It's a high-end bar with some surprises that make it worth it. Yes, it's expensive is fuuuuuuck, but it's to be expected. Drinks are fantastic, and almost make them worth the price. The food is also good, the chicken wings were a little underdonen (not crispy), but the appetizers we had were fantastic. Their fries are fried in duck fat, and they might be the best I've ever had. Probably my biggest complaint were the chicken wings and the prices, but given how great the flavor of the wings was, it's merely a nitpick. read more

We were visiting family in the area and they took us to Revelry on a quiet Wednesday evening. The restaurant had an upscale feel between the decor and the friendly staff. We got the oysters on the half shell, Texas twinkies & fried green tomatoes. We never had a Texas Twinkie and it was surprisingly delicious. I could've had that as my meal. All the favors of our entrees were excellent. It was a stellar selection by my relatives. read more

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The Reverly is a trendy, hip spot for those looking for a casual bar vibe or a elevated date night spot We personally love to sit at the bar for drinks and food - the Sergeant Pepper is our favorite and I often ask for some extra jalapeño for that spicy kick As far as the food - the menu does change often but this is not a bad thing!! Last time I went I enjoyed some Asian inspired noodles, succulent duck in a creamy sauce, and the best cheesy dip and biscuits! We would highly recommend the place to anyone! The location is also a perk as there is ample parking and a winery (Living Roots) and several breweries nearby! read more

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This place never disappoints! Great cocktails and atmosphere! I miss the 80s music though! read more

The Revelry - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Food- ordered husband puppies as a appetizers had to return them as they smelled like seafood as soon as they came to the table. When I asked if they were vegetarian like the menu suggest, I was told well.they are fried in the same fryer as fish and shrimp. YUCK!! The black bean burgers were very bland and boring for $21!!! When I asked about the $15 cocktails I was told they were made with WELL liquor EWWWEEE!!! Service- it was 10 minutes before the server came to our table. But was very nice. Ambiance- the outside exterior is beautiful as well as the var, but we were sat upstairs which has CHEAP carpet a d very ugly decor. Not at all what I expected!! read more

Stopped by revelry with some colleagues from work for cocktails and dinner. The artistry and craftsmanship from the bar staff is exceptional. While the food was good, there's opportunity for improvement. Let's with drinks. Although not on the menu, I ordered The Last Word because I had a feeling they'd have no trouble executing this prohibition era classic that features Green Chartreuse. And I was right and it was better than I'd make it myself! The Fatte Sau was a big hit: an old fashioned with "fat washed" bourbon and amaro. Fantastic. Finally the Devils Backbone featured cognac, lemon, allspice, and egg white was pleasing as well. Now that we're loosened up it's time to eat. Appetizers are the strong point of the menu in my opinion. If I was to come back I'd just order all apps and drinks. The deviled eggs are some of the best I've had. So silky and creamy. Each one delicately assembled and topped with mustard seeds, pickle relish and bacon. I could eat a dozen. The pimento dip was unique and decadent. Served with crostini, radishes, and large cucumber slices for spreading. Both were incredibly enjoyable. Entrees were hit and miss. The smoked and fried 1/2 chicken didn't quite hit the mark for me. The outer fried coating was like a turtle shell and when the tried to break into it, it just crumbles away from the meat leaving a pile of inedible crunchy flakes all over a plate that's way too small to accommodate a half chicken worth of parts! It came with a spicy aioli dipper, but found it just didn't pair right with this dish. A light brown gravy would be better. The whole thing was frustrating to eat. The mac and cheese might be the biggest disappointment of all. Flavorless and bland without even a hint of salt. All show, no go. Never seen a big platter of mac and cheese sit in front of 4 adults and not get touched. Says it all! The salmon suffered from the same heavy handedness as the chicken. It was so encrusted with pistachios you couldn't appreciate the delicate poached salmon underneath. It's like they were showcasing the nuts rather than the fish. Just my opinion and some people might like it like that. The Rev Burger was good. A double patty beef burger with cheddar, bacon, 1000 island on brioche. Overall a good experience. The ambiance is very nice. Elegant without being pretentious. The staff really make this place. From the hostess to the waiter to the busboy they were all friendly and professional. I'll probably come back for cocktails and apps for sure. read more

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I love The Revelry as a cocktail bar! The drinks are creative and delicious and the ambiance is great for a catch up with friends over a drink. However, I went for dinner for the first time recently, and I wasn't super impressed. My fiancé ordered the jambalaya risotto -- which was under the entree section and not cheap, mind you -- and what came out was quite literally four bites of food. The whole table genuinely laughed when it was set down in front of him, and we had to get burgers after because he was still hungry. For a $30 dish, we probably won't be risking another meal there. I'll stick to drinks. read more

I love this food. The catfish is fantastic! The server was nice and friendly. The ambiance is classy. I would love to go there again. read more

The Revelry - Catfish - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Stopped in here after a company Christmas party at the MAG. Ive seen the Revelry as I've driven by on several occasions, and as part of a recommended place to stop for a drink. Glad we tried it. The menu is vast and options for everyone. The employees were great as well. read more

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This is my experience take it or leave it. This is a difficult review to write as we have been to the Revelry a few times in the past and have always enjoyed ourselves and the food. We also got to enjoy Chef Cruz Nieves culinary skills when they were the head chef at a newly opened Rella ( still a solid place to go). I say all that because my wife and I were very excited to celebrate the new year by attending Chef Cruz Nieves "last supper of 2024". We arrived early and were greeted by the host who happily found us a table. We were seated on the second floor away from the noise of the bar downstairs which was very nice. The server was very good as well. They were attentive and kept the cocktails (the best part of the night, other than my wife) flowing. I'm not sure if they still have it on the menu but the Sgt pepper cocktail was on point. Let's now dive into the unfortunate last supper of 2024 . We started with the pork belly buns and smoked beets starters. The pork belly was cooked very well but my buns were over done and on the verge of being burnt. Flavor was solid though. The beets were by far the best dish we had all night. I've never had Tahini that tasted that good. So far an ok start. We then got the hot honey duck confit and clams casino ( they were out of the short rib ragu lasagna that sounded fantastic). The duck was cooked well but the breading was about 3/4" thick and there was no hot in the hot honey. Flavor was ok but nothing special. The clams casino were almost to salty for me to eat and were sitting on a bed of more sea salt incase you wanted to have a heart attack for new year's. I wouldn't order either again. We ended with the scallops and tenderloin. The tenderloin was cooked perfectly and was quite tasty but in the end it was just a tenderloin, no wow factor in the dish. The scallops on the other hand suffered the same fate as the clams. My wife had to "wash" them in the bean ragu to make them edible. This however made the sauce inedible. I wouldn't order either again. Dessert was not included in the 3 course $95 per person price tag. None of which sounded appealing enough for us to pay for at this point. 6 drinks between the two of us came to $295 not including tip. I understand $84 of that is from cocktails but, this is high-end big city pricing that deserves the same quality that you can expect from a fine dining establishment. Instead we just got mediocre food and a big bill. To Revelry: If you are going to put your name on the event, unfortunately you are going to have to take the rating hit. To be fair, not necessarily deserved by The Revelry themselves and we will most likely visit again, but they did bring in Chef Cruz Nieves for the event so my rating stands for now. Chef Cruz Nieves: Last night was quite disappointing, we hope that if and when you open your new resturant, that your quality improves back to what we received at Rella a few years back. Here's to better meals in 2025! read more

We had a great dinner here. Came here on a weekday for an anniversary dinner. I love the decor. There are two floors for seating, we opted with the upstairs because it honestly smelled like cooked fish/fishy downstairs when we walked in. Everyone who worked there was very nice and helpful. We both enjoyed our drinks and they came quickly. The food came out pretty quickly. Food was great, and the menu has a nice variety of options. read more

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What a lovely first experience I had at The Revelry! We had a party of 4, including 2 out of town guests for the holiday. I tend to have a hard time ordering, and our male server was quick to suggest some of their top items as well as delicious cocktails. I would recommend grabbing some appetizers to share, they were all fantastic! The ambiance was dim and inviting, our service top notch and we all left feeling full and satisfied. read more

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Love the brunch scene here. Great vibe, food and bartenders! The service is great. We have made this one of our regulars.

Very very slow service. Pork was Dry. The Mac and cheese was good. The atmosphere was nice. All in all, i don't think well return unless its only for cocktails read more

The service on site was great. The food was delicious. It was so good that I wanted to have them cater a dinner for my family and friends. I left several messages and much to my disappointment no one ever responded to my multiple messages. read more

Happened to go in on the first day of the rebrand. Cocktails by Jake were great as always. Tried the Fried Green Tomatoes and the Texas Twinkies. Wow! Flavors were amazing!! read more

Came here on a snowy winter night for a special occasion, right after indoor dining reopened, and could not have asked for a better experience. I had been here for drinks at the bar once before (pre-covid) and already knew the atmosphere was just my kind of vibe. While the bar beverages weren't as great as I remember, the entrees were so delicious. I ordered the glazed salmon. Can we have a quick moment to just pay homage to those parmesan grits? Because OMG. So good. Everything else that came with the dish was also fantastic, but I'll be dreaming about those grits for awhile. My date had the Nashville Hot Chicken which he had only good things to say about. The staff graciously accommodated his substitution request for brussels sprouts without the bacon (instead of fries) for a very reasonable upcharge. A full five stars for this outing on the hardest of times our local restaurant scene has probably ever endured. Staff was awesome, everything was clean, all pandemic protocols observed. A little bit pricey for every day dining, but worth every penny for a special night out. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We enjoyed Baked Chicken and Seared Salmon. Sounds simple, but the chef consistently turns out complex, tasty dishes and sides that exceed their simple titles! We had drinks and biscuits first and were pleasantly full after the entrees. Service was good except for an initial long wait for drinks from the bartender to our table. read more

I enjoyed my food. The deviled eggs are still really good. My salmon & grits 10/10. I haven't been here in years, it's officially added back to my restaurant rotation! read more

The Revelry - Salmon with cheese grits & garlicky greens - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I got the chicken and waffles, the waffles tasted very dry and old. The chicken was extremely overcooked and probably refried and served to us. read more

The Revelry - Chicken & waffles - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

The Revelry was a treat, providing great food, great service and a fine dining experience. This was our first time there and we really weren't sure what to expect. They don't have an extensive menu, but they do offer a nice variety of options. My wife opted for the salmon while I went for one of their specials, seafood frite over squid ink pasta. We also went with the arancini which was another special. The arancini was easily the best we've ever had. After cleaning the dishes and silverware from the appetizer they reset the table and were back in a reasonable amount of time with our meal, which did not disappoint. The service was prompt, not intrusive and everyone was very friendly. Prices are a bit above moderate, but well worth it for the quality and fine dining experience. read more

I went for a business dinner with a big group on a Friday night. Unfortunately, I was not impressed with the food. It was overpriced pub food with a "fancy" chef twist that I didn't like. The place was beautiful with a good ambiance and pleasant workers, but it was too loud for business discussions. The cocktails were very strong, which might be acceptable if you're 21 and want to get drunk quickly. The salmon came on a bed of fennel--who eats fennel like potatoes?! The cheesesteak, an imitation of a Philly, was made with refried brisket and was salty and dry on a dry toasted bun. The fries were good, though. The wings were okay, but I wouldn't recommend them if you're wearing a suit with a white shirt. It took one hour for the food to show up. read more

Was "ok". Food was decent, nothing to write home about though. Overpriced for what you got too.

**This review is purely based on cocktails and the bar. I have never ate here before so I cannot attest to their food. ** The Revelry has the most unique and tastiest cocktails that is also not "downtown". I can easily park and access this location without a headache or worry. This is my husband's and I go to spot for a cocktail whether it be the beginning or ending of a date night. I always know I can come here and get something that is delicious and unique. The bartenders are always friendly and up for conversation. We always enjoy their stories, drink recommendations or music discussions. The biggest annoyance is the sun in your eyes when sitting at the bar during sunset. They have shades and tinted windows but the sun just needs to have the final say at the end of the day. I suppose we should enjoy it since Rochester rarely sees the sun ‍. Just bring your sunglasses or baseball cap. If you enjoy cocktails outside of Rum N Cokes or margaritas, come here and step outside your comfort zone. read more

Food was amazing! But what stood out was our server Aiden. He was honestly amazing!! Super friendly, super chill, and made the whole experience so fun. He checked in the perfect amount, gave great recs, and just had such good energy. You could tell he actually cared and wasn't just going through the motions. We all left talking about how great he was, 10/10 would come back just for him! read more

Phenomenal brunch last weekend! Everything was tasty, flavorful, and beautifully presented. My mom and I couldn't have picked a more gorgeous day to visit. read more

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Came here at opening for brunch this past weekend and had a great experience. Staff was very flexible for our large group of 10 and did a great job keeping track of everyone's drinks and meals, including some dietary restrictions. I had the Chicken and Waffles, which was very good. Chicken was crispy and a little fatty, which I liked. Seemed like chicken thigh meat, which everyone knows is the most juicy and tender and no bones! Waffle was slightly cool, so I wish that was definitely. However, the honey butter to put on it was awesome and made up for the low temp. Dinner is much more pricey while the brunch is reasonably priced. With that said, I had such a nice experience that I think I will make a push to try The Revelry for my next special occasion. 5 stars! read more

The Revelry - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

The interior of this place was so cool and industrial but also elevated. The jambalaya I got was so yummy and my partners duck was good too. The waiter was very friendly and always seemed to know when we needed something. read more

Seated promptly with our reservation. Restaurant was not busy.....hmmmm. Our waiter was fine; crisp service. The bus person who seemed like she didn't want to be bothered poured water on the floor and table as well as the foot of one in our party. Walked away and returned to mop up the floor...never asked if anyone had gotten wet. Menu has eliminated some of our former go to items like the shrimp. Parker hour rolls were good. The market price steak was a skirt steak and SO salty it was virtually inedible. The lasagna was good but the accompanying brisket was blob next to the lasagna in the bowl and difficult to eat with no flavor/sauce. Drinks were good. We did make the waiter aware the steak was VERY salty. All in all a meh experience read more

Absolutely love this place. Amazing service, great food and beautiful ambience. I got the buttermilk biscuits with beer cheese and honey ginger butter to start then shrimp and grits for my meal and a drink. Everything was nice and flavorful and great portion sizes. The waitress was very helpful, attentive and friendly. She suggested great choices and asked questions of flavor preferences to help me choice items such as drinks appetizers and etc. read more

The Revelry - Shrimp & grits - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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We had well crafted cocktails and fresh, tasty well prepared food at the Revelry. Service was also excellent.

Mistakes were made... I believe they can do better. We came for our first time, for brunch. First impression: the space was beautiful. But our table and chairs weren't clean- crumbs (shocking to see in the covid era). But ok, then we ordered drinks: an orange juice and a hot coco. Not fresh squeezed, and hot coco tasted like a good mix. They put the emphasis on their brunch cocktails, but it's the details in the non-alcoholic drinks that would make a 5 star experience. But then... the giant mistake: my partner ordered "Nashville hot chicken" on French toast. And it wasnt hot. Like the chef made a mistake or there was miscommunication? Not sure what happened there. But we love Nashville, and I think the city would've been offended their name was used on the menu for this. And I got the biscuits and gravy with an egg and home fries. It was very good. Like a solid 4 stars, but not life-changing to achieve 5. I heard there's a new chef: hello chef! If you're reading this, we believe in you! Theres a lot of potential and we want to come back for dinner. I think management needs to step up with cleaning procedures and staff training (our waitress was ok). But you're charging high prices so we have high standards! ...good luck, reader, if you go!! read more

The Revelry - Biscuits and gravy with egg - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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My husband made reservations for our anniversary here and we enjoyed the ambiance outside. We ordered a variety of food including appetizers and entrees. Everything was good. The crab cake sandwich was amazing. I wasn't a fan of the fried green tomatoes. They were thin, served under temp and the sauce was overwhelming. My husband loved his steak and chicken entrees. I am glad that we requested to eat outside because I felt that it was the best decision considering the alternative. We did see several patrons and a full bar having drinks and socializing, without masks, during our check in. We were also less than pleased with our outdoor seats, but at least we were away from the crowds. Overall ok experience. read more

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This isn't really a regular review, but a winter dining review! My husband and I were looking to get out of the house and noticed that the Revelry has outdoor igloos with a limited dining and drink menu for the winter months. There are several other area restaurants doing outdoor igloos or patio seating during the winter months, but quite a few places had non-refundable deposits and food/drink minimums. We were pleased to see that Revelry didn't require these, and immediately booked a reservation! They have 2 igloos that can be reserved for 60-minute intervals. They kept tightly to the schedule and we were seated exactly at our scheduled reservation time. The igloo was super cute, with string lights, lots of candles, and a small space heater. It is a little chilly, but with a warm coat and a hat, I was comfortable. Service was prompt and the food was delicious. It was the perfect little date night and it felt great to "go out"! Thanks Revelry for a cozy evening! read more

The Revelry - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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This time was better than my last. We got the cornbread as an appetizer, which was drizzled in honey. Absolutely mouthwatering. As an entree, I got the fried chicken which was excellent. The breading was very crispy--however, it kept falling off of the meat itself so it was a bit challenging to try and get both the breading/skin and actual meat at the same time. It was still delicious though, and came with a great buffalo hot sauce. I got two East Enders to drink, and they were amazing. My friend was not as fortunate with his drink choices-- he got an "In Da Club," which he ended up returning because it was pretty heavy on the vodka, and they graciously allowed us to return it. He then asked for a rum and coke--light on the rum--and when he got it, we could both taste that there was an overwhelming amount of rum. A bit unfortunate, but overall the visit was still good. The desserts were also a bit underwhelming, one was essentially biscuits and fruit, and the other was a wine flavored sorbet. Nothing amazing. I'd come back for the food, but probably not dessert. read more

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Love the Rev! Their cocktails and classic dishes are awesome always solid. Worth a visit if you're in the area

Came in for dinner and requested a cocktail that had been long retired ... Michael (bartender) came through and hooked me up with a lovely drink and stellar service. read more

The Revelry - Port Royal, retired cocktail extraordinaire - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Great drinks and atmosphere. Definitely worth a trip. Didn't try the food but next time I will. read more

The Revelry - Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Best group of bartenders, amazing head chef, friendly staff... food and drinks are spectacular AND it feels like home

In my opinion the bar is the main attraction at the establishment. Artisanal cocktails and affordable wine list make this a great place to gather for socializing with friends and other patrons. When I visit Rochester, I will often stop in for a beverage. The food reminds me of a gastropub that is at an experimental phase. Ingredients overwhelming each other. Flavors not perfectly balanced and fighting on your palate to be recognized. Employees here are quite friendly and attentive. A good experience but the menu or ingredients needs to be revamped. read more

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