Haddock French
Grinnell's

Grinnell's

1696 Monroe Ave, 14618, Rochester, United States

Salad • Steak • American • Ice Cream


"As you enter, a gentleman welcomes you and escorts you to your table. The servers are all well-dressed and exude class. You feel as though you’ve stepped back in time. They give you as much time as you need, serving water and drinks before bringing out the appetizers, which include bread with either plain or garlic flavor. After that, they take your dinner order while continually checking on your table and refilling drinks between courses. When dinner arrives, the service remains attentive but never overbearing, allowing you time to savor your meal. For dessert, I highly recommend the New York cheesecake—delicious! The mixed drinks are crafted to be enjoyed slowly; they are so tasty that you’ll want to gulp them down. I had three of their Moscow Mules, made with ginger, pepper-infused liquor, ginger beer, and lime. By the time we got home after spending a couple of hours there, I certainly felt it! They sneak up on you but are so delightful! My husband ordered stuffed mushrooms; he said they were good but a bit spicy. I opted for a pepper stuffed with garlic and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. It was light in flavor, and I would have preferred more garlic, plus it could have been served hotter—but I ate it all regardless! For my main course, I tried their special, a filet mignon topped with two sizable, tender shrimp and served over turnips. The steak was ordered medium rare, but I found it to lack flavor and be slightly dry. It could have benefited from a sauce. Dipping it in my husband’s horseradish improved the taste. When I cut closer to the center, it wasn’t quite as tender as I expected, and the low, romantic lighting made it difficult to see if it was pink inside. I noted it was a little undercooked when I reheated it the next day, but it tasted better then! I had never tried parsnips before; I didn’t notice the carrot flavor they claimed it had—just a rather bland vegetable taste. The rice was undercooked for my liking but had a nice color and flavor; I enjoyed it even the next day. My husband had the prime rib end cut, and he made all sorts of delighted noises while eating it, so I guess that was a hit! When you’re ready to leave, they have your car warmed up and ready to go—truly the best service anywhere! I recommend experiencing this for yourself; it’s located right on Route 31! Make sure to use GPS and make a reservation, or you may drive right past it! Enjoy!"

Red Fedele's Brook House

Red Fedele's Brook House

920 Elmridge Center Dr, 14626, Rochester, United States

Fish • Pasta • Salad • Italian


"Red Fedele's Brook House has been a staple Italian restaurant in Greece for decades! I personally regard it as the best Italian restaurant in Greece. The venue is very open, inviting, and warm. The staff are always fantastic, and the drinks are made well. Once seated you're treated to complementary sliced Italian bread and butter, and the bread they use is especially good! An appetizer I cannot recommend enough is calamari Capri. They are served in a wine butter garlic pepper sauce, along with banana peppers and black olives. The calamari Capri is probably the best calamari I've ever had, and my family get it every single time we come. The real star of the Brook House menu is the Veal Parmigiana. It's a dish we order very often when going out to eat, and I can say with all confidence that that Brook House has the BEST veal Parm we have ever had. The outside is crispy, and the inside is perfectly cooked and moist. The sauce and cheese are equally fantastic! While in all honestly the pasta on the side is nothing special, the dish on a whole is still the pinnacle of this restaurant. My family and I have been coming here for years, and we plan on coming for years more. In a day and age where it seems like nothing good stays the same, the Brook House has always been consistently excellent! Red himself always makes an effort to come to your table to welcome you and tell you how good his sauce is! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Calamari Capri"