A neighbor mentioned this place, so we decided to check it out for dinner. I ordered the…read morebourbon-glazed salmon with roasted vegetables, and my wife chose the mushroom ravioli. Both dishes were well prepared, and we ended up sharing a slice of cheesecake because neither of us wanted to skip dessert. The atmosphere felt comfortable without being too formal, making it a nice spot for an unhurried evening out.

Raices Mexican Restaurant is definitely worth checking out! (I'm littlerly writing this and the…read moreguys chair behind me just broke and folded in on itself and the poor guys on the ground.... ummmm...OCWARD! ) The complimentary chips they bring to the table when you walk in are absolutely to die for--fresh, warm, and impossible to stop eating. The salsa is just as fresh and pacThe drinks were strong and delicious, and the food came out incredibly fast, which was a pleasant surprise. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. Great service, great food, and a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back.... But definitely getting a booth! They lost a star for there unsafe seating situationship..... !

Mothers' Day Brunch was amazing! Food,drinks, service all of it. So glad the weather was gorgeous…read moreand we could enjoy the outside patio and play some games. Absolutely love this place.​

Had a very unfortunate experience tonight at this restaurant. Our waitress, Julia was fantastic,…read morebut so many things outside her control went very wrong. Tried to address it with the owner & politely share the issues with her, but she was completely uncooperative, argumentative and defensive. Asked for an adjustment to our bill, she yanked it out of my hand and stormed away...Wait, it got worse... she called the police on us. They arrived, we discussed the incident, we paid our bill and then she had had the audacity to ask the police to trespass us! We'll NEVER be back!

I couldn't be happier to have this inventive distillery so close to home. Just when you think their…read morelatest theme can't be topped, the Weiss team somehow raises the bar again. The creativity, craftsmanship, and sheer effort that go into bringing each concept to life are truly extraordinary. One of the highlights of every visit is seeing Tina, Jake, and Nick behind the bar. They're incredibly welcoming, and their cocktail skills are second to none. The banana rum is nothing short of magical, but I'm also a big fan of their gin, sotol, and aquavit. Bravo to the team on the current theme, Wild Wild Weiss! I'm looking forward to making my way through the entire cocktail menu.

We went right back to the 80s last night. Weiss got it all right - the music, the neon, the smoke…read moremachine. They themed it all the way and we loved it. Honestly, the cocktails were the least successful part. Overly sweet, overly tart, bourbon was not great. They are a distilling company and use their own spirits at the speakeasy bar. Personally, I think you are asking for trouble trying to make bourbon outside of Kentucky, but to each his own. Vodka was the best of the spirits we tried. Next month they are doing wild west theme...Giddyup!

This was our 2nd time here in the last month and surprised there were no reviews yet! This place is…read morefantastic (reservations are a good idea) - the food excellent, great service, good selection of local craft beer. Chef creates some mouth watering daily specials - this night it was the "summer salad" or " herb crusted French cut pork chops" - both delicious. Will add some pictures. They have both inside and outside dining area (screened in) - not right on river, but it's very visible close by. Sombra may not have a lot to offer, but Rum Runners definitely makes the trip worth it!

My first visit and I was excited to try the Korean Pork Belly Bahn Mi - anything with pork belly!…read moreIgnoring the faux pas that bahn mi hails from Vietnam rather than the stated Korea, I was hopeful. What a disappointment! I was served a 6" soft bun with a mere 1/2" of something inside. Pork belly which is the advertised main ingredient was more like pulled pork and it was shredded to smithereens. I could not detect any pickled vegetables nor spice that you'd expect. Cucumber pieces were evident as was the cilantro and garlic mayo. I opted fo forgo the fries and had the soup which was Tomato Basil - tasty but accompanied with the cellophane soda biscuits one expects at a cheap diner. The saddest part was the price of $19. Nothing in this meal warranted that. It was a $10 sandwich at best. Adding insult to injury would be to swap out the fries for a salad for an additional $5. A bit steep compared to most other restaurants. Plus the repeated mentioning of a charge of $5 for splitting on the menu is off-putting.

Stopped by Fireside Kitchen and was really impressed. The place is super trendy inside and almost…read morefeels like you're not in the area anymore. The bar is a great spot to hang out, and the overall vibe is really cool. The servers were all very friendly. They seemed pretty new and didn't know the menu inside and out yet, but everyone was pleasant and eager to help. One thing that caught my attention was seeing the cook hanging out near the bar instead of in the kitchen--kind of odd, but not a big deal. The food was excellent. The salmon was cooked perfectly, the short rib pasta was outstanding, and the pork belly appetizer was absolutely delicious and a great way to start the meal. It's a little more expensive than most places around here, but the quality of the food makes it worth it. Overall, Fireside Kitchen is a great addition to the area, and we'll definitely be back.

I saw the photo of the ceaser salad online and thought it looked amazing. I ordered that with…read moregrilled salmon. Sadly, it was nothing like the photo. The salmon was well done and was really small. Their drinks are pretty pricey yet, there is barely any alcohol in them. Waste of calories at that point. The ambiance was very nice and our waitress was very friendly and understood food allergies. There was a private event in the speakeasy so we didn't get to experience that. But we did go down there before we left just to check it out. It was nice.

Ambiance is great. Sunday night; so there was music which…read morewas a lovely addition. No cover which is always nice. Food was very good!!

Everything was great but particularly the ambiance. Love these secret speakeasy's!…read moreThe old fashioned was really good. The meal was great and they made it easy for to share.

The Eastman is a cool, basement level speakeasy. The door is located in the back, but otherwise not…read morehard to find. This cocktail bar is small, low ceiling with low lighting, and simple decor. Their menu is a small book of interesting, and priced as such, cocktails. Each has a fun name. They do offer a small list of beer and wine, and obviously you can order a standard drink as well. They have a few snack offerings, but there is no full menu. A friend and I went at the right time, the late end of happy hour on a Friday, but before any crowd. We did not have a reservation, but they were quiet when we arrived and we were seated immediately. They do have a 90 minute table limit for busy nights. The service was fantastic all around. We both enjoyed our drinks and the atmosphere. This may be the best place in Rochester for a drink.

I found out about this place on Instagram and we stopped by last week when we were out to dinner to…read morecheck it out, and were able to visit for a drink this weekend. I love the little speak easy bars popping up all over the city, it is a fun way to use the space. During the day, this is a hallway that leads to a barber shop, then turns into a bar during the evening. I loved the dark aesthetic, with the black lace draped tiny lamps at each table and the slightly spooky Halloween vibe. The people working here were incredibly nice and helpful and very eager to serve drinks and make this a fun evening. We came as a pre-dinner cocktail, since I am trying to eat around the city and visit as many establishments as I can. I liked their very themed menu, and their additional Halloween drinks. They had a lot of very creative types of infused liquors to try, ranging from candy infused to meat infused alcohols. But we went for the very standard espresso martini (since we are trying them at as many places as possible) and a very tropical martini. The espresso one was good, not quite at the top of my list, but I am a very big fan of Dessert Oasis, which is right above this bar and I am told shares owners. The tropical one, called For My Fans, was excellent. I would get that one again. This seems like a fun place to go, especially with friends, for quick a drink and to try new flavors.

I absolutely fell in love with this spot when I went. Connected to one of my other favorite spots,…read moreHouse of Shamrock, this speak easy is gorgeous and a great space to rent out for a party. Cocktails galore, wide choice of liquors for your own preferences and of course wine and beer. The space is dark, but well lit, moody but expressive. Obviously a play on the owner's heritage, I want to say he told me this but I could be making it up. The service was nothing short of impeccable, and the bartender made sure she understood my likes and dislikes when making my drink. I usually go on some random kick for a while (old fashioned, revolvers, vodka gimlets, sambuca, etc) and she was fantastic. I hear they moved to an event only space now, but if you get a chance do go.

A bit bummed about this one, honestly. Looked great. We were out for a dinner nearby, so figured we…read morewould try this spot while out there. I looked online and saw they took reservations, yet this function was closed completely on their website. Decided to just stop by, but found them not even open on a Saturday night. Asked at the sports bar and were told it was reservations or private events only. No response when asked how you even make a reservation when the reservations are closed completely. Disappointing.

Nice bar, but the place stunk of cleaning products when we walked in, thankfully when sat we…read morecouldn't smell it too much. Ordered an espresso martini, wasn't made very well at all. Saw a group later who looked like they were drinking espresso martinis too, there's had a way better head and served in a different glass. The glass she used for ours, was just odd.

This place is whack. We were totally excited to try this joint out. We found seating at the Bar…read more First initially encountered was great. The young girl behind the bar WAS attentive. But then as the night went on the girl became busy with tidying up the place. The guy bartender totally was dismissive. We had to uncomfortably wave at him because he was too busy entertaining everybody else aside from us. Not a, "are you guys ok? Can I get anything else for you?" Nope, we became an afterthought. He'd rather entertain people who can't order a proper dry martini correctly. I dunno, maybe he deemed We didnt belong there. I guess thats how they weed out people they dont want going in there. Im extremely disappointed. I had high hopes of this place being classy, but then ended up realizing they'd rather entertain pretentious patrons. Find me elsewhere. I'll just be one less patron they have to think about huh?

A very cute speakeasy that's perfect for enjoying drinks with friends without feeling overly…read morecrowded. As soon as you walk in you're greeted by a whimsical atmosphere with dim lighting and thoughtfully curated photos lining the walls. Their cocktail menu offers a great variety of creative handcrafted drinks. We visited near the end of the evening so they were out of a few of their signature cocktails. However I was pleasantly surprised when I challenged the head mixologist to create something refreshing based on a few flavor preferences I shared. He absolutely delivered which ended up being one of my favorite parts of the experience and a great example of their attention to customer service and creativity. I'd definitely return to see what else they have to offer and highly recommend it if you're looking for a uniquely intimate spot with great cocktails and an inviting ambiance.

With this being a speakeasy, they really don't make it easy to find…read more We walked around the block multiple times and finally had to call to get directions. It's literally in a back alley with no signage but a tree on the door. They had a very eclectic cocktail menu and the food menu was amazing. We ordered the crab cakes and were wowed by the flavor!