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Penny Black Grill & Tap

Penny Black Grill & Tap

Beer Garden and BBQ Joint$$$$
Downtown Rochester, Rochester
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    Laura G.
    "Large craft beer selection on tap."(2 Tips)
    Dan M.
    "Good craft beer selection on tap"(2 Tips)
    Paula
    "The Uncle John's Apple Blueberry Cider is so good!"(2 Tips)
    Andrea S.
    "Skip the Turtle Cake."(3 Tips)
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  • Lisa L.
    Best cheesecake ever! Big enough for 4 people to share! Picture taken after 2 of us ate more than we needed!
  • Doug B.
    Doug BrooksJanuary 17, 2018
    love their Carolina bbq sauce. This place has gone downhill over the past year. Beer selection is good when in stock. Food is mediocre. Staff is friendly but does not seem like you are a priority.
  • Marq J.heart icon on user image
    Marq JohnsonJanuary 2, 2018
    Black bean burger, fried avocado. Save the dip from the avocado and put that on everything. You’ll be glad you did.
  • Skrapz M.heart icon on user image
    Skrapz MCDecember 9, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    If you have a good seat on the "bar side" for a Fri/Sat dinner, stick around for a great late night!
  • Vanessa W.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa WentzloffJuly 21, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Favorite bar in Rochester! Bartenders are hilarious and the food is great.
  • Leanna R.heart icon on user image
    Leanna RitchieOctober 16, 2015
    Great vibe! Fab service and yummy pumpkin cider!
  • Steve F.heart icon on user image
    Steve FutachFebruary 17, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Calimari is good. Sauce a little sweet. $4 happy hour pints.
  • Laura G.heart icon on user image
    Laura GroomMarch 24, 2016
    Large craft beer selection on tap.
  • Chris
    ChrisJuly 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Side of Mac & Cheese makes a great appetizer for two.
  • Kathleen M.heart icon on user image
    Kathleen MCKELVIEJune 23, 2012
    Ask for Crystell , great bartender and will light up your mood
  • Katie I.
    Katie InkpenMay 16, 2013
    Definitely get sweet potato fries!! So good!
  • Paula
    PaulaJune 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The Uncle John's Apple Blueberry Cider is so good!
  • Matt M.
    Matt MashniMay 18, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Ask for Matt's section...you will probably be sorry u did! 😜
  • Dan M.
    Dan McMillanDecember 3, 2014
    Good craft beer selection on tap
  • Skrapz M.heart icon on user image
    Skrapz MCDecember 10, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    If you don't like the music for some reason, tell 'Wil' the bartender & he'll hook u up!!!
  • Stephanie B.
    Stephanie BentzAugust 18, 2013
    Great food, terrible waitress. I understand making a little mistake here and there, but our waitress made mistakes with all three of our orders, was loud, rude and acted like a valley girl, grow up.
  • Chris
    ChrisAugust 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Fire the management, routinely the worst service of any restaurant I've ever been to. Great food but 15 minutes to be acknowledged by waitstaff. Tables are rarely wiped down, feels dirty.
  • Jake B.
    Jake BlockMarch 17, 2013
    Monday half off EVERYTHING special!
  • Brian H.
    Brian HartwellApril 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Yard Bird Chicken, it's delicious!
  • Hannah T.
    Hannah TMarch 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Really good food and drink but the service could be better.
  • Fayeheart icon on user image
    FayeAugust 19, 2020
    Appetizers and drinks
  • Wil S.
    Wil SlangaJanuary 5, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    If u don't like the music ask Skrapz to bust a freestyle!
  • Dj OJheart icon on user image
    Dj OJDecember 9, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    DJ OJ Friday Nights!
  • Jason R.
    Jason RyanJuly 13, 2011
    Walk across the alley and check out Sole Sister's inventory of Fist of Detroit Apparel
  • Anand P.
    Anand ParmarJune 29, 2013
    Jackson's the best bartender!
  • Wil S.
    Wil SlangaDecember 29, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Hotties come in on Thursdays for ladies night!
  • Danielle F.
    Danielle F.December 30, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Do NOT get the strawberry rhubarb pie. I love strawberry rhubarb pie, but it is very disappointing here.
  • Frankenmuth Brewery
    Relax and have an ice cold craft beer!
  • 🍄Chistina K.
    🍄Chistina Kish🍄October 8, 2011
    Come listen to Jim Kish, he's pretty fucking amazing!
  • Skrapz M.heart icon on user image
    Skrapz MCDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    $3 U-Call-It Every WEDNESDAY 9pm-Close!!!
  • Andrew S.
    Andrew SchreckAugust 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Good selection of Michigan brews.
  • Fahrenheit T.heart icon on user image
    Fahrenheit TemperatureMay 9, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    No wack request please & thank you muhahaha 😈
  • Wil S.
    Wil SlangaDecember 18, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    If u want to then do it.
  • Jordan S.
    Jordan SkoleDecember 19, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Nothing but hot chicks. Its like an ocean. In fact billy ocean, either one including king of the rat pack wouldn't stand a chance here. He would be overwhelmed.
  • Linda B.heart icon on user image
    Linda BurchettApril 27, 2016
    This place has the worst pickles , yuck . When I expect a dill pickle and get a semi gross sweet pickle I gagged !!
  • Dan H.
    Dan HellnerDecember 20, 2010
    Make sure to hit on the hostess while being seated.
  • Kevin R.
    Kevin RomanchikMay 22, 2012
    I miss the old penny black.
  • Gary A.
    Gary AAugust 31, 2011
    Awesome food!!!
  • Andrea S.
    Andrea SparksOctober 15, 2011
    Skip the Turtle Cake. It taste like two day old B-day cake out of the refrigerator. Second time here second time disappointed in the food.
  • Steven F.
    Steven FeldmanNovember 29, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't sit on the same side of the booth
  • Melissa C.
    Melissa ClaytonJuly 22, 2012
    This bar is loud as hell on Saturday nights so don't come here if you wanna talk
  • Spencer K.
    Spencer KochDecember 30, 2010
    Dragonmeade Final Absolution. That is the tip.
  • Jamie C.
    Jamie CarpenterNovember 29, 2011
    Super busy....real slow.
  • Meredith B.
    Meredith B.May 1, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Manager in the blue sweater is a not friendly
  • Jonny N.
    Jonny NaborsMay 21, 2011
    Jambalaya was so-so, but LOOK AT DEM FRIED PICKLES. DAYUM!
  • Debbie Z.
    Debbie ZFebruary 19, 2013
    Will doesn't work here anymore :(
  • Alejandro H.
    Alejandro HerreraApril 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Meh. #butreally
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