Rochester is a large city in upstate New York. The city is set on Lake Ontario and some of Rochester's most desirable property is on the lakefront. Looking out over the water are several restaurants that serve American food and more ethnic choices.
A selling point for this barbecue restaurant--sometimes called New Orleans Louisiana Waterfront--is a view of Lake Ontario. The massive complex holds a club with live music. At the restaurant, the food is American mixed with Cajun influences. Menu items include blackened-chicken sandwiches and burgers, soups and salads.
Nola's Waterfront BBQ
4775 Lake Avenue,
Rochester, NY 14612
585-663-3375
nolasweb.com
Set on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Genessee River is a place with plenty of outdoor seating overlooking the water and a casual, family-friendly vibe. The menu is classic American, with choices from burgers and wings to king crab legs and prime rib. It has Mexican-influenced dishes like barbecue-chicken quesadillas. At night the restaurant turns into a club, with DJs and live music.
Pelican's Nest Restaurant & Marina
566 River Street, Rochester, NY 14612
585-663-5910
pelicansnestrestaurant.com
Looking onto the Genessee, this downtown restaurant serves Italian fare. Exposed brick and large-picture windows with water views give the dining room an elegant feel. The name means bread and wine in Italian and the restaurant serves plenty of these plus lots of traditional pasta dishes. Other dishes include a rack of lamb marinated in olive oil and rosemary, served with rosemary white wine sauce or veal with scallops, shrimp and tomatoes in a sherry marinara sauce. There is also an extensive wine list.
Pane Vino Ristorante
175 North Water Street,
Rochester, NY 14604
585-232-6090
panevinoristorante.com
