50 Best American Restaurants near Rush

“We visited the restaurant yesterday for the first time. I had a trash plate, and my husband had a chicken finger basket. The plate was really good! The meat sauce was sweeter than it was hot, which I prefer. The burgers looked hand made. The chicken fingers were light and crunchy and you could tell they were cooked in clean fryers! The staff was very friendly, and we really enjoyed the whole dinner. We even started chatting with the table next to us, and liked how the entire atmosphere was so nice! They had drink specials which I would like to try sometime, including an espresso martini. We go to a lot of restaurants, and usually avoid ones with bars but I would go back to Creekside Inn again. I was very impressed with our whole experience.“

“LOVED THE FOOD!! So good and the atmosphere is amazing! Such great service“

“Close to stage seating. Not a bad seat in the house. Fast , friendly staff. Awesome , accommodating owner, James Shelly Top national bands. Great food. Very reasonable prices!“

“TK's has excellent service and delicious food in a laid back environment. The outside space overlooking the falls is breathtaking. I highly recommend stopping in to see Todd and Maria!“

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

“burgers are awesome I would definitely recommend“

“I love the steak Bomber sandwich 🍔“

“This is by far the best plate in Rochester!! The garbage plate wrap is AMAZING! They also have a sauce called panther sauce that elevates the plate! The only suggestion I have is they need to figure out the phone situation. I feel like they unplug the phones on purpose so they don’t have to take more orders. This makes it hard when wanting to order ahead, we have to drive there and hope for the best when it comes to a wait time. Other then that I HIGHLY recommend!“

“Been coming here for years. Love this place. The owners are like family and to top it off the food is amazing especially the Dale 37 burger! Highly recommend!“

“You gotta bee there to fully experience it.“

“Recently went for a girls dinner and was happy to find many gluten free options clearly labeled on the menu. Staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Food and cocktails were delicious. Celiac approved. Will be back.“

“The atmosphere is welcoming and cozy, and menu items are creative, filling takes on comfort sandwiches and entrees. The cocktail menu is a romp through classics both reinvigorated and reimagined. The staff is attentive and efficient, and answers questions about ingredients and sourcing well. Definitely put Mendon 64 on your must-try list if you are in the Rochester area.“

“All you can eat, allergy accommodating dining hall that puts it's students first. The staff is really welcoming and always says hello. You can get everything including pasta, the wok station, salad, fruit, soup, burgers and fries, sandwiches, desserts, ice cream, fresh bagels and English muffins, and whatever the hot entree's of the day are. Lackmann is always trying to find new and exciting things for students and loves getting feedback. Overall, a fantastic dining hall on campus!“

“showed up for dinner and they aren't open anymore“

“Our Family has enjoyed dinners and brunches at all three locations. We thank your family for the top notch meals we have enjoyed and five star service your family has provided. We have had many great meals that made great memories for our family thanks to you and family. Our best wishes in your next chapter and a very big thank you for providing a fine dining experience we may not get again. Many thanks and much gratitude. Thank you“

“Catina & Grille is one of the best restaurants on the RIT campus for students to have breakfast and lunch. I visit the restaurant twice a week, and my favorite dish is the burrito Rice Bowl. This dish is a perfect mixture of all the healthy ingredients, and they add a variety of protein, like chicken, beef, pork, etc. The restaurant's ambiance is excellent; people can work on their laptops while enjoying the food. The restaurant service is up to the mark from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. There is a huge crowd of customers at the restaurant, so your order can be delayed due to the same, but apart from that, the overall experience at Catina & Grille is excellent. I highly recommend people living in Rochester and nearby areas visit Catina and Grille and especially try my favorite dish, "Burrito Rice Bowl."“

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“Went in late tonight and was greeted by the kindest young lady I’ve ever met! Lindsay was very kind, and she explained the menu very well for it being my first time in there! She had a smile that was infectious when I first walked in. She was patient when I changed my order 3 different times! She was just such a lovely person to talk to! The cooks did amazing job with the food and tasted all so well! Good job Lindsay for making me feel so welcomed! I can see that you really love your job, and good job to your boss for letting you love your job so much! I’ll definitely be back. 💕“

“Sunday brunch on the Erie Canal before heading for the Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans hockey game. Great service by Maggie, who is very friendly. The ham/cheese omelette was delicious as was my wife's all-american breakfast. Look forward to dining here again soon.“

“Excellent service Friendly staff“

“Best milk and eggnog there is!“

“Delicious. Great service. Definitely coming back.“

“First time there with my fiancé. Polite, quick and friendly. Food quality seemed great. Place was very clean and fresh. We both ordered plates. Chz burger plate and chicken tender plate. Both were great but the chicken tender was to die for. Will definitely be visiting again!“

“We use this hotel each year on our trip to Ohio from Maine. Easy to find from I 90. We were welcomed by Diamond at reception in a professional and friendly manner which was nice after a long drive. The rooms are clean and tidy, quiet nights rest , breakfast is always good and we were on our way again.Will. be using this hotel again ! Again a big Thank You to Diamond, definitely an asset to the hotel.“

“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.“

“We had a great time and experience here at Petals. They have a great selection of food to order. We got the appetizer called the munchies. The appetizer called the munchies is the perfect combination of a little bit of everything on the appetizer menu all on one dish. The service was good and fast. The bartender was very friendly, attentive, and is very good at what he does. The atmosphere is very laid back lounge feel. Petals is inside the hotel. Both sides of Petals is very laid back.“

“place has gone down hill... got a black and blue to go, it was burned to a crisp, and gave me the wrong sauce. miss the old owners“

“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.“

“My elderly dad was having a fit about his Beef on Wek sandwich not being right, after I explained to him that it was, but two different management people very patiently worked with him on it three different times and tried to get it to what his expectations were. I was losing patience and never really got to eat my meal because I was attending to dad. I just wanted to thank you (at the Avon location) for helping me through this and not making it worse! Thanks“

“I love the karaoke on Mondays, the food is amazing, and the staff behind the bar are AWESOME.“

“Absolutely love this place! The service and food are always spot on.“

“The wait was long due to the busyness, but checking out the merchandise in the shop was very nice and sped up the wait time. The hostesses were very kind and accommodating. Then, with a party of 6, we had the BEST of the BEST server, Latisha! It was a pleasure having her serve us, as she was friendly, always with a smile, efficient, caring, and went above and beyond to make our visit enjoyable! THANK YOU, LATISHA!! Also, the food was excellent!“

“Favorite casual place to go for cocktails and food! Friendly staff and great prices!“

“Great food and awesome waitresses!“

“We Just had breakfast at Sunny’s and besides the fabulous food I have never seen a waitress as attentive, friendly, cheerful, just simply awesome. Heather! Thank you for your excellent service and friendly personality. We will be back!“

“I had the cocktail, poison fruit, cocomo sushi truffle fries.“

“What a cute bar in this tiny airport! And the owner is a gem. We had a long wait for our flight that kept getting delayed and Giuliano (I think that’s his name?) was so friendly! He came to chat and get to know us, told us about the beers he has, and was just overall a warm and gentle guy.
We’ll stop by here anytime we fly out!

Great selection of beers you can’t get other places!“

“Michael's Valley Grill is a warm, welcoming bar/restaurant with a nice ambience, which is important to people like me, who appreciate subtle lighting over brightly lit rooms. The current owner and staff are friendly and attentive, professional but not stuffy. There are some booths in the dining area that are somewhat private, and tables with white table cloths that feel elegant but not overly fancy. Or, one can choose to sit at a table in the bar area. Tonight we chose to dine at the cozy bar. There are black board specials but honestly, the regular menu is diverse and with plenty to choose from. Today I had panko breaded chicken Romano with mozzarella and tomato sauce over penne and it was wonderful. Everything is good there. You leave feeling comfortably pampered after having had a unique and special dining experience.“

“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.“

“Thank you to the very kind lady, that paid for our lunch today, on veterans day, made my husband veterans day extra special“

“Always great food, and the atmosphere is great. The prices are a bit high, but worth it. The staff is usually awesome, although some experiences have been worse than others. For the most part, really nice place to go when you want a healthy and tasty meals. Only other gripe with it is that I ordered a naan bread with my bowl online and I didn’t get it 😔“

“Reunion of a few hockey players from the 1970's for lunch today . Our waitress was Molly and she was (Johnny on the Spot) from ordering to getting refills on our drinks . We were very pleased with the Tenders , French Onion soup and the Burgers ! Even the popcorn was great . The $11.99 lunch menu was perfect . Molly was one step ahead of us whatever we needed and it cost us about HALF of what we paid at Distillery on our previous lunch .

Parking: Lots of parking“

“Very attentive staff. All of their food is made in-house, so it’s nice and fresh and of the highest quality. I had their wings, Buffalo Mac and cheese, a mule, and crustless cheesecake. All of which were FANTASTIC. Very lovely decor and well-maintained. The food is expensive, but you’re getting what you pay for. I recommend this place all across the board!“

“Took a chance on this place and we were not disappointed.

Great service from the get-go (the community of Rochester are so kind), amazing food, great prices.

We need a place like this in Ontario!

Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu that was such a great deal“

“Every time you come home, have to go to Bill Grays“

“Sals never disappoints. It was my introduction to Rochester almost 30 years ago, my regular Monday night stop while we lived here and a can’t miss when we visit. I’m partial to the Scottsville Rd location since it was always “mine”.
The chicken is delicious. Perfect as always. The sassy saucy is a delectable mix of spicy and sweet. And you can buy bottles of it so we can share even when at home in Taiwan! My favorite is the half chicken dinner with double Mac salad. When I’m craving home it usually starts by missing Mac salad!
My family likes the wings and wedges dinner but honestly, you can’t go wrong. An absolute treasure if Rochester!“

“Good service, Good food. Highly recommend go here.“

“awesome food and fresh rite off the grill. love the root beer 🥰🥰🥰“

“Always a FUN time on the dance floor!🤠🎉🎸🎵“

“First time there I had chicken French my wife had butternut squash raviolis special both dishes where amazing , Service was great please don’t change anything your restaurant is doing it GREAT Job

Dietary restrictions: They have all kinds of dishes on the menu please give it a try

Parking: Ample parking“