We just went for our Celebration of 49 magnificent married years together! Always a wonderful experience at Rooney's! Some patrons and guests get louder(er) but no blaring music to try and talk over. You sit opposite each other, as a couple, and you can't always hear, or those around you will hear every thing you say too. But, for the most part it's well worth it. In our 25 years +as patrons, we've bever had a truly bad experience, for which we're very thankfull and that keeps us coming back, primarily for special occasions or, just a meal of pure enjoyment at times. It's pricey but, it's not a chain restaurant either and the service is always phenomenal. Drinks, appetizers, salad, and main courses came to 188. For two but we soared
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ali J
Classic Rochester spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rollin Charles Phillips
We found the restsurant to be a step back in time.The food is outstanding , service is excellent w The late 19th century atmosphere is charming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Halle Andrieu
We went here for a special occasion. The food is on the pricy side, but it was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Moon
Excellent food and service ,dessert was cheesecake, crust was kinda stale
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Spencer
This charming restaurant does it right. Right sized portions, delicious food, beautiful presentation, and best of all, great espresso served with the best flourless chocolate cake we'd ever had! Couldn't be happier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claire Hardie
I was so excited to try this place, my boyfriend and I were driving past it all the time and finally looked it up to see that it had great reviews. I'm not sure if these reviews are old or what happened but, the space is cute on the outside but extremely outdated inside. There was no music playing causing it to be very quiet and awkward, the servers seemed just as outdated as the building. We had a mushroom pate special which was fine, the crab cake was I think my favorite item by far. The shrimp were not bad but needed more sauce and I enjoyed the puff pastry and sauce on the escargot but we're convinced the kitchen is not using salt here. The beet salad was fine and had a ton of beets in each bite which was good, and we had the scallops and the fish stew for entrees. Fish stew was not good at all, fish was way over-cooked and it was in some tomato water basically. Scallops were cooked perfectly but on a subpar carrot puree and some quinoa which had varying temperatures that made for weird bites and disappointment. We also had I think the worst martinis I've ever had and really left wondering where the heck they're keeping the salt and why they don't use it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
margaret delaney
This is hands down the best restaurant in Rochester! The cocktails are amazing, the service is perfect, the atmosphere is pleasant. Then there's the food- so well presented and so tasty! If you are looking for a restaurant for a special occasion, romantic night out or just because, this is it! I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Wolf
One of the best in Rochester
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sue Hall
Every time we dine at Rooneys it is a perfect experience! Service and food are exceptional!!!
Rooney's continues to be my go-to restaurant for special occasions. Best crab cakes I've ever had, delicious food overall. Owner Joe is always so gracious and servers are actually professionals. Love the ambience as well, including the music (jazz). <3 <3 <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Traditional Creme Brulee, Steak Filet and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sarah Johnston Cushman
Rooney’s hosted my colleagues and I today for an amazing dinner. It was mine, and many others first time at Rooney’s and all said the same thing- WE WILL BE BACK. The food was delicious, service amazing, and ambiance was quiet, chic, and moody.
Carolynn O'Connell
First time and it was amazing - food was flavorfull, perfectly cooked and hot! Service was outstanding, very attentive but not intrusive. Only disappointment was that we were seated in the bar area, not the dining room. We were 2nd party arriving and I would have asked for a table in the DR. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb, Traditional Creme Brulee, Angus Beef Teres Major, Angus Filet
We just went for our Celebration of 49 magnificent married years together! Always a wonderful experience at Rooney's! Some patrons and guests get louder(er) but no blaring music to try and talk over. You sit opposite each other, as a couple, and you can't always hear, or those around you will hear every thing you say too. But, for the most part it's well worth it. In our 25 years +as patrons, we've bever had a truly bad experience, for which we're very thankfull and that keeps us coming back, primarily for special occasions or, just a meal of pure enjoyment at times. It's pricey but, it's not a chain restaurant either and the service is always phenomenal. Drinks, appetizers, salad, and main courses came to 188. For two but we soared
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Classic Rochester spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We found the restsurant to be a step back in time.The food is outstanding , service is excellent w The late 19th century atmosphere is charming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went here for a special occasion. The food is on the pricy side, but it was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service ,dessert was cheesecake, crust was kinda stale
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This charming restaurant does it right. Right sized portions, delicious food, beautiful presentation, and best of all, great espresso served with the best flourless chocolate cake we'd ever had! Couldn't be happier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was so excited to try this place, my boyfriend and I were driving past it all the time and finally looked it up to see that it had great reviews. I'm not sure if these reviews are old or what happened but, the space is cute on the outside but extremely outdated inside. There was no music playing causing it to be very quiet and awkward, the servers seemed just as outdated as the building. We had a mushroom pate special which was fine, the crab cake was I think my favorite item by far. The shrimp were not bad but needed more sauce and I enjoyed the puff pastry and sauce on the escargot but we're convinced the kitchen is not using salt here. The beet salad was fine and had a ton of beets in each bite which was good, and we had the scallops and the fish stew for entrees. Fish stew was not good at all, fish was way over-cooked and it was in some tomato water basically. Scallops were cooked perfectly but on a subpar carrot puree and some quinoa which had varying temperatures that made for weird bites and disappointment. We also had I think the worst martinis I've ever had and really left wondering where the heck they're keeping the salt and why they don't use it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
This is hands down the best restaurant in Rochester! The cocktails are amazing, the service is perfect, the atmosphere is pleasant. Then there's the food- so well presented and so tasty! If you are looking for a restaurant for a special occasion, romantic night out or just because, this is it! I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best in Rochester
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every time we dine at Rooneys it is a perfect experience! Service and food are exceptional!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Perfect fine dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rooney's continues to be my go-to restaurant for special occasions. Best crab cakes I've ever had, delicious food overall. Owner Joe is always so gracious and servers are actually professionals. Love the ambience as well, including the music (jazz). <3 <3 <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Traditional Creme Brulee, Steak Filet and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Rooney’s hosted my colleagues and I today for an amazing dinner. It was mine, and many others first time at Rooney’s and all said the same thing- WE WILL BE BACK. The food was delicious, service amazing, and ambiance was quiet, chic, and moody.
First time and it was amazing - food was flavorfull, perfectly cooked and hot! Service was outstanding, very attentive but not intrusive. Only disappointment was that we were seated in the bar area, not the dining room. We were 2nd party arriving and I would have asked for a table in the DR. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb, Traditional Creme Brulee, Angus Beef Teres Major, Angus Filet
Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb
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