Welcome to Rochester
Welcome to Rochester
Things to Do and See
One of the best things about Rochester and the surrounding areas is that there’s something for everyone! Below is curated list of some of our favorite eateries and things to do and see around the Finger Lakes Region.
Restaurants
- Nosh $$$
Modern American fare & craft cocktails served in a restored factory with industrial-chic decor - Abyssinia $$
Ethiopian Cuisine - Zemeta $
Ethiopian Cuisine - SEA $
Vietnamese Cuisine - Grappa $$
Trendy Italian eatery serving small plates, pizza, pasta & entrees with grappa cocktails & wine - Napa Woodfired Pizza $$
Informal Italian spot with tables in a large courtyard focuses on hand-tossed, wood-fired pizza. - Tai Chi Bubble Tea $$
Bubble Tea - The KING AND I $$
Spiced-to-order Thai dishes with a vegetarian menu & lunch platters - Dinosaur Bar-B-Que $$
Barbecue chain serving Southern-style meats & draft brews in a retro setting - Sodam $$
Restaurant offering a variety of familiar Korean dishes - John’s Tex Mex $
Huge tacos, burritos & veggie-friendly fare with West Coast & Tex-Mex influences - Aladdin’s $
Soups, salads & Greek plates made with natural ingredients - Old Pueblo Grill $$
Mexican Cuisine - Good Luck $$$
Innovative, upscale American plates to share in an industrial yet intimate warehouse-style space. - Pane Vino On the River $$$
Italian fare served in a quaint eatery with a fireplace, tree-topped courtyard & weekly live music. - Ox and Stone $$
Latin-inspired eats served with craft cocktails in romantic surrounds in a mansion from the 1880s. - Simply Crepes $$
Sweet & savory fillings from breakfast to dessert in cozy digs, with local beer & featured wineries. - Shamrock Jack’s $$
Irish Pub - Highland Diner $
A vast breakfast selection plus burgers, sandwiches & desserts served up in a '40s-era boxcar diner. - Cartwright’s Maple Tree Inn $
Stalwart American eatery, open February–April, specializing in all-you-can-eat buckwheat pancakes. - Nox $$
Quirky, laid-back spot offering craft cocktails, revisited comfort food & trivia nights.
Ice Cream
- Pittsford Farms Dairy
- Hedonist Artisan Chocolates
- Lake Effect Ice Cream
- Abbotts Frozen Custard
- LuGia’s Ice Cream
Coffee Shops
- Glen Edith Coffee Bar
- Matilda Coffee House
- Joe Bean Roasters
- Ugly Duck Coffee
- Spot Coffee
- Java’s Café
- Fuego Coffee Roasters
- Boulder Coffee Co Café and Lounge
- Equal Grounds
- Balsam Bagels
Bakeries
- Cheesy Eddie’s
- Scratch Bakeshop
- Savoia Pastry Shoppe
- Misfit Doughnuts
- Sinful Sweets
- The Mad Hatter
- Village Bakery & Café
- Jackson’s Bakery
Breweries/Wineries/Cideries
- Three Heads Brewing
- Swiftwater Brewing Co
- K2 Brothers Brewing
- Irondequoit Beer Co
- Genesee Brewery
- Rohrbach Brewing Co. Railroad Street Beer Hall
- Roc Brewing Co
- Fifth Frame Brewing Co
- Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
- Oak and Apple Cidery
- Blue Barn Cidery
Parks/Trails/Outdoor Activities
- Highland Park
- Erie Canal Path
- Mendon Ponds Park
- Cobbs Hill Park
- Durand Eastman Park
- Chimney Bluffs State Park
- Letchworth State Park
- Charlotte Beach
- Mount Hope Cemetery
- Niagara Falls
- Watkins Glen
- Bristol Mountain – snow sports and high ropes course in the summer
- Genesee Waterway Center - Kayaking/Canoe Rental
- Bay Creek Paddling Center - Kayaking/Canoe Rental
Museums/Zoos/Aquariums
- Seneca Park Zoo
- Museum of Play
- Aquarium of Niagara
- George Eastman House
- Susan B. Anthony House
- National Women’s Hall of Fame
- Harriett Tubman Home
- Memorial Art Gallery
- Genesee Country Village & Museum
Amusement Parks
Arts and Theater
Other Things To Do
- Red Wings Games – minor league baseball
- Rochester Festivals – full list of all the festivals Rochester hosts each year
- The Brainery - art and cooking classes
- Radio Social – bowling alley, restaurant and bar
- Public Market
- Food Truck Rodeo’s