What to order at Mr. Dominic's at the Lake

Must order
The Chicken French, the dish Rochester's Italian-American restaurants made famous, executed at its most refined here.
Signature dishes
Chicken French, Veal piccata, House seafood
Editor tip
Patio seats overlook Lake Ontario Park and the Port of Rochester. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday dinner.
CuisineItalian-American
Price$$$
NeighborhoodNorth Rochester
HoursWed 16:00-21:00, Thu-Fri 11:00-14:00 and 16:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 16:00-21:00
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Address: 4699 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612

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