44 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! ❤️“

“Unexpected excellence! Came in at 4pm on Friday, our efficient and friendly waiter Andy was taking care of at least 10 other tables-but made each customer feel well taken care of. The clam chowder soup was excellent, like from a fine seafood restaurant! The Cobb salad was presented beautifully, and I took about half of it home! We live 1 hour away-but will make plans to return!“

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

“Fun place to meet friends“

“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!“

“We had a team building and dinner event for 14 colleagues at the Hub Stadium Auburn Hills. We had a great time. The buffet food was great, our server John was awesome, and the games were a lot of fun. Gracee helped me plan this event, she was very knowledgeable, courteous and accommodating. Great staff and location!“

“Was my first time in Churchill’s yesterday, 03/28. Had no idea what to expect, never understood the purpose of the cigar. With that being said, I cannot wait to go back. Our waiter was great, the old fashioned was amazing and that cigar…now I get it!! So relaxing, great atmosphere and with a great tour guide who was also celebrating his birthday. That’s where he wanted to go, I’m sure glad he did!!! Highly recommend!“

“Had a large party on Father's day and Art & Jakes made it a perfect evening. The food was delicious. The service excellence. Mikayla, who was our server, was very attentive, kept the food coming and topping our drinks. We could not have had better service. Thank you Mikayla ! Also Carl, the manager, was so much fun and took such great care of us. I asked for lots of space to seat everyone and it became a joke the entire evening :) He really made our dining experience great. Thank you all and we'll stop my next time !!“

“I had a pleasant experience with this place. All of the food seemed fresh, the service is attentive and the atmosphere is very vibrant.

The 2 times in which I went, our group sat outside, being that it was summer. They had trivia, which I assume is every Wednesday.

As for food, I got the caprese sandwich on the first occasion and the then the Tomato basil soup on the second. Both were good but the caprese sandwich was very good. While the menu is not huge, it does offer the basics and has a few healthier options, such as vegan dishes.

Overall, the atmosphere and food qualiy make this place worth checking out.“

“This place is very relaxing and chill. Humidor has a nice selection of cigars along with a great selection of drinks. Very nice laid back spot. The appearance is beautiful. The hospitality was excellent! I definitely will be going back to this establishment again.“

“Randomly stopped in on a Saturday while on town. Food was delicious. The chicken dip was different but good. Service was slow but the waitress did receive a huge party about 30 minutes after we arrived. I enjoyed the sliders. It was only loud inside because of the party but other than that it was enjoyable. My husband enjoyed the French onion soup.“

“Service, food & environment“

“Cjs Pub is a fun local sports bar. The menu is reasonably priced with many sliders, loaded hotdogs, and other items. Bartenders Toni and Jesse are friendly and enthusiastic and help the atmosphere. There is an arcade and the pub has entertainment on different nights, trivia Monday and Wednesday, dj Friday and now Karaoke on Saturday.“

“Annie and Nate are phenomenal! I called in, talked to Annie for an edit to my online order that the website wouldn’t allow. She verified with Nate n made my online order exactly as I asked. Everything looked n tasted amazing, it was perfect! Cannot recommend the staff of 8/14 enough…they are the reason we keep coming back!! Thanks :)“

“Food is great and so are the drinks“

“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 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 🍕😋“

“We held a small bridal shower today at the Troy location. We, as organizers live several hours from Troy so had to make arrangements over the phone and sigh unseen. We were very pleased with the cleanliness and welcoming appearance. Rick was wonderful in assisting in every way possible, table set up, reducing the music in the back room, refreshing beverages and more. The food was excellent. And the prices very reasonable. We will definitely hold future events here as they occur.“

“Big portions and tasted really good. Had fish and chips amd others had the zip burger. Service good, busy and a little understaffed but not like you waiting a long time.
Basic bar and restaurant seating. The music was bit loud. I think that made most talk louder that added to the noise“

“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!“

“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!“

“BEST food in Romeo!! The owners put so much hard work, love and care into this place…it’s the best it’s ever been. Staff is friendly, lively and fun. The regular crowd in there makes everyone feel welcome. Great vibes, great food, amazing drinks specials, great people. Check them out!! MUST TRY AS A NEWBIE - cheeseburger wrap, filet, chicken rockefeller soup, cranberry walnut salad, chimichanga, homemade pierogis.“

“no highlights. no recommendations“

“Dinner was fabulous and staff is top notch.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Tried it for the first time tonight got chili, and boxi was excellent great service, got offered a shot right at the door because the lions scored 😂, they had an 8 piece chicken dinner on special was a great deal but wanted to try a boxi“

“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!“

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

“first off i just wanna say my experience here was incredible! i haven’t had such a positive restaurant experience in what feels like forever!! thank you to my amazing server arin for going above and beyond to make sure i had an amazing night. arin was so kind and funny and made the whole time so much better!!“

“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.“

“Love the live music with Tony!“

“We love this location! We have always had a great experience here. This evening Hunter went above and beyond. Helped me with trying to decide what to order and found me a wine selection that I would love paired with it. Loved his fun energetic personality. I hope that we can catch him in the bar area again so that I can sit in his section! The hostess were fabulous. I manage high volume restaurants and my expectations are set high and they were certainly met here this evening!“

“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 !!!“

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

“We all sat down, and it was quick service, and very kind servers. The only thing was the wait for the food was a little long but I think it was worth it. The atmosphere was a pretty loud because all the clarkston kids were really loud inside. Other than that the place was great. I 100% recommend going there 👍“

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

“Ordered online. Easy to order and easy to pay. Food was ready in 20 minutes exactly like stated online. World cup was on and the fans were having a great time watching. The fries were so good I ate them on the way home. The tots were even better. Thanks for dinner!“

“Outstanding D&B location, always clean, welcoming, well maintained, & organized.“

“Sure would. Our teams favorite place to go after a game.“