Certified by Forest Hill Restaurant • Feb 08, 2026
American RestaurantBarBar & Grill
At Forest Hill Restaurant in Rochester, we're known for our generous portions, small town charm and one of the friendliest staffs in the area. Don't be surprised to see the owner during your visit, as he's usually there to greet our guests and say hello.
Whether it's dinner or drinks after a day on the water, or a quick bite to eat with your family or friends, Forest Hill Restaurant offers a diverse dinner menu to accommodate tastes from simple to sophisticated.
We invite you to stop in one evening and discover why Forest Hill Restaurant has remained a favorite among locals and visitors since 1977, and we look forward to showing you why we're one of Rochester's best kept casual dining secrets!
Details
Dine-inAvailable
DeliveryNot available
TakeoutAvailable
Accepts reservationsAvailable
Requires reservationsNot available
Credit cardAvailable
DebitAvailable
Mobile paymentsAvailable
Cash onlyNot available
Drive-throughNot available
BreakfastNot available
LunchAvailable
DinnerAvailable
VeganNot available
RestroomAvailable
Free parking lotAvailable
Free street parkingAvailable
On-site parkingAvailable
Valet parkingNot available
Kid friendlyAvailable
Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable
Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable
Wheelchair accessible seatingAvailable
Location
Certified by Forest Hill Restaurant • Feb 08, 2026
Certified by Forest Hill Restaurant • Feb 08, 2026
Reviews
4.6
269 reviews
5 stars
208
4 stars
37
3 stars
9
2 stars
6
1 star
9
What are people saying?
AI-generated from recent customer reviews
Food Quality
While many customers praised the food as delicious and well-prepared, there were several complaints about inconsistent quality, including overcooked and poorly presented dishes.
Service Issues
Service received mixed reviews; some customers highlighted friendly and attentive staff, while others reported slow service and unprofessional behavior from the owner.
Atmosphere
The restaurant's atmosphere was described as cozy and homey, but several reviews noted it can become excessively loud and cramped, making conversation difficult.
Customer Experience
Overall, many customers expressed a desire to return due to positive experiences, but some indicated they would not return due to negative interactions or poor food quality.
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Carl Hurwitch (Chuck)
Oct 26, 2025
5.0
Friendly neighborhood restaurant with exceptional food and service
KT
karen tubiolo
Oct 25, 2025
2.0
Only there for a family get together. The fault of the food was not because of the waitress, she was very nice.
NF
Nancy Fella
Oct 23, 2025
1.0
If you are looking for mediocre tasteless food and a noisy atmosphere this is the place for you. We arrived at 6:25 for a 6:30 reservation. We were told to wait. The table was ready but we were not seated. We got drinks at the bar. We were finally seated at 7:05 pm. Waiting for anyone to acknowledge us, we were gathering cash to the bar to get another round of drinks. The host offered to get them for us. Much later, orders were taken. There was an extremely loud party so that we weren’t able to have a conversation at our table. It was a stressful disappointing experience.
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john krystan
Sep 29, 2025
1.0
This place is for drunk local people only. Food was absolutely dreadful, placed smelled like fish and they dont even serve coffee anymore. They said it's to expensive to buy when no one drinks it after dinner. Outside the of the restaurant hasn't been cleaned in years. Old rotten deck with 2 guys out there drinking, smoking and spitting. Such a shame.
BB
Barbara
Sep 1, 2025
2.0
I used to work at the restaurant many years ago so a friend stopped in a few weeks ago very disappointed that they don't do vet discounts manager and waitress were very rude