The Cottage Hotel - Mendon, NY The Cottage Hotel isn't just a bar & grill--it's a Mendon institution. This is hands down my favorite place to go when I want great food, cold drinks, and a room full of people actually having a good time. Thanksgiving Eve at The Cottage is next-level. The place has that perfect buzz--packed but comfortable, energetic without being chaotic--and when the band SQUID takes the stage, it turns into one of the best nights out of the year. They know exactly how to read the room and keep it moving, whether you're there to dance, sing along, or just enjoy the music with a drink in hand. The bar staff is fast, friendly, and clearly knows their regulars. Drinks are poured right, the food hits the spot every time, and there's zero pretension--just a warm, welcoming vibe that keeps people coming back. You'll see longtime locals, groups of friends, and people who came in "just for one" and somehow stayed all night. If you're looking for a place that feels authentic, fun, and reliably awesome--especially on Thanksgiving Eve--The Cottage Hotel is the place to be. Mendon doesn't get better than this. read more

The Cottage Hotel - Thanksgiving eve poster for SQUID. - American Near Me - Mendon, New York

Came here with my in-laws for dinner. Loved the laid back vibe here. All the servers were so nice! Owner told us the daily specials and she was lovely. The food was GREAT! I went with a build you own burger (bonus, Grass fed beef too!), my husband got a beef on weck. The sandwich was good but the meat was thick cut and as a result, was a bit hard to bite through. (I could see my husband struggle). My in-laws got a burger and a fish fry and they enjoyed their meals as well. The main negative was how loud it was in here. There was a table of 4 older ladies that were so rowdy, we could hardly hear each other, let alone the waitress. Needless to say, once their food came, they quieted down a bit. We highly recommend. read more

The Cottage Hotel - Build Your Own Burger - American Near Me - Mendon, New York

The fish fry was only ok and the noise level on a Fri nite was awful the tables are on top of each other and the hostess seating people disappeared while 3 groups stood waiting read more

Warm dive bar feel. The food and staff are great. Have come here a few times over the years and it has always been great. The chicken sandwhich is huge, burgers are great, nachos were delicious. read more

Cute local joint. Rustic feel but big time menu. Daily specials and live music on the weekends. Great bar with solid local beers representation. Friendly service with a jumping vibe. Fun, filling, and reasonably priced. read more

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This place is my favorite, the people that work here are the best, and nicest. The food is always great, and it's just a good place to hang out read more

The Cottage Hotel - American Near Me - Mendon, New York

Cute little pub... We stopped over for a late lunch on Sunday afternoon. They have an amazing pulled pork sandwich and sweet potato fries! It is such a perk when they offer something else other than regular crinkled fries. My little one had grilled chicken and french fries, they were cooked perfectly. The other notable thing i wanted to mention is the service. It was slow considering there were no other patron in there other than 3 people sitting at the bar. They do not offer white milk but has chocolate milk. Other than that my family and I had good time, the arcade was a plus! read more

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The food was very good. Nice list of draft beers. Atmosphere like a local bar, which we liked . The service, however, was quite slow, having only 2 servers on a Saturday night. Had to wait a long time just for the 2 beers. read more

Really cute little bar to get a beer and some food! The inside is very cute, but I love the outside area. I appreciate that they have some healthier options like the salmon salad. Salmon was slightly overcooked, but overall had amazing taste. Mac salad and wing sauce were really good. Service was excellent. Cute little spot! read more

What a great spot!! We stopped in on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. The place has outdoor tables, indoor tables, and my husband and I sat at the bar. There was only one waitress, Tracy, to cover the entire place, including the bar. She was so busy, but handled the place like a champ. She even had time to visit with us a bit when things slowed down a little. I did, however, need a nap after I watched how much she ran around. I had the mushroom, Swiss, bacon burger and it was amazing! The patty was hand formed, fresh and cooked exactly like I asked (med rare). I had tots as a side, and they were hot & crispy. read more

The Cottage Hotel - Bacon, Swiss and mushroom burger...exceptional! - American Near Me - Mendon, New York

Stop here! We're miles from home, hungry and like a mirage The Cottage Hotel appeared. This is the bar/hotel/restaurant you dream of. The menu is so good, the beers are diverse and the place has everything from old working pinball/video games to live sports on the TVs to album covers as ceiling art. Just an A+!! Brandon was our "guide" and showed us through the menus/beers. This place is awesome... read more

The Cottage Hotel - Black & Blue burger, hot wings and 2 beer selections! - American Near Me - Mendon, New York

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Service: Top notch as always. Ambiance: We love sitting outside after a long week. Great setting to relax. Food: After 15 years, we just had our first meal that we would say was disappointing. The fish fry and chicken fingers looked and tasted completely different than in the past. Definitely not hand battered fish and the fingers looked to be frozen, not fresh. Another bummer is that the fries were weak and way under cooked. We will be back eventually, as The Cottage has always been a regular part of our rotation. However, this time everything tasted like low quality frozen food. read more

Love the Cottage Hotel! My friends and I frequent this spot when I'm back home in Rochester. The bartenders are all so awesome and attentive. They often have live music on weekends, and the food is amazing. The lobster bisque is to die for. I love a nice bowl of it for lunch. The head chef is very friendly and really knows what she's doing. She came out and spoke to us while we were eating a couple times. The caesar salad is also spectacular! The greens to dressing ratio is spot on!! Covers every piece of lettuce, and lots of croutons! This is a great place to become a regular. Kind of a dive bar, so cozy and they decorate for every season! You need to give this place a visit. You won't regret it! read more

The Cottage Hotel - American Near Me - Mendon, New York

It was my first time back to The Cottage since before Covid. And I've been cravin one of their Cottage Burger for far too long. So when a friend I'd not seen in a while stopped by, it was time for a visit to The Cottage. When you first walk in, even if you've never been there before, it feels like yer comin home. Whether you choose to sit at the bar (limited to available seating only), or in the dining room it truly makes no difference. Today we had the pleasure of being served by Michelle (yes, she had her mask on just before and right after the picture), one of many sisters that either currently work there, or formerly worked there. Therefore, Michelle's been trained by a group of sisters that just so happen to be the best servers  found in Upstate NY. Now I said before that I've been havin a cravin for their Cottage Burger! And you know it's gonna be havin that signature spoonful of horseradish right on top of the 1000 Island dressing. Trust me, my burger, as always, did not fail to impress. It's been my favorite Burger ever since I moved into the area, well maybe except for their Blue Burger. It's always difficult to choose which one I'm gonna have. Ohh, and let's not forget their Pulled Pork Nachos! I'm definitely gonna be orderin myself some of those as well, all covered in melted cheese. How about their Famous Fish Fry Friday? Always the best available! Surmise it to say, if you don't go visit, it's your fault, I told ya... read more

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I enjoyed my experience at the cottage hotel in mendon. The service was top notch and I especially enjoyed the liveliness of Tuesday trivia night! Our bartender, Katie is very attentive while also providing a humorous environment. coop read more

top notch service everytime. katie is the best. damn right. always alert and attentive . -Charlie read more

Great pub food. Brian the chef is amazing. Try the cottage burger, or the buffalo chicken wrap, to die for!

Great wings! Small local tavern still solid after all of these years. Service great and everyone friendly.

Great bartenders(Baker/Brandon), Rueben egg rolls, Steak special was delicious...Beers, always a good selection. Bonus-Live Music is back. read more

The Cottage Hotel - Cottage Bar - American Near Me - Mendon, New York

06/07/24 First, let's be clear, this place is very very old, goes way back to stagecoach bar with rooms upstairs for over-night stay. It's considered to be a dive bar, but has so much going for it nobody really cares. Dress is casual or less-than casual, outdoor sidewalk table service in nice weather. You'll find young, old, families, the village drunk (Hey Otis!) and the occasional just-passing-thru celebrators. Maybe 10 stools at bar with high-tops against windows, have anything you'd want, service very good. Casual dining room, lots of vintage tin signs everywhere to peruse, menu of beef, chicken, pasta, with added bonus of very nice chef chosen specials. Food prices made me gasp out loud, $18.00 for an 8 oz burger, we passed on that nonsense. Had broiled fish fry, was about $16.00, fish portion should have been 50% bigger, coleslaw tasty with vinegar only base (no mayo), fries good, everything was hot and very tasty. I paused when I picked up the pepper shaker, and wondered when it was last properly washed with soap and hot water. Our server was friendly and quick. I timed our meal order, 12 minutes from time of order to being served. It was Friday at 5 p.m., I consider this excellent turn-around, but we were the only ones in dining room. I forgot to take pic of fish fry plate. Def recommend for a laid back experience, chick wings never disappoint. read more

The Cottage Hotel - Cottage Hotel, Mendon, NY (NYS Finger Lakes Region) - American Near Me - Mendon, New York

Vegetarian options are not a menu feature. Servers are friendly. Bar atmosphere. Outside tables @ corner of RT 251/64 read more

We go to The Cottage a few times a year and it never disappoints. Started with a couple of fresh drafts waiting for the table. Started with garlic-Buffalo wings... these were some of the best wings I've had in years, excellent. Then I had the sauteed beef on weck with au jus. Meat was very tender, nice kimmelweck bun, and the sandwich had just the right amount of sauce and horseradish. My wife had a chicken Caesar wrap, was very happy with it. If you like bar food then The Cottage is a good bet, and in warmer weather they have some street-side tables. read more

Very cute spot, we stopped in on a Sunday and they had open mic night with some awesome performers. Bartender was super attentive! Lots of beers on tap too. We ordered the wings which are some of the best in Rochester in my opinion, large, saucy and crispy - medium isn't too spicy. Also got the French onion soup, which was so-so - it could use salt and some more flavor. read more

Took my son here for a "date" and had a fantastic experience! The food was amazing (he had a burger and I had a chicken philly sandwich with sweet potato fries), the servers were extremely friendly and attentive, and we loved the outdoor seating. Will definitely be back -- can't beat a great local place with locally sourced food! read more

The Cottage Hotel - Chicken Philly, Sweet Potato Fries - American Near Me - Mendon, New York

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It was an interesting experience. The prime rib brought out the "Stark" et. al. In us - We HAD TO gnaw on the bone by picking it up. The rustic wood floor and neighborhood bar kitsch with claw game is homey. The ATM is the "signpost" for the Men's Room - and hope you aren't handicapped, it's a tight fit The seasonal veg was good with a hint of melted cheese The Organic Blue Potato Mash was a smash and richly seasoned - maybe too much. Sometimes you need balance between rich and simple. Acoustics - hard floors, walls, and ceilings mean the volume can get up there. The corn fritters app, as mentioned in my tip, are fantastic. Tap beer offerings are a nice variety. It's not on our normal flight path but we will likely find our way back. read more

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Hey everyone, So this is a total local hang out. It's a busy little resturant. It's standard bar food . Burgers ,fries, sampler baskets and sometimes they have live music. This is definitely one of my go to places if I'm in the mood for a chill place to grab food. Staff is really nice and it's a causal setting. They also have a little game section which is nice for the younger children. In the summer they also have seating outside. read more

Had a lazy lunch late at a spot off the beaten path in Mendon. People refer to it as the Cottage Hotel. This was my first experience there. If you don't look hard, you'll likely miss it on hwy 64. There was one bartender who took care of drinks, serving, and everything else out front. Locals were at the bar. There are a few TVs scattered around which were good for following the PGA Championship. I ordered the basic hamburger with swiss chess and homemade chips. To say the burger was plentiful would be a mild understatement. It had to weigh a pound before cooking. It was was cooked medium as ordered and the chips were crispy and tasty. While only one server was there, he proved to be proficient at multi-tacking. Service was very very good. The burger, which I don't eat too often, well met my expectations. I'll be returning. read more

Out of most beers, powdered sugar on sampler basket gross, for some reason long time for food to come to table. No attention at bar tables, given 1 menu for 5 people, sat selves at table waited an hour n 15 min till food came. Portions were large. read more

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Had dinner here a couple nights ago - food and service were good but the experience was marred by an extremely loud hard rock band playing in the dining room. I ordered a special - goat and lamb stew served in a bread bowl. Nice big chunks of meat in a thick gravy with carrots and potatoes - very good seasoning - and it seemed like the crusty bread was fresh baked. It came with a side salad, which was a nice size. Overall, a good amount of food and good value at $14. In general, The Cottage has good service and they work with local farms to serve local meat and veg. The owners are good people too - this night there was also some kind of fundraiser going on and the entire bar area was packed. The only downside was the extremely loud music. Upon talking to a waitress we learned this was a replacement band brought in at the last minute to fill a music gap and it was unexpected that they were hard rock. I would recommend, as they have a nice variety on their menu, and much of it is local; one tip - parking can be a challenge, so either get there early or be patient as you drive around looking for a spot! read more

What a fun place! We went on a Wednesday night and there was live music and really great steaks! Plus the beer special was $2 mason jars of rolling rock! The place has such a great vibe and the staff was very attentive! They do have a small kitchen and food is prepared to prefer so a little slow but they warn you on the menu so no one is surprised! We had flatiron steaks with bac read more

Needs a major makeover. Nothing has been done to update it or clean it up, but customers keep going there. Had a bad experience with long stands of hair in the salad ordered and almost choked on it. read more

This used to be my favorite place and the best chicken wings in NY. We just placed a pickup order of 2 appetizers in advance. 25 minute wait we were told on the phone. 45 minutes later we're still standing around waiting for food that literally takes 5 minutes to prepare and it's not busy or crowded. Save yourself the frustration unless you're just going to drink... read more

The cottage inn has the absolute best lobster bisque I've ever had in my entire life. After a long day of work on Fridays we usually do takeout with one of their specials. We have never had a bad meal at this restaurant. It feels like home cooked food. read more

Web site says they are open at noon on Sunday. Drove own from Lake Ontario to try the Cottage Burger. 12"30- CLOSED! No sign, no phone answer, no excuse. That's just inconsiderate. read more

Food is excellent and staff is friendly. Wait times can be pretty harsh, even on more relaxed days. Clean indoor and outdoor seating

Lunch was excellent. The philly chicken wrap was delicious and the portions are very generous. The sweet potato fries aren't covered in sugar or honey and also aren't an up charge. Service was very quick and friendly, our server kept our drinks full and didn't make us feel rushed. Since it wasn't busy we lingered a bit to catch up. We sat outside and wouldn't do that again. The corner is very busy with many loud construction trucks and motorcycles. Parking is also a challenge on the busy corner. read more

We have been coming here for years. With the newer ownership it seems that if you aren't a regular that comes in daily, you get ignored. Recently I came in for lunch around 12:30. Granted, it was lunch time but not all that busy. I stood at the doorway waiting to be seated for 15 minutes when my friend arrived and we stood 10 more minutes. It was the owner who barely acknowledged my standing there and another young woman waiting tables. A large table of 5 men obviously got sick of waiting for their order to be taken. They got up and waited at the bar to tell them they were leaving but again no one acknowledged them so they walked out. Meanwhile after standing at the door almost 25 minutes, my friend and I left. It is not the first time this has happened either. We sat one time for over 30 minutes for our food to come out. Our medium rare burgers were charred and unedible. Come on! At least come up to your customer and let them know how long a wait they can expect. (By the way, there were open tables where we could have been seated.) Acknowledge and make them feel welcomed don't ignore them and leave them wondering if they are invisible. After awhile we just stood there to see how long it would take the owner to talk to us. But that never happened. Good way to lose business. I like their food when I don't have to wait 30 minutes for it. But it isn't worth that type of unfriendly environment. We are locals and although convenient we will choose another establishment where they value their customers and at least explain the delay. Either hire more help or shut your doors. You aren't all that great. Two reluctant stars because we have had enjoyable meals there in the distant past. read more

We are from out of state and here visiting a couple nights and found this restaurant by chance. The ladies working were, friendly, bustling and efficient. Fish tacos were outstanding and sweet potato fries great. Dad had burger and said very good. I would highly recommend. Don't wear your shirt and tie it's a old time bar but clean and fun atmosphere. read more

Stopped out for a beer and some wings and to hear the Thigh-masters play. Everything was great. Wings were cooked perfectly, tiger sauce was a great hot/sweet balance wings were REALLY small. If you can't get bigger wings, maybe give us more than 10 for $16? Otherwise great! read more

This has become our "hometown" bar. The bartenders are welcoming and great at serving and making drinks. We love the food too! You have to try the Parmesan crusted Tuna Melt. It's amazing! The Slayer is also a favorite as well. My only complaint is that it does get crowded-but that's because it's a popular spot-and for good reason! read more