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    Mill Valley Kitchen

    4.1 (37 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Katrina M.

    This is my new favorite place in Rochester. It is walking distance from my place but that's not the only reason why! We came for the happy hour and it was so fantastic!!! The server was so sweet! And the place is so pretty. Each table has fresh flowers in a bud vase. So cute!!! We visited on a Thursday afternoon right when they opened at 4. We were so pleasantly surprised and pleased with this experience! We can't wait to return! Things we tried: RX fresh juice - Aperol Spritz - I really love aperol spritz and they did a great job of incorporating all the flavors and making it beautiful! Happy Hour Ahi Tuna Poke - fresh, delicious! Happy Hour Hummus - great sized portion for two people to share! Enjoyed the green olive addition! Fried Chicken Wings were so juicy! Like OMG the best in town!! Shrimp and octopus ceviche was full of flavor!! The Fig Blue Cheese and Arugula flatbread was incredible! I'd come back and order that again and again!!!! The pink moon oysters were delicious and I'd love to come back during happy hour to try all of the oysters! So happy there's a great oyster spot in town!! I really can't wait to return and try more things here! I am so excited for this new restaurant in town!

    Shrimp ceviche (not spicy)
    Jennifer L.

    How have I not been here?? They have all of my favorite things, including an amazing happy hour from 4 to 7 PM with $10 oysters by the dozen and ceviche and a Bison burger! the regular menu has some amazing looking dumplings and all kinds of healthy sides and a miso glazed Seabass that looks legit. I also love their housemaid non-alcoholic drink menu including RX & Day Spa. Homemade ginger beer & kombucha?! Yes please!! The ambience makes me feel like I just went over to my mother-in-law's newly decorated living room. She's a fancy realtor. The bartender gave superb service even as it got busy. There's one TV in the bar. Parking might be a challenge. The beer selection on tap looks great with all kinds of local choices. I also feel like this would be a very good romantic date location. I can't wait to bring my husband and kids back here to obliterate these oysters! Well done Chef!

    Old Fashion
    Jason H.

    We arrived late and stayed until close . This place is stunning. From the decor to the service. The food was great . The spring rolls are a great way to start and very fresh and light . My wife said her drink was one of the best she's ever had . I also enjoyed my old fashioned. The entree were both beautifully plated and the flavors were great . The sea bass was cooked perfectly. Lastly the dessert trio is the way to go and the chia pudding was amazing. We will be back .

    Burundi in coconut sauce with veggies - so good!

    Service was fantastic and dinner was superb. I had the Burundi (recommended by the bartender) and loved it. Happy hour had some great deals too. Will be back!

    Stacey T.

    This place is a Rochester gem. Simon provided an exceptional dining experience. Every employee was extremely friendly and the manager did table touches often. The food is extremely fresh and plated well. A must try in Rochester.

    Sesame Carrots
    Matt J.

    Mill Valley Kitchen is one of those restaurants I so badly wanted to like. The menu provided more appealing options than I could try in one sitting but the execution of promising dishes was altogether weak. The flavors were all muted and the ingredients that should have driven the dishes (manchego, tahini, etc.) were barely detectable. Furthermore, my dining partner's noodles were severely undercooked, though I have to give points to the waitstaff for promptly offering a refund. However it is a beautiful space with attentive servers so not a bad experience other than, regrettably, the food.

    Prosciutto Fig Flatbread
    Jeremy G.

    Love what they did with place. The clean modern look brightens the place. The manager John was quite pleasant and gave us a great recommendation with the prosciutto fig flatbread. My favorite part was the bread. It has fantastic bite while being light. The combo of prosciutto and figs is excellent. One suggestion would be to have a fig jam or drizzle on the flatbread. The sweet and salt flavor work well! Can't wait to try more of their stuff!

    Broccoli
    B P.

    Nice ambiance, relaxed. Ahi tuna hoke was tasty. Cauliflower side had some unique spices. Only issue was slight undercooked broccoli, but this will get better with more experience. Service was good, but it wasn't busy when we went. Definitely worth a try - lots of variety.

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    Met out of town friends for dinner. Very nice dining area. Great, knowledgable waitress. Very good food!

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    Food was good but very expensive and small portions. Needed to get more food after we left.

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    The food was so fresh and great, very nice atmosphere and the staff was very attentive. Will be going back!

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