Cancel

Open app

Search

Genesee Brewing Company

3.9 (736 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Breweries
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Genesee Brewing Company Photos

Business Info

GENESEE BREWING COMPANY ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Classy
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Genesee Brewing Company

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

BH Sausage Platter. 2 sausages, mashed potatoes and some kraut.
Steven G.

This is a really fun place!! It was our 1st visit and our niece was in town and daughter home from college. We wanted to have FUN. The vibe here is good, energetic, positive. All the staff we interacted with were helpful and courteous. We started with the pretzels which were great. A good rendition of a true Bavarian style pretzel. Then we had the Jäegerschnitzel and BH Sausage Platter most notably, along with many other great entrees. Lots of great beer and ciders. The service was quick and efficient. The food came out fast and hot. Our server was on it. Clearing dishes, keeping the meal moving, yet not rushing us. We could have stayed there all day if we wanted. I definitely recommend this place. Great to take out of towners. It's a great slice of Rochester history.

Shopping area
Alison M.

A part of ROC history. The brewery and restaurant over look the falls and downtown skyline. You can tour the brewery, enjoy a meal and beverage in the restaurant and purchase Genesee merch and beverages in the extensive gift shop. The view of the falls from the outdoor seating is a must in warmer months. Friendly service but bring your patience during the busier times. They have a thorough list for anyone with food allergies or sensitivities as well!

Phillip J.

The food was average, nothing special and the service was good. You go for the views and to hang with friends and on that not it is a great place to go and worth the trip. We travel to Rochester every summer and this is always a place we visit.

Nashville chicken sandwich with side of Mac and cheese
Amy K.

Absolutely 5/5 and a place they everyone needs to visit. This is for beer lovers and sober folks alike! I am not much of a beer drinker but I was stopping in for a flight tasting and to get a chance to have the cranberry orange beer which is a new release and comeback for this fall! It's available on tap and does not even taste like beer. It's a very light flavor of beer but deep cran orange flavors and perfect for fall! The best past of my visit was the food by far. The Nashville chicken sandwich was the best chicken sandwich I ever had! It was crispy, but also very sauce and hot! Perfectly cooked and prepared and it was nicely served with coleslaw and pickles. Please order this!!! The beer cheese was also very tasty. It was delicious with the pretzels but pro tip: dip your fries in there! So good. Homemade blue cheese is also some of the best flavored blue cheese I've had in the Buffalo/Rochester area! Loved everything here!

Beer menu
Sarah M.

We were in town visiting for a wedding. We were recommended to visit this place from the person working at the ballpark gift shop. We loved this place. We were in town for 5 days and visited 3different times. It was super convenient and had so much to offer. Every beer we had was great. The 12 horse brew was great and was exclusive to the location. As far as food, the beef on weck and jagerschnitzer were amazing. I even had a salad and it was large and delish. Also make sure you visit the huge merchandise shop on the main floor. They have tons of great merch. Next time we are visiting, we will definitely be stopping back in.

Ahi salad
Tim K.

If not for the view and the beautiful day, this might not be your dining choice. However, if it was some friends looking to hang out and enjoy a cocktail with a beautiful view this is your place. My colleague and I came for lunch as it was close to the ballpark. He had the chicken wrap, and I had the AHI salad. The chicken wrap was your typical wrap, The Ahi salad was OK. The salad had your typical greens with crispy onions, radish, carrots, with goat cheese served, and wasabi vinaigrette. The Ahi tuna was a decent size. Come for the view, come for the comfort, but not necessarily rush for the food.

Mushroom burger
Jill K.

I always love coming here especially around the holidays to see the keg tree lit up! It's an easy drive from Buffalo and gives you something to do on the weekend and the beer tastes way better drinking it while at the brewery that is making it! The food is always good, the views overlooking the falls are beautiful and bonus that you also can shop for merch in the downstairs while you wait for your table. The merch is so creative and I love seeing all the new options each time we visit.

I want one of each!
Sara M.

This place was awesome love the different levels and rooftop. Food was really good and happy all made in house for dips etc. we got the pretzels wowza! Was happy they had wine too

Lina L.

Tried the orange honey cream ale, ruby red kölsch, and chocolate scotch ale - all veryyy solid, but the ruby red kölsch was easily the standout. Crisp, refreshing, and just the right hint of fruity. Gf said this might be the best beer she's ever had and honestly, she might be onto something. The space has a fun, low-key vibe with a wide range of options and a cool setup behind the bar. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Rochester. Pro tip: Don't skip the rooftop patio. It gives you an amazing view of the Genesee River and High Falls, one of the few urban waterfalls in the U.S. with serious history - this area powered Rochester's early flour mills and helped it earn the nickname "Flour City." Nothing like sipping a cold beer while overlooking a literal waterfall that helped build a whole city. One cool detail is that there's a color scale of beer hues painted along the walls as you head upstairs; my girlfriend thought that was such a clever touch!

Beef on weck
Joe T.

So normally I don't believe in ties, but I have a hard time deciding which was better, my beef on weck or my Genny Cream Ale. Living in the south, I don't get a chance to enjoy either usually. On a serious note, great service and the atmosphere of the brew house is fantastic. A "must do" when in Rochester.

The plack
Jonathan R.

Really liked my experience with this place, the food was good but not exceptional, but your really here for the beer and the view anyway. Service was efficient and friendly, they accommodated every request. Beer was of surprising quality and dont forget to check out the merch in the store on the first floor. Very deep assortment-of Genesee swag.

Flight of beers
Janice Y.

This is a long-overdue review from my visit to Rochester back in June. I'm not sure why, but the disappointment I felt over those fish tacos still lingers when I think of this spot. It surprises me when a bar messes up something as simple as fish tacos. I don't think the fish was even fried, which left the texture less than ideal for tacos, and the sauce didn't do them any justice either. There's a reason why mahi mahi isn't that popular to be used as fish tacos, probably the texture. Just a heads-up if anyone is thinking of trying the fish tacos here. That said, don't get me wrong, the salad and the bite I had of my SO's Reuben sandwich were really good, and I enjoyed the flight of beers, especially the fruity Kolsch I tried. The place seems to attract a lot of out-of-towners, too. They have a floor of merch downstairs, but I feel like it's a missed opportunity not to sell some Rochester-labeled souvenirs, like magnets. I couldn't find a single Rochester magnet anywhere in town! Then again, I guess Rochester isn't exactly a touristy city that would have its own magnet. The brewery must have some die-hard fans because I remember seeing clothing labeled with their different brands of beer they sell.

Beer menu at Genesee Brewing Company, Rochester
Bruce K.

Super crowded on a Wednesday afternoon with a lot of after-work folks looking to wind down. I was fortunate to find a seat at the bar where I very much enjoyed a Genesee Light. Friendly service and the food looks pretty amazing. Having just come from Tennessee (two n's, two s's, two e's), I'm having real trouble spelling Genesee (one n, one s and then two e's). And even harder after this Genesee Light! [Review 1404 of 2024 - 408 in New York - 22427 overall]

French Dip Naan with side salad

See all

15 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 2
Love this 4
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Bruce K.
2442
26456
78973

2 years ago

Helpful 8
Thanks 1
Love this 11
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Phil H.
4
134
49

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 19

Ask the Community - Genesee Brewing Company

Can I stop there at 11am and get a gift card?

Yes usually but I'd call first.

View All 3 Questions

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for American 952 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Hose 22 - Loaded house salad with flank steak

Hose 22

3.7(264 reviews)
6.0 mi•Charlotte
•$$

One of our go-to places. The outside area is nice and the bar area is a great place to sit. It…read morewould be nice if they changed up the menu a bit.

This one is hard. Based on the food and particularly the value we experienced the 1 time we went,…read moreI'd be hard pressed to recommend Hose 22. Despite that I keep thinking about what I want to try next time I go. The atmosphere, scale and feel of the dining room is fantastic. It sort of feels like a Rochester version of Cheers. I love that they had all the doors open and the beautiful summer evening climate was enjoyable whether you sat inside or outside. This meant dealing with a few gnats or flies at our indoor table. I started with a Caesar side salad which was very good. The entrees we had were Salmon and Chicken Riggies. The Chicken RIggies were great. Not spicy at all but made-to-order so it could be made spicy. The pasta was perfectly tender but firm, the diced chicken was flavorful and easy to eat. It was THE most successful Chicken Riggie dish I've tried to date anywhere and I took the leftovers home to enjoy for lunch the next day, a rarity for me. The salmon was not a hit. It seemed pretty fishy especially in the areas that were thinner and had become chewier from the grill drying it out. What they call roasted corn is really 'chili powder roasted corn'. The chili powder flavor was quite pronounced and not very well integrated into the dish. It tasted like very ordinary corn with very ordinary chili powder sprinkled on it. I'm sure that isn't how the dish is made but that's what it tasted like. The Cheesy Eddie's carrot cake was absolutely perfect and tasted like it was just made. It's hard to defend the pricing. Our 2 entrees, 1 side salad, 1 soft drink and 2 small glasses of wine and 1 piece of carrot cake ended up being 145 dollars after tax and tip. If the wine pour had been a nice 9 ounce pour I would have had a single glass but I had 2 because they were small. Even with 1 wine this was going to be WELL over 100 dollars for 2 people even before tip. In any head-to-head comparison with something like The Distillery or Genesee Brew House, this pricing is probably out of line. If we go back, it will be with great appreciation for the setting and modest expectations for the food.

Photos
Hose 22 - Bar area

Bar area

Hose 22 - Pizza

Pizza

Hose 22 - Hose 22

See all

Hose 22

MarketPlace Grill - Buffalo wings served with celery sticks, carrot sticks blue cheese, and Pub chips.

MarketPlace Grill

5.0(1 review)
5.2 mi

I rarely give out five stars. Between the abysmal customer service that seems rampant these days…read moreand fast, slapped together food, this is a Hidden Gem (promise not to tell anyone, o.k ?) I was done with work, tooling around Henrietta, and thanks to my errant GPS, took a wrong turn down Clay Road. That's how I found this place. Since I came in on the Clay Road entrance, I had no idea it was actually in the Holiday Inn and Suites, on the corner of Jefferson and Clay Roads. Of course, this means that it has a huge private parking lot. I used the Clay Road entrance, leading directly into the restaurant. It's actually bigger than you would think. It's very sleek, modern and cosmopolitan. To the left as you enter, is a gleaming, polished, black marble bar and barstools, with large, flat- screen TVs flanking the bar. I seated myself at one of the tables between the bar and the long, rectangular high top that separates the dining room. On the other side of the rectangngular table, is a spacious, living-room area, with comfy chairs and sofas, and another large flat-screen. It's a great place to gather and have drinks, or just relax and scroll through your email. There were over a dozen people enjoying their drinks and laughing and a couple of teenagers chilling on the sofas, intent on their cells. An impeccably groomed server, Preston, immediately came over and greeted me and gave me a menu. He served me both times that I was there for dinner. He asked about my mother, which was kind. I was impressed that he even remembered, considering the amount of people he serves. He even remembered what I had to drink (Prosecco) the first time. I usually avoid eating in hotels, even while on a trip in bad weather. Between his excellent service, and the delicous food here, I was warming to eating in a hotel, even if I live in Rochester. The first time, I asked him what he suggested; he said their burgers were excellent. I ordered a build-your-own Burger, with cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, and onion. The burgers all come with a side of fries or Pub Chips. Preston said that the Pub Chips are made in-house daily. I went with those. I changed my mind and canceled the lettuce, fearing iceberg. Being rather soft-spoken, he probably didn't hear that, and my burger arrived with lettuce. Fortunately, it was not the iceberg that I loathe; it was a nice wonderfully green and crisp leaf lettuce. I took one look at the Burger and thought "Oh Mama, there's no way I'm going to finish this sucker," as it was huge...like the Grand Canyon of burgers. I'm not a picky eater, just not a big eater. But I had a very light, early lunch, and was pretty sure I could eat most of it. I ate it all. I'm not generally a fan of fried foods, but the pub chips were beyond delicious. It was all I could do to restrain myself from eating them all; I saved some for my mom and it was quite a sacrifice. She devoured them. Last week I bounced in and decided to try their chicken wings. Man, they really give Richmond's a run for their money: large, meaty drums perfectly slathered in delicious buffalo sauce. They were served with a handful of carrot and celery sticks and the de rigueur blue cheese. Nice presentation, too. I highly recommend trying this Hidden Gem. This place not only knocked my socks off, it made them roll up and down.

Photos
MarketPlace Grill - Cheesecake to go. Preston did an excellent job on presentation.

See all

Cheesecake to go. Preston did an excellent job on presentation.

Genesee Brewing Company - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...