We loved it here! Our food was phenomenal and we could get a table outside which was nice. The only reason we didn't give this place a 5 star was because we did have to wait for our food a little longer than usual and when we went to cash out the waitress and hostess were very sassy towards each other which we thought was unprofessional but the food is phenomenal def worth coming here. read more

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Definitely a great place to go for lunch and drinks at the bar. The large bar is open, and a nice place to catch up with a friend you have't seen in a while. The food was decent - standard American fare - sandwiches and fries. If you're in the mood for something simple and a place you can chill for a little while Winfield is a good choice. My drink of choice was easily made and tasted great. I can definitely see myself coming back with friends or even by myself. Located in a great city neighborhood, their is ample parking on street and in their private lot. The bathrooms are clean too. read more

Reuben was filled with tender corned beef, good onion rings. The french onion soup was crammed with bread cubes, and piled with cheese, not so much onion in there though. Their pesto bread had hearty helpings of pesto and cheese too. I heard the salads that were ordered were delicious, they had a plethora of toppings. Decent beer selection, the service was quick and friendly. It was prime rib night and it looked so good, on the list for the next visit. read more

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I liked it here actually, nice decor, with brick walls, lots of light. Quite loud when busy though. The menu was very promising, and had s nice variety of items, even a few seafood dishes. Our food was only fair, and I say this because in several dishes we ordered chicken with, the chicken was way over cooked and dry, if the person preparing had held back a bit on the cooking, it would have been delicious. My husband loved his burger, which was cooked with just the right amount of pink. Service was good, and we were seated promptly. read more

Well went back to Winfield for a burger. Still love the place, the atmosphere and the people. But the burger is not what it was. Whatever they did please go back to what you had before the Covid hit. It was one of the best if not the best in the city. I will be back but not for a burger. read more

I'm a big fan of the bar area at Winfield. It's spacious, has a great atmosphere, and the bartenders are decent. I've had various drinks there and they're all great. The food is good but nothing to brag about. I've had better burgers, fries, nachos, and wings elsewhere. If you go to Winfield, go primarily for a couple drinks with great friends. You won't be dissappointed. read more

Winfield Grill - American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Noticed I was charged 20$ more than what I had paid and signed for. Called and was told they would remedy the situation. Needless to say I never saw the money that was robbed from me. 10/10 DONT recommend this restaurant!!! read more

I discovered this place thanks to Rochester's CM, Breanna. Unfamiliar with the area, I was a bit surprised to see such a bustling restaurant and bar. The restaurant is separated into two distinct sections: bar and dining room. Surprisingly, the bar takes up just as much space as the dining room. Being a Friday night, there were also just as many patrons at the bar as there were in the dining area. A mixed crowd of patrons in all age groups. I was also immediately impressed with ambiance and physical decor of the restaurant. The open concept rectangular bar was very inviting. The bar also had plenty of functional counter-top space and and numerous TV screens to boot. The dining area was upscale and not typical of your average bar and grill. From the vintage ceiling tiles, to the light fixtures with low-wattage bulbs and the walnut stained tables, everything exuded class. I applaud the interior designer. Ambiance - (4/5) The service was attentive. Despite being fairly busy, I was able to grab a drink at the bar quickly. There were 3 bartenders working at the main bar and things ran efficiently. The dining room was no different as our waters were refilled quickly and food orders were taken promptly. The waitstaff was polite, color-coordinated and easy on the eyes. I also jumped tables midway through my meal to join a friend and the waitstaff had no problems with me taking my food to another table. Service - (4/5) Unfortunately, the most disappointing part of the restaurant experience was the food, which also happens to be the most important part. I think I may have just ordered the wrong dishes. I ordered the Pesto Bread appetizer for $7.95 which was described as "crispy French bread topped with basil pesto, slices of tomato and melted mozzarella cheese." It was just okay. Large portions: 5 one-inch thick slices, maybe an inch thick. While i'm sure it was crispy at one point, by the time it came out to the table it became mostly soggy probably due to all the melted cheese and pesto . I felt like some finger food, so I ordered the Buffalo Bites for $7.95 which were touted as "the best in Rochester" and "like no other" on the menu. I should have known better. How good can chicken bites be? Well they kinda tasted like the frozen Tyson chicken I have at home. The sauce made it average at best. My buddy ordered the burger and was happy with it. He said it was on par or better than the burger at the Tap & Mallet. I've also heard that the Fish Fry is good too. Food - (3/5) Overall, an aesthetically pleasing bar & grill with pretty average food. I was a little let down by the food quality and was expecting more after seeing such a physically appealing space. I will be back to try their Fish Fry and sandwiches. I''ve also heard rave reviews about their brunch. Overall - (3.5/5) read more

this place is nothing to rave about. i really only gave it three stars because i wasn't thrilled and excited about the place. ive been here to drink before. the lay out of the restaurant is cool but kinda odd. u go to the front door and to the right is the big bar and surrounding it are some booths then to the left of the front door is more seating of tables and booths. it didn't seem to be that noisy like i thought it would be but i was in a tall booth towards the back. i had a cobbs salad which was pretty good, fresh, and plenty there to eat. the choices on the menu were decent and regular food nothing fancy. i would come here again to try something else. read more

Winfield Grill - Cobbs salad - American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Wow, they need to add another $ to this place. I hadn't been here since the pandemic and could not believe how much prices have been increased. Paid $33 + tip for a steak sandwich, fries and 2 beers. Sandwhich used to be $9 including fries. Beer was $4.00. My meal was 2X what it was a year ago and not very good either. Menu pared way down too. I used to go here once or twice a week. Not anymore. read more

This is a good place to eat, however, 2 brunches in the last month ruined by one guy named Ian. First time, he is our server and never once refills my girlfriend's coffee or brings ketchup she asked for. We were there for an hour. When he took our order/initally greeted us he literally walked up and just nodded his head at me as if he were prompting me to order. I thought maybe he couldn't speak or something. Very strange. That same service he is counting cash tips off a table in the center of the room where he is serving people making faces and complaining about not being tipped well. Next time we show up we're waiting in line and we see him kinda hanging out at the host area. We stand there for a while as a large party is trying to be sat in front of us. There was a couple behind us. This guy, Ian, (back at it again!) comes through the group of people in the entrance way and asks the couple behind us to come with him to seat them bypassing my girlfriend and I. We just left. Good job guy. Get them tips! If I ever see him there at brunch I'm just going to turn around and go elsewhere even though I love Winfield and their food. read more

Food was ok, but not worth the customer abuse. When the check came, we were charged an extra fee to use a credit card!! This is absurd! If they do not want to accept credit, be honest about it and accept cash only. . .instead they sneak a fee in there. This is a rip off tactic, stupid, nothing there is worth the extra fee they punish u with. Go somewhere that your patronage will be valued. read more

Nice atmosphere, a nice bar to pull up a stool and spend some time... and just maybe with a nice buzz on the food might be OK. We went for lunch. Parked in back, walked past the filthy grease pit exhaust system oozing over the side of the building. Yummy. food: HANDS DOWN the WORST calamari any of us ever had!! How they can serve this stuff is beyond me. The need to add salt to calamari gives you a clue (!)...topped with asiago cheese ....... Soup du jour served slopping all over the sides soaking the doily used for presentation was $2 and good deal. Crab Portabella at 7.50 were a interesting even with the imitation crab, but got a good report...so did the $7 Artichoke French. $8 Turkey burger was dried out and the onion rings were overcooked rubber bands proving anything here fried is usually good = WRONG. Service was fair at best...they must have a regular loyal clientele to keep them going. That guy from the food channel should come here to teach them to cook. FORC*&$^TSAKE TAKE THAT CALAMARI OFF YOUR MENU This is a BAR: have a beer, but stay away from the food ! read more

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I have been going to the Winfield for Years, I used to live down the street so got takeout often. I was feeling nostalgic and ordered takeout to bring home... Potato skins were horrible, the bacon was chewy and tough to bite through. The Buffalo Bites were just sitting in grease instead of actual wing sauce, they were super chewy. After being excited I ended up throwing most of it away. I won't be in a hurry to go back which is a shame......... read more

Great food but the service on the other hand is quite questionable Period the wife and I took some friends out to dinner on a Friday for a fish fry Period I picked up the bill and provided a tip however the waitress failed to reverse the first charge and I was charged double for a party of four which they had somehow significant difficulty refunding my charges. The difficulty came with the attitude of the manager who seemed Kurt, somewhat short and condescending regarding returning my money. If you go here watch your credit card significantly for the waitress may not refund if you're giving a tip or give the tip in cash only read more

Everything I was hoping for! I had the double filet with blue cheese and they were amenable to me for asking for a different sauce! I preferred the whiskey and cream/ to the balsamic I'd had two generous lobster filled "egg roll" and dipping sauce that were delicious, so I had no room for my baked potato and broccoli. (Took home for breakfast) Brother had NY Strip steak and onion rings and slaw! He passed on the salad; I had the salad. Winfield's offers two sides and a salad with the entrees. I had never been in that North Winton neighborhood before and was very nicely impressed! It was a busy Thursday night and we had no problem getting a reservation for 8:30pm the time we wanted. Waitress was great! Whole place is impressive, attractive, not overly lit, and working well! read more

I ONLY GIVE THIS PLACE 2 stars bc the French onion soup was that GOOD! Had a great night at the Fringe Fest and needed a bite to eat. Came in around 8:45 on a Sunday night. Was given late night menus, which was new. I asked when the late night menu started, the bartender said "nine o'clock". But it was 8:45?? She replied she was new and this was her first night, then walked away. Not even asking if we wanted a drink. The patron next to me seemed quite upset as well with the late night menu, asking the same bartender when it started, to which she replied again "I'm new here", and walked away. A gentleman bartender, Saunders, came over after about 7-8 minutes after that and took our drink order. My boyfriend then asked if I could still ordered soup, French onion, he checked in the kitchen and they said yes. I appreciate him taking time to do that. We then also ordered wings and potato skins. Like I said above, the French onion soup was AMAZING! Delicious melted cheese, loaded with onions and the broth was killer! Full of flavor. The wings... eh. We got the Signature sauce which we were told was sweet and spicy, not spicy at all. We put tabasco all over it for flavor. The potato skins,,, yuck. I don't even want to talk or remember those. The service though.. I can say was terrible. Besides the gentleman seeing if I could still order soup. The "new" girl ignored us and went about cleaning the bar and liquor bottles and we eventually, after 15 minutes of lots of waiting and staring had to do the "hand wave" and shout excuse me to get someone to notice us. As I mentioned before the bartender was cleaning, so the bar was not busy in any way. I'm a huge supporter of NWV neighborhood. But I will not be back. Can't wait for the new place across the street to open! Winfield, you better step it up. read more

Check your receipt...for our party of 4 the Gratuity was included...typically you see that for parties of 6 and more....no warning or mention by anyone about this change....food was good...oh lol I said to the waitress here's cash for the tip since credit card companies take a percentage of the tip too if charged...silly me on my half I spent $35, $15 added plus 20 cash I gave....CHEXK THE RECEIPT BEFORE YOU SIGN THE PAPER AND ADD CASH OR MORE TIP...Cheers read more

On a perfect Earth, sunday brunch spots would have consistently good food with unlimited mimosas at reasonable prices, have little to no wait even at 11am and be centrally located with plenty of parking. Winfield does more than half of these! We showed up at 1055am on sunday expecting a long wait, but there wasnt. We got a complimentary muffin basket with brunch. The mimosas here hold there own and are not the lame weak ones I'm used to. The OJ here is served in a hugh glass and I would have skipped it had I remembered about the mimosas. Our waitress was competent and while we didnt dine outside, they have some decent al fresco options in nice weather. In fact, the only pitfall of brunch was the food...not terrible but Ive had better. My scrambled eggs were so tough, they needed a butter knife to cut through,,,yuck. The french toast was lukewarm...I hate when its not hot enough to melt even the spreadable whipped butter :-( Their version of home fries is not the hot off the griddle kind you see in diners, but more like what you would get at a fast food joint or in your own toaster oven. The frittata I tasted though was pretty good, so I would recommend that instead of what I ordered. I hate waiting for a table on a sunday morning, and Winfield is easy to get to and park at so Im sure I'll be back someday. Looks like a good option for larger groups since theres plenty of space and no crowds read more

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Great food - American fare. One half of the restaurant is set up for formal sit down dining and another portion is set up in a large 0 shape bar. This is a relatively popular spot for the North Winton neighborhood so don't be surprised by a wait. Parking for this restaurant is in the east side of Winton - across from the establishment. read more

The staff is incredible. My visit here was the best service I've experience in a restaurant...ever! As a former restaurant manager, I tend to be critical of service but our time a Winfield Grill was nothing but delightful. The staff were friendly and anticipated all our needs. They have a lengthy beer list with many different styles. The food was delicious! And the ambiance and decor are lovely- modern and comfortable. I'm going to make it a point to visit this place every time I come to Rochester! read more

I've been here 3x to eat and each time there food is disappointing. I got a pesto bruschetta chicken sandwich and arancini balls. Both had no flavor and the arancini's had a tiny bit of meat in the middle. Yesterday, I went there and played it safe by ordering garlic parm wings. I figured we live in Rochester no business should ever screw up wings. I was wrong... I thought they messed up my order and brought me plain wings. Nope the waitress confirmed they were garlic parm wings even though I saw no garlic, no butter and about 5 sprinkles of I think parmigiana cheese. They forgot my side of Winfield sauce. That was good. As well as my celery and carrots. I wish I had a picture but I'm sure you already know what plain wings look like. I think the next time I'm forced to go to this place. I'm not ordering anymore food and aree just going to stick with the drinks. My 2 stars goes to the friendly waitress. read more

I've been to the Winfield grill for brunch twice now. It's definitely a hopping spot and prepare to wait at least 30 minutes for a table. However, the wait is absolutely worth it. Brunch starts at 10am but starting at noon, you receive two complimentary mimosa's with your entree purchase. The first time I went, we arrived at 11:30 because we called ahead and heard there was a 30 minute wait and we wanted those free Mimosa's. We stood in the bar area while we waited, purchased a mimosa, and enjoyed watching the sports on the TV. It's a great, friendly atmosphere and the bartender was quick to get to me even with how busy it was. The second time we came at 9:50am waiting in the parking lot for them to open because we knew it would get packed quick. We were seated right away near the windows which was lovely. Our waitress was quick and attentive. Both times we were brought free muffins for the table. My husband ordered the breakfast sandwich with bacon. It came with crispy home fries. It was a giant portion and my husband said it was delicious. The food was fresh tasting and hot from the kitchen. I ordered the eggs Benedict with home fries and I could barely finish my meal it was so big. Even though it wasn't the 12-2 free mimosa time, the waitress still came over and topped my mimosa off for me during the course of my meal. It was a really nice surprise! The prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere in here is very fun. We could hear people in the bar area cheering for a soccor game, their were kids having fun with their families. The only problem I ran into was parking when we arrived for the 12pm lunch. The parking lot at the restaurant and across the street were both full and we had to drive around for a few minutes to find parking. Other than that, it was phenomenal and is definitely a place we will frequent often. read more

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Great pub/restaurant with an old school charm. I always go for chicken wings and I am never disappointed. The chicken parmesan chicken wings are my favorite, I want to say the best that I've had. I also tried the Winfield sauce this go around and I was not disappointed. My friend got the grown up grilled cheese which she loved. Someone else ordered the chicken French soup and the Asian salad. No one was disappointed. It gets pretty busy and the parking lot is pretty small but you can find spots close by. read more

Really enjoyed it here for brunch. Quaint spot that wasnt crowded for Easter. Food was cheap and delicious. Will definitely be back. Yay for comp mimosas as well that are included in your meal before 2 on Sundays. Oh and out waitress was super nice. read more

Winfield Grill - Delicious salmon frittata - American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Had a reservation and our table wasn't ready for another 20 min so we had to sit at a high top near the bar in order to keep our schedule for a show we were going to see. Food was delicious. Tables near the bar are too loud to hear my sister talk, expected being next to a bar. Bartender was our server. Food took 45 minutes to get to us. (A salad and a burger). read more

Back in town for the holidays & took my fiancé to watch football there on Christmas Eve. Place was packed!!! Great food as always and loved the brunch menu. read more

Winfield Grill - Christmas Eve & Football! - American Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Best Chicken French in all of Monroe County! Also amazing chicken bites. On top of fantastic food is top-rated service! The staff all work together as a team so that you want for nothing but to come back again! read more

I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. While I was eating my salad, I looked over to my right and saw a mice run across the floor. The waitress saw it too and didn't say anything. They just starting whispering among each other and then proceeded to the kitchen. I would recommend that they get this issue resolved. Thank You. read more

I've been coming here a lot recently. Their Sunday brunch is a great deal! One time my food was on the cooler side rather than hot, but I like my food hot and they were slammed so I'm just chalking it up to a timing issue. Every other time has been fantastic. I love their eggs Benedict and the two free mimosas with an entree is an added bonus. Brought a few friends here and it's starting to become our go to for brunch! read more

Patrick is just fantastic as the manager. He is very friendly and always there. The wings are meaty and very tasty. So glad this place is so close, the entire staff are great and so attentive. Great place to meet and make new friends Never had a bad meal or bad time here, this place stands the test of time read more

Whenever I go to an establishment, I come in with a five star mentality. So I came in, mimosas were great. 5 stars. But then again, how could you mess up on a mimosa? We sat down at 12 and didn't get our food by 1:15. We're down to 4 stars. The chocolate chip pancake order did not have contain any CC's. Down to 3 stars. The breakfast burger looked and tasted awesome, but a long fuzzy hair was entwined inside. Down to 2 stars. Lastly, what is up with the whipped creamy butter? Did not go well with toast and eggs. Down to 1 star. read more

Winfield Grill - Whipped creamy butter for the toast... - American Near Me - Rochester, New York

Great bar. Fun bartenders and very friendly clientele. Wide array of menu choices. We go as a group quite often and are treated real well. Easy parking. Beautiful 2 story full 360 bar. Huge windows. Big city feel. A little bit too much of a pick up joint later for me, but I'm an old gay man :-) read more

I've been here a couple times for dinner and the other day for Sunday brunch, on accident. The times I have come for dinner the place is usually packed and there is a wait for dinner. But, there is a generous bar area so waiting never seems too bad. Also the service here is always good no matter how busy it has been. I think they have a decent dinner menu with a decent selection. You can get your greasy (but good) bar food, or a delicious and filling salad, or some heartier entrees...good for groups! The other day for brunch was by accident. I didn't even know they did brunch! We arrived around 11am and there was a healthy crowd, likely there for the mimosa specials! We sat outside and I was nervous because we were the only ones outsides, and the place was pretty busy, so I expected out server to forget about us. But Emily, who was our server, did a fantastic job! The reason for 4 and not 5 stars are a few... Although I respect the brunch hour, I did not want eggs. I wanted a salad or a sandwich and that was not an option with the brunch. I don't think they should call this brunch, it is really just breakfast. Also it is served until 3pm! They need to get more options on their menu for those who do not want breakfast food late on a Sunday. We had a child with us who just wanted chicken fingers and they could not even do that! Further the portions were HUGE. Enough for 3 people to share the brunch burger... it was too much. Also, it was evident the hostess was flustered. I myself was a hostess back in the day and I frown on restaurants who have one hostess and require her to bus tables. The place was busy and crowds were gathering at the hostess stand and she struggled to keep up the pace with clearing tables to get guests seated. Shame on you restaurants who do this. That is the first face people see when they walk into your restaurant. . . hire bus boys, or two hostesses. . . read more

We recently went here for dinner. The food is so, so, & the prices are above average. Our server was great but then we got the check......my wife noticed a 3% surcharge and when she asked what it was for she was informed it was because we used a credit card. Well, this is the last time we will dine here! If you're going to add a surcharge for the most common method of payment and not inform the customer up front, you don't need my business! read more

The food was very good. I really enjoyed my French dip. The staff was great, very friendly. Biggest disappointment was the beer and wine selection. I would come back if friends wanted to meet here but I wouldn't suggest it unless they expanded the beer wine list. read more

Unbelievable bar service. Very attentive without being over the top. Taps are definitely clean and draught beer is amazing!

Define you a good place for a few drinks with friends. Some of the waiters are not really attentive to tables.

I've decided this place isn't my cup of tea for a regular visit. I think there are a few other spots in the neighborhood that will take precedence over Winfield. The dining room space is really beautiful with a lot if care taken in the remodel with beautiful crystal light fixtures, big cozy booth space, stained wood tables and clean design. So the atmosphere is a win, but the people hanging there aren't my thing. The bar is pretty open with high ceilings and tons of TVs for the sports lovers -- a hot spot during football season for sure. There are a few booths along the front windows (my preferred spot to sit!) At night, it gets pretty bro-y with the late night crowd and reminds me of a club on east end. No gracias, not my scene. The food is hit or miss. It's just not consistent. The pita Mac is one of my go-tos, but sometimes they overcook it even though I ask for medium every time. I like their steak fries and their pasta salad is a good option too (oil based with chunks of cheddar, art hearts and olives mixed with tri-color rotinis). I also recently ordered the buffalo chicken salad and it was served with iceberg, which had no flavor, there was too much hot sauce and that was about it. There were carrots and celery sticks on the side so it really was more like a chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce atop semi-inedible lettuce -- not a salad as I know one. I've also had their buffalo chicken sandwich which is panko crusted and seemed to absorb more oil than other battered or breaded crispy chicken. Their sauce is a touch too acidic and harsh for my liking, but I have to give their Winfield house sauce a try since others say it's good. Their beer selection leans toward the typical domestic/import options. Not a lot of craft beer on the menu here. I usually end up having a Blue Moon or a Sierra Nevada. Their breakfast is no longer as fun and celebratory as it once was as they had to put the kabash on bottomless mimosas, but you can still grab a decent breakfast and two mimosas for a deal. It's a popular place and I wouldn't cross it off for good. It may be your style, just not for me. Great spot to watch sports and hang with your bros. read more

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I have been living in the neighborhood for fifteen plus years. I've been to the Winfield several times and it's never met my expectations. This past Sunday was no different. The "spicy" beef breakfast burrito was anything but. To be honest would have preferred a breakfast burrito from Taco Bell ... yes it was just that bad. The side sausage was cold, I mean cold. I suspect someone put it in the microwave and forgot to push the buttons. The website indicated they take reservations, I called and discovered that was not correct. I actually over heard a call where someone was attempting to make reservation and was told that as well. The only reason I'm giving them two stars is the services was very good. Sorry three attempts to find a reason why this place is always busy escapes me. I'm never going to know because three attempts is so any place gets from me. read more