28 Best Wine Bars near Irondequoit

“Kind of a hidden gem in irondequoit. As far as I could tell there aren't a lot of taps but there are a great variety of can and bottle options from some pretty awesome breweries. There's wine options as well, not sure about cocktails honestly didn't look for them. Really chill vibe and kinda like a secret spot guide. Can get food from the other restaurants there. Not a lot else to say, just a good little spot.“

“Arguably one of the best restaurants in Rochester! I've been here twice so far and every time it's a wonderful experience. The food is unreal and the ambiance of the restaurant is incredibly well done. Can't wait for our next visit.“

“Enjoyed an excellent meal last night with my wife. Berry salad was the perfect starter. Lobster ravioli with white wine cream sauce and langoustine lobster tails was scrumptious. I had the cioppino special and the broth was spiced just right for dipping with the garlic bread pieces. Clams, calamari, and mussels were tender and tasty. Salmon was a nice addition.We let our server make several wine choices that we enjoyed. Service was excellent and attentive. Pistachio cake dessert was a nice finish.We will return soon to try the honey lemon scallops and several of the shareables.Highly recommended!“

“Our first time here and we would definitely go back. There was so much on the menu we wanted to try. We ended up getting a bunch of small plates, all of which were excellent. My favorite, though, was the octopus. It was outstanding. The service was excellent as well.“

“An eclectic little bar with a lovely staff great local art and a comfy welcoming vibe. The charcuterie was actually thoughtful and delicious and not just expensive cheese. The bartender offered thoughtful recommendations on drinks and was generally warm and inviting. I feel like people are ridiculous with 5 star ratings so I try to be more realistic. No complaints.“

“This venue, with it gracious hosts and hospitable staff, is a terrific place to hang out and watch the world and people pass by with a glass or two of wonderful (and reasonably priced) wines of all kinds. It is also the perfect stop pre or post river stroll and views of downtown.“

“Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of Rochester, NY Held A Wine & Cheese Tasting At The Awesome (Black-Owned) Establishment. Perfectly Nestled Center City, Park Ave. The Sommeliers - Owner & General Manager; Facilitated an Exceptional Presentation of Their Extensive Wine Collection Paired with Premium Aged Cheeses and Cured Meats. By Far an Outstanding Event, Venue, and Service. The Atmosphere and In This Space Is Very Chic and Quaint W/ Vintage Accents. If You Have Yet to Visit This Venue, Do Yourself A Huge Favor and Pay Them A Visit. I’m So Glad I Did!“

“True Italian Cuisine that's mouth warming and delicious. I noticed that most customers wipe their plates clean, so not too many doggie bags here.There were six in our party. and we ordered spaghetti & meatballs, a large, delicious bowl of tripe, 2 orders of raviolis and meatballs"and two orders of gnocchi with meatballs. And, some vino, Fiz root beers, ice water. Abd, of course, fresh, delicious home mak we bread for enjoying the delicious sauce served.Bon appetit!“

“This is a great little place that I had no idea existed. It’s in the lower level of the old green lantern or Mr. Dominic’s restaurant as I remember. Cozy atmosphere great selection of wine and beer with excellent service and some light snacks and charcuterie definitely recommended for a pre-dinner cocktail.“

“My friend and I went there for dessert and a beverage. The selection was outstanding. I ordered the Viennese Mirangue Torte, it was delicious. My friend has the raspberry cheesecake, she said it too was delicious. The service & attention from the waitress was excellent. We are planning on going again.“

“I really liked the food and the vibes at Thali, the butter chicken is my top in Rochester right now. But I gotta say, I was slightly disappointed with the service. When we came in, it took a while for any server to even notice us, and I had to kind of ask for a menu or service. However, that was acknowledged and they gave me a drink to make up for it.Although, I was later charged for the drink at the end of my bill. So, that was weird lolOther than that, once the order was taken, our food was out fairly promptly, and I really liked what we had. I would quite love to go back!“

“This place was absolutely incredible. Great atmosphere with wonderful service and the food had so much depth and soul when it came to flavor/quality. We had the octopus and bone marrow appetizers, sweet potato gnocchi and duck breast entrees plus grabbed the cheesecake and German chocolate cake for desserts. Had the Hemingway drink with the appetizers and it was fantastic as well. I highly recommend checking this place out ?“

“I love this place! Lived in Greece 60 years and it’s hands down my favorite restaurant-bar on the west side. Classy and small, amazing selection of whiskeys, cozy, beautifully lit, astonishingly good food- Flight West has it all. Except one thing. If you’re going to offer so much beautiful scotch, you’ve got to get Drambuie. Nothing beats a Rusty Nail as an after dinner drink. I’d like to give it a 4.9 stars. Try the bao bao buns! Last night had the Kung Pau calamari - fabulous. Wasn’t a huge fan of the octopus. Surprisingly good charcuterie. I’m rooting for them to become a permanent part of the town.“

“Attractive quaint place with only bar seating. The staff is super friendly and the food is worth it ??. I do wish they’d add a small simple cocktail menu, even just three drinks done really well. With their attention to detail, and intentionally focused approach, I’m sure they could whip up one of the best martinis in town if they tried.“

“How lucky we were to discover this gem! We enjoyed perusing the menu and the variety of entrees. There was a simple elegance in the food presentation and flavors, however the dessert case was a show stopper! Everything oozed freshness, flavor, and shine. It was as good as it looked! Someone knows what they're doing and someone cares. The service was attentive, warm, and considerate. Do not let the ordinary location put you off. They have created their own corner of the world where quality matters. I plan to return again and again. It's just that good.“

“I have had dinner here and this resturaunt hosted my son's baby shower. The rooms for the shower were perfectly sized and private; away from the main restaurant. The brunch food provided was well seasoned. Dinner is well priced and food is excellent. The tables are far enough apart that you have your own space. Parking is excellent.“

“Pics from Thursday night's gig at My Wine and Cheese Bar Too. Nice place, large and comfortable, good people and receptive crowd. Looking forward to our next visit, hopefully when the weather is warmer and more conducive to people getting out and about. Didn't get a chance to sample the food and drink, but I will when I'm not there playing with one of my bands.“

“Limoncello has been on my list to try for a while. I was finally in the area and am really glad I went! The restaurant is huge inside, with mutiple rooms and sections. We went on a quiet Wednesday night and were seated in a patio type room. Our server Carolyn was friendly and accommodating. The drink list is extensive, with numerous cocktails, beer, wine, and non alcoholic choices. I had a paloma and my husband and I started with the artichoke french (tasty). For dinner, he got the gnocchi with vodka sauce and peas and I got the Portobello pappardelle. They both came with a small salad, and we got the limoncello dressing at Carolyn's suggestion. The meal was great, I had enough leftover for lunch the next day, and I'd order all of it again. I'm not in East Rochester much but this restaurant is worth a drive.“

“Just a door on the outside and it may not look like much, but this place is absolutely amazing. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the ambiance was intimate and great. My favorite item was the papaya salad, although the lamb shank was also tender and delicious. Our drinks had very interesting flavors and were quite tasty. The plates here are meant for sharing, but the food is plentiful. We will definitely be back.“

“Had a great time tonight! Kocktails were delicious, food was great, service was solid. A bunch of my friends got together and we loved the ambiance and vibe upstairs. The only tricky part is the parking. Do NOT park in the lot behind it - you *will* get towed.“

“Lunch on a Fri afternoon was very good. It was leisurely because they were short a server but they let us know before seating us. We enjoyed our Chicken French and Haddock French entrees preceded by a crock of French onion soup and delicious Italian bread that tasted homemade. Will return for dinner in the future.“

“I have driven by this hidden gem so many times without stopping. Tonight we ordered 6 dinners for take out. Our dinners were delicious, service was fast and staff were friendly. We will be ordering again and look forward to dining there.“

“Nice place. Amaizing food. As a Mexican food offer, not to much selection of food, but the ones were very tasty. Alcohol was a varierity of coctels some good and others not so good. Atmosphere: place is pretty in the inside but music was not so good.“

“This is a hidden GEM in Rochester, NY! It is not a "pub" where the bar is the main focal point. It's in the back but is much more a fine dining type restaurant and well worth the visit. We had the twin 3oz filet, crab cake, mashed potato dish special and it was out of this world! We finished it off with peanut butter pie and coffee which was the perfect ending to an amazing meal with my husband!Highly recommend!“

“Food was great service was awful. Our waitress never checked on us. I had to find her to pay the bill after sitting there for 20 min after we finished. Our drinks weren't refilled. Never came to see if everything came out OK or to offer dessert.“

“I am always on the hunt for new restaurants in Rochester, and I was actually pretty excited about Rare when it first opened. I'll be honest, though, the low rating here made me nervous when I read the reviews. We decided to chance it last night, and I can say without a single hesitation that it was the right decision. First, the ambiance is beautiful. It is a very lovely dining space - it is smaller, but it feels intimate, not cramped. Someone had previously complained about the bar being loud. I did not find this to be our perception, but asked for a table in the adjacent room anyway, and they were more than happy to accommodate. Our waitress was exceptional. Warm, prompt, helpful, attentive but not pushy. The food was quite possibly the best I have had at restaurants of this type. We shared the baked Taleggio, pork belly, onion soup for starters, and we found everything to be delicious. The onion soup was a little bit rich for me after half a bowl or so, and we both felt it could have used a tiny bit more broth to dilute the concentration, but this is me being picky. It was easily the best onion soup I've had from any restaurant. The Taleggio was the top favorite, though. That was one of the best appetizers I've ever had in my life. For entrees, we had the filet bolognese, as well as bone in rib-eye, with the Mac and cheese (seafood on the side, which they were more than happy to accommodate), and the creamed spinach. Everything was outstanding. The steak was perfect, the Mac and cheese was creamy and rich, the spinach was exactly what I had hoped for. 10/10. Easily one of the best steaks I've had from a restaurant. We visited Redd about a year or two ago, and left disappointed - this meal was 100x better. And we left with enough food for another 2 meals, easily. No one is complaining. We finished with crème brûlée, and again, just perfect texture, consistency, and flavor. If I were to nitpick, I'd say the sugared layer was a wee bit too thick in places, but it didn't stop us from inhaling it. I will end with this. During our dinner, we were sat next to a group of women. When it came time for them to order, they asked for the short ribs, to which the waitress responded that unfortunately they did not have the short ribs available that night. Now, I don't know this woman's story, and I am hoping that she was just having the worst day of her entire life, or was going through something horrific, and all she wanted was one short rib and it was the straw that broke the camel's back. I really do. Because she became *incredibly* rude to the staff, and actually stood up and stormed out of the dining room for a few minutes in a huff. When she returned, the manager came to talk to her, apologized profusely and explained that the order of short ribs they received that day had been inedible. I can only assume they meant they received spoiled meat, so obviously they couldn't serve it. This did little to pacify her. She continue to be sharp and snappy. The manger left for a few minutes and returned again, informing the woman that he had sent a staff member to the adjacent restaurant upstairs and found out that they were serendipitously running short ribs as a special that evening, and he was going to procure some from them for her. Say what you will, but that level of customer service is far beyond what is even "above and beyond." Is this restaurant pricey? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. In service, experience, and food, you get what you pay for here. Don't let the low reviews here scare you off - Rare 3001 is absolutely worth a visit.“

“1st timers. Went with wife and in-laws. 6:30pm on a Friday. Make reservations. Place was packed. Got a table in the upstairs bar area.A little under staffed, but Matthew (bartender and waiter) did an excellent job with service.Apps and food were spot on.The oyster mushroom (no oysters) flatbread was perfect.The pork tenderloin was so tender. The light onion in the marinade added just the right amount of sweetness.The crab stuffed flounder was good size and the bright orange sauce looked tasty (my in law had this entree).The only downside of the night was the crowd noise level. Too noisy for dinner enjoyment. They need some sound damping in the decor.I will be back.“

“Celebrated my sister's birthday last night (party of 10) and our waiter Noah was fantastic. Knew the menu and could answer questions in detail. Great service. Food was prepared as ordered, was hot and tasted fresh. Nice atmosphere. The only concern is with the level of noise. The restaurant was about half full and it was noisy. I didn't see any sound absorption tiles or banners and I would recommend they invest in some.“