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    The Revelry

    3.9 (559 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Mac and cheese. Hard pass. Flavorless.
    Bill R.

    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.

    Catfish
    Joylan Janick E.

    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.

    Tammra S.

    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.

    Sally A.

    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.

    Olivia B.

    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.

    Salmon with cheese grits & garlicky greens

    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!

    Nashville Hot Chicken (subbed in brussels sprouts for fries)
    Amanda C.

    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!

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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.

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

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

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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

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

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    Redd Wood is one of those places where you can tell immediately... these people know exactly what…read morethey're doing. Let's start with the service because it really stands out. It's bar none. The servers are not just taking orders, they actually understand the menu, the ingredients, the pairings. You can ask questions and get real answers. At one point I thought, these aren't bartenders, they're scientists. The level of knowledge and attention to detail is just different. The food completely lived up to that same standard. Every single person at the table was happy with their meal, which honestly says a lot. No one was picking around their plate or wishing they ordered something else. The chef clearly knows what they're doing. Everything was thoughtful, balanced, and just really, really good. Quick note on dessert though. It didn't quite match the level of the rest of the menu. Not bad, just not on the same level. If you're trying to be strategic, you can probably skip it and leave happy. Parking is easy, which I always appreciate. You've got valet or you can self park, so no stress there. If you're in Rochester, you really can't skip Redd Wood. It's one of those places that makes the whole dining experience feel elevated without being over the top. Definitely worth it.

    First time visit with friends. We enjoy trying new restaurants together and typically order a…read morevariety of dishes that we can share. We were able to do this here. For the price, we were completely underwhelmed For starters, we ordered two different cocktails. The May queen was fabulous the bebbo was tasty, but you couldn't taste any gin in it We started with the Lyonnaise salad , smoked beets, Swedish meatballs, tuna tartare and chicken wings The salad was our favorite, the tuna lacked flavor and we detected no smokiness in the beets. The meatballs were light and the sauce flavorful, would've loved a few more June berries. Chicken wings were nicely spiced and no too saucy For the main we shared 2 steak frites- a bit more well done than the medium rare ordered but tender and tasty, fries are great- bordelaise sauce didn't have the depth of flavor I expected. For dessert we shared the lemon poppyseed cake and chocolate mouse. The cake was light and Lemony with a hint of poppyseed flavor. The mousse was very odd- super pale in color and the crunchy bits on top did not pair well with the texture of the mousse Service was attentive, sometimes a bit too much- reaching across the table to fill waters... maybe leave a bottle on the table? It was a completely male staff... Male servers, male, valets, male bartenders. We did wonder where the women were.

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    The Owner is Extremely Rude!!!…read more We stopped in to get fish dinners recently. After looking at their menu, my husband had a question. He asked the owner his question, and the owner replied, "Can't you read?". My husband said, "Excuse me!". The owner tried to change his tune, but it was too late, and we just walked out. There are so many places to go to for a great fish dinner (The Winfield Grill, Chick'n Out, Bill Gray's, Palmers,...), where you'll not only get great food, but far superior services and get treated with respect. In addition to this owner's terrible attitude, this place has a "Very Fishy Odor", and that's never a good sign when purchasing fish from a "Fish Market". We will never go back to Captain Jim's, and strongly suggest that others do the same.

    I got a hot buttered lobster roll ($30) and fried clams. The clams were mostly breading. One of…read morethem had sand. The lobster roll was weird. Rather than chunks of soft white and red meat and visible claw meat, it was cut up big squarish chunks of white, brown, and rubbery meat. I'm sure it was lobster, but the preparation/composition was very different from other places. The lobster was overcooked and rubbery. There was not enough butter. It was in a plain hotdog bun rather than a toasted brioche bun. I had to add more butter. I think you should try a warm buttered lobster roll from Nolan's on Canandaigua ($25), the restaurant or the snack shack, to know what it should look and taste like. For this price the quality has to improve... I won't be back unless I see pictures that it's better. I was really really really looking forward to having a go-to lobster roll spot.

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    Packed but good. Pasta was excellent. Great meatballs clean and safe…read more Bread wasn't great. Tasted like nothing

    I recently visited Mamma G's for a mother-daughter lunch with my daughter. The restaurant itself…read morehas a very elegant, cozy atmosphere that made for a lovely setting. I ordered the pasta and shrimp special, which was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Unfortunately, my daughter is vegetarian and ordered the Gnocchi Rossi, which was quite disappointing. It lacked flavor and was very bland compared to my meal. The biggest downside of our visit was the service. We were trying to enjoy some quality mother-daughter time together, but our waitress interrupted us constantly--almost every time we took a bite. We repeatedly assured her that everything was fine, yet she continued coming back to the table. At one point, while we were still actively eating, she asked if we were ready for boxes. When I said no, she replied, "Oh, okay, you're just taking your time." It definitely felt like we were being rushed rather than encouraged to relax and enjoy our meal. To top it off, we were never offered dessert or after-meal options. Despite feeling a bit rushed and annoyed by the constant interruptions, we still left a good tip because the waitress was working hard and remained polite. Overall, the food was a mixed experience, the atmosphere was wonderful, but the service made what should have been a relaxing mother-daughter lunch feel hurried.

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    Our family was visiting Rochester from out of town to celebrate our son's college graduation. We…read morebooked the private room at Avvino (Meyer's Den), which turned out to be a great choice. While planning our dinner party months in advance, the communication from Janine was excellent. She helped us develop a 4-course menu that was sure to have something for everyone, including vegan and allergy friendly options. Amy was our server for the evening, and she ensured we had everything we needed to enjoy our evening. The chairs in the Meyer's Den are wide and comfortable, the decor is dark and classy, and being in the basement away from the dining room made it very quiet and easy to converse with family. The room is rather spacious for 12 guests, but could also accommodate a few more people without feeling cramped. Out of the appetizers we selected, the Charred Octopus was very popular and everyone enjoyed it...even those that had never previously eaten octopus. The baby cauliflower dish was also a beautiful presentation, and quite large and enjoyable. The salads, particularly the Charred Hurricane salad, were nice light courses before the entree was served. As for the entrees, the filet mignon was a little on the dry side, but we really enjoyed the light and crispy spinach fritters that accompanied the beef. The salmon was a generous portion of medium rare fish, and there was lot going on with that dish - spicy cauliflower and za'atar potatoes that had some mixed reviews. Folks who ordered the duck breast seemed to enjoy the complex preparation, which had asparagus, green beans, and two pureed sauces - cauliflower ginger and cherry-rhubarb. The doughnut bread pudding with apple pieces and vanilla ice cream was a delicious, decadent way to end the meal. We left rather stuffed, and delighted with the overall experience that allowed our family to celebrate together.

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    Black & Blue Steak and Crab

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    I have eaten here several times. The bar has perfect martinis, super comfortable stools and a big…read morebar space where you aren't crammed in with the general dining tables. You can order off the full menu from the bar so it's a perfect spot if it's just one or two people. The crab and lobster fondue is amazing and we order it every time we come. The wagyu meatballs are also a regular order. The she crab soup is VERY good and the chopped salad is a fave. You can order a half or the large one is definitely big enough for 2 to 3 people to share. The lobster bucatini and the scallops are always good. For steak - try splitting the tomahawK with another person - plenty for 2 people. And they will slice it for the table if asked.

    I consider myself somewhat of a restaurant expert, and until my most recent visit, Black & Blue in…read morePittsford had been one of my favorite restaurants. Unfortunately, this Mother's Day 5/10/26 experience was disappointing enough that I felt compelled to leave a review. We had reservations for 3:30 PM on Mother's Day, and in the special request section of the reservation, I clearly specified that this was a Mother's Day celebration. I also requested a quiet or private booth and mentioned that my daughter is vegetarian. Upon arrival, we were seated upstairs directly next to what appeared to be an employee service area. We could constantly hear employees talking, dishes being washed or thrown around, and overall it was easily the loudest table in the restaurant. What made this more frustrating was that another couple seated next to us complained loudly about their table and caused a scene. Although staff initially explained the restaurant was full, they were eventually moved. Meanwhile, we had politely requested a better table in advance through the reservation system, yet because we were patient and understanding, it felt like we were simply ignored. Service throughout the meal was inconsistent and inattentive. It took quite a while before anyone took our drink order. The wine menu presented to me only included wines by the glass, despite the fact that I later saw servers bringing full bottles of wine and champagne to other tables. I wanted to order a bottle of champagne for the occasion, but by the time our waitress finally arrived, I didn't want to complicate things further. Another detail that stood out was the complete lack of acknowledgment for Mother's Day. I overheard our waitress enthusiastically wishing other tables a "Happy Mother's Day" and asking if they were celebrating anything special, yet she never once acknowledged me or our celebration. My husband ordered a piña colada and was told they could not make one, so he settled for a strawberry martini that was overwhelmingly sweet and unenjoyable. We chose not to complain. The food itself, as always, was excellent and truly the highlight of the evening. However, the service continued to feel rushed and impersonal. I was planning to order my favorite espresso martini after dinner, but instead the bill was simply dropped at the table without anyone asking if we wanted dessert or another drink. One employee who was handling bread and water service also made us feel rushed. While I was literally still chewing my food, she interrupted to ask, "Should I bag that for you?" It made me feel like we were being pushed out. I was also disappointed that despite specifically mentioning my daughter was vegetarian in the reservation notes, our waitress never offered vegetarian suggestions or asked about dietary restrictions. At most upscale restaurants, this level of attentiveness is expected. The most upsetting part of the evening, however, was what felt like dismissive and unprofessional behavior toward us as Latinos. My husband has an accent, and our waitress repeatedly pretended not to understand him. At one point, after commenting on his accent, she laughed and said, "Or maybe I'm deaf." We found this rude, uncomfortable, and inappropriate for a restaurant of this caliber. Ironically, despite the poor experience, I still tipped over 20% -- more than $100 from our table alone -- because I did not want to reinforce unfair stereotypes about Latinos not tipping. Black & Blue has always justified its upscale pricing through excellent food and outstanding hospitality, which is why this experience was so disappointing. While the food remains exceptional, the atmosphere has become extremely loud and chaotic, to the point where it reminded me more of Red Lobster than the elevated dining experience this restaurant once offered. I truly hope management takes customer service more seriously moving forward, because this visit was nowhere near the standard Black & Blue used to represent.

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