Svetlana

It was an absolute pleasure dining at this cozy restaurant! The warm and inviting atmosphere made for a truly relaxing experience. The service was outstanding — attentive, friendly, and professional. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. A perfect spot for a memorable meal!

+1

Megan Derrick

Always a pleasure visiting Tapas 177. The vegan menu options are a highlight. They have a variety of choices for every course, which is a delightful find as most restaurants have 1 or 2 total. The vegan dishes are just as thoughtful and delicious as the ones on the non-vegan menu. The menus are very approachable with options for everyone. The atmosphere is wonderful and cozy. I've been for date night, for group dinners, and even a Bachelorette party, and it was always the perfect restaurant to choose. The service has been as expected or above and beyond... a good balance for what was needed by our group. I always bring my out of town guests for a delicious meal in the heart of Rochester.

Lena Aza

Beautiful establishment. Staff is fantastic. Rachel the bartender was so nice. I came for some drinks before a show around the corner and I am so happy with my decision to stop by instead of standing in a venue line.

Nana Potenza

Better than average cocktails—tried two and thoroughly enjoyed both. The bartenders clearly know what they’re doing. I visited with a large group and we just ordered a bunch of tapas to share. The food menu is diverse and thoughtful, with great options for folks with specific dietary needs. Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for good drinks and inclusive dining. I also liked the Spanish theme throughout the dining area.

+2

John Kim

One of the few restaurants in downtown Rochester that opens until late even on weeknights (10:45pm last kitchen order, dining room closes at midnight, bar closes at 2:00am), Tapas 177 is definitely a must for Spanish (not Mexican) tapas (small plates). Upon entering from street level is the main bar area. Walk down the stairway (stairs are steep so watch your step) to the spacious yet intimate dining area. There's also outdoor seating during warmer months. The Spanish style interior is a pleasant escape from the gray dullness of Rochester. The vibe is perfect for first dates, intimate & group dining and the dim lighting sets the perfect mood for a culinary delight. I reserved a table for 10 for an after recital get together. Only a 6 minute drive from Eastman School of Music. The tapas menu has something for everyone including non-Spanish dishes like Korean bulgogi, Indian naan shrimp pizza, etc., but I didn't expect literally everything to be good. The highlights were the empanadas, P.E.I. mussels & the oh so yummy arancini. The fried brussel sprouts were crisp but not oily & were accompanied by a delicious creamy sauce. Quality ingredients & well designed ensembles. The cocktail menu offers a diverse selection & the Spanish glass of red wine was extra dry & absolutely delectable. Kudos to the chef for preparing & presenting all of the plates with thoughtfulness & expertise. The entire staff was professional, friendly and went above & beyond to accommodate our party's late night feast. Street parking is limited. Highly recommended. Support your local small businesses & restaurants 👍

+6

The Hungry Road

Here's what happened. I was working in Rochester and it was dinnertime. So I did my usual Yelp thing and found Tapas 177. I came, I ate and I fell in love. I vowed to return to take more pictures, videos and really put on for this place! Here's why I loved it so much! Atmosphere/Appearance: Right downtown Rochester is this gem. No private parking so good luck finding a place to park. Luckily, I was staying downtown so I could just walk. Lol. There are 2 levels and the upstairs is really... dark. It's intimate, but lively. It's not the kind of romantic setting you're thinking of. It's more of a.. let's keep the lights low to keep this place a secret, but turn up all at the same time. Yeah, that makes sense. Lol. Downstairs let in a bit more light and felt a little more tavern-y. Regardless, I enjoyed hanging out in both places. Service: The bartender Mike took care of me both times and I appreciated him so much. He took excellent care of me and made some great recommendations. Food/Drinks: Mojito, it was quite sweet and I would've ordered another shot to pour into it to dilute it a bit. Caribbean Beef Empanaditas: These are described as having a ground beef peppadew filling, spicy chipotle cream then served with an onion chestnut chutney. These were fantastic. The chipotle cream was definitely the star of the show. I just couldn't get enough of it. Prosciutto Wrapped Artichokes: These are described as being served with a gorgonzola sage cream on a toasted ciabatta slice. When I first read the menu I thought I saw "asparagus" instead of artichokes, but no matter... these were also delicious. The damn cream was OFF THE CHAIN. Super buttery, just a flavor BOMB. I'd take that sauce home and just put it on EVERYTHING. Arancini: Mike said I had to have it... so here goes. It's described as being stuffed with arborio, spinach, mozzarella, then drizzled with marinara, basil, parmesan cheese, and battered with panko crumbs then there's some asiago in these somewhere. That's 3 cheeses and this thing was literally the size of a baseball. Cut it in half and you see all the magic. Also delicious, but crazy filling. Portobello Cream Cheese Wontons: These are described as fried wonton purses filled with sautéed mushrooms & cream cheese. These were very good and very well balanced. Not too mushroom-y, not too cheesy, just the perfect blend. Grilled Rack of Lamb Chops: These are served with organic quinoa tabbouleh, tzatziki sauce, Kalamata, roasted peppers and feta cheese. The tabbouleh was served cold and tasted fresh, grainy and felt healthy. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly. Super juicy and succulent. Easily my favorite thing I've had at Tapas 177. They hardly needed any seasoning at all. I could've stopped here... but did I? Of course not... Spicy Jamaican Chicken Curry: This is braised chicken, onion, hot peppers, coconut, jasmine rice and fried plantains. The rice was warm, moderately sweet, a bit spicy due to the sauce, but it was delicious. The chicken was succulent, tender, hearty, a little salty and the curry shone brightly. Value: It really varies. They call this place Tapas, but they aren't small portions at all. They can easily be meals all by themselves. So bring your wallet, but this place won't break your bank at all. What other restaurant can execute such a wide range at such a high level? Tapas 177 was amazing and deserves the recognition and fame. I loved it here and I hope you can make it here to fall in love too!

+6

Melissa Stio

This was my first time at Tapas 177 and it was lovely! I devoured my arancino so fast 😋 and the meatballs and eggplant were made with care! My boyfriend really enjoyed his calamari and Ahi tuna 🙂 our server was very kind and attentive. Also, I loved the decor of this restaurant and found it to be very cozy for being downtown! Will definitely be back.

+2

The food and service was amazing?! Love the atmosphere and all the employees were so nice and very helpful! Jae gave the best service and recommendations! Will definitely be coming back!

The food and service was amazing?! Love the atmosphere and all the employees were so nice and very helpful! Jae gave the best service and recommendations! Will definitely be coming back!

The food and service was amazing?! Love the atmosphere and all the employees were so nice and very helpful! Jae gave the best service and recommendations! Will definitely be coming back!

The food and service was amazing?! Love the atmosphere and all the employees were so nice and very helpful! Jae gave the best service and recommendations! Will definitely be coming back!

SO good! The brussel sprouts were out of this world (even better than Michael Simon's Lolita from back in the day, in our opinion). The steak was perfectly executed and local. The mussels (curry vers…

great service and atmosphere always a joy the drinks, food and vibes\n\nso happy it's been around all these years

great service and atmosphere always a joy the drinks, food and vibes\n\nso happy it's been around all these years

great service and atmosphere always a joy the drinks, food and vibes\n\nso happy it's been around all these years

1/17/25 a good amount of us met down at Tappas for my daughter 35th birthday! Great food, great drinks, great customer service, great people, great experience. This has been my experience for a num…

Love this place! Beautiful, kind servers and the calamari and bulgogi ARE A MUST! definitely worth a try

The servers were great. I believe our servers name was Ashley. We went on a Friday and everyone was very accommodating. The food was excellent, and I am a picky eater! I especially like the wide var…

The servers were great. I believe our servers name was Ashley. We went on a Friday and everyone was very accommodating. The food was excellent, and I am a picky eater! I especially like the wide v…

Food was excellent, as were the cocktails and service! We tried so many of the dishes it was hard to choose what was best, all agreed that the lamb chops came out as top pick

Favorite dinner spot in Rochester NY :) food, drinks, ambiance, staff, everything is the best! Perfect for a romantic date night too. Come check it out!

Favorite dinner spot in Rochester NY :) Food, drinks, ambiance, staff, everything is the best! Perfect for a romantic date night too. Come check it out!

Favorite dinner spot in Rochester NY :) Food, drinks, ambiance, staff, everything is the best! Perfect for a romantic date night too. Come check it out!

Favorite dinner spot in Rochester NY :) Food, drinks, ambiance, staff, everything is the best! Perfect for a romantic date night too. Come check it out!

Favorite dinner spot in Rochester NY :) Food, drinks, ambiance, staff, everything is the best! Perfect for a romantic date night too. Come check it out!

Visiting my UR daughter and she wanted to come here. What a charming and cozy place! Highly recommend you make a reservation. It is conversation friendly, warm, cozy and quaint. Our server was de…

Fantastic food and atmosphere! If you want to have a different food experience, you absolutely need to come. Book a table in advance, though, as there is a limited number of tables and you risk not…

It was couples night out and the four of us (two couples) decided on a bunch of different dishes to share, tapas as it is meant to be. A few of us had an adult beverage and we loved how all of the…

We were in Rochester for one evening and we fortunately found this wonderful restaurant. We sat outside in the Courtyard which was delightful. We shared the Spring Rolls and the tuna Napoleon and b…

A small yet bustling restaurant with a uniquely atmospheric setting that feels like dining in a dimly lit vintage theater. The ambiance is classic and intimate, making it an excellent choice for a date night. The menu features a wide range of fusion dishes, and the wine list is impressively diverse. Several of the cocktails and mocktail selections we tried were excellent. Highly recommended.

Nakeeta Wills

Went here for a quick bite with my cousin really enjoyed the presentation of the food it was outstanding the taste was good overall a little overpriced. Cool menu!

Min Ju Kim

The aranchini was very good, the fried eggplant in the Meatball with eggplant was crispy, and the Sea Scallops entree was seasoned just right. It did have a very very dark lighting so I couldn’t see what the food looked like but it was a pleasant experience overall! (However, Tapas 177 < Redd)

Akshatha H K

The ambiance is really great here! It felt like we had a candle night dinner, which was really great! The service was great too! But the food was good but not great! We had blush pasta, vegan lasagna, and chicken rolls. The blush pasta was kinda creamy and good. But vegan lasagna was not so tasty. But the good thing is they have a separate menu for vegan options, which is great! Overall, it's worth trying at least for ambiance! Oh yeah, we had Chocolate Martini and Rochester A List cocktail, and both were good, too!

+5

Johntá W.

Such a lovely low-lit vibe. I would love to go here on a date but it’s very nice to sit by the bar with a close friend. The food was delicious, I can’t say I have any complaints. My drink was strong just how I like it and my bartender was very personable. This is my third or fourth time coming here and I will definitely recommend this place if you want to have a nice, chill vibe with food & cocktails that has an upscale feel.

+3

Food was good.\nVibe was good.\nLove how the restaurant is downstairs.\nIt sets a nice mood\nOur service was great .

food was good.\nVibe was good.\nLove how the restaurant is downstairs.\nIt sets a nice mood\nOur service was great .

Food was good.\nVibe was good.\nLove how the restaurant is downstairs.\nIt sets a nice mood\nOur service was great .

food is amazing! This is a small place in a desolate part of downtown. We made reservations before a concert at the arena and it's a good thing we did. Every table was taken. After waiting a half h…

Food is amazing! This is a small place in a desolate part of downtown. We made reservations before a concert at the arena and it's a good thing we did. Every table was taken. After waiting a half h…

I really really like this place. The calamari is very good. The arancini is good as well. But the lamb lollipops!!!! Omg it is my absolute favorite thing. The drink are nice as well. I definitely w…

Very cool late night hangout. drinks were good and friendly bartender with laid back atmosphere.

So I took my wife out for a date night tonight and without getting into too many of the details we ended up at Tapas for dinner. \n\nI had reservations for 5:45 and we were able to sit right down o…

I'm not one for vibes, so my review is just for the one dish I ordered, which was the mussels. This place is quite fancy and the prices reflect it, but that's fine. Anyhow, the mussels dish was ok …

Great food, very friendly and helpful staff. We had a fixed menu of appetizers, main course and dessert. We had a large group and everyone enjoyed the food. Seating can be restricted as we were …

We were visiting Rochester for the weekend for a wedding, and this was one of the restaurant stops we made. The place had a cute atmosphere. The upstairs is a bar and you go down to the basement fo…

so disappointed that the menu has been cut down and prices have gone up for smaller portions! at one time the vegan/vegetarian menu was a major pull but the items never change so they're getting wa…

We ordered three tapas steak tacos, grilled ribeye, the sea scallop entrée, and shrimp and chorizo penne. The restaurant has a nice vibe, and our waitress was super nice and attentive. Service was ex…

We ordered three tapas steak tacos, grilled ribeye, the sea scallop entrée, and shrimp and chorizo penne. The restaurant has a nice vibe, and our waitress was super nice and attentive. Servic…

We ordered three tapas steak tacos, grilled ribeye, the sea scallop entrée, and shrimp and chorizo penne. The restaurant has a nice vibe, and our waitress was super nice and attentive. service wa…

We ordered three tapas steak tacos, grilled ribeye, the sea scallop entrée, and shrimp and chorizo penne. The restaurant has a nice vibe, and our waitress was super nice and attentive. Service was …

Food arrived Cold and flavorless\n$45 isn't an exorbitant price for Ribeye\nBut to arrive cold and flavorless was unforgivable \n\nDid not complain, still tipped handsomely, but we won't be going b…

Food- has a good looking menu, especially since it offers vegetarian and vegan options!\nAmbiance- looks beautiful online. \n\nWe made a reservation but there is no parking lot for this restaurant,…

We planned a special night out, and it turned out to be such a disappointment. calamari should be lightly breaded and flash fried. These were neither. Hard and rubbery. The beef offering was a flat…

Kennedy Dukes

Came in on friday with my friend. I ordered the Lumpia which i didnt enjoy. It took a really long time for our server to come back and check on us so my friend was halfway done with her food by the time she came to see if we liked the food. I sent it back and asked for a menu and server gave it to me. She never came back to see if i wanted to order a different meal. Eventually we paid for what we got and i left hungry.

Alexis Collins

Came here alone, hostess was nice, gave me my table. Waited 20 min probably more to be greeted I had to go back up to the waitress to tell her I haven’t even gotten a menu yet. Finally get the menu then had to wave down the server to actually get my order taken, he seemed irritated that I even ordered. I ordered the calamari salad and got the wrong order. Honestly the food was decent but the vibe and service was absolutely terrible