I enjoy going to self-pour wine bars, and I was excited to discover Rochester had one. I…read moreanticipated finding many Finger Lakes wines available, and I was not disappointed. I appreciated how casual it was here and overview and assistance if needed by the staff. I was wondering, though, if the wine inventory could be better organized such that white wines could be together in cases and chilled? It felt like the white wines I sampled were at most a few degrees lower than room temperature. I was very pleased with a red that I tasted, specifically a malbec. I didn't order food here, though I did see some delivered to other customers. The olives option was very generous and would easily be satisfying for two people, possibly 3.

We went to Unwined to have a few drinks before dinner next-door, and it was just what we needed…read more The atmosphere is really relaxed--not too noisy or uncomfortable--so it's easy to have conversation and everyone was extremely friendly.

Apogee is a fantastic gem of a place in a quiet spot on Park Ave, far from the crowds and traffic…read moreand heavily perfumed masses. It feels like a hidden locals-only joint where you can grab a glass of your fave from a thoughtfully curated list of delicious options, and settle in with your better half, besties or a group of friends and just chill. We've been to Apogee a number of times before and 'after' covid, in colder months when we've been lucky to snag a window table, and in warmer times, like tonight, when we can sit outside and enjoy the flickering fireflies along with our sparkling rosè. Besides the pleasant atmosphere, Apogee has a beautifully appointed interior space, clean bathrooms, and a menu with cheese plates, cake, and more wines than you could taste in a summer. All of that plus super knowledgable 'bar tenders' (more like wine sommeliers) who can take your possibly clumsy description of what you think you want and offer up several perfect options, and you have the makings of a very pleasant evening. Book mark this place and plan to spend at least an hour enjoying an outside table!

Apogee was our baby shower venue. While people don't normally associate wine bar with baby shower,…read morewe made it work and Apogee was the perfect venue that met all of our needs. As a special events venue, Apogee was flexible with outside food and also with decorations. There was no additional venue rental/site fee, just a minimum spend amount (which we were confident that we would exceed). The venue is cozy and intimate, but has high ceilings so it did not feel claustrophobic at all, even with 30+ guests at one point. I'm a wine snob myself, so I was a bit skeptical initially when I saw their wine list. Most of the wines they serve retail for $10-20. They do have some bottles that are more expensive (retail ~$30). However, after tasting some of their entry level wines (Ancient Peaks Zinfandel & Gouguenheim Malbec), my worries vanished. Everything I tasted was excellent and drank better than their actual price point. Steve was a great host. He was laid back, but still friendly and attentive to all of our guests. He made sure everybody's drink needs were satisfied. He was also flexible with letting us in the venue early to set up and also staying late to clean up. I also liked the fact that they allowed us to bring our own wine, for a $15 per bottle corkage fee, which is fair. Anyways, Apogee is a great venue for a small party. They are flexible and reasonable. I would definitely recommend them as a wine bar and for hosting a private event (especially on a Sunday).

It's super cute and trendy-looking inside! We had a cozy spot for two people. Came for the St…read more Patty's Day drink specials which were good. Meatballs were filling and tasty. Burrata was also good with tons of tomatoes. Perfect spot to get a drink after a day on the canal! Service was good and they have coat check.

Such a great local wine bar! Went for our first time over the weekend and it was so cozy and warm…read moreand the wine selection was plentiful. The staff was also very friendly and attentive. Our evening consisted of ordering Prosecco, old fashioned's, tuna tartare and burrata. The food had a stunning presentation and tasted delicious. I thought it went very well with my Prosecco! We had such a wonderful time that I cannot wait to return.

Came here for a girls night during the New Orleans celebration. Wasn't that crowded, hope this…read moreplace gains some traction because it is nice inside. Bar to the left more seating to the right. They had a band playing so we went to sit at the bar area tables. Got a spread of things to share. Deviled eggs were my favorite. Pretty good menu to choose from. I'd like to go back. Wine selection is also good

An update to previous post - WONDERFUL Friday night Jazz! We…read morereally enjoyed the Jim Nugent Trio and some lovely Finger Lakes wines tonight.

Flight Wine Bar in the Cornhill area of Rochester offers high quality wine flights and live music…read moreon certain evenings of the week. Dan and I shared some wine flights with red wines from France, Canada, and Italy. They were all delicious. Then our awesome attentive waiter Richard told us we could order some small bites. We chose the "choose" 3 and ordered the artichoke spinach dip with pita chips & veggies, a cheddar soaked wine cheese, and can't forget the awesome herbed olives (my favorite). They also gave us some high quality aged balsamic and baguette. There's a local chocolatier - so we had to get the few pieces to pair with the red wine (orange peal chocolate, sesame chocolate, and truffle) and all were a treat. The live music was the perfect touch to an enjoyable evening and the service was top notch. We will definitely visit Flight Wine Bar again when visiting family in Rochester!

Sue the owner is a breath of fresh air! Mocktails are on…read morethe menu. I had the Strawberry and Basil Kombucharita. I love their options for cheese and charcuterie boards. This was an enjoyable ladies night. Also, Wednesdays are half price bottles of wine. You can't beat that if you like wine. I'm so glad Flight was so accommodating. They also have fiber nights and make your own bonsai decorating as well. I'll definitely be frequenting as the weather warms up. Thank you for a memorable mid week boost.

Avvino is so beautiful inside and such a hidden gem. The bartender is great and the food is always…read morerotating so I never get bored of their menu. Never had better bread in my life. Also the shrimp app is so good and the chocolate cake for dessert. Plus the plates are unique and collected by the owner, you can really tell everyone who works here cares about their restaurant. LOVE LOVE LOVE

I'd say I had a good experience dining here. It was my birthday and I went in with a few friends…read more We were promptly attended to. I ordered a mocktail to start off and it was pretty good. For appetizers, we got the roasted beets and the bone marrow. Both were good. I got the duck breast for entree and my friends got the carrot cavatelli and lobster bucatini. We all enjoyed our dishes. The duck was succulent and roasted just enough. The Brussel sprouts that came on the side were a disappointment though. For dessert, I ordered ricotta pine nut tart with lemon sorbet. The tart was very subtle in flavor but good. My friends ordered the bread pudding which was great as well. Overall, very satisfied with the food and service. Can be back!

Went with some family for the first time Friday evening. Cool vibe--trendy, a bit noisy--but in a…read moregood way. Nice, interesting cocktails...food was delicious!! Breast poutine I ever had...house made, fresh cut fries with braised beef, cheese curd, and a rich brown gravy! At first, i didn't even think there were fries! Got about one quarter through the bowl before I found them!! There was so much beef!! Another family member had their burger, which she highly recommended and was my 2nd choice (next time for sure)!! Smithers had the calamari, which was a huge portion and he and my daughter both loved. Hubby got a dish of steak au poivre with blue cheese in a sauce over pasta--could have used a little more steak but he enjoyed it. Son-in-law got butternut squash ravioli and daughter got Cajun mac and cheese. Anything was really good and the service was excellent!

Good food. Advertised as a whiskey & cocktail bar but drinks were mediocre without appropriate…read moregarnishes. Menu limited but what we had was tasty and service was good. Very loud and hard to converse inside. I give 5-6/10.

We've been meaning to try out Carnegie Cellars for a long time and 3 of us finally went in…read moretonight. The experience was amazing! The menu is different than other places, it goes from small to large plates and you order what you want and if you want more- keep ordering. My daughter got a flight of white wines and I got one of their beers, which was an interesting hazy IPA called Baby Kittens. Our waiter Philip was very knowledgeable on the wine selection and helped with the food order. We started out with the Flour City bread, which was toasted and had a dip of whipped ricotta with butternut squash - excellent! Next, we had the salt and pepper squid - their version of a fried calamari appetizer - also excellent with a nice little spice that snuck up on you a little bit. We followed that with the farm salad, which had a great cranberry vinaigrette. Then we had mussels which were over a jasmine rice that had a great sauce with it. The last dinner item we had was the butternut squash ravioli - so tasty! The table next to us got the fries, which was a huge mound of french fries with Parmesan cheese and I think something else on it. It was a lot of food. The waiter suggested their desserts, which was a choice of a huge slice of carrot cake or a skillet baked chocolate chip cookie or brownie topped with vanilla ice cream. We got the latter and it was excellent. The atmosphere was very subdued and great for a date or just a fun night out. I highly recommend visiting Carnegie Cellars!

We liked this place a lot. The food was mostly well portioned. The preparation, flavor, texture,…read moretemperature were on point. The service was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the wine selection. Parking could be a challenge, seating is varied at tables, bar and all along the full length windows.

Have had two dinners there and they both were quite good. I like rye and the rye roll they used…read morefor the roast beef sandwich was great!

1/5 Stars - Unprofessional and Disappointing Experience at Kade's Scratch Kitchen …read more We've dined at Kade's Scratch Kitchen four times, but our latest visit was a complete disaster. My husband ordered a second beer, which never arrived, yet it was included on our bill. I had two drinks and even offered him half of mine, noticing he'd only had one, before we realized the error on the check. When he politely pointed out that he never received the second beer, the owner insisted she "100% delivered it" and argued with him, refusing to correct the mistake at first. As someone with years of hospitality experience in foodie cities like Portland, Maine, and Boston, I've never seen a restaurant owner argue with a customer over something so trivial--especially with a family dining with two kids, having ordered appetizers, meals, and three cookies for dessert. When my husband tried to address the issue calmly, the owner shockingly threatened to call the police if he didn't leave. To make matters worse, she was openly complaining about wanting to go home to bed when we arrived, setting a negative tone from the start. While everyone can have a bad day, this level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable. Kade's Scratch Kitchen has lost our business, and it's clear the owner is in the wrong industry.

Friendly service, great drinks and the pizza logs are to die for! The owners were extremely…read morefriendly. Definitely going back for the pizza rolls!

Food. Service. Ambiance - Legacy Wine Bar has all of these. It is a very welcoming, warm, cozy new…read morespot in town. The owner is great - food delicious, and interesting wines. We really enjoy the live music. Can't wait to go back for a nice glass of wine and some live jazz!