Guidebook for Rochester
Food Scene
Corn Hill Landing
250 Exchange BlvdThe Cub Room
739 S Clinton AveAmato’s Cravings
158 W Main StChipotle Mexican Grill
1360 Mt Hope AveInsomnia Cookies
1333 Mt Hope AveFresh baked cookies that deliver.
Vegan salads, sandwiches, entrees & pastries, plus juices, beer & wine, in bright, casual surrounds.
26 locals recommend
The Red Fern
283 Oxford StVegan salads, sandwiches, entrees & pastries, plus juices, beer & wine, in bright, casual surrounds.
Creative, vegan-friendly American plates & craft beer served in a snug house with a bohemian vibe.
33 locals recommend
The Owl House
75 Marshall StCreative, vegan-friendly American plates & craft beer served in a snug house with a bohemian vibe.
Hettie's Delites Cafe is a Vegetarian Mostly Vegan Cafe located at the Rochester Public Market. They serve 100% Vegan baked goods. Fresh vegan donuts available on weekends or call ahead for special orders and catering.
Hettie's Delites Cafe
1 Rochester Public MarketHettie's Delites Cafe is a Vegetarian Mostly Vegan Cafe located at the Rochester Public Market. They serve 100% Vegan baked goods. Fresh vegan donuts available on weekends or call ahead for special orders and catering.
Huge tacos, burritos & veggie-friendly fare has West Coast & Tex-Mex influences at this tiny eatery.
22 locals recommend
John's Tex Mex
426 South AveHuge tacos, burritos & veggie-friendly fare has West Coast & Tex-Mex influences at this tiny eatery.
Comfortable, modest Greek cafe & bakery with specialty desserts & vegetarian sandwiches.
9 locals recommend
Voula's Greek Sweets
439 Monroe AveComfortable, modest Greek cafe & bakery with specialty desserts & vegetarian sandwiches.
Classic Ethiopian fare, including vegetarian/vegan items, in upscale-casual surrounds with a bar.
Abyssinia Restaurant
1657 Mt Hope AveClassic Ethiopian fare, including vegetarian/vegan items, in upscale-casual surrounds with a bar.
Tiny shack known for German-style franks named after dog breeds, with burgers & veggie options.
26 locals recommend
Dogtown
691 Monroe AveTiny shack known for German-style franks named after dog breeds, with burgers & veggie options.
Soups, salads & Greek plates made with natural ingredients star at this cafe with a covered terrace.
33 locals recommend
Aladdin's Natural Eatery
646 Monroe AveSoups, salads & Greek plates made with natural ingredients star at this cafe with a covered terrace.
Addis Ababa Restaurant
752 S Goodman StModern American fare & craft cocktails served in a restored factory with industrial-chic decor.
25 locals recommend
Nosh
47 Russell StModern American fare & craft cocktails served in a restored factory with industrial-chic decor.
Global small plates from egg rolls to empanadas in a dimly lit space with courtyard & salsa dancing.
27 locals recommend
Tapas 177
177 St Paul StGlobal small plates from egg rolls to empanadas in a dimly lit space with courtyard & salsa dancing.
Cedar Mediterranean Restaurant
746 Monroe AveNo-frills Chinese restaurant in a strip mall boasts an expansive menu that includes Thai dishes.
Golden Dynasty Restaurant
No-frills Chinese restaurant in a strip mall boasts an expansive menu that includes Thai dishes.
Vast offerings include pitas, kebabs & Mediterranean platters at this buzzy, earth-toned eatery.
28 locals recommend
Sinbad's Mediterranean Cuisine
719 Park AveVast offerings include pitas, kebabs & Mediterranean platters at this buzzy, earth-toned eatery.
Traditional Indian dishes & a lunchtime buffet offered in an elegant establishment with a full bar.
Amaya Indian Cuisine
1900 S Clinton AveTraditional Indian dishes & a lunchtime buffet offered in an elegant establishment with a full bar.
All-day breakfast & Sunday brunch draw crowds to this friendly Greek diner with sidewalk seating.
45 locals recommend
Jines Restaurant
658 Park AveAll-day breakfast & Sunday brunch draw crowds to this friendly Greek diner with sidewalk seating.
CoreLife Eatery
100 Marketplace DrCafe specializing in health-minded food, with dine-in, carry out & delivery, plus weekly meal plans.
Effortlessly Healthy
1440 Scottsville RdCafe specializing in health-minded food, with dine-in, carry out & delivery, plus weekly meal plans.
Pint-sized bakeshop featuring artisanal cupcakes, cookies & cakes, with vegan & gluten-free options.
Get Caked Bakery Inc
274 N Goodman StPint-sized bakeshop featuring artisanal cupcakes, cookies & cakes, with vegan & gluten-free options.
North & South Indian cuisine includes fresh breads & a daily lunch buffet in homey quarters.
11 locals recommend
India House Restaurant
998 S Clinton AveNorth & South Indian cuisine includes fresh breads & a daily lunch buffet in homey quarters.
Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
1501 Howard RdCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Hip cafe & lounge featuring coffee, cocktails & sandwiches, plus live music, in a funky setting.
6 locals recommend
Brue Coffee
960 Genesee StHip cafe & lounge featuring coffee, cocktails & sandwiches, plus live music, in a funky setting.
Drinks & Nightlife
Park Avenue
Love Nightclub
1 Ryan AlleyApogee Wine Bar
151 Park AveBachelor Forum
670 University AveVinyl
291 Alexander StExchange Sports Bar
251 Exchange BlvdTilt Nightclub
444 Central AveOffbeat hangout for cocktails with a backyard & fire pit, plus a pool table, jukebox & board games.
32 locals recommend
Lux Lounge
666 South AveOffbeat hangout for cocktails with a backyard & fire pit, plus a pool table, jukebox & board games.
Brickwood Grill
250 Monroe AveLaid-back, LGBT-friendly watering hole with a classic pub grub menu & weekend drag performances.
140 Alex Bar & Grill
140 Alexander StLaid-back, LGBT-friendly watering hole with a classic pub grub menu & weekend drag performances.
Spacious sports bar offering pub food with a twist, plus projection screens, pool & pinball.
Marshall Street Bar & Grill
81 Marshall StSpacious sports bar offering pub food with a twist, plus projection screens, pool & pinball.
American grill fare, craft beers & seasonal cocktails served in chill quarters with trivia & music.
16 locals recommend
The Angry Goat Pub
938 South Clinton AvenueAmerican grill fare, craft beers & seasonal cocktails served in chill quarters with trivia & music.
Indie bands, local acts & DJs play this quirky corner bar & music venue rocking nightly drink deals.
11 locals recommend
The Bug Jar
219 Monroe AveIndie bands, local acts & DJs play this quirky corner bar & music venue rocking nightly drink deals.
Diverse bar fare joins beer & cocktails in this easygoing pub with TV sports & trivia nights.
Wall Street Bar & Grill
330 East AveDiverse bar fare joins beer & cocktails in this easygoing pub with TV sports & trivia nights.
Comfy hangout with wings tossed in housemade sauces, plus many draft beers, pool tables & darts.
Firehouse Saloon
814 S Clinton AveComfy hangout with wings tossed in housemade sauces, plus many draft beers, pool tables & darts.
Salinger's
107 East AvePatrons nibble free peanuts at this local bar with sandwiches, TVs, pool & darts.
Karaoke, nightly beer specials & sports TV in a comfy bar & grill with a pool table & darts.
Temple Bar & Grille
109 East AveKaraoke, nightly beer specials & sports TV in a comfy bar & grill with a pool table & darts.
Convivial bistro with an intricate wine rack hosts music & events like trivia & brewery tastings.
8 locals recommend
Lovin' Cup
300 Park Point DrConvivial bistro with an intricate wine rack hosts music & events like trivia & brewery tastings.
Side Bar
242 South AveArts & Culture
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East AveHigh Falls Center And Interpretative Museum
74 Browns RaceMuseum of Kids Art
90 Webster AveRochester Contemporary Art Center (ROCO)
137 East AveThe Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DrWine trails, and wine tasting.
15 locals recommend
Finger Lakes Wine Country Tourism Marketing Association
1 W Market StWine trails, and wine tasting.
George Eastman Museum
900 East AveArtisan Works is a not-for-profit art space that supports regional artists through their art program.
36 locals recommend
Artisanworks
565 Blossom RdArtisan Works is a not-for-profit art space that supports regional artists through their art program.
The Memorial Art Gallery of Rochester City was founded in 1913 and has a permanent collection of over 12,000 different objects on display from contemporary movements all the way up to twenty-first century artwork from around the globe.
101 locals recommend
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University AveThe Memorial Art Gallery of Rochester City was founded in 1913 and has a permanent collection of over 12,000 different objects on display from contemporary movements all the way up to twenty-first century artwork from around the globe.
Parks & Nature
Reservoir Road
Reservoir RoadBausch and Lomb Riverside Park
711 Wilson BlvdHighland Park
Seneca Park Zoo
2222 St Paul StOntario Beach Park, a 39-acre park that has natural sandy beaches, is located off of the Northwest quadrant of the city on the shores of Lake Ontario. The park is open all year round, and there are shelters that can be rented during the summer or winter. The park offers swimming, fishing, and boating, plus sunbathing during the summer time.
53 locals recommend
Ontario Beach Park
50 Beach AveOntario Beach Park, a 39-acre park that has natural sandy beaches, is located off of the Northwest quadrant of the city on the shores of Lake Ontario. The park is open all year round, and there are shelters that can be rented during the summer or winter. The park offers swimming, fishing, and boating, plus sunbathing during the summer time.
Durand Eastman Park is either a relaxing summer getaway, or a challenging winter adventure. The park spans across 977 acres, 5,000 feet of which are spread out across the waterfront of Lake Ontario.
28 locals recommend
Durand Eastman Park
Durand Eastman ParkDurand Eastman Park is either a relaxing summer getaway, or a challenging winter adventure. The park spans across 977 acres, 5,000 feet of which are spread out across the waterfront of Lake Ontario.
The Genesee Riverway Trail is an off-road 24-mile trail that has been designated for multi-use by the city. The trail can be used for walking, biking, and running, and it is perfect for those who like to take landscape photographs, as it runs along the scenic Genesee River.
Genesee Riverway Trail
Genesee Riverway TrailThe Genesee Riverway Trail is an off-road 24-mile trail that has been designated for multi-use by the city. The trail can be used for walking, biking, and running, and it is perfect for those who like to take landscape photographs, as it runs along the scenic Genesee River.
Cobbs Hill Park has over 109 acres of gorgeous scenic trails that allow for picturesque recreational activities. The park is located in the southeast area, and features walking trails that provide some of the best views of the city, so bringing along a camera is a must.
18 locals recommend
Cobbs Hill Park
80 Culver RdCobbs Hill Park has over 109 acres of gorgeous scenic trails that allow for picturesque recreational activities. The park is located in the southeast area, and features walking trails that provide some of the best views of the city, so bringing along a camera is a must.
Trails run by meadows, wetlands & waterfalls in this secluded park full of native birds & wildlife.
24 locals recommend
Corbett's Glen Nature Park
415 Penfield RdTrails run by meadows, wetlands & waterfalls in this secluded park full of native birds & wildlife.
Wooded acres with a waterfall, paved hiking & biking trails & a boardwalk over Genesee River.
13 locals recommend
Turning Point Park
260 Boxart StWooded acres with a waterfall, paved hiking & biking trails & a boardwalk over Genesee River.
Sightseeing
Warner Castle
5 Castle ParkNational Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
17 Madison StThe Charlotte – Genesee Lighthouse is the oldest active lighthouse on Lake Ontario. It was constructed in 1822 and was only recently restored in 2014.
13 locals recommend
Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
70 Lighthouse StThe Charlotte – Genesee Lighthouse is the oldest active lighthouse on Lake Ontario. It was constructed in 1822 and was only recently restored in 2014.
Manhattan Square Park, also known as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square, is an urban park located in Downtown Rochester, New York, in the East End District, adjacent to The Strong Museum.
8 locals recommend
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square
353 Court StManhattan Square Park, also known as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square, is an urban park located in Downtown Rochester, New York, in the East End District, adjacent to The Strong Museum.
This conservatory is a modern reconstruction of an earlier building housing palms & ferns.
18 locals recommend
Lamberton Conservatory
180 Reservoir AveThis conservatory is a modern reconstruction of an earlier building housing palms & ferns.
Entertainment & Activities
Rochester City Ballet
1326 University AveThe RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium provides the community of Rochester with unique experiences through their various shows. The planetarium puts on star shows that use a star projector to accurately depict the sun, planets, and over 8,000 stars in the same way they would appear to the naked eye on a perfect viewing night.
32 locals recommend
Strasenburgh Planetarium
663 East AveThe RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium provides the community of Rochester with unique experiences through their various shows. The planetarium puts on star shows that use a star projector to accurately depict the sun, planets, and over 8,000 stars in the same way they would appear to the naked eye on a perfect viewing night.
The Eastman Theatre is home to Kodak Hall, which is a prominent space for music performance as well as dance and silent film.
48 locals recommend
Eastman Theatre
26 Gibbs StThe Eastman Theatre is home to Kodak Hall, which is a prominent space for music performance as well as dance and silent film.
Opened in the summer of 1879, Seabreeze is one of the oldest amusement parks and family entertainment centers in upstate and central New York. With more than 70 attractions, there is something for all ages.
85 locals recommend
Sea Breeze Amusement Park
Culver Rd Opened in the summer of 1879, Seabreeze is one of the oldest amusement parks and family entertainment centers in upstate and central New York. With more than 70 attractions, there is something for all ages.
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has been providing the Rochester NY community with educating, inspiring, and engaging music since its founding in 1922. The orchestra maintains artistic excellence through its high standards, and it has committed fully to the music education of the local community. The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra puts on no less than 130 concerts per year, which are ticketed events, and it serves almost 150,000 people annually.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
255 East AveThe Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has been providing the Rochester NY community with educating, inspiring, and engaging music since its founding in 1922. The orchestra maintains artistic excellence through its high standards, and it has committed fully to the music education of the local community. The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra puts on no less than 130 concerts per year, which are ticketed events, and it serves almost 150,000 people annually.
A mix of indie & foreign films, rotating art displays & music in a 1929 theater with a casual cafe.
66 locals recommend
Little Theatre
240 East AveA mix of indie & foreign films, rotating art displays & music in a 1929 theater with a casual cafe.
Built as a Masonic Temple theater in 1928, this elegant space now hosts touring Broadway shows.
23 locals recommend
Rochester Broadway Theatre League / RBTL's Auditorium Theatre
885 E Main StBuilt as a Masonic Temple theater in 1928, this elegant space now hosts touring Broadway shows.
The Cinema Theater is a motion picture theater in Rochester, New York. Opened as a neighborhood motion picture theater since 1914, it is one of the oldest continuously operated motion picture theaters in the United States.
20 locals recommend
Cinema Theater
957 S Clinton AveThe Cinema Theater is a motion picture theater in Rochester, New York. Opened as a neighborhood motion picture theater since 1914, it is one of the oldest continuously operated motion picture theaters in the United States.
Rochester Lilac Festival
180 Reservoir AveVeteran nonprofit staging a variety of innovative theatrical productions, plus jazz concerts.
11 locals recommend
Downstairs Cabaret Theatre
20 Windsor StVeteran nonprofit staging a variety of innovative theatrical productions, plus jazz concerts.
Shopping
Barnes & Noble University of Rochester
1305 Mt Hope AveBest Buy
2345 Marketplace DrHart's Local Grocers
Almadenah Halal Meat Market
367 Lyell AveLipman's Kosher Market
1482 Monroe AveThe Rochester City Public Market is a city-run market that has a large showing of vendors every single week. The market runs on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with vendors that offer everything from fresh produce to specialty items to general merchandise.
38 locals recommend
City of Rochester Public Market
280 Union St NThe Rochester City Public Market is a city-run market that has a large showing of vendors every single week. The market runs on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with vendors that offer everything from fresh produce to specialty items to general merchandise.
Village Gate Square
274 N Goodman StCollege Town Rochester
1331 Mt Hope AveEastview Mall
7979 Pittsford Victor RdPittsford Plaza
3349 Monroe Ave