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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in CITY Magazine. Updated September 2026.
Pane Vino On The River · Riverfront
A patio beside the Genesee River gives Pane Vino its waterfront setting. The kitchen serves Italian classics and Rochester-style chicken French. Take a riverside table in warm weather.
Swiftwater Brewing Company · South Wedge
A South Wedge brewery beside the Genesee riverside trail, with outdoor tables and a kitchen serving more than standard brewery fare. Settle onto the patio with a beer flight.
TRATA: The Restaurant At The Armory · Pittsford
The Culver Road Armory restaurant rises across three levels, with a rooftop beer garden and outdoor seating. Take a table outside when the weather allows and order from the seasonal American menu.