The Bar at 2Vine
| Location |
24 Winthrop Street, Rochester NY, 14604 ![[Directions]](/wiki/dd_start.png "Click for driving, walking, or bus directions from Google"){kind=small} |
| Hours |
| Monday-Thursday: 11:30AM to -11:00PM |
| Friday: 11:30AM to 12:00AM |
| Saturday: 5:00PM to 12:00AM |
| Sunday: Closed |
| Phone |
| 585 454 6020 |
| <contact AT 2vine DOT com> |
| Website |
![[WWW]](http://rocwiki.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/sycamore-www.png){kind=small} http://2vine.com |
| Reviews |
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Evite user reviews |
2 Vine doesn't have a sign, and it doesn't need one. Tucked pristinely and proud behind the Little Theatre, it was one of the premier and intriguing additions to the revitalization of the East End at the start of the 21st century. Hitting up the bar on a Monday or a Friday will put you shoulder to shoulder with some characters, and its vibe is definitely "look at me". It's more than a restaurant.
The shabby-chic decor is meticulously maintained, thanks to hands on ownership and management. Unlike most eateries that cut staff when business is slow , it refuses to skimp on service. There is always a bartender on duty, always a host, always a manager . Its relevance has little to do with trend, and more to do with the fact that it is a top-notch spot to dine. Its seafood is THE freshest and best quality in the city, and Jerry V's loyalty to local and seasonal produce ties at number one with Tony G. Yeah, once in a while a reservation might seat late but anyone who has ever worked in a restaurant knows that, unless the princesses from Kuwait are dining there, you seat people if they're there. If you don't, you aren't going to get in the business you need to maintain your standard. And if you have to be somewhere, and you make it known to the host and your server, you will be accomodated.
2 Vine is a fun place. It can be romantic, it can be raucous. What it has is undefinable, and critics can hate on some of the yuppies who like to get noticed there, but there is definitely no microwave. It's pricier than Mark's, but it is so worth it. Try it yourself.
Awards
2 Vine was awarded City Newspaper 2004 Readers' (and Critics') Choice Award for (Best High-End Restaurant).
2 Vine was awarded the Democrat & Chronicle's Rochester's Choice Award for "Fine Dining" in 2004, 2005, and 2007.1
The restaurant was voted ""Best Romantic Restaurant" in City Newspaper's 'Best Of' Awards in 2008 and 2009, and "Best Restaurant When Someone Else is Paying" and "Best Wine List" in 2008.23
Comments
Comments are located at 2 Vine/Talk.
