I've lived in Rochester all my life. It is so hard to cover all my faves, but this is a good start. If you are ever in town or live here now, I insist - check these places out.
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Restaurants
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Arts & Entertainment
Syracuse
Outdoor Activities
Gorgeous place to take a walk on a crisp Fall day!
Cobbs Hill Park
This is my favorite Farmer's Market in the area and central.
Brighton Farmers' Market
My families favorite place to go for a hike and enjoy some nature.
Mendon Ponds Park
Your kids will love playing at “the dinosaur playground”.
Jack's Place
If looking for an active beach with things to do close by, this is the best!
Ontario Beach Park | City of Rochester, New York
My favorite place to go for some therapeytic botanical outdoor feels in the wintertime.
Lamberton Conservatory
Need a place to take the puppers out, this is it!
Ellison Dog Park
This is such a beautiful area to just sit back and take in.
Turning Point Park
Restaurants
When you need a well made pizza, this is your place!
Amico Pizza: Home - Rochester
When it comes to steak, we love it. But - our budget is usually Long Horn or Roadhouse. There is not a bad place on this list. Seriously!
THE 10 BEST Steakhouses in Rochester (Updated 2024) - Tripadvisor
Whatever you want to eat, it's at Jines!
Jines Restaurant
Hibachi is a family favorite!
Umi Japanese Steakhouse
This is our little place near home. Everything has always been delicious!
Hong Kong One
This has been open for years and years - and every time I go. It is shrimp fried spring rolls and chicken with peanut sauce. My fave!
The King and I Cuisine of Thailand
With locations all over the city, this is a constant. Food is good and conistent.
Monte Alban
Old school Italian and open for years. The chicken french is SOOO GOOD!
The Pasta Villa
Another gem been open forever. Food is good, but the desserts are where its at.
Phillips European
The best Greek restaurant in Rochester!
Olives
Sinbad's is always great mediterranean cuisine. One of my pregnancies, I was here a couple times a week. This was my craving.
Sinbad's
Two Words - BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER!
The Owl House
5 Star Experience - a MUST DO!
Atlas Eats
Fantastic Happy Hour specials, great food and amazing cocktails!
jojo Webster - Jojo Restaurant
Other Food & Drinks
Honestly, I love all coffee shops. At FL, you will always get a delicious cup!
Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters
Always great beer and food - plus close to home for me!
Irondequoit Beer Company
Love the cocktails here!
Iron Smoke Distillery
Italian Cookies that melt in your mouth!
Savoia Pastry Shoppe
French Bread is a family favorite. And there danishes are divine!
J & D Di Vincenzo Bakery
We prefer to give small, home-grown ice cream shops our biz. This place is great!
