Salute Wine Bar & More - Rochester

Our first visit was on the afternoon during a heavy downhill ride and after that drive through numerous roadways to get to rochester, and after the check into our bait and switch hotel room, we needed a break. lightly occupied, we chose a high seat on the chair instead of the lounge area. this was a good choice, as it was calmer and offered a view of the rainstorm. some cerle in a wheelchair smoking a zigarette parked right in front of us for a past we thought was strange. other than that, we enjoyed a Chilean sea bass and fruita de mare with large grilled garnels for dinner together with a bottle malbec, kreml brule and scotch dessert. the next afternoon we returned for a few drinks, but on a Saturday afternoon we were understaffed and I had to tell the food server how to make a gin martini. they did not wear tanquery gin. Friday is the best, Saturdays, not so much.

Everything was very nice. Food was outstanding. We were surprised, however, to notice that a 20% tip was automatically added to our bills. Review your bills closely.

We ate around 5:30 pm. The place was almost dead. Not sure if that’s usual. It was nice. Felt exclusive almost. Service was decent and the food was good. No real complaint. Flavor of the chicken wings was great. Ginger something. I can not recall. A little sweet and a little spicy. It was truest appetizer sized. Wished we had more. The antipasto plate was a little different from what I’m used to seeing. Not bad, but different. They served a few pieces of meat and cheese with fruit. Seemed like more of a wine pairing tray than an antipasto, but it was nice. The berry blend wash fresh and perfect. Also had the grilled Caesar salad with chicken. I enjoyed this very much. I would definitely return when in the area.

Overall, good meal for late morning breakfast. Nothing special for Mother's Day which was disappointing. Wasn't sure they were open, looked to still be cleaning up from the night before...at 11am. Mimosas were $20....promptly cancelled those. It's a great night spot, we want to give you 5 stars Salute, we've been there several times, this last visit was disappointing....c'mon.

Out for a friend’s birthday. Server was very busy with tables in the area but not experienced. I had to ask the host to take our order, as we were on a time crunch, meeting the babysitter. Fountain drinks were only refilled once, requested side of ranch, twice, but it was never delivered. Food was average to low quality, lasagna didn’t seem like it was made on prem, lobster ravioli had slivers of meat, side salad was in a bowl the size of my head and $12! Chicken wings were described as coming with a cucumber cup, when delivered it was sliced zucchini and carrots fashioned into a circle. Left uneaten. Would not return or recommend.