I went to Tom Wahl's in Bushnell's Basin with coworkers for lunch, and it turned out to be a really…read moreenjoyable visit. I hadn't been in many years -- the location near me closed, and with so many other options around Rochester, it's not a place I often think of. This visit reminded me why the brand has stuck around for decades. Inside, the restaurant has a fun retro feel, and despite a busy lunch rush, service was prompt and friendly. I ordered the Wahlburger, which I'd oddly never tried before. It's their classic cheeseburger built on a soft, fresh bun with a seasoned beef patty, melted American cheese, shredded lettuce, diced onions, pickles, a slice of ham, and their signature tangy Wahl sauce. It arrived looking pretty plain and unassuming, but that first impression didn't tell the whole story. The patty was nicely cooked, the bun was great, and the combination of ham with that killer sauce made the whole thing surprisingly delicious. I'd absolutely order it again. The fried cheese curds were the star of the meal. They looked like they might be heavy, but they were light, crisp, and delicious. The cheese inside was mild and unexpectedly perfect. I could have eaten a whole second order. The mac salad, usually my favorite side, was just okay -- good but not great. It needed a bit more salt, though I still finished it. All in all, while I wouldn't necessarily drive across town just for it, this was a solid lunch spot and a fun throwback. I'm sure I'll return with coworkers, and I'm already planning a visit with my son -- he'll absolutely go nuts for those cheese curds.

Debating between a three and a four. My hamburger with jalapeños was excellent, and I enjoyed the…read morefries. My wife's vegetarian option was miserable, and I would definitely not recommend. My daughter had chicken and that was decent. Overall, the service was good and efficient, but the meal overall was way too expensive for the kind of food and what you got. We would probably not go again.

Decent place to grab a burger. They do have one veggie burger option as well. The food is always…read moredecent. The cashier's are always friendly enough. The ambiance is very casual...your typical burger joint. The food is a bit pricey in my opinion...$15 for a meal, which includes a burger, a side, and a drink. They do have specials each night of the week. There is also an Abbotts inside, which is a nice way to grab a frozen custard after your burger. My family comes here a fair amount. If you're in the mood for a burger, give them a try.

Believe it or not, I had never been here before. And since I drive by it on the corner of Panorama…read moreall the time, I don't know how that even happened. My husband wanted to try it, so we went for dinner and ate there. It has a much larger and nicer dining room than I was expecting. I thought it was more of a fast food type place. I ordered online, and it was a ready a few minutes after we got there. I had a grilled cheese trash plate, and my husband got a tender plate. His plate had SO MUCH sauce on it! He really liked it, but it was really, really messy. Mine was a lot of food, so I took some home. It was all good. I would get it again. We joined their club so we got a free burger, so we went back again a few weeks later. My husband had the burger, and I just got a grilled cheese. I got a side of fries, and it was HUGE! I got the larger one so we could share, but it was a ton of fries. I'd do the smaller one next time. Be sure to check online for coupons before you go. They send them to us all the time. And you get a free burger for your birthday.

Children working the counter, poorly made food and lets not forget the ridiculous prices!!! I…read moreremember Bill Grays used to be good but they skimp on everything. Thin chicken tenders, tasteless fries, have to beg for more than 1 slice of lemon for fish fry, mac n cheese is KRAFT with Marie Calenders prices lol. Im not sure they are properly training the pre-teens they have working there. I bet they pay the absolute minimum wage for their MAXIMUM sit down waiter delivered food ordering experience prices. Im done with this place too. Plenty other places with better food at better prices and better ambiance than a "TapRoom" filled with trumpers.

The food was good but they forgot one thing but that was fine overall it w amazing…read moreThe service was good to they were nice The place was wonderful ambiance 10/10

The shakes brought us here. We ordered the signature shake and split it among the three of us. It…read morewas delicious and we ended up taking part of the toppings home. We ordered the chicken fingers for my daughter, per suggestion of our server. She enjoyed them. They do not have kids meals. If we had one recommendation, it would be to over kids meals for children. We had a great time. The staff was super laid back and the kind. The servers did seem a bit overworked and were trying to manage a full dining room with just two of them. It worked out fine with our timing though. I'd venture back. Good experience.

Definitely mid and designed around being "an Instagrammable experience." I'm sure that's great for…read morea lot of people, just not me. Went with a group and we all agreed that everyone's food was "just ok" - not horrible, nothing stood out, and the fries were definitely too salty for my personal taste. Lots of "extra charges" for seemingly basic elements you would expect on a burger. The restaurant is also very loud with a lot of echo. Service was great and attentive.

The girl working the counter was very abrupt and cold. Her customer service skills were about a…read moregood as the plate I got. 2 cheeseburgers- my go-to and this were ok but the hash browns were bland and undercooked and the Mac salad was tasteless and soupy. The best sauce was good but there was far too little- it was so far gone that even a generous amount of Franks RedHot could save it from by dry and flavorless. The only good thing was that our food was done quickly

Slightly sketchy location which is always a good sign…read more Garbage plate was really good. I got the burgers over home fries and mac. Only constructive criticism is the mac needs cheese but otherwise it was everything I wanted. Bonus points for being multiple meals for the price of one.

I ordered a basic broiled Chicken Parmesan sandwich from a menu full of comforting and desirable…read morefood. My companion's Philly Cheesesteak was steamy hot, full of melted cheese and loaded with flavorful meat and veggies. It was an impressive looking sandwich, and I'm not surprised it's her all time favorite at Charlie's. Charlie's has operated since 1969 serving hungry customers in the Rochester area. It's a casual restaurant, where you order at the counter. The menu is on the wall. It isn't too excessive, but it's a good idea to check it out on their website beforehand--especially if it's your first time. I always need more time to decide what to have. My sandwich with marinara sauce on the side was extremely well done. The meat was very moist and tasted good. Our sides, onion rings and mushrooms, also were perfectly breaded and we enjoyed it a lot. I'm sure this place doesn't need any recommendations. If you are around and hungry for some traditional and comforting food in a casual atmosphere, just check Charlie's.

Always a great sandwich. Been a regular for over 40 years. Go to Burger and more. Burger, Italian…read moreSausage, Chicken. You can find something for everyone.

Went with husband, on a trip to Lake Canandaigua…read more We both ordered the Yardman breakfast with home fries, onions, and peppers. It also includes 2 strips of bacon, a piece of ham, and a sausage patty. Sounds delicious, but the home fries are not from home, they are likely frozen, and they were way overdone. I couldn't even get my fork into many, and they were so bland. I doused them in ketchup and the "awesome sauce" on the table. No help. The pepper and onions were largely absent.. They were so finely diced, and also overcooked, it was easy to miss. Sausage, bacon, and ham were VERY crispy and a little burnt, but they were still tasty. The eggs were spot on. It came with meat sauce or sausage gravy. Both were very rich. I passed on my meat sauce (too much allspice and/or nutmeg for me). Husband ate his gravy. He said it was sausage forward, with little gravy, but definitely scratch made and good. Full points for that. Coffee was ok, nothing great, a little weak. Now, I will give them credit as we came in at the end of breakfast. So maybe that was it. We got what they had left. The staff was great! I think we missed the mark and should have gone with garbage plates.

Go out of your way to stop and eat here! Garbage plates are on point! The owner seemed to be a one…read moreman show today but you would never know! He was so polite and attentive. The decor has the feel of a vintage steampunk era. A very cool place to sit and dine. The burgers were thin like a smash burger and so yummy. Highly recommend the homefries, seasoned and deep fried to perfection. Mac salad was very good, too. Can't wait to visit again and try some other menu items!

This used to be the best place to go for a garbage plates. Not sure what's going on but we have to…read moreplates put together wrong two different times. It used be that you would not have to check your food before you left. But I guess that might have to change now.

I visited Charlie Reidel's in Canandaigua today to purchase my dinner. This visit came two days…read moreafter a similar visit to one of those golden arch restaurants in Farmington where I was disgusted by the condition of the restaurant and the inattentiveness of the staff who spent most of the time chatting with one another while debris and food waste remained piled on the floor. After a ten-minute wait at this "fast food" site, I was out the door for the last time! My faith in the future was at least partially restored when I visited Charlie's. While waiting for my order - taken by a cheerful and engaged worker - I observed the workflow in the restaurant and was astounded by the level of effort and competence that I saw in that short period. Although everyone remained busy taking care of the counters and tables, cleaning, tidying up and refilling dispensers, I noticed one young lady who had clearly mastered the art of multi-tasking. While moving from one end of the counter to another to take care of customers, she grabbed a cloth and wiped down the counters on her way. During a few moments of available time, a broom appeared in her hand and the floor was swept clean. As I was observing, I attempted to identify a manager or supervisor and could not do that. That suggests to me that the culture at Charlie Reidel's has evolved to a point where these dedicated employees take ownership of and pride in their jobs. They don't need managers or supervisors standing over their shoulders to force the work to be done. Oh, the food was delicious too.