I was staying in the Hampton Inn in Downtown Rochester for a work event and decided to try Lila's after a busy day of connecting with my coworkers. It's located in the lobby and there is a patio with jazz on Tuesdays and Thursday. There wasn't a spot on the patio available so I ordered at the bar and sat at tables in the lobby. The bartender was busy and seemed annoyed with me as it was super busy and I was asking questions. Oh well! My drink was lovely (it was lavender infused gin and tonic kinda) and I ordered steak frites which was good but in asking for medium rare my filet was definitely overdone. This is a great spot for happy hour but not sure I'd order a steak again. read more

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Had a lunch date with a friend and enjoyed the ambiance. The food was good as well. We had the Butter Chicken Meatballs and it was very tasty. The inside/outside seating area provides for a enjoyable experience as well. read more

Did not realize it was a Hotel Lobby Bar in downtown. Definitely if I were staying at hotel I would go again. Great cocktails. Had happy hour oysters on the half shell. Food was tasty. Atmosphere not what I cared for. read more

Scratch kitchen...in a hotel?? Food was fantastic and drinks tasty! Presentation was beautiful, unexpected, but beautiful. A delightful dinner! read more

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The food here was absolutely delicious with a great half indoor half outdoor atmosphere. They turned a lemon drop shot into a cocktail for us which was lovely. And even gave me and my friends free shots for my birthday! Just keep in mind that the fries aren't included with the burger they are +$4. read more

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Best chicken sandwich I've ever eaten. This place is unreal and such a great option when staying at Hampton Inn ROC

We are at Lila's since we were staying in the hotel that houses the restaurant. The atmosphere was very nice with a bar, indoor seating and a very nice outdoor air patio. The food was a little on the expensive side, which I find is normal for hotel dining, convenience usually costs a little more. We ordered an Old Fashioned and a meal to share. The waiter was attentive and helpful with ordering suggestions. The Toasted Faro Bowl was recommended as a favorite with plenty of food to share. The combination of flavors was very good. The pickled radish was very good. I will be going home and pickling some radish for salads and dishes. The portions size was fine, for the price it could have been a little larger. read more

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This a very nice restaurant inside the downtown Hampton Inn. I had a comfortable seat at the bar, although it is a bit diffcult to more the bar stool out to get into it and back out after dinner. They are very heavy! I ordered the blackened salmon burger. It had a nice flavor, but not nearly as much salmon flavor as I expected. It was not blackened, nor did the salmon taste like cajun spice as the description says. The description says an "everything brioche". The top of the roll was covered in two kinds of seeds. When I picked it up, most of the seeds were suddenly all over my hands, no longer on the roll. Between the aioli and the seeds it was a very, very messy sandwich. While the description also says "pickles", I did not expect pickles inside my sandwich. There was a small container of very thinly sliced pickles on the plate too. My husband said the pickles inside the sandwich were different from the ones in the side dish, although both were dill. I did enjoy my very messy sandwich even though not flavored as described on the menu. The side salad had a nice flavor, but it was all field greens so difficult to get on my fork. We did very much enjoy watching the bartender make a variety of cocktails many of which required using the shaker and sieve. read more

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Yummy food: I had the Lobster Roll and husband had the Crispy Chicken sandwich. We sampled several different drinks, and they were all interesting, but their Negroni was my fave. Excellent jazz group through the evening. Lovely atmosphere and fabulous waitstaff. read more

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Absolutely delicious lunch! Everything is homemade and the flavors were delightful. Treat yourself to a crispy chicken sandwich ... plenty big enough to share!!! Very friendly and attentive host! read more

Quick Take: Don't be intimidated by the swanky style, this can still be very family friendly. ---------------- After a long day at the Strong Museum the family just needed a place to land for food. My husband was looking at places all day, and took us to the darkest most uninviting bar known to man. I said absolutely not. I didn't have time to check out places, so we decided on the place in our hotel (Hampton Inn). Ambiance: Same seating as the hotel breakfast, but they opened the bar area, and even folded back the back wall to make a patio. There was a small horn band playing, so we opted to sit more in the lobby since it was a bit loud for the 5 yo. Pick your table wisely though, the Sun through those windows is a killer. Food: Decent options, I had a breaded chicken sandwich with fries. You can tell effort was made on both and not just throw in a fryer from the freezer. I don't know what was on the fries, but I was really enjoying them. Husband got the burger and he also enjoyed it. Kids Food: I very much appreciate a place with a good kids menu. Is it anything special, maybe not, but you can tell someone made the effort to remember the kids, and I think that tells a lot about an establishment. (Photo included) Service: Super friendly and helpful. Our server was very attentive and acknowledged our 5 yo to ask her what she wanted. When she'd check on us, she made sure to interact with her as well. Long story short, I wasn't sure about the upscale vibes, but it was perfect after a long day at the museum with a short walk upstairs for an early night. read more

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I went to Lila's for lunch. It is located near the museum, so there are plenty of parking and it costs 10$. We ordered their house made ricotta, beets and salmon burger. The house made ricotta was very smooth and tasty, so was the bread. The beets were also incredible, very fresh. The salmon burger was pretty standard. The service was good but the table was not cleaned before our arrival. Overall I enjoyed the place. read more

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Walking through the hotel to get to Lila's, you wouldn't expect such a cool spot to lurk around the corner. The evening vibe of this place is unquestionably on point - dim lighting assisted by stylish fire elements, clean, modern furniture, intimately set tables, and a gorgeous bar. Dinner and drinks were ordered at the bar, then brought to the table relatively quickly. It was hard to pick just two cocktails as many on the menu sounded interesting. Thankfully, we picked well and both enjoyed our drinks which were not just tasty but also unique in their flavor profiles. The food itself is where things take a turn. The lobster rolls were very disappointing, with the seafood having a dry, crumbly (not in a good way) texture and lacking both richness and a significant amount of lobster. At times it felt more like eating a paste of fried panko bread crumbs, as there was no meatiness to the lobster so the consistency was overwhelmingly bread crumbed. It was a letdown on its own, but factoring in the high price of the dish, I can't say I'd ever order it again. The chips on the side were honestly more enjoyable than the sandwich. The pork belly sliders were better than the lobster rolls, and had a nice sweetness to them. There is a mild kick of heat but the overall profile is definitely more honeyed than anything else, even with the pickled vegetables adding a little tartness. They seemed a little inconsistent in how much each slider had, as one of them barely had any pork, but overall I would order this dish again as something I know is solid. That being said, again the price of $24 for what was essentially 2.5 sliders is a couple dollars too high. Despite the middling opinion of the food, I would definitely go back to Lila's, as I see a lot of potential. Lila's may be more ideal if you go with the intention of getting drinks and just having a small late night bite, as opposed to a full dinner. But we'll give it another shot and see how it goes. read more

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Always delicious!! I used to go every Thursday for happy hour oysters, need to get back to it. Happy hour is weekdays 3-6. The staff are really sweet and attentive. read more

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It's a very nice and modern looking restaurant inside the Hampton Inn Downtown Rochester. There are a number of tables, but behind a huge glass wall. With the sunshine too bright and definitely too warm. The bar has about 12 seats;very comfortable bar stools. Not easy to get in or out though, they are heavy. I ordered the blackened salmon burger. It took a bit long to arrive, even though the restaurant was not really busy. The roll was an everything brioche with seeds on the outside. It's not clear to me what they did with the roll, but after picking it up, my hands were really greasy and all the seeds were on my fingers. The 3 inch square salmon patty had a nice flavor, but I didn't notice the blackened at all. Cajun spice, smoked maple aioli, shredded lettuce and dill pickles. Sloppy to eat. There were dill pickles inside the burger, but there was also a little dish with skinnier dill pickles (and a different taste) on the plate. I choose chips with my burger. A generous serving of very crispy chips, but I think there was a bit too much salt on them. read more

Fantastic experience at Lila's! The food was outstanding, but the highlight was Jill. Her warm smile, exceptional customer service, and ability to connect with guests made us feel right at home. She also made some amazing drinks! We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

I love Lila's and the warm atmosphere and ambience. It is great for the downtown core. It is located in the new Hampton Inn by Strong Museum of Play. Definitely a must to come in the summer time to make use of the patio. I loved their oysters, fries and drink specials. Definitely a great place to come with friends. Would be curious to check them out for Happy Hour read more

Wow! What an unexpected find for us. We took our granddaughter to the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum of play and stayed in the hotel next door which had Lila's in it (pronounced Lee-Lahs). Excellent $2 oysters during happy hour, great food and some decent wine which wasn't overpriced for a restaurant. We would stay again, just to eat at Lila's - and not need to drive home. read more

I'm not someone who leaves reviews often -- so when I do, it's either really good or really bad. Unfortunately, this one falls hard into the latter category. I came in hoping for a quick, casual dinner while visiting from Rochester. What I got instead was a masterclass in how not to run a restaurant. I sat at the bar for 25 minutes without so much as a hello. Not even a "be right with you." Just...ignored. I figured maybe the bar was understaffed, so I tried switching to a table. Somehow, the service was even slower. When the food finally did come, it was a total letdown -- bland, overpriced, and absolutely not worth the wait. I had to practically beg for the check just to escape. It honestly felt like no one working there wanted to be serving food, drinks, or customers. There are at least five better spots within walking distance -- I suggest you pick any one of them. I'll never come back. This place should be embarrassed to call itself a restaurant or bar. Eat literally anywhere else. read more

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Don't let the location fool you! Despite being in a Hampton Inn, the food is amazing, and the drinks were delightful. They have $1 oysters Monday-Friday between 5-7 pm (only one offering each night, but both nights were excellent). Tuesdays is live music so it was pretty busy, and there was live jazz music Thursday (not sure if it's just during nicer weather that they do jazz). Over our two evenings staying at the hotel we had tuna tartare, smoked trout dip (evening special), cauliflower sticky bites with the honey gochujang sauce and smoked blue cheese crumbles, as well as the soup of the day (absolutely delicious creamy watercress) along with a grilled cheese. If you like hot sauce, they make their own; it's fermented, super balanced with a nice amount of umami (soy sauce?). We were basically ordering food around what we could add the sauce to- if they bottled and sold it, I'd buy it but the gallon. All our cocktails were delicious, and staff are all super friendly. Clientele is a mixture of business travelers and local folks meeting up after work. They had the patio open our second night as it was warmer, complete with induction heaters. We would definitely eat here again if we were in the area! PS: while we didn't see any kiddos while we were here, they do have a kids menu. read more

We had only cocktails and the chips and dip....all fantastic! Just a lil pricey so we have not been back for dinner yet. Cute spot inside a hotel and walking distance to other spots. read more

The outdoor patio is wonderful. The food and drinks are also quite good. Love the sweet potato wedges and the Kale salad.

You wouldn't expect a hotel restaurant to have such good food, but Lila's is definitely that. My daughter and I got in late-ish on a Friday night. She was cranky, I was tired, we both just wanted some food and to go back up to our hotel room to get some rest. Not wanting to go out and find food, I thought we would just resort to the restaurant at the hotel. Guys, I would not call it "resorting" to anything. The food served at Lila's is beyond delicious. I got the pork belly baos and my daughter got the mac and cheese. Both were so so so good. The service here is also exceptional and the waitstaff and bartenders always go above and beyond. During our stay, I noticed a lot of people taking advantage of having a hotel bar and restaurant. It's nice to unwind with a drink here after a long day at the Strong Museum with your kids! read more

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Let's start with the atmosphere and incredible decor. After a moment you forget you are literally in an extention of a hotel lobby. Cocktails were exceptionally amazing. The bar staff is trained and trained well. Bravo to the creator of the list. Let's talk food. Complementary freshly made, hot, and seasoned pork rines - so good. We decided to go with the beets, pork belly sliders, chicken nuggets, and ricotta. It fills up fast. We did Saturday lunch. It's got indoor/outdoor seating. Staff is great. read more

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Lila's has quickly become one of our favorite hangouts. The food is always fresh, the vibes are relaxed, and the service is warm and welcoming. A solid go-to any day of the week. read more

I discovered Lila's Restaurant (in the Hampton Inn, Rochester) last summer. It is unique for a restaurant & bar in that there's a covered patio, seating for ~40+ diners, with ceiling heat lamps in the event of a chilly evening. The food is inventive with a rotating menu and a Martini "Happy Hour" 3-6p each weekday with $1 oysters; the reason I began frequenting there regularly. The staff is courteous & attentive and the bartenders are skilled and have invented a number of specialty cocktails that I've never heard of before; my favorites are the "El Guapo" and "Cortes Curse". They have a regular Jazz series Tuesdays featuring many of the areas most notable musicians. Definitely worth checking out when you're in the area. read more

Lila's (pronounced "Leelah's") is easily one of the top new bars in Rochester. As a bar/restaurant for a hotel in the newly built area near the Strong Museum of Play, you might overlook it, but that would be a mistake. The first thing I have to mention is the food. The food here is just incredible - flavorful and adventurous. They clearly have a chef that takes pride in crafting a unique and deeply enjoyable menu. I've have the wonderful opportunity to sample most of the items on the menu, and would have taken everything home if I could have. The top standouts for me were the Caramelized Vidalia Onion Dip, Maine Lobster Roll, and Braised Short Rib. Full of complex flavor, they were a delightful experience to enjoy. And I NEED to know what was in that short rib sauce. On top of the food, the drinks and the bar area could be a reason to go by themselves. They hold a Martini Hour on weekdays 3-6pm, and they have some of their most interesting drinks around this time. The Clover Club (gin, raspberry, lemon, and eggwhite) was my personal favorite. It feels like there is a little something for everyone here. They even have a kids menu for the little ones, and they have several vegan and gluten free options labeled on the menu. This would be one of my top choices for a date night or a girl's night out. read more

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Cat is the ladies name and she is a tremendous addition to the staff here. She does it all delivered food and drink. Washes the floor and seats you when you walk in. Very nice personality and seems to love what she does. She should be commended for here service. I Can't wait to come back here to see her again and watch her doing a fantastic job because that's the person she is. read more

Pros: - Friendly staff - Drinks were good Cons: - Chicken was dry - Not sure why but my first drink was half way filled with way too much ice (it was full price) - Mac was missing flavor - Pork belly was gooey read more

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Food was delicious, and servings were large. The lobster rolls were very good, as were their hand cut fries! The service is excellent as well. The only thing I would say is that it's a bit too pricey, and have fountain soft drinks, not cans. read more

From the minute you walk in, it feel like I'm away on a vacation. Their oysters on Mondays-Fridays 5-7 are amazing. And their service is top notch. Love when Cat is behind the bar. She has impeccable service read more

Lila's in the Lobby is my new Rochester go-to. It has a cozy, intimate vibe that makes conversation easy, plus excellent cocktails and am amazing food menu. The staff is genuinely friendly and on point. And the location is just cool and convenient--perfect for a pre-show drink or a late-night nightcap. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing food and ambiance. Loved it with colleagues on a Tuesday afternoon. We had great food.

Everything on the menu was great! Delicious cocktails too! I had an extended stay at the Hampton hotel and explored quite a bit of the menu and was never disappointed. Staff were great too! read more

For hotel food, it's actually one of the best restaurants in the area. Only a few feet away from Strong Museum, walk on over and grab a bite to each. Everything is fresh from oysters to poke tuna bowl and shrimp skewers. read more

Fantastic food and atmosphere. We sat on the patio, which was cozy. The staff was very attentive and helpful. Definitely coming back!

Who knew that you would have to travel to Rochester to eat the best shrimp and grits of your life? (Even having lived on the Texas coast for several years). The attention to detail is unbelievable with house baked breads and terrific cocktails! A staff that is super helpful, fast service and lovely patio capped off a great dining experience. How memorable you ask? Memorable enough to drive across town two days in a row to eat here while in town. read more

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! ...EVERYTHING is literally from scratch...from the pickles, bread, raspberry lemonade...just EVERYTHING! I've had the Blackened salmon: so fresh and clean tasting! Both lobster roll's: I prefer the butter one. The butter is seasoned with, I'm thinking a kind of hot sauce (that isn't hot (I like to enjoy my food so trust me!) and buttery) . The lobster roll with garlic aioli sauce (i think you spell it) was very good as well, I just love the butter lobster roll, myself! The sticky bites- AMAZING!!! They fall apart in your mouth! The cauliflower bites...make you think you're eating chicken, sticky bites! The Mac and cheese with Lobster...sooooo soooo good!!! I have been going once a week to satisfy my new craving for "GREAT FOOD " at Lila's! &&& I just live down the street, i didn't know anyone who knows this place. I did a Yelp search for "Good food" near me. Lila's came up, I've been in love ever since!!! NO disappointments as of yet! -staff is VERY friendly and setting is very comfortable! I'm a BIG foodie and I'm sooooo happy I found Lila's! read more

We ate here because we were staying in this hotel (Hampton Inn & Suites), our flight arrived late, and we were starving. Our party consisted of my husband, me, our 10yo son, and our 7yo daughter. It was 9:00 on a Saturday night. The place was busy, with only one table for four left. We were warmly welcomed and told to order at the bar. The place was hip and beautiful, and I was so pleased to see that they not only had an exciting and varied menu with many healthy options, but they had a creative and exciting kids' menu, too! My kids really loved it! My son got a fancy "lunchable" with prosciutto, amazing cheese, Ritz crackers, apple slices, caramel, and Oreos. My daughter got deluxe Mac and cheese (she loved the twirly noodles) and the server brought us a dish of lovely sliced cucumber for her (we ask our kids to eat a fruit or veggie with their meal). My husband had the chicken sandwich, and it was enormous and dripping with sauce. He absolutely enjoyed it. I had the kale salad with the Shawarma chicken on top, and it was divine! An explosion of great flavors, fantastic textures, and it was so healthy! I got the Hawaiian rolls to go with it, and they were a revelation. So good, and so fresh! The kids and I got blueberry house sodas, and they were the perfect combination ofsweet and tart. My husband got a wheat beer and enjoyed it so much he had another, which he doesn't usually do. We had a fabulous meal, and we loved the open and welcoming atmosphere. It was exactly what we needed after a hectic day of traveling. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, and I think it's a fabulous place to take your kids! read more

Love the menu, bartender and ambiance. Add live music, a great night out! The lobster roll keeps us coming back.