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The Owl House

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Address:
75 Marshall Street
Rochester, NY 14607

Neighborhood:
Rochester

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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The Owl House Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.owlhouserochester.com/
Email: info@owlhouserochester.com
Phone: (585) 360-2920
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Weekend Brunch Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Vegetarian / Vegan
Executive Chef: JP Ferringer
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Email info@owlhouserochester.com with catering enquiries.
Special Events & Promotions: Any special notes should be left in the reservations details section of your online reservation - we ask that you also contact the restaurant to confirm these requests as soon as possible. We reserve the right to add an 18% gratuity to parties of 8 or more. Maximum amount of split checks is six per party. Customers are permitted to bring sealed wine bottles and cakes from outside; however, there is a cake plating fee of $10 per cake and a wine corkage fee of $15 per bottle.

Getting there

Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Parking lot available after 5PM on weekdays and all day on weekends. It is located on the corner of Monroe Ave. & Union St. across from The Bug Jar.

A word from The Owl House

The Owl House specializes in fresh, made-from-scratch New American food prepared with ingredients sourced from local providers whenever possible. With a focus on flavor and culinary imagination, The Owl House menu features nightly specials, an adventurous take on sandwiches, soups and salads, and… inventive small plates and bar snacks. With appreciation for diners with varying palates and diet preferences, The Owl House menu also includes an uncommonly large selection of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. Delicious desserts and locally roasted coffee are offered to round out the meal. Discerning beer drinkers will be pleased with The Owl House’s selection of 12 draught lines and over 20 bottles of specialty beers, each carefully chosen from local, national and international craft breweries. Artisan wines and inspired cocktails are also featured. Continued

The Owl House

4.4

184 $30 and under restaurant

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206 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

206 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(143)
fit for foodies(133)
special occasion(63)

great for lunch(54)
romantic(51)
hot spot(46)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (206)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Another great meal at the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Another great meal at the Owl House! We love the vegetarian and vegan options, and even some of the meat dishes. Bar offerings are creative and bold (not always successful, but worth a try!). Daily specials and regular menu items are creative and tasty and we are always satisfied and sated."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Funky Slice of Heaven

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Always spectacular. The prix fixe special meals (New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day) are worth any price. They have elevated the sandwich to an art form. The chef is incredibly creative and we have never seen a failure come from this kitchen. As a vegetarian, this place is as close to culinary heaven as we hope to find in upstate New York."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Absolutely the best food I've

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2011

Dined on 04/11/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Absolutely the best food I've had in Rochester. Delicious vegetarian options on the long specialty sandwich list and the Vegan dishes are fantastic! Delicious house drinks top it off (I recommend the "island"). I can't wait to go back."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great selection of vegan and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great selection of vegan and non vegan food. Good beer selection. We will definitely return! Food was delicious and perfectly portioned."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I loved the variety of options

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I loved the variety of options for all kinds of diet restrictions. It is truly appreciated, when so may restaurants get angry with you just for inquiring about ingredients! Bravo, Owl House! I liked the ambiance; however I expected it to be a bit more cozy, based on the tone of the website. I was only in the room downstairs, though, so upstairs maybe be different. Nonetheless, I would absolutely return and have recommended it to many."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food is amazing and with

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food is amazing and with the mix of vegan and meat options it makes it easier to eat as a group so everyone has something. I love the art and everyone is always friendly."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

GOOD: A very distinct vegan

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"GOOD: A very distinct vegan and gluten free menu, they cater to meat lovers as well. The seitan meatball sub was phenomenal. I usually don't experiment much with vegetarian food, but the seitan meatballs made it worthwhile. Cozy atmosphere perfect for dates and special occasions. Dont forget to try the appetizing cigarillos.
BAD: Artwork posted on the walls were disturbing in nature. Bold themes bordering mental instability and self infliction. In addition, the lady sitting beside our table was incredibly loud, so much so, I heard the music only after she left!"

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Hip place, good food, service ok

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Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food is pretty heavy so come with an appetite and a inclining to ditch your diet. If your vegan get ready to have daiya cheese on everything! The waiter seemed distracted and acted totally different towards the older couple sitting next to us...didn't even tell us the specials! The seating downstairs is tight!! I felt like I was eating with 4 other people instead of 1. I would request to go upstairs...it is more quite and the view from your seat won't be the waitstaff chowing down in the kitchen. Hey they gotta eat too! A swinging door to the kitchen wouldn't be a bad idea. Although I'm doing a lot of complaining, the food is really good. You just have to speak up if you want specific seating etc."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A wonderful surprize!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"What a wonderful surprize! The coolest features: All locally grown food, excellent service, AWESOME food - all in a very unique setting!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I took my parents there and

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Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I took my parents there and they loved it! From unique mixed drinks to homemade chips, this place has it all, and they were very impressed. I'm glad I chose to take them here!!"