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    Rooney's Restaurant

    4.1 (165 reviews)
    PriceyAmerican
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    ROONEY'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Sea Scallops Grenobloise - leeks, jalapeno and capers over beluga lentils $36*
    Ellen R.

    Rooney's Update - January 2025 Visited Rooney's for my boyfriend's birthday with a party of six. We booked about two weeks in advance with no issues. The place was busy when we arrived, so we grabbed drinks at the bar while waiting about 20 minutes for our table. Rooney's has a cozy, charming atmosphere inside a house in Swillburg. We were seated near the fireplace, which was warm and inviting. We ordered 2 bottles of the pinot noir reasonably priced around $50 a bottle. We shared Parmesan Arancini (ordered 3 plates since 2 balls per plating) to start--delicious! For mains, I had the Sea Scallops Grenobloise (I'm a scallop girly), and my boyfriend had the Wood-Grilled Beef Tenderloin --both were fantastic. Our table also enjoyed the Vegan Casserole, Teres Major Steak, and Beet Salad, all of which were well-executed. Service was a bit slow since it was a busy Saturday night, but nothing unreasonable. We ended with a flourless cake for dessert (extra charge), and the entire restaurant joined in singing for the birthday celebration. Rooney's remains a hidden gem in Rochester--intimate, cozy, and consistently delicious!

    Sarah S.

    A Rochester staple for quality food. Beef tenderloin with whipped potatoes was excellent. Teres major steak was also nice and tender. Scallops were sweet and juicy. The shrimp appetizer was okay. It did not stand out in particular. I also did not care for the cheesecake as it tasted store bought. The ambiance is nice and it is pretty dark inside. Good service.

    Wood Grilled Strip Steak
    Rex B.

    So I'm looking for a new place for fine dining. Heard from a friend about this place so here is my review. Located in an odd place in a residential neighborhood but hey that's okay. Stepped inside and it felt like I was stepping in a speakeasy. Very old fashion look .. lots of wood , dark but cozy. Bar and several booths on one side and in another room was the restaurant which I headed for. About 10 tables, Linen tablecloths, cozy fireplace yet the room has a very nice atmosphere. Servers were lined up along the wall ready to serve. Started off with a Cocktail which was nicely made. Picked steak for my meal and although the portion size wasn't that great the food was superb. Compliments to the Chef! The atmosphere was right up my alley for fine dining. Will visit again

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    The food was good. The neighborhood was ok but the waiter was prickly. The bartender was friendly but the waiter had an attitude.

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    Good food, excellent service, pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. Will definitely go again

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    Excellent service and great atmosphere. Disappointed in the seafood dish. The shrimp, mussels and monk fish was overcooked and a bit dry.

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    Way too noisy. Food was ok but the noise ruined the dinner for the 8 of us. Sorry but true!!

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