Rochester Dining

Not every city has a single dish that attracts food aficionados from afar, so it comes as something quite special that Rochester boasts multiple claims for ranking as a standout on the food front. Abbott's Custard, a frozen treat available at Ontario Beach Park and other Abbott's locations throughout Greater Rochester, is enough to draw steady crowds from miles around. White Hots, invented in Rochester nearly a century ago, are now shipped nationwide for aficionados who can't bear staging a barbecue without. Then there's the legacy of the late restaurateur Nick Tahou, for more than half a century operating Rochester's premier hot dog stand with a signature dish best known as the Garbage Plate, a remarkably messy combo of dog, burger, or steak (with or without cheese), heaped high with baked beans, home fries, macaroni salad, spicy chili sauce, mustard, and a handful of raw onions. For more traditional tastes in family dining, ethnic options, steakhouses, and finer fare, Rochester has a line-up of restaurants to please.

Some of the best food experiences are to be found in one of the following places:

Daisy Flour Mill
1880 Blossom Road, Rochester, NY 14625
585-381-1880
Fine dining at an authentic 1848 Grist Mill located on the Irondequoit Creek in scenic Ellison Park. House specialties include Certified Angus Beef, Fresh Salmon, and Chicken Louisiana.

Tastings
3195 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
+1 585 381 1881
Here's the simple idea behind Tastings: We want to introduce you to what's the absolute best from the market next door through a fresh seasonal menu. It's one more way we can extend our passion for food and seasonal ingredients.

Pontillo's Pizza
4468 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612
585-621-1816
In 2007 Pontillo's Pizzerias celebrates 60 years in business. No small feat in a competitive market of powerful national chains and local fly-by-nights. Pontillos offers the best in traditional pizza and still retains its hometown, family-owned character that helped to increase its popularity over the years.

Paulino's
35 South Washington Street, Rochester, NY 14608
+1 585 232 2260
Paulino's Italiano Classico is the citadel of Italian restaurants in Rochester. Located in a historic Landmark Mansion, it was the home of the first Mayor of Rochester, Jonathon Child.

Oasis
687 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
716-473-0050
New York's cutest bistro offering fine eclectic dining in a casual and friendly atmosphere. Healthy and delicious meals prepared to guests liking, with the finest of seasonal ingredients.