Probably my favorite of the Swan family restaurants. Great stuff on rotation and I always enjoyed their brunch. Some of the best French food you can get in the city. Though I wish their steak frites had a bit of a more generous portion of steak for the price. This place can be a bit chaotic at times and feel a bit claustrophobic but their food almost always makes up for that but I do wish they would hire more wait staff read more

My friend and I stopped by Roux for dessert and ordered the crème brûlée. When we first walked in, we waited about five minutes before the hostess approached us, even though the restaurant was completely empty. She was sitting at the bar talking with someone, which wasn't the best first impression. We ended up grabbing seats at the bar to enjoy our dessert. The space itself is very cute, with a stylish bar area that gives off a New York City vibe. It wasn't busy during our visit, but I can imagine it getting pretty crowded during peak hours. One downside for me was how dark it was inside. It made it a little hard to see the person I was with. The crème brûlée was very good, though slightly sweeter than others I've tried. Overall, it was a solid experience. I'd be curious to come back and try some of the entrées next time. read more

ROUX - Bar area - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

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A fine Parisian bistro. Food that even chef ludo of Trois mec would enjoy. Surprisingly light but with authentic French seasoning. Thoroughly enjoyed and even was about to order a second wine bottle and more small dishes but were abruptly told that and I my kids had to leave because the table was reserved. No mention of that before we sat down. Yes the place was busy but we weren't dawdling and in fact ran up a hefty bill. Thus the 4 stars. C'est la vie read more

My wife and I just had dinner at Roux for the first time with some friends. It was a great experience. The staff was wonderfully attentive and the food excellent. We will be back! read more

We enjoyed the experience from start to finish. We were greeted promptly and seated at a wonderful table near the door. The food was delightful. Serving sizes were decent. We had two servers, one appeared to take over for the other thigh there was no formal introduction of the second. Would return in a heartbeat. We felt totally welcome, the food was delicious and it was a nice and romantic way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. read more

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We came here for a nice dinner while visiting for the weekend and it was a nice experience. The atmosphere is great for a date night, but it is packed with tables. We were packed between 2 other parties and it felt like we were talking over each other a bit. Our waitress was friendly but we didn't chat with her very much. The food was all very good! We adored the summer squash appetizer and I loved the duck leg as a main course. My boyfriend enjoyed his chicken cutlet entree as well. We also enjoyed the French butter cake for dessert which was a yummy finish. The food did come out very quickly, so we were in and out within an hour. I would've liked if the food was a bit more spaced out so we could enjoy the atmosphere more. But still a good dinner regardless. read more

Amazing brunch at the bar! We did not make a reservation, so we took seats at the bar. What a treat! The staff was incredibly friendly as we watched them prepare not only our drinks, but everyone else's as well. I got the breakfast sandwich with a side of crispy potatoes. The sandwich was full of flavor, having a thick sausage patty, Gruyère cheese and a perfectly runny egg. The potatoes were very crunchy with a delicious horseradish sauce. My wife got the special of the day, biscuits and gravy. Two fluffy biscuits covered in a rich sauce/gravy. She also got a side of bacon that was savory and flavorful. My son got the Roux burger. Just like the breakfast sandwich, he ordered it with an egg on top. With a side of crispy fries, he was very happy. read more

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We just had dinner here & Everything was great. Food. Service. Drinks. Things I loved: Pea & ricotta toast Roux burger All the drinks read more

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I enjoyed happy hour at the bar with a beautifully balance Negroni. My starter was a truffle ceasar salad with salty rich parmesean and shaved croutons. The micro shave on the croutons gave a great texture twist that I have never tried on a ceasar. The entree was also wonderful, lamb cooked perfect garnish of pomegranates and mint with fluffy couscous. The entire experience was relaxed and delicious. Another Park Ave gem. read more

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This was my second time here. The place is clean and cozy, food gets ready fast and is absolutely delicious! The burger is phenomenal, and fries are crispy-tho i wish they were salty as well The salmon and steak are tasty as well Service is good as well. Overall worth it! Make sure to make a reservation read more

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This is a nice restaurant to come to for date night, fancy dinners, celebrations, etc. We recommend reservations as it is a small restaurant space wise. It was packed when we got there. You have to expect to be seated close to other tables due to the spacing issue. I didn't order absinthe but my friends did and they really liked it. I ordered a Chardonnay and I was very happy with that. For the food, we went with the French onion soup, the Potted Chicken and Foie mousse for the table, the Chicken cutlet, and the Duck confit. The French Onion soup was delicious and a LOT! It was the perfect blend of onion, tart, salt, cheese and the goodness of a good onion soup. The potted chicken and foie mousse was very interesting and the baguette with it was delicious! I didn't end up finishing the chicken cutlet because of how heavy the soup was but I liked what I had - flat, fried and had a delicious remoulade on the side. My brother enjoyed his duck confit but felt it was a little small. He also finished my chicken cutlet. We didn't end up getting dessert but the cheesecake looked interesting. It is a pricey place so I recommend it for special occasions only. There is a parking lot about 2 blocks away. They do not validate parking. read more

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My my... what a tight room this place is. We came here for a date night one Saturday night. We made a reservation for 6:40ish and wasn't much wait. The food was great, my duck leg was tasty. It has a nice citrus flavor the veggies are nicely cooked and my rice was delicious. Only giving a 4 star because the place was sooo small and i almost felt like the other people on the other table (1ft away from me) literally!!!! read more

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Service, flawless; ambiance, terrific. Food is great but overpriced. For the price actual French food would be nice. It's not a French menu. To someone who lives in France it is clear the restaurateur doesn't know French food. Rosé, a staple of French restaurant tables especially in Provence, if only for ambience, might be considered. Five stars for service and quality of non-French food. read more

Just stopped through for an appetizer and a mimosa. Sat outside and was pleasantly taken care of. read more

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Food was very high quality. The bread was some of the best I've had and the cheese board had a tasty and balanced mix of bites. The steak was very juicy and tender & the fries was spectacular. It did have a lot of pepper on it which was a bit overpowering. The service was quick and our waitress was very attentive. The ambiance was very nice and aesthetic. It is very small though and it gets crowded. My only complaint would be that the tables are too close to each other. read more

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Food was amazing. Our waitress was so nice and knowledgeable. I will definitely be back!!

Absolutely the worst service ever! Do not recommend. We are visiting from California during the worst storm ever in Rochester. I begged my husband to venture out because I made a reservation at the restaurant where we had our first date. I made it for 4:00 to ensure we had our special table. We arrived at 4 and there were 2 people at the bar but no one in the restaurant. I asked to be seated at our table and was told she Could not seat is there "she would get fired" I asked for the other side and she said it was reserved. We were offered a small table in the middle of the room. I asked if we could move to the side. We sat ordered were served and payed and still no one sat at the booth I originally asked for. This was a special occasion ruined. We came from California during a storm to experience where we had our first date and it was awful. read more

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3.5 stars. Came to to celebrate a birthday dinner. Made a reservation well in advance since it fills up fast. This is located in a great location (park Ave) and they called to confirm the reservation. While the prices reflect upscale dining, this is a very casual place (which I usually enjoy), however, I wouldn't say the experience felt special though. We tried the crab toast, good fries (upgraded with parm and truffle oil), escargot and the branzino. Crab toast was good though I felt for the price point ($22), the crab was a bit scarce and it was very much drenched in mayo. I enjoyed the escargot the most; that was delicious with the right amount of garlic and butter. Good fries were a little soggy and had just the barest touch of parmesan and smallest hint of truffle flavor (not worth the $5 upcharge. The branzino was quite disappointing. It was very oily and the rice was undercooked and the whole dish was very bland. With 3 appetizers and a small entree (no drinks!), the bill was over $100 after tax and tip which amounted to very little food. If you do come here, I would recommend the escargot, but for the price, I don't think anything stood out enough to come back. read more

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I stopped in with a friend on Wednesday evening after work to have some drinks before heading to Eastman for a concert. The cocktails are so interesting and delicious! I was specifically happy with The Kismet. I recommend hurrying down for their fall cocktails ASAP! I'll be heading back for another Kismet soon myself and I look forward to trying the food! read more

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Very nice French bistro, - great option for casual dinner. We had onion soup, endive salad, cheese board and chicken cutlet - all was very tasty. Service was courteous, good selection of wines, ambience - typical French Bistro. read more

The food was good the ambience was calming and relaxing and the service was quick and fast

Had a delightful dinner at Roux last night. The restaurant is beautiful and cozy, Our waiter Blake was charming. The food was divine. We had the fig and ricotta toast with honey and thyme and salt flakes. Sooooo good!! The ratatouille was a flavor bomb. The chicken cutlet was simple, juicy and delicious with a creamy pistou, and tender greens with a mountain of parmesan. The pot of custard for dessert was eggy and and just sweet enough.. The whole meal was divine. We also got to meet the lovely Chef Ashley. She and her kitchen really have got it going on!!! Don't miss Roux. read more

Our Server Lindsay was so sweet and helpful. And the bartender Rach made us some delicious drinks! The food was incredible!! Everything came out in a timely manner. The ambiance is warm and perfect for our Anniversary dinner. Will absolutely again read more

Happy accident! That's how I would describe my visit to Roux! We were going out to dinner at the place next door...it was closed. So we happened into Roux for dinner. Wow! We had an appetizer of cheeses...delectable; drinks from the bar...devine!! And the steak and the gourmet burger where to die for!! So tasty! And Jose, our wonderful server was such a pleasant human...made us glad we walked in to this fun little joint! read more

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Hi, had the duck confit and it was tasty. only problem was when the dish is presented it looks like a duck leg placed in the middle of your dish with nothing else. Maybe the duck was the star and it was, but I really craved a mash to go along with the duck leg. Wanted more. read more

Overall we had a pretty good experience. It started out with a wait 30 minutes past our reservation time, which was obviously not ideal. The staff were good about updating us every so often and made sure we knew we weren't forgotten. Once we got seated the service was very good and our waitress was very attentive. I got the French onion soup to start which was delicious! I was basically full by the time I finished it, which was good because my mushroom pasta dish was VERY bland. Like almost no flavor at all. On the other hand, the burgers and steak frites were delicious! My mom said the burger was one of her top 5 burgers of all time! And of course the fries with aioli are always a hit. We got the chocolate cake and pumpkin cheesecake to go for dessert. The cheesecake (smooth and creamy!) was a bigger hit than the chocolate cake (dry). read more

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Stopped in last night at 5:00 when they opened, seated right away by host, we didn't have a reservation, which I recommend as the place filled up. Server Duane appeared quickly, took our drink orders and gave us the specials for the day. I had the Cheeseburger with fries, side salad, my friend had the escargot, and the gnocchi. Food was just incredible, I don't think I've had a burger this good. Bill for 2 was $90.00 so pricey, but the service was great (thanks Duane, you're the best), food was delicious, and place has great atmosphere, definitely going back, thanks for the great meal. read more

Disappointing. Pricey menu and very small portions. I'm not a fan of big portions, but if I can count the gnocchi on the small plate, that's a problem. Tasty entrees, but the price was too high for small portions. Cold waiter gave us the impression that we were distracting him from more important things behind the bar. Loud atmosphere. Plates were whisked away by the waiter even though not all of us were done eating. So some sat while others tried to finish. Not recommended, never going back. read more

Lovely atmosphere that evokes the feeling of a cafe in Paris. Delightful sangria cocktail. Yummy latte. Delicious French toast and bacon. Highly recommend! read more

Wanted a special place to enjoy a meal on a girls weekend in Rochester. This place truly delivered. The drinks are amazing and well crafted! My fave was the Frenchie. This was our first try of escargot and it was truly delicious. A fresh mix of garlic and herb butter and tender escargot. I enjoyed the trout that had a super crispy skin, potatoes cooked perfectly and a really delicious horseradish sauce. We enjoyed the monk fish cassoulet was a delicious red sauce, sausage white beans and fish. The atmosphere is dark but inviting. Reservations are a must . read more

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Well, we haven't been here in a while and liked the new decor. Roux is always a nice surprise when it comes to menu items! First, we'd like to thank the bartender who recreated a rusty nail for my husband when they had no Courvoisier. Wow, what a wizard. Perfect drink. First was the beet salad which was very large and enough for two. Seasoned so nicely and just a beautiful dish. I had the Fried Chicken Cutlet and loved it (It was huge) but the coleslaw stole the show for sure. Hubs had muscles and loved them, and ate all the broth as well! We ate on a Friday night at 5:45 and the place filled up. Service was wonderful and the place was lively and fun. We will go again for sure! PS. Always make reservations! read more

ROUX - Fried Chicken Cutlet, Fries and coleslaw - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Highly recommended! I've been working in Rochester for about a week and have tried most of what are considered to be the best restaurants here-- my favorite by far is Roux. It's very comfortable for a solo diner (I ate at the bar) and reasonably priced for the quality (excellent steak au poivre is $34). My tab was around $95 before tip, incl. 10 oysters, a few drinks, an espresso and some absinthe. read more

ROUX - a candle and a glass on a bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

What a wonderful gem of a restaurant! The interior is vibrant and chic and the food and service is top notch. The French Onion soup is a must try, but leave room for some other appetizers. We had the beets and mussels and I managed to leave some room for one of the daily special salads. Luckily we saved room for the flourless chocolate cake as well. read more

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This place by far is a favorite of mine and my boyfriends! Very authentic restaurant. I loved the ambiance at night and i felt like I was in some side street diner out in NYC. Beautiful experience! And our waitress was so sweet. The food was incredible as well. Overall an amazing experience! read more

ROUX - Dinner - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Went here for a Sunday Brunch. There was a very happy, large party on the opposite side of the restaurant that just by virtue of their size were very loud and it was almost impossible to hear ourselves. We were a party of 5 had difficulty talking even across the table. Not sure what you can do to improve the acoustics but I found it very uncomfortable. Our server was very friendly and visited us often so no complaints there. The food was delicious and the French themed menu was very authentic, some American fare as well. Everyone in our party was pleased all around (except for the noise) I might choose to eat outside next time weather permitting. Also, a very nicely stocked bar and wine list. read more

I dined outside 2 months ago and had a great Bloody Mary. Creative continental menu and great people watching in the Park Avenue hub / near Berkeley Street. Wonderful service. read more

Even though it was a Wednesday evening, Roux felt full. I made the reservation a few days ago. It's set for an hour and half for two people. The space is not that big so there's mirrors on the wall to make up for it. We got seated and started with drinks then we ordered. I got espresso maison, a coffee-heavy drink with stable foam layer, served in a coupe glass. There's a balance between the coffee scent and bitterness and the sweetness from other ingredients. I couldn't taste the cognac because it blended in really well. My friend got absinthe colada in a high ball though she couldn't taste the pineapple. We shared 6 oysters ($1 special night) and the escargot (no shell). The oysters had a sweet aftertaste. I got duck leg confit and she got the burger. The fries that came with the burger was hot, apparently freshly out of the fryer. The duck leg was warm spiced (cinnamon, ginger) fork tender with crispy skin and sweet-sour flavor (but not cloying and overwhelming). The noise level is loud. The service was quick and attentive. There's some outdoor seats though the weather was not ideal for that. read more

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Consistently fabulous food in a really cool atmosphere. Really we haven't had a bad thing here in the years we've been visiting. Fantastic bread with compound butters. Lovely beets. OMG, BOUILLABAISSE!!! Wonderful specials and, as silly as it is, the best fries with herbs and a side aioli that you could want. They are super addicting! Our son always enjoys the ROUX burger with gruyere and a fried egg. Great outdoor dining, though it gets busy so get here early. Definitely check this place out!!! read more

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Love love love the vibes here at Roux. Their charming and Parisian-themed interior is adorned with slightly stained mirrors along its walls and deliate chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. As much as I love their indoor design, we chose to eat outside due to the pandemic. We ordered both of their specials that day -- tuna tartine and prime rib. The tuna was roasted beautifully and topped on fresh, crispy sourdough bread. The portion was perfect, since the tuna itself was thick and creamy, and the sourdough was filling as well. The prime rib was seasoned with plentiful chives and a lovely sauce. It was tender and delicious. Such a wonderful spot on Park Ave. read more

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Wonderful cuisine, but very tight spacing of tables often too noisy to converse. That said, I'd still consider coming again.