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When is a Hotel not a hotel.... when it is the Crescent Beach Hotel.
About 35 years ago, the Crescent Beach Hotel was really a hotel. But then it burned to the ground and the building that arose from the ashes was a party house popular for special events (weddings, anniversaries, business events, after-the-prom parties). It became a place noted for good food and enlarged its business to be a general dining room.
The feeling of the place is still large scale: chandeliers, plush carpeting, staircases. You enter in through the large glass and white metal front doors into a foyer area that leads to the bar on one side and the entry into the dining area on the other. The feeling of old fashioned style and grace is prevelant as you walk into the huge dining hall. It is very high-ceilinged with staircases on either side leading up to more dining areas on an open second floor that overlooks the first floor area. Across the large floor space, you can see the large windows looking out onto the formal garden and dining patio which borders on the beach. In summer, there is a second bar out in the patio area.
The menu is formal and traditional favorites: duck ala' orange, surf and turf, chicken french, lobster and crab cake. The prices are a bit above the local fare (but look at where you are!).
The food is served by Emily Post waitresses and waiters who expect you to be properly attired and to have your napkin in place and use the correct fork for the salad. Everything tasted good. BUT...... for all the atmosphere and catering-to and lah-de-dah, I have had chicken french at much cheaper prices at less fancy restaurants and it tasted the same.
So if you are into fanciness for fanciness sake then you will enjoy Crescent Beach.
One time or two every few decades is enough for me.
chicken french with a large salad with thousand island dressing Theme: AmericanPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 1372 edgemere driveDirections: route 104 (Ridge Road West) or Lake Ontario Parkway to Longpond Road, south to Edgemere Drive then east to the resaurantWebsite: http://www.crescentbeachinn.com/
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| | | | DaVinci's Restaurant: better than the Mona Lisa..... | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
Traditional Italian cuisine.
Quality and quantity is built into each and every meal.
From the menu: artichoke hearts, eggplant, calamari, escarole, zuppa, garlic bread, julienne insalata, cappelini, linguini, pasta al forno, ravioli, lasagna, chicken caccitori, gnocchi, sausage pizziola, and on and on.....
So if your mouth is now watering, then take a ride to DaVinci's (but get there before six or you stand in line).
Portions are large (I always get a doggie bag to take home) and rather expensive, but not overpriced.
chicken parmigiana is my favorite, with plenty of garlic bread Theme: ItalianPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 1550 West Ridge RoadDirections: Stone-Ridge Mall (mall at Stone Road and Ridge Road) from I-490 go to I-590 north or I-390 north. I-390 exit to Ridge Road, go east to Stone Road I-590 exit to route 104, go west (5 miles)....(route 104 turns into Ridge Road) until you get to Stone Road
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| | | | Schaller's Restaurant: Schaller's | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
This is like the Happy Days (movie/TV show) restaurant of Rochester.
They have three locations:
Irondequoit,NY http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/d6398/cd193/2/
Charlotte,NY http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/d6398/cc976/2/
Henrietta,NY http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/d6398/cd07d/2/
Each location has a bit of local history but basically they have the same venue.
Come-as-you-are whoever you are. Eclectic customer base, everyone looking for a tasty, fast, freshly-made meal. You step up to the counter, place your order, they yell it to the chef (about 5 feet away) who has six hands making as many meals simulataneously. And by the time they ring up the cost and you get your wallet out, the helpers are putting your food on the tray. You go to the booths or the tables inside or to the picnic sets outside. You enjoy a hot, somewhat greasy steak or hamburger or italian-sausage sandwich.
I could go for a shaved beef sandwich with fries right now. Theme: AmericanPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: see the individual town pages mentioned aboveDirections: see the individual town pages mentioned above
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