50 Best American Restaurants near Rush

“always great...!! been coming here for near 50 years 🙂“

“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!“

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

“Stepping through the doors of TK's I felt as though I had wandered into a dream—one where candlelight glows like captured starlight and the air itself seems perfumed with possibility. Yet even in a place so artfully enchanted, nothing could have prepared me for the poutine that arrived before me like a revelation on porcelain. This was not merely poutine. This was a culinary sonnet, a whisper from the gastronomic heavens. A dish so sublime it felt almost mischievous to call it by its familiar name. The Wisconsin cheese curds announced themselves with unapologetic pride. You could taste their birthplace—lush dairy fields, cows humming contentedly, the whole pastoral romance. Each curd held its integrity just long enough to declare, “Yes, I am from Wisconsin,” before surrendering into a gentle, buttery melt that can only be described as perfection liquefied. They didn’t just melt—they blossomed across the warm potatoes in creamy, celestial ribbons. And then there was the demi-glace. Oh, the demi-glace. Calling it a “half” anything feels adorably modest. This sauce was appropriately named only because it is indeed better than half of a glace—it may be better than all of them. A rich, velvety pool of umami velvet, it cascaded over the fries with the elegance of a silk gown in motion. Deep, complex, and infinitely comforting, it managed to be both bold and tender at once, like a secret told in a familiar voice. And what of the phrase “better than Canada”? Risky, perhaps. Blasphemous to some. But after a forkful of this poutine—this enchanted mosaic of potato, curd, and demi-decadence—I found myself whispering it involuntarily. Not out of disrespect for our northern culinary champions, but because sometimes a creation transcends borders and loyalties altogether. This poutine is not better than Canada because it compares itself— It is better because it dares not. It simply is. In short, the dish is a masterpiece. A warm, glowing, cheese-laden love letter to indulgence itself. If a restaurant can be judged by its poutine, then TK's is nothing short of the north star of flavorful delirium. The view of the falls isn't demi bad either.“

“so good!!! have ordered from here twice and the food has been amazing. the b.o.b burger is by far the best burger ive ever had and the salad is fresh and topped with a lot! so excited to try new things.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Late-Night Gem: Hungry in Pittsford, NY

After 9:30 PM, finding a spot for a quick and delicious bite can feel like a challenge, but Hungry in Pittsford delivered beyond expectations. I ordered their Hungry Wrap, Italian Sausage, and Platter Combo, and they whipped everything up in no time!

The Platter Combo was a crispy, indulgent medley of fried treats, cooked to perfection and paired with tangy sauces. The Hungry Wrap was a cheesy, flavorful delight—each bite was a symphony of fresh ingredients and bold seasonings. The Italian Sausage was packed with hearty flavors, perfectly balanced by caramelized onions and peppers in a soft, crusty roll.

Every dish was freshly prepared and absolutely delicious. Hungry not only nailed the taste but also the speed—an ideal spot for late-night cravings. If you’re ever in Pittsford and need a quick yet satisfying meal, don’t miss this place.“

“Delicious. Great service. Definitely coming back.“

“Excellent service Friendly staff“

“Visited from out of state and was told I needed to try a plate. Quite the culinary experience! I’ll definitely be back again when I’m in the 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!“

“its the best, great way to meet people and talk about your pursuits“

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

“My partner and I had our first date at the EG seven years ago, so in an uncharacteristically sentimental moment, I made reservations for us to eat there this past weekend. (We've eaten there a few times in the interim, but this was our most recent visit, just to clarify.) We've always enjoyed the quality of the service, the overall atmosphere and, until this last visit, the dinner cuisine. The Reader's Digest version: Tasty Old Fashioned cocktail for me, a vodka highball with a barely detectable hint of vodka for her. Very good French Onion soup and good white chicken chili for apps. Our crab cakes were ... fair - not a lot of filler, but a bit bland and underseasoned. Very good carrot cake for dessert, accompanied by very good hot coffee. Now, the cautionary part: If you eat dinner here, I'd strongly suggest you skip the $36 wagyu meatloaf - we agreed it was underseasoned, with an unappetizing texture (dense and chewy, more reminiscent of forcemeat than meatloaf), served with a decent Espagnole sauce that provided badly-needed moisture, and containing a few bits of what I can only surmise was incompletely ground gristle. It really missed the mark, especially at that price, in an otherwise good restaurant. We'll be back, of course - it's not as though this particular meal was the norm in our experience, rather than the exception - but if this was how the wagyu meatloaf is typically prepared and served, it needs work. Our server, Hanna, was professional, efficient and friendly. One other criticism: The dining room chairs are quite short - unless you're a six-footer or taller, prepare for your tabletop to be awkwardly high.“

“Delicious egg nog ice cream! Also love the raspberry/chocolate tarts and s’mores tart! Great customer service and cozy atmosphere!“

“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."“

“Food was terrific had the salmon Good job. Also your server Janice was fantastic. Wish I had a quarter of her energy! Great job Janice and great job 110 grill“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“service five stars food five stars my only compliant is 8.00 for a blue“

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

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

“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!“

“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“

“Ordered a 10pc buffalo and garlic parm and it was some of the best i ever had no cap ask for jared“

“please keep your tables clean. thats the only reason I dont like coming in. I mean realllly clean them, often, please !!!!“

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

“What a sweet way to end a wedding trip! This airport eating expereince almost makes me want to a delay so we can come back for our next meal. Warm atmosphere, awesome owner, extensive list of beverages, cozy hot chocolate, friendly banter from the kitchen...overall great experience!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great food and awesome waitresses!“

“Crab cakes, all CRAB, the best crab cakes I have had. Most of the time it's 80% breading....NOT HERE....it was all REAL CRAB!!! FF average, slaw was tasty, just the right amount mayo to sugar to vinegar. Overall cakes were the 🌟 🤩, must try!!!“

“Janice was fantastic! They were very busy understaffed however made us feel like we were the only ones there. Everything came out right she served it with a smile fantastic. By the way the food was good as well. Thanks Janice“

“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.“

“Great food, staff are friendly and we love Trivia Night! Feels like Cheers but in Penfield.“

“I love the food here! It's a nice break from most fast food options around and has some healthy options. I also recently had my one and only issue with an online order (I've made many online orders before), but their management team was really responsive and helped rectify the issue. Overall awesome experience.“

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

“Very good food very friendly makes you like family“

“This place has the soul most places wish they had. You either have it or you don't and this place has it. Great food, great prices, all the idiosyncrasies of the place you want it to be. Come eat here, breath the air, enjoy the feeling in the dinning room. It is a place of zen. Leave better than you came in“

“Great food. We had lobster Rolls and piping hot fries made by Andrew Alvarado on 6/22/25. Looking forward to going back soon.“

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“Delicious. My family has never had a problem. My favorite part of Rucks is all the different kinds of pizzas. So much more variety than just pepperoni and cheese.“

“Awwwesome!!! Wow been going there for years and it's still the BEST WING SPOT in THE WHOLE WORLD, SERIOUSLY, YOU'VE GOT TO TRY THEM IF YA NEVER HAVE!!!!! ALWAYS MADE FRESH TO ORDER ALWAYS THE BEST EMPLOYEES AND GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE 👍 👍 DEFINITELY 2 THUMBS UP ON THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE! 😲 I MUST SAY A LITTLE PRICEY, BUT YA MUST PAY FOR QUALITY IN THIS WORLD, ESPECIALLY IF YOUR EATING IT! LOL.😆 SO CHECK SALS OUT AND TAKE MY WORD ON IT. I ONCE READ A REVIEW 30 YEARS AGO IN THE DEMOCRAT N CHRONICLE FROM A WOMAN WHO WAS HERE VISITING FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY AND SHE SAID HANDS DOWN THAT SHE HAD TO SPEAK ABOUT HOW THE TASTIEST WING SHE HAD EVER EATING WAS IN ROCHESTER NY AT SALS BIRDLAND! WOW! THAT REVIEW STUCK IN MY HEAD THROUGH ALL THESE YEARS. IN FACT IT'S POSTED ON THEIR WALL IN THE Restaurant on the wall near the cash register. So if ya don't TAKE MY WORD FOR IT, THAN YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY TAKE THIS FOREIGNERS WORD!!!!! HONESTLY THOUGH, IM TELLING YOU,, THESE WINGS ARE SALTY, LIGHTLY BREADED CRISPY, CRUNCHY WITH A SLIGHT SALTED MILDLY SPICY TASTE THAT LEAVES YOUR MOUTH WATERING WITH EVERY 🫦 BITE!!!! AND THE SAUCE! WOW THE SAUCE N THE HOME-MADE BLEUCHEESE!!!!!! OMG A WHOLE NOTHER SUBJECT!!!! JUST GET THERE!!!!! YOU WILL GO NOW WHERE ELSE AFTER YOU EAT THESE WINGS N POTATO WEDGES!!!! Sincerely yours, a customer since the lake Ave location.“

“Great place, friendly people.“