New American Restaurants in Rochester, NY

“Delicious food with reasonable prices, friendly and knowledgeable staff, beautiful interior design!“

“I love the burgers here, and my dining companion raves about the pizza! Today I tried their version of Nashville chicken.

Way too much bun for the chicken, which was tasty but not special in its flavor. Nice and crunchy but bland. No kick at all. Way too many pickles - no problem, just picked a few off and ate a few separately. I usually really like their rosemary garlic fries. Today they were hard, cool and very salty. Surprising because they'd just opened.

Overall the customer service vibe was off today. Our server was excellent, however the way we were received could improve. I had planned to meet someone at 11:30 am. That's when they open, and trust me, not a minute earlier. As a matter of fact, 2 minutes late, with staff making sure to not make eye contact as they prepared. There was no seating outside the main entrance, situated within a mall. It was about to start raining, so it didn't seem wise to sit outside. Tough on those who cannot stand for long periods of time. When the staff finally unlocked the door, they just turned the bolt and walked away. I would've expected them to physically open the door and welcome the small crowd that had gathered.

It's never a good idea to assume that business will always be robust. A little friendliness goes a long way.“

“Loved, loved, loved this grill! They have booths and tables. The food was exceptional-even the decaf coffee was rich and flavorful!! Everyone there working had a smile on there face which tells you they are happy working there. When I called there to ask questions the man who I talked to was so friendly. And... I must give A shout out to Courtney, our waitress, who was friendly and so helpful. Loved her too! We will be back😊 FOR SURE“

“Tried pot roast, fried mozz, chicken tenders & crab cakes. All amazing. Highly recommend.“

“Nice vegetarian options. Good service.“

“Crispy Eggplant Parm Sandwich w/ House Chips and Chocolate Coconut Mousse were all delicious, and the service that I received from Ian was both welcoming and attentive. This was the first time that I’ve been out to eat in a while, when I didn’t have to worry so much about compromising flavor, in place of excessive dairy and meats. The Owl House is a winner- I’ll definitely be back! 🤤👍🏼“

“Party of 6 last Friday. Service was excellent, nearly everything we ordered was amazing except the scallops. They were small, not cooked well and dish was rather bland. I love seafood so i was quite disappointed but we will definitely be back. Overall 8.5/10“

“We visited Elevated Sol when the bar was open but the kitchen was closed for the night. Even so, we had a wonderful time chatting with Yvonne and Henry, two incredibly sweet and passionate people. They clearly love creating a warm, welcoming experience for their guests. They even let us sample some empanadas and plantains, which were absolutely delicious. My wife and I truly enjoyed ourselves. The cocktails were excellent, the food was amazing, and the atmosphere is unique, cozy, and classy. We’re looking forward to coming back.“

“Excellent food quality and so flavorful!“

“Delicious vegan food Can’t wait to go back“

“Food is always good. Always fresh and never an issue. Friendly staff as well.“

“What an absolute gem! 💎 the best food (tapas) and wine selections in the area. They offer local to international wines, and the food is made to order and cooked to perfection! We’ve been twice and are going back with friends to share the experience. Our first time was taking our daughter there before she moved to Spain 🇪🇸 and again for our anniversary 🍾🥂. The shaved asparagus salad, grilled octopus, duck, corn dog and chicken shawarma were all excellent! I can’t wait to go back to try more!“

“A++ all around, staff knows what they are doing“

“Dennis, Melissa and the gang have the closest thing to the cross roads place for everyone to get a great breakfast or lunch.“

“Vibes with flavors, more than food“

“Outstanding dinner, the salmon and filet were both perfect! The spinach fritters should be an appetizer if they were so delicious!“

“Whoever is behind the menu is a shaolin master. This food hits like Inspectah Deck dropping that iconic verse in Triumph. Like Kung Fu classics, I would stand in the rain for a hundred days straight to learn from the Master. The drinks are bomb as well. This has quickly become my favorite watering hole.“

“We recently had a surprise 40th birthday celebration for my daughter. There were 14 guests. We had brunch on a Sunday. Everything was wonderful. The General Manager, Webster was great to work with. He was very professional as well as personable. The staff was amazing. Very polite & we had exceptional service. The food was delicious. Everyone was very pleased with what they had. We would highly recommend the Brown Hound.“

“If this place was outside of the airport I’d be here more often. One of the best Italian cafes in Rochester. Ordered an espresso and the guy asked “tall or short”- last time someone asked me that I was in Italy. Proper coffee and proper service!“

“Service was phenomenal! Everything is homemade including drinks and is so delicious!“

“Great food, great service, awesome flavor, fresh!“

“Amazing food and even better service. The bar manager was so kind and attentive and made our whole experience that much better. && She makes the BEST mocktails!!! We will definitely be back!“

“Great food and great service with Jordan. Thank you!!“

“Ate there last night. Service was good. Manager Julie super friendly and welcoming. 3 of us had fish fries, 2 battered, 1 breaded. Large portions but a bit overcooked. Coleslaw portion small though. Broccoli with garlic butter had a topping that was a bit salty until I mixed it up. Delicious. Super attentive waitress. Never had to ask for a refill of ice tea she'd bring it upon noticing it was getting low. Wedge salad ginormous!! Almost entire head of lettuce!! Friendly staff and good service. Definitely going back for a 2nd try on the fish.“

“Had the great fortune of trying this Hazy IPA before meeting the owner Kelsey Grammer and watching him pull beer for a few hours. This beer is outstanding! it doesn't have that hoppy bite and has a refreshing citrus finish. Put simply? it's delicious. Looking forward to more amazing beers coming!!“

“We were there in March for the Billy Joel tribute band and dinner. The food was outstanding. The service was excellent. Loved the cool decor and plenty of parking. We will definitely be back.“

“Innovative way of preparing yummy sandwiches with the choice of bed of greens. And people who work there are friendly and patient!“

“We just had the best experience! From booking a reservation, parking right out front, AWESOME wait staff. The food... every single bite of every single thing we ordered was FANTASTIC. We will absolutely be back!“

“Nasturtium decoration on the soup. Both were yummy.“

“Food, atmosphere, server very good! Bruce picture of mimosas is where it's at. My only reason it's not 5 stars is that we had a weird miscommunication with he server. 2 people at the table asked for a side of churros and the other had chicken and churro entree. The server came over and said that they can't do the churros and so the person with the chicken and churros ordered side of fries instead and they 2 others with the sides of churros asked for sides of bacon instead. Fast forward, all of us got our entress instead of 1 person. They waited 15 minutes longer than everyone else. Then all of a sudden 3 sides of churros came out. The server said ok the kitchen is trying these. So now at this point everyone had their replacement sides and now 3 sides of churros. We assumed they "were testing them" since that's what the server said and they would be on the house since now that's too much food. But when we got the bill we were charged for the curros and the other sides. It was just confusing overall with the communication on that and then also we got charged for sides and the cjurros when we wanted 1 or the other not both. The manager, which I think is the owner was very nice and they comped the churros. It sounded like the server told them that we didn't like the churros, but it was more of the principle of being charged. Would definitely go back, I would never hold a miscommunication against a restaurant, but just wanted to voice a few things. Overall cool new spot“

“First time ever having iced chai but it was so good, kinda tasted like a s’more, Shirley temple was also really good :). I have yet to try any food but I’d imagine it’d taste just as good as their drinks. Their service is quick, especially for little things like drinks. The atmosphere is nice and the live music is pretty good.“

“Good bar with great music!“

“Ok, so I’ve never been a fan of cornbread bread for the longest till I had appy’s this past wknd. This was the most moist& flavorfull cornbread ever& I wld just go back just for that cornbread 😋 lol. The price and sides u get with the meal are amazing .everything was so good & fresh that I forgot to mention my 2nd fav, the collard greens. The whole meal was so good I gorge myself on all of it in an hr“

“Outstanding dinner, the salmon and filet were both perfect! The spinach fritters should be an appetizer if they were so delicious!“

“Attended food truck Tuesday in Larkin Square…got the caprese Mac and cheese…..phenomenal! Fast friendly service!“

“An amazing experience. My Grandfather passed and we needed a place for over 100 people. They were accommodating and kind, the food was AMAZING, we were worried about not having enough, they made MORE than enough. Room for kids, a bar area, a place to gather for any occasion. What a beautiful experience.“

“Everything was perfect BUT…….the hollandaise sauce could have used some lemon in the mix. May I suggest a lemon wedge to accompany the Eggs Benedict for optional lemon wedge distribution? Also, maybe substitute the cheddar biscuit as an under to the Eggs Benedict with Challah bread instead? I feel it would be less intrusive because the Challah French toast was off-the-chain-bells. Anyways, the service was grand and the vibe is absolute, either way:)“

“My server Christine was absolutely amazing and attentive throughout my experience, I was impressed with her professionalism and good energy, so much so that it enraged me when I overheard the bartender, Mischa yelled across the bar at Christine to “pay attention to the door” where she looked away for a millisecond. As someone who has worked in restaurants for over 10 years I felt the tension in the employees interactions the moment I walked in and didn’t understand why until I heard Mischa being disrespectful to Christine. I took the time to ask him to come over and I expressed my concerns and he claimed he would apologize however I highly doubt that he will“

“The staff and the bar were top notch. Cocktails and food were excellent. We will be back.“

“Cannot say enough how wonderful this place is. The staff are all friendly, the drinks and food are beyond delightful, atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. Prices are really reasonable considering the quality. Perfect date night outing or just going for a bite to eat at the bar alone. Hands down my favorite restaurant.“

“Very good food very friendly makes you like family“

“Fantastic food as always!! Duck was cooked perfectly!“

“Awesome place“

“Walk-in, counter service Jamaican restaurant. I ordered a medium Curry Chicken with rice / peas / cabbage as well as a beef patty.

Everything was delicious and tasted homemade. The rice / peas was a standout and paired perfectly with the curry chicken and cabbage. Beef patty had mild spice and very flaky dough.

Island Buzz will definitely be in the lunch rotation moving forward!“

“Hands down the wings are amazing... the owner is very personable and all about his establishment!“

“Burgers are great. Meat hot sauce is my favorite in Rochester! Dining area needs a DEEP cleaning, especially floors.“

“Bill is a great Chef, owner, and boss. Specials, and some desserts made in house. Staff is amazing and work well together. I highly recommend this establishment if you want a good home cooked style breakfast! Fish fry Friday's!“

“Absolutely delicious breakfast - beautiful, fresh and so so tasty! Service was fantastic - will definitely return!!“

“Chill place to hang out :)“

“Food was great, compliments to the cook! Waitress was nicest person ever. Will return!“