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The Gate House

This restaurant, named after its location in Village Gate Square, specializes in burgers and flatbread pizzas, but with a distinctly upscale twist. High-quality ingredients creatively applied to these staple menu items make the Gate House a very popular place for dinner before a show at the nearby Auditorium Theatre. Of course, this is Rochester, so you can even get a fancy version of a garbage plate. Reservations recommended.

Address: 274 N Goodman St
Getting there: Village Gate Square
Hours: Tue-Thu 11:30AM-9PM, Fri 11:30AM-10PM, Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun 11AM-9PM; brunch is Sat Sun 11AM-2PM
Price: $20-35
Website: thegatehousecafe.com (opens in a new tab)

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