Public Provisions - Rochester, New York

Rodd R.

An excellent first experience. Table was waiting for us at our reservation time with prompt service. We enjoyed a couple of appetizers of Crispy Calamari and Fried Cauliflower with a great bottle of Tuscan red. Dinner was Chicken Circle and Scallops. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back. So nice to be able to park under the market roof with the crazy amount of snow this evening.

Elizabeth F.

The chef, bartender and the servers were amazing! Everything is fresh, the flavors of the scallops and the chicken as well as the flank steak. You can't forget the dessert. Lemon tart and a chocolate hazelnut praline dome is a must try! We will be back!

Paul K.

If you have visited the ROC Farmer’s market but have not yet tried Public Provisions, you are missing out. I stopped by for a Caramel Macchiato to sip while shopping the market. The space was warm and inviting and the service was excellent.

I decided to treat myself to brunch after picking out my vegetables for the week and the server recommended the “Biscuits & Gravy” from the specials board.

The dish was excellent. The gravy was flavorful and surprisingly light. The biscuit was thick with fluffy layers and the our surface had that perfectly crisp crunchy crust. The sunny-side-up egg perched on top was delicious with that clear sheen of an egg cooked to perfection. Watching the yolk ooze into the gravy I knew the first night would be delightful. I almost requested a spoon to ensure I enjoyed every drop of the gravy yet the biscuit portion was exactly enough to enjoy every savory bite. As I mentioned above, the gravy was light and creamy and a welcome change to more gloppy fare I’ve been served under the guise of breakfast. The house brew coffee was excellent. Top marks on all categories. I’ll be back. You should check it out.

Heidi Z.

I was surprised by how expertly prepared the food was. Unique, really delicious, and beautifully presented. The service was wonderful and it’s a multi-generational family operation. The waitress and bartender offered warm and helpful advice about food and cocktail options. We ordered six dishes and every single one was out of this world. We’ll definitely be back - with friends next time!

Ilia R.

This place is our favorite spot for the tastiest and reasonably priced breakfast in the area! We deeply appreciate that their kitchen uses ingredients mostly from LOCAL farmers, and the variety of dishes is carefully crafted to represent the ROCHESTER. Very delicious, whatever you order. Staff is very attentive. Must try if you are in the area.

Jackson M.

Public Provisions is my favorite restaurant in Rochester and quite possibly the best restaurant in the entire Western NY area! My favorite is the LA Burger, prepared masterfully by the chefs and served up with a smile by their friendly and personable servers. Their drinks leave nothing to be desired either, with a plethora of delicious cocktails, ales and wine selections for all types of drinkers. I love sitting at the counter with friends, enjoying a beer/burger and having great chats with Gordon and the rest of the staff behind the counter. At public provisions, they don’t just treat you like a customer, they treat you like part of the family. And I love the neon sign, very classy and fun! All I gotta say is if you live in Rochester and you haven’t been to Public Provisions, you’re missing out BIG TIME! (Rush)

Jim T.

We always look forward to dinner at Provisions! It's so much fun sitting at the chef's table and asking chef Cassidy to surprise us with something special.
The last special event we went to in September was over the top , from the appetizers to the buffet of hor d'oeuvres to the main course of sea bass and porcetta , and to top it off homemade cannolis and Italian cookies.

Adrian A.

Im flabbergasted by the reviews here. I have eaten here 4 times. Each time the food falls short of the price being charged. Today I got the crispy chicken sandwich. It came with approximately 8 strands of lettuce, a ridiculously large piece of over fried, extra salty piece of chicken and looked to have had a cup of sauce poured over it, served on a brioche bun that instantly melted under the weight of the sauce and chicken. It was missing the pickles that were listed on the menu item. It was the most unappetizing chicken sandwich I’ve seen in a long time. I should have asked for a refund or something else. It is beyond me why they would serve something that looked like such a train wreck. These are the kind of experiences that keep people going to the burger chains, sure its average food, but it’s consistent and won’t cost your almost $20 bucks for a sandwich and some fries. I gave up two bites in. The fries were fine.