I came into the corner bar with a couple of girlfriends for some drinks. The lavender Haze was incredible!!!! and are server Lena was so sweet and nice. She was very knowledgeable about the drinks and overall made are experience way better. Im definitely coming back here. See you soon Lena!! read more

This place is really starting to impress Emily with the quality of their meals. We've had take out the past two weeks from here for groups of 6 to 8 people and all of our individual dishes were very good. Lately, it seems many restaurants meals are just a bit smaller than they used to be. But not here. The quality of the hamburgers were great, the wrapped chicken sandwich was very good, the signature chicken wings are tasty and the hot honey chicken sandwich to me was the best one in town. So far, very little to complain about as far as the meals go. Now the service when picking up a takeout meal leave something to be desired. Firstly, when you walk into the restaurant to pick up your meal, the hostess will direct you to the bar to request your take-out order. And good luck getting the attention of a bartender when they're knee-deep in making drinks. What I'm saying is your meal may take a while to retrieve if they're busy. Which I think is unacceptable and why this place loses one star. But if you can get past that, it's pretty great. read more

First time here!! Fun sports bar atmosphere with lots and lots of TVs to watch your favorite team. I ordered one of their listed cocktails, a bourbon drink called a Blackberry Bulleit Iced Tea. For $16.00, I definitely should have tasted it felt more bourbon. It was a flavored ice tea. Wouldn't order that again Food was good. The garlic pretzel app was really really tasty. If there's 4 of you...you'd have to order 2. Very small portion but very good We both ordered the Hot Nashville Chicken sandwich with fries. Very tasty..however if you want it to be spicy hot...it's not at all. But it's good and I would order it again. I guess ask for hot sauce! I thought the food was good but a bit overpriced for the portion size. But it's Rochester, so I guess read the room, right? Our waiter, Sean deserves a huge shout out. Excellent, friendly and efficient service. A waiter that seems to really enjoy his job! Thanks Sean!! read more

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The $18 smash burger was medium rare and wasn't really a smash burger. Paid $1 extra for pepper jack cheese but definitely wasn't pepper jack...not sure what unholy blob of grease it was. Paid an extra $5 for truffle fries which were just gross, greasy regular fries with parsley flakes in the box. The whole thing was greasy and gross. read more

Make a reservation! The entire time we were there, it was packed. The food and drinks are good and fairly reasonably priced for down town Rochester. Regular buffalo wings are good and baked but not spicy. The veggie wrap is a fresh Greek wrap and you can add protein. read more

Everything about this place is amazing, except I've had multiple bad experiences with a certain server/bartender. Man with a beard, receding hairline. Miserable human being. Him working there is a buzzkill on the entire establishment. Brought down the entire vibe of my table. Judgemental, standoff-ish, and everything you don't want from a server on your birthday. It's my 22nd birthday tonight, and he damn near ruined it. Rochester Corner Bar, please do the city a favor! Only reason I won't give 5 stars is because of him. Just bad vibes :( - Ty Reid read more

Such a great holiday double date night! Emily was awesome and took great care of us!

$3,50 to add rocks to my scotch. I guess you should order it neat and get an ice water. Just the principal.

Interior and patio seating available. The interior was nicely decorated. Service and food were good, major complaint was the pricing. $20 for a French Dip but you had to pay extra if you want onion, peppers, and mushrooms on it. Pretzel app was expensive and only three per serving. For the price I expect 4-5. read more

We decided on a Sunday Funday in Rochester Hills. I love days like this! Day drinking and hanging with the ladies. This was my second time back here since beh opened. They definitely stepped up their game! We arrived around 2 and were pleased to see that they were still serving brunch. Ohh how I love brunch. We had a waitress in training and she was just marvelous. She will do well there. We loved the overall vibe of this spot for brunch. We ordered several drinks and food. Everything was absolutely perfect. Even my smoked old fashioned came out wonderful. Oh. And they put a heater in the bathroom so you aren't freezing. The noise level was appropriate this time as well. We enjoyed sitting around chatting and didn't feel at all rushed. What a great day. Next time you're looking for brunch in the area come and check it out! read more

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Absolutely love Rochester Corner Bar! The food is always spot-on and the cocktails are amazing. MacKenzie is the best she's attentive, friendly, and makes drinks that hit every time. Definitely worth coming back for! read more

Everyone in our party loved the food and for the first time in a long time, our service was GREAT! I can't remember our servers name but she was great and all of the other employees were very friendly and helpful as well! I had the Steak and Frites and while it was delicious for $30 it was tiny and I was sharing with my 18 month old. Our only complaint would be the price for how little food you get. But overall we will definitely be back! Especially since the service was on point. read more

Came on a Thursday night for happy hour drinks and then had planned on elsewhere for dinner. We ordered White Winter Cosmopolitans - very good. Decided to order barbecue chicken flatbread appetizer and we both said it was one of the best we've had. With the drinks and appetizer being so good and the service and atmosphere so nice we decided to stay instead of leaving for dinner down the streets. We ordered another round of cosmos and split the prime rib French dip with all the extras on it plus sweet potato fries. The fries were crisp and delicious. Unfortunately the prime rib sandwich struck out - not good quality meat and soggy bun. Great atmosphere and love the remodel. Service was great. New place so probably just need to tweak their menu for consistent quality. Hope so, real potential here. read more

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We stopped before a show at the Roxy. Had a salad with salmon. It was decent. The salmon was well cooked, though not outstanding. The waitress we had was great! Would go back when in town. read more

Stopped by for a quick bite and drink after my nail appointment next door, and I was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance and decor were spot on, but the real standout were the chicken tenders--call me a chicken tender aficionado, because they were absolutely amazing! And to top it off, our server Emily was such a delight--sweet, attentive, and made the experience even more enjoyable! read more

Arrived for a pre-Xmas gathering of former college classmates. They open at 3PM but had no problems with me being 10 minutes early. Good times. Cold beer. Given that it was not busy. Not at all busy, the kitchen and waiter were slow. I do not recommend the chicken wings; the garlic parm is tasty, but the Happy Hour wings are a bit scrawny. Will I return? No. I live 40 miles away and it is simply not worth the drive on its own merits. If the gang wants to meet there, sure ... read more

Very good service and good food! I would definitely recommend this place for dinner dates. read more

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Great atmosphere and even better live music and drinks! I didn't try any of the food, but I will be back soon to check out the menu! read more

Rochester Corner Bar - Expresso martini with tequila - Bars Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Finally new spot in our amazing downtown Rochester :) I was blown away by the service "thanks to Taylor" location, atmosphere, drinks and food! read more

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To the reviewer 'Lorna', none of that is true. My group of friends specifically goes to Corner because we want Marco as our bartender. He has never drank on the job as he has very high standards for this establishment and for himself; very professional and goes above and beyond for customers. Marco has a wonderful reputation at all the bars/restaurants in downtown Rochester. The idea of him banned anywhere downtown is laughable. He's a good dude read more

Had reservations here for a party of 10. They had our spot ready and the waitress was very attentive. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. The chicken was incredibly good, but there was no spice or flavor on the hot sauce. May try again if in the area. read more

Limited brunch menu but a variety from basic to specialty.Tried the eggs Benedict - just ok, Hollandaise sauce not very flavorful and used ham not Canadian bacon. Full bar plus specialty brunch type drinks. Would return to try other menus but not for brunch. read more

The service was terrible. Our server didn't seem to know what she was doing. We tried to order a bottle of wine but she told us we had to order three single glasses first (WHAT?). That 's just crazy. Food was not that good. We ordered the fried calamari as a starter. It was not done (not crispy and not fully cooked). We came for dinner and drinks, but left after one drink and a few starters and went to another restaurant. A big fail. read more

I cannot tell you how much I really WANTED to like this place. I've passed it several times and finally decided to try it. The interior looked great, the bar outside always sounds like they're having a god time, outside seating for warmer weather, etc. I ordered an espresso martini that tasted like someone bought a can of cold brew coffee, poured vodka on it, and served it in a martini glass. I didn't finish it. I then ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer which was pretty good. The size of the prawns were impressive, the dipping sauce was sweet and tangy. Good job. For the main course, I ordered the fish and chips. The slaw was made with spicy onions and was awful. The fish was dipped in what would be described as Panko and was not bad. The fries were okay. I also ordered a smoked old fashioned that was terrible. It was the worst smell and taste of any smoke I've ever had. My first drink tasted like I just did a shot - all booze. I guess I should have noticed the red flag when available reservations were plenty. If I were the owner, my hat's off to them in that tough business, I would work on the food and drink menus. Comparatively speaking, they're lacking in both variety and quality. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. I will come back but I will wait awhile. There are simply too many other options available who don't have these struggles. Again, I wanted and still want to like this place! read more

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First time since the place has changed name. Inside is a lot nicer!! I love the new set up. We started off with the tuna tar tar, very good but tons of avocado inside it. Then I had the cajun chicken sandwich. The fries were very sad looking and tasted old. I asked for new ones and the server never bought us any, guessing he got busy and forgot. But overall not to bad. Would go back and try different items. read more

Rochester Corner Bar - Cajun club around the corner - Bars Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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4-29-24 Marco working the bar, truly worst experience i've ever had. A group of 7 girls came in and were going to get drinks. Our DD ordered a water and he told her "go fuck yourself". The "man" smelled like alcohol and couldn't even finish one sentence without slurring. After going to surrounding bars we told them about our experience and they told us they BANNED him from entering their bars.. Honestly I would recommend burning your money, before wasting it here. read more

Me and my family came to celebrate my dad's birthday and we had the best experience. Our server Emily was just the best. She kept our drinks full, greeted us with a smile and was just a pleasure overall. Would definitely come again! read more

I have always driven past this place and was curious to give it a try. One day, I happened to notice a super pretty server by the name of Emily, which was more than enough motivation for me to finally stop in. She was exceptional with her service, quick, conversational, and overall made the experience unforgettable! She turned me down when I asked for her number, but if I keep coming here maybe she'll give me a shot. read more

The food was just fine. The drinks were terrible. All of us had a mixed drink and every one of them tasted watered down with little to no flavor. Even when we added an extra shot, it still had no flavor. Our server was fine. They started out short and impatient but warmed up throughout the experience. Corner bar is definitely not a place we will come back to with so many other better choices for drinks in the area. read more

Amazing food and cocktails. Great atmosphere! Server was sweet as pie and very attentive.

We sat outside at the bar on a slow evening. Service was marginal, the employees chatted among themselves and our bartender wasn't conscientious of our needs. We had to ask a couple of times for water, utensils, napkins. read more

This used to be a neighbor casual hangout bar, it is now kind of pretentious and over priced. We got an app which was a crostini cheese something, I forgot the name. It was $14 and it was 4 little cheese balls that tasted like they were 14 years old. Absolutely awful, the chicken Alfredo came out extremely dry, we had to wait for more Alfredo to be made. The booths seat 4 people comfortably on a nice cushioned seat, and then they have two wooden stools to add more guests, the wooden stools are so painful and offer no support. My back was burning the whole time I was there, I had to eventually stand up. Claudia our waitress was outstanding,otherwise I'd prob give 1 star. I really miss when it was penny blacks, the menu was awesome, and the atmosphere was more relaxed. If you want to dress up and overpay for mediocre food, come here read more

Food was amazing and so was my server Hailey! She was so nice and attentive! Would recommend.

Such an improvement from Penny Black! The inside is a cozy vibe with lots of seating. The drinks were great and the menu had a ton of appetizer options. The cheese croquettes and the margarita flatbread were amazing. Justin was our server and we had excellent service. Will definitely be back! A great place to grab a few drinks and apps. read more

It is disheartening to witness instances where racial discrimination still persists in the world. It is important to acknowledge that diversity and inclusivity should be valued and embraced in all aspects of life. Every individual should be evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and experience, rather than their race or ethnicity. This place would never hire a Latina, Arab or black. "White Michigan" is racist and their drinks are disgusting, The level of incompetence displayed in their drink mixing skills is truly baffling, and to make matters worse, their prices are exorbitant. Even the patrons who frequent this place seem to be lacking in taste and refinement. Michigan, unfortunately, leaves much to be desired, from its people to its culinary offerings. read more

First time here since the "Penny Black" days. Love the changes to the interior. Much more open. Layout is great. Food was fantastic. Had one of the burgers. Drinks were also very good as was the service. Can wait to come back. read more

The atmosphere is great, loved the music choices and the decor of this place. But the drinks were 80% ice with barely any alcohol. When they "correct" the drink to appropriate taste and strength, they charge you extra $9 for a shot of alcohol. And it still did taste as strong as another restaurant's 2 blocks down. Service was ok, not threat as it was almost empty 30 mins before closing and it took waitress 10 mins to bring our bill, another 5 mins to come back get the payment.... Aldo, very weird but watch your bill!!! When waitresses brought original bill $25.70, I gave her a card to run. Then she brought my receipt to sign and the card was run for $27. I didn't ask or argue why it wasn't the same since the difference was small and I already knew I'm never coming back. read more

Rochester Corner Bar - Vodka/sprite and Jameson/coke - Bars Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

This restaurant opened recently and it's newly renovated. I really like the design and aesthetic, although the bathrooms are too bright :) We had a wonderful server, Justin, who was attentive and gave great recommendations. I had the Salmon Bowl from his recommendation and I LOVED it. It was delicious and the portion size was great. My friend got the Village Salad, which was a little disappointing b/c it didn't have any lettuce - it was ONLY vegetables. I'd make this more clear on the menu description because a salad IMO should have lettuce. My other friend had a sandwich, which was good, but the bun was falling apart as she was eating it. Overall though, it was a great time, great atmosphere, and the food was good. Drinks were great and service was awesome! read more

Not recommended, expensive drinks partial pours food is low quality manager doesn't have time to talk to the patrons wait staff is understaffed and obviously rushing unfortunate. They have lots of assignments trying to juggle all the tables. Plenty of better options in the downtown Rochester area read more

Stopped in for a shopping break on Christmas Eve. Great food , great service ( thank you Megan! ) and calming ambiance read more