44 Best Cocktail Bars near Penfield

“It's a nice little place, the customer service was great, but I wasn't too thrilled with the vegetarian enchiladas which absolutely had no sauce on it, very little cheese if any and only on the top not inside.The corn tortillas weren't cooked, they were just dry and the rice was just white steamed rice and there was no Mexican rice and the beans were black beans, which I was hoping for refried beans which is more authentic, from my experience.Most Mexican restaurants give you free chips and salsa with your order (hands down) but margarita charges 7+It's a bit disappointing, but it is what it is .If you really want authentic Mexican food go to a little hole in the all in sodus point off old ridge called El Rincon, it's amazing and the son has a similar one in canandaigua....I'll definitely be back to margaritas, but I'll have to try something else next time ?It was good, but it wasn't exactly authentic Mexican food, not from what I'm used to living in California and in Tennessee“

“Thus place is terrific. Unfortunately we had not taken the time to research this place or we would have been here sooner. Great menu and portions. I'll eat just about anywhere that has a Kramer portrait on the wall and a leg lamp at the entrance. We'll be back.“

“Discovered an exceptional gem in Fairport providing coffee, beer and delicious food! This place has such a great vibe and the most welcoming staff. Can’t wait to go back.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian pizza, salads, vegan cookies, and muffins.“

“As a chef for a fine dining restaurant, I give Edibles Restaurant a 10/10. I have not been able to eat anywhere since before March 2022 since that was the last time I was off from work to go out for dinner. I am so thrilled that I was recommended this fine establishment with the most down to earth, kind, and most hospitable team members. I very much enjoyed the lobster ravioli and my friend enjoyed the flank steak. Thank you for this amazing experience and I look forward coming again and recommend all to check this place out!“

“If you're looking for Great food and Excellent Service in the Rochester N.Y. Area. Be sure to check out McArtle's, a family owned restaurant in the Fairborn area. They make excellent cocktails and we enjoyed a delicious dinner of Prime Rib and Beef tenderloins with bay scallops. The service is great and John the owner, personally delivered our food and did a follow up to make sure everything was first rate. They have a robot server named "Rosie" that assists the servers by bringing your food to the table for your server to serve you. This works great as it allows the server to spend more time serving the customers and avoids those large trays that clutter up the aisle ways in some restaurants. It's also a great conversation piece and it shows off the food as it passes your table. Everything looks great. The prime rib was cooked perfectly and the beef tenderloin was so tender you didn't need a knife. The Chicken French was also very good. The Haddock was perfectly cooked and they went the extra mile to handle our special carrots request. Our party of seven were very pleased. The also have excellent menu items for the Vegan members of the family The tall wooden booths give you the" Irish Tavern "feel while allowing you to be able to carry on a conversation at your table. The portions are generous and fairly priced. We didn't try dessert as we were comfortably full. But the desserts that went by looked yummy. Service was great, they make you feel welcome And want you to come back. (You can join their loyalty program for additional savings.) The restaurant is very accessible allowing seniors to get in easily.“

“We visited the restaurant with our daughter and 4 friends for Easter Brunch. The location, food and service were terrific. Service was great (always had someone at the table before our water or lattes were done), the food was worth its cost (portions were large and we all had leftovers for later in the day). Will definitely be back next time visiting our daughter in Rochester.“

“First time here. Came with friends familiar with the place bc they highly recommend it. The food was a fresh, nicely presented, tasty and pleasing medley of textures and colors. What made it a truly exceptional experience was Amanda, the person who took such good care of us. Personable in every way, knowledgeable, passionate for her coworkers and workplace and just a real pleasure to talk with (hopefully we didn't keep her detained for too long). Everyone enjoyed our time thoroughly and we look forward to coming back. We should probably return on a day Amanda works because, while I'm sure all the other employees are great, Amanda set the bar so high for service excellence that I will hereafter likely be unable to avoid disappointment in any future server anywhere.Dietary restrictions: Our gluten intolerant person was well cared for.Parking: If the lot is full, there are two other large lots, nextdoor and across the street.“

“I was in the mood for a pastry and coffee and came here. The setting with some tables, a counter against the wall, draperies, photos & paintings creates an appealing ambiance to sit and chat with a bunch of friends or just sit quietly to sip and eat your meal. It has an ample menu of cocktails, sandwiches, and a few pastries, coffee, tea. I really liked it.“

“Great bar with a cool vibe and an awesome staff. Really great thoughtful selection overall including a solid beer list. They had an inventive yet unpretentious cocktail list. I ordered a cosmo with a local cucumber vodka, which was perfectly balanced. My partner got their bourbon cocktail which was seasoned with allspice bitters. I also had to try their espresso martini which was one of the best I've had, great flavor and intense coffee notes enhanced with a hazelnut liquor. Their staff was also incredible and very attentive. Go here asap!!“

“This place is nothing short of amazing. The food, drinks, atmosphere, and the staff are top tier. I would highly recommend their smash burger (make it extra fancy), their latke frites, and any of their craft cocktails (though puttin' on the razz is my favorite!).“

“Have been a long time fan of their bourbon cream, special ordered the coffee liquor but had a slight glitch in getting it. Anne helped me out wonderfully, managed to figure out what happened to it; and got me situated. I got the special bottle of dark sky for the solar eclipse, my order was all ready and was a joy to see again.“

“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 ?“

“My wife and I went for the first time and were very impressed with everything from the service to the quality of the food and the attitude of the employees. We got to spend some time with one of the owners and was very impressed with his desire to deliver a positive experience for everyone. We will definitely be going back.!“

“I love this place so much! Great cocktails, AMAZING chicken sandwich I keep coming back for over and over again. Always have had great service. As someone who lives in the Vida neighborhood and frequents all of the bars and restaurants in these few blocks, my husband and I appreciate this place so much for added variety in options of places to go.“

“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 husband and I stopped into Hatties after dinner at Char Steak and Lounge. It is a very nice cocktail bar, and the views of the city are amazing from the outside balcony. It was a cool night, so we didn't go outside on the balcony. However, I did get a picture of the fire pit just outside of Hatties entrance. The decor is really nice and kind of has shades of a fancy speakeasy.The bartenders were very friendly and told us about event options that Hatties offers. We will definitely come back for cocktails with family or friends.“

“I attended a group Business Dinner at Lento. The service was very good. I loved the Mocktails as well as I stopped alcohol last year. The appetizers were very well presented and tasty. I ate the Calamari rings, well received. I don't recall what my entree was, yet the whole table had great reviews. Everyone was satisfied, and the waitress was always attentive and available. Lento is great for Personal and Business Dinners. I do plan to return with my family to enjoy a great experience“

“I love the Daily Refresher. The cocktails are always excellent and the service is great. The charcuterie board is huge and is the best in the city. I do wish they had more food options/larger plates, but everything I have had there has been really good.“

“Despite sound dampening affixed to the ceiling it was difficult to hear anyone else at our small table. The room was full and some customers seemed to think they were at a roller derby, but.... We will avoid weekends in the future. Food and service met the usual excellent standards.“

“The birria is killer. The pastor burrito is killer. Great variety of margaritas. Suspiciously fast service. If someone asked me to recommend a Mexican restaurant that reminds them of grandma’s cooking, this would be it. Highly recommend 10/10.“

“Marge’s Lakeside Inn is a magical place that has the vibes of a tropical paradise and a bar named Cheers! Francine, Fran, Ron & Marge, together built this fun, relaxing & memorable haven that has become engrained in our hearts and memories. ❤️“

“A wonderful experience from start to finish. Fantastic service, top notch cocktails, and everything that came out of the kitchen was wonderful. The pot roast was out of this world. Thanks to Drew and everyone at The Classic for a great evening. We will definitely be back!“

“Never thought I would be saying this, but…I’m darn near speechless. What a heavenly experience I had at Swan Dive!Pizza was the best I’ve ever had! EVER! It only took 45 minutes to come out, too! You’d think pizza of that quality would take DAYS to make!!!Give these mfs their doggone roses!!!!!!!!“

“Aesthetically, probably the coolest bar in Rochester. Plus the employees are great. And sometimes if you’re lucky you’ll see this one older guy there who plays the piano, he’s really impressive.I love their drink the Hydesville Haunt. The shrimp & grits is always very good too. ?“

“My husband and I went last night and had a wonderful experience; the food was incredible and inspired me to write this review. The beef on weck, the vesper burger and the Moscow mule were absolute stars. I plan to tell everyone I know to stop by.“

“Perfect meals, perfect service wonderful atmosphere! Had the burger, the cutlet, french onion, the simple salad, the gnocchi, the seared cod, and the cheesecake! And lots of cocktails. All were superb! Can’t wait to go back! What a gem!“

“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.“

“We were referred by a friend who was recently there & loved it! Our friend has kids as well, so he told us to check it out & we did! We thought we'd surprise our kids there for dinner & games, totally cool right?! We really enjoyed our meals! I got salmon & hubby got short ribs, & I was eating off his plate! The portions were big! The kids enjoyed their meals & it was really different & fun! Atmosphere was quiet on a Tuesday night but we were busy playing games to notice. We all played games & had a fun night! I'de go back!!!“

“Love this bar! The drinks are amazing, great music, love the atmosphere and the fun variety of games add extra entertainment making it the perfect bar to hang out at. Staff are wonderful and extremely attentive. I would highly recommend checking it out!“

“First time there - the food is AMAZING! Some of the best food I’ve ever had. So reminiscent of El Ricon, but yet different. Huge and intriguing menu. The quesadillas are so delicious as are the sopes, & chile rellenos..the flan is creamy & caramel and the chocolate dulce de leche is sinful. If you haven’t been - GO… does not disappoint! I’ll be back for sure.“

“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.“

“Lucca Kitchen and Cocktails is the best Italian food in the area! the dining room is somehow cozy and modern at the same time, you could take your family there for a hearty wholesome dinner or take a special someone for an upscale romantic evening of dinner and drinks and feel equally at home in both situations. The Chef and Owner, Matt Gervasi, is one of a kind! Always has a smile on his face and is never too busy to say hi, and man can he cook!! the food is top notch, the prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is beautiful and welcoming. I highly recommend you give them a try!!“

“Delicious food! Order it on grubhub all the time, and decided to try dining in...Think I'll stick to grub-hubbing it.The one bartender made great drinks but was miserable looking the whole time. Not a single smile, didn't ask how anything was, barely spoke to us... kinda just glared and made us feel uncomfortable, total vibe killer.Compliments to the chefs, tho, cause that food is delicious!“

“Server Meghan set the tone of our evening with her friendly, prompt, and diligent attention to detail and excellent service! Branca is a beautiful space in an awesome location. The food is Italian cuisine and it is done so very well. Fresh ingredients prepared with elegance and style. Highly recommend Branca Midtown. And Meghan“

“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.“

“Went with a group during a lunch break right at opening. Very cold inside, but probably because they had just opened. Service was quick after we told them that we only had an hour break until our next meetings. Food was wonderful. We all got different things, brisket, carnitas, vegetarian, tacos, enchiladas, nachos. Margaritas were so strong.“

“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 from South America and I have struggled for the longest time about missing local food. Condado does a great job with their Skirt Steak rice and beans! Do yourself a favor and get the tostones and empanadas too. I have always gotten it delivered so not sure on the ambiance but food is awesome!“

“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.“

“clean and stylish decor inside. Parking next to the restaurant is free once you go inside and get a parking sticker. Slightly overpriced in my opinion but also keep going back because of how fun it is with a group. Limited seating so would either make a reservation ahead of time (not day of) or go in a small party. They have good mimosas too! I also really enjoy how they have a chef special where the chef makes whatever they want -- you have to be trusting but it's always been delicious!“

“First visit to Dorado for lunch. My wife had chicken enchiladas, which she loved and I had a tofu chimichanga. Food was delicious all around. Rice and beans were so much better than your typical mexican restaurants, and their homemade hot sauce was quite tasty. Our waiter/bartender was charming and attentive.“

“Excellent restaurant for anyone who is gluten intolerant! Basically everything on the regular menu is on the separate gluten free menu. They have really unique GF options that I haven't had anywhere in Rochester, like a GF fish fry and GF fried pickles. I think the non-gluten free people in my party felt like the food was typical bar/grill quality food, but as the GF person in the party, I thought the food was amazing and didn't taste like it was even made GF.I cannot speak to how safe it is for celiacs, but I felt safe and my plate was even marked as an "allergy" dish with a little marked toothpick.I will definitely get food from here again, if it is just take out!“

“I like this Branca location best. It's a nice atmosphere but also not too elite fancy. For me I enjoyed the variety of appetizers better than my entree but it was all pretty good too. The pasta had a different texture from what I'm used to but I think it was the sauce. Also our server was very nice and attentive.“

“We came here for a business dinner from out of town. The hostess adjusted her seating chart to allow the 5 of us to sit at a nice round table vs. a booth which we very much appreciated. Sam waited on us and this was nothing short of white glove service. The smiles, laughs and expert advice on the menu and available wine bottles made us feel so well taken care of. The food was perfect from start to finish for all patrons present. A slight mix up at the end of the night with a take away lost for our guest of honor resulted in Sam securing us an extra short rib and mash potatoes of course to close out a perfect evening. Sam is the best! Thank you to the Char team for a wonderful evening!“