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Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Central Business District, Rochester

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    • 9.3
      BBQ$$$$View Menu
      99 Court St (at South Ave), Rochester
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      • Crystal W.

        Crystal W. • March 4, 2013Awesome food. Great service. Almost always a wait to be seated. But worth it

    • 9.0
      Pizza$$$$View Menu
      123 State St, Rochester
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      • Tina C.

        Tina C. • May 16, 2011Love the thick crust, gets a nice crunchy bottom crust.

    • 8.9
      Coffee Shop$$$$View Menu
      16 Gibbs St, Rochester
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      • Heewa B.

        Heewa B. • October 12, 2014Perfect vibe for hanging out, working, meeting, anything. It's just such a great atmosphere here. Prefect coffee shop.

    • 8.8
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      89 Charlotte St (Pitkin St), Rochester
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      • Adam G.

        Adam G. • September 18Very creative, delicious roasts. Get the extra espresso shot. It’s uniquely delicious!

    • 8.8
      Italian$$$$
      Broad Street, Rochester
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      • Dan B.

        Dan B. • April 24, 2017Nice, modern space. Very good service. We had a few issues with our meal but were quickly resolved. Solid beer menu and creative cocktails. Will definitely return, hope this helps revive downtown!

    • 8.8
      Coffee Shop$$$$View Menu
      1 Woodbury Blvd (South Ave), Rochester
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      • Kartik S.

        Kartik S. • May 3, 2014Cinnamon chipotle mocha is really good

    • 8.6
      Spanish$$$$View Menu
      177 Saint Paul St, Rochester
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      • Berkin U.

        Berkin U. • March 10, 2016Tasty food, gotta try calamari salad. Wifi password: calamari

    • 8.6
      Steakhouse$$$$
      26 Broadway, Rochester
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      • Cricklizard B.

        Cricklizard B. • May 7, 2013Garlic Roasted Brussel Sprouts -Excellent!

    • 8.5
      Café$$$$View Menu
      13 S Fitzhugh St, Rochester
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      • Richard B.

        Richard B. • April 28, 2017Had a great panini for lunch. Get staff and concept.

    • 8.4
      Coffee Shop$$$$View Menu
      200 East Ave (at Mathews St), Rochester
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      • Timothy H.

        Timothy H. • November 22, 2014Nice open spaces, lots of tables, gay friendly, delicious panini sandwiches and pastries. Student discount too!

    • 8.3
      Gastropub$$$$
      1 Capron St (South Ave Ext), Rochester
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      • Monica C.

        Monica C. • July 5, 2017Specials on Tuesdays and some good beers on tap plus creative cocktails.

    • 8.2
      Café$$$$
      480 East Main Street, Rochester
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      • Joe E.

        Joe E. • March 9, 2015Really good latte, quiet on a Saturday morning, perfect for reading a newspaper.

    • 8.2
      Sandwich Spot$$$$View Menu
      240 East Ave (Winthrop St), Rochester
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      • Diane C.

        Diane C. • April 6, 2013Vegan & non-Vegan Delish!

    • 8.1
      Bar$$$$View Menu
      21 Richmond St (Main Street), Rochester
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      • Jason P.

        Jason P. • August 7, 2010Their BBQ wings are the best

    • 8.0
      American$$$$View Menu
      25 Gibbs St (Main St.), Rochester
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      • Nicole D.

        Nicole D. • June 24, 2012Crabcake sandwich is a must!

    • 8.0
      Hotel Bar$$$$
      S Clinton Ave (E Main St), Rochester
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      • Mary M.

        Mary M. • January 10, 2020Yum great Bantam greens and having the pasta special.

    • 8.0
      Bar$$$$
      107 East Ave (Chestnut Street), Rochester
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      • Sean C.

        Sean C. • March 5, 2014Get the too kind. You won't be disappointed

    • 8.0
      Café$$$$View Menu
      240 East Ave, Rochester
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      • MaryEllen C.

        MaryEllen C. • July 29, 2016Casual and comfy with a small, but excellent, creative menu that's friendly to vegetarians. Great music too!

    • 7.9
      Cajun / Creole$$$$
      130 Spring St (Washington Street), Rochester
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      • Rui D.

        Rui D. • April 9, 2017Any of the étouffées are delicious.

    • 7.9
      Burgers$$$$View Menu
      1 Manhattan Square Dr (in Strong National Museum of Play), Rochester
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      • Bram B.

        Bram B. • July 18, 2013Get the hot sauce - better than Nick's Sauce

    • 7.9
      Restaurant
      24 Winthrop St, Rochester
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      • Greg R.

        Greg R. • September 19, 2019Great Atmosphere, fantastic food! Loved the scallops and pizza

    • 7.9
      Italian$$$$View Menu
      175 N Water St (btwn Andrews St and the Inner Loop), Rochester
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      • Tricia J.

        Tricia J. • November 15, 2013Love the sicilian calamari!

    • 7.8
      Bar$$$$View Menu
      153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester
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      • Kaaren T.

        Kaaren T. • March 26, 2011Rent the upstairs for a party, there s a great space ;) !

    • 7.8
      Cocktail$$$$
      139 State Street (Andrews Street), Rochester
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      • Kyle M.

        Kyle M. • December 16, 2017An amazing craft cocktail bar with a beautiful atmosphere and amazing Creole food. Get a Kellman, followed by a hot chicken and a Genny Red. 👌

    • 7.6
      American$$$$View Menu
      25 Gibbs St, Rochester
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      • Michael M.

        Michael M. • September 22, 2011Oysters, pasta, tuna, and steak. Every meal I've had at Max's has been amazing! Just make sure to fill up your wallet before arrival. It's not cheap.

    • 7.5
      Pizza$$$$View Menu
      130 East Ave (Swan St), Rochester
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      • Teresa C.

        Teresa C. • March 15, 2019Everything is good! In the summer I order individual slices. In the winter I love the sausage Stromboli. The subs, the lasagna everything is tasty, just like homemade.

    • 7.4
      Ethiopian$$$$
      155 State St, Rochester
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      • Hugh W.

        Hugh W. • June 25, 2014Had a superb lamb dish... Astoundingly good. Also had the vegetarian buffet which was also spectacular. Plus they had World Cup on, and were very friendly & accomodating. Wonderful place!!

    • 7.3
      Sandwich Spot$$$$View Menu
      158 W Main St, Rochester
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      • KeGoMo

        KeGoMo • May 6, 2015We loved the salads and quiche!!! All very fresh and reasonable prices. Couple of large hightop tables inside, few small tables outside as well.

    • 7.2
      Bubble Tea
      200 East Ave, Rochester
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      • Kristin P.

        Kristin P. • December 12, 2015The bubble tea is delicious. I tried the "crazy" fusion sushi rolls and they were so great and filling. Definitely worth checking out.

    • 7.1
      Mediterranean$$$$View Menu
      9 E Main St, Rochester
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      • Dino K.

        Dino K. • August 17, 2018The gyro, lentils, chicken, its all good. I've never been disappointed.

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