Our family was visiting Rochester from out of town to celebrate our son's college graduation. We…read morebooked the private room at Avvino (Meyer's Den), which turned out to be a great choice. While planning our dinner party months in advance, the communication from Janine was excellent. She helped us develop a 4-course menu that was sure to have something for everyone, including vegan and allergy friendly options. Amy was our server for the evening, and she ensured we had everything we needed to enjoy our evening. The chairs in the Meyer's Den are wide and comfortable, the decor is dark and classy, and being in the basement away from the dining room made it very quiet and easy to converse with family. The room is rather spacious for 12 guests, but could also accommodate a few more people without feeling cramped. Out of the appetizers we selected, the Charred Octopus was very popular and everyone enjoyed it...even those that had never previously eaten octopus. The baby cauliflower dish was also a beautiful presentation, and quite large and enjoyable. The salads, particularly the Charred Hurricane salad, were nice light courses before the entree was served. As for the entrees, the filet mignon was a little on the dry side, but we really enjoyed the light and crispy spinach fritters that accompanied the beef. The salmon was a generous portion of medium rare fish, and there was lot going on with that dish - spicy cauliflower and za'atar potatoes that had some mixed reviews. Folks who ordered the duck breast seemed to enjoy the complex preparation, which had asparagus, green beans, and two pureed sauces - cauliflower ginger and cherry-rhubarb. The doughnut bread pudding with apple pieces and vanilla ice cream was a delicious, decadent way to end the meal. We left rather stuffed, and delighted with the overall experience that allowed our family to celebrate together.

Good food; menu is eclectic. Salad and flatbread was very flavorful. Pasta and salmon were…read moredelicious. Service was friendly, professional and upbeat.

Host greeting: Awesome Drinks: Fun, tasty and reasonable…read moreApps: Amazing, lite, fresh! Din Din: See pics Dessert: Nearby Scratch Bakery Wife loves Southwestern, I love Asian, we both love fusion! And good drinks, awesome food. Been wanting to try here a long time now. I'll be back next week!

Brad (our waiter) was awesome! He was so knowledgeable about allergies. If he didn't know the…read moreanswer, he made sure to double check with the kitchen. This was my first time visiting. My friend and I ordered mocktails which we both enjoyed. We then ordered gochu belly buns and the braised beef French onion soup. They were able to accommodate my gluten allergy and make the soup gluten free! It was delicious. For our entrees, I ordered the sweet deal salad and my friend ordered the green curry stir fry. Mine wasn't anything crazy, tasted as I expected but it was still good. My friend, on the other hand, did not love her dish. She is a big curry person and said the sauce lacked flavor (which I tried and agreed with). The tofu was nice and crispy, dry though. There wasn't enough sauce in the dish. The mushrooms were the most flavorful.

Great winter pop-up in downtown Rochester. Lots of kid friendly activities like story time and…read moresingalong with Santa. Walking distance to the Strong Museum and adjacent to the skating rink. Gets a little crowded in the main tent for events, but I've found the staff to be friendly and venue to be clean.

When visiting the ROC Holiday Village a must stop is the Igloo bar. You can't miss it... the…read morelargest white tent in the place! Nice long bar directly in the back as you walk in, great local beer selection and much of wines and even mulled wine. Cute collectable mugs available. There's a nice giving cup booth, where you can buy hot cocoa for a cause. A different non profit agency severs up cocoa daily. Tables are first come no reservations. A small stage for daily events, live music check out the website. A few couches for cozy seating, lots of low tops and high tops throughout the place. Mini arcade against the wall, all free games to enjoy. Love the tabletop games... a few televisions to enjoy all the football games. Overall a great place to hangout and get warm. As the night goes on this place gets packed!

Food and service were beyond excellent. We shared mussels appetizer, wedge salad, an Australian…read moreribeye special, mashed potatoes, mushrooms, and crème brûlée. Each course was perfect and service from Russell was attentive and leisurely. The steak was charred outside and medium rare throughout. Recommended by our server, it was dry aged and delicious as promised. It was sliced in the kitchen for ease of sharing and we even had a couple of slices to take home. Some au poivre sauce was gladly provided to go. A great meal. Just a suggestion for Yelpers, if you are dining during daylight, make a reservation far in advance requesting a table towards the back of the restaurant. The glare from the front window can spoil the atmosphere! I've added a photo of the menu on the photo page since it's hard to find online.. most everything is shareable.

Took my older brother and his wife here when I was in town for work to have a meal here. They told…read moreme that they never had eaten here, and based on my meal a few months ago, I decided to come here again for early bday dinner since their birthdays are in November and December. We had a later reservation, since it was last minute and on a Saturday night. They were pretty busy, but we found a parking spot and was seated right away. Thea was our server, and the team here was exactly the same as it was in August. Super friendly, professional, and helpful when it came to understanding the menu and specials for the night. We started with a cocktail each, while choosing to get one appetizer (pork belly, which I highly recommended) to share before we went right into dinner. It was perfect. The smoked grits and microgreens complemented the pork belly, and it was basically mowed down by mostly me, HA! My sister in law got a steak, my brother went with the pork chop, and I had the Steak Frites. We had three sides, mac and cheese (I insisted based on the last visit), asparagus, and mashed potatoes. Incredible execution! When our entrees were ordered, we asked to speak to someone about a wine recommendation. Chris the GM came over, and he did remember me coming by earlier in the summer which was a surprise and really cool to have happen. I told him that I LOVED it here, having left in 2000 I never got to know Max's until 2025! We almost ate everything, but still had leftovers to be able to take home for another time. My thanks to the group here, from Thea, Chris, and front of house, and to the team in the back of the house, for excellent execution and an enjoyable evening out to treat my family. Support Small owned businesses!

Apogee is a fantastic gem of a place in a quiet spot on Park Ave, far from the crowds and traffic…read moreand heavily perfumed masses. It feels like a hidden locals-only joint where you can grab a glass of your fave from a thoughtfully curated list of delicious options, and settle in with your better half, besties or a group of friends and just chill. We've been to Apogee a number of times before and 'after' covid, in colder months when we've been lucky to snag a window table, and in warmer times, like tonight, when we can sit outside and enjoy the flickering fireflies along with our sparkling rosè. Besides the pleasant atmosphere, Apogee has a beautifully appointed interior space, clean bathrooms, and a menu with cheese plates, cake, and more wines than you could taste in a summer. All of that plus super knowledgable 'bar tenders' (more like wine sommeliers) who can take your possibly clumsy description of what you think you want and offer up several perfect options, and you have the makings of a very pleasant evening. Book mark this place and plan to spend at least an hour enjoying an outside table!

Apogee was our baby shower venue. While people don't normally associate wine bar with baby shower,…read morewe made it work and Apogee was the perfect venue that met all of our needs. As a special events venue, Apogee was flexible with outside food and also with decorations. There was no additional venue rental/site fee, just a minimum spend amount (which we were confident that we would exceed). The venue is cozy and intimate, but has high ceilings so it did not feel claustrophobic at all, even with 30+ guests at one point. I'm a wine snob myself, so I was a bit skeptical initially when I saw their wine list. Most of the wines they serve retail for $10-20. They do have some bottles that are more expensive (retail ~$30). However, after tasting some of their entry level wines (Ancient Peaks Zinfandel & Gouguenheim Malbec), my worries vanished. Everything I tasted was excellent and drank better than their actual price point. Steve was a great host. He was laid back, but still friendly and attentive to all of our guests. He made sure everybody's drink needs were satisfied. He was also flexible with letting us in the venue early to set up and also staying late to clean up. I also liked the fact that they allowed us to bring our own wine, for a $15 per bottle corkage fee, which is fair. Anyways, Apogee is a great venue for a small party. They are flexible and reasonable. I would definitely recommend them as a wine bar and for hosting a private event (especially on a Sunday).

The Coterie is a cute restaurant with whimsical decor. A little bar area that serves great…read morecocktails if one only wants to come for drinks. This is my second visit. The first was lunch. I ordered a cup of the Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, the Fried Green Tomato BLT, and a Mocktail. The soup was so delicious, I wanted more, but then I could not eat the sandwich. I love FGT & BLT. What a nice Mocktail: Pom & Happenstance Blueberry Syrup, Org eat, Pomegranate juice. Divine. The second time at dinner. The day Steak special with a rich creamy sauce of caramelized onions Bacon bits. Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus. A glass of Red Blends Dessert was an Apple Crisp Pie. Wonderful dinner. Great place. Service was friendly and attentive on both occasions.

Finally tried this place after so many friends recommended it! I did takeout, and they were…read moreincredibly friendly. The fried tomato BLT with fries was so good; crunchy and flavorful, and the banana cookie pie was amazing. I will definitely be coming back (dining in next time)!

Stopped here twice recently. Specific to both experiences, the staff are friendly and attentive…read more There is a nice selection of beer with Guinness and Rohrbachs Scotch Ale is also available. My first visit I went with the Cottage Pie. It was decent but it lacked depth of flavor. My second visit I went with the goat cheese salad. I really enjoyed it. Regarding dessert, there are nice options and unique. Stop by and I am sure you will not be disappointed.

We went to McColley's in Spencerport last Friday the 13th for dinner. The place was packed and we…read moregot 1 of the last tables in the back and to the side of the restaurant. It was nice there very rustic. So our waitress came to the table shortly after we sat down and took our drink and food order. He got fish he was happy with it and I got the veggie burger and tater tots everything was really good. And it was a nice night out. If you're in the area it's a good place to go.

It's been a while since I've reviewed this Italian restaurant but what can I say, it's my go to…read morepizza and pasta place on the west side of Rochester. The service is prompt even with take out orders on a busy Saturday night my pizza was hot and fresh. It always looks full here when I drive in but there is plenty of parking in the back, or next door. Everyone here is friendly as well! I've never had a bad meal.

Easily one of the better Italian restaurants in the area for casual dining. The Caesar salad was…read morevery good with all the flavors a proper Caesar salad should have. For my main course I ordered the rigatoni bolognese which was fantastic. The sauce was a lighter version of a traditional bolognese, but still packed with flavor. The only thing that kept me from giving this establishment 5 stars was the martini I ordered. It was served in a cosmo glass but was filled about 1/3. Because the glass is cone shaped, the volume was certainly less than 1/4. The bar tender needs to up their game and learn how to serve a martini. Charging $16.50,for what amounted to a short shot, is almost criminal. I would definitely go back. But next time, I'm ordering a bottle of wine in lieu of a cocktail.

What a happy accident! We are traveling on the canal this week and stopped a town earlier than we…read moreplanned due to some less than pleasant weather. Thankfully the sun came out soon after we tied up in town so we went in search of a meal. What we got was an EXPERIENCE. Honestly, the name of this restaurant undersells the quality of the food and service. We were exactly sure what to expect but we all came away from what thought was one of the best meals we ever had. I was enjoying the salad and bread immensely but the pan seared scallops were over the moon. And the owner and her daughter (our server) were fantastic people. Loved the whole experience. Hope that we can swing back by here on our way home. Please, please... for your own sake... you have to go check it out.

Never had a bad meal or bad experience at this hidden gem. The servers and owners are warm and…read morefriendly and the chef enjoys experimenting with new dishes. The steaks are exceptional and the banana cream pie, house made, is wonderful!

Bru is a bit of a divvy location but oriented toward a sports bar. Staff was friendly. Plenty of…read moreparking. The menu item was vast and we ordered the pizza which was good. Restroom was a bit of a wreck and floors/tables sticky. We were here for a team event. Plenty of space for a large crowd.

I came here with my mommy and papa on a Saturday afternoon. I got an expresso martini and fried…read morepickles . mama got a peanut butter milkshake, and Papa got 7 different IPAs because Mama Bear and Baby Bear (me) have been a handful all week! They have a great selection of IPAs. Great restaurant for family celebrations (we celebrated my new job as a planned parenthood patient recruiter)!!!!! Highly recommend!!!