Emily Schedlbauer
10/10. Best meal and service. Mel was our server, and she was phenomenal. I had the filet, with some scallops, and creamed spinach, so so good! I can’t recommend this place enough and can’t wait to go back. We had to wait 10-15 minutes even with our reservation but no biggie. I do want to note two things. Complimentary valet is available, which we utilized. However, after we handed off the key, one worker told the other worker to watch out for the tow truck circling. Not ideal to hear, but at the end of the night, our car was fine. Also, the hostess was very selective in who she offered to take coats from. I’ll leave it at that. But still leaving a five-star review because this place is an incredible addition to the ROC food scene.
… moremadeline williams
It was my birthday dinner with my husband. Making reservations was very easy and, when I had a particular seat preference I called and they were very accommodating. We were greeted very warmly by the hostess station and seated immediately. Our first server was Alexis who had an incredible smile and made you feel welcomed. She got our drinks and then we met our second server, Brandon, who brought our menus and told of the days specials. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I started out with the French Onion Soup which was one of the best that I have had in a while. This soup was a nice blend of lightly salted broth, onions, Sourdough crostini on the bottom with Guyere cheese melted on top. My husband is picky about fish so he had the Chilean Sea Bass. He said it was very delicious and wished there was a larger portion. I had the 6 oz Filet Mignon, medium well. It was tender and seasoned well. We shared the nights side special which was the Roasted Acorn Squash with cinnamon and a butter sauce. For dessert, I had the White Chocolate Budino, an Italian Mousse. It is a beautiful restaurant decorated with a dark green interior. You might think it’s dark but surprisingly it is not. It is a thoughtfully well lit and accessorized restaurant. It has a large main dining room with a tree in the middle! I loved that. There’s also a second dining area separated by a glass wine room. The bar area is large with bar seating or table seating along the wall of the bar. I loved the floral wall in the bar area as well. I had an amazing birthday because of this restaurant. Thank you!
… moreGarin Matthew
Unfortunately many of the lower reviews mirrored our experience. Shockingly disappointed with this restaurant.
The atmosphere is great, elegant decor (the trees are cool!) and beautiful bar. Until you get to the bathroom where you are basically trying to find your way in the dark because they took dim lit aesthetic to another level.
Our reservation granted us a table quickly; however, we then waited over an hour before being served without our server checking on us once. When our food finally came, the presentation was beautiful, but the flavors were shockingly underwhelming and incredibly small.
There was not a plate on the table that wasnt lukewarm or down right cold. The portion sizes were way too small even by fine dining standards. $40 for two scallops about the size of a quarter? I ordered the duck and the waitress advised that the chef recommends medium rare, I requested medium, and it came out very rare..and cold.
The cocktails were the only thing we weren’t disappointed in.
I dont mind paying premium prices for exceptional food, but for what they charge they fell short. If you are looking for mediocre cold dishes and sluggish uninterested service for over $100 a person, here’s your spot. Our entire party felt cheated out of a finer dining experience.
… moreTaylor Douglas
Incredible night celebrating my birthday! Nita our server was outstanding, and the food was 10/10! The appetizers, entrees, steaks, and sides blew us away! We can’t wait to be back!
… moreJack Culhane
The GREEN Atmosphere is very fun and stylish. We had a celebratory work dinner and the food did not disappoint. Extremely fresh oysters and the steaks were cooked perfectly – the Bone-In Ribeye was a table favorite. Wine selection was solid, and the cocktails and N.A. Cocktails were well crafted.
The Service was friendly, fun, welcoming and extremely attentive – everything you could ask for!
The Desserts were exceptional – with special shoutout on the unique Carrot Cake.
*The only dings to this wonderful dinner was the cold coffee served at dessert to The VIP of our party, as well as my preference for a sharper steak knife.
… moreKathleen Lentine
Excellent, Exquisite, Ethereal Experience! Enter and Enjoy this quietly Exotic food and cocktail Environment. First- the bar – Expertly concocted cocktails with wonderful Elixers and talented bartenders. Very comfortable atmosphere with many friendly people imbibing. We made a couple of fast friends, then on to the Eats! The menu is a variety of unexpected pairing s, which for our arty of four was pleasantly surprising. We skipped the Escargot ( never a fan) but did very much enjoy the Wedge salad and Sea Scallop appetizers. How about pairing chicken cutlets topped with truffle homey and caviar? Delectable! On to the Sole entree- deboned tableside in a perfect manner by the maître d’, impressive and cooked to perfection. Lastly, the Delmonico steak was unbelievably tender and flavorful. On to the service- outstanding! Attentive, professional and warmly cordial. We Ended with Expresso, all were just too full for a dessert. Can’t wait to return to this place for another exciting evening of Eats!
… moreRochester Tips
The atmosphere was lovely and the service was attentive and kind throughout. The beef tartare, salad, and pasta were all delicious and well-prepared. The only disappointment was the steak — the crust tasted burnt rather than smoky, and it lacked the tenderness I expected from a medium-rare cut at this price point. Overall, still a great dining experience.
… moreTyler Pierce
Patron Saint is a wonderful edition to the Rochester lineup of great restaurants. The decor, the food, the vibe, and the drinks were all great. We went here with friends to celebrate a birthday and we ordered several apps, entrees, desserts and cocktails. They were all great. A few of the cocktails were weird, but everything was really well done. We will definitely be back.
… moreyahico nescolarde
The best selection to enjoy of a remarkable food without undispulable comparicion in Rochester Downtown Area. The service it so exceptional that u will travel to a different dimentional word of taste.
… moreBellatrix Chang
To start, the drinks were excellent. Everyone at our table loved their cocktails and mocktails, and the Manhattans were some of the best we have had. We were a party of 11 and were seated immediately with a reservation, which was great.
The food was just okay. The short rib was far too salty. One of the 6 oz filet mignons that was ordered medium rare came out rare with a cold center. The Steak Diane Risotto was requested pink, but only a few pieces were pink while the rest were cooked well done.
The waitstaff also never checked in on the food, which was surprising at a steakhouse at this price point.
I am used to NYC restaurants, and the pricing here is comparable to the city, but the food quality and service are not. At this level of execution, the restaurant would not have survived in NYC. On the positive side, the other steaks, sides and the fish dishes at our table were cooked correctly, and the baked creamed spinach was a standout.
The dining room is elegant, but it gets very loud and can be hard to hold a conversation.
The bathroom is nicely decorated, though the soap felt cheap, and I expected hand lotion in the women’s room for a restaurant where the cost is around 100 dollars per person.
Overall, I would come back for drinks when I am in town because the bar was truly excellent, but probably not for the food again.
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