Rochester’s restaurant scene has surged in creativity and confidence, with new spots embracing everything from refined tasting menus to funky neighborhood bars with serious kitchens.
While the city still loves its garbage plates and old‑school favorites, these five relatively new or newly in‑demand restaurants show off a very different side of Rochester dining.
1. Redd
Redd, from a Rochester‑born chef who returned after time in major food cities, brings a sleek, modern energy to the East End.
The space is chic but not stiff, with an open kitchen, big windows, and a bar that’s always in motion. The menu is globally inspired New American, with influences from Asia, the Mediterranean, and California…