41 Best Sports Bars near Rochester

“Last night my family and myself went to Grand Tavern for supper after a long day. Our waiter Xhorxh was absolutely amazing! Personally, I have dietary restrictions and explained to him that I am unable to have gluten, dairy, or egg. I had already pre-creeped the menu before arriving so I could find a meal that would be easy to hopefully adapt to my dietary restrictions. After explaining my restrictions Xhorxh was ON IT! He immediately spoke to the chef and the chef adapted my meal to my restrictions. Xhorxh did tell me that there could be a possible cross contamination with gluten on one of my sides and explained that they couldn’t guarantee that that one thing would be gluten free. Listen, not very often in the service industry do you come across a wait staff member or chef that made sure to cross all of the boxes. I ordered brussel sprouts as the appetizer without the cheese (I could have had three plates of that it was so good) and the cedar plank salmon and ordered two veggies as my side. IT was DELISH!!!!! Xhorxh also made sure that our drinks were constantly filled and took amazing care of our family. My MIL even made a comment after we received our meals how she really liked him as a waiter. I wished we had a Grand Tavern where we lived but unfortunately we are 8 hours away but we will absolutely be back when visiting family! ❤️“

“It was my first time here with some friends and it was so fun! I had such a fun time! The food was great and the drinks were amazing! I met Felicia who was the manager and she was so nice! She recommended a non-alcoholic drink because I don't drink but I like to do fun nights with friends! Lol The atmosphere is fun and I really liked it. I will definitely be back.“

“Great food! Great atmosphere! Nena is always the best server! Always fun playing board games on Tuesday.“

“Fun place to meet friends“

“Had a family celebration and the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating. Our waiter Grant did duty above and beyond. The hostess was helpful in finding a table that could accommodate us and the menu provided something for everyone. A wonderful evening“

“Great atmosphere and helpful staff! Anysha was amazing took good care of us and made sure everything was done perfectly ! I Recommend to anyone who likes good food and good entertainment!“

“Some things are a miss, but mostly everything is pretty good. I really enjoyed their Quesadillas, Chicken Alfredo, and Club Sandwich. The service is always great as well. If you like Alfredo I highly suggest trying it! These are pictures of food from me and my mom’s birthday party we had there.“

“Great place to chill and enjoy a good time with friends.“

“I ended up here on a work event. I ordered the chicken tortilla soup with the carnivore pizza. The pizza was fantastic. The soup was half of vegetables which I found unusual. The service was fantastic as well as the pizza, pass on the soup.“

“Service was great. Nice little restaurant. It was a bit too hot out to enjoy the patio. But would Definitely be worth a trip during the summer.

Ordered the bake cheese dip to start. Really enjoyed it. Goes really good with the toasted baguettes.

Full menu of options for drinks. No frozen drinks tho. They do not have a blender. They carry Faygo pop and that was a real treat.

Ordered the chicken Caesar salad. If I had known that, the salad came premixed I would’ve asked for the salad dressing on the side. It turned the Romain lettuce, soggy quickly. Couldn't take the left overs. Dressing was on the bitter side.

Also, tried the fire bird sandwich. Bun gave it good texture. Not a fan of the topping choices. Didn’t go well with the cheese and sauce.

I was excepting a little more from the menu. Smaller menu. Will be back.“

“Service, food & environment“

“CJ Pub is one of our favorite local bars! My husband and I have visited multiple times, and I even hosted my birthday party there a few years ago. The drinks and food are always great.

A special shoutout to Leah—she’s a fantastic server! She’s attentive, quick, and has such a fun personality. We also love the games in the other room, which make it even more fun. If you’re looking for good food, drinks, and a great time, I highly recommend CJ Pub!“

“Hidden Gem. Literally. The sign out front on what looks like an undeveloped lot. Easy to not notice. Turn at the sign and drive back a bit. Great for sports, large beer selection, patio, pool table. Service at the bar was great. Repeat business from me for sure. ,“

“Dinner last week was great! Our waitress Annabelle was fantastic! Place was busy, but she gave great individual attention and fast drinks ❤️ we will be back!“

“Very nice place. Our server was wonderful. The kitchen messed up and only made four out of six meals. I was one of the people who had to wait. Manager finally addressed what happened after some time. We did get our meals for free. Overall, good food. Would recommend going there.“

“Order a carry out and was pleasantly surprised of not just the quality but the quantity of what I got, quesadilla brisket.
Very convenient carry out at the front door, instead of going to the bar.
Keep serving my moneys worth and I’ll keep returning.“

“Food is great and so are the drinks“

“The all around vibe is inviting. bar tenders know how to make drinks!!!!! service and food is phenomenal. I highly recommend ya'll trying the Philly steak pizza 🍕😋“

“no highlights. no recommendations“

“The names of the staff that I can remember our Tayler, Courtney what’s the guys name Trevor, Trevor, Eric Gary, Harry, Harry, the girl who had the blue snowman on her black shirt under it I was here at the bar don’t remember she’s been here a couple nights in a row though, since I met you in the past couple weeks yeah she’s nice I just want to thank everyone for welcoming me here at Robusto‘s because everyone is nice, and they help me find a cigar that is perfect for completely“

“The service is the best in town. All of the staff are friendly and personable. whether you want to catch a game or have date night, it's the perfect atmosphere for both! I highly recommend Tiffany make one of her signature Espresso Martinis!!!“

“We hosted a holiday party at Shields of Troy yesterday and we couldn't be more pleased. The food was delicious, the service was great, and everyone had a good time. Thank you to Shields!“

“Great food, great drinks and a wonderful staff starting from the manager Wes greeting us at the door! Had a fun birthday celebration and will definitely be back!“

“Our favorite meeting place. There’s something very comfortable about being greeted by name. Reliable food. Regular, cheerful staff. Been coming here for almost 40 years.“

“Took our first trip to this place just last night. Has a little bit of everything for those not looking to stay seated during dinner. Food took forever though and was decent. Waitress was a little lost with constantly asking our table of 6 what they ordered and whose drink went with whose order. Other than that the atmosphere was pretty cool. We played some cornhole, which was decently priced by the hour ($10). Plus they had classic arcade games, free to play like Ms Pac Man, Galaga, Frogger, and Donkey Kong along with 90’s classics like Mortal Kombat, NFL Blitz and House of the Dead. Plus over a dozen pinballs. Arcade area was a sight to see since most places now use carnival or ticket games. They also had a poker room which was full. Did not see any pool tables, darts or disc golf so not sure if those get removed during poker night. I’d consider coming back but not during their busier times. It was more than half capacity but id imagine an even further delay on food or your wait staff being really lost handling more than 20 orders at multiple tables. Either way I’d recommend it as long as you aren’t really hungry going in or don’t like huge crowds.“

“We love O’Grizzly’s. When Hoops closed, we needed to find a new favorite spot. We found it! Cold drinks, great service and delicious food. It’s our go to spot.“

“CK Diggs is an absolute gem near downtown Rochester! The food was amazing — everything we ordered was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. We tried the boneless wings, nachos, quesadillas, Reuben sandwich, Southwest pasta, Cajun steak strips, pretzel bites, and Beijing beef — and every single dish was delicious.

The service was just as impressive — friendly, attentive, and fast. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great spot for a casual night out or a relaxed dinner with friends.

The Cookie Monster and carrot was was beyond delicious.

If you’re looking for great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere close to downtown, CK Diggs is definitely worth checking out!“

“Dinner was fabulous and staff is top notch.“

“This place is surprisingly good! I was impressed with my server Alicia, she did an outstanding service for me and my family. I was spectical at first ( being our first time). When my 5 year old spilled his water she was so fast to clean it up. i apologize so many times and she was just so sweet the whole time. ( tip her extra). The food came out hot, and my husband really loved his tacos. This is definitely a Family friendly restaurant. Definitely coming back for my Daughter’s birthday. Outstanding restaurant overall.“

“didn't have any issues server was great and food was excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Over 5 stars recommend!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The atmosphere, staff, and food was all phenomenal at Whiskey Rae's! The smell, taste and love in the food. It's gourmet homemade food with a twist 🤌 Much respect and appreciation for the Chef Drew. Excellent hospitality and service from our down to earth server Isla!“

“Awesome place! Atmosphere is fantastic, the wait staff is great, and really happy to have found this place.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great Food & Friendly Service at Applebee’s!

Had a great experience at Applebee’s! The food was fresh and flavorful—I ordered the Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp, and it was perfectly seasoned. The service was friendly and attentive, though the wait time was a bit longer than expected. The atmosphere was cozy, making it a great spot for a casual dinner. Overall, a solid choice for good food and a relaxed dining experience.

Would definitely come back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We’ve always had good food and service any time we’ve been here. It’s exactly what you’d expect. But today there was a server(not even ours) who went out of her way to make my young sons(2&4) feel special. With a random act of kindness. When I told my son that I didn’t have any cash for the duck claw machine, she overheard and had pulled a pair of singles out of her book for my sons to “win” a duck. I didn’t accept it, because we have too many toys as is, and my wife generally keeps a little cash(which my son begged from her). I didn’t her name, but I hope her manager sees this. She is a lovely young woman 5ft(ish) with medium brown hair in 2 long braids.“

“I took my two son’s here today. My youngest has autism and others’ kindly describe him as “a handful.” Accurate. The server comes over and asks for our drinks. She brings them back and my son just throws the cup across the aisle. And then laughs. Autism is super fun like that. Lauren (the server) was super nice about the mess. Another female server cleaned up the milk. They were both very understanding and it helped so much - probably more than they realize! I tipped them both but I hope a manager sees this, because, they are awesome employees!! You’re lucky to have them!“

“came in a few weeks ago with my girlfriend and forgot to write this but i just remembered how good the service was with michael, michael was literally the best server i’ve had ever.. it was really packed but michael was communicative and very attentive, deserves a raise fs“

“Cold tall glass of brew! Hot ads wings!“

“Tuesday BOGO wings have become a habit! Both as a dine in or a carry out it's a hassle free meal that spreads out over a couple days. The beer menu is extensive and the BWW points add up quick for a free meal.

Filling out the survey on the receipt gives an additional $5 off on your next dine in visit so it becomes a great way to enjoy food and save money.“

“My husband and I were there for our 1st time Monday night for dinner and drinks and had a great experience. Our waitress was Dana and she did great job. Our food was really good and drinks were made perfectly, The atmosphere was good and overall experience was great and we will definitely be returning. Thank you Dana !!!“

“I love the BOGO on thursdays, my daughters, and my go to dinner spot. Everybody is so friendly, Antonio M. waited on us last time, and he is an absolutely amazing staff member and has spot-on service. My beer was always cold and never ran out! Even when the restaurant got crazy busy he just kept stepping up his game! Can't wait to come here for some Red Wings playoff games.“