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Splurge in Rochester (New York)
Splurge in Rochester (New York)
Rochester is no New York City when it comes to upscale dining, but there are a few options around for when you want to dress up and have a fancy meal.
Bamba Bistro, 282 Alexander St, ☎ +1 585 244-8680, . Lunch: M-F 11:30AM-2PM; Dinner: M-Th 5PM-10PM, F Sa 5PM-11PM. Once Rochester's most upscale restaurant, the Rio Bamba has been scaled down a bit into the more casual Bamba Bistro. The place is rarely crowded and sometimes downright empty, but the food is generally considered high quality, if not quite as good as it once was. Lunch $6-$14, dinner $12-$32. �
The Crab Shack, 749 E Henrietta Rd, Brighton (Rt 15A to Crittenden Rd), ☎ +1 585 427-7420 ( ), . M-Th 4:30PM-9PM, F 4:30PM-9:30PM, Sa 4PM-9:30PM, Su 4PM-9PM. Not to be confused with national chain Joe's Crab Shack (which just opened a location in Henrietta), The Crab Shack is the newest venture from the family that created Mario's Italian Steakhouse. Featuring fresh seafood trucked in daily from Boston, this may be the best seafood restaurant in the area. But don't feel intimidated; the atmosphere is very casual and the decor evokes a seaside beach resort. The food isn't cheap, but it's tasty; the chefs don't weigh the food down with overly complex preparation, letting the quality and freshness shine through. The tiny Italian ice (served on the house) makes the perfect ending to your meal. $10-$25+. �
Grill at Strathallan, 550 East Ave (at the Strathallan Hotel), ☎ +1-800-678 7284, . Breakfast: M-Sa 6:30AM-10:30AM, Su 7AM-11AM; Lunch: daily 11:30AM-2PM; Dinner: M-Th 5PM-9:30PM, F Sa 5PM-10PM. Perhaps not the top-of-the-line experience it once was, the Strathallan is still one of the finest dining options in Rochester. Features what is probably the area's longest and best wine list. Live jazz Thursday?Saturday. Lunch $7-15, dinner $19-$37. �
Mario's Italian Steakhouse (Mario's Via Abruzzi), 2740 Monroe Ave, Brighton (Just off I-590), ☎ +1 585 271-1111 (fax: +1 585 271-1149), . M-Th 5PM-10PM, F 5PM-11PM, Sa 4PM-11PM (closes 30 min earlier, Nov-Apr, M-Sa); Su Brunch 10AM-3PM, Su Dinner 4:30PM-9PM. A mainstay on Monroe Avenue between I-590 and Clover St, Mario's is the gold standard for Italian restaurants in a city overflowing with them. Proprietor Mario Daniele and his family have imported the cuisine and hospitality of the Abruzzo region, and Rochesterians have responded with gusto. Large dining room and banquet facilities. $13-$36. �
Max Chophouse, 1456 Monroe Ave, Brighton, ☎ +1 585 271-3510, . Tu-Su 5:30PM-10PM. This might be the only place in Rochester to get a $15 hamburger. $15-$40. �
Max of Eastman Place, 25 Gibbs St (across from Eastman Theatre), . Lunch: M-F 11:30AM-2:30PM; Dinner: M-Th 5:30PM-10PM, F Sa 5:30PM-11PM. Considered one of the top restaurants in Rochester, with an elegant atmosphere and a menu to match. Lunch $8-$15, dinner $23-$35. �
Phillips European, 26 Corporate Woods, Brighton, ☎ +1 585 272-9910 (fax: +1 585 272-1778), . M-Sa 11AM-11PM. The food is only ok, heavy, traditional French?good for a business lunch or unadventurous out of town guests?but the desserts are spectacular, with emphasis on pies, tortes, tarts, cakes and specialty cheesecakes. Examples include their Chocolate Tiramisu Torte and White Chocolate Carrot Cake. The mere mention of a trip here for coffee and dessert will get Rochesterians salivating. A full dessert menu is available in the restaurant, but the cakes can also be ordered whole and picked up. Lunch entrees $8-13, dinner entrees $12-30. Desserts $6 or $55 for whole cakes. �
Restaurant 2 Vine, 24 Winthrop St, ☎ +1 585 454-6020 ( ), . Lunch: M-F 11:30AM-2PM; dinner: M-F 5PM-9PM, Sa Su 5PM-8PM. French and Italian food in a casual yet elegant bistro-type setting. Delicious vegetarian dishes, as well as a wide selection of fish, veal, etc. Moderately priced and near The Little Theatre. Lunch $9-$16; dinner $12-$30. �
Scotch 'N' Sirloin, 3450 Winton Pl #25, Brighton (off Winton Rd), ☎ +1 585 427-0808, . M-Th 5PM-9:30PM, F Sa 5PM-10PM, Su 4:30PM-8:30PM (closed Su in Jul/Aug). Simple but substantial entrees served in a cozy atmosphere by waitstaff in crisp white uniforms. It's a fairly casual environment for the price?don't feel like you need to dress up, but jeans might be pushing it a bit. The open kitchen, wood-and-stone decor, and candle lighting contribute to the warmth, although some visitors complain that the place hasn't changed a bit since 1972, when it first opened. The steak teriyaki comes highly recommended. $15-$35. �
Uncle Ralph's Steakout & BBQ, (various locations), ☎ +1 585 490-0250, . usu. 5:30-9:30. Don't go looking for a storefront proudly signed as "Uncle Ralph's"?Ralph takes his show on the road to different establishments around the city. On Sunday, he's at the Anchor Bar at East Ave and Alexander St; Monday he's at Paddy's Irish Pub in Greece; Wednesday he can be found at Daisy Dukes in Webster; and Thursday finds him at Gi-Gi's Restaurant in Irondequoit. (Locations subject to change.) Wherever he's at, and whatever the weather, Uncle Ralph cooks up a variety of meat-based entrees on his outdoor grills. $13-$24. �
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