I love this place. I dont drink so i dont know about that or bar tenders but the food is amazing!!…read moreI always get the Philly steak/brisket sandwich (they keep changing the menu and the name of this lol) and WINGS! It is also a very lovely place at night! So romantic Unfortunately most of the time it is full tho Also-Being iD

Friends from Albany recommended The Daily Refresher as a cocktail bar to visit, and I'm glad we…read morefollowed up on their suggestion. The bar has what I look for - interesting crafted cocktails (including specials), a good liquor selection, and fun people behind the bar with whom to engage. I can understand why my friends liked the place. We did have some food here, but I'm more enamored with the drinks. We ordered hummus, which was supposed to come with bread (they say naan, I think it was pita, but that's fine) and veggies. It did come out with the bread. When we asked about the veggies, we were given 2 different answers by 2 different people. One implied folks didn't always want them, another said the chef forgot and apologized. The hummus had an unexpected flavor, and when I checked the fine print on the menu it says, "chefs choice flavor." We didn't order anything else here, but we saw several orders of wings go by, and they looked really good too. On a Saturday afternoon, get here early, because if can fill up quickly.

A friend of mine and myself met for dinner this past week. We love to go at 4:30 when it is…read morequieter. We enjoyed a lovely wine and ordered our favorite, the chicken cutlet which never disappoints. The Flour City Bread and homemade ricotta with tomato jam and the chicken cutlet was so delicious. We ended up ordering two glasses of wine each - Avarino I believe. Yum! Lauren and Mike took good care of us!

We liked this place a lot. The food was mostly well portioned. The preparation, flavor, texture,…read moretemperature were on point. The service was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the wine selection. Parking could be a challenge, seating is varied at tables, bar and all along the full length windows.

Went here on a wine bar tour and we pretty much had the place to ourselves since it was earlier in…read morethe day. Service was great and the wine selection was fantastic. Would recommend to anyone looking for a place to sip on some solid wines for sure.

Flight Wine Bar in the Cornhill area of Rochester offers high quality wine flights and live music…read moreon certain evenings of the week. Dan and I shared some wine flights with red wines from France, Canada, and Italy. They were all delicious. Then our awesome attentive waiter Richard told us we could order some small bites. We chose the "choose" 3 and ordered the artichoke spinach dip with pita chips & veggies, a cheddar soaked wine cheese, and can't forget the awesome herbed olives (my favorite). They also gave us some high quality aged balsamic and baguette. There's a local chocolatier - so we had to get the few pieces to pair with the red wine (orange peal chocolate, sesame chocolate, and truffle) and all were a treat. The live music was the perfect touch to an enjoyable evening and the service was top notch. We will definitely visit Flight Wine Bar again when visiting family in Rochester!

I was looking for a place to see some live music on a Friday night and noticed that a guy I know…read morewas playing at Blue Barn Cidery in Hilton/ No. Greece. I've been there a few times, but it's been a few years. My wife had never gone there, so I thought it'd be nice to introduce her to the place. It was a nice warm night so they had the doors open and everybody pretty much was sitting outside. They have a lot of tables outside - some on the patio and a whole bunch out on the lawn. It's a very family friendly place, with games to play out on the lawn for the kids and adults. They have a decent menu of sandwiches burgers and the usual appetizers/starters. I wasn't that hungry so believe it or not. I ordered off of the kids menu! The burgers were huge. They were double patties and I didn't think I needed that. So I ordered the chicken strips/chicken fingers which came with their potato differs, which are like thin potato wedges. You had your choice of sauces so I got barbecue and lime Crema. Both were really good. My wife ordered the pulled pork sandwich and could only eat part of it because it was huge too. It also came with the potato dippers. She liked what she had of it! So there is a farm that is part of Blue Barn Cidery and they just harvest it a whole bunch of blueberries so they are selling blueberry confections in their gift shop. When you first walk in you walk right through the gift shop which sells honey and candles and T-shirts, etc. They have a whole bunch of choices of cider, but I'm more of a beer guy so I got my favorite, which is Other Half Green City IPA. My wife hasn't been drinking, but she absolutely loves root beer and they have Saranac root beer there so she was happy. It was a very relaxing place to have some dinner and a drink and listen to some music outside. We really enjoyed it and will definitely be coming back.

"While the venue itself draws huge crowds, the exit logistics at Blue Barn Cidery are a literal…read moreaccident waiting to happen--especially if you drive a truck or a larger SUV. The exit pathway leading back to the main road is incredibly narrow and lined with massive, heavy rocks. It is completely obvious the owners put them there to keep people off the grass, but they have essentially turned the exit road into a tight obstacle course. To make matters worse, there is zero lighting illuminating these boulders. If you are leaving after dark, they are practically invisible. We hit one of these rocks a couple of years ago with a brand-new truck. Even moving slowly, it resulted in a very expensive body shop repair. We returned yesterday on October 4th, and it was a complete nightmare. The parking lot was packed, and it was bumper-to-bumper trucks and cars trying to squeeze out. It was so chaotic and frustrating that we didn't even end up staying. Our passengers had to watch the side mirrors aggressively just to make sure we didn't scrape the rocks, and my daughter driving behind us said we barely cleared one. It is incredibly upsetting to spend a couple hundred dollars to eat and drink with your family, only to face an expensive vehicle repair on the way out. If you are going to line a narrow driveway with truck-damaging boulders to protect your lawn, you absolutely must install proper roadway lighting so drivers can see them at night. If you drive a large vehicle, be warned: take a smaller car or avoid this place when it's busy."

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.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of Rochester, NY Held A Wine & Cheese Tasting At The Awesome…read more(Black-Owned) Establishment. Perfectly Nestled Center City, Park Ave. The Sommeliers - Owner & General Manager; Facilitated an Exceptional Presentation of Their Extensive Wine Collection Paired with Premium Aged Cheeses and Cured Meats. By Far an Outstanding Event, Venue, and Service. The Atmosphere and In This Space Is Very Chic and Quaint W/ Vintage Accents. If You Have Yet to Visit This Venue, Do Yourself A Huge Favor and Pay Them A Visit. I'm So Glad I Did!

Apogee is a fantastic gem of a place in a quiet spot on Park Ave, far from the crowds and traffic…read moreand heavily perfumed masses. It feels like a hidden locals-only joint where you can grab a glass of your fave from a thoughtfully curated list of delicious options, and settle in with your better half, besties or a group of friends and just chill. We've been to Apogee a number of times before and 'after' covid, in colder months when we've been lucky to snag a window table, and in warmer times, like tonight, when we can sit outside and enjoy the flickering fireflies along with our sparkling rosè. Besides the pleasant atmosphere, Apogee has a beautifully appointed interior space, clean bathrooms, and a menu with cheese plates, cake, and more wines than you could taste in a summer. All of that plus super knowledgable 'bar tenders' (more like wine sommeliers) who can take your possibly clumsy description of what you think you want and offer up several perfect options, and you have the makings of a very pleasant evening. Book mark this place and plan to spend at least an hour enjoying an outside table!

Love the creativity of this place without going over the top. We've had dinner and brunch, both are…read moregreat. The cinnamon roll for brunch was phenomenal. Being small plate at dinner let us try some great appetizers. Menu changes so we tried different stuff each time. The servers are friendly without seeming forced.

We were pleasantly surprised when we dined at Bonnie & Clyde. The reviews were totally wrong! Our…read moremeals were outstanding some of the best food in the area. We had a variety of small plates. The roasted beet salad was so good we ordered two. A plate of frites which came with three dips absolutely great! Grilled octopus which was done to perfection. Sea scallops had a very nice caramelization done perfectly. Lobster croquettes very nice. Tuna capachio it was a special also lovely. The only thing we did not love was the duck special it was dry and salty. This place has to be tried if you are a foodie.

You know you had a great night out when you're talking about it days later. This is the situation…read moreafter visiting Muller's Cider House recently. The service we received was beyond special. We got an informative explanation of the menu and more! We were also lucky enough to have our hot toddy's prepared table side. The food was amazing. We got the chicken wing dip and a arugula balsamic pizza. Both were delicious and a compliment to the drinks. I got a plum cider second round. The drink menu has something for everyone from intriguing cocktails to tasty ciders. The whole experience was great. The location is perfect and the atmosphere is fun and warm. Muller's is an awesome destination in the city of Rochester.

Nice modern, urban vibe. Huge selection of drinks - especially the ciders! Reasonable prices -…read morevery unique menu options. Very nice staff- attentive, friendly, and informative. Great place to hangout.