6 Best Southern Restaurants in Rochester

“I really enjoyed the food at the Charleston house. It's got a nice vibe and atmosphere. It is an older building and that comes with some issues but the staff and their kind attitude makes it easy to overlook. I would recommend to anyone looking for some south cooking with a twist!“

“We held an event and wanted a caterer to help us develop a “brain-healthy” menu. Chef Norman Brown created a delicious lunch of salmon patties and spinach salad (among other things) for our group at a reasonable price. We appreciated all the thought and effort that went into the menu. Our guests raved about the food. We’ve been back for lunches since then. Delish!“

“Just had the Hennessey wings and may I say they were phenomenal. Big facts! The service was friendly and the wait time was not bad at all. My only gripe was the temperature inside the restaurant. It was extremely hot. Over all it was a nice first experience!“

“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. ?“

“The chicken is quite good! I don't like the chicken quite as much as The Magnet but that's a REALLY high bar to clear. They are not kidding when they say HOT by the way. I love me some spice but even their medium option is really spicy.The sides are disappointing. The Mac and cheese doesn't have much flavor and the fries are tiny and felt stale.The woman who gave me my food (I ordered pickup) was pretty cold and seemed annoyed with me for some reason. No idea why as I just mentioned I placed an order for pickup. They didn't have any seating when I went (although I know they're going to add some at some point), so you don't really have to interact with the staff much but still...“

“Food is amazing, the vibe, is comforting and the heritage and historical artifacts that are displayed on the walls , tell A heart story of Rochester NY. History.Overall service was great, nothing but smiles and the wait staff were very helpful and attentive.“