Restaurants in Rochester, Pennsylvania

Resting along the bank of the Ohio River, Rochester, Pennsylvania, is a great jumping off point for outdoor recreation in the region. Twenty miles away is Raccoon Creek State Park, where hikers and bikers can explore 44 miles of trails. Visitors also may opt for kayaking or canoeing on Raccoon Lake or perhaps fishing for rainbow trout. Moraine State Park is less than 25 miles away and home to Lake Arthur. Only 20 miles to the North is McConnell's Mill State Park. And at five miles away is Brady's Run Country Park, where mountain bikers can test their skills on more than 15 miles of trail over rugged terrain.

Brighton Hot Dog Shop

Part of a 50-year-old regional chain, this Rochester eatery is more than your average hot dog place. The Brighton Hot Dog Shop's breakfast menu features eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, bacon, sausage and ham. In addition to hot dogs, the main menu includes burgers, salads, and fish sandwiches. All of the wieners are made in the company's commissary and the soups and some of the sauces are made on the premises.

Brighton Hot Dog Shop
730 Ohio River Blvd.
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-0411
brightonhotdogshoppes.com

Hilltop Grill

A local favorite for years, the Hilltop is famous for its fish dinners. Equally well-known are its steak salads, which are prepared in the Pittsburgh-area fashion. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant is relaxing, and the servers are friendly. A good children's menu helps make the Hilltop a nice choice for families.

Hilltop Grill
318 New York Ave.
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 774-8665

Vocelli Pizza

A member of an East Coast restaurant chain that provides classic Italian meals, Vocelli Pizza has a wide variety of choices available for pizza lovers. In addition to standard toppings, guests can choose from several specialty pies such as the chicken alfredo spinaci or the Philly steak. Patrons can select from four different crust styles as well. The restaurant also has strombolis, paninis, pasta, salads and wings. Hungrier visitors can decide to start off with appetizers such as cheese sticks, bruschetta or the company's signature Vicelli Rolls. For dessert, diners may enjoy the Cannella Sticks or perhaps a cannoli.

Vocelli Pizza
228 Adams St.
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 773-0711
vocellipizza.com

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Article Written By John E. Roper

John E. Roper is a freelance writer who has written articles for "The Arizona Republic," "The Daily Oklahoman," and several other newspapers and digital platforms over the past two decades. His play, "When I Was Five," has been produced in three countries. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1985.

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