The Cottage Hotel - Mendon, NY…read more The Cottage Hotel isn't just a bar & grill--it's a Mendon institution. This is hands down my favorite place to go when I want great food, cold drinks, and a room full of people actually having a good time. Thanksgiving Eve at The Cottage is next-level. The place has that perfect buzz--packed but comfortable, energetic without being chaotic--and when the band SQUID takes the stage, it turns into one of the best nights out of the year. They know exactly how to read the room and keep it moving, whether you're there to dance, sing along, or just enjoy the music with a drink in hand. The bar staff is fast, friendly, and clearly knows their regulars. Drinks are poured right, the food hits the spot every time, and there's zero pretension--just a warm, welcoming vibe that keeps people coming back. You'll see longtime locals, groups of friends, and people who came in "just for one" and somehow stayed all night. If you're looking for a place that feels authentic, fun, and reliably awesome--especially on Thanksgiving Eve--The Cottage Hotel is the place to be. Mendon doesn't get better than this.

Came here with my in-laws for dinner. Loved the laid back vibe here…read more All the servers were so nice! Owner told us the daily specials and she was lovely. The food was GREAT! I went with a build you own burger (bonus, Grass fed beef too!), my husband got a beef on weck. The sandwich was good but the meat was thick cut and as a result, was a bit hard to bite through. (I could see my husband struggle). My in-laws got a burger and a fish fry and they enjoyed their meals as well. The main negative was how loud it was in here. There was a table of 4 older ladies that were so rowdy, we could hardly hear each other, let alone the waitress. Needless to say, once their food came, they quieted down a bit. We highly recommend.

Everything you could possibly want in a dive bar. Cheap drinks, juke box, pool table, and friendly…read morelocals,

The best and nicest barmaids and servers in the area. Good drinks, needs more Canadian Beer but…read moreotherwise great for the working man and the well to do drinking crowd!

I met my family here for birthday dinner and to watch a Thursday night Bills game as they were…read moreadvertising the game and an event that night. The service was inattentive and food was mediocre. Everything seemed previously frozen. When the Buffalo Bills came on at 8pm, all the tables tried to get closer to their small outdoor bar with a few extra high tops. All the waitresses left and those of us left outside were asked to go inside to order. The outdoor bartender was also inattentive and planned to leave shortly after the game started. I would suggest not advertising yourself as a sports bar or having Bills events if you're not going to staff your outdoor area on a nice summer night

My parents and I had dinner here one afternoon and we had a decent experience. The staff was nice…read moreand pleasant as soon as we walked in, and sat us immediately. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, with some soft music playing, and sports on the TV. Our server was over within minutes to take our drink orders. We ordered the mozzarella half moons and an order of chicken wings as appetizers. The mozzarella half moons were not too great. They did not have much flavor and they tasted kind of old. But, the chicken wings were the star of the show. We got the Cajun gold sauce and wow... it was so good. There wasn't much of a Cajun flavor to it, but it had this tangy sweet flavor to it that made your mouth salivate. And the chicken wings themselves were fried to the perfect crisp. I ordered the turtle plate with cheeseburgers, french fries, and mac salad. The cheeseburgers and French fries were cooked well. The mac salad was lacking flavor and was just kind of watery. The meat hot sauce atop the plate had too much of a cinnamon flavor for me, that kind of ruined the whole plate for me. My dad order their special fried oyster po boy, which he said wasn't too great. He said the fried oyster were kind of cold, and they were put on a plain roll. My mom got a burger, which she said was a fine burger. I definitely will be back in the future at least for those wings, and to probably try some of their other food.

We absolutely loved coming here for lunch! Located at The Lake House on Canandaigua resort…read moreproperty...Such a beautiful place! Dining with incredible views of the lake and their grounds are incredible! Our server was the sweetest young lady! She was very helpful with the menu items and shared with us about how much she loved this area and working here! Our mail was excellent! My husband loved his ribeye steak, which was served with potatoes and the tastiest roasted brussels sprouts! I absolutely loved my hand read adult chicken strips! They were absolutely delicious! Light and not greasy-couldn't even tell they were fried! Was a lovely lunch, with a perfect view, at a perfect location! Highly recommend coming here!

You can have a great lunch experience at the Sand Bar without it breaking your bank account! We…read moremade reservations for a Saturday afternoon (that's a must) and after a short wait got an inside table as requested with a great, but not in the sun, view of the lake. We approached lunch leisurely first ordering the Nachos, which could have been a shared appetizer for 4, but the two of us ate every bit. Loaded with chicken and all the fixings, it was perfect accompaniment for our draft beers. We decided to order a shared main. We chose the Mahi-mahi tacos (3) which they thoughtfully accompanied with two separate sides of fruit (slaw or fries were other options). All this food and drink was only $70 which you can't match in places without the view! Service by Emma and her team members was outstanding.

For $21.25, I did think the fish fry would be crispy fresh scrumptious. Nope. It didn't have any…read moretime to sit and wait for me, I was there when it was ready. Soggy.

Great place to go with a. Group- easy seating great selection of pizza!…read moreSuper generous on the toppings! Parking on street Service was friendly

This humble yet exquisite pub was a great lunch spot for me and my family. The drinks came out…read morequick and the food followed after. I ordered one of their famous burgers, which lived up to its reputation. The waitress was very understanding of my allergies and very friendly with our large party. I highly recommend you try this restaurant, even if it is just for a drink at the bar.

Was spending the night in town as my son play lacrosse at Alfred State and my wife and I visited…read morePaddy's. Place was a little busy and we couldn't sit right away so we decided to sit at the bar and order drinks while waiting for a table. We were starving so we figured we would just eat at the bar. The bartender was awesome and friendly and had heavy pours! I'm not a big drinker and if I did not eat, I probably would not have driven after one drink. The food came out fast and hot and my burger was juicy and perfectly cooked! My wife's was also perfect. The bill was a very good price as well considering our meal and booze. I would definitely recommend Paddy's and I will visit again for sure!

Awesome, unique place. While staying in PEC at a bachelorette weekend, bride wanted somewhere she…read morecould dance- she was recommended this spot. Really enjoyed the live music and atmosphere. Added bonus - they have a BBQ outside where they sell sausages. I ended my night with one! Lastly, Although I was DD that evening I didn't use it, also love the idea of the shuttle system they have set up.

This place is awesome. An old barn that's a terrific venue for live bands and dancing in PEC.read more

Curtis the Chef is amazing. The corned beef on St Patty's Day was the best ever. The Beef on Weck…read morelast week was equally amazing and today the Rueben set a high bar for any other Rueben. Joe was amazing serving us. Sad I can only give 5 stars. They deserve much more. You are guaranteed a tremendous meal with awesome service.

If you are going to claim to be an Irish pub you better nail the fish and chips. The fish and chips…read morewas excellent. The malt wine vinegar on the table was very appreciated. I had the New England Clam chowder. It was literally the best chowder I've ever had. Please don't dismiss this gem as a local pub. From the service to the food it is a place I would go to every week. Thank you for a memorable meal !!

I was in Canandaigua with my sister and found this place for lunch through Yelp. It has pretty good…read moreratings and it was not too crowded on a Thursday afternoon. We were greeted promptly and given menus. We started off with a pumpkin pie White Russian which we shared. It had good flavor but a little too sweet for me. My sister really liked it. I ordered the smoked Mac & cheese and my sister the Firepit BLT. The Mac & cheese was a huge portion and really tasty! I tried some of the BLT and that was good also. I didn't like the fries that came with the BLT as we both thought they were greasy and overcooked. The waitress gave us a free substitution of mac salad. The Mac salad was good. Altogether a nice experience but can't say it's going to be a favorite lunch stop.

Travelling through, searched for dog friendly places. This fit the bill nicely, sat outside at a…read morepicnic table for Monday lunch and the dog approved. Smashburger tacos and a huge burger with panko breaded onion rings were just too big to finish. Great service, too. Understand Tuesday's special is beef, may return sometime for Beef on Weck. 4.5 stars

A friend suggested Rising Storm as a meeting point since it was about the midpoint between us. We…read moregot there right before 6PM on a Friday and it wasn't too busy. I ordered a flight of beer and a Lamb Smash burger. They have a large selection of beer on tap but unfortunately they were out of the one I was most excited to try. I enjoyed all the beers that I tried. With the variety they offer, you're bound to find something you like. I was impressed by their Lamb Smash burger. It was cooked and seasoned well and I really liked their yogurt feta. The cucumber provided a refreshing crunch to the burger. I was very tempted to order another. Service was quick and friendly. The location seems pretty cool. It looked like they had a lot of cornhole sets so I can imagine it gets pretty busy when the weather's nice. If I lived around the area I would come back.

What a sweet little location they've got here. While it's kind of a hike for me we enjoy our…read moreouting here each time. Several great IPA's on tap. Bathrooms are always clean. Nice large side yard for the kids to run around and play. I have yet to hear a band on that stage however. Cons- often encounter long lines for beer. Food truck for food that requires you to stand in long lines for beer.