6 restaurants in Rochester, editor-picked for restaurants open sunday. Where to eat a sit-down dinner on sunday. All restaurants in Rochester.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que ★ 4.3

$$BBQDowntownMon-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.

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

$$Chinese NoodlesMonroe AvenueMon-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.

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.

Thali of India ★ 4.2

$$IndianBrightonMon-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.

OrderThe lunch buffet, which rotates daily across North and South Indian preparations.

TipBuffet runs until 14:00 daily. Monday evening buffet is a good value. Takeout available.

Aladdin's Natural Eatery ★ 4.1

$$MediterraneanMonroe AvenueMon-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.

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

$$New AmericanNotaTue-Thu 16:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 11:00-14:30

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.

The Playhouse / Swillburger ★ 4.0

$$BurgersSouth WedgeWed-Thu 11:30-00:00, Fri-Sat 11:30-01:00, Sun 11:30-00:00

Swillburger at The Playhouse on S. Clinton Ave serves smash burgers and bar games in the South Wedge, named Best Burger in Best of Rochester 2025.

OrderThe double smash burger with American cheese and the house-cut fries.

TipBar games open until 01:00 on Friday and Saturday. Kitchen closes before the bar; come early if you want food.

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