Guidebook for Rochester
Food Scene
Sips Coffee & Cafe
149 Pattonwood DrGreat little coffee shops and cafe.
Mr. Dominic's at the Lake
4699 Lake AveFantastic Italian food!
Abbott's Frozen Custard
4791 Lake AveUmmmm..Ice cream!
California Rollin II
1000 N River StAmerican style sushi with raw, cooked and veggie options.
Summerville Grill
5370 St Paul BlvdSimple family resturant with afforable eats.
Bill Gray's Seabreeze
4870 Culver RdBurgers, hot dogs and garbage plates.
Don's Original
4900 Culver RdVery casual burger shop
Very casual resturant on the bay with summer picnic style bbq food. They often have live music in the summer.
7 locals recommend
Bay Side Pub
279 Lake RdVery casual resturant on the bay with summer picnic style bbq food. They often have live music in the summer.
Experience and enjoy the casual dining offerings that the Roc Harbor Clam Co. brings to the Rochester area. Located at 490 River Street just down the street from Charlotte Beach is where you will find our unique outdoor dining experience with views overlooking the area's marina.
Roc Harbor Clam Co.
430 River StExperience and enjoy the casual dining offerings that the Roc Harbor Clam Co. brings to the Rochester area. Located at 490 River Street just down the street from Charlotte Beach is where you will find our unique outdoor dining experience with views overlooking the area's marina.
Steaks & traditional American pub fare are served in an Irish-accented house with tree-shaded deck.
Live music · Great cocktails · Great beer selection
12 locals recommend
Shamrock Jack's Irish Pub
4554 Culver RoadSteaks & traditional American pub fare are served in an Irish-accented house with tree-shaded deck.
Live music · Great cocktails · Great beer selection
Parkside Diner
4353 Culver RdThe Parkside Diner
A NEW restaurant- now open!
PULTNEYVILLE HARBOR GRILLE
A beautiful setting along the waters' edge. Very charming and quaint Cape Cod feel. Seafood and other fine dining.
HOURS
4pm-9pm Wednesday
4-10 Thursdays
11am - 6pm - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Pultneyville
A NEW restaurant- now open!
PULTNEYVILLE HARBOR GRILLE
A beautiful setting along the waters' edge. Very charming and quaint Cape Cod feel. Seafood and other fine dining.
HOURS
4pm-9pm Wednesday
4-10 Thursdays
11am - 6pm - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Drinks & Nightlife
Trendy resturant with good drinks and tasty eat with both indoor and outdoor seeting with an outdoor firepit.
22 locals recommend
Hose 22 Firehouse Grill
56 Stutson StTrendy resturant with good drinks and tasty eat with both indoor and outdoor seeting with an outdoor firepit.
Riverside bar with both inside and outside eating. They have live music in the summer months.
8 locals recommend
Silk O'Loughlins
5980 St Paul BlvdRiverside bar with both inside and outside eating. They have live music in the summer months.
Hole in the wall beach house tiki bar. Fun atmosphere, right on the beach. Kick off your shoes and enjoy the beach with a drink in your hand. They often have live music.
18 locals recommend
Marge's Lakeside Inn
4909 Culver RdHole in the wall beach house tiki bar. Fun atmosphere, right on the beach. Kick off your shoes and enjoy the beach with a drink in your hand. They often have live music.
Schooner's is a seasonal bar and grill located on the Marina property. It has an open air gazebo and large deck overlooking the Genesee River. For inclement weather, we have canvas walls and gas heaters. There is also a beach area with sand toys for the kids. We have live bands many days of the week.
Arrive at Schooner's by land or by sea. We are very casual, so come right in from your boat. To make a meal reservation for a group of 25 or more, call us at 585.342.8363 during operating hours.
10 locals recommend
Schooners Riverside Pub
40 Marina DrSchooner's is a seasonal bar and grill located on the Marina property. It has an open air gazebo and large deck overlooking the Genesee River. For inclement weather, we have canvas walls and gas heaters. There is also a beach area with sand toys for the kids. We have live bands many days of the week.
Arrive at Schooner's by land or by sea. We are very casual, so come right in from your boat. To make a meal reservation for a group of 25 or more, call us at 585.342.8363 during operating hours.
K2 Brothers Brewing
1221 Empire BlvdThe Beer Hall Grill & Taps
1517 Empire BlvdParks & Nature
4800 Lake Ave 14613 •
1-800-865-3320 •
Ontario Beach Park is a 39-acre park contains one of the Great Lakes' best natural sand beaches.
Whether taking a romantic stroll along the picturesque pier, riding the 1905 Dentzel Menagerie Carousel, boating, or picnicking, Ontario Beach Park provides everything for a perfect summer--or winter--day at the beach.
FREE concerts are held on Wednesday evenings during the summer
53 locals recommend
Ontario Beach Park
50 Beach Ave4800 Lake Ave 14613 •
1-800-865-3320 •
Ontario Beach Park is a 39-acre park contains one of the Great Lakes' best natural sand beaches.
Whether taking a romantic stroll along the picturesque pier, riding the 1905 Dentzel Menagerie Carousel, boating, or picnicking, Ontario Beach Park provides everything for a perfect summer--or winter--day at the beach.
FREE concerts are held on Wednesday evenings during the summer
Bateau Terrace Beach
Small local public beach & park
Durand Eastman Park
Durand Eastman ParkBeautiful park with many great hiking trails.
Important green spaces within the neighborhood include Turning Point Park Trail and Rain Garden on the Genesee River. The Genesee River Trail was designated as a national recreation trail in 2006 in its southern route from downtown Rochester to the port.
13 locals recommend
Turning Point Park
260 Boxart StImportant green spaces within the neighborhood include Turning Point Park Trail and Rain Garden on the Genesee River. The Genesee River Trail was designated as a national recreation trail in 2006 in its southern route from downtown Rochester to the port.
Sightseeing
Public Beach with paved walking/running/biking tail along the lake.
37 locals recommend
Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore BlvdPublic Beach with paved walking/running/biking tail along the lake.
Take a tour of Americas oldest surving light hosue on lake ontario.
13 locals recommend
Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
70 Lighthouse StTake a tour of Americas oldest surving light hosue on lake ontario.
Walk on the Pier. In the warmer seasons there are boats coming and going that are interesting. The walk is invigorating in summer or winter when it is open,. The lake is always different and interesting. Takes about a half hour. In the summer you also get to enjoy the historic carousel nearby.
14 locals recommend
Charlotte Pier
1 Beach AveWalk on the Pier. In the warmer seasons there are boats coming and going that are interesting. The walk is invigorating in summer or winter when it is open,. The lake is always different and interesting. Takes about a half hour. In the summer you also get to enjoy the historic carousel nearby.
Essentials
Wegmans
525 Titus AveHerrema's Food Market Inc
125 Pattonwood DrEntertainment & Activities
Family fun since 1879! Give your family all the fun and excitement of more than 70 great attractions. You'll find thrilling adult rides and classic family rides - plus some cool kiddie rides too. Make a splash in the waterpark, play great games, enjoy classic summertime food, and attend live shows as part of the ultimate family fun experience.
Seabreeze is clean, safe, and manageable. It's not too big and not too small - just the right size for your family. The park is close by, easy to get to with highway access, and there's plenty of free parking. Whether you want to experience all the great rides and slides, or just relax and take in the spectacular views and cool summer breezes.
85 locals recommend
Sea Breeze Amusement Park
Culver RdFamily fun since 1879! Give your family all the fun and excitement of more than 70 great attractions. You'll find thrilling adult rides and classic family rides - plus some cool kiddie rides too. Make a splash in the waterpark, play great games, enjoy classic summertime food, and attend live shows as part of the ultimate family fun experience.
Seabreeze is clean, safe, and manageable. It's not too big and not too small - just the right size for your family. The park is close by, easy to get to with highway access, and there's plenty of free parking. Whether you want to experience all the great rides and slides, or just relax and take in the spectacular views and cool summer breezes.
Durand Eastman Golf Course
1200 Kings Hwy NPONTOON RENTAL: Pontoon Boat is available for rental just a mile down the road at Bayside Boat & Tackle, located at: 25 Marina Dr, Rochester, NY 14617. Phone: 585) 406-5471. Boat rentals run about $350 a day or $250 for 4 hours.
Bayside Boat & Tackle
PONTOON RENTAL: Pontoon Boat is available for rental just a mile down the road at Bayside Boat & Tackle, located at: 25 Marina Dr, Rochester, NY 14617. Phone: 585) 406-5471. Boat rentals run about $350 a day or $250 for 4 hours.
For kayak, paddleboard, lessons and rentals, check out nearby BayCreek Paddling Center, Inc., located just a few miles up the road at 1099 Empire Blvd, Rochester, NY 14609. Phone: (585) 288-2830
20 locals recommend
BayCreek Paddling Center, Inc.
1099 Empire BlvdFor kayak, paddleboard, lessons and rentals, check out nearby BayCreek Paddling Center, Inc., located just a few miles up the road at 1099 Empire Blvd, Rochester, NY 14609. Phone: (585) 288-2830
FISHING CHARTERS: Enjoy angling from $550 to $700. Call, Hammerhead Charters and Tackle at (585) 315-7222. Located at 118 Petten St, Rochester, NY 14612
Hammerhead Charters and Tackle
118 Petten StreetFISHING CHARTERS: Enjoy angling from $550 to $700. Call, Hammerhead Charters and Tackle at (585) 315-7222. Located at 118 Petten St, Rochester, NY 14612
Cruise the Genesee River, Irondequoit Bay, and the Lake Ontario Shoreline of Rochester on the 80 foot Paddle Wheeler. Berthed at Port of Rochester, the Harbor Town Belle was designed and built on the banks of the Genesee River. The Harbor Town Belle harkens back to simpler times when her sister Riverboats plied the greatest American waterway, the Mississippi over a century ago.
Harbor Town Belle
100 Joy LnCruise the Genesee River, Irondequoit Bay, and the Lake Ontario Shoreline of Rochester on the 80 foot Paddle Wheeler. Berthed at Port of Rochester, the Harbor Town Belle was designed and built on the banks of the Genesee River. The Harbor Town Belle harkens back to simpler times when her sister Riverboats plied the greatest American waterway, the Mississippi over a century ago.