Food and service were excellent. The fries themselves were meh but the dipping spaces were amazing…read more Large shareable s Plates. I'd stick to appetizers/for the table and skip the sandwiches. The hummus and pita was the best I've ever had. But it's loud because it's a bowling alley so not a great place to have a convo.

Cool place for adults to hangout. I came here for a private event on Wednesday night. Parking was…read moreeasy as they have a big lot for parking. The place has nice modern decor with a bar in the middle. For bowling, they only do reserve a lane, not buying game, so I think it suitable for big group, not 1 or 2 people. They have few game machine (maybe 5-6 games). Other games area was closed on that night so I couldn't play. Food is so so for their price. Their drink was good. Staffs were friendly. Overall for their price, I think once in a while going here as a group is okay.

Nerdvana is a great, comfortable place to go with a group of friends or to go to a nice dinner…read morealone. I have been to Nerdvana multiple times and everytime has been a wonderful experience. The atmosphere is spectacular. The food and drinks keep you coming back for me.

Overall, the experience here was just okay. The vibe of the place was great, the decor was fun, and…read moreour server was super nice. At our table, there was a game console built into the wall with about 20 games. We had fun playing, but we did fumble a bit with figuring out some of the games... although that might have more to dk with our age then the games. Food was the weak point. The bruschetta was the best dish, beyond that, everything else was kinda underwhelming. The poutine lacked flavor, the spinach and artichoke dip was bland, and the quesadilla and flatbread were just okay. It wasn't overpriced, but it wasn't a great value either. If someone asked me to go back, I'd do it for a chill game night and maybe a drink or two. But for the food, I'd choose somewhere else.

I love the warm wavy reds and pinks that surround you. The seating is comfortable. Good food,…read morecooked well. Extra dirty martini was legitly dirty. I think the highlights were the sauces. We ordered Fried green tomatoes were lightly coated and crisp. The garlic basil aioli was sooooo flavorful. Baked chicken wings, the parmesan cheese gave a nice salty contrast to the delicious black pepper dipping sauce. Calamari was super tender, the accompanying sauce was mildly flavored. White pizza, great homemade dough was golden and crisp on the outside. Deep dish style was mostly dough but the flavorful ingredients held their own, especially the garlic. Steak special, cooked rare to order but it was chewy and tough. Could be my fault for ordering that cut rare. Fantastic bacon, fontina risotto cake hid underneath. The cheese crisped up and caramelized on the bottom while the center remained creamy. The delicate green beans were tender with a slight crisp. The steak was served with a pesto but being allergic to walnuts I asked for the blueberry eggplant caponata that accompanied the fish special FANTASTIC! The eggplant was dense enough to maintain a meaty texture, the blueberries provided a nice subtle summer note and aftertaste. I would certainly visit again, the host and wait staff were very pleasant.

We typically like to try new restaurants from time to time and this one has been on our radar for…read moremonths. So for our 35th Anniversary we took the opportunity to go to the "Grille at One" for our dinner. We are so glad we did, the whole night was wonderful! Our reservations were for 6:45 on a Wednesday night. When we entered the restaurant we were presently surprised by the warm cozy feeling of the restaurant and bar. We arrived a bit early so decided to go the bar for a cocktail before being seated. They were in the middle of a wine tasting that they do on the third Wed of the month. The bartender and hostess explained the tasting process which includes small plates served with wine pairings. We will definitely be coming back to do that. They even offered us a slice of the deep dish pizza to go with our drinks that was being served to the wine tasting party at that time. Once we were seated our waitress came by and introduced herself and acknowledged that we were celebrating a special night and really made us feel very special. It seemed like everyone that waited on us from Hostess, Bartender, to Waitress all treated us as special guests. By the end of the night it was evident that they treat everyone as special guests. Wow, what a change from many of the restaurants you attend, where you are treated like a number or an interruption to their evening. We looked over the wine selection and was surprised by the affordable prices and good selection. We quickly found a good selection to go along with our meals. We had already taken the opportunity while at the bar to start looking over the menu. The menu is straight forward and not complicated by offering you too many selections. It is still diverse though and offers, appetizers (small plates ), salads, upscale burgers and entrees ( large plates ). We ordered the Fried Calamari as an app while we decided on dinner. The calamari came out very lightly battered, almost tempura like. It was soo tender and light. I would have preferred a sauce with a bit more heat but the sauce that came with it had a light orange flavor and paired well with them. The best we both have had in years. For dinner my wife ordered the salmon, which was served over a portion of crispy polenta. The fish was done perfectly and the polenta was a great pairing. I ordered the veal short ribs. They came with a side dish of Truffle mac and cheese and a red wine sauce over the ribs. I would have liked the ribs just a little rarer but that is just my liking, I am sure that they were cooked perfectly for most diners. The sauce was velvety and the mac and cheese, I want the recipe! Mac and Cheese will never be the same after eating theirs. I'm a very accomplished cook and can sometimes be very critical of dinners I get outside of my kitchen but that dish of mac and cheese was the most delicious I have ever eaten. For me, the topping for the night was the Chef coming out to our table and inquiring about the meal and thanking us for giving him the opportunity to cook for us. What a treat! I will say my wife's special moment was the complimentary Chocolate & Cherry Roulade dessert that came to the table with "Happy Anniversary" written in chocolate on the plate. This is one of Rochester's best kept secrets. I know once the word gets out this will be the Go-to-Place in Rochester. Until then it will stay our little secret!

Finally made our way to here - and the food was a great surprise. My California native group…read moremembers said it tasted like in n out in the best way. The patties were smash like and greasy good, with their in house ketchup and swillsauce. Milkshake was good, too. We gamed and admired the church to game house features - and I kicked my BF's butt!

Easily my favorite burger in Rochester. I will need to remember to get a double next time, because…read morethe single while so delicious, goes too fast. You are able to customize your toppings, though some add ons may add to your cost such as bacon or cheese. Fries and a milkshake make for a perfect pairing with the burgers. Everything is made to order. Don't forget to grab the house made ketchup to go with your fries. We arrived relatively close to the kitchen closing and the person taking our order was pleasant. We did not feel rushed and enjoyed our meal in the wide open dining area. After eating we checked out the two floors of games. While we didn't play any on this visit, we have in the past and it always makes for a fun evening.

If you're looking for a unique and fun dinner/bar in Rochester for a date night or group event…read more... This is PERFECT. It's almost like a speakeasy, where the front is set up like a travel agency and once you're checked in you get transported into this hidden gem tiki bar!! The food was delicious! I came here with my bf and friends. They were able to accommodate our allergies as well (I'm gluten free and my bf can't have dairy, eggs, nuts, fish, and they were still able to give him lots of food!). They had lots of fun drinks on the menu too. Definitely coming back here!

Made a reservation per the website recommendation and it is small inside so if you want to be sure…read moreto get a table, I'd agree. It's a fun little spot. The outside is decorated as a travel agency and the host walks you in. Our server was friendly and answered our questions about the drinks and food. Their menu is a "sharing menu". I will say that I think the best value are their family style platters. We tried the Mahalo pork which was good. Likely enough for 2-3 people. The Duck Spring Rolls were good but I didn't ask how many came in an order. It's 2 rolls for $18, which is not a great value. The Yaki Skewers were good. We got the shoyu chicken but again it's $15 for 3 skewers so not a great value. Drinks average $18 but they were good and came with fun umbrellas etc. Overall we'd return for drinks and maybe the pork platter. 4 stars for service and theme but 3 stars for overall value. They are right next to the paid lot and do validate but be aware you can get towed if the validation doesn't process for some reason. Yes, we've seen it happen

Skylark lounge in downtown Rochester, NY is the best place to see a live show, dance to a DJ or…read morejust hang and have a drink. (Local rotating artists for purchase, too.) Great back patio, and overall fab vibes.

Very interesting bar. The name makes it sound like an upscale lounge, but it's a regular bar with a…read moreplace for jazz music in the corner. We sat outside on a Friday night and it was very pleasant. No table service (you go up to the counter to order). If I had any qualms, it would be how limited the menu is (just "balls" - meatballs and a few other items). I tried a beef meatball slider with the parmesan cream sauce which was fine, but wish there were more options.

We've eaten at Jo Jo Pittsford for many years and have always enjoyed the food and ambiance,…read morealthough it's often loud. We recently had a Pizza and salad there. The server was very good but the pizza took a very long time to arrive. It appeared they may have been understaffed. We had a Pepperoni and mushroom Pizza that was good but one piece had something on it that tasted and looked like a piece of meat fat. We advised and showed the server what we found and she said it appeared to be chicken. (It was inedible grissel) We have never experienced that with a Pizza and was potentially a health hazard. It did appear that they have declined since our last visit.

A group of friends decided to meet here for a birthday gathering of 8 people…read more The place is quite loud, hard to converse within the group. I got there late. It is kind of hard to find a restaurant if one is not familiar with the area. I got there late, and the food was not served yet. I ordered my food, and then, we all got the food at the same time. Good. Two pounds of mussels across from me were shared by some at the table. I saw pastas, fried calamari, and Steak Salad(I was not too impressed by it), I got the Pork Chop. It was tender, although I ordered cook well done. The sauce was delicious. It came with Shoestring Fries. Tasty. A glass of Precose to wash everything down. Refreshing Caitlin, our server, was excellent. I told her to bring the special Orange Chocolate Torte for the Birthday Girl with a little candle, and she did in the end. It was a big enough piece of cake that we shared it after singing Las Mañanitas to her. We left happy.

Love the space and the ambiance. I will go back for sure because the staff is nice!…read more When you walk in, the feng shui is a little off. It's confusing due to the arrangement of the bar and tables. A couple had the attention of the bartender, so we didn't know where to go. The challenge is they need a hostess or two bartenders downstairs. Someone needs to greet people. We decided to just go upstairs. Great move! That's the real gem in this space. The lair in the back of the bar on the top floor is worth the visit. Loooove that area big time. I took a chance and got the Kran drink. Was okay. Next time I will order more traditional. Worth a try.

The vibe and style of the cocktail bar is perfect! The string lights and candles offer perfect…read moreambiant lighting. It's not a big space so if it's a busy night, it will be difficult to find somewhere to sit and it can get pretty loud. There is an upstairs level as well that has some seating and a place for live music. Great cocktails too!