Restaurants in Downtown Rochester, New York

Rochester, N.Y., also known as "The Flower City," is less that 10 minutes away from Lake Ontario, which provides opportunities for boating and fishing excursions. Downtown Rochester provides recreational opportunities as well since it is home to walking paths, such as the City Skyway Trail and Grove Place Walk. You can also partake in water activities in the Genesee River, which runs through downtown Rochester. Check out Rochester's downtown restaurants after exerting your energy.

Nick Tahou Hots

After jogging and cycling at nearby Grove Place Walk, check out Nick Tahou Hots, a Rochester landmark that has been open since 1918. Nick Tahou Hots turned the old Rochester terminal into a casual, diner type atmosphere that has spacious booth seating. Nick Tahou Hots is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu selections include the "Red Hot" sandwich, Western omelet and the restaurant's locally-renowned "Garbage Plate," a smorgasbord of food that includes a side item, choice of meat and Nick Tahou's hot sauce. The restaurant is closed on Sundays.

Nick Tahou Hots
320 W. Main St.
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 436-0184
garbageplate.com

Restaurant 2 Vine

Stop by Restaurant 2 Vine to satisfy your hunger after participating in water activities on the Genesee River, which is within 10 minutes of the restaurant. It is a vibrant restaurant that the Rochester D&C newspaper gave the "Rochester's Best Fine Dining Award" to in 2008. The 2 Vine has a bar setting for friends who want to go out for drinks, as well as commodious seating for family gatherings. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. The lunch menu at 2 Vine has items such as Tuscan shrimp penne and the Two Vine burger. Dinner entrees include steak frites and house-made pappardelle. It also offers a wine list and accepts reservations.

Restaurant 2 Vine
24 Winthrop St.
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 454-6020
2vine.com

Tapas 177 Lounge

Tapas 177 Lounge on Paul Street provides its patrons with Spanish cuisine. The restaurant's brick walls gives the place a unique setting, while candle-lit lamps provide patrons with a cozy, intimate dining atmosphere. Tapas 177 is only open for dinner. Menu items include entrees such as shrimp Alexander, pan-seared ostrich and spicy jambalaya. Tapas 177 also has a wine list and martini menu, as well as facilities for special events and live entertainment. Reservations for dinner are recommended by the restaurant.

Tapas 177 Lounge
177 S. Paul St.
Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 262-2090
tapas177.com

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Article Written By Skip Davis

Skip Davis has been writing professionally since 2005. His work has appeared in "Southern Literary Magazine," on various websites and in graphic panels at the Jackson Zoological Park in Jackson, Miss. Currently living in Southern California, Davis received his Bachelor of Arts in theater at Belhaven College.

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