Rooney's Restaurant

I love coming to Rooney's! The service is always excellent, the food is always excellent and it feels cozy and not at all pretentious like so many other places. I've had the duck and scallops escargot and plantain shrimp. The duck is consistently cooked perfectly and the scallop portion was very sizable for the price. The escargot is so creamy and savory! I love it here. Consistently great service and food. Not much else necessary to say!

Everything was perfect from the moment we entered. The staff is incredibly friendly and professional. The bar area is separate from the dining room and welcomes you with polished wood and well-stocked shelves. The dining room has an old world appeal with a fireplace and exposed brick that is warm and inviting. The food was excellent with just the right portion size. Our entire experience was enjoyable. We have already made recommendations to friends and can't wait to go back.

We are in Rochester for the PGA Championship. I scoped out restaurant options to seek a venue enjoyable, elegant ambiance and good service. Rooney's came highly recommended by locals. In fact the manager at Tournedos Steakhouse said Rooney's was a favorite.

Rooney's was a bright star. With excellent service provided by Alec, cocktails created superbly and a diversified menu with selections where anyone could be pleased, Rooney's was a gem.

A hidden gem.

The building is of old style history and we could hear each other talk!
At our table was a former Rochester resident who had never dined who said that Rooney's is now on his must list.

You’d never expect that down a beaten path you’d find one of the best hidden gems in Rochester! A cozy, comfy spot with an incredible staff and food. The menu was small (always a great sign) and we got crab cake, escargot, salmon and Duck breast. Blown AWAY! Both chefs have been there for decades and take extreme pride in their hard work. We assumed there was a saucier (turns out there isn’t, and it’s just the handiwork of the extremely talented chefs!) because of how well the flavors came together. Will 100% be back and highly excited to share our experience.

What a gem of a place!!!! Food was delicious!!!!! We had a beautiful dinner and looking forward to go back!

Teres major, rack of lamb, shrimps, escargot, and the crème brulee ooohhhh lala AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

Food was excellent. Nice choices of seafood, beef and they even had a duck selection. Great selection of wine from around the world.

Service was outstanding. Very friendly and on top of things.

Atmosphere was good. Nice brick interior and the fireplace was a nice touch.

We went here looking for a classy fancy dinner. We definitely were not disappointed! From the wait staff to the food, everything was great! Food was prepared perfectly and the flavor was on point. Can't wait to dine here again

Visiting the area. Staff were attentive and helpful, knowledgeable, and professional.

Salmon ratatouille was fabulous. Crab cake was delectable.

Restaurant was loud with a crowd but quieted later on.

It's a bit pricey. Absolutely worth it, but be prepared.

Girlfriend and I went to Rooney’s last night for Valentine’s Day. Every thing we ordered was cooked perfectly and delicious. We had the plantain crusted shrimp with mango salsa, salads, and beef tenderloins with potatoes and brussel sprouts. Excellent service. Can’t wait to go back!

Impeccable service. Meal (steak) was perfectly cooked. Creme brulee was served split. Didn't see that coming. Intimate atmosphere is perfect for date night ❤ Accessibility could be improved upon.

Just such a great place. Cozy and stylish atmosphere. I had the absolute best scallops ever and the service is exceptional. If I could give 6 stars I would. Thinking about it don't just go.

Glad to be back in a familiar setting. All the waitstaff, including our server Alex, remain top notch; you won't get a better dining experience anywhere else in Rochester! There wasn't a cellphone in sight--guests were focused on their companions and on their plates. The first dish is the Plantain Crusted Jumbo Shrimp, mango salsa and curry butter. The second dish is the Fire Grilled C.A.B - N.Y. Strip Steak, roasted fingerling potatoes, fresh asparagus, rosemary aioli.

We absolutely love Rooney’s! It is so classy and the atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner. The wait staff is amazing and we especially enjoy when Alex is our waiter. He is always so entertaining and welcoming.
The food has always been fantastic!! We’ve never been disappointed or bored with the menu. Highly recommend the crème brûlée. And we will be continuing to dine here and recommend to friends.

Great little spot that's intimate and delicious. Very low-key with excellent service. I can't wait to go back.

Absolutely amazing. Everything was fantastic. Great wine pairing. Great atmosphere. We are planning to come back for our wedding anniversary dinner.

Best ratatouille I've ever had, and the salmon shone beside it. Definitely eager to try more from this menu, and excited to see what's on the next.

This place is probably the last classy gem in Rochester! We arrived in Rochester on a Monday evening and Rooney's was one of only a few nice restaurants open. We got to the restaurant at 8:40pm. We essentially had the whole place to ourselves. The staff was excellent and treated us with the best service. We enjoyed the crab cake, salmon and duck entrees. Everything was fresh, seasonal and well-seasoned, which speaks volumes because I'm quite the well-traveled foodie. I appreciated the old school, traditional charm and atmosphere. Nice ambience. I wish more places in Rochester actually cared enough to execute the level of class, service and kindness as Rooney's.

This is an amazing place. Everything we had was delicious. I had a wagyu NY strip steak. Omg melted in your mouth. My girl had a Rack of Lamb. It's more upscale restaurant, but for what you pay the flavors of everything is well worth it.

Second time coming to this place. The food was excellent and made for interesting, unique flavor combinations. Service was prompt and efficient. Will certainly return soon.

So glad we took a chance on a new place. I had the butternut squash and sage soup, Ceasar salad and chicken roulade- very delicious except the potatoes under which were flavorless, but I didn't need them anyway. Hubby had slow roasted salmon and a Caesar salad. We enjoyed our time here and having the wait staff take excellent care of us, including our server who knew a touch of sign language to try to communicate with my husband. We'll be back sometime for sure.