Roux

Lovely little bistro, great ambience, our brunch service was very good. Food was quite nice but a few issues: the "waffle sammie" is not a sammie, must be eaten with knife and fork - but very tasty. The "hash" was not prepared as a classic hash but was very good vegetable preparation. As long as you're flexible, it's fine, a great option for Rochester.

What a lovely brunch! We had a cocktail and a specialty coffee drink, both of which were perfect. We had the Camambert as an appetizer. I’d expected plain melted Camambert with some accoutrements, but the Camambert was soft with an amazing jellied fig spread with an excellent balance of fresh herbs that cut perfectly through the sweetness. For the main course we had the croque madam and the Waffle Sammy. Once again the flavors were perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of richness, acid, and flavor. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The seating was a bit tight, yet it felt more cozy than constricting. The servers were very attentive and kind. Can’t wait to come back for dinner!

We made a meal of the apps & my faves were the beets! Seasonal in the fall so get them while you can! Dressed atop a luscious spread of fluffy cheese & topped with a toasted, nutty granola-like crunchy topping. Perfect bites that hit all the sweet, savory, crunchy, rich, smooth & healthy notes! YUMMMM!

We visited Roux directly after landing in Rochester, having found it through a quick Google search for restaurants. Roux’s quaint, quietly sophisticated interior (with the option of outside dining) felt welcoming. Our server, Abigail, thoroughly knew the menu and directed us to cocktails and entrees that suited us well. Our drinks - In the flowers (vodka with fruit and floral aromatics) and Kentucky Buck (bourbon with a little fizz from ginger beer) - were refreshing. We shared an arugula salad which lived up to its description of parmesan richness. The two entrees were well seasoned. The Duck leg confit’s plum sauce was delicious and the duck fat fried potatoes had a crisp crust and creamy interior; the Crispy Pork’s herb sauce balanced the meatiness of the pork. We enjoyed Roux. Our server, Abigail, made the dining experience wonderful!