I just love Skylark. Friendly no bullshit bartenders, the best meatball sliders and sauces, strong drinks, dingy but fun atmosphere. All in a crazy convenient and ever-changing location. At $3 per meatball slider, you can leave here completely full for under $10. I typically add on a double orange vodka soda and settle in at one of the back booths or tables to enjoy. There's a bunch of games over on the stage side of the bar, in addition to the back. I believe they have an outdoor space but I have never ventured back there. I've been coming here for about five years and have to say that Skylark gives you the best view of an ever changing city-scape. I've seen it go from urban roadway to construction to now luxury apartments. Skylark has been and will (hopefully/must be) continue to be around through it all. Don't let the interior fool you - this is a great no frills bar with a strange energy and delicious eats. read more

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Skylark lounge in downtown Rochester, NY is the best place to see a live show, dance to a DJ or just hang and have a drink. (Local rotating artists for purchase, too.) Great back patio, and overall fab vibes. read more

Very interesting bar. The name makes it sound like an upscale lounge, but it's a regular bar with a place for jazz music in the corner. We sat outside on a Friday night and it was very pleasant. No table service (you go up to the counter to order). If I had any qualms, it would be how limited the menu is (just "balls" - meatballs and a few other items). I tried a beef meatball slider with the parmesan cream sauce which was fine, but wish there were more options. read more

Skylark Lounge - a beer and a sandwich on a table - Lounges Near Me - Rochester, New York

Skylark is a great little bar on the edge of downtown. Nice little venue for live music. Decent selection of beer. Fun little small bites menu of meatballs! Vegetarian as well as meat lover! read more

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Would give 0 stars if I could. We came here in hopes to dance; no one was dancing (which is fine, sometimes the vibe just isn't there). My issue is how the bartender chose to interact with customers. He was was strikingly rude. My husband forgot his ID. We understood he couldn't be served (for what it's worth he's 36). The bartender refused to serve me as well with a valid ID (I'm 32). I can even understand this since I was with someone without an ID. What I don't appreciate was the immediate rude tone the bartender had with us and anger he was sending our way. He could have simply and clearly stated (without attitude) "I'm sorry but I am unable to serve either of you since one of you don't have an ID". Instead he walked away from us. When I politely asked if I was able to be served the attitude and anger came out immediately. read more

The Anomaly Film Festival hosted an after party at Skylark. Fast service, pear cider on tap. Dance floor. 80 and 90s jams. DONE! The meatballs had a weird texture. meh. read more

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The Skylark is a long overdue and welcome extension to the Rochester bar scene. Herman Gatto is a genius. I've enjoyed every trip to this hip joint. I'd love to see more music here... it's a great room. Will the Skylark become a future Jazz Fest venue? It's not too far off the beaten path... will see. I'm going to add som e pics from shows I've attended there. And *YES* get the meatballs... read more

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The Skylark is awesome. The bartenders are very cool. It's always a great vibe there.

Yeah this place is so not my cup of tea - let's start with the music, I felt like I was in the 60's literally in the 60's - like hoop skirt and cat eye glasses - I typically can get down with most music but that was too much for me My friends and I decided that since we were there, we should try the balls my traditional had a decent flavor but then I started crunching on something that had a sound of glass, let's just say I was too afraid to look and see what it was...we also had the dessert balls, which are PB, cornflakes, chocolate and powdered sugar- I was afraid to try but my friends said they were not the business - maybe we weren't intoxicated enough to enjoy this place but I'm not interested in a 2nd chance If you're looking for a bar with decent music, and a cool vibe, look elsewhere read more

Skylark Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Rochester, New York

Funky 50s/60s vibe to this place. We went there for drinks and food after going to bowl at Radio Social. Had a group of 7 - we played darts , had some brews and ate the balls. Meatballs that is. Everyone else ordered the 3 balls and a side. I ordered 2 ball sliders and a side. Between all of us- we sampled the traditional (beef) , spicy chicken, veggie (eggplant), spicy tequila pork (me!) and spicy black bean balls. You have your choice of toppings. Marinara, Parmesan cream and garlic lime remoulade were our faves. The side we all got- recommended by the bartender- was the deep fried mash potato balls. Excellent inexpensive food that we all loved! Thanks Will Cleveland for the suggestion! read more

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The weather has broken and the first real warm, nice day was blessing us in this dreary little city. The wife and I decided to hit up an old favorite and enjoy some meatballs on the back porch at Skylark. I will admit, it has been a while since we have been here, we always order too much since we like to try so many things. We saddled up to an empty bar and I figured everyone was out back. I ordered their garbage plate , my wife got 3 veggie balls with roasted red pepper sauce and fried mashes potatoes. We also got a pretzel and 2 sodas and $30 later we headed to the porch to wait for our food. The very empty porch. We were confused why no one was around on such a nice day and chatted along as we waited for our food, mouths drooling. There was a lonely single cook hanging out, maybe after getting some working but that was it. Not too long after we order but maybe longer than we expected our food arrived and in we dug. In honor of Skylarks yummy history lets start with the good stuff. The fried mashed potatoes were pretty decent, someone forgot the seasoning so they were bland but they weren't burnt and they tasted... ok! This is the highpoint folks. The low point is everything elae, sodas included. I dunno if they were some none brand but they were watery and flat. The pesto sauce for my wife's potatoes was more of a goofy solid than not and seemed old, the eggplant meatballs were almost all spinach that tasted off and the pretzel was burnt. The garbage plate was ok but it had almost no onions on it, the meatsauce had 0 flavor or heat and the mac salad (made with cavatappi wtf?) was seasonless too. It was mostly bland burnt or bad. Nothing was seasoned properly. It has been a long time since I have been in here but maybe the reason it was a ghost town was the lower standards. Skylark, pull yourself up and get back to the goodstuff you use to turn out! read more

OH MY. I've had meatballs before, but none like these. The meat was fall-apart good but firm enough to hold its shape. The sauces tasted great with the ground meat and complemented them well. I tried out the beef ball with the traditional sauce. The red sauce was one of the best marinaras I have ever had. I also tried out the chicken ball with the buffalo sauce. I preferred the beef, but that's usually the case with ground meat. The buffalo sauce for it had pieces of celery and had a great amount of kick. I had the mashed potato balls as my side with the Parmesan cream sauce. This was my favorite part of my meal. I don't think there is anything better. I'm not sure what they coat their mashed potato balls with, but they're perfectly crispety-crunchy. The sauce was also my favorite of the bunch. It was thick and cheesy, usually exactly how I would prefer my sauce to be. Will be back, soon- maybe tomorrow. read more

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Skylark, I'm into you. The meatball slider is a win. Toasted and buttered ciabatta rolls. Ohhh yeahhh. I loved the roasted red pepper sauce on the pork sausage meatball. Great combo with a subtle kick of heat. Then, there's the fried mashed potatoes. Come on! How do you perform such magic? Perfect crispy crusting on the outside and fluffy mashed potatoes on the inside. I also popped in here for some music and dancing so I can vouch that it's a pretty fun music venue spinning records. When we were there the DJ was rocking a 1950s theme and we had fun with it. Although, we were the only peeps on the dance floor for the time being. Grab yourself a PBR or a Genesee brew and have some fun. P.S. Happy Hour deal alert! $3 for a meatball slider & can of Schmidt's beer. read more

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skylark was ..... Well Skylark was interesting. For some reason it looked unfinished to me, like there were some final touches needed before this place could be considered "done". I couldn't necessarily point out to anything, but that is the vibe I was getting as I stepped in. It seems like they have their own clientele base and are doing just fine. It must have been a 19-something night because everyone who walked in had this "retro" look and I didn't know what to make of it, i felt kinda left out in the middle of these people who were nothing like me. We sat at one of the booths and had some beer and meatballs. Their balls rock though, inexpensive but really delectable. The winner would be the sauce. I went in with Breanna's advice and got the pork with red roasted pepper which was definitely the best of 'em all. That being said, the meatball with marinara sauce didn't fall short of the expectations either. We were almost done when the band started playing, now either I am getting disappointingly old or they were really loud, we couldn't take it for more than 5 minutes and stepped out, but everyone else seemed to be having the time of their lives. Let's just say it was not my kind of place. But the "balls" are definitely worth trying. read more

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Wow! How has Skylark been hiding these delicious meatballs from me? Seriously, these need to be advertised better. While at Roc Brewing a few doors down disappointed by the lack of (promised) food trucks, I walked over to Skylark with a friend to get some food to go. A meatball menu was placed in front of us. This place knows what they do well. 1. Choose the sandwich type: sub, sandwich(?), or slider 2. Choose your meatball: traditional, spicy chicken, pork, or veggie (they also have a special, which was black bean that day) 3. Choose your sauce: Marinara, parmesan cream, roasted red pepper, or pesto(?) 4. Not actually a step, but pick a side. And pick the fried mashed potato balls. I ordered the traditional meatball slider with parmesan cream sauce and a side of the potato balls with roasted red pepper sauce. Brought these back to Roc City (they don't mind outside food) and *devoured* them. Juicy, flavorful, and a little bit of a kick (not sure which dish the kick came from). The bread was soft and chewy, and toasted to perfection. Also approve of the meat to bun ratio. A perfect (light) meal for two (my friend got a slider and we split the side) for $7 and change. Not sure what else Skylark has to offer, but I'll at least be back for the tasty balls. Meat and potato, that is. read more

Skylark Lounge - Meatball sliders - Lounges Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Looking for a comfortable, laid-back place to have some beer with your friends and maybe get an inexpensive and delicous bite to eat? Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Skylark. The Skylark is a bit "off the beaten path" as it lies in between several well-known districts, and right alongside the often ignored service road along the inner Loop. And for good reason, until recently, you only traveled through this area if you were on your way to someplace else. Now this is the destination. I stumbled across this place as I was making my way to Roc Brewing Co. (their tasting room is just down the block). It looked like a fun place, so I made a mental note to come back another night to check it out. A couple weeks later two friends and I ventured out to check out the Skylark. We scoped out their web site and were intrigued by the meatball menu. We got there around 8:00 on a Friday, which is the early quiet time for this place. There were a few patrons at the bar, we decided to take over one of the side tables. My friends and I agreed that the place was very well designed and thought out. Booths far away from the noise of the main bar and stage, a long bar, a well-placed stage and dancefloor, and all very tastefully decorated. Indie-post-punk-retro? Whatever you call it, the decor is not over done, in fact, it's very restrained (this is a place where it would be very easy to go overboard with retro kitsch). The crowd ranged from indie-twenty-somethings to the "we still go out and have fun" thirty-and-forty-somethings. People watching is great fun as different crowds come and go. A nice selection of beers on tap, and in bottles and cans. All the usual suspects and here (check their web site for the latest on tap). We perused the menu and prepared our plan of attack. My friend opted for the spicy chicken balls, which he got as a hero (three balls to a sandwich). My other friend and I opted for three "slider" sandwiches (same price as the hero) so we could try more varieties. I ordered one "Traditional" (beef) with marinara sauce and provolone; one spicy chicken with parmesan cream sauce, and one pork with roasted red pepper sauce. Absolutely the best little savory sandwiches I ever had. Each one is assembled on a grilled and buttered cibatta roll. Each one was amazing in its own way, and the sauces were the perfect compliment to each one. Vegetarians, fear not, they offer a veggie ball as well as deep-fried mashed potato balls (I didn't get to try either). I think it would cheapen the experience to call the Skylark "a little bit of hipster heaven in Rochester." Listen, if enjoying good selection of well-priced beers with a tasty, savory meatball sandwich makes me a hipster, then put me on the next bus to Williamsburg. Skylark is great and we'll definitely be back. read more

This is a biased review. I lived down the street, so this was my after work calm me down for years. Staff is phenomenal and the meatballs and pretzels are always good. The great beer selection and a shot of Philadelphia whiskey is a nice pairing. read more

Skylark Lounge - Outside. - Lounges Near Me - Rochester, New York

After a show at Geva Theater we were driving around trying to find some place to eat on a Tuesday night at 9 PM. When you walk in it just looks like a typical bar, where you can go get a drink. The meat balls were amazing though. You get to decided the type of balls you want, the sauce and how you want them (sliders, hoggie/sub or by themselves). It is also great that the kitchen is open late on a week night. Also the walking dead pin ball is fun to play while waiting for your food. read more

Skylark Lounge - Chicken Meatballs in Pesto, Beef Meatball sliders with red pepper sauce and Mash potato balls. - Lounges Near Me - Rochester, New York

Friends invited us out after they came a few weeks ago and loved it. The food is great! All of it. Meatballs are delicious and pair well with all the sauces. The cheesy rice balls are very good. The drinks are strong; the artwork is interesting. The bartender we had Friday night was awesome! Very nice gentlemen. We had a great time. read more

Very cool bar food menu consisting of almost only meatballs (classic, spicy chicken, chorizo, and veggy) with a number of delectable sauces and cheese on a ciabatta slider, hero, or by themselves. I didn't get a chance to experience the bar side of things (it was a Monday night around 6pm) but for a quick bite, it's one of the better ones. read more

Skylark Lounge - Chorizo and Meatball sliders at Skylark! - Lounges Near Me - Rochester, New York

Meatballs have found a new life in the last few years as a comfort food that could be "elevated" and in some larger cities there are full restaurants that focus exclusively on the meatball arts. Here in Rochester, Jesse Hanus recently wrote a meatball Round Up for the City Newspaper that highlighted six places that serve up some of the best balls in town which included the Skylark Lounge. They have been open since 2011 in the East End off of Union Street with a menu that is completely focused on the meatball with only a few sides that diverge from the core. Before I dive into the details about the food, I'd like to comment on the atmosphere of Skylark. My previous visit was during the Best Busker event last summer and it was so packed that the wait to sit down for food was too long to handle. Definitely overloaded from the influx of people and it seemed like a tough place to get good service, but our recent trip completely turned around any misconceptions I might have had. We sat at the bar and were treated really well by the bartender and ended up having some good conversation with a couple of the other people there. I don't end up frequenting bar-centric places often, but I can totally see this as a neighborhood hangout spot due to the pleasant music selection, the stage for live performers and the cheap prices. On to the balls! I visited the bar for dinner (before the City Paper article came out coincidentally) and sampled the entire menu that evening in the form of sliders and even got a side of the potato balls for the sake of completeness. The bread used for all the sliders was a perfect cross between a ciabatta and a traditional slider roll and they were heavily toasted adding a strong textural crunch to the affair. Overall, the balls were successful across a wide spectrum of flavor profiles. The traditional stayed right with the Italian style with a beef forward flavor including some fresh herbs and we chose to pair it with the tangy, chunky marinara sauce and some mozzarella cheese. It hit a lot of the classic meatball sandwich notes with the acidity from the sauce, the well melted cheese and the tenderness of the ball itself. The Asian special struck me a perfect replication of the inside of a steamed pork dumpling flavored with the sweet, tangy dipping sauce that typically accompanies them. There was enough scallion to cut through the sweet and salt and with the bread successfully substituting for the dumpling wrapper, it was my favorite of the night. The BBQ pork ball was the biggest surprise because it wasn't just a sweet BBQ sauce and the sandwich struck a balance between the sweet and tangy parts of the sauce and the crunchy, creamy cole slaw. I typically dislike cole slaw due to the influx of mayo involved (I hate mayo in general) but it worked in this context. The black bean topped with a lightly spicy remoulade was the better of the two vegetarian options even though it was more of a patty than a ball. The patty itself had good seasoning and the remoulade was potently acidic in a way that made the sandwich pop. The eggplant ball was a fried affair that wasn't bad by any means but the dominant elements was the spinach instead of the eggplant itself. The red pepper sauce was creamy and had some chunks in it as well to accent the milder base. The only real failure for me was the chicken ball that we paired with the pesto sauce. The hot sauce inside of the ball pushed around the white meat base that didn't offer much taste on it's own. By itself I wasn't a fan. The overly creamy pesto sauce was also a bit of a disappointment since we could barely taste the basil or garlic and it didn't offer any of the boldness from the other sauces that we tried. Not the best pairing either, but that is completely our fault and I can't blame them for our bad ideas! The side of deep fried potato balls were the equivalent of a large potato croquette with a crunchy breading and a filling of creamy, well flavored mashed potatoes. The smooth mashed potatoes complete with skins, fresh herbs would have been well worth eating on their own and the accompanying parmesan sauce was lightly cheesy and just damn tasty. Highly recommended especially if you have a larger group to split them up since they are a bit on the heavy side. Value wise, each of the sliders were $2 each (cheese was a 50¢ adder on the traditional) and between the six sandwiches and the potato balls we were plenty full with a total bill with tip around $20. This is some of the best straight up bar food I've found in Rochester and at a very reasonable price to boot. I'd put it right up there with the food at Acme when it comes to places that are bars first and I'm looking forward to visiting for some more balls soon! P.S. I think that was enough "balls" references, eh? For pictures and comments check out this review on my website, Food About Town! read more

Aside from the fact that my friend is the bartender (Jenny Marks) I super love this place. I like hipsters, hairy dudes and yummy balls. This place has all three. Lots of different kinds of balls to choose from and the sauces are homemade too! So yeah, go or something. On a Wednesday. Say hi to Jenny read more

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I had a ball at Skylark! It's a smallish bar with a live music venue, and some delicious meatballs. The combination of things sounds like it wouldn't work, but it works. The chicken meatballs' were delicious, the pork ones were less so. They had some good beers, although the selection is limited. All in all, it's a great place for live music and some late night grub! read more

If you like jokes about balls, you're clearly a human being- and you'll love Skylark! This is a super comfortable down to earth spot with outstanding food. The bartenders are awesome here as well. You can eat tasty balls at all hours of the evening. My recommendation is the veggie balls with marinara. If you like historic buildings Skylark inhabits an interesting space... my prolonged youth was spent in this space when it was a gay nightclub. You can eat delicious balls (meat or veggie) while the ghosts of drag queens and delightful mistakes float in the air around you! read more

Feelin' a little too old to be hanging out at the Bug Jar? You're not alone. Herman and Co. started this little joint on South Union. Great food, a bangin' back patio, and a proper stage. After living as a Rochester expat in NYC for five years, I wish the bars in Brooklyn were as nice and affordable as Skylark. What am I saying? No I don't! I'm thrilled Rochester has a place as awesome as Skylark! read more

Skylark Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Rochester, New York

Meatballs, metal sporks & amazing drinks, Skylark has it all. This bar is becoming one of my favourite drinking destinations in the ROC. Recap: I still love it here. read more

Spicy chicken meatballs with red pepper sauce. Deep fried mashed potatoes with creamy Parmesan sauce, creamed spinach and all with a spork. Amazing food. Beautiful space. My new favorite place. read more

Skylark Lounge - Metal Sporks, who knew of such a thing! - Lounges Near Me - Rochester, New York

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So a friend and I decided to try out this place randomly one night, and it was such an amazing experience from the moment we entered til the moment we left. First off, we walked into the place 10 minutes after the kitchen closed (kitchen closes at 12am) but a nice man named "Smitty" over heard us at the door talking to the security guard about how we heard such amazing things about their meatballs and told us he'd still take our orders - which was incredibly generous of him. So we headed over to the bar top where we were kindly greeted and handed menus by "Jen" who took our drink orders and gave us great recommendations and details on their menu. Right away, my friend knew she had to try their version of a garbage plate and I contemplated on which meatballs I wanted because their is a variety of ways you can have them put together to your liking. I ended up ordering 3 meatballs, traditionally cooked, with classic marinara and a side of cheesy rice balls, served with spicy ranch. Taking the first bite into their meatballs, you know instantly that they don't keep these frozen. The beef was incredibly tender and well seasoned. The cheesy balls were perfectly crispy on the outside and once you penetrated that layer, cheese just melts in your mouth. My friends plate consisted of the traditional Mac salad and hot meat sauce draped over 4 meatballs - 2 "mashed potatoes" and 2 "ketchup and beer". The ketchup and beer balls was definitely a staple in my experience here. Totally excited to come back and try other variations. read more

I have been into Skylark twice recently and they have both been mediocre experiences. I have not tried the food yet, so this review is for the nightlife aspect of the business. The first time I went in there was burlesque show going on. It seemed like a fun and interesting crowd. I am impressed with the music in the jukebox, and played by the DJs. The DJ last night was awesome but the crowd was lame and didn't want to dance. They have a very good beer selection, especially on tap...but what made last night's event pretty bad for me was that I ordered several cocktails and they were very skimpy on the liquor. Normally all I need is 1-2 drinks and I am all set but my friends were experiencing the same thing. We left after 4 drinks sober and clear as day. I will go back and give it another chance but I won't be getting anything with liquor in it. read more

What guy doesn't fantasize about opening a bar with his friends? If I opened my own place, I'd serve Genny Cream Ale, bring in a couple of arcade games, buy a deep fryer, and hang a funny picture of my buddy Garrett right behind the bar. Cue Skylark. From the beer selection to the incredible build-your-own-$2-meatball sandwiches (veggie balls, too!), this is exactly what my future-bar looks like. It's comfortable, laid-back, and inexpensive. There are pinball machines. It's a great place to post up for three or four hours and see who wanders in. Plus, the "What's the broo-secret?" sign is endlessly hilarious and always conjures up a smirk or two. Sorry, Garrett, you'll have to wait for yours. read more

Delicious food, good drinks, and real handsome bartenders! The black bean balls with cilantro lime dressing were great and the mashed potato balls were awesome! read more

Skylark Lounge - Black bean balls! - Lounges Near Me - Rochester, New York

Best meatballs in town by far, and quite inexpensive. Love the fact that their kitchen is open till Midnight. Pretty decent beer selection too. read more

Skylark Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Rochester, New York

For the past couple months I've heard over and over, "You have to try the meatballs at Skylark!" Well I did tonight. Not terribly impressed. I tried a chicken and a pork meatball, both with the pesto sauce - both so-so. For all the hype I was expecting the quality of homemade Italian-mother style balls - meatballs that is. Tonight happened to be the Roc City Pro Jam which was great as usual. I do love Skylark as a venue for the event. The huge dangling disco ball and neon lights swirling around the room really pull you into the music and gets the crowd pumped. I'd love to come back another non-jam night and see what's it's all about. Next time I'll order a foamy draft - hold the balls. read more

Do not be fooled, unlike me. This is not really a lounge. Its a very small dive bar with live music. When I showed up I was confused, however just stopping in for a drink and a quick bite was a great idea. Awesome service and balls! The best balls I've ever had, chicken pork and mashed potatoes. Mmmmmmm Every sauce was amazing but I'd have to agree with the popular vote. The cream sauce goes best with the balls. read more

Time for balls at Skylark Lounge! We ordered the traditional meatball slider with parmesan cream and a special slider - spicy black bean ball with lime cilantro remoulade. We also ordered fried mash potato balls with roasted red pepper sauce. Hey, they sounded fun. We received everything at once. I was instructed to smash my ball inside the ciabatta roll. Did so and bit in. Delicious. I'm a sucker for simple delicious fried food especially when they have crunchy outer shells. Brings out my inner kid. I was pleased with my black bean choice. Overall, great food. Looks like I'll have to hunt down something similar in Denver. And, to save on silverware, I think metal sporks on the way to go. Now, if only I could find a metal spork with a knife edge. 3 in 1! read more

Went with a friend to try out their meatballs when we were really hungry. It was a weeknight, so hardly anyone was there. I didn't really like the vibe of the place, it seemed dingy and without a consistent (or particularly strong) look. We ordered their meatball sandwhiches, and when they arrived, I was pretty disappointed. They were so *small* for the price we paid! Also, not anything special in the flavor department. The drink selection wasn't very suited to my tastes, but my tastes definitely lean hipster. It's probably much better on the weekends or for live music, but it was a bit of a bust compared to the hype I had heard about it. read more

We hit up Skylark after some new tattoos. Balls and booze, seriously you can't go wrong there. Mashed potato balls? Seriously what more can I say!? Super affordable eats!! read more

Skylark Lounge - Um, best balls around! - Lounges Near Me - Rochester, New York

Nice place, nice atmosphere. Went with my wife on a old school hip hop night. Every first Friday of the month. Buffalo chicken ball on Ciabatta bread was good. Sol beer as well. read more

Skylark Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Rochester, New York

Went with a friend on a weeknight. We were both starving. We'd both heard good things. We went here thinking that a meatball sub would really hit the spot. My sub tasted pretty decent. It was good. But their serving sizes were really small for the price. The bar seems limited. Didn't order anything because of the very ordinary selection of beers. Maybe we should have gone there on the weekend when they put on live shows? Might have completely changed our experience. read more

Quite an interesting place. Live music, alcohol, diverse crowd, art, and meatballs. What else can a person ask for. Count me in as a fan of your balls. read more