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The Old Toad

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4 of 5 stars 80 ratings
80 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#33 of 836 restaurants in Rochester
  • Cuisines: Eclectic, International, British
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
29 Sep 2008

As a bar, 5. As a restaurant, 2. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
14 Sep 2008

good, relaxed atmosphere. beer is pricey, but the waitstaff is very knowledgeable and helpful on picking out something you'll like more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
9 Sep 2008

Love the beer! more

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2 of 5 stars
Hamilton
30 Aug 2008

I've been to the Old Toad many times, mostly because it is the only place to get a halfway decent plate of beer-battered fish and chips in Rochester. But getting that plate of beer-battered fish and chips takes the patience of a saint. On one visit, I specifically told the waiter that a member of my party had to leave... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
10 Aug 2008

For food, I'd only go for the cheese plate. For beer, I'll go for almost all of it. For the accent, you can't be disappointed. more

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1 of 5 stars
Rochester, NY
23 Jul 2008

I had Yorkshire Pudding with Roast Beef. The beef and gravy were good. The Pudding was very pastry tasting and the edges were vulcanized...couldn't eat it. Carrots were good, mashed potatoes were just tasteless and hardly mashed. Not a good return for the money. They didn't have the wine advertised and could not come up with a like brand. VERY... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
18 Jun 2008

Great beer, food is 2nd. Lots of fun and they have a good crew here. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
27 May 2008

Good beer, bad food! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
15 Apr 2008

It's an English style pub. The beer is ok. It's better to eat there for lunch not dinner though - the service is S..L...O...W more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
11 Apr 2008

best crew to serve you more

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The Old Toad Address

277 Alexander St., Rochester, NY 14607
Tel: (585) 232-2626
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.