Grinnell's Restaurant

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Location
1696 Monroe Ave [Directions] Brighton
Hours (as of August 2009)
Monday - Thursday: 5:00PM to 10:00PM
Friday - Saturday: 5:00PM to 11:00PM
Sunday: 4:30PM to 9:00PM
Phone
585 244 3710
Accessible
Yes
Alcohol
Yes
Website
[WWW]http://www.GrinnellsRestaurant.com
Reviews
[WWW]RochesterCityNewspaper.com

Grinnell's is located northwest of Twelve Corners on Monroe Avenue and was opened in 1961 by brothers Fred and Al Grinnell; in 1979, second generation first cousins, Rick DeMitry and David Grinnell continued the family tradition. An owner welcomes the patrons to the restaurant and will sometimes check on the table.

The restaurant is known for its steak, seafood, and chops. The menus, which remain centered around classic, upscale American and Italian, are posted on the website. Reservations are suggested.

In 2006 or 2007, the interior of the restaurant was remodeled, giving it less of a golf theme, and adding natural, contemporary wood and glass features. An upright player-piano plays quiet jazz.

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2007-02-08 22:50:49   Long time supporters of this restaurant-we love it! —PeteB


2007-05-21 16:35:48   I visited this restaurant last night for a graduation dinner. The new ambiance was pleasing. Our service was decent. The food was well executed but staid. The Chicken French and Tilapia with Teriyaki Sauce were two tasty dishes, and they did compel me to eat slowly and savor each delicious bite. —BenMargolis


2008-03-19 14:59:06   I have dined at Grinnell's twice and must say that it is excellent. The service was fantastic and the food was extremely well prepared and full of flavor. I would suggest the shrimp cocktail (might be the best cocktail sauce I have ever had)and the artichokes french. Crablegs and the filet are also superb. 4.5 stars. —BeauWilson


2009-09-07 21:57:32   I have eaten at Grinnells probably a hundred times. Though it's been open since 1961, it never ceases to amaze me the number of people who have never eaten here before. The crowd is definitely older - and my wife and I are often the youngest people in the room (early 30s) - but the everything is quality. The bartenders know what the heck they're doing... the steak offerings are fantastic and not overly expensive. Many nights I go vegitarian and just get a double order of artichokes french and they're outstanding - never chewy or woody. Go to Grinnell's. —DavidGottfried