The Bagel Bin Cafe
Located at 12 corners in Brighton, this feng shui inspired restaurant, a great meeting place for breakfast and lunch, is now open for dinner with table side service. The new dinner menu features sumptuous salads, homemade soups, dinner size sandwiches, pasta, fish, and chicken entrees as well as a kids menu. Take out, catering and facility rental are available. Open Monday-Friday, 5-9 p.m., weekends 6-2:30 p.m.
www.thebagelbincafe.com.
2600 Elmwood Avenue
461-4475

The Brighton
The Brighton has been a Rochester landmark since 1861, and has traditionally been a place where Rochesterians have found fine food, drink, and hospitality. That tradition continues today, as guests are offered exciting new menu items served in a newly decorated dining room that provides a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The Brighton serves lunch and dinner daily and offers a Friday fish fry.
1881 East Avenue, at Winton
271-6650

Belhurst
The awe-inspiring interior of this 1880s stone castle sets the tone for a memorable dining experience overlooking Seneca Lake. Indulge in our superb original entrees and complement the experience with a selection from our wine list. A "Wine Spectator" award winner for more than ten years. Whether you choose Edgar's fine dining or Stone Cutters Tavern, you're sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch. www.Belhurst.com
Route 14 South, Geneva
315-781-0201

Bodhis
Located in Village Gate at 279 Goodman Street. This chef owned restaurant serves fresh high quality eclectic dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. Open Monday-Saturday featuring soup, salads and specialty sandwiches, seared ahi tuna and vegetable lasagna as a sample of their great food. Bodhis also offers catering for meetings and special events. Check out their new list of wines and microbrews. Dine indoors or on the patio.
473-2030

Browncroft Family Restaurant
This bustling family-owned restaurant, located in Penfield, is open every day for breakfast and lunch, and each Friday for dinner. Famous for delicious homestyle cooking, with hearty portions reasonably priced, it’s no surprise that people just keep coming back for more. Browncroft’s friendly servers know their customers by name and make the dining experience a pleasurable one. The children’s menu is also popular for families. With many golf courses in the area, Browncroft has become a favorite destination, both before and after golf.
2501 Browncroft Blvd.
248-2960

Cafe Cibon
In the style of a European bistro, Cibon offers a fine selection of pizza, pasta, panini, desserts, gelato, espresso, martinis, and an extensive collection of wines. Located on trendy Park Avenue, Cibon is open every day from 11 a.m. till midnight.
688 Pak Avenue
461-2960

Carey Lake
Experience it all at Carey Lake! This Victorian Restaurant and Party House sits on over 200 acres of land. The restaurant, banquet center and gardens are located on a 15 acre spring-fed lake. The gazebo is perfect for wedding ceremonies. Receptions from 50 to 850 people. Carey Lake offers all you can eat specials during the week and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this is truly a place -- "Where Time Stands Still." Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m. till everyone is fed.
959 Penfield Road, Route 441
315-986-1936

Charley Brown's of Penfield
Come and experience 35 years of culinary success. The varied menu features steak, seafood, pasta and chicken dishes. Charley Brown's is famous for lamb shanks, chicken french, haddock french and chicken arezzio with artichokes. Your meals are always cooked to order. Charley Brown's is open for lunch Monday-Friday, 11:30-2:30, and open for dinner seven nights a week, 4-11:30.
1675 Old Penfield Road
385-9202

The Cove Restaurant at Steamboat Landing
Overlooking scenic Canandaigua Lake, The Cove Restaurant, with its post-and-beam style lodge setting, serves American fare with contemporary style. Come in Fridays for a seafood buffet, or try the fish fry served four different ways. The Cove serves lunch and dinner daily, as well as a breakfast buffet on Sundays. Steamboat Landing's building also features The Flagship Banquet and Conference Center. Its Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 260 guests, and can be subdivided into smaller rooms for banquets, parties or breakout sessions.
www.steamboatlandingonline.com
205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua
585-396-7350

Flavors of Asia
The name says it all. Not only do they serve the freshest Chinese food, they have also mastered Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. With traditional dishes as well as many unique choices, this family-run restaurant is sure to please. Dim sum is served daily, as well as reasonably-priced lunch specials. Dine in or take out. Parking is available next to the restaurant.
831 So. Clinton Avenue
256-2310

The Gatehouse
The Gate House, located in the Village Gate, offers an affordable, casual dining experience without compromising the quality of ingredients. Chef/owner Kristen Flores-Fratto focuses on simple natural ingredients, and uses her Mediterranean background to bring authentic old world flavors to local cuisine. All produce and bread are fresh, potatoes are hand-cut, Prime ground chuck burgers are hand pressed, desserts made on premises, and pizza dough and sauce made daily. Nothing is frozen or processed. The menu includes gourmet burgers, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, wood-fired wings, a gourmet garbage plate, homemade desserts and fresh salads, artfully presented, and served in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Dine indoors or on the courtyard patio. www.thegatehousecafe.com
274 N. Goodman
473-2090

JC's Backyard BBQ
Rochester's newest barbecue restaurant comes to Penfield. Featuring barbecue brisket, chicken, ribs and fish in a fun, friendly atmosphere. JC's also serves specialty burgers, wings and salads. JC's also offers take-out and catering for your next special event. www.jcsbackyardbbq.com
1789 Penfield Road, Penfield
586-1910

The Grill at Strathallan
Experience it all -- enjoy causal dining in an elegant atmosphere at the newly remodeled Grill, a Wine Spectators Award of Excellence and AAA-awarded 4-Diamond restaurant. The creative menu is complimented by an extensive wine list. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a local pianist plays from 6-9 p.m., followed by talented jazz artists. Complimentary valet parking also makes The Grill the perfect place for parties and meetings. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday, 6:30 a.m. till 10 p.m., and Sundays 6:30 a.m. till 9 p.m. www.strathallan.com
550 East Avenue
454-1880

Grinnell's Restaurant
Since 1961 this family-owned restaurant, located in the heart of Brighton, has been serving the finest steaks, chops and seafood. All dinners include soup or salad, vegetables, choice of potato as well as their famous garlic bread and ice cream for dessert. The party room is available for meetings and special events. Grinnell's is open seven nights a week for dinner. www.grinnellsrestaurant.com.
1696 Monroe Avenue
244-3710

The House of Sushi
Located next to the Golden Port, House of Sushi offers Neo-Japanese Asian Fushion Sushi, and Sashimi, with over 100 choices on the menu. Dine in and enjoy the sleek Manhattan-like ambiance in Rochester's trendy East End, close to the RPO, the Little, and Geva. Take out and catering are available.
101 East Avenue -- near the Eastman Theatre
546-2480

JC's Backyard BBQ
Rochester's newest barbecue restaurant comes to Penfield. Featuring barbecue brisket, chicken, ribs and fish in a fun, friendly atmosphere. JC's also serves specialty burgers, wings and salads. JC's also offers take-out and catering for your next special event. www.jcsbackyardbbq.com.
1789 Penfield Road, Penfield
586-1910

Johnson House
For over 40 years, this family-owned restaurant has been serving a full menu of steaks, seafood & chops, cooked on an open charcoal hearth, served in a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Open for dinner Tuesday-Saturday. Music at the baby grand every Friday & Saturday. Three private dining rooms and off-premise catering are available.
19 Main Street, Churchville
293-1111

King David's Restaurant
Serving Middle Eastern and Greek foods in an upscale atmosphere, King David's is now open in Henrietta on the RIT campus. The restaurant is famous for its extensive array of salads, wraps, pitas as well as spanakopita, mousaka, babaganouge and pistachio to name just a few. Wine and beer are also served. Call King David's to cater your next event. www.kingdavids.com.
200 Park Point Drive
424-PITA (7482)

Lorraines Food Factory
Come to Lorraine's to sample expertly prepared dishes by Chef Keith King, who was head chef at Edward's Restaurant. Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Lorraine's will delight you with excellent and reasonably-priced fare. Lorraine's serves Starbuck's coffee and espresso drinks in addition to a full-service bar. Whether it be for a drink, a meal, or a coffee, try Lorraine's and dine amongst the stars. Lorraine's will cater your next event at her banquet facility or other venue. Open ;Monday-Thursday 10-3 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10-9 p.m., and Sunday 8-3 p.m. Also open till 6 for Frozen Gourmet To Go. lorraine@lorrainesfoodfactory.com

Michelina's Italian Eatery
Five generations of experience bring you Old World Italian cooking at its finest. Michelina's extensive menu specializes in veal and chicken entrees. Eat in the dining room or at the bar. Open for lunch and dinner Monday thru Sunday. An extensive catering menu is available for your next special event.
2700 West Henrietta Road
424-3040

Otter Lodge
This neighborhood pub and grill is located on Monroe Avenue in the heart of Brighton. Known for their award-winning wings, massive sandwiches and wraps, terrific burgers, wonderful salads, and 19 beers on tap. Can't make up your mind? Try the Otter Plate, a little bit of everything. "Good Food, Good People, Good Times." Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner everyday.
1776 Monroe Avenue
482-8790

PaRe Bar & Grill
This trendy restaurant located in the heart of Brighton, has a warm, inviting atmosphere with a small town/big city feel. The bar offers the perfect place for a quick cocktail or a leisurely glass of wine, a meal to begin your evening, or a cappuccino and dessert to complete it. Chef Steven Jamieson has created an eclectic menu featuring Ahi Tuna, NY Strip Steak, Rack of Lamb, Pasta and the PaRe Burger to name a few. PaRe is open Monday thru Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sundays for private parties, with live jazz Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Off-site catering is also available. www.parerestaurant.com.
2833 Monroe Avenue
244-4890

Plum House
Maintaining the art of Japanese cooking is the mission of the Plum House sushi chefs. Japanese food lovers are now able to enjoy world-class cooking and a sushi bar. Plum House is open daily for lunch and dinner.
686 Monroe Avenue
442-0778

Simply Crepes
Chef Pierre Heroux has developed his famous recipe for crepes into a mouth-watering array of choices. You can order dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert any time of the day. The Schoen Place location on the Erie Canal is French-country whimsical and has a lovely country fireplace. The location inside the Bausch & Lomb Public Building in downtown Rochester, is a perfect place for meetings and special events. The newest location in downtown Canandaigua boasts a dozen chandeliers and a working fireplace. Clean European-style decor, high quality food, and friendly service are hallmarks of all three locations. Dine-in, carry out, curbside service and catering are available. www.simplycrepes.com
Downtown-114 South Avenue 428-8300
Pittsford-7 Schoen Place 383-8310
Canandaigua-101 S. Main 394-9090

The Social
Welcome to the East End's newest dining venue. Located on East Avenue next to Venetto, this trendy restaurant specializes in tapas-style fare and gourmet cocktails, with an extensive beer list. The menu is split into "This" (meats), "That" (fish), and "Other" (vegetarian). All dishes use seasonal, organic and locally-grown ingredients. This artfully decorated restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
330 East Avenue
325-2010

Tandoor of India
Featuring an open kitchen, this elegant chef-owned restaurant shakes up Indian cuisine with selections from the four corners of India and Balti specialties from England. Diners may choose from the extensive buffet or the ala carte menu. The private party rooms are perfect for meetings and special events. Lunch buffet Mon-Sun., and dinner buffet on Tuesday. For coupons visit www.tandoorofindia.com
Jefferson Plaza, near RIT
376 Jefferson Road
427-7080

Tapas 177
The upstairs bar at Tapas 177 serves homemade sangria, features an extensive wine list and specializes in an astounding array of martinis. The restaurant downstairs offers an opportunity to relax and enjoy gourmet appetizers and dinner, or dance to the rhythms of salsa, mambo, & Gypsy flamenco every Friday and Saturday night. Free salsa lessons every Thursday at 9:30 p.m. Open daily for dinner at 5 p.m. Catering now available.
www.tapas177.com
177 St. Paul Street
262-2090

Thali of India
This newly expanded and redecorated chef-owned restaurant serves delicious, healthy, and authentic Indian cuisine, and features many Balti and other award-winning dishes. In addition to the ala carte menu, an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet is available Monday through Sunday, and a dinner buffet on Monday nights. A full bar is now available. Open 7 days.
www.thaliofindia.com
3259 Winton Rd. S., near
Jefferson, in Win-Jeff Plaza
427-8030

Triphammer Grill
Rochester's first flour mill-turned-restaurant boasts beautiful views of the historic Genesee Gorge from both the dining room and the patio. Open for lunch and dinner, the Triphammer's executive chef will tempt your taste buds with dishes like Tilapia and Scallops, Braised Lamb Shank and Tuna done to perfection. A variety of delicious of delicious appetizers, soups, salads, and desserts are also on the menu. Choose from an impressive selection of wines -- the perfect addition to any meal. A private party room is available. Reservations are recommended. www.thetriphammergrill.com

Warfield's Restaurant
Located in one of Clifton Springs' landmark buildings, with its brick and oak walls, combined with gorgeous tin ceilings, Warfield's creates vivid images of times past. But stunning architecture is only the first part of the Warfield's experience. The restaurant features elegant country fare with Oriental and European twists. Dining indoors or in the garden, the exquisite menu selections and the inviting atmosphere combine to create a memorable dining experience. Visit them at warfields.com for a glance at their menus or call for a reservation today. Serving lunch & dinner Tuesday-Saturday. A banquet room is also available for meetings and special events. Wine Spectator Award winner.www.warfields.com.
7 West Main St., Clifton Springs
315-462-7184