View was great here and service was good as well, came early to grab a drink at the bar and they…read morehave a fantastic cocktail menu. The food felt overpriced for what you get like the artichoke French felt a little too heavy/oily I had lobster bisque and wish there was more lump crab they also charged me $47 for a soho which is insane for rochester prices

Physically, a very nice place - a view over Irondequoit Bay at some tables. It really needs some…read moresound bafflers, though, because the noise of talking in the bar area is overwhelming. Good parking and really nice waitstaff. The wine was a generous pour, which is always nice... but then we ate. Our first course was a "shrimp cocktail", which was six giant shrimp that had long outgrown their flavor, and a cocktail sauce that was extremely heavy on the horseradish. Second course: I had the Italian Wedding Soup. Husband had a side salad which he said was just fine. The soup was a large bowl of soup, and by the time we got halfway through, our entrees arrived, so we set the entrees aside to finish our sides. The soup was fairly tasteless; in fact it was very similar to the Progresso canned soup of the same name. I couldn't eat it all. A cup of soup would have worked much better. And then we turned to our entrees. Mine was Chicken Parmigiana and husband had spaghetti with marinara with a chicken cutlet. The amount of spaghetti in the big white bowl was - and I am not exaggerating - about the size of a soccer ball, with the chicken riding on top. The marinara on my husband's pasta tasted like tomato sauce without much of anything else. The Vodka sauce on mine was better. Cardinal sin of Italian dining: there was water in my husband's pasta that mingled with the sauce until it was like tomato soup. But why am I complaining about too much food, even when it wasn't that tasty? Because it didn't feel like dining, it felt like feeding time at the zoo. I suggest they concentrate their portions a bit and add flavor. I hope their $58 steaks are better. We brought home our leftovers, but we're going to add some veggies & spices to them. I really wanted to like this place, and I'm sad that I didn't.

Very hit or miss depending on who the bartender is. Food is…read moregreat, but when it comes to the ambiance and feel of the place you are in good hands if Jessica or Dylan are working. Other bartenders look like they either don't want to be there or are there just to party... If you are getting food their chicken tenders are amazing. Steak night Mondays.

Stopped by Blvd Grill and parking was super easy since they have a lot in the back. I went early so…read morethere was plenty of space. Sat at the bar and my bartender was amazing, super welcoming and friendly which always sets the tone. I ordered the mushroom Swiss burger and while the patty itself could've used a little more flavor, that garlic aioli carried. It was so good. I'd definitely come back.

So, we wanted something special for a Wednesday, so we re-visited what is basically a little…read moregastro-wine-pub in Fairport. In sum, it was kind of meh and overpriced. We started with a flight of mediocre (as it turned out) red wines; a Grenache, an Italian varietal, and a Cabernet. 3x2 or 6 ounces for $15.00. None of the wines were very good. We like to sample wines by the flight so we can drive up to Georgetown liquor and get a bottle. None of these were even close to prompting a visit there. For food we had a peach, tomato, quinoa, goat, and kale salad. We also had a cheese flight and I had the spicy meatballs. Expensive and very small portions. My meatball app was $15 and was 1 and 1/2 small meatballs doused in Frank's with a squirt of blue cheese. It was spicy as advertised but meager. Cheese flight was ok, but also $13 for not a lot. Spoiler alert: if their menu says 'shareable', it's not, unless one of you (or both) are fasting. Service was adequate and we got to enjoy the live music entertainment sound check (we got there before the actual performance). Guy banging on the percussion box: yes, it's way too loud for the tiny space. Usual server upselling of their overpriced menu items and drinks, but not delivering much in the way of hospitality or warmth. I don't think we would go back unless one of our friends wanted to. I think if you just want to drink and listen to live music, this place will work for you.

Small Wine bar located in the basement of the building where Mr. Dominics was. Very attractively…read moredesigned , ceiling,walls, furniture. and carpeting all blend together. They also have several outdoor tables. It has a great menu, many wines and small plate food items. We had a nice salad and a Panini that was very good but there are also numerous cheese , meat, Olives , meatballs etc available. Service was excellent.

I have eaten here several times. The bar has perfect martinis, super comfortable stools and a big…read morebar space where you aren't crammed in with the general dining tables. You can order off the full menu from the bar so it's a perfect spot if it's just one or two people. The crab and lobster fondue is amazing and we order it every time we come. The wagyu meatballs are also a regular order. The she crab soup is VERY good and the chopped salad is a fave. You can order a half or the large one is definitely big enough for 2 to 3 people to share. The lobster bucatini and the scallops are always good. For steak - try splitting the tomahawK with another person - plenty for 2 people. And they will slice it for the table if asked.

I consider myself somewhat of a restaurant expert, and until my most recent visit, Black & Blue in…read morePittsford had been one of my favorite restaurants. Unfortunately, this Mother's Day 5/10/26 experience was disappointing enough that I felt compelled to leave a review. We had reservations for 3:30 PM on Mother's Day, and in the special request section of the reservation, I clearly specified that this was a Mother's Day celebration. I also requested a quiet or private booth and mentioned that my daughter is vegetarian. Upon arrival, we were seated upstairs directly next to what appeared to be an employee service area. We could constantly hear employees talking, dishes being washed or thrown around, and overall it was easily the loudest table in the restaurant. What made this more frustrating was that another couple seated next to us complained loudly about their table and caused a scene. Although staff initially explained the restaurant was full, they were eventually moved. Meanwhile, we had politely requested a better table in advance through the reservation system, yet because we were patient and understanding, it felt like we were simply ignored. Service throughout the meal was inconsistent and inattentive. It took quite a while before anyone took our drink order. The wine menu presented to me only included wines by the glass, despite the fact that I later saw servers bringing full bottles of wine and champagne to other tables. I wanted to order a bottle of champagne for the occasion, but by the time our waitress finally arrived, I didn't want to complicate things further. Another detail that stood out was the complete lack of acknowledgment for Mother's Day. I overheard our waitress enthusiastically wishing other tables a "Happy Mother's Day" and asking if they were celebrating anything special, yet she never once acknowledged me or our celebration. My husband ordered a piña colada and was told they could not make one, so he settled for a strawberry martini that was overwhelmingly sweet and unenjoyable. We chose not to complain. The food itself, as always, was excellent and truly the highlight of the evening. However, the service continued to feel rushed and impersonal. I was planning to order my favorite espresso martini after dinner, but instead the bill was simply dropped at the table without anyone asking if we wanted dessert or another drink. One employee who was handling bread and water service also made us feel rushed. While I was literally still chewing my food, she interrupted to ask, "Should I bag that for you?" It made me feel like we were being pushed out. I was also disappointed that despite specifically mentioning my daughter was vegetarian in the reservation notes, our waitress never offered vegetarian suggestions or asked about dietary restrictions. At most upscale restaurants, this level of attentiveness is expected. The most upsetting part of the evening, however, was what felt like dismissive and unprofessional behavior toward us as Latinos. My husband has an accent, and our waitress repeatedly pretended not to understand him. At one point, after commenting on his accent, she laughed and said, "Or maybe I'm deaf." We found this rude, uncomfortable, and inappropriate for a restaurant of this caliber. Ironically, despite the poor experience, I still tipped over 20% -- more than $100 from our table alone -- because I did not want to reinforce unfair stereotypes about Latinos not tipping. Black & Blue has always justified its upscale pricing through excellent food and outstanding hospitality, which is why this experience was so disappointing. While the food remains exceptional, the atmosphere has become extremely loud and chaotic, to the point where it reminded me more of Red Lobster than the elevated dining experience this restaurant once offered. I truly hope management takes customer service more seriously moving forward, because this visit was nowhere near the standard Black & Blue used to represent.

We had the buffalo chicken tacos taco and the spicy fajita…read moretacos They are great! But very messy messy to eat. But sooooo yummy. Only complaint is no bathroom to wash your hands. Check out the calzones.

I've heard so much about Capone's sandwiches on social media. I had to stop in and try one…read more The restaurant is small but tables are available for dining in. They also have drink coolers available with a wide variety to choose from. The woman who took our order was very nice. The ordering process was quick and simple. Sandwiches were ready within 10 minutes. Absolutely loved my sub! I ordered a large vodka parmesan sub with house made pesto drizzle. I enjoyed the crusty bread and sauce flavors. My husband ordered a cold sub and was happy with how stacked it was. He also said the house made Italian dressing was delicious. The sandwich was perfect and I can see Capone's being my new sub go to. The sub was around 19 with tax which is a little pricey to me, but the quality was excellent. I was interested in pizza but didn't like seeing the pizza slices just sitting out in the open. They are not covered or in any type of casing. I don't like the idea of slices just sitting out like that exposed to the atmosphere. Will have to order a freshly made pie to try.

We came here for dinner and had a nice time. I had never heard of Chicken French before and learned…read moreit's a local dish that a lot of people enjoy, which meant I naturally had to order it for my entree -- it was very tasty, kind of like a chicken piccata with a lemony butter sauce. The caesar salad that accompanied it was also yummy, the croutons were crispy and the veggies were fresh. They have a nice wine list too. Just a note, you probably don't want to come here for conversation or if people in your party have hearing issues -- we sat in the patio room and it was so incredibly loud, we couldn't hear a thing. The front room/bar area was also very noisy.

We love the Pub menu and rarely have a bad meal there. We're…read moreregulars ! Last week I had one of the best dinners ever : the special - 2 grilled pork chops with a humongous baked sweet potato. I've never had such tender, tasty pork chops. Kudos to the chef. Our server, Samantha, was also top notch. Another fav is the Aegean salad . Huge . Fresh . Wonderful.. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because my Virgin Mary, usually one of the best around town, was off-base and the bartender would not re-make it . I was offered a different drink but wanted my usual great VM.

I will start this as I always be by saying I do not give out five stars unless I'm really blown…read moreaway. Easily a five star experience. I came here, not knowing what to expect. When I set up a reservation only I would give is the parking. The ambience is that a fine restaurant very welcoming, but you can tell just by walking in that it's higher end. The staff is very friendly, very welcoming and they are dead set on making sure you have a great dining experience. The food was phenomenal. The price is high, but you get what you pay for. I got a piece of steak to split between two people and it was so worth it while I could've eaten by myself. I'm glad I shared it with somebody so I didn't gorge myself. The beet salad on its own could've been a meal and it was awesome. The flavors meld well together If you were looking for a nice place to go on a date, have a work meeting are you looking to impress someone? This is a place to go would recommend to anyone. Would love to be back in a heartbeat, but I would go broke eating here and it would totally be worth it. I just know better.

What an excellent experience at this restaurant. We made reservations to celebrate our anniversary…read moreand without a doubt I made the perfect choice. Hearing how this restaurant Redd Wood shares the primary owner of Redd, Richard Reddington; I knew I wasn't not going to be disappointed since Redd is a favourite of mine. Starting off with a few appetizers, the deviled eggs were great. I can't say the caviar was necessary since we both didn't really taste it and the filling for the deviled eggs overpowered the texture and taste of the caviar, nevertheless we both enjoyed these. We also placed in an order for the tuna tartare. This came on sticky rice and had a primary flavour of sesame. The tuna was fresh, and it was a fantastic appetizer. The only disappointment we had with this dish is it states there is pear which we did not find throughout the dish nor taste. We saw they offered caprese which was done with burrata instead of fresh mozzarella which we found worked beautifully. Served with marinated tomatoes and a lovely balsamic vinaigrette, this was very refreshing. Now onto mains, I opted in the Prime NY Strip (14oz). This was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The steak itself was tender, juicy and seasoned perfectly. For a side, I opted in for the Pommes Aligot (potato purée & alpine cheese) and this accompanied my steak perfectly. I can confidently say that this is one of the best steaks I've ever had from any restaurant. We found our server, Scott to be a pleasure. He was professional, hospitable, and made our experience that much better. Overall, this first experience at Redd Wood easily made it on my personal list of top 5 restaurants in Rochester.

We went on a Wednesday to celebrate our 54th anniversary …read more My husband has a hearing problem and the waitress changed our table to a quieter corner to accommodate his needs. Our dinner was delicious from beginning to end. The cocktails were perfect. The calamari and our main course were also quite good. The chef bakes the bread daily as well as all the desserts! Both were outstanding. Warning- come hungry. Portions are large!

Great martini. Good food. Nice atmosphere. It's a nice place for casual dining. The bar looked…read morelike it would be a fun place to meet new friends.

I ordered half pound of 3 items. There's no way that's what I got. 3 Scallops equal half pound? 4…read moreshrimp and a few mussels. RIP OFF big time. Over 70 dollars for an Appetizer.

I'm only giving this place one star because it won't let me give zero. the management of this place…read moreis extremely terrible. me and my girlfriend walked in and got sat, waited over 30 minutes to even get service while i sat there visibly looking at four people sitting there doing nothing. there were tables that were dirty right near us. our waiter who was extremely nice and amazing told us she had to do everything around here. she's a hard worker who had to work 5 tables by herself. The only good thing I have to say about this place is the food which I give a 8/10.

Everything I've had here (usually breakfast) is great. Got the Chicken Slouvaki plate and it was…read moreamazing !! A bit on the pricier side for full entrees but I'd say it's well worth it.

If I can give a 0 star I would !! I went a couple months back and I ordered some basic marinara…read morepasta and a soup. The pasta was dry and looked like it's been sitting back there for a couple hours, there was also barely sauce on my pasta. The worse thing is the bug in my soup ! I told the server and he acted like it was completely normal and asked would I like another bowl. No thank you I paid and left never going back again. Don't waste your money!