What to order at Good Luck

Must order
Whatever is on the seasonal menu board that week. The kitchen writes around what's available at the Rochester Public Market.
Signature dishes
Seasonal cocktails, Chef's market menu
Editor tip
Walk-ins at the bar are easier to secure than a table. The cocktail program is one of Rochester's best.
CuisineNew American
Price$$$
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursWed-Sat 16:30-23:00
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Address: 50 Anderson Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Rochester occupies a 1905 railroad station on Court St, overlooking the Genesee River. Named Best BBQ in Best of Rochester 2025.

OrderSt. Louis ribs with coleslaw and mac and cheese on the side.

TipBest seating is at the bar overlooking the river. Live blues music on weekend evenings. Reservations available on Resy.

Branca Midtown ★ 4.2

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OrderThe Neapolitan pizza from the wood-burning oven, charred and blistered at the edges.

TipLunch service runs Wednesday and Thursday. Bar stays open later than the kitchen. Reservations via Resy.

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Lento in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts is a farm-to-table kitchen on N. Goodman St, sourcing from Rochester Public Market weekly and pickling in-house.

OrderThe seasonal vegetable course, which rotates based on what the kitchen brought from market that week.

TipReservations on Resy. Menu changes weekly; checking the website before you go is worth the two minutes.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que ★ 4.3

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Rochester occupies a 1905 railroad station on Court St, overlooking the Genesee River. Named Best BBQ in Best of Rochester 2025.

OrderSt. Louis ribs with coleslaw and mac and cheese on the side.

TipBest seating is at the bar overlooking the river. Live blues music on weekend evenings. Reservations available on Resy.

Han Noodle Bar ★ 4.3

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Han Noodle Bar on Monroe Ave in Rochester serves Chinese broth noodles and stir-fry dishes on a no-fusion, no-gimmicks philosophy since it opened.

OrderThe dan dan noodles with house chili oil and the spicy broth noodle bowl.

TipClosed Wednesdays. The kitchen takes its noodle quality seriously; this is not takeout-chain Chinese cooking.

Branca Midtown ★ 4.2

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Branca Midtown on E. Broad Street serves Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza and hand-cut pasta in a polished downtown Rochester dining room and bar.

OrderThe Neapolitan pizza from the wood-burning oven, charred and blistered at the edges.

TipLunch service runs Wednesday and Thursday. Bar stays open later than the kitchen. Reservations via Resy.

Aladdin's Natural Eatery ★ 4.1

$$ MediterraneanMonroe Avenue

Aladdin's Natural Eatery on Monroe Ave in Rochester has served Mediterranean food with vegan options since 1979, winning Best Mediterranean 2025.

OrderThe falafel wrap with tahini and the hummus plate with warm pita.

TipOne of Rochester's most-visited lunch spots. Gets busy at midday on weekdays. No reservations needed.

The Revelry ★ 4.1

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The Revelry on University Ave in Rochester runs a cocktail-forward New American kitchen with a Sunday brunch program and late-night bar hours on weekends.

OrderThe seasonal cocktail and whatever protein is on the dinner specials board.

TipFriday and Saturday the bar stays open until 02:00. Sunday brunch runs 11:00-14:30. Reservations on Resy.

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