01/04/2020
A fantastic first visit to the 110 Grill in Henrietta, NY, which was previously home to Buffalo Wild Wings at the corner of Jefferson and Clay Roads.
As the 100 Grill is a National Chain I was not expecting too much from the experience, as I’m usually reluctant to visit, and much more interested in food from local and regional restaurants. I am pleased to report this pre-conceived notion of mine was, in this case, wrong.
The exterior of the restaurant is beautifully branded and enticing, with a modern appeal, yet featured classic elements like hardwoods, copper
and iron.
We had made reservations so we were seated immediately, even though the place was near full capacity. They seated us near the open kitchen which at first seemed like it might be too loud or distracting. This also turned out to be wrong, for me anyway, as I got to see not only how amazing the staff worked together, but more importantly, a huge variety of their dishes being prepared and placed on the serving counter for the wait staff.
Every single dish they served looked like it would be something I would enjoy. The staff was meticulous on the organization of ordering, and the presentation of every plate; even going so far as to wipe drips from the edges of outgoing plates/bowls.
I started with a bowl of lobster bisque. It was served to the table within ten minutes of ordering and was presented simply, yet beautifully. The soup was velvety, and full of flavor, as well as moderately but adequately loaded with pieces of lobster. At first, it tasted a little on the “buttery” side but that opinion vanished as I ate more of the soup. The only other lobster bisque I’ve had in Rochester was at Jeremiah's Tavern on Monroe Avenue and was much better.
For my entree, I ordered the 110 Beef Stroganoff. The dish was comprised of pan-seared beef tenderloin with a blend of wild mushrooms, caramelized onions and a very tasty salted demi-glace, and an amazing Herb Spatzle, instead of egg noodles, which is typical for a dish like this. I was going to order a fish fry but I am glad I opted for the Stroganoff, as it’s not too often I see this offered and I can get a fish fry just about anywhere/anytime.
The rest of the family ordered a Turkey Burger with sweet potato fries, a Beyond Burger with roasted brussels sprouts, Pasta Primavera, and a Vegetable Stir Fry.
The turkey burger was served with goat cheese, caramelized onions and apples, a cranberry aioli, and came on a lightly toasted Focaccia bun. This was easily the best, most flavorful turkey burger I have ever tried. If I go back anytime soon I will be ordering it so I can enjoy the full burger and not just a bite. The brussels sprouts served with the Beyond burger were also fantastic. The Pasta Primavera was delicious, and if I had to explain it in just one word, it would be “fresh.” I did not try the Vegetable Stir Fry but it looked outstanding.
The girls split a Deconstructed Key Lime Pie for dessert that they thoroughly enjoyed.
Lastly, the prices are fair for the most part but some of their menu offerings did seem a bit on the high end.
Overall Ratings:
Atmosphere - 8/10
Cleanliness - 10/10
Friendly Staff - 9/10
Parking - 10/10
Price - 7/10
Speed of Service - 7/10
https://www.110grill.com/henrietta-rochester-ny
