West Edge Restaurant & Lounge

3.6 (140)

$30 and under

American

284 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14608

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Romantic

The West Edge provides a polished casual experience in an inviting atmosphere, offering american cuisine and an expansive beverage choice to fit all palettes. Enjoy lounging comfortably with a martini and appetizer or choose full service dining inside, or out on our riverside patio. Our unique location proudly features wine preservation technology, as well as beer flights to accompany our full service bar. Amazing view of the city.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Beer Garden
Hours of operation
Brunch: Saturday-Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm Lunch: Wednesday-Friday 11:30am-5:00pm Saturday 3:00pm-5:00pm Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday 4:00pm-9:00pm Friday-Saturday 4:00pm-10:00pm
Website
http://www.westedgerestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Host your private gathering in our upstairs space. The surroundings are perfect for both corporate and social events. Our management team has over 75 years of experience in creating and executing special events. Let us transform our space to meet your event needs just for you and your guests. Limited and specialty menus available.
Private party facilities
Our Private "Upper Level" Dining room overlooks the bar and lounge and is available for parties of up to 32 people. Paired with our lower lounge area we can host private cocktail & Hors d'oeuvre parties for up to 50 people. Additionally the patio area can be reserved for parties of up to 122 guests.

Location
284 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14608
Neighborhood
Rochester
Cross street
Plymouth
Parking details
Parking labeled retail is available for all restaurant guests. Additional parking across the street and in a lot West of Corn Hill Landing.
Public transit
Wide variety of cab services and shuttles from area hotelsRTS stops located in close proximity
Entertainment
Check our website for any upcoming entertainment
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fresh Fried Calamari$11.00
Lemon Aioli & Spicy Marinara
Duck Fat French Fries$7.00
Roasted Garlic Aioli
Parm Truffle Fries$9.00
Deviled Eggs$6.00
Horseradish & Dijon, Black Garlic & Grana Padona, Crispy Broccoli Garnish
- Add Crab$10.00
Spiced Popcorn$4.00
Honey & Brown Butter
Risotto Fritters$7.00
Seasonal Vegetable Risotto Fried, Served with Duo Spicy Marinara & White Sauce
Crab Cakes$14.00
Jumbo Lump Crab, Veggies, Roasted Red Pepper Pesto, Lemon Aioli
Charcuterie Plate$16.00
Cured Meats & Cheese, House Mustard, Picked Berries & Sweety Drops
Tempura Fried Vegetables$8.00
Lemon Aioli Chili Soy Sauce

Starters

Carpaccio$11.00
CAB Tenderloin, Black Garlic Pudding, Chili Threads, House Smoked Salt
Roasted Mushrooms$12.00
Exotic Mushroom Blend with Bacon Jam, Pickled Berries, Goat Cheese & Six Minute Egg with Brioche
Inside - Out French Onion$7.00
Baguette, Caramelized Onions, Broiled Cheese over West Edge Signature Broth

Flatbreads

Chicken Confit$14.00
Garlic Naan, White Sauce, Goat Cheese, Scallions, Cabot Cheddar
Caprese$11.00
Garlic Naan, Olive Oil, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil
Chef Feature
Ask your Server for Today's Creation

Sides

Asparagus$7.00
Broccolini$6.00
Bleu Cheese Risotto$7.00
Dauphinoise Potatoes$8.00
Mac & Cheese$6.00
Truffle Mac$9.00
Starter Salad$5.00
Beet Quinoa$6.00

Main

Truffle Mac & Cheese$24.00
Cavatappi, Three Cheese Mornay, Asparagus, Shaved Black Italian Truffles
Pearl Barley Risotto$19.00
Parmesan, Wild Mushroom Blend, Broccoli, Six Minute Egg
Pan Seared Duck Breast$25.00
Beet Quinoa & Broccolini
Cast Iron Chicken$22.00
Basil Butter, & Biscuits & Broccolini
Scallop Feature$26.00
Diver Scallops with a Bleu Cheese Risotto and Asparagus Tips
Char Grilled Flank Steak$25.00
Broccolini, 3 Cheese Dauphinoise Potatoes, Silk Trumpet Butter

Salads

Chicken $6, Steak $8, Crab Cakes $10, Scallops $12

Spinach Salad$12.00
Baby Leaves, Hard Boiled Egg, Sunflower Seeds, Goat Cheese, Warm Bacon Dressing, Exotic Mushrooms
Duck & Mushroom Salad$16.00
Duck Confit, Wild Mushrooms, Pickled Red Onions, Field Greens, Mustard Vinaigrette
Public Market Salad$11.00
Rochester Public Market Vegetables, Field Greens, Green Dressing
Boston Bibb Wedge$13.00
Hydroponic Bibb, Applewood Bacon, Sweety Drops Red Onion, Heirloom Tomatoes, West Edge Blue Cheese

Sandwiches

Bistro Filet$18.00
Beef Filet with Wild Mushrooms, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Dijon Aioli
Chorizo Lamb Burger$17.00
White Bean and Kalamata Sauce, Goat Cheese, Greens
DLT$16.00
Duck, Berry Aioli, Greens & Heirloom Tomatoes
Caprese Club$14.00
Brioche, Grilled Eggplant, Eggplant Chips Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato, Aioli
Grilled Chicken$15.00
Garlic Aioli, Lettuce, Heirloom Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Provolone Cheese
Corned Beef$15.00
House Corned Beef, Braised Red Cabbage, Swiss Cheese, IPA Mustard
Grilled Cheese$15.00
Gluten Free Bread, Goat Cheese, Red Onion & Tomatoes with side Public Market Salad

Dessert

Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart$8.00
Ice cream$7.00
Seasonal Puff Pastry$6.00

What 140 people are saying

West Edge Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6

3.6 based on all time ratings

3.6Food
3.6Service
4.1Ambience
3.2Value

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140 Reviews

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Rocdiner
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 5, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Terrible food and service. Back and forth. Undercooked. Ruined our night.
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OpenTable Diner
Upstate NY1 review
3.0
Dined on July 29, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was ok. Decent portion size for the price. Food wasn't as hot as it should have been. My boyfriend sent his plate back to get it reheated. The waiter came back out with just the sides and no meat. He was told he was getting a fresh steak. They should have brought the whole plate together. By the time his steak was done he was ready to go and it still wasnt hot. Our anniversary dinner was ruined.
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Brunchfiend Gold
New York City66 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 29, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was decent, but the presentation was off. Service was absent. The view is amazing. Been a couple times and it's just too consistently inconsistent to recommend
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thankful Gold
Naples62 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 27, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, location and service. We were in town for an overnight and found this restaurant online. Glad we did!
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shirleyk
Charleston3 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 8, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We loved the setting overlooking the Genesee River and the Susan B/Frederick D Bridge. We were looking forward to our first visit to the West Edge--had been here before under different ownership. Wait staff was friendly and took our drink order immediately. We wanted some time to talk and then gave our order about 20 minutes after arriving. Took longer to get our meals than we expected, particularly given the restaurant was only half full. One order came with the wrong side, crab cakes were lukewarm, very little aioli, and not lump crab as the staff person promised, scallops were perfect. Took ten minutes to get the correct side and more aioli. By that time the crab cakes were stone cold. The shared desert--brownie cookie and ice cream--was excellent. However, only one person in our threesome really enjoyed her meal. We'd love to come back--love the setting--but probably won't.
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Chip
New York City36 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 4, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We were disappointed in everything except the outdoor dining and view. The food was overpriced. The meat and cheese appetizer was an embarrassment for to price. Wine selection was limited and the service was only faor.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal. Great service. Great location and abiance overlooking the river and city skyline. Parking was convienent and easy so close to downtown
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 9, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Had run out of dessert menu. Food good overall but slightlyoverpriced. Great ambiance.
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KristenMarie
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 9, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I have known of the place for quite some time and had always wanted to give it a try simply for the outdoor view but I avoided it due to the bad reviews. I should have known better as someone who has served in fine dining for years that reviewers are often ridiculously pretentious.... the food, ambiance and service was great! If they had some candles / patio lights it would have been perfect. I absolutely would recommend this establishment.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 4, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was fantastic, once she realized that the server we were supposed to have had never stopped by the table she took care of us immediately. The food was very good, but it took 45 minutes for 2 salads and 1 appetizer. That was far too long. On top of waiting 15 minutes for our original server to arrive, that's a 1 hour wait.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Beer Garden
Hours of operation
Brunch: Saturday-Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm Lunch: Wednesday-Friday 11:30am-5:00pm Saturday 3:00pm-5:00pm Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday 4:00pm-9:00pm Friday-Saturday 4:00pm-10:00pm
Website
http://www.westedgerestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Host your private gathering in our upstairs space. The surroundings are perfect for both corporate and social events. Our management team has over 75 years of experience in creating and executing special events. Let us transform our space to meet your event needs just for you and your guests. Limited and specialty menus available.
Private party facilities
Our Private "Upper Level" Dining room overlooks the bar and lounge and is available for parties of up to 32 people. Paired with our lower lounge area we can host private cocktail & Hors d'oeuvre parties for up to 50 people. Additionally the patio area can be reserved for parties of up to 122 guests.

Location
284 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14608
Neighborhood
Rochester
Cross street
Plymouth
Parking details
Parking labeled retail is available for all restaurant guests. Additional parking across the street and in a lot West of Corn Hill Landing.
Public transit
Wide variety of cab services and shuttles from area hotelsRTS stops located in close proximity
Entertainment
Check our website for any upcoming entertainment
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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West Edge Restaurant & Lounge

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Social

Fresh Fried Calamari$11.00

Duck Fat French Fries$7.00

Parm Truffle Fries$9.00

Deviled Eggs$6.00

Spiced Popcorn$4.00

Risotto Fritters$7.00

Crab Cakes$14.00

Charcuterie Plate$16.00

Tempura Fried Vegetables$8.00

Starters

Carpaccio$11.00

Roasted Mushrooms$12.00

Inside - Out French Onion$7.00

Flatbreads

Chicken Confit$14.00

Caprese$11.00

Chef Feature

Sides

Asparagus$7.00

Broccolini$6.00

Bleu Cheese Risotto$7.00

Dauphinoise Potatoes$8.00

Mac & Cheese$6.00

Truffle Mac$9.00

Starter Salad$5.00

Beet Quinoa$6.00

Main

Truffle Mac & Cheese$24.00

Pearl Barley Risotto$19.00

Pan Seared Duck Breast$25.00

Cast Iron Chicken$22.00

Scallop Feature$26.00

Char Grilled Flank Steak$25.00

Salads

Spinach Salad$12.00

Duck & Mushroom Salad$16.00

Public Market Salad$11.00

Boston Bibb Wedge$13.00

Sandwiches

Bistro Filet$18.00

Chorizo Lamb Burger$17.00

DLT$16.00

Caprese Club$14.00

Grilled Chicken$15.00

Corned Beef$15.00

Grilled Cheese$15.00

Dessert

Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart$8.00

Ice cream$7.00

Seasonal Puff Pastry$6.00

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Additional information

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