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Rochester's Finest

Rochester's Finest

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Created by Amanda Thau • Updated On: February 5, 2016

Here are just some of the things that I believe make this city incredible.

Juan & Maria's Empanada Stop is one of Rochester's Finest.

1. Juan & Maria's Empanada Stop

7.6
280 Union St N, Rochester, NY
Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Marketview Liquor is one of Rochester's Finest.

2. Marketview Liquor

8.8
1100 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY
Liquor Store · 10 tips and reviews
George Eastman Museum is one of Rochester's Finest.

3. George Eastman Museum

9.1
900 East Ave, Rochester, NY
Museum · East Avenue · 44 tips and reviews
Dorado is one of Rochester's Finest.

4. Dorado

8.4
690 Park Ave (Berkeley St), Rochester, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Avenue · 39 tips and reviews
Flight Wine Bar is one of Rochester's Finest.

5. Flight Wine Bar

8.2
262 Exchange Blvd (Corn Hill Landing), Rochester, NY
Wine Bar · Corn Hill · 18 tips and reviews
Chocolate and Vines is one of Rochester's Finest.

6. Chocolate and Vines

8.6
757 University Ave (Merriman St), Rochester, NY
Wine Bar · NOTA · 28 tips and reviews
Plum House is one of Rochester's Finest.

7. Plum House

7.7
686 Monroe Ave (at Oxford St.), Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Jing Li Chinese Food is one of Rochester's Finest.

8. Jing Li Chinese Food

7.2
1679 Mount Hope Ave, Rochester, NY
Chinese Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
Hedonist Artisan Chocolates is one of Rochester's Finest.

9. Hedonist Artisan Chocolates

8.3
674 South Ave (Gregory St), Rochester, NY
Chocolate Store · South Wedge · 7 tips and reviews
Voula's Greek Sweets is one of Rochester's Finest.

10. Voula's Greek Sweets

8.6
439 Monroe Ave (Averill Ave.), Rochester, NY
Bakery · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 19 tips and reviews
John's Tex Mex is one of Rochester's Finest.

11. John's Tex Mex

8.1
426 South Ave (Comfort St), Rochester, NY
Mexican Restaurant · South Wedge · 76 tips and reviews
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is one of Rochester's Finest.

12. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

9.3
99 Court St (at South Ave), Rochester, NY
BBQ Joint · Central Business District · 229 tips and reviews
The Gate House is one of Rochester's Finest.

13. The Gate House

8.6
274 Goodman St N (Village Gate), Rochester, NY
Burger Joint · NOTA · 80 tips and reviews
Good Luck is one of Rochester's Finest.

14. Good Luck

9.2
50 Anderson Ave (at Beacon St), Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · NOTA · 79 tips and reviews
Parkleigh is one of Rochester's Finest.

15. Parkleigh

8.8
215 Park Ave (Goodman St), Rochester, NY
Gift Store · 24 tips and reviews
Rochester Auditorium Theatre is one of Rochester's Finest.

16. Rochester Auditorium Theatre

8.7
885 E Main St, Rochester, NY
Theater · NOTA · 34 tips and reviews
Strong National Museum of Play is one of Rochester's Finest.

17. Strong National Museum of Play

9.3
1 Manhattan Square Dr (at Chestnut St.), Rochester, NY
Museum · Central Business District · 71 tips and reviews
Little Theater is one of Rochester's Finest.

18. Little Theater

9.1
240 East Ave (at Vine), Rochester, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Central Business District · 43 tips and reviews
Tap & Mallet is one of Rochester's Finest.

19. Tap & Mallet

381 Gregory St (Cayuga St), Rochester, NY
Pub · 101 tips and reviews
Black & Blue Steak & Crab is one of Rochester's Finest.

20. Black & Blue Steak & Crab

8.7
3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY
Steakhouse · 43 tips and reviews
Boulder Coffee Co Cafe and Lounge is one of Rochester's Finest.

21. Boulder Coffee Co Cafe and Lounge

8.0
100 Alexander St (at S Clinton St), Rochester, NY
Coffee Shop · South Wedge · 41 tips and reviews
Wegmans is one of Rochester's Finest.

22. Wegmans

8.9
3195 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY
Supermarket · 110 tips and reviews
JoJo Bistro & Wine Bar is one of Rochester's Finest.

23. JoJo Bistro & Wine Bar

7.1
60 N Main St (Route 96), Pittsford, NY
New American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Tasteful Additions is one of Rochester's Finest.

24. Tasteful Additions

3019 Monroe Ave (Clover St), Rochester, NY
Gourmet Store · 2 tips and reviews
Rochester Public Market is one of Rochester's Finest.

25. Rochester Public Market

9.2
280 Union St N (Rochester Public Market), Rochester, NY
Farmers Market · 88 tips and reviews
Innovative Field is one of Rochester's Finest.

26. Innovative Field

9.0
1 Morrie Silver Way, Rochester, NY
Baseball Stadium · 55 tips and reviews
Lilac Festival is one of Rochester's Finest.

27. Lilac Festival

8.3
Highland Park (at Highland Ave & South Ave), Rochester, NY
Arts and Entertainment · 42 tips and reviews
Rochester International Jazz Fest - East & Alexander Stage is one of Rochester's Finest.

28. Rochester International Jazz Fest - East & Alexander Stage

East Ave (Alexander St), Rochester, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · East Avenue · 1 tip
Highland Park is one of Rochester's Finest.

29. Highland Park

9.2
171 Reservoir Ave (south ave/elmwood ave), Rochester, NY
Park · 20 tips and reviews
Highland Park Diner is one of Rochester's Finest.

30. Highland Park Diner

8.4
960 Clinton Ave S (at Goodman St), Rochester, NY
Diner · Swillburg · 60 tips and reviews
Dogtown is one of Rochester's Finest.

31. Dogtown

9.2
691 Monroe Ave (Oxford St), Rochester, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 86 tips and reviews
Nick Tahou Hots is one of Rochester's Finest.

32. Nick Tahou Hots

7.0
320 W Main St (at W Broad St), Rochester, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Central Business District · 21 tips and reviews
Fairport Canal Days is one of Rochester's Finest.

33. Fairport Canal Days

1-96 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport, NY
Arts and Entertainment · 3 tips and reviews
The Owl House is one of Rochester's Finest.

34. The Owl House

8.9
75 Marshall St (btw Monroe & Broadway), Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 87 tips and reviews
The Daily Refresher is one of Rochester's Finest.

35. The Daily Refresher

8.9
293 Alexander St, Rochester, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Avenue · 30 tips and reviews
Park Ave is one of Rochester's Finest.

36. Park Ave

Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Road · 4 tips and reviews
Rochester Brainery is one of Rochester's Finest.

37. Rochester Brainery

176 Anderson Ave. F109, Rochester, NY
Other Event · NOTA · 1 tip
Harry G's New York Deli and Cafe is one of Rochester's Finest.

38. Harry G's New York Deli and Cafe

8.0
678 South Ave, Rochester, NY
Deli · South Wedge · 46 tips and reviews
Solera Wine Lounge & Cheshire Bar is one of Rochester's Finest.

39. Solera Wine Lounge & Cheshire Bar

8.8
647 South Ave (Hickory St), Rochester, NY
Wine Bar · South Wedge · 30 tips and reviews
Le Petit Poutine is one of Rochester's Finest.

40. Le Petit Poutine

8.6
625 Atlantic Ave, Rochester, NY
Food Truck · Culver-Winton-Main · 17 tips and reviews
Swiftwater Brewing is one of Rochester's Finest.

41. Swiftwater Brewing

9.0
378 Mount Hope Ave (Hickory St), Rochester, NY
Brewery · South Wedge · 22 tips and reviews
Grappa is one of Rochester's Finest.

42. Grappa

7.9
30 Celebration Dr, Rochester, NY
Italian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews