Vern’s
Trendy eatery on Park Ave with a seasonal menu
Leonore’s
Sister restaurant to Vern’s
REDD
Upscale American food in a nice dining room/patio
Merchants Wood Fired
No frills Italian with house made Pasta’s and incredible meat + fish specials every weekend.
CRISP
Trendy American cuisine served on a seasonal menu. Known for their brunch.
Schooner’s Riverside Pub
Riverside restaurant serving bar food favorites and drinks until late.
Genesee Brew House
Restaurant with a waterfall view at Rochesters best known Brewery.
Shamrock Jacks
Irish pub serving great food and drinks until late.
Smoking Petes BBQ
The best BBQ in NYS! If you are planning to go here check the day trip section as it is 45 mins away!
Netsins Ice Cream
Family owned ice cream spot! If you go to Merchants Wood Fired for Dinner stop here after.
Pittsford Farms Dairy
Homemade ice cream from a local family farm and 2 locations (Pittsford location is the OG).
Aladdins Natural @ Shoen Place
Mediterranean spot on the Erie Canal in Pittsford. Be sure to stop after for ice cream after at Pittsford Farms Dairy.
Nick Tahou’s Hots
Nick Tahou’s is the inventor of the Garbage plate, Rochesters most iconic food.
Old Stone Tavern
Local spot serving traditional American food with a full bar.
The Angry Goat Pub
English style pub in a wedge shaped building frequented by on game days by European soccer fans
The Highland Market
Local Greek deli/store stocking beer, soft drinks, groceries and more. Awesome breakfast and lunch sammys!
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Dickys Corner Pub
Dive bar where many locals hang out with good food, trivia, and other theme nights.
Swan Market
80+ year old German Deli serving authentic German food and beer in a beer hall style seating. Only open 4 days a week for lunch so be sure to check website before going!
Red Fern
Completely vegan restaurant in the trendy Park Ave area.
Owl House
Traditional American food with excellent options for groups who have a mix of gluten free, vegan, and regular diets.