Absolutely love the vibe of this bar! We came here for the first time last night and it happened to…read morebe the anniversary of the opening and it was a masquerade party! We didn't know this, but everyone was so friendly and even had extra masks to hand out and share. The style and decor is awesome, the staff were lovely, and it was just a fun place to be. There was a dj playing live music as well. Will definitely go back!

I love this place! It definitely gives speakeasy vibes because I don't know how anyone would find…read moreit if they didn't know what they were looking for. There is live music sometimes. Excellent cocktail menu if you're into that. I wish there was a more extensive snack menu. But this would be a great spot for before dinner drinks. Or after dinner drinks. The bartenders were really great at making suggestions and helping us find something to suit our tastes.

Loved this little bar. The service was not the only great thing about this place. The drinks were…read morealso top notch. We had a few drinks and all of them were delicious. The atmosphere was also fun and relaxed. The bartender was one of the best. He was attentive, talkative, gave great suggestions and even gave us a small shot to sample. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. Great Vibe. Excellent Pizza Place with wood fired pizza is also two doors down.

Great Park Ave watering hole with friendly bartenders and an eclectic crowd. Fun to sit outside…read morewhen they have the couches out .

I had to try Mecate after they opened in Webster, and I'm so glad I did. I used to go to Monte…read moreAlban a lot, but this is now my favorite Mexican restaurant. The interior is decorated with a nice Mexican flair, and there's plenty of seating with both booths and tables. The chips and salsa are so good! They also have a great selection of alcoholic drinks, although there aren't many non-alcoholic options. My friends always enjoy their drinks. One time we visited, they were even passing around samples of margarita ice cream they were testing, which was a fun touch. I always order the birria tacos--they come with rice and refried beans, and they're delicious. I also love that I can usually walk in and get a table right away.

Mecate has become our favorite Mexican restaurant second to Monte Alban in Webster. The waiters are…read morealways friendly. The drinks are delicious and they offer happy hours. As a group, you get two basket of chips and salsa for free. Any additional is $2 per basket after. For drinks we ordered a pink passion, la grandeza margarita, and a frozen house strawberry margarita. For our entree, we ordered enchiladas suizas, fajitas texanas, and a traditional burrito. Everything for the most part was delicious. The areas we thought were lacking were the burrito and beans. The burrito was a bit bland, could use a sauce on top. The refried beans were gross. They tasted like they had some unnecessary spice in there. For my gluten free folks, many of the dishes are made with corn tortillas, so there are options such as enchiladas, fajitas, tacos. However, not safe with those with celiac disease due to cross contamination. Included is some pics from a previous visit.

Best decision of the night. This spot manages to feel high-end without being pretentious, and the…read morecocktails are easily some of the best in Rochester. * The food is inventive, fresh, and perfectly seasoned--every bite was a winner. * Atmosphere is 10/10 with a vibe that works for a date or a night out with friends. * Service was incredibly fast and friendly even with a full house. If you are looking for a place that actually lives up to the hype, this is it. Five stars all day.

It's such a cute little gem. I've driven by this place so many times and I was always curious …read more Finally I decided to go with a friend. I wanted a quick drink some place close. You could sit outside the inside was so eclectic decorations from a different time. The waitress was excellent. The service was good. It's a very small menu. I hear it's a fun bar to go to on the weekends. It gets crowded. We had the bang bang shrimp. It was delicious.

If you're looking for a unique and fun dinner/bar in Rochester for a date night or group event…read more... This is PERFECT. It's almost like a speakeasy, where the front is set up like a travel agency and once you're checked in you get transported into this hidden gem tiki bar!! The food was delicious! I came here with my bf and friends. They were able to accommodate our allergies as well (I'm gluten free and my bf can't have dairy, eggs, nuts, fish, and they were still able to give him lots of food!). They had lots of fun drinks on the menu too. Definitely coming back here!

Made a reservation per the website recommendation and it is small inside so if you want to be sure…read moreto get a table, I'd agree. It's a fun little spot. The outside is decorated as a travel agency and the host walks you in. Our server was friendly and answered our questions about the drinks and food. Their menu is a "sharing menu". I will say that I think the best value are their family style platters. We tried the Mahalo pork which was good. Likely enough for 2-3 people. The Duck Spring Rolls were good but I didn't ask how many came in an order. It's 2 rolls for $18, which is not a great value. The Yaki Skewers were good. We got the shoyu chicken but again it's $15 for 3 skewers so not a great value. Drinks average $18 but they were good and came with fun umbrellas etc. Overall we'd return for drinks and maybe the pork platter. 4 stars for service and theme but 3 stars for overall value. They are right next to the paid lot and do validate but be aware you can get towed if the validation doesn't process for some reason. Yes, we've seen it happen

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

I was staying in the Hampton Inn in Downtown Rochester for a work event and decided to try Lila's…read moreafter 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.

Hundred percent recommend! The ambience of a cozy restaurant tucked into downtown Rochester was…read moregreat. The cocktails were fun and tasty. We shared for small plates which were spectacularly delicious, and our server was so delightful We will be recommending to all our friends and family

Amazing place and amazing owner. Very intimate and comfortable setting. Exceptional cocktails and…read moresmall plates. Reservations only. Will definitely be back.

Love the space and the ambiance. I will go back for sure because the staff is nice!…read more When you walk in, the feng shui is a little off. It's confusing due to the arrangement of the bar and tables. A couple had the attention of the bartender, so we didn't know where to go. The challenge is they need a hostess or two bartenders downstairs. Someone needs to greet people. We decided to just go upstairs. Great move! That's the real gem in this space. The lair in the back of the bar on the top floor is worth the visit. Loooove that area big time. I took a chance and got the Kran drink. Was okay. Next time I will order more traditional. Worth a try.

The vibe and style of the cocktail bar is perfect! The string lights and candles offer perfect…read moreambiant lighting. It's not a big space so if it's a busy night, it will be difficult to find somewhere to sit and it can get pretty loud. There is an upstairs level as well that has some seating and a place for live music. Great cocktails too!

Our family was visiting Rochester from out of town to celebrate our son's college graduation. We…read morebooked the private room at Avvino (Meyer's Den), which turned out to be a great choice. While planning our dinner party months in advance, the communication from Janine was excellent. She helped us develop a 4-course menu that was sure to have something for everyone, including vegan and allergy friendly options. Amy was our server for the evening, and she ensured we had everything we needed to enjoy our evening. The chairs in the Meyer's Den are wide and comfortable, the decor is dark and classy, and being in the basement away from the dining room made it very quiet and easy to converse with family. The room is rather spacious for 12 guests, but could also accommodate a few more people without feeling cramped. Out of the appetizers we selected, the Charred Octopus was very popular and everyone enjoyed it...even those that had never previously eaten octopus. The baby cauliflower dish was also a beautiful presentation, and quite large and enjoyable. The salads, particularly the Charred Hurricane salad, were nice light courses before the entree was served. As for the entrees, the filet mignon was a little on the dry side, but we really enjoyed the light and crispy spinach fritters that accompanied the beef. The salmon was a generous portion of medium rare fish, and there was lot going on with that dish - spicy cauliflower and za'atar potatoes that had some mixed reviews. Folks who ordered the duck breast seemed to enjoy the complex preparation, which had asparagus, green beans, and two pureed sauces - cauliflower ginger and cherry-rhubarb. The doughnut bread pudding with apple pieces and vanilla ice cream was a delicious, decadent way to end the meal. We left rather stuffed, and delighted with the overall experience that allowed our family to celebrate together.

I'd say I had a good experience dining here. It was my birthday and I went in with a few friends…read more We were promptly attended to. I ordered a mocktail to start off and it was pretty good. For appetizers, we got the roasted beets and the bone marrow. Both were good. I got the duck breast for entree and my friends got the carrot cavatelli and lobster bucatini. We all enjoyed our dishes. The duck was succulent and roasted just enough. The Brussel sprouts that came on the side were a disappointment though. For dessert, I ordered ricotta pine nut tart with lemon sorbet. The tart was very subtle in flavor but good. My friends ordered the bread pudding which was great as well. Overall, very satisfied with the food and service. Can be back!

Well this is a gem of a restaurant in the city of Rochester!!!! I just left La Bola with my family…read morecelebrating my nieces graduation and I cannot praise this place enough. From our hostess Jenna being so kind and accommodating to the table placement and the food was lick your fingers clean. The beautifully decorated seating area and bar is very inviting. We had the shrimp scampi, lamb kabobs Focaccia and basmati rice. We ordered a second Focaccia cause it was damn good the first time. All cooked to perfection. Well seasoned and the perfect portion size. If I'm ever in Rochester again I'll be back. Our thanks to the chef..... just delicious.

I had high expectations for this place based on the reviews, but boy I was disappointed with the…read morefood! The ambience was more like an open food hall meets bar venue but somehow it didn't click with me. We were the only other occupied table for a weekday dinner. Service was prompt but that's probably the only good thing. I got a mocktail which was watery and patatas bravas for appetizer. It was good but a bit saltier for my palate. I got the duck confit which was deplorable. The duck leg was scaly and dry and the sauce and the cauliflower didn't make up for it. My friend got the house burger and she said she liked it. I'm glad we didn't order dessert, it may have been another disappointment. Overall, a meh experience.