Guidebook for Rochester
Food Scene
We have vibrant restaurant offerings from American to ethnic restaurants from around the world, large number of craft breweries, healthy craft liquor and cocktail revival scene. The Finger Lakes has been named #1 wine region in the country. The area has the distinction of being one of the largest craft brewery regions as well. Most restaurants offer Grub Hub or Door Dash delivery services if you are ready for a quiet night in.
Chen Garden
1750 Monroe AveDiverse menu and great food made to order.
Best Middle Eastern food in town. Located right on the canal.
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Aladdin's Natural Eatery
646 Monroe AveBest Middle Eastern food in town. Located right on the canal.
The KING AND I Cuisine of Thailand
1455 E Henrietta RdBest Thai food in town.
Thali of India
3259 S Winton RdBest Indian food. Monday night buffet all you can eat.
Serves breakfast all day. Homemade soups. Daily specials. Professional service. Affordable prices.
Char Broil
2450 Monroe AveServes breakfast all day. Homemade soups. Daily specials. Professional service. Affordable prices.
Lots of homemade Lebanese specialties like hummus, spanokopita, appetizer platters. Casual atmosphere. Owner is always on-site and also the chef so he makes sure you are happy. I notice many return visitors.
Basha Mediterranean Eatery
2900 Monroe AveLots of homemade Lebanese specialties like hummus, spanokopita, appetizer platters. Casual atmosphere. Owner is always on-site and also the chef so he makes sure you are happy. I notice many return visitors.
Authentic and upscale Vietnamese lunch and dinner specialties in a gorgeous setting.
Mamasan's Noodle Caboodle Restaurant
1400 Mount Hope AvenueAuthentic and upscale Vietnamese lunch and dinner specialties in a gorgeous setting.
Not your ordinary Chinese restaurant. Delicious new dishes await you. Great Hot and Sour Soup, rolls, dumplings and delicious entrees.
Red Sun Chinese Cuisine
2775 Monroe AveNot your ordinary Chinese restaurant. Delicious new dishes await you. Great Hot and Sour Soup, rolls, dumplings and delicious entrees.
Sushi made to order with the freshest ingredients and interesting combinations. Enjoy a sake flight or complete sushi dinner for two. A separate room serves Bennihana-style meals. Great bar scene after dinner.
Sakura Home
2775 Monroe AveSushi made to order with the freshest ingredients and interesting combinations. Enjoy a sake flight or complete sushi dinner for two. A separate room serves Bennihana-style meals. Great bar scene after dinner.
A family-owned, upscale diner featuring American, Greek, Vegetarian and Gluten-free options. Dine inside or out. The views of this vibrant Park Avenue neighborhood are worth the price of admission. Breakfast is served all day. The restaurant offers beer, including micro brews, wine and a great Mimosa.
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Jines Restaurant
658 Park AveA family-owned, upscale diner featuring American, Greek, Vegetarian and Gluten-free options. Dine inside or out. The views of this vibrant Park Avenue neighborhood are worth the price of admission. Breakfast is served all day. The restaurant offers beer, including micro brews, wine and a great Mimosa.
An American Restaurant located in a renovated industrial building in the South Wedge Neighborhood, is run by accomplished NYC chefs. Food is locally-sourced. Bar serves cocktails in a speak-easy style. This is a place of camaraderie where the owners invite you to indulge, imbibe and make new friends.
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The Cub Room
739 S Clinton AveAn American Restaurant located in a renovated industrial building in the South Wedge Neighborhood, is run by accomplished NYC chefs. Food is locally-sourced. Bar serves cocktails in a speak-easy style. This is a place of camaraderie where the owners invite you to indulge, imbibe and make new friends.
An entierly vegan restaurant with a diverse menu of entrees, sandwiches, salads, bowls, fresh juice smoothies and delicious house-baked pastries and cookies.
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The Red Fern
283 Oxford StAn entierly vegan restaurant with a diverse menu of entrees, sandwiches, salads, bowls, fresh juice smoothies and delicious house-baked pastries and cookies.
Features nightly specials, soups, salads and small plates--all locally sourced. My favorite is the Buffalo Cauliflower. They also offer a large selection of craft brews, artisan wines, locally roasted coffee and desserts from nearby bakeries. Most menu items can be prepared gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian upon request.
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The Owl House
75 Marshall StFeatures nightly specials, soups, salads and small plates--all locally sourced. My favorite is the Buffalo Cauliflower. They also offer a large selection of craft brews, artisan wines, locally roasted coffee and desserts from nearby bakeries. Most menu items can be prepared gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian upon request.
One visit to this top tier, family-owned supermarket will change your concept of what a grocery store can be. Wegmans is not just a supermarket, it is an exerience. This location is where the company introduces its new products and services, but the store has lots of different locations around Rochester. All stores are open 24 hours (except Christmas and Thanksgiving). This store features an Olde World Cheese Department, prepared foods and meals-to- go, pizza and taco bar, spectacular fish and seafood, sushi, wockery, organic and locally-sourced produce, floral department, large craft brew separtment, sub sandwiches, parisserie and in-house bakery, Kosher deli and so much more. Fortune magazine named it one of the best places to work so the customer service you'll find there is incomparable. Business Week ranked Wegmans at #5 in its list of top cutomer service providers. All Wegmans are handicap accessible and a Helping Hands department. It now offers Instacart shopping and delivery.
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Wegmans
1750 East AveOne visit to this top tier, family-owned supermarket will change your concept of what a grocery store can be. Wegmans is not just a supermarket, it is an exerience. This location is where the company introduces its new products and services, but the store has lots of different locations around Rochester. All stores are open 24 hours (except Christmas and Thanksgiving). This store features an Olde World Cheese Department, prepared foods and meals-to- go, pizza and taco bar, spectacular fish and seafood, sushi, wockery, organic and locally-sourced produce, floral department, large craft brew separtment, sub sandwiches, parisserie and in-house bakery, Kosher deli and so much more. Fortune magazine named it one of the best places to work so the customer service you'll find there is incomparable. Business Week ranked Wegmans at #5 in its list of top cutomer service providers. All Wegmans are handicap accessible and a Helping Hands department. It now offers Instacart shopping and delivery.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Little Café
7 Pitkin StLive music every might. Beer, wine and simple food items available.
An independent movie theater with three screens showing popular films, documentaries and art films. Home to many film festivals throughout the year.
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Little Theatre
240 East AveAn independent movie theater with three screens showing popular films, documentaries and art films. Home to many film festivals throughout the year.
Great music and dancing. Check out their current band lineup.
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Abilene Bar & Lounge
153 Liberty Pole WayGreat music and dancing. Check out their current band lineup.
Sightseeing
Rochester, NY is an incredible community with so much to see, do learn and enjoy. It is only an hour or two drive to the Finger Lakes Region, Toronto, Canada, Buffalo, the Shaw Festival ice wine trail at Niagara on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls (both Amercan and Canadian sides).
The home of one of the leaders of the women's suffragette movement. History happened here. In 2020, we are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Women's Movement. Lots of special events are planned! In the middle of this downtown neighborhood is a beautiful scupture of Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony having tea.
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National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
17 Madison StThe home of one of the leaders of the women's suffragette movement. History happened here. In 2020, we are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Women's Movement. Lots of special events are planned! In the middle of this downtown neighborhood is a beautiful scupture of Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony having tea.
Shopping
We are best-known for our boutique shops showcasing fashion, crafts, vintage and unique gifts. We are also home to the upscale Eastview Mall and Armory. For people looking for walkable shopping, try cosmopolitan Park Avenue, recently renovated South Wedge and the funky Oxford Square.
Brookstone, Eddie Bauer, Discovery Store, Gap, Athleta, Ann Taylor, Von Maur, Apple, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn for Kids, William Sonoma, Lord and Taylor, Macys, Brighton, j jill, Anthropoligie, Ethan Allen, LL Bean and many other fabulous stores. Restaurants include P.F. Chang, Prime Steak House, Bonefish Grill and Chammps.
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Eastview Mall
7979 Pittsford Victor RdBrookstone, Eddie Bauer, Discovery Store, Gap, Athleta, Ann Taylor, Von Maur, Apple, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn for Kids, William Sonoma, Lord and Taylor, Macys, Brighton, j jill, Anthropoligie, Ethan Allen, LL Bean and many other fabulous stores. Restaurants include P.F. Chang, Prime Steak House, Bonefish Grill and Chammps.
West Elm, Arhaus furniture Peppermint Boutique, Feet First specialty athletic shoe store and Pittsford Bakery and Cafe.
Culver Road Armory
145 Culver RdWest Elm, Arhaus furniture Peppermint Boutique, Feet First specialty athletic shoe store and Pittsford Bakery and Cafe.
Arts & Culture
The home of Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester's world class art, music, dance and photography scene continues to explode with impressive shows.
Only open on certain days. Be prepared to be dazzled. Allow a day to see it all.
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Artisanworks
565 Blossom RdOnly open on certain days. Be prepared to be dazzled. Allow a day to see it all.
Changing photo exhibits. Iconic films at the Dryden Theatre. And a magnificent mansion and English gardens. Also a small cafe and gift shop. Closed Mondays.
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Музей Джорджа Истмана
900 East AveChanging photo exhibits. Iconic films at the Dryden Theatre. And a magnificent mansion and English gardens. Also a small cafe and gift shop. Closed Mondays.
Changing national exhibits, permanent collections, restaurant and an amazing gift shop of works by local artists. Beautiful art gallery with large selection of artwork and special exhibits. Features outdoor Sculpture Garden with works from world famous artists. Hosts the annual, high-end Clothesline Art Festival durig the second weekend in September.
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Memorial Art Gallery
500 University AveChanging national exhibits, permanent collections, restaurant and an amazing gift shop of works by local artists. Beautiful art gallery with large selection of artwork and special exhibits. Features outdoor Sculpture Garden with works from world famous artists. Hosts the annual, high-end Clothesline Art Festival durig the second weekend in September.
Contemporary and eclectic, this gallery is known to showcase works of its members. It is also home to the world-renown 6x6 exhibit. Open Thursday though Sunday.
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Rochester Contemporary Art Center (ROCO)
137 East AveContemporary and eclectic, this gallery is known to showcase works of its members. It is also home to the world-renown 6x6 exhibit. Open Thursday though Sunday.
A gallery dedicated to showcasing the work of local and national photographers with exhibits changing monthly.
Image City Photography Gallery
722 University AveA gallery dedicated to showcasing the work of local and national photographers with exhibits changing monthly.
A great opportunity to visit studios of working artists, photographers and potters. Open First Fridays and Second Saturdays or by appointment.
Anderson Alley Artists
250 N Goodman StA great opportunity to visit studios of working artists, photographers and potters. Open First Fridays and Second Saturdays or by appointment.
Under the direction of conductor Ward Stare, the RPO's Repertoire varies from traditional to contemporary works. Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's (RPO) Pops under the direction of musician, composer and conductor Jeff Tyzik, moves toward the standards and contemporary of jazz music. Rochester Philharmonia Orchestra features a student orchestra from the #1 Music School in the Country.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
255 East AveUnder the direction of conductor Ward Stare, the RPO's Repertoire varies from traditional to contemporary works. Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's (RPO) Pops under the direction of musician, composer and conductor Jeff Tyzik, moves toward the standards and contemporary of jazz music. Rochester Philharmonia Orchestra features a student orchestra from the #1 Music School in the Country.
An eclectic and interactive children's museum that brings several hundred thousand visitors to Rochester created the Toy Hall of Fame, a vintage video game exhibit, mini supermarket, Sesame Street characters and a butterfly garden to the world. Currently undergoing a massive expansion.
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Музей Стронга
1 Manhattan Square DrAn eclectic and interactive children's museum that brings several hundred thousand visitors to Rochester created the Toy Hall of Fame, a vintage video game exhibit, mini supermarket, Sesame Street characters and a butterfly garden to the world. Currently undergoing a massive expansion.
A very cool, historic industrial building renovated to house artist studios and lofts. All studios open on First Fridays from 5-9. Other times, call to make an appointment to meet with the artists.
Hungerford Building
1115 E Main StA very cool, historic industrial building renovated to house artist studios and lofts. All studios open on First Fridays from 5-9. Other times, call to make an appointment to meet with the artists.
Neighborhoods
Rochester, outside of the Center City, is home to diverse neighborhoods each with their own unique character. Every neighborhood features its own flavor of shopping, restaurants, urban art and bars.
Named for the shape of this distinct neighborhood filled with restaurants, bars, boutique shops and urban art. Special shoutout to Hedonist chocolates and ice cream, Abundance Coop, Swillburger, Harry Gs Deli and Taste of Asia.
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South Wedge
Named for the shape of this distinct neighborhood filled with restaurants, bars, boutique shops and urban art. Special shoutout to Hedonist chocolates and ice cream, Abundance Coop, Swillburger, Harry Gs Deli and Taste of Asia.
Eclectic neighborhood with galleries, cafes and restaurants.
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Neighborhood of the Arts
Eclectic neighborhood with galleries, cafes and restaurants.
Known for its architecture, culture and hip urban atmosphere, Park Avenue is a favorite destination for Rochesterians and visitors alike. The neighborhood is home to mostly young professionals seeking an urban lifestyle with incredible diversity, vibrant businesses and acceptance of its many LGBQ residents. Most rent apartments in beautiful historic houses. Stores are upscale, bars and restaurants are noteworthy. The Park Avenue Summer Art Festival, held annually in early August, stretches over a mile from Alexander St. to Culver Road. The family-friendly festival attracts some 350 artists from the US and Canada. Admission is free.
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Park Avenue
Park AvenueKnown for its architecture, culture and hip urban atmosphere, Park Avenue is a favorite destination for Rochesterians and visitors alike. The neighborhood is home to mostly young professionals seeking an urban lifestyle with incredible diversity, vibrant businesses and acceptance of its many LGBQ residents. Most rent apartments in beautiful historic houses. Stores are upscale, bars and restaurants are noteworthy. The Park Avenue Summer Art Festival, held annually in early August, stretches over a mile from Alexander St. to Culver Road. The family-friendly festival attracts some 350 artists from the US and Canada. Admission is free.
Nature
We are lucky enough to have a beautiful Conservatory within Highland Park. The temperature is always nice and warm so this is the perfect place to go when the weather is bad. I'm told the Conservatory contains an impressive variety of unusual plants. Cost is just a few dollars, which is a bargain when you consider you get access to seasonal displays, orchids, towering hibiscus plants with every color flower, a large succulent and cactus gardens, water features plus active turtles and small birds moving about.
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Lamberton Conservatory
180 Reservoir AveWe are lucky enough to have a beautiful Conservatory within Highland Park. The temperature is always nice and warm so this is the perfect place to go when the weather is bad. I'm told the Conservatory contains an impressive variety of unusual plants. Cost is just a few dollars, which is a bargain when you consider you get access to seasonal displays, orchids, towering hibiscus plants with every color flower, a large succulent and cactus gardens, water features plus active turtles and small birds moving about.
The largest Monroe County park with 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds, bogs, wetlands and glacially-created landforms (eskers, kames and kettles) was been named to the National Registry of Natural Landmarks in 1969. It also is the home of Sharon's Sensory Gardens, the birdsong and fairy house trail. Great spot for fishing all year long, non-motorized boat launching, hiking and running, geo-caching and orienteering. Maps available on their website. There is a 550 acre nature preserve and 30 miles of selg-guided trails fullor waterfowl, birds and wildlife.
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Mendon Ponds Park
95 Douglas RdThe largest Monroe County park with 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds, bogs, wetlands and glacially-created landforms (eskers, kames and kettles) was been named to the National Registry of Natural Landmarks in 1969. It also is the home of Sharon's Sensory Gardens, the birdsong and fairy house trail. Great spot for fishing all year long, non-motorized boat launching, hiking and running, geo-caching and orienteering. Maps available on their website. There is a 550 acre nature preserve and 30 miles of selg-guided trails fullor waterfowl, birds and wildlife.
Frederick Law Olmstead, famous landscape designer of Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City, Arnold Arboretum in Boston and eleven parks in Rochester also designed this park famous for its Lilacs, Magnolias and Arboretum, Vietnam Memorial, Highland Bowl, fantastic childrens' playground and historic Warner Castle. Dogs allowed. Easy walk on paved paths or venture up the hills. The Lilac Festival, held in May, attracts over 500,000 people from around the world. It also features live music, food trucks and art exhibits.
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Highland Park
Frederick Law Olmstead, famous landscape designer of Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City, Arnold Arboretum in Boston and eleven parks in Rochester also designed this park famous for its Lilacs, Magnolias and Arboretum, Vietnam Memorial, Highland Bowl, fantastic childrens' playground and historic Warner Castle. Dogs allowed. Easy walk on paved paths or venture up the hills. The Lilac Festival, held in May, attracts over 500,000 people from around the world. It also features live music, food trucks and art exhibits.