Guidebook for Rochester
Drinks & Nightlife
Johnny’s Irish Pub
1382 Culver RdLive music on most evenings. Food served. Nice crowd.
Merchants Grill
881 Merchants RdFood and drinks served here. Outdoor patio. Very spacious.
Rohrbachs Railroad Street Brewery
97 Railroad StLocal brewery, complete with tasting room.
South Union Street
South Union StreetLocal brewery, complete with tasting room.
Semi-local brewery, complete with tasting room. Food served here. Food's a bit expensive, but they offer $2 flights for beer sampling.
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Genesee Brew House
25 Cataract StSemi-local brewery, complete with tasting room. Food served here. Food's a bit expensive, but they offer $2 flights for beer sampling.
Food Scene
Nino's Pizzeria
1328 Culver RdGreat local pizza place! Family-owned and operated for close to 40 years.
One of the best and most unique restaurants in Rochester. They offer an Ethiopian lunch buffet and a world-fusion sort of menu in the evenings. Very affordable as well!
Natural Oasis Market
288 Monroe AveOne of the best and most unique restaurants in Rochester. They offer an Ethiopian lunch buffet and a world-fusion sort of menu in the evenings. Very affordable as well!
Best place to go for Thai food in Rochester! Try the fresh veggie spring rolls and the spicey tofu dish.
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Esan Thai Restaurant
696 Park AveBest place to go for Thai food in Rochester! Try the fresh veggie spring rolls and the spicey tofu dish.
Delicious and authentic Greek food. Try the skordalia with lagana! Get there early because they close at 7pm.
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Voula's Greek Sweets
439 Monroe AveDelicious and authentic Greek food. Try the skordalia with lagana! Get there early because they close at 7pm.
Golden Fox Restaurant
1115 Culver RdClassic, Greek-owned and operated diner Good food at a reasonable price.
A neighborhood hotspot for breakfast. Get there early on the weekends or expect a bit of a wait.
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James Brown's Place
1356 Culver RdA neighborhood hotspot for breakfast. Get there early on the weekends or expect a bit of a wait.
Swan Market
231 Parsells AveFolks come from all over Rochester to dine here.
Several restaurants are located here. It's also within the Neighborhood of The Arts (NOTA).
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Village Gate Square
274 N Goodman StSeveral restaurants are located here. It's also within the Neighborhood of The Arts (NOTA).
Small, neighborhood cafe. Inspired by Van Gogh's artwork. Live music, warm and cold drinks, lite menu.
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Starry Nites Cafe LLC
Small, neighborhood cafe. Inspired by Van Gogh's artwork. Live music, warm and cold drinks, lite menu.
Popular BBQ spot. Vegan and vegetarian options avaialble.
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Sticky Lips BBQ City Music Hall
625 Culver RdPopular BBQ spot. Vegan and vegetarian options avaialble.
Everything Else
Great, locally-owned neighborhood bowling alley. Excellent beer selection. Food served here as well.
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L & M Lanes
873 Merchants RdGreat, locally-owned neighborhood bowling alley. Excellent beer selection. Food served here as well.
A great resource of information and a very impressive structure.
Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County
115 South AveA great resource of information and a very impressive structure.
Sully Branch Library
530 Webster AveNearest library.
Live concerts every evening (often for free) featuring world-class musicians. Also home to an extensive music library.
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Eastman Theatre
26 Gibbs StLive concerts every evening (often for free) featuring world-class musicians. Also home to an extensive music library.
Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore BlvdSpend some time at the nearby beach!
Tryon Bike
80 Rockwood PlNeighborhood bike shop.
US Post Office
130 Winton Rd NMail things here.
United States Postal Service
1335 Jefferson RdMail things here.
Sightseeing
How many other places can say they have a waterfall right in the center of their city? A very scenic place and a great spot for learning a bit about Rochester's history.
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High Falls
4 Commercial StHow many other places can say they have a waterfall right in the center of their city? A very scenic place and a great spot for learning a bit about Rochester's history.
Better than an amusement park (and cheaper too), one can easily spend an entire day here. Tons of interactive exhibits. Fun for all ages.
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I-Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DrBetter than an amusement park (and cheaper too), one can easily spend an entire day here. Tons of interactive exhibits. Fun for all ages.
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University AveRecommended for art enthusiasts.
Recommended for photography enthusiasts and for those interested in learning more about Rochester's history.
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George Eastman Museum
900 East AveRecommended for photography enthusiasts and for those interested in learning more about Rochester's history.
Reservoir Road
Reservoir RoadBeautiful park.
This is Rochester's first public park. Includes a conservatory.
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Highland Park
This is Rochester's first public park. Includes a conservatory.
Durand Eastman Park
Durand Eastman ParkOne of Rochester's beautiful parks!
Ant Hill Cooperative
960 S Plymouth AveOur sister co-op.
Recommended for history enthusiasts.
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National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
17 Madison StRecommended for history enthusiasts.
Arts & Culture
Live concerts every evening (often for free) featuring world-class musicians. Also home to an extensive music library.
Sibley Music Library
25 Gibbs StLive concerts every evening (often for free) featuring world-class musicians. Also home to an extensive music library.
Little Theatre
240 East AveFeaturing independent and foreign films.
Dryden Theatre
900 East AveFeaturing classic movies and film festivals.
Cinema Theater
957 S Clinton AveFeaturing 2nd-run double-features for $5!
Rochester's very own amusement park! Highly recommend the water slides.
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Sea Breeze Amusement Park
Culver RdRochester's very own amusement park! Highly recommend the water slides.
Essentials
Voted the #1 outdoor market in the country. Open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
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City of Rochester Public Market
280 Union St NVoted the #1 outdoor market in the country. Open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Abundance Cooperative Market
571 South AveA cooperatively-owned grocery store.
Wegmans
1750 East AveOften referred to as the Taj Mahal of grocery stores.