Amazing food, wine, service. Atmosphere was very cool and something different; definitely worth…read morechecking out if you like seafood and wine.

We absolutely loved this place! Came here for date night and made reservations the day before. You…read moreget to sit at the counter and watch them prepare and cook all the food right in front of you. It was such a fun experience and quite impressive given how small the space is. My favorite dish was the New England Chowder Style Fish Soup. It was so fresh and flavorful. The cod tasted so good with the potatoes, carrots, onions and parsley. All of our dishes were prepared by a very friendly lady who immigrated from the DR. Everything tasted incredible and we left feeling very satiated. Definitely can't wait to come back! Would recommend making reservations beforehand since there's only space for ~16 ppl.

I was in there 2/12 and should have trusted my instincts, I bought 2 pounds of scallops and 2…read morepounds of lobster meat. When I brought the scallops home they were slimy I should have went back that day but they were closed. I called back and the owner has terrible customer service skills, she must think everyone is trying to screw her over. I honestly was just calling to let her know they were bad and I wasn't even worried about my money back. She immediately got defensive saying how all of the restaurants got 40 pounds and no one said they were bad. I just don't want them to kill anyone with bad scallops. They have a smell and are slimy... I probably won't go back although they were nice the day of purchasing when resolving conflicts she could work on those customer service skills. Not everyone is there to screw you over. I had to throw away the scallops they smelt of amonia

Great Ocean seafood sold me some Dungeon's crab legs that have snails or some defects stuck all…read moreover them looks like they were diseased and lesions just growing all over them she told me they were good and would not exchange them or refine bad business

It's been quite some years since I've been back to Velvet Belly and boy am I glad to be back!…read more It wasn't even on my radar to try again until I was invited to go to a networking event in their private area upstairs. I had some delicious tapas during the event, but then wanted an actual meal afterwards. I sat at the bar and my bartender was hilarious and patient helping me figure out which drink to order. I ended up having the Healthy Kick which was absolutely delicious and refreshing. I love ginger and it was full of that spicy flavor that I like. For my meal, I had the almond crusted scallops, the halibut and the olive oil cake. If my stomach allowed me, I would've had the entire three course over again. Lots of excellent flavor with everything balancing each other as well as as a beautiful presentation. I will absolutely put this back in my rotation!

I miss the bakery, maybe I am too biased?…read more This place was just pretentious and ridiculous. Portions are just so so miniscule. Thinnest sushi rolls I have ever seen. Normally they are $15, $10 at happy hour. Sushi nachos were worse than Nosh and again pretty small but not bad. Sushi tacos weren't tacos, they were just a few slices of fish and rice in a nori wrapper. Nothing was bad, but it was also not good. If I got that meal at Wegmans that would be about what I expect. I will say the the oysters were very large and probably a good spot for $1.. Nothing about this place was impressive to me, especially sitting at the bar for 30 minutes with my card sitting on the bill waiting for the bartender to cash us out. Tldr: pretentious, insanely overpriced, small portions, bland food, go to Wegmans.

Service was great! Was up front about wait for oysters. But at $1 each how can you blame them for…read morebeing busy. Jus gotta b patient cause it's well worth it. Had 6 varieties and tried all 6! Rest of the food was also great! Octopus is also a must! Will be back for sure

Lento has been one of my go-tos for special celebrations for many years. It's the only restaurant…read morein Rochester I've found that pushes high-quality food, local ingredients and an always changing menu. Making reservations at 5pm, we were quickly seated at our requested location in the dining room. Due to being happy hour (5pm - 6pm), their oysters are $2 each. Choosing several, I found them enjoyable. Without any sauces, you can truly taste the pure oyster and all its flavours. A salad caught my eye; the Charred Spanish Octopus Salad was phenomenal. All the components worked beautifully together, and the octopus is one of the most tender octopus I've had anywhere. The Smoked Bluefish Salad was also phenomenal. Smokey bluefish served with a baguette and pickled red onions; this was a great starter. Only thing I wish they've done is toasted the slices of baguette. For mains, I opted in for their Pan Seared Wild Wolf Fish. This was cooked beautifully. The fish was tender, dense and moist. The side of blue crab, shiitake mushrooms & leek risotto with a lemon dill beurre blanc sauce was amazing. The sauce didn't overpower the natural taste of the fish and in fact elevated the entire dish. As for her, she opted in for the Potato Gnocchi. This was served with house-made pork sausage, chestnut mushrooms, tomato & Italian cheeses. A wonderful and rustic dish that's pure and taste like home. For dessert, we both ordered the Profiteroles. One with their house-made honey and pistachio ice cream and the other with their house-made strawberry sorbet. An excellent way to end and excellent meal. It's worth noting the service from Georgina and her helper Ally was impeccable. Georgina checked on us regularly, gave us great insight and was an overall pleasure. The quality of food, quality of service and overall atmosphere makes this one of my favourite restaurants.

This is one of our new (to us) favorite spots to go to and to bring our friends and family to that…read morehaven't tried it yet! Our first visit was in January and we've been back 2 more times already. The main dining room is down stairs. The bar area upstairs seems very lively and inviting as well, and I've heard there's patio seating we want to try in the late spring. Service was excellent and very attentive. We loved everything we tried. You can do things traditional tapas style or you can go the appetizer and entree route. We had the calamari to start and some cocktails. For our entrees we each ordered the "feature" of the evening -- my fiance got the steak and I got the salmon. My fiance is pretty 50/50 on how good his steak experiences are in restaurants and he was very satisfied with the entree he had. My salmon cakes were SO good, everything tasted very fresh. The server also did a great job recommending a white wine to pair with my meal. We finished off with our dessert, I had the flourless chocolate torte and my fiance had (I can't recall exactly) a banana cream cheese churro I think? The desserts were amazing every time we've gone. We've had more chances to try other tapas items, the arancini is delicious as well. Also of note was that we had a good group dining experience here in February for a family members birthday. Overall if you haven't tried this spot make sure you do!

Oh so okayish! The vibe and the underground seating were great! In fact that's the high point of…read morethis restaurant! But, the food was average. We got the Brussels sprouts and arancini for appetizers. Both were so so. I got the 180 mocktail, which was good. The shrimp naan pizza was pretty basic but good. Our waiter seemed very nice. Based on his recommendation, we tried the banana cheesecake dessert which was terrible! Honestly, there's not much to talk about the food. But, if you want a cool space to hang out, this is your spot! They also outsource dishes from the neighboring Italian restaurant, Sagra. I probably won't be back.

Found this place after looking for oysters in the area. They have $1 Oyster Thursdays!!! Amazing…read morestaff and solid drinks! Would highly recommend!

We came here to try a vesper. It was good. The food menu looked good but I didn't order a meal. The…read morepickles were fresh and the fries were tasty. I'd come back for dinner. I thought that the food prices looked expensive for the ambiance. It would be a nice place for a work dinner or first date.

We sat on the patio and had a perfect birthday dinner. My…read morehusband and I shared the date night special. We started with a delicious bottle of wine followed by our choice of appetizer, salad and entree. Each choice was delicious( artichoke French, Caesar salad, chicken French and shrimp scampi. Finishing with a strawberry crème brûlée. The best part was that I never once felt rushed from course to course. It was a very pleasant evening.

Took my kid there who attend school locally. Great atmosphere great food great service!!read more

Celebrated my husband's birthday here on Sunday and had a great experience on the patio! Everyone…read morewas super accommodating and nice. The steak was cooked to perfection, the pasta was creamy and delicious, and the brussels sprouts were amazing. Great drinks, solid vibes, and a fantastic date night out--we'll definitely be back.

During our meal, our waiter dropped a knife that fell directly into my leg, causing a deep cut that…read morewas bleeding enough that it had to be wrapped and treated on the spot. Accidents happen, and I understand that. What was completely unacceptable was how the restaurant handled it afterward. There was barely an apology, nothing on our bill was comped, and no manager offered to follow up or even ask whether I needed medical attention. Afterward, when it became clear that the cut required medical attention, I called the restaurant to let them know. Even then, there was no offer to cover the medical expenses or take any responsibility. The response was essentially, "Sorry it happened, and good luck." For a restaurant, how you respond when a customer is injured on your premises says a lot about how much you value your guests. I wasn't expecting special treatment--I expected basic concern, accountability, and professionalism. Unfortunately, we received none of those. I will never return.

A must visit if you're in the Rochester area…read more This was an expected gem in the Rochester area. After seeing it on a TikTok visit, we knew we had to try it. They had a good variety of different fish options with good portion sizes. For $14, I got 2 large catfish filets and fries. It was hot, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. I could have easily visited again and again. The staff were also incredibly nice and friendly. There are places to sit inside but this is more of a takeout location.

All I can say is chef's kiss. This restaurant is certainly a hole in the wall but the food was…read moregreat. There are a number of options for seafood. I got the perch sandwich and fried green tomatoes. It was such a treat. The staff was very nice. I wish that there was a better waiting area, like a few more seats. I'm sure this is a local staple.

Pizza and Subs go-to…read more Do you ever feel like eating like you did in college, just for a night? Chicken finger subs, steak and cheese, pizza, a variety of fried treats? Tasty faves just the way you want them. Rock solid reliable, close by, not too expensive, and the folks there are so kind and helpful. This is the kind of place that earns customer loyalty and is a valued part of the community. We haven't tried the fish fry, if that's as good as everyone says then this'll be bumped up to a 5 in the near future.

Family owned, Cool people for sure. Great selection of drinks and snacks. The plate deals and wing…read moredeals on wednesday and thursday are great. I have had a ton of wings in rochester and these are amongst the biggest and best sauced. AND it's a dozen instead of 10 for a great price. If you see the bad review about chocolate milk, disregard that. That was a ridiculous review left by a neighborhood kid.