Salute Wine Bar and More

Ummm no thank you.The wine list is sad for a wine bar, Ghost Pine as a recommended California wine?! Definitely not, especially not for the price.The steak bites appetizer was a disappointment. While the steak was great at medium rare, it was covered in fried onions, and the ratio was way off. Too many onions, not enough meat, and it was too oily.The patio is nice, but it took the waiter a while to approach, then several wines weren't available.Wouldn't recommend, there are many places that are way better in Rochester.

This is one of my favorite restaurants to dine at when I am in Rochester. I have been here on 4 separate occasions. I have tried various things on the menu and my favorite meal was the 10 oz NY Strip steak that was accompanied by beautiful mashed potatoes and asparagus. The dressing was fantastic. Steak sauce was not needed to add since the steak had so much flavor. It was perfectly done just the way I like it medium rare. Thanks to the Chef, it was one of the best meals I have had in a long time.Rodney was such a pleasure, he served us and the evening was pretty slow. I didn't mind because my friend and I were well taken care of. We both had a glass of Alamos Argentinian Malbec which we enjoyed every single sip. We explained to Rodney how we ran around all day long going to various appointments at Mayo. I was surprised for a Friday night that it was slow. We ate outdoors which was such a treat. We sat at a 4 top table facing Peace Square and people watched. Rodney was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and suggested many items. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip for an appetizer along with short rib tacos and my beautiful steak meal.I rarely ever pass up dessert and I love Crème Brûlée however I passed it up since I couldn't take another bite.This meal was the icing on the cake of our trip to Rochester.

This review is about 2 years late(I don't really write reviews), but I was so appalled by my mom and I's Thanksgiving meal here that I told myself I eventually needed to write this. I even typed up a short memo on my phone that night to assist my memory. First off, you should know that my mom didn't feel like being the main cook of Thanksgiving this year, and my dad hates turkey so I had checked various restaurants' spreads and chose one that I thought was tasty. My mom drove from an hour away to meet me(at our reserved time) in the early evening of Thanksgiving. I'll break this down in order of the menuFirst course: No bisque available(which is what we had wanted), Fall Harvest Salad was actually decentEntree: House Smoked Turkey-tiny, awful portions, served practically coldSides: We chose: Maple Bourbon sweet potatoes(served cold and plain tasting), Charred Sweet Corn(slight char, but it seemed like it came from a can, lukewarm), Savory Cornbread Stuffing(bland and lukewarm). Dessert: No homemade spiced creme brulee(which is again, what we had wanted and spelled wrong on their menu), and I honestly don't remember any mini pies. We were starving and barely given enough food to make a dent. We received no water refill and any mixed drink we wanted wasn't possible because they were out of various mixers. Our waiter was rude and aloof. Nothing complimentary was offered nor any apology. I believe a complaint of being short-staffed was muttered, but the place was barely busy. We waited on hold 4 minutes to speak to the manager who eventually offered us a free meal. We returned and I recall not being very impressed yet again.In summary, they absolutely butchered my special Thanksgiving meal with my mom and didn't really redeem themselves upon our return. I wouldn't set my expectations too high.

Stayed at the Marriott & ate here a few times. Reservations are not necessary (no wait usually) but available on OpenTable (for those point collectors). Staff is nice and friendly. Food comes out pretty quick. Quality of food is hit or miss. Things I liked:- Wings- Meatballs- Build your own pastaThings I didn't like:- Salad (not fresh)Things I was indifferent about (but probably won't order again):- Steak- Quesadillas If you're looking for a quick meal with decent prices, come here during their happy hour (3-6PM daily). They're part of the hotel so opened on holidays (which many restaurants around here aren't).

Loved this restaurant in the lobby of the Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic Area. Friendly and attentive service! I always give a higher rating if the restaurant splits the serving for you if you tell them that you plan to share the meal. My husband and I shared an order of the Eggs Benedict. It was delicious and came out on two plates so we didn't need to mess with dividing up the food. The half order was just right for each of us. Hash browns were crispy and cooked perfectly!

Great Wine Bar in Rochester!They have a large selection of wines, with a variety of affordable wines for those of us on a budget.It is great for a happy hour after work, and the food is really tasty.I had fish and it was delicious, tasted really fresh, despite us being in Minnesota.Their sweet potato fries are crispy in the outside and soft on the inside, which for me it is the perfect way to cook fries!I also highly recommend their Pecan Pie.The staff is very friendly, knowledgable about the food and wine they are serving.Will definitely go back!

If your into wine, try this place in the Marriot downtown. Cozy, and a little upscale, but its a nice spot to go for fantastic appetizers and to try a couple wines. I like the baked gorganzola cheese dip with their home made potato chips, amazing.

Best crab cake, veg soup, wine and spaghetti. Piano was so relaxing experience pre-surgery at Methodist.

Have been coming to Mayo for two years now, Salute had the best Calamari in townNow they have substituted red bell peppers for pickled Fresno chilies. What a shame the calamari is not what it used to be. And the menu is not updating,so you are expecting pickled Fresno chilies and you get red bell peppers. It's a shame, the employees don't even seem to care anymore. Maybe when Ruth Crist opens in the old Grande Grille location they will sit up and take notice!

I was staying at the hotel across the plaza and was looking for an evening carry out dessert. We decided to get each of the four they had on the menu, since the room has a mini fridge. Needless to say, none of them made it into the fridge. We decided to try their dinner, the following eve, and we were not disappointed! The ribeye meal, and Parmesan walleye were outstanding. The sides of asparagus, mashed potatoes, potato wedges, and Broccolini were a perfect complement in their respective plates. The starters were a ham and bean soup and a house side salad that were fresh and excellent. We highly recommend this eatery.