I went here a bit ago so don't remember everything 100%. I think the pizza was good and the vibes were super super cute! I think there was a peach drink or something that was also very good- especially for a non drinker read more

Stopped here after watching the St Patty's day parade, place was busy but we were still able to get a table upstairs for the five of us. Grabbed some beers downstairs when you first walk in. We ordered pizza and placed our numbers on display... but after about 40 mins we asked some one else apparently picked up our order... the server rushed our order and got us more drinks. We got a pepperoni pizza and a cheese one. They were delicious. read more

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This place is not cheap, I ordered some items and they never arrived with my order. When I called the manager could NOT have cared less. NO APOLOGY! He was like " yeah we probably forgot your order" , then he goes on to say that they can "fire it up" again. Like Im an employee (that's restaurant lingo). Thats no way to talk to a "PAYING" customer. His name was Andre and he is definitely an A- you know the rest. read more

The burgers and wings are amazing! The place is super beautiful and the waiters are polite and helpful. One time we ordered something from the menu (i don't remember what it was but it was a sandwich) and we didn't like it. I told the waitress and she said they will take it out of the check! I really liked their manner so i ordered something else and visited the place again read more

Swan Dive - Wings - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

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This place holds great memories for me. On a recent overnight with my boyfriend celebrating our year anniversary, we stopped for a couple cocktails before dinner. I had the Copa Chida and it was great. I also had another cocktail, but I don't remember the name. My boyfriend had an espresso martini and enjoyed it and a Coke and Fernet. I love the atmosphere here. The food that others surrounding us had looked super good. One of these days I'll grab a bite here, instead of just a drink. read more

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Swan dive is one of my favorite places in Rochester! The pizza and natural wine are both so delicious I constantly rave about it. Service? Amazing. Very friendly staff who will happily make natural wine recommendations if you aren't sure what to get. The ambiance is what sold me - dimly lit two story building that is very spacious and feels like you're kind of in a house. My one hang up with it? The hours. I wish they were open more often! It's hard to catch them open during my work trips, which happens to be the only time I am in the area. Overall really great place - so great that they should be open more frequently! :) read more

Ordered 8 wings and was only given 7. They offered no apologies and just excuses. Didn't offer money back or any help. This place is purposefully ripping off customers. read more

super friendly and great spot; been twice now (from toronto).. the kitchen (pizza!), is phenomenal! love SWAN DIVE; I wouldn't visit rochester without going read more

Swan Dive - i love their pizza - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

I have never heard of this place before but we decided to come here on a whim and see what it was about. The 3 of us split an order of Swan's fries and the Wu-Tang pizza which ended up being plenty of food. The swan's fries are a huge order and are soo good. If you love that truffle flavor with crispy salty fries, do yourself a favor a get these. The pizza is on the smaller side but was one of the better ones I've had. Perfectly crispy crust, yummy flavors from the cupperoni, peppers and honey. My only complaint would be the prices, large fries and a small pizza were $30. Also, they charged us $20 for the Wu-Tang pizza but it says $18 on the menu... Either way I definitely did a happy dance because the food was good and I'm already trying to figure out when I can come back. read more

Swan Dive - Swan's Fries with truffle flavors and parm, yummm - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I've always thought about this place as just a top night life spot in Rochester (which it does transition into at night), but this visit allowed me to come to a new appreciation of its cocktail craftsmanship. I learned so much about this place from talking to our bartender and Swan Dive manager, Taylor, who was friendly and knowledge. I will definitely be back more regularly for luxury cocktails during the early evening rather than bottled beer and rum & cokes during late night. Many of the cocktails use homemade tinctures/bitters or even homemade juices (such as the homemade honeydew juice). The late night pizza is usually good, but in the next visit I'll also explore the food menu a bit more. read more

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Just went back for some more fun, split the pole on the dance floor for 1 and a half hours at latin night, pretty sure I was speakin a lil espanol while bustin my moves! Hahhah great time, had my two roads again, nothin better than dancin while drinkin a 10.3% ABV brewskie, yea baby yea! Get Some! This place is sick! read more

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Depending on the day and hour this place will either be packed to the brim or near empty with almost no between. If you are looking for the packed experience go after 7 especially on Friday and the weekend. Any time you go, be prepared for good drinks and good food. Their pizza and mozzarella sticks are amazing. read more

Swan Dive - Team time cocktail - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

We got take out and loved it all, so I can only imagine how good it would have been fresh from the oven. The pizza was a little floppy, but probably that was because it was ready quicker than we thought it would be, so we didn't pick it up right away. The onion dip was awesome and we had a good amount left over after eating all of the chips. Will definitely be back, hopefully in person! read more

Swan Dive - Goomah with caramelized onions instead of green olives - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Swan Dive has been an *amazing* addition to the East & Alex scene since it's opening ~a year ago. While this neighborhood isn't my first pick for a night out on the town (anymore), my friends and I have found ourselves making special trips specifically for a Swan Dive pizza or tasty cocktail. On my last visit, my date and I split the pickled vegetables and the yeezy pizza (goat cheese, oregano, garlic). The vegetables were not really my jam, as they were just a little too spicy for my taste, but the pizza was my ANTHEM. Sooooo tasty. A friend who works there recommended that next time we add cup 'n' char pep, and I have a feeling that "next time" will be here sooner rather than later. I enjoyed two cocktails, one Dive spritz (in protest of that recent NYT article proclaiming that the aperol spritz is dead...) and one breezy gin based cocktail that was served with a pineapple, and whose name I'm currently forgetting. Both were well-balanced and delicious. I love the eclectic vibe at Swan Dive and appreciate the detail that went into curating it. It's a beautiful space that lets you step out of reality for a bit to live in a colorful, pizza-filled wonderland. Cheers! read more

We ordered online for a medium-sized Wu-Tang pizza and it became available for pickup quickly. The pickup was also quick! The crust had a good chew, puffed up around the edge with a crispy bottom. The toppings were flavorful and a good combo of sweetness, a little acidity, and of course, saltiness :) read more

Swan Dive - Wu-tang medium - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Came to Swan Dive for dinner with my parents and did not leave disappointed. We chose to sit inside (per usual) but were seated upstairs where it was somewhat dark and no one around; so we kindly asked to sit outside. Rachel, the waitress was very accommodating and made it happen. We sat in a lovely space outside and ordered a handful of tasty drinks; I got the jackknife and asked for tequila and spicy and it was yummy. I ordered the Mac and cheese and the Wi-Tang pizza. Skip the Mac and order ANY of the pizzas. They were delicious! I ended the night with the Dive Manhattan which uses Japanese whisky and it was excellent! Can't wait to come back this summer and order more pizza and manhattans! read more

Swan Dive - Dive Manhattan - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

I was in town from Phoenix and just wanted a simple, local place with good food and craft cocktails. This is the perfect place for that! I tried a couple different cocktails, all amazing and prepared with expertise. I got the wings because the pizza oven was not working... I'm so glad that happened! I've had a lot of wings from all over and these were incredible! Perfectly crispy but still really saucy. The flavor of the Buffalo sauce was transcendent. I was reminded of eating wings with my grandmother at a local place when I was 6. Perfection. The service was on point and the ambiance is exactly what I hoped for. Mellow, inviting, super chill vibes with high end drinks and bar food. A literal 4 minute walk from the Courtyard Marriott. So you can stumble back to the hotel safely, if needed. read more

Swan Dive - Caribbean in the clouds cocktail - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

The best playlist out of all the bars on this strip, such a chill vibe and a super cute pink bathroom for the girls. They have pizza by the slice downstairs which is great if ur a drunk foodie, and the bartenders were pretty fast given how many people were there. read more

Didn't try any food. Cool atmosphere. The craft cocktails were bang. Anything from the Swan family is quality. Was getting a little sketch by 11pm on Friday night but that's probably normal. Would go back. read more

Had a craving for pizza so ordered one from Swan Dive using DoorDash. Ordered the Mr. Pepperoni and when I saw chicken nuggets were chicken thighs I ordered that too. Pizza was good with zesty sauce. Chicken nuggets were a waste of money. They were tiny chunks of chicken breaded and burnt to a crisp. 2 of the nuggets were just breading without any chicken inside. Try the pizza, don't was your money on chicken nuggets. read more

I went to Swan Dive for dinner and had a good time. The staff was very friendly and I enjoyed the pizza that I had. I also got the chicken nuggets, that were more like chicken poppers, and tator tots. The tator tots were a bit overdone, but still good. I would go again! read more

Ok, so they've only been open a week. Took over the old Havana Cabana location. Location: Not a bad spot, diagonal from Ox & Stone. They have a very small parking lot right outside the building but it's $5 to park. How about no. I'll park on the street and walk a block. Layout: Eh... it's ok. There's a bar in the front, then walk through an area where there's an open kitchen to a back bar. The back bar is nice, but small. They do offer counters and other seating. And on the seating note, I wasn't a fan of the fixed bar stools. You couldn't move them to get comfortable. They folded up into/against the bar, but that's about it. I do like that they hooks under the bar for coats, purses. It was a nice unit with 3 big hooks too! Decor: Nice colors! Did a good job with the remodel. Bar: Drink menu left a little to be desired. Not a big selection of specialty cocktails. They will make to order if you ask however. We did try the "wine in a can" - yeah I'll pass. May be a new trend but it wasn't good. I did, however, enjoy the cherry drink I had. Bartenders were friendly and attentive. Food: The O.G. Pizza was good! However, it was a little bit under cooked and WAY too much flour on the bottom. We waited over 30 minutes to get the pizza so that's a negative. We also ordered mozz sticks, but seriously, I think they were someone else's order. Someone came around looking for #18 (mozz order) and he went back to the kitchen. We thought they looked good and order and they came out in like 5 minutes and were luke warm. I think they were #18's order lol. The in-house menu differs from the one online. Only 2 desserts listed, but they show 4 on the online menu. May have wanted to try the fun fetti cake, but not listed...... Not a bad place, and like I said only open a week so maybe it'll get better. Would I come back? Doubtful. Not a bad place but it's not for me. read more

Swan Dive - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

I've had mixed feelings about Swan Dive and put off writing this review for a while. Now that I've had time to think it over, I think Swan Dive is just not my place. The food is great - don't get me wrong. I LOVED the Fun-Guy pizza. Thin and crispy, Hot out of the oven, and seasoned to perfection, I will not complain about this. The cocktails were good too. My Friday night companion surprised me with an order off the special menu for the cocktail even that was happening in Rochester. I think it was called Far Out, and it had elderflower in it. I was actually raving about elderflower in the evening, so it was a perfect choice. And it was good, but lacked a kick of something at the end. The space is fun, but I didn't feel the downstairs flowed very well. The bar at the back of the space was crowded. Seating was limited, but we did snag some small counter stools near the ovens. It was hot. And loud. And I felt like I was continually shouting at my friend just so she could hear me. Upstairs looked more comfortable, and I would have liked to sit up there... the ladies bathroom is totally fun and funky with pink flamingos galore! Again, the vibe is cool - a little hipsterish, but not really my style I guess. While not my favorite, I can see why Swan Dive is the new rage. You should definitely check it out for yourselves. And if I stop in again, I have to get the mozz sticks. Apparently they are to die for. Maybe I can be won over with superior bar food. read more

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Pizza is amazing! Their "Cupperonis" have the perfect crisp and a little kick that makes them perfect. Their version of garlic pizza is probably my favorite in Rochester. Mozz sticks are unique and the flavoring is different than any place out here. read more

I really love this bar. Like really love it. Every time I'm here I wish I could drive it back to Buffalo with me. The inside is like something out of a movie. All teal and pink and bright. I absolutely would have it no other way! Nothing's better than drinking and jamming with your friends in what could be the set of a 1960's/70's movie. The service is pretty outstanding, as well. The bartenders KNOW what they're doing, their drinks are made very particularly and taste like they've been made with care. Definitely on the pricier side, but quality over everything, am I right? I've eaten their mac and cheese once, and I've gotta say, it's the best I've had at a restaurant. It was creamy, savory, and all-around delicious. Admittedly I've daydreamed about what their recipe might be. This will always be a go-to in Roc for me. Swan Dive, I love you. read more

Swan Dive - From the upper level - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

We stopped in from out of town. Slice of pizza was mostly crust. The crust was tasty though! Can of beer $10! Waitress never informed us that happy hour draft beer was buy one get one free. Multiple fruit flies flying around the table upstairs. The braised pork ragu was very tasty but the portion was not that great. read more

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The pizza? Phenomenal. Chose the wu-tang with the cupperoni on the side. The hot honey complimented the rest of the toppings really well. To note: the pizzas are $10 on Wednesday's! read more

I still stand with the 4 Stars. During the summer get yourself a Pimms Cup on tap and some apps with Friends! Ok... for one thing they have only been open for two weeks. Yes they are still working the kinks out.. on that note let's move on... As a transplant I did not know that this was other bars and etc I have no feelings about this places past.. present it's a very cool spot. Yes it's all instagram worthy do take your photos. They have two bars, a place to take food orders you order they give you a number.. or you can order at the bar with your bartender. If you don't drink they have mocktails so don't let that stop you. They do have a drink on tap it was good but potent.. trust me... they also got in last Summers must have Forty Ounce Rose' I just wished the bottle/ wine was colder but that's me. Do order some nibbles, the fries are tasty but they need to be hotter, the mozzarella sticks are where it's at! They are homemade and have a slightly spicy kick in a good way we ordered one order than ordered again. The fries were perfectly seasoned but just warm? I understand and understand this the food comes out when what is done first please realize this and they tell you that it won't be a staggered food service. The burger was tasty, cooked well, nice cheese, lettuce, onions but it's messy just an FYI. Pizza you can order a pice of pizza it's either cheese or pepperoni. We got the OG that was tasty basically cheese and pepperoni and the other one it had rocket greens on it w/ a garlic base it was good but it was ok or maybe I was just stuffed. The crust on these pizzas are tasty. The cocktails are well made, simple syrup and juices are made in house I believe. I had a had a Paloma it was well made and get it..other drinks others had loved them. They have beers in cans, Rose' in a can and some local beers on tap. They have Triphammer and others. The upstairs have a few long tables, a cool lounging couch, foozball table and plenty of spaces to take some snaps. The hot pink, green colors are a nod to Miami and just good times. The women's bathroom had a fabulous pink flamingo wallpaper and the pink light is just magic. It's a fun place to visit, see and be seen and take some Instagram worthy snaps. I want come back and try other food and cocktails. This is basically a cool bar that has food. As others have said a few missteps but they just opened and are pretty minor. John Swan and Co know what they are doing so this will be a great addition to their restaurant group. As always I'll tell you about the parking situation it's a pain considering it's the Alexander/East Ave/Park Ave area... I Ubered.. you can too.. but it's a cool place and considering the area you could have a fun food/booze hop/crawl. Go and enjoy! Cheets read more

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I went here for a late night. The pizza was the worst pizza I have ever had in my life. It was also extremely expensive for a slice. The drink was ok. Not enough room to dance . Probably would not go back read more

Intentionally prepared bar food is how I describe the food here. It's always hot and fresh. Service is good. Music is usually good. It's just a really good "dive" bar with good food and drinks. read more

Very cool place, great menu and the service was also good. Parking sucks around there but its worth the walk.

Awesome bartending staff, great vibes, cool people, and refreshing drinks. But you know what brings me back here the most? That delicious, piping-hot pizza that peels the skin off the roof of your mouth like eating 10 bowls of Cap'n Crunch! So far this is my favorite pizza joint in Rochester. Don't forget the movies, the pool table, DJ nights, happy hours, and more. But always remember... Eat the damn pizza! read more

So I don't eat pizza but I appreciated the Not Pizza on the menu. The Swan Dive is NOT a dive. It's eclectic design is appealing. We enjoyed the outdoor dining area. For those of us who ordered the pizza - they thought it was good. I have been called a pizza snob, but that's another story for another time. I had the Hometown Burger with Fries which was ok. Service was good and our server was attentive. They have a nice selection of wine and beer for those who enjoy that. We really enjoyed this place. It's a nice place to hangout and have good conversations with friends. read more

We were downtown for the jazz fest and wanted to eat outside and sit down so we wandered over to Alexander. We had stopped in Swan Dive once before but did not eat so when we saw empty outdoor tables we swooped in. The hostess/ waitress was super friendly and helpful. We snagged a couple of their happy hour special on-tap craft cocktails ($7) - their version of a Pimm's Cup. It was very good and refreshing. Their menu is rather limited so we just ordered a slice each of their pizza - one slice of "cupparoni" and one slice of their take on a Hawaiian pizza. Both were tasty. Overall a good experience if you are not wanting a lot of choices. read more

I find Swan Dive to be one of the gems of the flower city. There are very few bars that I've been to in my life that have good enough food to merit a take order and 20 minute drive to go pick it up, but Swan Dive is such a place. The pizza is fantastic, as is all their food I've eaten. That said the atmosphere both inside and outdoors is sensational as well, and the staff is fantastic. This place should be on everyone's go-to list - for eating, drinking, and for a night out with friends. read more

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Environment is hip, funky vibe. Food is bar food. Sometimes delicious, sometimes average, or delicious if you're drunk. Music is good most of the time but sometimes there can be a horrible dj. Staff is very friendly. read more

Love the theme and the atmosphere. Super unique and open great times. They did take my favorite two things off the menu though. The Yeezy and the cauliflower. I feel like they could do smoothies / alcoholic smoothies real well.Always popular.A little too loud could use acoustic barriers on walls. read more

Swan Dive - Upstairs view - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

We happened in on a rainy night and a fifth star fell out of the sky. I adore the blond tattoo sleeved chiquita at the counter. I've been here a couple times and each time she is rocking it, nice, helpful makes you feel like you are appreciated for being there. We tried the sweet peas on ranch, lemon n olive oil.....so fresh so light so well seasoned and absolutely delicious. Tried and tried we also ordered the mozzarella sticks which were as usual great. read more

Swan Dive - Irish goodbye in front say that in back - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Stopped in for some quick bar eats and was pleasantly surprised. Location is old Havana Cabana, which is 2 stories with plenty of seating and bar area. Took a spin through my Yelp friend's pics and knew that I wanted those Mozzarella sticks and they didn't disappoint. Huge cheese sticks with hot crunchy exterior and tasty pizza sauce for dipping - these shouldn't be missed. We also got a pizza (The O.G.) which had a ton of oozy cheese, perfectly crisp thin crust. Yum! Bartenders pleasant and experienced with some inventive drink options. My husband's mojito was the perfect mix of tart and sweet. On a side note - You need to check out the bathroom, It's amazing. You will understand the moment you step in. read more

This has been a stellar addition to the East End neighborhood. I love any place with an elevated bar food-style menu, endless rosé options, cocktails on draft, and a generally cool vibe. The space looks like something out of an 80s movie -- bright colors, kitschy decor, but all well-intentioned and meticulously curated. There's a bar in the front and another in the back. The kitchen is open - order at any bar or at the special food counter in the middle. If you've started a tab at one of the bars, they can add anything to it. Additionally, there's more room upstairs with nooks for seating, a foosball table, and a patio seating outside. Everything I've tried has been delicious and just what I'm looking for on a night out. Here are my go-tos: FOOD - Pizza - the dough is it! (My pick is usually the O.G. - mozz, basil, sauce). You can also get it by the slice! - Swan's fries (the perfect amount of truffle oil in my opinion, just a hint to kick the fries up a notch + parmesan and basil... also crinkle cut fries are king esp. with a special sauce for dippin'.) - Mozz sticks (WOA - homemade, super seasoned, lots of oozy cheese, and a spicy tomato dipping sauce). - Vodka sauce + pasta (throwback mems to Cibon, but new and improved). - Recent love affair: the burger (it's like a classy and delicious Big Mac-style gem... double patties, super special sauce + relish, soft bun - a win all around! Might be my favorite burger as of late.) DRINKS - Rosé of all kinds - bubbly one in a can (surprisingly delightful!), 40oz, and still one in a glass, as I write this it's from Sangiovese (my go-to pick here). - Pimm's cup + old fashioned on draft! - Aperol spritz (summertime bev) Surely we'll run into each other here. It's a regular in the rotation these days. Saw a brunch teaser so I'm really into that idea and can't wait to give it a whirl! read more

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