4 restaurants in Rochester, editor-picked for monday dinner. Open on monday, the day most kitchens go dark. All restaurants in Rochester.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que ★ 4.3
downtown · 99 Court St, Rochester, NY 14604
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:00
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.
Tip: Best seating is at the bar overlooking the river. Live blues music on weekend evenings. Reservations available on Resy.
Han Noodle Bar ★ 4.3
monroe-avenue · 600 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
Hours: Mon-Tue 11:30-21:30, Thu 11:30-21:30, Fri-Sat 11:30-22:30, Sun 11:30-21:30
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.
Tip: Closed Wednesdays. The kitchen takes its noodle quality seriously; this is not takeout-chain Chinese cooking.
Thali of India ★ 4.2
brighton · 3259 S Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30-14:30 and 16:30-20:30
Thali of India on South Winton Road in Rochester serves Indian cuisine with a daily lunch buffet, named Best Indian Restaurant in Best of Rochester 2025.
Tip: Buffet runs until 14:00 daily. Monday evening buffet is a good value. Takeout available.
Aladdin's Natural Eatery ★ 4.1
monroe-avenue · 646 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00, Sun 12:00-20:00
Aladdin's Natural Eatery on Monroe Ave in Rochester has served Mediterranean food with vegan options since 1979, winning Best Mediterranean 2025.
Tip: One of Rochester's most-visited lunch spots. Gets busy at midday on weekdays. No reservations needed.