Grace & Disgrace

Simply wonderful. Our evening (unfortunately no walk ins - reservation only) started with a hot towel and a friendly chat with our host/bartender/establishment co-owner about the menu. I ordered their signature Old Fashioned cocktail, a fantastic twist on my favorite drink that elevated a basic drink beyond what I could have ever done myself - seriously, if you like Old Fashioneds you have to try it - along with a few other cocktails on the menu. While they have beer and the makings for other classic drinks, the drink menu they have is finely tuned and diverse to accommodate all different tastes so do yourself a favor and stick to it. For food we ordered the Lamb Pops (wow, perfectly seasoned and seared) and Wagyu Dumplings with a chocolate fudge brownie for dessert. The food was delicious but portions are meant to complement the drinks, not to be the main course. I have been to many fine dining establishments in town and when I read about this place in passing I was surprised that I had not heard of it earlier. The atmosphere was intimate and cozy, seating no more than 15-20 at a time. Our host was happy to chat about the menu as well as his day job making specialty craft ice (see photo) for restaurants across WNY. Our only regret was not learning about this place earlier. We will certainly be returning. Dietary restrictions: From what the owner told us, one of the purposes of their reservation only policy is to prepare ahead of time to accommodate any communicated dietary restrictions. Kid-friendliness: It's a cocktail bar and while they offer several alcohol free variations of their cocktails, the atmosphere is very quiet and adult oriented.

The cocktails, food, and hospitality you will enjoy at Grace & Disgrace is some of the best, top-tier Rochester has to offer. The owners have the utmost respect for cocktails. The menu is versatile and features classics crafted both traditionally and with a touch of G&D creativity. They also have original's on the menu, most of which are in the classic style, limited ingredients. Each of the cocktails has such a depth of taste and fantastic presentation. The service is very warm, friendly, and engaging. They also do have some very nice bar tools and ingredients for sale like jiggers, strainers, shakers, spoons, bitters, and books.

Grace and Disgrace is the most premiere experience in the greater Rochester area. I’ve lived here for about seven years and have been to various different locations that tried to capture the atmosphere Grace and Disgrace has established however they’ve each fallen short in some way. G&D mixes personality, vibes, passion, and class in the perfect bundle. Everything ranging from the drinks to food was perfect. I don’t think anywhere else I’ve been to in Rochester could possibly match the experience I’ve had here. In a way, I feel like I’ve been to Grace and Disgrace before although it was my first time. That’s how well the atmosphere they’ve cultivated has felt. I will make sure to come here as much as I can for every occasion. Thank you guys. It’s been amazing!