READERS’ ROCHESTER
What are your favorite things to see and do locally? What are the best restaurants and shops? Share your thoughts with fellow Explore Greater Rochester readers: visitors and residents alike.

Giverny at Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Skaneateles
Visitors remark on the large number of independent restaurants in the Rochester area. From fusion to international to homestyle comfort food, chefs have developed niche dishes in a diverse range of menus. You’ll find that restaurants offer New York cuisine, menus that follow the state’s four seasons and feature fresh produce, herbs and spices from the area.
Unlike chains, local eateries offer a culinary experience you won’t have anywhere else. But even if you are adventurous, sometimes it’s nice to be pointed in the right direction. So we’ve compiled a list of both chain and local restaurants, grouped by cuisine, that are quality establishments serving delicious food with friendly service. Advertisers’ listings include a brief description, but these are all great places to eat. Bon appetit!
American
Asian
Bagels & Pastries
Barbeque & Cajun
Beer
Bistro
Candy & Confections
Caribbean
Casual Dining
Coffee & Tea
Continental
Ethiopian
Fine Dining
Greek
Grills & Pubs
Hots & Hamburgers
Indian
International Food Markets
Italian
Kosher
Latin
Mediterranean
Pizza
Soup & Sandwiches
Specialty Foods
Spirits
Steak & Seafood
Vegetarian/Veggie Options
Canandaigua Wine Trail and Northern Wineries
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
Keuka Lake Wine Trail
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Wine Region Restaurants
Wine Tastings
Wineries
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