Originally opened in the 19th century to cater to travelers on the Erie Canal, The Brighton on East occupies a beautifully historic landmark building and continues its mission of hospitality with a menu specializing in comfort food. Besides soups, salads, and classic starters like calamari, clams casino, and artichokes french, there are sandwiches, half-pound burgers, and entrées like shrimp scampi, eggplant parmesan, meatloaf, and London broil.

Bistro 135 offers upscale dining in East Rochester with a menu inspired by different locations on the globe; there’s steak, seafood, pasta, as well as soups, salads, and possibly unexpected appetizers like a daily taco preparation and truffled Tater Tots. Jazz is king here, with live music every night.