Ellen Ocran
My boyfriend and I visited The Vesper tonight and overall it was just meh. The staff were super cool, friendly, and really attentive, but the food didn’t hit the mark. My partner’s wings came out undercooked, even after we asked for them to be cooked longer — and still had those stringy veins in them, which was honestly pretty off-putting. I enjoyed my oysters but again, nothing spectacular.
On the positive side, my burger was solid and the parm fries were good. Drinks were just okay, nothing memorable.
… moreEmily J.
First time coming here and staff was friendly and attentive. It was earlier than the normal dinner crowd so not as loud as I’m sure it can get. Food was incredibly fresh and beautifully plated. Higher quality ingredients were used and from what I’ve heard the menu rotates seasonally. The garlic parm fries were so fresh & flavorful. The wings were crispy, a bit on the heavy side oil-wise, but also flavorful. Sauces all tasted homemade. Will definitely come back again.
… moreEgan
The service was absolutely fantastic. It was a quiet night, but the waitress was very personable. Of all things I think I like the asparagus the best. My seafood cakes were good. My wife’s burger was good. The charcuterie board was good, but I would say the asparagus and the service stands out. The atmosphere is nice and they were thoughtful enough to put a curtain around the door so that the wind does not chill everyone every time it is opened.
… moreChrista Lily
Service was great. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. Lovely presentation. I thoroughly enjoyed my cocktail. It was fantastic.
The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because the noise level can be very echoey. It isn’t anyone’s fault other than the building layout.
… moreSy Hunter
All time favorite! Great for dates, I have girl dinner with my friends here I’ve been going for like 2 yrs now tried about everything on the menu. Zero complaints
… moreSamantha Lowe
Visited while on a work trip and would highly suggest!
The food was amazing and good portion size.
They made me one of the best dirty martinis I have had in a longgggggg time
The vibe is super chill and the staff are attentive and friendly
… moreChuck Lind
Service was great – efficient, attentive, knowledgeable. Atmosphere was nice too – historic brickwork, timber framed, nice music but not too loud to converse. Seafood cakes were good (just not great IMO), Short-Ribs were fork tender, but bland – as were the gnocchi that was on the same plate. I’m a big Ravioli fan – and this Lobster and langostine version in a clean sauce sounded good – but again, everything was bland and needed salt.
We also split the blueberry creme Brule – and the flavors were nice, but the Brule still had sugar granules in it.
Drinks we liked very much – we’d come back for the drinks, the food just needed seasoning.
… moreSamantha Curtis
I went for dinner with a friend before a show at Geva this week so came in a bit stressed about making the show on time – the server was amazing (and patient with me lol) and made sure our food came out promptly which I so appreciated. Our drinks and meals were amazing as usual. It’s one of my favorite places to go for a light meal and cocktails. The staff are ALWAYS lovely and friendly.
… moreMarisa Baldwin
I have never had a bite here that was anything less than delicious. Every item is clearly made with the love of food and flavor at the forefront. Every time I eat something that’s not their bone marrow, I wish I was eating their bone marrow. These folks know what they’re doing and they do it so well.
… moreJoshua Johnson
The Vesper has a great atmosphere and great food. I stopped by on a Wednesday night for dinner. It was pretty slow an hour before closing, but Alex the bartender was great, service, conversation, recommendations.
He recommended a couple of things including the braised duck thigh which was so incredible I came back the next day to have it again. Everything in this dish works so perfectly together. It’s obvious a lot of care went into getting it just right.
It was much busier on Thursday for dollar oyster night but the vibe was still great. Even the background music was on point. I’d be a regular here if I lived in Rochester.
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