the owl house

vegan options and more. absolutely adore the owl house !! my husband and i are both vegan and the owl house is hands down the best place in rochester. we've been going every week for a few months now and have never been disappointed by anything on the menu. the desserts are fantastic! and don't miss the cheese sticks. the bartender is great, the staff is really nice, theserviceis always excellent. you definately should make a reservation if you plan to go on the weekend.

it's a hoot. one of the best restaurants in the roc. the menus are always exciting and theservicestaff is always friendly and accommodating to my dietary needs. the bartenders almost always let me try the beer before ordering it. i definitely love taking guests here!

it’s a small cozy place on marshall st.. we tried small plates of crostini and meatballs, both spot on ! you have to try their cocktails pretty mean, strong and delicious (i had a rye based one). felt theservicewas very warm and friendly.

awesome bartender, terrible service. i went to the owl house for the first time at the beginning of this week after reading a bunch of great reviews on urbanspoon and hearing some good things about it as well. i went with my boyfriend and we decided to sit at the bar first and get some cocktails and appetizers. i had the blood orange basil margarita and her had the winston. both were delicious. the bartender was very nice and personable and chatted with us the entire time. we ordered some edamame and cigarillos. we wanted to order the jerky, but they were out of it. the edamame and cigarillos were still delicious.

we didn't make reservations so we asked if they could squeeze us in anywhere when we were done. the bartender was again very nice about it and got us a table. there are only about 4 tables and the tables are situated along a wall that serves as a bench for one side of the tables. it was nice when we sat down because there weren't many people there. however, when it filled in there were people on either side of us and it felt like we couldn't have a private conversation.

after having such a great experience at the bar, i was hoping to have the same with dinner. we knew which bottle of wine we wanted to order when we sat down so i ordered it right away. she put the order in for it and came back to take our food order. i got the last order of fish tacos and he got a steak. while we were waiting some people had sat down and also ordered some food and drinks. those people got their food before we even got our bottle of wine. i was a little agitated but still looking forward to the food. about fifteen minutes after those people got their food, we finally got our food and wine. my fish tacos were completely cold and his steak was luke warm at best. it ruined the entire experience after everything at the bar.

i'm definitely willing to give this place a chance again just because the bartender was so great and they do have really good food. i'm just hoping the next time i go theservicewhen you sit down isn't so bad.

food > service. never been disappointed with a meal at the owl house - especially if diners are lactose-intolerant or adhere to vegan/vegetarian diets - the menu does a great job providing tons of dietary variety. theservicecan be hit or miss though, depending on the day, time, and staff. overall one of my favorites in rochester.

totally great. excellentserviceand the best vegan options in rochester as far as i can tell.

cigarillos and baked nachos. after reading a couple of not so good reviews, i was hesitant to try, but after reading and hearing all the great reviews since it opened, i had to try it....and i am glad i did. the place was clean, theservicewas great, and the food was one of the best i have had in rochester. so very inventive and so tasty. can't wait to go back...

so i finally made it to the owl house for dinner last night, and wow!! i have to say that i loved it! i conveniently made reservations online right from thier website and my friend i were seated immediately when we arrived. they have a vast selection of boutique beers and microbrews to wet any thirsty whistle. i opted for one of thier cocktails which was a unique and memorable experience. they had several cocktails on the menu that i had never heard of, and i'm sure in time i will try them all! the bartender is a craftsman and using complex and unique ingredients, is able to almost transport you within the very 1st sip of his concoctions. absinthe, homeade ginger syrup, bitters, cucumber...not what you get in your run if the mill cocktails! try one, you will not be let down! dinner was fresh and theservicewas warm and attentive! lots of options to satisfy vegans and meat eaters who crave a unique healthy meal bursting with flavors. i will be back, see ya there!

best craft beers on tap, amazing vegan food, desserts to die for! they are preparing desserts for our wedding! best place in rochester, truly! oh, and theserviceis friendly and professional!

what took me so long???. after atomic eggplant closed, it was a long time before the owl house appeared, but it was so worth the wait - saw the local reviews, and finally managed a visit after 9pm on a school night - and the food was fabulous! i had the olek's buffalo stance (best tempeh ever!) and my friend had the matty's moustache - and we started with the ginger-lime edamame... all our selections were excellent. my only complaints - they were out of the rosemary & cracked pepper fries, and we couldn't get more of the edamame sauce for our homemade chips - they should bottle the stuff..... and, the menu is printed in a small font - but i'll check it out on-line before my next visit, and i'm recommending the place to everyone.servicewas great, beer selection was interesting and plentiful.
on top of it all, not too expensive - what's not to love???

love this place!. i love, love, love the owl house!

my favorite sammy is the saigon. great flavors, wonderful bread, fresh ingredients... the best! vegan chocolate mousse is absolutely amazing! it is made with avocado, but don't let that scare you out of trying it.

great beer selection with a cute little bar in front. the smoke monster is my favorite beverage of choice (especially with the cooler fall-like weather). they use chipotle seasonings and liquid smoke... it is perfect!

my few complaints is that theserviceis on the slow side, (so don't go in if you are in a hurry) and even though the food is wonderful, it has been a little inconsistent at times.

i give the owl house an a- for the food, b+ for the atmosphere, and a b- for the service.