Hundred percent recommend! The ambience of a cozy restaurant tucked into downtown Rochester was…read moregreat. The cocktails were fun and tasty. We shared for small plates which were spectacularly delicious, and our server was so delightful We will be recommending to all our friends and family

Amazing place and amazing owner. Very intimate and comfortable setting. Exceptional cocktails and…read moresmall plates. Reservations only. Will definitely be back.

Loved this little bar. The service was not the only great thing about this place. The drinks were…read morealso top notch. We had a few drinks and all of them were delicious. The atmosphere was also fun and relaxed. The bartender was one of the best. He was attentive, talkative, gave great suggestions and even gave us a small shot to sample. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. Great Vibe. Excellent Pizza Place with wood fired pizza is also two doors down.

Great Park Ave watering hole with friendly bartenders and an eclectic crowd. Fun to sit outside…read morewhen they have the couches out .

It is my go to when I am craving their delicious lavender latte. Their avocado dish is scrumptious…read moretoo and my usual. My husband loves their burrito. Nice atmosphere, great service.

The inside of Locals Only is fun. A lot of greenery and bright colors. They validate your parking…read morein the nearby lot. Their menu is small and doesn't offer many gluten free options. There was gluten free bread available upon request. The service was ok, the waitress was extremely soft spoken and it was difficult to hear what she was saying. My eggs were overcooked and lacking seasoning. I also think it is pricey for what you get. For example, the "tot flight" is literally 4 tater tots with sides of sauces for $13. It's a cute spot, but overall not my favorite breakfast spot in Roc and I probably wouldn't return.

One of the best outdoor places in Rochester. Beautiful inside and out. We will definitely be coming…read moreback just for that. Good was good. Pizza was great. The margarita needed a little more cheese. But if do that again. Artichoke pizza was lovely. Beer was amazing. Although i do not love sours i appreciate the creativity. Fun beers (lots of double ipas). Parking could be better but nothing can be done on that. The location was not what we were expecting at all. Sorry no pictures. We really just edited the experience.

This has to be one of the best outdoor places to eat in the city. I love the rooftop tables and…read morethere is seating outdoors on the lower level as well. They host fun activities like karaoke at times. The pizzas are to die for! A summer favorite!!!

First visit here and was quite impressed. Tastefully appointed and the staff were all friendly and…read morehelpful. You need to know the secret to getting past the gatekeeper as this is a speakeasy setting. (Figure it out on your own, that's half the fun)!!! Once inside there was a smooth jazz group performing. The music was a lovely backdrop to the setting and not overwhelmingly loud that I would be screaming to be heard. You can have a normal level conversation and still enjoy the music. There were comfortable cushioned chairs with pub sized tables for seating. We sat at the bar as all table s were taken. The energetic bartenders filled up in on all the idiosyncrasies of the place and happily answered all of our many questions. They told us that it was quiet for a Thursday night and that the weekends were much larger crowds which would not appeal to me as I'm not looking for a club scene atmosphere. I was happily comfortable. The drinks are creative and include interesting combinations of ingredients. We shared three appetizers, the sliders (my favorite), spring rolls (the side sauce was great), and the tacos with a tasty crema drizzled over them. The staff let us tour the dining room, basically a Ramon Santiago gallery. (The angel was my favorite). We went to see the ballroom as well as I had attended a wedding there 37 years ago while it was still the University Club!!! It was the same lovely room I remember and brought back wonderful memories. My friend was staying there while she is having some work done at her home so got to see the guest room she was in. As expected from a historic building large windows overlooking downtown Rochester, a gas fireplace, and soaker tub. Beautiful space. Some logistic issues with heat and fan not working so this was her second room that hopefully the new owner will address. We ran into their new executive chef and they have done a great job in hiring him. He told us about future ideas they have for putting their thumb print on things and they sound quite exciting. I thanked him for the time he spent speaking with us and appreciated his enthusiasm and forward thinking. All in all a most enjoyable time at the Inn and would recommend a visit by anyone of any age. So glad we have a community that cares for its historic buildings and their importance to our identity

Vanni's Jazz Lounge makes for a fun evening out in Rochester. Our group had a great time visiting…read moreduring the first set of live jazz music from 5pm-8pm. Vanni's is located in The Inn on Broadway and upon entering you will see an elegantly decorated lobby; walk down the stair to find a book case which may contain a secret entrance to the lounge. I don't want to spoil the gimmick, but it's very charming and our group had fun with this detail. The lounge is spacious with a select amount of table seating and couches. We chose the bar in case the music was loud. The decor and lighting helped make for an immersive setting. The design features stood out and we loved the look of the lounge. The performers we saw were enjoyable, though we were hoping for something a little more lively. I ordered The University Club cocktail. The drink was delicious and picture perfect. The bartenders made us feel at ease and were fun to chat with. We didn't try any of the small plates on our visit, but this is an option. Plenty of free parking is available. If you want to have a unique night out in Rochester give Vanni's a try.

Friends from Albany recommended The Daily Refresher as a cocktail bar to visit, and I'm glad we…read morefollowed up on their suggestion. The bar has what I look for - interesting crafted cocktails (including specials), a good liquor selection, and fun people behind the bar with whom to engage. I can understand why my friends liked the place. We did have some food here, but I'm more enamored with the drinks. We ordered hummus, which was supposed to come with bread (they say naan, I think it was pita, but that's fine) and veggies. It did come out with the bread. When we asked about the veggies, we were given 2 different answers by 2 different people. One implied folks didn't always want them, another said the chef forgot and apologized. The hummus had an unexpected flavor, and when I checked the fine print on the menu it says, "chefs choice flavor." We didn't order anything else here, but we saw several orders of wings go by, and they looked really good too. On a Saturday afternoon, get here early, because if can fill up quickly.

This bar advertises as a high-end whiskey bar. This is a lie. They have a menu listing all of their…read morewhiskeys, except they actually have maybe 10% of what they list. 90% of what I have ordered from their menu they tell me they do not have. I understand running out of supplies every now and then. But when your bar's identity is based on whiskey, and you have a list of all these wonderful whiskeys on your menu, it is very frustrating that my first 3-5 selections are not available. How hard is it to keep your menu updated?

Absolutely love the vibe of this bar! We came here for the first time last night and it happened to…read morebe the anniversary of the opening and it was a masquerade party! We didn't know this, but everyone was so friendly and even had extra masks to hand out and share. The style and decor is awesome, the staff were lovely, and it was just a fun place to be. There was a dj playing live music as well. Will definitely go back!

I love this place! It definitely gives speakeasy vibes because I don't know how anyone would find…read moreit if they didn't know what they were looking for. There is live music sometimes. Excellent cocktail menu if you're into that. I wish there was a more extensive snack menu. But this would be a great spot for before dinner drinks. Or after dinner drinks. The bartenders were really great at making suggestions and helping us find something to suit our tastes.

Cute little spot! Took our daughter there for her 21st birthday celebration with some friends and…read morethe bartenders were awesome as were the folks at the bar! The drinks were wonderful! The only draw back was that food had to be ordered in, but the atmosphere made up for that. Definitely worth going again!

Beautiful, small bar. The margaritas we're delectable and the service was quick. I'm not sure if…read morethis has changed but they weren't serving food when I went. The food that was available was a separate business altogether.

Best chicken sandwich I've ever eaten. This place is unreal and such a great option when staying…read moreat Hampton Inn ROC

I was staying in the Hampton Inn in Downtown Rochester for a work event and decided to try Lila's…read moreafter a busy day of connecting with my coworkers. It's located in the lobby and there is a patio with jazz on Tuesdays and Thursday. There wasn't a spot on the patio available so I ordered at the bar and sat at tables in the lobby. The bartender was busy and seemed annoyed with me as it was super busy and I was asking questions. Oh well! My drink was lovely (it was lavender infused gin and tonic kinda) and I ordered steak frites which was good but in asking for medium rare my filet was definitely overdone. This is a great spot for happy hour but not sure I'd order a steak again.

Well, I am thrilled to write this update about Easy Sailor. Talk about a come-back! After our…read moredaughter visited the restaurant and shared my story with them about our disappointment last new year's day (dinner reservation with text messages confirming , but note on the door saying closed for a week), they went above and beyond to make it right. They insisted that she bring me in, and gave her an incredibly generous bag of gift coins to use for our dinner. We ventured in tonight and had the most wonderful "mini-vacation"- 4 of us ordered delicious drinks, tons of amazing food, and had a great time. When it came time to pay, they would not let us pay for anything- it was all comp'ed and they once again expressed regret for our past disappointment, and gratitude that we finally came in. I am a customer for life, and so impressed that they went to such great lengths to make things right. Thank you Easy Sailor!

If you're looking for a unique and fun dinner/bar in Rochester for a date night or group event…read more... This is PERFECT. It's almost like a speakeasy, where the front is set up like a travel agency and once you're checked in you get transported into this hidden gem tiki bar!! The food was delicious! I came here with my bf and friends. They were able to accommodate our allergies as well (I'm gluten free and my bf can't have dairy, eggs, nuts, fish, and they were still able to give him lots of food!). They had lots of fun drinks on the menu too. Definitely coming back here!