and there are quite a few choices these days, regardless of whether corkage is waived. If you spend the money, you should never be turned away when in a group, where people come back in smaller groups throughout the year. To say I am disappointed in the management's decision would be an understatement. I usually don't post negative reviews, but when treated poorly, I have to make an exception. Winter is coming. I hope Cure can stay open on Wednesday's as we won't be coming back. read more

Just like heaven. Easily one of the best meals I have had in Rochester. Great cocktails, everything on the menu was shareable, and since it was Sunday, they had a hotdog and shot special that added to the festivities. Big up to the staff who clearly were happy to be there. read more

Yum! Great atmosphere, great service, great food and food prepared quickly. Enjoyed brunch with friends on a Sunday afternoon while in town. Nice little patio in front, and the doors opened into the restaurant, no air conditioning though. We all enjoyed mimosa's and one person got the Pimm's cup cocktail which was very yummy! Two of us enjoyed the kale cauliflower fritter which was topped with yummy roasted veggies and an egg. Very good and unique. Our other friend ordered the Andouille Benedict which he enjoyed. Great place. Only thing that was tough was seeing the sign when I got there, not very obvious and being from out of town and not knowing the public market made it harder. The public market looked like it would be a cool place to check out, but it was not going on on a Sunday. read more

Cure - Outside the restaurant - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Food meats are cooked on the same grill as not meat items. So those meatless items are contaminated. With meat tastes.

Really great place for brunch. Our waitress was awesome as well- really sweet and attentive. Our party of 4 felt welcomed and great. The ambiance at Cure was nice too. I tried making a reservation for 11am but could only get a 12pm slot. However, when the 11am slot opened up, the nice people at Cure called me back informing me that my ideal reservation time opened up. They are very friendly and considerate at Cure, I highly recommend. read more

Cure - The buckwheat crepes. The mint on it was great too. - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Great place for lunch and coffee. Love the area and always enjoy when the seasons are changing

Great service first and foremost. I barley remember the food, thankfully I took some pictures. Anyways...mid

Wow. Wonderful food. Service was gracious, patient, attentive. Fun house cocktail menu.

Amazing place. The ambiance and service were superb. We had a table for 4 and made a reservation for 8 the restaurant was still busy but did not have to wait. It started to empty out and got a bar crowd around 9:30/ 10 We ordered two orders of the sausages (lamb and pork garlic) and they were huge, 2 links each! We ordered the mussels which were nothing special and the steak, Korean fried chicken, and branzino. I wish the waitress said this was a sharing restaurant as the portions were huge! The Branzino was cooked to perfection! Buttery, soft and flaky it was delicious. I did not eat the Korean Fried Chicken but I was told the skin was perfectly crispy and the sauce was spicy. We also had the Steak Frites, the steak was perfect and the fries were average. Overall a great restaurant with an amazing cocktail vibe (I got the shark bite!). I hope they expand the menu and I will be back! read more

Cure - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Such a great experience here, I haven't had service as good as theirs considering we had a pretty big rehearsal dinner party. Everything from the apps coming out, to drink refills, to cocktails and entrees rolled out seamlessly. We were seated on the left side along the bar in the restaurant, and we had a few servers who still kept track of their other tables. I know that if guests aren't expecting to share their server with large groups, they may feel ignored. Not this time, those ladies were equally taking care of all of us, and the tables around us. For starters, the drinks were well mixed, balanced with flavor and not an overwhelming amount of alcohol. I had a Scotch/whiskey blended drink Goal Hill which was phenomenal. The mixed greens they served were fresh and crunchy, some oil-based dressing was already on them which was well done. My absolutely favorite was the Kimchi Fried Chicken - the sauce was sweet and spicy, the batter was crispy and the chicken was juicy. Totally different themes southern and Asian brought together and tasted delicious. I was so overjoyed and stuff eating at that place. If you're ever in Rochester, this is a must-go-to spot with seating outside available as well. Thanks, Cure - y'all are amazing ! read more

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I have never been in a restaurant where it took 1/2 an hour to wait for an order of French toast, which didn't arrive. I stopped on Sunday October 16, 2022 just before 2 pm & asked if they were open. They said yes & they wiped off the table nearest to the door on the right side walking in. They brought water & eventually took my order. I ordered the cinnamon French toast figuring that would be quick as they were out of the almond croissants. I also ordered hot chocolate. The hot chocolate took about 10 minutes came in a small paper cup & was mostly foam. ($4) I then waited & waited... & waited. Once it reached 2:30 I had to leave. Again I had thought, this will be quick & I'll be on my way. As I stood up, they watched from the back, said nothing & never moved. I had done the math & thought it should have been $20 including tip. Since I had drunken the foam I didn't want to just walk out without paying for it. Since I had stopped at the ATM before going to the public market, I only had $20 bills. I opened my wallet, tossed a 20 on the table & walked out. If the couldn't make French toast in 1/2 an hour I didn't have time to see how long it would take to make change. As I walked out and to my car which was a way from Cure, no one came out, called out to me or even looked. I won't be even walking close to there again. & I won't be recommending it to anyone & if the next time I'm at the public market if anyone asks directions to Cure. I'll send them to McDonald's instead wheee you get a meal in less that 1/2 an hour & don't need to tip. read more

A nice French bistro at the public market. Limited hours, maximum impact. Amazing made-in-house offerings. They make their own pickles, sausages, chacuterie and present everything with the feel that you are in France sitting at a cozy little bistro. There are six wines offered by the glass, all French, of course. Entrées are varied meant to be shared, and it is easy to assemble a really delightful meal and share it in intimate and delightful setting. read more

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We came here for brunch and had an excellent meal. The blue crab salad was perfect and the sausage gravy biscuits I am told were 'out if this world'. Great service, wonderful atmosphere and seriously good eats. When they ran out of orange juice for our mimosas the bartender squeezed a ton of oranges just to make sure we would have a complete and balanced hangover brunch. The location is VERY small and intimate and really gives off the upscale vibe. Get a table with a view or really, any table :) read more

Cure - Excellent brunch, short menu and perfect mimosas! - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

We just discovered this place and we didn't know this kind of place and food existed. They've been here 7 yrs and their sister is Good Luck. I took my husband there for his birthday when I saw their menu online I was sold. We pretty much ordered most of their appetizers and entrees. My favorites were Foie Gras-Bone Marrow toasts, fried anchovies, and Beef Tartare. And for the entrees we tried duck sausage and ratatouille clafoutis. Best dinner we ever had wish we had discovered this place sooner. We will come back for their Sunday brunch for sure. read more

Excellent!! We are from Buffalo and both agreed it's worth the trip. My husband got the blood orange soda from Italy and whatever you do, do not sleep on it!! It was so so good. I asked if the bar could make me any kind of mocktail on the sweeter side and they happily obliged and I got something that tasted like the most fresh limey mojito I've ever had. I wish it was actually on the menu because it was amazing, kudos to the bartender. Also to our server because he was the kindest young man! We loved how genuine he was and that he made real conversation with us, we found out he went to the same college as us (UB) so it was cool to have that in common. Anyway to the food, the place leans french but also has some Korean and Vietnamese inspired food. Made me remember that France at one time occupied and heavily influenced Vietnam/ Indochina. We shared the tartiflette (potato gratin), mussels in a wine cream sauce with fries, the salt roasted beet, pear, and blue cheese salad, and a the spaghetti Alsace with pancetta, parm and breadcrumbs. Everything was delicious but our top fav was the mussels, not a single one missing and the sauce was great. The fries help but we both wish we had a bit of baguette to soak up the sauce. The tartiflette was a delicious heavy, creamy potato gratin almost reminiscent of a thick cream of potato soup, it was great. The beet dish was very good but our personal take was that the cheese was salty enough so the rest ofbthe dish didn't need extra salt, but that's only us knit picking, it was very good and broke up the richness of the other dishes. The spaghetti Alsace reminded me of a cacio e Pepe with breadcrumbs and pancetta. It was tasty but I personally like thicker sauces on pasta. The vibe of this place is also really cool, modern, a little edgy but still classy. Love the old pharmacy cures in the bathroom. Thanks for an awesome night Cure!!. read more

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In the day time, it is where you sit down to eat the egg danish you get from next door and drink java coffee. At night, it serves the best cocktails in town. The menu has changed a lot from my memory. The overall style is new american (somewhat french). Food quality was really good the few times I went there. The menu used to be bit thin but there's always interesting specials. I remember liking their pork belly. The happy hour appetizers are a good deal too. The reason why we went there so often was their cocktails. So often that we all became acquaintance with Donnie. Every cocktail on the menu is good and cover a wide range of different tastes. If you don't want to order from the menu, you can also describe what kind of drink you like and have the bartender make it for you. Donnie is especially good with the use of citrus to the extend that he's given seminar on that (true story). I will miss this place a lot, especially all the nights where we danced stupidly to Bonobo. We miss you here Amanda. read more

Went to Cure WAY too early for dinner at a French restaurant, but still loved the ambience. My daughter had been there many times early in the morning when it is still Java coffee and didn't realize it transmogrified into Cure in the evening. Cool. Having lived in France for a few years I look for French service - which Americans call slow, but I think of as relaxing. You would NEVER have a main dish set down before you'd finished your appetizer in France, and I don't think you would at Cure. So, the meal: Great house Bourgogne Blanc. Didn't want to drink much, but I could easily have had one or three glasses more. Steak Frite: my son's was probably the best looking steak I've seen in town. Great fries too. Can't say it was a ""French" steak - it was too thick and juicy - but if you talk to well-traveled French folk, they bow to US steaks. Steaks in France are really designed to hold sauce, and steak Frite rarely has sauce. It was great in any event. Overpriced. Moules frites: also great. Not overly traditional (I prefer Roux's) but very good. No complaints. Really, if I'd ordered them they would be gone quickly. My wife had a salad, frisee, figs, etc. etc. Looked great - but not my cup of greens. She said it was good, and anything negative about it was personal preference, not a statement on the dish. Me: fried anchovies. Good, not great. Seemed almost like fried canned anchovies, given the saltiness, but I won't complain. Cassoulet: really mediocre. Great duck confit, passable sausage, but the beans had that thick consistency As when they are reheated, and there was a thick later of breadcrumbs on top that was simply unnecessary, and contributed to the dryness. I LOVE cassoulet, make it myself, and always bring cans of it back from France (it is by far the best canned food in existence), but this was just not worthy. I have to say cassoulet seems to be really hit or miss in the states, as if we are striving to create something we haven't ever really had. But this wasn't it. Oh well. I'm going to Montpellier in two weeks, just down the road from Castelnaudary, the home of cassoulet, so I'll have my fill of the real thing, and won't complain anymore. I'm just happy there are places that are trying! Would I go back? Absolutely. Affordable, enjoyable, and good. Ok, the one thing that bugged me: they are next door to flour city bakery. They sell, as an extra, rather than simply set out, which I can accept, sliced FC bread ( with another additional charge for their great house-churned butter). But order it and they bring out four little pieces of toast. Toast is great when appropriate - say, for paté. But as an accompaniment? Never in France, and as I sat there looking back at the rack of round loaves in the kitchen and just dieing for a big chunk of fresh bread that I could spread that great butter on, I kept thinking why? Why not highlight this? This bread can hold its own anywhere. My daughter pointed out the menu said toast, but it said "bread" by the cassoulet. I'm still wishing I had a big piece of it. read more

A perfectly fine place for a "nice meal," albeit a bit loud. Probably top of what Rochester has to offer, but really kinda just fine. Firstly, I should note that the restaurant is quite loud. Not deafening, but louder than the "average" listed in the sidebar; I had to focus a lot to hear the other people at my table, and my 61-year-old mother had more trouble. But that's fine for some purposes. By Rochester standards, the food is excellent. By my standards, it's pretty good, certainly adequate, not mind-blowing. Some things really were very good, ie the rabbit pâté is a really solid pâté. Many things were a bit underwhelming, though---the duck sausage, for example, is a bit weak in flavor and served on lentils that are too soft and too salty. Most other things were in between there somewhere. Not unsatisfying, but don't expect big-city standards. read more

It's time I wrote an update as Cure has been my go-to for everything from a late-night drink, birthday parties, intimate dinners, or a quick appetizer before a night out. The space is small, but that adds to the charm. As such, I recommend calling ahead to make reservations. Their cocktails are top notch, Donny is managing the bar so well and the drinks are creative and delicious. My boyfriend had a drink with aged rum that tasted like an old fashioned. He loved it. My drink of choice is always a glass of rosé - lately it's been the Magellan. As for dishes, try the specials if you can - I recently had duck confit with green curry and root vegetables. Perfectly delectable. The charcuterie is amazing. The Camembert with fingerling potatoes a fan favorite. Their salad is always fresh, just enough vegetables and homemade vinaigrette makes it. The banh mi is another solid choice as is the boudin Blanc. The sausages are homemade and seasonally their switch up the purée that accompanies it. Every dish is best to share so come with friends. That's the way to spend a night at Cure. read more

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Every time I am asked for a restaurant recommendation, I put my Yelp! hat on and gleefully suggest Cure -- Cure for SURE. Simply put, it is casual fine dining at its best. Their ambiance is very relaxed and chic. Perfect date night or first date spot...or a "sorry he turned out to be an asshole. let's wine and dine!" spot! #masturdating What amazes me most about Cure is their in-house sausages, with Boudin Blanc as my absolute fave. The lightness of the sausage with a clean and savory taste leaves an impression on you. Specially when it's topped on another delicious concoction. There is also a eggs benny variation served on Sunday, which is more hearty than it's dinner counter part. Another favorite sausage that also left an impression is was a "banh mi" flavoured one. This however was ground and not made into a link. I first tried this on a seasonal salad and I cannot get over what a perfect late nite dinner it made. It was smoky, bbq'ey...it was legend. Spring and Fall nites are my favourite time to come to Cure. Opt to sit outside and split a bottle and fare with your special people under the night sky. read more

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NYC style drinks in this here small town of Rochester? I'll take it. For anyone that has spent time in Manhattan or Brooklyn and then relocated to the humble home of Xerox and Kodak, you'll find refuge in Cure. Farm to table food stuffs, amazing mixed drinks, and a hip decor that will make you feel like you're tipping a few back somewhere off the Bedford stop. It doesn't hurt that there are roughly 8 million parking spots outside, so finding a place to stash your whip is a non-issue. read more

Cure - Noted - mites, be damned! - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Cure is a place that seemed great at the moment but turned out to be lacking in our opinion. They key detriments to Cure are two things: prices and cooking technique. To address the first, we bring the example of the two appetizers we tried: the duck rillette and the rabbit-mushroom pate. In name, they sounded great, but at $9 dollars each, you get less than what you pay for. The rillette itself is nothing but a glorified butter and toast and the pate is basically a cold-cut with bread. There isn't anything special to the bread itself and as such, we could not justify the price for each in the end. To address the technique, we bring the example of the duck a la royale. The duck itself is given in a hefty portion good enough for two and is fried to absolute perfection. The color on the inside is a perfect pink and the meat is unbelievably juicy. However, we had issues with the cognac sauce. This iteration of it was very fluor-forward as if the chef added fluor toward the end of cooking the sauce to thicken it. We'd like to give the chef the benefit of the doubt as adding fluor like this is a cardinal sin in terms of cooking and anyone who is minimally trained knows this due to the health hazards it poses, but we left the restaurant feeling very sick afterward. On the bright side, the desserts we tried were very good. The creme brulee was very well made and not too sweet while the goat cheese cheesecake was simply amazing. the cake itself was decadent and the passion fruit perfectly complimented the goat cheese. In all, I'd say do only dessert here if you are in the Public market area. read more

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At first glance, Cure is a mini Good Luck. It's a rustic restaurant where the platters are meant for sharing, the drinks are made with extra TLC, and the waiters are some of the most pleasant to deal with. Then you look at the menu and you know that, without a doubt, you're not at Good Luck anymore. The wines are strictly from France. The Melon is great for anyone who likes dry, crisp, white wine. The menu specializes in sausages, small plates, and sharing plates. For dinner, I had the mussels with fries, which were infused with garlic and onions. I also had the pork belly stew, which was equally delicious. The one recommendation I have is for the chef to cut the veggies down a little more. Trying to cut veggies in a soup is not fun. Regardless, both are great plates for a typical Autumn evening. I will definitely visit again in the near future. read more

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I grew up in Rochester eating at tons of chain restaurants. It's amazing how little you try if you grow up somewhere. It really took me coming back from other cities to have the urge. As a Yelper, I have also developed an insatiable curiosity for new cuisines. I believe this place is one of the best restaurants in Rochester. The ambience is cool. You drive into the deserted marketplace at night, which was sure bustling during the day. It's the only thing open around there - the only sign of life. Makes you feel like you've found a hidden gem. Inside, it has a very cool Bohemian vibe, with those old low-wattage lights, solid wood tables, and a small bar in the back. Even the bathroom is romantic (you have to go to experience it). Now onto the food! I went with a group so we ordered almost everything on the menu. My kind of meal. Unfortunately, I don't remember all the names, so some are more descriptive. I've lumped them into a few categories to spare you a laundry list: Excellent: branzino, boudin blanc, roasted veggies, short rib, roasted pouissin, banh mi, flourless chocolate cake, walnut pastry Very good: fingerling potato, charcuterie plate, foie gras toast, garbore Good: black sausage, arugula salad, venison shank, cheesecake poundcake, shortcake I believe the menu changes often, so ask them to recommend some items. If you're a foodie in Rochester, this place is not to be missed. read more

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I just loved this place! From the moment I stepped in, I was mesmerized by Cure! A very welcoming entrance with a table filled with water and wine bottles. Dimly-lit room with tea lights on each table, beautiful light fixtures hanging over the bar and perfect colors of the walls and the ceiling that accentuated the warmth in the room, it was all magnificent! A romantic date night or a night out with a small group of friends, Cure seems to work well for both. The menu consists of some appetizers and choices of charcuterie and the entrees which are hugely apportioned. I started with the "hardest button cocktail" and it was spot on! The "salad du jour"'s ingredients were just like any other salad, but the dressing and the presentation just took it to another level! For the entree, I chose the braised lamb which was once again perfect. It fell right off the bone and was tender and delectable! I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful presentation and garnishing of each dish that came out of the kitchen! I would love to go back for brunch, but the ambiance at night was so captivating that I am not sure if I want to see this place in daylight (as silly as it may sound)! So maybe not during the day, but I am definitely going back for more dinners. read more

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Cure is unique restaurant nestled into the public market area. I have eaten here for dinner once and met friends for drinks another time. Both times the staff was pleasant, prompt, and knowledgeable. The ambiance is upscale yet warm. The menu is very unique (beware picky eaters) and the cocktail menu is fantastic! Everything tastes great. During my most recent visit there for drinks, the bartenders were in the process of reviewing new champagnes for the menu. They had a very nice and expensive bottle open and poured me and my friend a glass at the cost of a cheaper option on their menu. I'll choose Cure for the next date night! read more

Cure - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

This is a review for the Virtual Cocktail parties you can schedule with Donny & Cure during the pandemic. In a few words: SO MUCH FUN! We were super lucky to be invited to attend one of these -- our friend celebrated his birthday this way, and we were some of the lucky invitees. What you get for the party: a bag filled with all of the ingredients to make THREE cocktails -- for our party this included Whiskey Sour made with Cure's homemade sour mix; an Old Fashioned made with Cure's homemade peach bitters made by using a centrifuge(!!!); and a Gin & Tonic which involved more science than I could take in but is far and away one of the best G&Ts I've *ever* had -- so effervescent & delicious and a party in your mouth, I promise. Spending 40 minutes on a Zoom call with Donny was super fun -- he is SO into his craft and his enthusiasm is hugely contagious. To say we have new appreciation for the cocktails at Cure and Good Luck is a vast understatement. Highly, highly, highly recommend booking this kind of event with Donny & Cure -- a unique and fabulously creative memory from very strange pandemic times. Hats off to Cure for coming up with this! read more

Cure - Shrimp and citrus salad ... and the last sips of one of our "Community Coffees" - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Favorite spot in Rochester. We find ourselves here sometimes once a week. The drinks are well thought out and tasty AF. Donnie and Dara are amazing!! great conversation and great cocktails. Both super talented cocktail crafters. :) Beautiful cured meats and french comfort food at it's best... Best beef tar tar in town. Bahn mi, pate and bone marrow toasts are our favorites and you can never go wrong with their specials. Friendly service and Warm ambience. We truly love this place and everything about it! Also..Their brunch is tha bombb! read more