Went with some family for the first time Friday evening. Cool vibe--trendy, a bit noisy--but in a good way. Nice, interesting cocktails...food was delicious!! Breast poutine I ever had...house made, fresh cut fries with braised beef, cheese curd, and a rich brown gravy! At first, i didn't even think there were fries! Got about one quarter through the bowl before I found them!! There was so much beef!! Another family member had their burger, which she highly recommended and was my 2nd choice (next time for sure)!! Smithers had the calamari, which was a huge portion and he and my daughter both loved. Hubby got a dish of steak au poivre with blue cheese in a sauce over pasta--could have used a little more steak but he enjoyed it. Son-in-law got butternut squash ravioli and daughter got Cajun mac and cheese. Anything was really good and the service was excellent! read more

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Good food. Advertised as a whiskey & cocktail bar but drinks were mediocre without appropriate garnishes. Menu limited but what we had was tasty and service was good. Very loud and hard to converse inside. I give 5-6/10. read more

First time at Flight West this past weekend! We loved the ambience of the dark dining room. The bar is to the right, and seating to the front and left. It was small and intimate, perfect for date night! We ordered the steak flatbread for an appetizer to split - honestly, the best dish of the night! It's deconstructed, with flat bread pieces, steak on the side, whipped ricotta and onions on the side. We built it up, and it was soooooo good. Highly recommend! My main course was the gnochhi in red sauce with grilled chicken. It was flavorful, well seasoned. My husband had the special - a porkchop. It was very tender and well seasoned as well. Drinks were very good. It was fun to watch the bartenders and people watch. Can't wait to come back again! Service was pretty good as well. read more

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I don't know why it took us so long to try this place. This place is kinda overwhelming if you're new to the whole whiskey scene. Sooooo many choices. Very impressive!!! We ordered the steak flatbread. Very interesting why to plate but it tasted very good. The whipped ricotta was very delicious. I went out of a limb and ordered the pork chop with risotto. Thought it was a grilled pork chop side of risotto. It was not. It came in a broth/sauce. Whatever it was very good and I was not disappointed. Wife ordered the gnocchi and said it was "alright". Which means it's pretty good. We will be coming back!!! read more

Flight West - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Would not recommend if you have any dietary restrictions. Mostly meat dishes, and the few pescatarian or vegetarian dishes include spice or tomato which didn't work for me because of heartburn. Had a solid plan for what to eat but unfortunately they sold out before 7. The final kicker was the "house pretzel" menu item that came out as bread bites flavored as pretzel, misleading description. Environmentally, music was a bit loud and tables were too close. I'm sure there are gems on the menu and it's worth trying for sure, especially if you're a meat eater. As a Greece resident, I will try again but call ahead to make sure there is variety in specials and they're not sold out of what I want. read more

Amazing OYSTERS on Thursdays. Great bourbon selection too! Barkeeps are very attentive. Great ambiance. read more

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4th or 5th time here and always a great meal! Had the poutine this time and it was amazing - fresh, tasty and delicious! Service was wonderful too... read more

Flight West - Poutine - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Had dinner (6 of us) on New Year's Eve. No problem making reservation via OpenTable about a week in advance. Food, drinks and atmosphere were all great. Service was warm and friendly, food came out at good pace. Only negative about our experience was it seemed they were understaffed, causing a delay in drink service as well as trying to pay our bill. It took about 25 min from the time our server dropped off the bill to when they returned to pickup our payment. Not the server's fault, as they were spread pretty thin. Overall, good experience and we would definitely return. read more

Cute, romantic location, dimly lit. Service was great. Drinks were very strong. Food was good. Expensive read more

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Wonderful service, menu, & drink selection. Hidden little gem Great atmosphere with friendly staff read more

This place used to be packed used to have great food! Went there today and it was nearly empty our waitress was awesome however the food was very lacking I got the fish special over coleslaw ( it came over a bed of lettuce ) my husband got a burger it was just ok the bun was rock hard the meat was over cooked and the fries though fresh cut were soggy and overly salted we shared the kung pow calamari it had a good flavor but was soggy and under cooked drinks were the only thing worth the price tag $130 for two drinks and appetizer and two entrees given how terrible they were we won't be back sad it was one of our favorite high end places to eat in Greece honestly McDonald's would have been better read more

nice and relaxing atmosphere. The octopus dish I had was very good except I was not a fan of the bits of chopped up black olives. They also had a fabulous espresso martini that I forgot to take a picture of because ya kno too excited... the waitress was very knowledgeable and helped us with all our questions and made recommendations. read more

Flight West - Octopus - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

As much as I was looking forward to dining here, I was not impressed. The craft cocktails were interesting however my server didn't seem to know as much about them as I'd hoped. The tuna app was grainy to the palette, and the pretzel app was something you'd find at a pub. My pasta dish was fine but too salty. The servers seemed more concerned about being on their phones than tending to the dining room where our water glasses were left empty for the duration of our meal. read more

Highly recommend going! It had a great menu that was priced right, and the most robust drink menu I have seen in Rochester! The staff service was really good, and the bartenders knew what they were doing. In lighting and interior design was nice as well. We had a great experience overall. Can't wait to go back! read more

My Fiancé and I stopped in for an impromptu date night. I got the veggie poke bowl pictured and he got the Flight West Salad with Chicken no picture. Mine was really good I highly recommend it as he said his was good also. read more

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We stopped by the other day, and I had the featured dish of the day, which was risotto with mushrooms. The risotto was completely overcooked, it had the consistency of oatmeal or porridge. I asked the waitress about it and her answer was that they like it more on the well-done side. It was absolutely inedible. My guy had coconut shrimp over rice, which was also overcooked. The taste wasn't bad, but the consistency was just absolutely terrible. So if you get any dishes with rice, be aware! read more

been here before and enjoyed each time I've been. great huge selection of drinks no matter what you might be in the mood for, especially whiskey. I'm a wine drinker myself and I love their flights. the chef here always has amazing specials that are unique and creative in flavor. I believe I tried octopus for the first time here and it was pretty fresh with delicious sauce to pair. came with a few friends and we decided to order a bunch of things and split the plates. the wings were huge with a lot of meat on them and crispy which I love. the charcuterie board had a great selection, pork buns were just as good as I've had them elsewhere. long story short all the items we got did not disappoint and I can't wait to return. read more

Flight West - lots of plates to share - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Would recommend. Everything was top notch here. I had the fig cocktail and it was delicious! The gnocchi was amazing. I would love to go back here for one of their flights. I put 4 stars because it is pricey here but the staff was friendly and for those who are wondering, the atmosphere was dark academia and very pretty. read more

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I just love it here. Such a hidden gem on the west side. The food is amazing. And the atmosphere is so trendy. We love getting the flights. We've never had bad service here read more

Flight West - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Hi all - we still LOVE the drinks, food and decor of this place. But tonight we tried it on a busy Friday, at 5 pm, and for a change sat at a table instead of the bar, and I've got to say that after an hour there (I'm home now) my ears are still ringing. The server couldn't hear us, we couldn't hear her or each other. Seriously, this place needs some sound acoustic work, maybe some baffles? I will go back, but right when they open and on a week night. My ears can't take it. read more

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We were here for happy hour and had a great experience. The margaritas were delicious and the lamb was juicy. The ambiance was beautiful. The bathroom had a vintage radio which was very intriguing. The service was fast and amazing! read more

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This place was stunning. Love the huge bar with all those bottles and the librarian style ladder to reach their top alcohols. Have so many drink options it was so hard to choose. I wanted one of each. I ended up trying some wines and my boyfriend tried some whiskies. We love the concept of appetizer foods with the star of the show being their drinks. Have some drinks with a few bites of food here and there. For food I would highly recommend the poutine. The beef on top was melt in your mouth. I also loved the homemade jerky sample. So unique you never see that on a menu. I also loved their smoked wings. They had a ton of Smokey flavor. Great place to bring friends to get together or celebrate. I will 100% be back to try more drinks! read more

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I was excited to visit Flight West under new ownership. it is the same great food and service. we tried several appetizers and entree that included a wide variety of choices from beef to eggplant to seafood. The grilled octopus was amazing and the whipped ricotta appetizer was so deliscious with in season heirloom tomatoes. Simple ingredients shine when so well prepared. All dishes were outstanding and the portions were perfect . The wines were well curated. we tried both red and white and not one was a disappointment. Kudos to the staff selecting the wines. I look forward to trying the cocktails next time after watching the bar staff prepare them and seeing so many customers enjoy them. it might be called a wine and bourbon bar but it also is clearly a cocktail bar. it is a hidden gem on the west side. No need to travel as we have it here on the west side as best of the best. read more

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Guys don't waist your money way to expensive for what they offer in a plate or a glass .They foolish u .Had old fashioned for 18 $ and was mostly simple sirup read more

Flight West - eating air and salad - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Absolutely a MUST GO! Let's start with the food. Tuna Tartare was the best I've had in town. Fresh and delicious, perfectly seasoned and executed. We always loved: Crab Ragoons, Empanadas, and Poutine. Their specials were also good. Entrees: Katsu Chicken and Salmon. Incredibly well done and delicious. Let's talk cocktails and bourbon. WOW!!! every single drink was better than the one before it. Great long bar with comfortable chairs. Nice and dark. Strongly recommend and worth every penny and more. read more

I've been to Flight West twice now, and I will definitely keep going! This place is great! So many things to choose from! On this visit I did the "Pretty in Pink" flight. I'm not typically a rose kind of a gal, but these were very good! My friend had one of the rum drinks and he said it was amazing. We paired our drinks with a cheese board. Bartender ( I should say mixologist? wonderwoman crafter of drinks?) very helpful when choosing cheese to pair. The staff is friendly. The atmosphere is great. You definitely have to try Flight West. You'll keep going back........ read more

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This This place is so nice to just go and meet your girlfriends there or go with your second other and have a nice dinner and a nice glass of wine and very professional very knowledgeable about the wine it was a great experience and the food was delicious read more

Flight West - Mamosa flight - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

It's ok. Good neighborhood go to place if you don't want to venture too far. Staff & service is good.

This place reminds me a lot of similar places I've been in New York City... except that if this place were in NYC, it wouldn't be the same, because it would be overcrowded with patrons. The atmosphere here is quite relaxed and cozy. The decor is simple yet welcoming. The whiskey selections here are quite impressive and in general reasonably priced for 2 oz. pours. They also have several flights available, typically 1 oz. pours of 3 liquors at a comparable price, and some of these are not necessarily available on the menu. They also have wine and an interesting selection of cocktails too, as well as food. Closing time on weekends may be a bit nebulous - websites may list a specific time, but on the door, the closing time is listed as "closing," which I assume means as fitting for the evening's business. I did not expect to find such an enjoyable whiskey bar in the suburbs of Rochester, and I hope to be able to return from time to time. read more

I've only been here once before for the whiskey and by far they have one of the largest whiskey collection I've ever seen. Their flight list is limited. I asked the waitress which group was more sweet and smooth? She said honestly non on that list. The bartender suggested 2 kinds, Red Breast and Canadian Club 42 and they were both great. Definitely what I was looking for. My boyfriend picked, world tour. He didn't like any of them but it happens when you try new things your not sure what your going to get.. lol! For an appetizer we ordered the charcuterie board, this was really good. It has everything, warm bread, cheese, olives, pickled veggies, honey, apricot preserves, and dates.. I highly recommend it. We both got the special, Braised 8oz Filet and scalloped potatoes. It was tasteless, We had to ask for A1 but they had no steak sauce, they had BBQ and honey mustard. We didn't care we got both that's how bad the food had no flavor. The sauces were very good. The quality of the steak and how it was cooked was on point it just needed seasoning on it. Especially considering it was $49. We decided to try the dessert, we chose the chocolate cake, it had a raspberry glaze on the plate with homemade cream. This dessert looked amazing but was horrible.. it was again another tasteless dish. It's like they forgot to add the sugar atleast a little bit. It tasted like straight cocoa powder. Even though we got 2 tasteless meals, we will give them another try. The waitress was very helpful and friendly. We will try new whiskeys and different menu items. read more

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So I went there on Thursday night for a girl's night out. I had never been here before but was excited to check it out. The selection of bourbon/ whiskey was immense! I had a phoenix blossom cocktail-rye, cherry liqueur, rhubarb bitters, egg white and lime. Let me say it was delicious! We also ordered buratta with tomatoes and romanesco sauce. Tasty but not exactly what I was expecting. We also had smoked wings garlic parm which were ok-would try the Asian next time. The place was very busy. Would love to come back to try a few more signature cocktails and oysters! read more

Cant even really write a review because we waited a half an hour for just our drinks which never came so we left. On a Friday night at 7 pm the place was half full at best...so no excuse on the total lack of service. Might try again in 6 months see if they iron out the kinks. read more

Went for their first brunch. Great food. Great service. Check out pictures . Chicken & biscuit was outstanding! Brunch now Saturday and Sunday 11-3. Their website hasn't been updated read more

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Our waitress was SO excited when she was describing the menu - she clearly loved the chef and the drinks, but would we love it as much as she did? The answer: surprisingly, YES! First off, the bar is SO COOL. Not only does it look so cute (like a liquor library) but there are so many options. They have very high level liquors you can get a flight they have curated. My favorite part were their infusions. They have liquor soaking in things, like four roses bourbon with banana and peanut butter, and tequila with mango and jalapeño. Those were our two favorites and were so unique and delicious! Everything we got for dinner was also excellent including special wings, octopus, lamb lollipops, and tuna tartare. Even the salad that came with the lamb was dressed in a perfect jalapeño vinaigrette. If you're in Greece, DEFINITELY check this place out!! read more

Great experience! Came for drinks on my anniversary and sat at the bar on a Monday. We did not get food but cocktails were interesting, inventive and delicious. Bartender was attentive, talented and sweet. Ambiance was cool (the lighting in the dining area is oddly harsh and doesn't match the vibe but that's neither here nor there). A fellow patron sent us dessert for our anniversary and it was damn near fantastic. Such a gem on the west side! read more

Went for the first time, ordered the scallops and risotto for two. By far BEST meal I've had in so long. Meal and drink was perfect read more

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Just spent $300 on a meal and they didn't have a high chair for my 2 year old!!! To not disturb the other patrons inside, I requested an outside table to wrestle my kid on my lap and the staff watched us struggle to get our table umbrella over us during sunset. I called in advance to make sure they could accommodate us and they neglected to tell me the lack of high chairs when I said 4 adults and a kid. The staff was otherwise very nice, but I'm sorry.... BE BETTER. This is unacceptable. It's a shame because the food was otherwise very pleasing. read more

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Amazing food and service. Staff is very attentive and offered great recommendations. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an upscale bar experience. Don't forget to order the Bald Eagle old fashioned. read more

Food is the best I've had in a while. Service is amazing and they have everything you could possibly think of. The wood around the bar from a real barn was a really nice addition to the ambiance. Definitely coming back soon! read more

Rarely do we get to the west side to dine but three of our group live in Greece and suggested this location. One commented it was the only decent place in Greece! The place was packed on a rainy Tuesday night. And it was loud. Fortunately we had a reservation and got the only table off by itself so we could talk. Just an observation: this place is very popular with groups of women. The only issue the whole evening was that the service was very slow. They appear to be understaffed. My friend who is a regular was surprised. Plenty of wine to chose from - I ordered a lighter red flight. All were good. The highlight was the awesome Lobster Mac and Cheese. Delicious! Not something I would usually ordered but glad I did. My wife's burger was just OK. Overall we had a good time but if we were in a hurry the service would have been a real problem. read more