Best restaurant in Rochester. The food, service, drinks and atmosphere are spectacular.

Great meal! Excellent service. Outdoor dining is welcomed after being inside all winter

The best restaurant in Rochester by far. Very consistent in both food quality and service

We visited last minute for a birthday date and were very impressed with the tasty food and modern ambience. While the place is reputed to be of NYC chef fame- or some such thing- the staff didn't take themselves too seriously (like some other local stuffy places. I'm looking at you, Revelry). My Husband and I shared an appetizer, shared a dinner, shared a dessert and had our own cocktails. The server was great with that set up and talked to us about with menu items were house specialities. We'll definitely be back. read more

Delicious food, overall good service. Lovely atmosphere. Great date night restaurant. Shrimp Risotto was quite delicious. Server recommended the "signature dessert" of butterscotch pot de crème. I bristled as he explained to me what pot de crème was, as 1) I know what it is, and 2) I hadn't asked him what it was. I ordered it and did not like it at all. In fact, I ordered a different dessert five minutes later. While I did not ask him to remove the cost of the pot de crème from the bill, I thought, given how attentive he'd been all evening, he would have inquired as to why the butterscotch dessert remained virtually untouched and why I ordered a different dessert immediately after tasting it. That being said, it's a great place, I would definitely go again. Just wouldn't get the pot de crème lol. read more

We've been here twice and the food is amazing! Our 1st trip was for my 50th with our son and his fiancé. It was so good, we went back 2 weeks later alone! I want to go back and just order apps! The tuna tartare, smoked trout and lobster aguachile were delicious. But on the 2nd visit, they had a charred octopus that's was amazing! I loved the scallops and my son & husband raved about the duck confit. Our servers- Christa & Sean we're attentive and knowledgeable! Loved it! read more

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Redd's was everything I heard about and more. The whole experience was amazing. The dim lighting and warm color schemes makes Redd's a very warm and cozy atmosphere. The server was polite and full of knowledge about the entire menu. The cacio e pepe was simple and high quality the server informed us the the pasta was made in house that morning. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. The prosciutto pizza was amazing the fresh arugula contrasted the prosciutto. This was an all around great experience read more

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They wished us happy anniversary when we arrived and were treated to a glass of champagne. Very nice. Then I had a delicious scallop dinner. My husband had the pasta and wasn't as excited abt it as I was about mine. Also enjoyed a nice red wine. We sat kitty corner to each other, which we love. The atmosphere was just okay in the restaurant as a whole, but overall I loved it read more

Amazing! The service, the atmosphere and the food! Everything was delicious and I will absolutely go back. It was the perfect date night restaurant. read more

The experience from the ambiance, to the staff, to the food and everything in between was just outstanding. If I could give more stars I would! Favorites were the smoked trout and the lobster risotto! read more

REDD - Lobster risotto - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I've been here a few times now and I haven't had a negative experience! The wings are to die for! The menu is always changing which is a plus for me! I haven't had a bad meal here! Try it read more

Call it 4.5 stars but Yelp doesn't let you do that. We've eaten in most of the "finer" restaurants in Rochester and none of them match Redd. It just feels different, almost like you're not in Rochester. The atmosphere is not too loud and not too pretentious. The service is excellent. Alexandra was very knowledgeable of the menu and gracious and welcoming. We also spoke with Christa and she was warm and approachable as well. The food was also excellent. The pork belly appetizer was tremendous with a nice little bit from the apples. I had the scallops and wife had the steak and both were as excellent of dishes you're going to find. The only hiccup we experienced was what seemed like some old decaf coffee with dessert. We went for an anniversary dinner and it was everything we wanted it to be. The big leagues of dining is finally in Rochester read more

Someone posted in a wine group tonight on Facebook. I couldn't have been more excited to respond. This is my response. In 2011 I had the best restaurant experience ever, at Redd Restaurant in Yountville, Napa Valley with 1 Michelin star. After we had the most delicious and perfect service I needed to know more about the owner/chef. I wanted a job there. Found out that Richard Reddington the owner/chef had another restaurant about to open a few blocks away. The town is Yountville in Napa Valley and at the time that tiny town of 1×1 square miles of a population 3,000 people had more Michelin Stars then any where in the world per capita. I got a job a few days later at his new restaurant Reddwood. I worked there for 4 years and enjoyed catering to people who enjoyed some of the greatest Italian inspired food. Richard left Yountville closing both his restaurants so he could return to where he grew up. So if you want so of the best God damn food in NY State its Redd...same concept just a different coast. https://www.reddrochester.com/ read more

We went last night and I want to go back tonight. Everything was exceptional from the drinks to the food to the service to the atmosphere. They noticed we were celebrating a birthday so they brought out our shared dessert with a candle and didn't sing Happy Birthday and I thanked them for sparing my dignity for it. We sat outside and it was a lovely evening, it started getting a little chilly and the heaters came on. Thank you to everyone who made my birthday dinner special last night, we'll definitely be back! read more

Terrific food and drinks. We went quite late and were treated graciously. Such a beautiful space, open-concept with banquet seating and lots of windows. I highly recommend and can't wait to go back! read more

Such a great and well designed restaurant. Upscale restaurant with Manhattan vibes in little Rochester. Very cozy and the food is locally sourced. So good. Parking offered. Will definitely visit again. read more

REDD - Mushroom and mozzarella pizza - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Super cool ambiance! Food was excellent- the BEST halibut we've ever had!!! Perfection! Prosciutto Pizza- fantastic! read more

This is, by far, the finest meal I've enjoyed in Rochester in several years. It holds its own against any New York, Boston, or Chicago menu. The staff is wonderful and the drinks and bar are fantastic. Eat here now. Don't wait. read more

Amazing dinner and drinks The halibut and steak were incredible . The sage sour is one of the most interesting drinks in s ever had. Best dining experience in Rochester read more

Redd Rochester has been on my list of places to try....it didn't disappoint. I placed my order yesterday to pick up today. It was hot and ready when I arrived. Wings are delicious, cornbread in on par, spicy margaritas yum. Fries- handcut and perfect. Only eh thing was the burger but will try again in normal times. Overall, an enjoyable meal and looking forward to dining in at some point in the future read more

REDD - Dinner - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Amazing food, atmosphere, bartenders. I cannot express enough how incredible this restaurant was. This is the beginning of a birthday tradition. Hats off, chef. Incredible. read more

Had the lobster, mushroom risotto and halibut, I think the inside is just too pretty for how average the food was! Lobster was good, risotto was really average tasting, and halibut was salty outside dry inside. I mean not terrible but I think the restaurant sells itself as a nice restaurant w great food and it's just not great food so it feels extra disappointing. And service was random af, the maitre d / manger was nice and just kept aimlessly walking around, but we had 2 servers and just a bunch of random people giving us food and taking our order. Idk if our main waiter was just bad or if the restaurant is crazy disorganized. It's not terrible but it's def not great. And their signature cocktails were real average / random, like manhattans and Moscow mules in the summer?? read more

It's wood fired pizza (just like about 10 other places in Rochester) and a handful of main dishes. I just don't get the hype.

Having been to Redd and Redd Wood in Yountville, I had high hopes for this experience and it fell short. The butternut squash soup and mixed salad were good. Not sure if the soup was microwaved as it the temp was cool until I got deeper in the bowl and then it was super hot. The tuna tuna tartare was good, texture was nice but lacking much tuna. After a 20-25 minute wait we received our entrees. I ordered the duck confit, which I found to be tough and chewy and the lentils underneath were very undercooked and salty. I think there was one, maybe two halved brussel sprouts to the side. I sent the dish back, which I do rarely. My husband ordered the steak, medium. It was medium rare (which I preferred and ate the rarest pieces in place of my dinner.) The char on the steak was heavy and killed the flavor of the au jus. Tasted like a steak off of a home grill frankly...just underwhelming. We brought a special (and very expensive) bottle of wine which a busser attempted to remove from the table with a good 3-4 oz remaining. When I asked her to leave it she argued that it was likely "all sediment anyways". She poured it in my husband's glass, sediment free as it was only a 2013 cab. Lastly, a blondie for dessert that was dry/hard and also extremely underwhelming. If you're going to charge the prices you do, you need a stronger presence in your kitchen and a stronger, more mature waitstaff. Oh, it was also my birthday, which was mentioned on the reservation and never acknowledged. read more

I like this place. Restaurant is modern and cozy. Service is welcoming and professional. Food is very delicious. Yes I recommend to visit this place. read more

We made a reservation for a special birthday dinner for a family member 2 weeks in advance. Was notified at 6:03 for a 7:30 reservation that our reservation had been canceled. The reason......the staff had been working a lot of hours and they wanted to give them a long Labor Day weekend. Very understandable but the famous California restaurateur and his staff didn't feel it was necessary to let his customers know in advance so they could make other arrangements. Thanks for making our family members birthday a pain in the $%^ for us. Ken A read more

Good food as always and good service. Tried a few appetizers and the special for the day. The staff paced the meal well so we never felt rushed. read more

Lots of outdoor seating, however we sat inside for our meal. There's a cool bar area and open kitchen you can see back into. The cocktails were delicious, I got a mezcal one and highly recommend it. We tried multiple appetizers before ordering our meal. Everything was so fresh and tasted excellent. The portion sizes were large, I ordered a wood fired pizza and took some home. read more

We were very disappointed in this meal- especially for what we paid. My husband got the ramen and I got the roasted chicken and both had very poor flavor and were not cooked to the standards that this restaurant portrays. The appetizers of the lobster risotto and pork steam buns were okay- but still nothing to blow you away. Overall we were very sad to have spent so much money on a subpar meal. We will not be going back. read more

Wow. I could just say Wow and leave it at that but I won't. Richard did not disappoint with his restaurant Redd. Everything and everyone was amazing. We were lucky enough to score 8 p.m. reservations for tonight to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Parking is plentiful, their is some outdoor seating with umbrellas in front but they were not serving at those tables. It was very busy at 8 and at first it felt extremely loud but once seated conversation was not an issue. This is fine dining but it's not pretentious. We were welcomed by our server immediately and offered water if our choice and presented with wine and beer list and a cocktail menu. Our server shared with us his favorite cocktails. I'm a whiskey girl so I went with the Spicy Peach a combination of rye whiskey and peach and your choice of spiciness, mild, medium or hot and complete with a ring of jalapeño. My husband went with one of the servers favorites the Plum Rush a combination of gin, honey, plum, lemon and plum bitters. I stuck with the Spicy Peach for round two and my husband tried the Orange Whip which was a combination of rum, tequila, orange and ginger served in a martini glass. Nice decor modern and urban, exposed duct work, nice wood floors, candles on the table, heavy cloth napkins and nice weight silverware. Many of the seating areas are booths and combination booth and chairs which are really neatly upholstered in a tweed like fabric and leather on the booths. We started with two appetizers one of which was a nightly special pork belly on steamed buns with slaw. It came with 2 and they were generously portioned. The flavor and texture of the pork belly was phenomenal, really truly an experience for the taste buds. We also ordered the shrimp tempura off the starters. Excellent flavor with a hint of heat and a nice crunch to the tempura. Presentation was perfect. Your food is delivered as it's ready, the tempura came out first followed by the pork belly minutes later which was nice as it was hot and fresh. Our server was helpful with suggestions and knowledgeable about the menu. I went with the roasted chicken entree that was presented on a layering of mole, polenta and corn. The chicken was juicy and tender with a delightful crispy skin. The mole and polenta were so flavorful and the corn was so nice and sweet. My husband went with the halibut that was flavored with curry atop jasmine rice and clams with chorizo. Both dishes were amazing, my husband said it would be hard to not order the halibut again the second time if it is still in the menu. We also ordered an appetizer sized portion of the scallops to share. Two large and perfectly seared scallops on top of a mix of tiny cauliflower, capers, golden raisins and almonds. We passed on coffee as is was about 9:30 and they have a barista that makes excellent lattes I was told. We did save room for dessert and there were three choices this evening. We passed on the dark chocolate option and went with the butterscotch creme pot and the blondie. Both were good the butterscotch was light and airy and enough to share. The blondie was absolutely fabulous, great crispy texture nice sweet center with creme fresh in top. My hubby shared two small bites somewhat unwilling, kidding. We were not rushed, we felt like important guests and everything was perfect. Nice mood lighting, music and fresh decor. The wall of cookbooks and the mini cookbooks that hold your bill for dinner are pretty cute and unique. Lots of staff buzzing around and a few designated to making sure everyone is attended to and happy. We did see Richard coming out fo the kitchen to connect with some guests and he seemed calm, cool and collected. Our server said to stay tuned for lunch in the very near future and brunch is possible as well. We will definitely be back. I noticed all sorts of apparel in guests from dressy to casual. The serving staff are decked out in dark denim, chambray button downs and long aprons. This is an excellent place to celebrate or just come for the wood fired pizza and local beer. Prices are what I would expect and we closed out at $184 before tip, and we ordered quite a bit for the evening as we were excited to try many items. Go you won't be disappointed! Richard is James Beard and Michelin Star approved and he definitely had our vote. Thanks for coming back home Richard! read more

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This restaurant is so over priced and hyped! The food is terrible and was served cold and awful tasting! I would never recommend or return!!

Food snobs and ordinary people who are just looking for some great food will love this place. It's fine dIning without the antiquity. I loved the roasted chicken, perfectly cooked to an ivory color, but moist and properly seasoned, crisp skin included. The pork belly appetizer was caramelized to perfection. The julienne burdock and slightly tart apple along with the curly endive balances the richness. It's a good thing we double ordered that. (We had a party of five.). The rigatoni was so delicious that one in a couple forgot to share with the other. Hilarious. The staff was great, and even one who seemed to be a newbie tried his best. I would definitely return and bring visiting friends here to show them why we decided to make Rochester our home away from home. read more

Excellent food and a great atmosphere. Both the clams and Prosciutto pizza were excellent, but the burnt cheesecake was out of this world. Waitstaff was very friendly. We did not make reservations and it was quite busy, but we were able to snag one of the last open tables and get seated immediately (Saturday @ 7pm). My only complaint is that the drink prices are a bit steep - $12 for a local beer and $15 for an old fashioned. Also worth a mention, be prepared to eat a credit card fee as well. read more

REDD - Clams with black rice - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Amazing food. Great atmosphere!!! I went for brunch with a group so we were able to share and try several dishes. The pizzas are delicious (with the smoked salmon breakfast pizza being my favorite) and definitely do yourself a favor by ordering the pancakes!!! I will most certainly be back for more!! read more

Mediocre at best. Heard this place was THE place to go in town, but were very disappointed such that we went elsewhere for dessert and drinks. Seating up front was great, our waitress was great, but as others on this string have commented, the execution and organization was mediocre at best and downright bad! We went for our anniversary and let the team know that we were planning a nice night out for this celebration and would be planning for dinner, wine, desserts, etc. Our appetizers were out in reasonable time and were good, but for the price not at all mind-blowing. Our dinners were served as we were in the middle of eating our appetizers with the plates having to be pushed aside to make room, and the $80.00 bottle of wine we ordered never showed up. We ordered a side dish with our meals that never came. The food itself was rather uninspired, and with little nuance. Although definitely not bad, just not as great as I would expect--particularly at that price point, actually quite forgettable. 2 places where they did shine however, were the signature cocktails which had excellent depth of character, and in the seasoning of the food itself. We have been to many higher end restaurants where there is no salt or pepper readily available on the table, which is fine but then the seasoning from the kitchen had better be perfect, and often it is not--being either too bland or way to salty. Although our dishes weren't anything to write home about, they were seasoned perfectly. Finally, as we left and were on the expressway to have after dinner drinks and dessert at what we think is the best place in town--the Cub Room, we were called to let us know we forgot our leftovers which were never brought to us and we assumed had been forgotten given the tone of the rest the meal. Lastly, did they really say Michelin star or is there another category like "Michigan star" because based on our experience I would hesitate to include this place with the likes of chefs and restaurants like that of Dominique Crenn. We are more than happy to pay for excellent food and service, and have done so all around the world, but to be honest we could have gone to Appleby's tonight and had the same experience for less than half the price! I should say that our experience should in no way reflect on our waitress--she was excellent, and tried her best for service recovery but unfortunately the rest of our experience overshadowed her attempts. read more

Perfectly executed dishes with a great variety of influences from different world cuisines. Not too locked into any specific part of the world, which is refreshing. Bar cocktails are also perfect. Wine list is probably better geared for the fall menu, so we will be back to check it out later this year. Now, the service is limping a bit, but they are trying. read more

My girlfriend and I went for Sunday brunch last week. It's very trendy and modern as I anticipated. Reservations were easy to grab right online. The menu looked amazing. I was torn between the shrimp and grits and the huevos rancheros, and ended up going with the later. Accompanied with some coffee and champagne, the huevos were great. I did add hot sauce as I prefer a kick, but there were great layers of scrambled eggs, chorizo, beans, and tortillas. There were fried tortilla shoe strings on top which were really hard to get in your mouth, I could've done without those. My girlfriend got the burger and they were respectful of her dairy free request. I'm excited to go back for dinner! read more

I have to let others know how our experience was at Redd. Restaurant was well put together visually. Open concept, very appealing. Arrived early for a cocktail, 3 of us, 1, one, cocktail menu , when asked for another was told they were sparse and tender turned away , until I said I wouldn't keep it another one was offered. Hmmmm Service was ok but inattentive for the most part, very slow, little communication with our waiter. App of clams with butter sauce, WAY too salty, 3 broken clam shells. NEVER serve broken clam shells as customer will not know if they were broken before cooking and spoiled. Like cooking 101. Meal special, pasta with red meat sauce WAY too salty. Small child's serving for sure. $26 for small serving of pasta....no not in Rochester. Should of asked $$ before ordering...me bad Steak ordered and came cut in piece?? Yes pieces.... Hmmmm never had that before, like did I get only a portion of my steak or a piece of another's, was it all cooked before hand and pieced in as orders came? For $39, I can cut my own after I look at the whole steak cooked on my plate. I get it, it's a cost factor for sure. Overall was expecting a lot more from all the hub hub , average dining experience, would give it a 4 out if 10. Sorry Rochester. read more

Loved the steak the tuna tartare, the redd wine everything was amazing ! I don't live in the area, but I would definitely come back if ever in Rochester. read more

We went to Redd for my boyfriend's birthday dinner with his family. It was packed and had a fantastic atmosphere. Between the 6 of us, we ordered the majority of the items on the menu. Everything was delicious! I had a pizza and it was exactly what I wanted. We got onion rings to share amongst the table and they were some of the best we'd ever had. Our server was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend Redd. read more