Side Bar

242 South Ave, Rochester
(585) 454-2477

Recent Reviews

Berlin 1987

Excellent service! Good food. Got take out and thus cannot comment on atmosphere, but I can see it being enjoyable.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Nipsey Hussle, Loaded Jerk Fries

Sarah R.

Please note: the happy hour listed on their website is incorrect. My friend and I arrived at approximately 4:15 for happy hour and planned on getting food and drinks. We let the bartender know we were there for happy hour and both selected the same cocktail, one made with henny and champagne (perhaps the bad and boujee? I'm blanking on the name). The bartender proceeded to make both drinks before realizing the bar was out of Hennessy and asked to substitute Crown instead, stating they were "pretty much the same." (Of note: half of the cocktails did feature Hennessy in it, so I was very surprised they were entirely out). It was very awkward to be asked about a substitution when the drink was complete sans that and at no point were we asked if we'd prefer something different, so we reluctantly accepted. The bartender inputted our cocktails into the system and said that the cocktail must be excluded from happy hour, as it was not ringing up at the correct price. He then stated happy hour was from 5 pm to 7 pm, which is why the cocktail was ringing up full price. We showed him where it stated on the side bar's own website that happy hour was from "12 pm noon to 7 pm" and he said it must've been a typo on someone's part and that he'd ring his sister (the manager) to confirm that happy hour started at 5 pm and he would not be honouring it. The ambiance was.... fine, but the service and drink quality were so poor that it left an extremely bad taste in my mouth (that wasn't just that cocktail) to pay $15 (after tax) for a subpar cocktail. The only reason we'd been eager to check it out was for the happy hour, but we absolutely will not be returning. If you're looking for a cocktail worthy of that price, go next door to the Vesper for phenomenal food and service.

Michael Cook

Nice lil out of the way spot. That's about all I can say, ordered a apple long island and a coke, it took 25 minutes and they forgot the 10oz 4 dollar coke so when they did bring it it was FLAT!!!! Overall it was disappointing.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 2

Charles Muscato

Will is owner he is a great person worked his way up and you can tell his food and staff are all awesome atmosphere is great like a family just love it there. Cmuscato 716 boy . 4 to north dirty o.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Short Ribs with Mac Salad Box, Jerk Chicken Salad Box, Beef Short Ribs with Baked Macaroni and Cheese Box, Jerk Chicken with Baked Macaroni and Cheese Box, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Jerk Chicken Wrap, Loaded Jerk Fries, Lemon Twist

Thomas Sweed

Wonderful food and drinks from a great atmosphere. I can't wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken Fries

Lisa Thomas

I loved it there very nice mature

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Beef Short Ribs with Mac Salad Box, Jerk Chicken Salad Box, Whiting Fish with Baked Macaroni and Cheese Box, Jerk Chicken French Fries, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Jerk Chicken Wrap, Fried Mac and Cheese

Shonda Mary

I ordered the jerk fries along with the beef short ribs and mac n cheese. The jerk fries were delicious but there was more fries and sauce than chicken. Those beef short ribs horrible. The ribs were tough and cut into tiny pieces without the bone in which I have never had before. The mac n cheese was ok.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Gucci BB

Delicious food! Order it on grubhub all the time, and decided to try dining in...Think I'll stick to grub-hubbing it.The one bartender made great drinks but was miserable looking the whole time. Not a single smile, didn't ask how anything was, barely spoke to us... kinda just glared and made us feel uncomfortable, total vibe killer.Compliments to the chefs, tho, cause that food is delicious!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

M Maurice

Security was respectful yet thorough. The bar was populated with beautiful faces. We had ordered through a delivery service twice prior to going. We liked the food each time. We were not disappointed when we dined in. We felt safe and the food and service was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yoneth Moulton

Love it here always, food is great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Loaded Jerk Fries

Ashley Miller

This little bar is soo cute. It's a whole vibe from the inside to the patio. Loved it. The food the Tupac wrap is a must try.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: The ODB Egg Roll, Jerk Chicken Wrap

Jaquil Hoyte

I love it , liquor selection top tier, bartender friendly, food good, nice and low key.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

tonde mufudzi

Nestled On the South side of downtown Rochester this is a perfect hide out for anyone looking for good food service and great atmosphere The ambience in this place is phenomenal The only bar to my knowledge that will serve you any drink in an actual glass in downtown Rochester I really love the attention to detail And how knowledgeable this staff is when it comes to the drinks menu

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Key Betts

First time there an I absolutely loved it and the food and drinks are delicious ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

April McCloud

The food wasn't great. I might grab a drink next time, but definitely no food. The drinks are also overpriced.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

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