Mr. Dominic's at the Lake is an italian-american fine-dining restaurant in North Rochester, Rochester.
Mr. Dominic's at the Lake on Lake Ave serves Chicken French and Italian-American fine dining with patio views of Lake Ontario. Named Best Chicken French 2025.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Chicken French, Veal piccata, House seafood
Must order: The Chicken French, the dish Rochester's Italian-American restaurants made famous, executed at its most refined here.
Tip: Patio seats overlook Lake Ontario Park and the Port of Rochester. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday dinner.
Address: 4699 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612
Good Luck on Anderson Ave in Rochester opened 2008 as one of the city's top rooms, writing menus around seasonal availability with a serious cocktail program.
Signature: Seasonal market menu, Chef's cocktails
Order: The seasonal tasting menu or the cocktail pairing with whatever the kitchen is featuring.
Tip: Best reserved four to six weeks ahead for Friday or Saturday. The bar is the most interesting seat in the room.
Lento in the Neighborhood of the Arts built its reputation on Rochester Public Market sourcing, pickling in-house, and a tightly curated seasonal menu.
Signature: Vegetable-forward tasting, House-pickled seasonal vegetables, Market fish preparation
Order: The seasonal vegetable course or whatever protein is centered on a local farm ingredient that week.
Tip: Menu changes weekly. Check the website or Instagram before booking to see what is currently on the seasonal menu.
Carnegie Cellars Wine Bar and Kitchen on W. Main St won Best Local Wine List in Best of Rochester 2025, with global wines and seasonal entrees.
Signature: Wine flight pairings, Chef-inspired tapas, Seasonal entrees
Order: The wine flight paired with the rotating seasonal entree from the chef.
Tip: The kitchen closes earlier than the bar. Reservations on Tock.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que on Court St occupies the 1905 Lehigh Valley Railroad Station with Genesee River views, named Best BBQ in Best of Rochester 2025.
Signature: Prime brisket, St. Louis ribs, Smoked half-chicken
Order: The prime brisket platter with mac and cheese and collard greens.
Tip: Live blues music on weekends. The bar occupies the original station waiting room. Reservations on Resy.
Branca Midtown on E. Broad St is a polished downtown Italian room serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and hand-cut pasta in central Rochester.
Signature: Neapolitan pizza, Hand-cut pasta, Seasonal antipasti
Order: The Neapolitan pizza from the wood-burning oven and the pasta of the day.
Tip: Lunch only Wednesday and Thursday. Bar stays open after kitchen closes. Reservations via Resy.
The Revelry on University Ave in Rochester is a cocktail-and-kitchen room with a late-night bar program and Sunday brunch in the Neighborhood of the Arts.
Signature: Seasonal dinner menu, Craft cocktails
Order: The seasonal dinner special and a cocktail from the bar.
Tip: Friday and Saturday bar until 02:00. Sunday brunch a local favorite. Reservations on Resy.
