| Location |
1696 Monroe Ave ![[Directions]](/wiki/dd_start.png "Click for driving, walking, or bus directions from Google"){kind=small} Brighton |
| Hours (as of January 2010) |
| 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://rocwiki.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/sycamore-www.png){kind=small} http://www.GrinnellsRestaurant.com |
| Reviews |
|
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
2009-12-12 16:02:13 I have been a customer of Grinnell's for quite some time. The Special Italian Salad is, in my opinion, one of the premier salads in the Rochester area. —illegalEAGLE
2010-01-22 21:10:27 After talking about going for a number of years finally visited with another couple. It is a meat lovers dream. Both the fried peppers and mushroom apps were very well done. I had the prime rib which was very lean and cooked excellent. My wife opted for the mixed grill that came with with enough meat to feed a small country. After trying her pork chop I wish I had chosen that.Our friends both were also happy with their meals, one having a T bone and the other a seafood dish. The service was very good and by Roch chop house standards the prices were quite reasonable. See no reason not to return. —almorinelli
2010-03-15 16:09:35 This place is a Rochester classic. It is a bit more pomp than circumstance, but they have the best french'ed dishes (artichokes french, chicken french etc.) in town. Great steaks and decent seafood. I would say that it is similar to Black and Blue, but I like Grinnells better because they make the drinks stronger and at least in my experience, you don't get the obnoxious Pittsfordites there. The last two times I went I saw high level Rochester politicians, so they must be doing something right. —ScottLaRock
