Edibles Restaurant and Bar

American restaurant · Rochester

Edibles Restaurant and Bar

American restaurant · Rochester

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704 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

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American bistro with organic focus, lively bar, and great food  

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704 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 Get directions

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$30–50 · Menu

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704 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 Get directions

+1 585 271 4910
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$30–50 · Menu

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"While new restauranteurs have come to town to reinvent Rochester’s dining scene in NOTA and other neighborhoods around the city, Edibles has stayed on course serving delicious food and cocktails for over two decades. Patrons of the cozy University Ave establishment feast on classic, American and Mediterranean style cuisine with their own spin. On the night we visited, we found the simple steak frites cooked to tender perfection, a sausage and broccolini ravioli dish with a complex and creamy finish, and a quinoa black been burger with Vermont cheddar that even the most ravenous carnivore would have found both flavorful and fulfilling. Catch up with old friends or bring a first date here for quiet conversation paired with great food and drink." - Truth Collective

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"Edibles, Nota by Truth Collective. While new restauranteurs have come to town to reinvent Rochester’s dining scene in NOTA and other neighborhoods around the city, Edibles has stayed on course serving delicious food and cocktails for over two decades. Patrons of the cozy University Ave establishment feast on classic, American and Mediterranean style cuisine with their own spin. On the night we visited, we found the simple steak frites cooked to tender perfection, a sausage and broccolini ravioli dish with a complex and creamy finish, and a quinoa black been burger with Vermont cheddar that even the most ravenous carnivore would have found both flavorful and fulfilling. Catch up with old friends or bring a first date here for quiet conversation paired with great food and drink."

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Brittany Jackson

Google
We were in Rochester for the afternoon enjoying the local bike trails and wanted to grab something quick before we made our way back home. We found Edibles online, called and put in a to-go order for the caramelized brussel sprouts and bread pudding... Wow! Both were absolutely delicious! The brussel sprouts were perfectly cooked and seasoned perfectly. The bread pudding, OMG.... The best bread pudding I've ever had! (I forgot to snap a pic with all my excitement) Moist with a slight crunch on the edges, drizzled with caramel and served with ice cream it gives all the elements, sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy. Perfection. I'll definitely be going here for a full meal next time I'm in the area!

Tavian G

Google
Overall really enjoyed the experience, it certainly draws in an older crowd, the chairs were uncomfortable to sit on. However the salad I had was incredible. It was a special and it had pear slices and walnuts. That was amazing. The special tater tots were great too!

Cheri McDermott

Google
After trying all the new restaurants popping up, we decided to try this established spot. Not sure why we waited so long. We started with tomato bisque and the specialty crab bisque. Both excellent. We ordered the bolognese and the special (which was barbecue ribs with Gouda mac and cheese) to share. SO good! They need to add the ribs to the menu! The best we’ve had in Rochester. Had to take home leftovers to save room for their famous bread pudding. The staff was welcoming and attentive the entire visit. Our server Natalie was spot on with suggestions and took great care of us. From drinks to dessert- highly recommend!

Brother Howard

Google
2025 Brother Howard Award 🏆 Winner For their authentic, delicious Ukranian Borscht. Nice, upscale eatery. Highly recommended.

Kelsey C.

Google
This place was lovely! We came here as a group of 8 (we had a reservation) and we were not disappointed. The food was fantastic and the service was prompt. Would definitely recommend for a nice place to go with friends or a date night 😁

matthew cantiello

Google
Four of us had dinner there with each of us eating something different. It was all outstanding! The Bourbon Old Fashion was made to perfection! Our server Natalie the best! Thanks for the great food and service!

Diane B. Hajecki CFP

Google
Delicious Chicken French Special flat bread was surprisingly good Bread pudding was great Nice small place , packed. We were not rushed. Great service too

TJG

Google
Excellent cuisine in a warm, friendly environment. We had multiple specials in sangria, lobster bisque, and artichokes French. The Burkle burger was phenomenal. Staff were top-notch. Busy but still great service. Parking is on-street or in a few public lots. Will be back!

Maureen C.

Yelp
Every dish that we have over our many visits here has been amazing. Kudos to the chef. What makes this place shine is the people. Friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.
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Jim V.

Yelp
We always forget about Edibles when picking a restaurant. Every time we have dinner there it is a wonderful experience and we say that we should come more often.
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Heather R.

Yelp
If it were possible, I guess I would give this a 3.5 stars. The staff were amazing! Parking lot was conveniently located nearby. Loved the artwork, interior design and the architecture of the building itself. Beautiful As far as the food: Appetizers: Duck Legs- really enjoyed them. The sauce was really good! Gnocchi with Pepperoni Sauce- Delicious!! Entrees: Lobster Ravioli: loved that the ravioli were handmade and delicately done, but they were served lukewarm, at best. The shrimp did seem a little undercooked by the opaque color, but tasted ok. The heavy cream sauce took away from the decadent ravioli, which was a shame. Salmon and Brussels sprouts: My friend loved his salmon and brussel sprouts. Said it was really wonderful. Overall the meal was good.
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Samantha D.

Yelp
Great ambiance and atmosphere! All the food was cooked perfectly and was so tasty! One of the few places I've been served a medium rare burger that was actually medium rare. The staff were friendly and attentive.

Claudette E.

Yelp
Overpriced and unimaginative menu. Much ado about not much. Not worth another try! Service was not great. We were ignored until we hailed a server. Noisy.
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Ophelia M.

Yelp
I loved everything about my recent experience at Edibles Restaurant & Bar, from the exposed brick walls to the cute chandeliers and delicious food--Edibles is the whole package. Stopped by for dinner and began my experience with a glass of pinot noir. They have a decent wine list (while not expansive, a good option for each varietal is in attendance) and the pinot was perfect. The salads are reportedly side size but I would say they're a bit bigger than that. I started things off with the beet salad, which was a flavorful blend of beets, greens, chevre, and candied nuts. It was amazing! For my main, I got the vegan pesto pasta (with shaved parmesan added so more of a vegetarian pesto pasta). It was flavorful and ample. I could have easily split it and the salad with a second person but it was so good--I ate the whole thing myself. They do have a few desserts on menu that sounded delicious but I was way too full! Next time! Get to it!
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Ava C.

Yelp
I haven't been to the restaurant lately but I'm confident it's still good . I'll still a favorite restaurant of many friends of mine!
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Tammra S.

Yelp
Stopped in for dinner on a Tuesday evening. What a great spot! The food was delicious, the service was fantastic, and I was able to park right outside the door. I was here meeting a work colleague, and I will definitely be bringing my family back to dine.
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Yaumaris A.

Yelp
Took my daughter here for lunch. The environment was casual, clean and had beautiful art. The service was not good at all and not friendly. The waiter didn't introduce himself and didn't smile once. Didn't even share the special of the day. The food was ok nothing extraordinary and extremely overpriced. I don't ever complain about food prices if it's worth it (not the case). I don't recommend this restaurant at all.
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Mike M.

Yelp
My wife and I visited for a date night recently and overall it was a very positive experience. We had reservations and were seated pretty quickly once we arrived while not slammed. The restaurant was definitely pretty busy for a Saturday evening. Our reservations were for 7, :00 p.m. maybe 7:15 so it was a little bit on the later side. Our waitress was not awesome as she was a little slow. We had to ask for refills. It didn't seem like she had a large section so that was a little disappointing. As for the food, everything we had was phenomenal. We had the tater tot appetizer. They were crunchy. They were hot. They came with a yummy aioli, No real issues at all. Ask for our entrees , that's where we had the only significant disappointment. I had picked edibles specifically because they had a lobster ravioli which is one of my wife's favorite dishes and they were sold out. She got the chicken french which was not amazing but was okay she said. I got One of the specials which was a lack of ram lollipops. They along with the vegetables and mashed potatoes were all fantastic. We did splurge and dessert as we had some time before we were headed to the comedy club and we got the bread pudding which was amazing. All in all was a positive experience though it was really disappointing that the one dish we went for wasn't available.

Nancy B.

Yelp
Had a reservation last night for 6 pm for the 3 of us to celebrate the holiday. We arrived on time but all the tables were full. One of the servers took our information and noted our table would be ready in a bit. Ok, I understand that a restaurant cannot force people to leave, however, we stood in the middle of the restaurant to 6:50 pm. My complaint was the complete lack of acknowledgement from the staff. They walked around us, by us, through us and nothing. No sorry it's taking so long, no offer to sit at the bar while we wait, no offer for a cocktail, no offer for an appetizer, etc. When we said we were leaving, nothing, no comment. Frustrating for an almost hour wait WITH a reservation made weeks ago.
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Madeline W.

Yelp
I have been to this restaurant before and the food was delicious then and it is even better! I had the steak with a pesto sauce with roasted potatoes with a side of grilled Brussel sprouts. The steak was mazing. It was seasoned very well and grilled thecway I like it. The pesto sauce that was on top was tasty as well. The potatoes were roasted perfectly, and the Brussel sprouts grilled nicely with very little charring. My friend had the crab bisque. She said it had a very good amount of crabmeat, was seasoned nicely, and was very dcharming. She also ordered the Mahi Mahi special. The sauce had a slightly sweet but she said the combination was delicious. It came with asparagus on the side.
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Janette T.

Yelp
A year since my last five stars for Edibles and I just want to mention that the quality of this restaurant remains just as fabulous as the first time I ate there. Elegant without being stuffy and a focus on extremely well seasoned food from a well-planned menu. The broccoli and cheese soup was delicious. My husband enjoyed his Caesar Salad and I had the special-of-the-day, Thai peanut chicken skewers with Asian cole slaw. Just supurb. Thank you for being such a reliable beacon of yummy dining, Edibles.

Philip P.

Yelp
Wonderful dinner before an RBTL show. Food was delicious, service was great and the atmosphere was a good as ever. One of our favorite spots.
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Grachelle J.

Yelp
Great food and drinks, great waitstaff (thanks, Lucy!) and pleasant ambiance. It was packed for Valentine's Day and thus was a bit loud inside, so not exactly a quiet romantic vibe. However, that wasn't too much of a problem. The portion sizes were very generous and there were more than enough leftovers to take home. The cost was about average: an appetizer (that was big enough to be an entree on its own), 2 entrees, and 3 mixed drinks came to just under $105 pre-tip. Will definitely return! Edit: also, many thanks for accommodating us being a bit late for the reservation!
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Jo-Ellen G.

Yelp
Awesome food and service. Love their cocktails! The truffle tots are the best ever.

Caleb B.

Yelp
Hands down THE BEST chicken french I've had in Rochester! Can't wait to go back and try something else!

Lucy M.

Yelp
Is it possible to give this restaurant six stars? From the moment we walked in the door to when we left the warmth and efficiency of the staff along with the marvelous food made for an awesome experience. Highlights, Chicken French and bread pudding, also well mixed craft drinks. According to our waiter the restaurant opened in 1996, no surprise they are well established in their beautiful building.
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emily c.

Yelp
Not used to the old days of slower life.. solid Italian restaurant. Reminds me of my days back in Jersey where the neighborhoods were Italian/Jewish. Most of the patrons were locals and the restaurant looked like in a local neighborhood. Attentive but I guess the city likes everything a bit faster. Drinks were good but a lot of the mixed drinks had ginger. Not my favorite. The restaurant is spacious but pretty full here in Rochester. Good idea to have reservations on weekends. My family and I had the popular dishes that everyone else had. I thought my French chicken was good. Appetizers were decent too. Yes they require credit card to hold the reservation.

Marilynne L.

Yelp
Black bean and quinoa burger the best anywhere. As a vegetarian for more than 65 years, Edible's is top tier. Thankfully, it's around the corner from me!
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Kristen L.

Yelp
Food is incredible at Edibles. Everything we ordered was fantastic but special raves from our kids about the chocolate cake.
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Sierra S.

Yelp
Always consistent, always fabulous! Jason at Edibles is what true restauranteur-ship is all about! Edibles made my New Years Eve in one to remember. I finished the night with their flourless molten chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream. Cheers to 2023

Rosalita C.

Yelp
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Rochester! Every entrée I've ever had there was delicious! I especially like the borscht, lobster ravioli, and the burger! The only complaint I have is that they don't make a Bloody Mary! Otherwise it's the best!

Kevin K.

Yelp
Great service and delicious food on a slow Thursday night. Excellent cocktail. Some of the best hot borscht ever, and an exceptional bolognese pasta, what's not to love. Great meal and great service at a reasonable price

Robbie D.

Yelp
Good food wrong drink way too loud in there was almost uncomfortable couldn't wait leave

Kathy T.

Yelp
LOVE this restaurant! Edibles is always a great choice for dining with friends, family, co-workers. Food is excellent and there is a variety of options. Staff is always friendly and kind and courteous. The restaurant is always clean and the food is always delicious. Recently I took someone there for the first time and they were wowed and while paying the check we were already planning our next meal at Edibles. Thank you!

Cheryl G.

Yelp
All around excellence! Service, ambiance and the food were all above par. Repeat visits to follow.
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Susan G.

Yelp
The food was fine, the restaurant is cute. Reservations were not helpful. We were supposed to be seated at 645, did not get seated until after 7. They were packed and no one waited on us until we said something to the owner. For waiting that long to get waited on, they should have at least comped our drinks- but we paid full price. We will not go back.

Deborah B.

Yelp
Great food, service and ambiance! It's a great place for spending time with friends. It's one of my favorite's in the city, top 10.
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Jose D.

Yelp
Food was great. Place was packed. Great thing we had reservations only down side was when we were sat at our table they forgot about us and we waited over 20 minutes and finally had to ask one of the many waitresses that passed our table on numerous times if someone was going to help our table. Place is pretty small so if you are going on the weekend make sure you have reservations.
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Martha S.

Yelp
Went there with my husband for our anniversary and it was fantastic! Great service and food was amazing. We had the duck legs and truffle tots. Loved the garlic aioli for the tots. I had the lobster ravioli- really good and huge portion! My husband had the braised oxtail with 5 cheese mac&cheese special. Oxtail was cooked perfectly and another huge portion! Highly recommend Edibles
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Carole S.

Yelp
Aprè theatre dinner meal was perfect! The seafood special was delicious - grilled swordfish served over broccolini and topped with clams casino stuffing. Hello tastebudsMy husband enjoyed the Old World Bolognese. To finish off dinner we shared the warm flourless chocolate torte served with vanilla ice cream - delish. We had a reservation & were seated promptly. Easy street parking. Their quaint small old world bar would be perfect for a quiet evening adult beverage. We'll be back again.
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Sema T.

Yelp
I was just in town for work and needed a dinner option for a joint team dinner. Edibles is so much bigger inside than you expect, they've got a great two-bar set up, and our 12 person group fit comfortably. The host and waitstaff were really friendly, and willing to seat half our party so they could start with cocktails while waiting for stragglers. Having moved away from the area, I love any opportunity to have some Chicken French, and it did not disappoint at Edibles. I'd also recommend the Moscow mule, even on a cold night.
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Thomas T.

Yelp
The restaurant has a nice modern and simple vibe. Had to try the chicken French, being it is a local staple. I thought the dish was really good, wish I saw it on more menus!

Thomas C.

Yelp
Exceptional. That's it. The atmosphere, the service from our host Rob, provided our family with a very confortable setting that we completely enjoyed. The food ... Executive Chef Billy Burkle is off the charts ... everything was full of flavor, looked delicious, tasted better and absolutely perfect. Mind blowing good. When you go, gotta have the truffle tots, I swear you won't eat tots any place else but here. A small prelude to an epic meal Highly recommended, Bravo Chef Burkle, Bravo Tommy C Sr.

Nancy L.

Yelp
Food is very good!! I live the atmosphere!! I highly recommend especially before a show at the RBTL!!

Eric F.

Yelp
Excellent food and services ! I always enjoy my evening at Edibles! It is a favorite dinner spot of mine
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Charlene B.

Yelp
As always, our dining experience was wonderful at Edibles. My friends and I tried different dishes and all of us were completely satisfied. We started our dinner with warm fresh rolls along with the beets, pecans with arugula salad. The salad is such a generous portion, that I asked if my husband and I can share it. Our friends had the velvety tomato bisque. It smelled and looked so good. If you like salmon, then you must try the salmon with glazed Brussel sprouts dish. It is my favorite. My husband devoured his ravioli with lobster dinner and our friends had the chicken with pasta. The ambiance is lively and our waitress was very attentive. Trust me, you will not be disappointed if you visit this restaurant.

Matt G.

Yelp
Party of five. Saturday eve. Service was great. Seated right away. Food was delish and came on time with great service. One star knock was for noise. It was so loud that we couldn't communicate at the table. Just sooo noisy that we had to either shout or read lips. Obviously popular restaurant with accessible parking but the noise!!

Bill F.

Yelp
Our favorite restaurant. Great menu well executed, impeccable service. Fine dining in an appropriately relaxed setting. It doesn't get any better.
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Asia W.

Yelp
Amazing food! We both got the burger and fries and loved it! The atmosphere is also very rustic and warm. Definitely recommend!
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Megan C.

Yelp
Full disclosure: I've only ever drank at Edibles and have yet to try any of their food items (though they look delicious and I've heard great things!) I've been for drinks after Fringe shows and go pretty much anytime following a trip to Writers and Books. I am a big big fan of their happy hour and daily specials - including no corkage fees, food specials, and 4-7 deals on drinks on Thurs & Fri. The bar space is smaller but usually pretty uncrowded. The interior/dining room is really cozy and looks out onto University for some great people watching. Bartenders there a friendly and prompt with a recommendation, which is great. They host a drag brunch on Sundays which is SUPER popular and looks like a ton of fun. I look forward to going back soon and enjoying some more cocktails at the bar, and actually eating someday as well!
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Sara S.

Yelp
The food was very good and the staff was nice, but service was pretty slow. They had run out of bread by the time our waiter offered it to us (7pm reservation) and it took almost 45 minutes for the appetizer to come out. Once the food came, we were very happy though! And the outdoor seating area was great. Overall it was a good experience and we would go back again.

Danielle D.

Yelp
Best chicken French in Rochester. Number eight something I didn't immensely enjoy there. Service has always been great as well.
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Kevin E.

Yelp
Amazing local restaurant, LGBT owned, with great food and service. The bar is adorable and has some Cute outdoor seating. Just a great atmosphere to gather

Gina M G.

Yelp
Pretty good vegan options and my chicken French was great. Get the gummy bear martini!

Emily C.

Yelp
Perfection. I went to Edibles for the first time tonight with my family and I cannot believe it took me so long to get there. The restaurant itself has a great vibe; mellow, artsy, intimate yet inviting. The hostesses were pleasant and welcoming, they knew of the reservation without having to look it up. Our waiter, Rob, was attentive, friendly, patient and easily answered any question we had about the menu or drinks. Now - the food. Executive Chef Billy Burkle is a wonder. Everything from the starters to the main dish was packed with flavor. We had ordered the truffle tots and with one bite I knew I'd never be able to enjoy tater tots anywhere else. They were golden, crunchy and the truffle flavor comes through without being overwhelming. I ordered the pork chop for dinner and I can honestly say I've never eaten anything more succulent. It came on the bone and that was all that was left when I was done with it. Perfectly cooked and seasoned, it melted in my mouth. I recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area or anyone having family visiting. My family and I will certainly be returning and I'm already looking forward to it.
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Sarah B.

Yelp
This place was ok and honestly I gave it 4 stars because the service was good but based on the food alone I would have given 3 stars. The bread pudding for dessert was the best part! So good! We got soups and burrata for appetizers which were decent. The maple glazed salmon was ok and the chicken de medici was also just ok. For the price you pay the food should be outstanding. Don't think I'll be going back to eat but would love to try the drag brunch.
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Shannon B.

Yelp
The food is amazing and the best staff! The chef creates fabulous food!! Great value for the money. The wine selection is great and the cocktails are perfect!