Park Avenue Pub 650 Park Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

"We were told it would be a one hour wait. We waited across the street at Magpie. After an hour with no call, we went back. The restaurant was 1/4 full. The host thanked us for out patience as if we didn't know he blew us off. The appetizers were excellent but the entrees were sub-par, tough meat, cold vegetables and rice, and the time gap between the first and second course was absurd. No espresso ... seriously? Not worth the wait, the poor service, or the food."

"Food was overpriced and pretty terrible, I went because I saw great reviews and it was close but I had 1 crab cake for $16 which was soggy and barely warm and the mozzarella and prosciutto was gross, melted and cold.. also $15 for a couple pieces. Only redeeming thing was the bartender was an absolute sweetheart. Soup was decent, but won’t be going back."

"This was such a lucky strike. we were in from out of town doing the college drop off, and after deliberating over many places trying to please everyone we almost made this choice at random. Everything about the place was a pleasant experience for weary travelers in need of a fine meal after the fast food attractions on the turnpike. Cheers to you folks for great food, healthy portions great service and cozy atmosphere."

"A hidden gem on Park Ave. This place was excellent. The food has quality ingredients and made with love. The best beef stroganoff I have ever ate. The waitress with the red hair was friendly and accommodating. Definitely visit again."

"Nice atmosphere. A little crammed in though. Bumping into other customers as your sitting there eating. My thoughts on the staff and bar tender are as such. The server. Was amazing very attentive at the right times. And the lady whom i believe to be one of the owners was polite and kind. The bar tender was very good. The drink i got though sadly was a bit off. The olive juice in the martinis was old and tasted off. The food... The appetizer was a perfect combination of smokey and cheesey and the balsamic glaze was a nice finish touch to amplify the notes of the mozzarella and prosciutto. Was thoroughly impressed wirh the dish being a chef myself. This set my sights too high I believe as the main dish was sadly sub par to anything ive ever had. As seen from the pics the presentation was sloppy like really sloppy, not even bordering on the thoughts or look of rustic. I ordered the duck. Now i will give them credit for the portion size, although it was cold and the "gravy" which i assumed to be an attempt on a demi glaze reduction, was not good at all. The sauce had a skin on it and tasted terrible. Sadly took away from the duck all together and ruined the dish atop the already sad presentation. The vegtables were nice. My friend's dish was actually very tasty. Chicken Alexander I believe. But then again from the pics you can see the sad sloppy set up as if it was from a buffet. Now being a chef my veiws and taste are different as such. But when im charged 25 dollars for a dish it could be done with a little more finesse. Like i said atmosphere was lovely and relaxed. But could be a very amazing experience if the kitchen stepped up a little more."