Beale Street Cafe

Location	Beale Street Cafe, 4-2008
689 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
1930 Empire Blvd Penfield
Phone
585 271 4650 - South Avenue
585 216 1070 - Penfield
Hours (as of June 2009)
South Avenue:
Monday-Thursday: 11:30AM to 10:00PM
Friday/Saturday: 11:30AM to Midnight
Sunday: 2:00PM to 9:00PM
Penfield:
Monday-Thursday: 11:00AM to 9:00PM
Friday/Saturday: 11:00AM to 11:00PM
Sunday: 12:00PM to 9:00PM
Website
http://www.BealeStreetCafe.com/
Reviews
EatOutRochester 06/06

Beale Street Cafe is a restaurant with two locations in the area. The South Avenue restaurant is at the intersection with Gregory Street, (Live Map) a block from Lux. There's a pizza place right across the street if you're drunk and need an inexpensive bit of food. The Penfield restaurant (Webster zip code) is just north on Empire Boulevard from Baytowne Plaza.

Good atmosphere, live blues on weekends, and for some reason the serve N'awlins style food but name the restaurant after a Memphis street? On the plus side, they serve crawdads.

Beale Street was awarded the Democrat & Chronicle's Rochester's Choice Award for "Cajun" in 2007.¹

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2008-04-30 23:17:29   Having heard good things about this place, I went there one day for dinner. It's pretty cheap but... I was underwhelmed with everything I had. It's probably the fourth best Barbeque place in Rochester. It's probably a taste thing, since I prefer Memphis/Texas Style barbeque to Louisiana style. —NoahLeaf

2008-07-27 09:51:21   Had dinner at the Webster location last night - Tried the Etoufees delicacy made with the Cajun Holy Trinity - peppers, onions and celery. Had the chicken on a bed of rice, and smothered in a tangy roux based gravy sauce with the Trinity. It was DELICIOUS and a very large helping (couples could get a second plate and share this). Wait staff was very courteous and responsive. Will go back some Tuesday or Wednesday to catch the Blues. —BradMandell

2008-07-31 16:39:41   I'm not too high on the food at this place. Last time I went I got a meatloaf sandwich that was dry and bland. However, the food is fairly affordable and the ambiance in the bar makes it a decent place to stop in for a drink. —JohnHavard

2008-12-09 12:39:02   Good atmosphere but the food pales in comparison to the Dino. Apparently, the chef hasn't met a meal that doesn't deserve mountains upon mountain of cajun spicings added to it. The etouffee should have been better than it was or I at least should have been able to taste something beyond the cajun spice. —BatGuano

2009-03-06 13:36:30   Just had lunch there today, and I don't think I'll be going back. Prices are ridiculous...$12.99 for a fish fry that is nothing special at all, in fact lesser quality than many other establishments, and higher priced. The pulled pork sandwich was on a 1/2 stale plain roll, and the pork seemed like it was from a package or something, dry and boring. I think they are trying to be something they aren't. I used to like this place, but the last 2 times it's been pretty disappointing....I'm done trying. Long Live Dinosaur! —Bolin

2009-05-13 19:50:49   someone mentions Beale St. in N.O.? can I get a road map? back up from the bar...I think you're thinking of Bourbon St. in N.O. I've thought it's a strange mix only because they lean heavy on touting 'Louisiana-style' food, but why not some Cajun/Creole music AND the blues? food alone doesn't bring people to Beale St. (Memphis) or Bourbon St. (N.O.). —jschmidt

After trying Unkle Moe's the other day, I don't think I'll ever be back to Beale other than maybe for a beer or two. The food here just doesn't cut it.

—JohnHavard

2009-05-17 09:03:30   Stopped in for a late lunch when we were out walking around the South Wedge. I had the Pittsburgh sandwich, my husband had wings. Everything was just okay. It wasn't terrible but it also wasn't super tasty. I agree with a prior poster- I must prefer Memphis style BBQ to Louisiana style because I think Dinosaur is far superior to Beale St. The bar is nice though, we would come back for drinks (we both had hurricanes with lunch and they were the highlight). —ShawnaLusk

2009-10-05 07:40:33   Been here many times and must say that my favorite ribs in the city are served here. Last visit did nothing to change my mind. Meat fell off the bone and there was just enough sauce to add right amount of flavor.On the other hand, my wife's etouffee had so much spice on it that she hardly could eat it.As always the bartender and wait staff did a great job. —almorinelli

2009-10-05 12:58:49   Owner is not gay friendly. People have been asked to leave the restaurant. —LoisGraham