Guidebook for Rochester
Drink and Dine
Their Arancini are the BEST! Owner is Drew, bartender is Phil & Sam the waitress, tell them we sent you in.
15 locals recommend
ROAM Cafe
260 Park AveTheir Arancini are the BEST! Owner is Drew, bartender is Phil & Sam the waitress, tell them we sent you in.
Endless fresh diner breakfast options and they have mimosas! Be sure to ask for Lindsay as your waitress.
7 locals recommend
South Wedge Diner
880 S Clinton AveEndless fresh diner breakfast options and they have mimosas! Be sure to ask for Lindsay as your waitress.
The Cub Room
739 S Clinton AveA true NYC experience.
Rochester's only sand bar. Say Hi to the owners Fran & Francine.
18 locals recommend
Marge's Lakeside Inn
4909 Culver RdRochester's only sand bar. Say Hi to the owners Fran & Francine.
The first grain-to-glass craft distillery to open since prohibition. While you can find us downtown instead of on the sprawling wheat and corn fields our beautiful state has to offer, we have the deepest respect for the land where our products come from. Founded in 2012 by Jason Barrett, Black Button Distilling is a New York State licensed Farm Distillery and we use over 90% New York State all-natural ingredients to make all our spirits.
12 locals recommend
Black Button Distilling
1344 Railroad StThe first grain-to-glass craft distillery to open since prohibition. While you can find us downtown instead of on the sprawling wheat and corn fields our beautiful state has to offer, we have the deepest respect for the land where our products come from. Founded in 2012 by Jason Barrett, Black Button Distilling is a New York State licensed Farm Distillery and we use over 90% New York State all-natural ingredients to make all our spirits.
Branca Midtown is a love letter to traditional Italian flavors with a fresh, modern approach. Located in the heart of downtown Rochester, New York, in the newly renovated Tower 280 building. Branca Midtown is a destination spot and the heartbeat of the downtown resurgence. The word “Branca” in Italian means “branch.” At Branca Midtown, we seek to extend hospitality to all who walk through our doors and maintain roots in the rich familial culture and cuisine of Italy.
9 locals recommend
Branca Midtown
280 E Broad StBranca Midtown is a love letter to traditional Italian flavors with a fresh, modern approach. Located in the heart of downtown Rochester, New York, in the newly renovated Tower 280 building. Branca Midtown is a destination spot and the heartbeat of the downtown resurgence. The word “Branca” in Italian means “branch.” At Branca Midtown, we seek to extend hospitality to all who walk through our doors and maintain roots in the rich familial culture and cuisine of Italy.
A blend of quintessential steakhouse with an opulent, hip ambiance celebrating local artists, Char has something for everyone. With refined and approachable service, the menus offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Featuring our wood-fired grilled steaks to homemade pastas,
fresh seafood, and masterfully in-house crafted desserts.
9 locals recommend
Char Steak & Lounge
550 East AveA blend of quintessential steakhouse with an opulent, hip ambiance celebrating local artists, Char has something for everyone. With refined and approachable service, the menus offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Featuring our wood-fired grilled steaks to homemade pastas,
fresh seafood, and masterfully in-house crafted desserts.
Italian Nouveau is a modern approach to traditional Italian cuisine and where the past meets the present. We carefully craft a modern Italian dining experience perfect for a night out, a lively dinner with friends or a quick bite.
Grappa
30 Celebration DrItalian Nouveau is a modern approach to traditional Italian cuisine and where the past meets the present. We carefully craft a modern Italian dining experience perfect for a night out, a lively dinner with friends or a quick bite.
This rooftop bar is one of a kind. A blend of modern and traditional, this incredible 9th floor space is replete with tufted leather booths, mahogany-paneled walls, chandelier-adorned ceilings, and massive windows and an outdoor space to take in the fantastic view. If you love liquor, pull up a seat at our quartz-trimmed bar. We offer an extensive scotch menu, perfectly chilled vodka on draft, and craft cocktails that are as authentic as they are artful.
6 locals recommend
Hattie's
550 East AveThis rooftop bar is one of a kind. A blend of modern and traditional, this incredible 9th floor space is replete with tufted leather booths, mahogany-paneled walls, chandelier-adorned ceilings, and massive windows and an outdoor space to take in the fantastic view. If you love liquor, pull up a seat at our quartz-trimmed bar. We offer an extensive scotch menu, perfectly chilled vodka on draft, and craft cocktails that are as authentic as they are artful.
Located in the cultural and historic Park Avenue neighborhood of Rochester, NY—serving: breakfast, lunch, and dinner any time of the day. A friendly and comfortable atmosphere with consistent, high-quality food and service. Whether you’re in the mood for a grilled fillet or a grilled cheese, Jines is an upscale diner with something for everyone!
45 locals recommend
Jines Restaurant
658 Park AveLocated in the cultural and historic Park Avenue neighborhood of Rochester, NY—serving: breakfast, lunch, and dinner any time of the day. A friendly and comfortable atmosphere with consistent, high-quality food and service. Whether you’re in the mood for a grilled fillet or a grilled cheese, Jines is an upscale diner with something for everyone!
Offering the finest traditional dishes infused with modern touches. Enjoy a wide variety of unrivaled Italian recipes as well as the finest steaks, chops and seafood. Whatever your occasion, Pane Vino offers intimate settings, expansive patios, elegant bars, and live music that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary!
13 locals recommend
Pane Vino On The River
175 N Water StOffering the finest traditional dishes infused with modern touches. Enjoy a wide variety of unrivaled Italian recipes as well as the finest steaks, chops and seafood. Whatever your occasion, Pane Vino offers intimate settings, expansive patios, elegant bars, and live music that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary!
Radio Social is a bowling alley, restaurant, bar, event venue, and social club located in Rochester’s historical Stromberg-Carlson warehouse. The 42,000-square-foot facility features 34 bowling lanes, lounge areas, a variety of indoor and outdoor games (seasonally on the back lawn), two in-house dining concepts, and two bars.
25 locals recommend
Radio Social
20 Carlson RdRadio Social is a bowling alley, restaurant, bar, event venue, and social club located in Rochester’s historical Stromberg-Carlson warehouse. The 42,000-square-foot facility features 34 bowling lanes, lounge areas, a variety of indoor and outdoor games (seasonally on the back lawn), two in-house dining concepts, and two bars.
Founded in 1991 by John and Patty Urlaub, Rohrbach Brewing Co. is the first craft brewery in Rochester, NY. The brewing company takes its name from Rohrbach, Germany, a small town that inspired its founder to bring craft beer to Rochester. The company first originated in the German House on Gregory Street, then grew into the two restaurant locations existing today–the brewery and beer hall in downtown Rochester on Railroad St. and the Buffalo Road Brewpub Restaurant in Gates.
15 locals recommend
Rohrbachs Railroad Street Brewery
97 Railroad StFounded in 1991 by John and Patty Urlaub, Rohrbach Brewing Co. is the first craft brewery in Rochester, NY. The brewing company takes its name from Rohrbach, Germany, a small town that inspired its founder to bring craft beer to Rochester. The company first originated in the German House on Gregory Street, then grew into the two restaurant locations existing today–the brewery and beer hall in downtown Rochester on Railroad St. and the Buffalo Road Brewpub Restaurant in Gates.
Established in 2017, The Silver Iguana is a Mexican inspired cantina dedicated to bringing a unique interpretation of Mexican cuisine and cocktails to the North Winton Village.
The Silver Iguana
663 Winton Road NorthEstablished in 2017, The Silver Iguana is a Mexican inspired cantina dedicated to bringing a unique interpretation of Mexican cuisine and cocktails to the North Winton Village.
Lounge-y, neon-lit surrounds for hibachi entrees, myriad sushi rolls & bento-box lunch specials.
Umi Japanese Steakhouse
150 Cobblestone Ct DrLounge-y, neon-lit surrounds for hibachi entrees, myriad sushi rolls & bento-box lunch specials.
Offering customers excellent food, cocktails and an inviting and lively atmosphere. Sit in our restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal with locally-sourced ingredients or have drinks at our beautifully renovated bar.
14 locals recommend
Winfield Grill
647 Winton Rd NOffering customers excellent food, cocktails and an inviting and lively atmosphere. Sit in our restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal with locally-sourced ingredients or have drinks at our beautifully renovated bar.
Parks & Nature
Highland Park
Be sure to visit us in May for the International Lilac Festival.
Genesee Valley Park
1000 E River RdThe Genesee Riverway Trail is an off-road trail for walking, running and bicycling along the Genesee River. It extends through the scenic, historic and cultural heart of Rochester, from the Erie Canal to downtown and Lake Ontario. It provides pedestrian access to the Genesee River, its scenic gorge, three waterfalls, eight pedestrian bridges, and eleven parks, including four historic parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
11 locals recommend
Genesee Riverway Trail
Genesee Riverway TrailThe Genesee Riverway Trail is an off-road trail for walking, running and bicycling along the Genesee River. It extends through the scenic, historic and cultural heart of Rochester, from the Erie Canal to downtown and Lake Ontario. It provides pedestrian access to the Genesee River, its scenic gorge, three waterfalls, eight pedestrian bridges, and eleven parks, including four historic parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Reservoir Road
Reservoir RoadArts & Entertainment
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University AveThe Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DrOffering some of Broadways best shows!
23 locals recommend
Rochester Broadway Theatre League / RBTL's Auditorium Theatre
885 E Main StOffering some of Broadways best shows!
Blackfriars Theatre is a mid-sized professional theatre that has entertained audiences for 70 years in downtown Rochester, New York. Our mission is to enrich, entertain and inspire our community through exceptional theatrical arts while engaging local talent.
7 locals recommend
Blackfriars Theatre
795 E Main StBlackfriars Theatre is a mid-sized professional theatre that has entertained audiences for 70 years in downtown Rochester, New York. Our mission is to enrich, entertain and inspire our community through exceptional theatrical arts while engaging local talent.
Blue Cross Arena, also known as the War Memorial, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Rochester, New York. For hockey and lacrosse, its seating capacity is 11,215. The arena opened on October 18, 1955, as the Rochester Community War Memorial. It was renovated in the mid-1990s and reopened as The Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial, on September 18, 1998. It is home to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League and the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League.
22 locals recommend
Blue Cross Arena
1 War Mem SqBlue Cross Arena, also known as the War Memorial, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Rochester, New York. For hockey and lacrosse, its seating capacity is 11,215. The arena opened on October 18, 1955, as the Rochester Community War Memorial. It was renovated in the mid-1990s and reopened as The Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial, on September 18, 1998. It is home to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League and the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League.
Western New York’s premier destination for all things comedy. Located right next to Radio Social in the historic Stromberg-Carlson Building (50 Carlson Road, Rochester, NY). Featuring a 350-seat showroom that hosts the nation’s best entertainers weekly. Alongside our main showroom is a beautifully renovated atrium bar, which contains many nods to our building’s rich history.
Comedy at the Carlson
50 Carlson RdWestern New York’s premier destination for all things comedy. Located right next to Radio Social in the historic Stromberg-Carlson Building (50 Carlson Road, Rochester, NY). Featuring a 350-seat showroom that hosts the nation’s best entertainers weekly. Alongside our main showroom is a beautifully renovated atrium bar, which contains many nods to our building’s rich history.
Downstairs Cabaret Theatre has been a vital part of the Rochester theatre scene for 30 years as a not-for-profit professional theatre. Since its inception in 1983, the Downstairs Cabaret has made its mark in the community by producing a diverse offering of musicals, comedies, dramas, new works, and music events in a year-round, repertory schedule. Mostly known locally and nationally for developing Nunsense and producing the world premiere of Forever Plaid, the DCT has always been an important player in the development of new works.
11 locals recommend
Downstairs Cabaret Theatre
20 Windsor StDownstairs Cabaret Theatre has been a vital part of the Rochester theatre scene for 30 years as a not-for-profit professional theatre. Since its inception in 1983, the Downstairs Cabaret has made its mark in the community by producing a diverse offering of musicals, comedies, dramas, new works, and music events in a year-round, repertory schedule. Mostly known locally and nationally for developing Nunsense and producing the world premiere of Forever Plaid, the DCT has always been an important player in the development of new works.
Eastman Theatre
26 Gibbs StPerformances at the Eastman School of Music.
As one of the country’s leading not-for-profit, professional theatres, Geva Theatre Center is Rochester’s flagship theatre company and the most attended regional theatre in New York State.
51 locals recommend
Geva Theatre Center
75 Woodbury BlvdAs one of the country’s leading not-for-profit, professional theatres, Geva Theatre Center is Rochester’s flagship theatre company and the most attended regional theatre in New York State.
Kodak Center is a public gathering place for entertainment, conferences and events. The Rochester, NY facility houses the Kodak Center Theater, Kodak Visitor Center, Café and Gift Shop, the Challenger Learning Center of Greater Rochester and 400,000 square feet of space available to rent.
Kodak Center
200 W Ridge RdKodak Center is a public gathering place for entertainment, conferences and events. The Rochester, NY facility houses the Kodak Center Theater, Kodak Visitor Center, Café and Gift Shop, the Challenger Learning Center of Greater Rochester and 400,000 square feet of space available to rent.
The Rochester Americans (colloquially the Amerks) are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League; the team is an owned-and operated affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. The team plays its home games in Rochester, New York, at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. The Americans are the fourth-oldest franchise in the AHL, and have the second-longest continuous tenure among AHL teams in their current locations after the Hershey Bears. They celebrated their 60th anniversary in the 2015–16 season.
Rochester Americans Hockey
100 Exchange BlvdThe Rochester Americans (colloquially the Amerks) are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League; the team is an owned-and operated affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. The team plays its home games in Rochester, New York, at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. The Americans are the fourth-oldest franchise in the AHL, and have the second-longest continuous tenure among AHL teams in their current locations after the Hershey Bears. They celebrated their 60th anniversary in the 2015–16 season.
RBTL’s mission is to provide opportunities for all people to experience, understand and enjoy the best in arts and performance through its education programs, events and activities. To fulfill its mission, RBTL strives to offer diverse performances that reflect the highest standards of excellence, and to make those performances accessible to the broadest possible audience.
23 locals recommend
Rochester Broadway Theatre League / RBTL's Auditorium Theatre
885 E Main StRBTL’s mission is to provide opportunities for all people to experience, understand and enjoy the best in arts and performance through its education programs, events and activities. To fulfill its mission, RBTL strives to offer diverse performances that reflect the highest standards of excellence, and to make those performances accessible to the broadest possible audience.
Established in 2002, the Rochester International Jazz Festival takes place in June of each year. The nine-day festival is held at 20+ diverse venues throughout downtown Rochester New York’s East End cultural and entertainment district.
10 locals recommend
Rochester International Jazz Festival
250 East AveEstablished in 2002, the Rochester International Jazz Festival takes place in June of each year. The nine-day festival is held at 20+ diverse venues throughout downtown Rochester New York’s East End cultural and entertainment district.
The RPO is committed to providing the greater Rochester area with exceptional, engaging performances to enrich and inspire. Each season is crafted to create a diverse mix of education programs, progressive performances that blend genres, and showcase talented musicians. Our passion for educating the community while highlighting the beauty in music remains our utmost priority.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
255 East AveThe RPO is committed to providing the greater Rochester area with exceptional, engaging performances to enrich and inspire. Each season is crafted to create a diverse mix of education programs, progressive performances that blend genres, and showcase talented musicians. Our passion for educating the community while highlighting the beauty in music remains our utmost priority.
The Rochester Red Wings are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. They are located in Rochester, New York, and play their home games at Frontier Field, located in downtown Rochester. Founded in 1899, they are the oldest continuously operating sports franchise in North America below the major league level.
15 locals recommend
Rochester Red Wings Baseball
1 Morrie Silver WayThe Rochester Red Wings are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. They are located in Rochester, New York, and play their home games at Frontier Field, located in downtown Rochester. Founded in 1899, they are the oldest continuously operating sports franchise in North America below the major league level.
The Rochester Knighthawks (also known as the K-Hawks) are a professional box lacrosse team in the North Division of the National Lacrosse League. They play in Rochester, New York at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial.
Knighthawks
100 Exchange BoulevardThe Rochester Knighthawks (also known as the K-Hawks) are a professional box lacrosse team in the North Division of the National Lacrosse League. They play in Rochester, New York at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial.
Shopping
Parkleigh
215 Park AveUnique locally owned gift shop
The Arena’s store is constantly evolving. While some items embody a certain whimsy, and others demonstrate a kinship with nature, and still others express a rugged beauty, everything is interesting. The merchandise covers the gamut: beautiful and unique plantings, gourmet foods, handmade and local jewelry, one-of-a kind new and old objects, lighting, furniture, glassware, objet d’art, statuary, gifts and more.
Arena's Inc.
260 East AveThe Arena’s store is constantly evolving. While some items embody a certain whimsy, and others demonstrate a kinship with nature, and still others express a rugged beauty, everything is interesting. The merchandise covers the gamut: beautiful and unique plantings, gourmet foods, handmade and local jewelry, one-of-a kind new and old objects, lighting, furniture, glassware, objet d’art, statuary, gifts and more.
American & Canadian handmade artisan jewelry, gifts and decorative accessories.
10 locals recommend
Craft Company No. 6
785 University AveAmerican & Canadian handmade artisan jewelry, gifts and decorative accessories.
For 25 years Eleventh Hour has been successfully offering unique gifts and accessories for you and your home at prices you can afford. Features unique gifts including jewelry, accessories, bath & body, home decor, baby, and even handmade gifts.
Eleventh Hour Gift Shop
1922 Monroe AveFor 25 years Eleventh Hour has been successfully offering unique gifts and accessories for you and your home at prices you can afford. Features unique gifts including jewelry, accessories, bath & body, home decor, baby, and even handmade gifts.
Everything Else
My real estate office offering help with Buying, Selling, Renting & Property Management. Any questions about any real estate in the area be sure to let me know.
Movingrochester.Com
793 S Goodman StMy real estate office offering help with Buying, Selling, Renting & Property Management. Any questions about any real estate in the area be sure to let me know.
Finance
Preferred Mortgage Corporation of New York
1674 Empire BoulevardPaulette Petix | Preferred Sr. Loan Officer
Groceries
Wegmans
1750 East AveA grocery store unlike no other.
A nationally recognized, local farmers market where you can find fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, baked goods, cheeses, wines, spices and a variety of other food products, as well as clothing, household goods, and giftware.
64 locals recommend
Rochester Public Market
Rochester Public MarketA nationally recognized, local farmers market where you can find fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, baked goods, cheeses, wines, spices and a variety of other food products, as well as clothing, household goods, and giftware.