Outdoor seating
Yes
Sinbads in Rochester
Categories
Location on the map
Rochester, Monroe County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fireplace
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
No
Offerings
Beer
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Halal food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 585-473-5655
Site: http://mysinbads.com/
Site: http://mysinbads.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–9PM
- Tuesday:11AM–9PM
- Wednesday:11AM–9PM
- Thursday:11AM–9PM
- Friday:11AM–9PM
- Saturday:11AM–9PM
- Sunday:12–8PM
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Comments (199)
Fantastic food!! Friendly and helpful staff. Fast paced, fun environment. Ill absolutely be back next time Im in town.
Nice lunch place. Popular. Fast service and polite stuff. Lovely view. According to my taste, the food was ok (7 from 10).
Best Mediterranean food in Rochester. Try Chicken Sambusek and falafel sandwich. Outdoor seating is amazing and peaceful. They got the parking in the back. Garlic sauce is good to try.
Really yummy food!! My 4 and 7 year olds couldnt get enough! The staff even let my dog sit outside with us. The dolma were so good!!
The spread I had was nothing short of beautiful. A pita with greens beans, mushrooms, salad, tomatoes, chicken, and steak. In addition to this I had a wonderful fruit salad. The waitress was really kind and even the boss came over and asked us how our meals were taking our finished plates in the process. I highly recommend this place. I have been three times this year so far.
Randomly chose and glad we did. Excellent food and service in a comfortable, clean, cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Gyro pita and hummus... phenomenal!!! Wonderful service and cute places to walk and get treats all around!We will be back for sure!
I came with a group of Seven on a Friday. No wait time. Super attentive staff, and the food was excellent. Will be visiting again soon.
Quite a find. Comfortable neighborhood atmosphere. The staff was friendly and efficient. The food was delicious. Recommend the shish and the combo plate.
I tell everyone that visits to come to Sinbads! A staple for my family. My first visit was 14 years ago and I have so many great memories over delicious toasted chicken pitas!They have been consistent with quality, taste and value for price as long as I’ve been a customer. Lentil soup, gyro dishes, pitas and hummus are all absolutely delicious and so fresh.
This restaurant definitely brought the Lebanese experience to Rochester. The music, ambience, food smell/taste and spices; but not only that, the generosity lebanese are known for! The plates are super big. You will have definitely something to go.We had the malfouf, which is one of the appetizers, which definitely is enough to be a main course, and its for like 8$. On top, it was Very tasty.As main courses we had the machawi and the sfiha both are exxellent.The machawi might be a bit greasy, but overall fine.As complementary next to the main dishes we had the tabbouleh and the sinbad salad. I would recommend to tabbouleh ober the sinbad salad.Overall very good
Absolutely love this place. Everything Ive tried is amazing. Friendly servers and great atmosphere complete an all-around dining experience.
This is the best middle eastern food Ive had - regular customer for 25 years, I have eaten in New York City, Dubai and other parts of the world, but this is still the best restaurant for this type of food. It is also consistently good. I have never had a bad meal and the owners/staff are very friendly and helpful. You can also sit outside now, plenty of space for outdoor dining. Highly recommended. A+
Whenever my fiance and I come back to New York to visit my family, we always try to make some time to go to Sinbads at least once. We are blown away each time by the warm hospitality and the phenomenal food. If you are new to the area, just passing through, or are looking for a new place to check out I highly recommend Sinbads. Id start listing off the items to try but Id be posting the whole menu. You cannot go wrong with anything they offer. Five stars and Ill definitely be back!
I might say that food mostly meet the standard of Mediterranean food but could be improve some plates such as the lentil soup and the folks . Lentils grains were hard and potato uncooked. Dolmas need a to be firmly wrapped so do not fall apart on the way to your mouth. In general place is cozy and clean. Staff is just fine not very attentive neither rude.
Ok it gives you an authentic feels and great vibes . The Lebanese beer was great and the food was amazing loved it. Service was great overall 5 stars
Amazing food, super tasty and well seasoned!
This is one of our very favorite restaurants. The food is incredible and the service attentive and friendly. Its the perfect place for a date.
Sinbads is always great! We constantly keep finding new favorites on the menu. Be adventurous and try new things, you wont be disappointed here. Sinbads is one of our favorites and we go here often.
Amazing food and service! The owner is incredibly friendly and the food is unbeatable. Highly recommend
Everything was delicious, not a single thing I wouldnt order again. We sampled most of the appetizers and will definitely be back.
This is not a Halal restaurant as advertised on googleThe only halal option they have is the lamb chops which was goodThe service not the best they get some dishes others were so late so we canceled itThe waitress got us the check in the middle of eating and the place was not busy at all to do this nonprofessional thing
This food was great. although i did not like that the shrimps had it shells, but because in my country we eat them without. Aside from that, the service was good and the food tasted awesome.
Sinbads restaurant is a amazing. A must go!! Food is stunning, prices are great!
One of my go to places when I visit Rochester! Go hungry, portions are healthy size and quality is outstanding!
Absolutely delicious! Authentic middle eastern food. Wonderful outdoor seating g when weather allows. Beautiful neighborhood atmosphere. Waitstaff are helpful and polite and always want to assist with your yummy decision-making questions.
We were headed to the airport on our way back from visiting my brother in a city close by. We wanted to grab something to eat that was delicious but also a quick grab-and-go. The service was great— from the staff to the gentleman that I assume is the owner. The pitas we got were amazing!! Endless flavor! The sauces were mouthwatering. I got the eggplant pita and added chicken— it was so good! Highly recommend!! We got four different pitas and they were all incredible! I’m sad I don’t have a location where I live because I would be a regular customer! Wish I could give more stars!! Wish you endless success!
We ate outside on front patio this time, lovely day, food here is fresh and delicious, havent had a bad meal yet! Quantity is usually more than I can finish, but this time I was extra hungry. Staff is refreshingly attentive, and being a smaller place, always around. A++
We had a great time at Sinbads even sitting outside on a chilly day it was more than enjoyable service. The food was pretty good. I had the falafel kebab and lentil soup. They were kind enough to offer a substitute vegan sauce for the yogurt dressing they had. I would come back for a quick casual lunch but this is not somewhere I would be dying to go back to for the food. Not saying its bad but its not oh my god this was amazing I need to come back good. Location is also very nice, right on Park Ave.
I have loved this place for years. Their food has never disappointed. Better than aladdins in my opinion.
Staff were friendly and professional. The food had a great presentation and taste good. It was a beautiful day to eat outside. I just wish my table was a little bigger. Atmosphere made you feel very welcome.
We shared a few items and all the food was great. The outside seating is nice even if it is a bit out dated. Prices are very fair.The falafel is a great way to start your meal!
Always great. Tried kebbe for the first time. Man, that is tasty. Then followed up with my usual oasis pizza. Mmmm
Best Mediterranean food in Rochester, in my opinion. Ive been eating here since 2011 and the quality has always been top notch. It is a small space but they have quite a bit of outdoor seating in the summer.
Food is great. But the parking situation is horrible. If you are not from Rochester, avoid this place just for the parking situation. The restaurant has parking behind their building but do not explicitly mention or direct customers to those spots. The street parking is highly tricky. You have to read very small signs placed far apart for clear instructions and sometimes you have to change spots after 7 pm even if you are in the middle of your dinner. In summary, not worth so much effort to get a peaceful meal. There are many amazing places in the suburbs
The food is very delicious and service is friendly and quick. I love this place!
This centrally located Greek restaurant is a good lunch spot. Started out with the kebbe and falaffel. Kebbe is a seared puck of ground beef with tomato, pita bread, and a side of hummus. The beef was flavorful with a hint cinnamon/nutmeg which was reminiscent of the holidays. Very flavorful and savory. The falafel was crispy and not greasy, crunchy on the outside yet tend on the inside; not dense at all. The demeh pita is a toasted pita rolled like a burrito with ground beef with similar spices to the kebbe. Crunchy, savory, and creamy. I advise if eating this like a burrito, eat it over your plate to avoid any filling dropping on your shirt. Only complaint was the seasonal fresh blended drink. Had a lot of pulp, I mean A LOT. Tastes like pineapple, banana, and melon. Think it would have been better without the melon but overall, was not a fan. Up side, the food was very flavorful and the prices were reasonable.
The BEST Mediterranean food in this area! The food was so fresh, hot and the service was amazing! What a great value.
Atmosphere is mild. Lots of folks crammed into a small space. Not much breathing room so to speak, but I guess folks like that sort of thing. Very high end for salad and flat bread. Curious if the oil and vinegar are local or imports?
So good. Love the place and love the food. You should check it out. Not too expensive and super tasty.
One of the best restaurants in Rochester. I have visited this restaurant since the past 7 years and everything remains the same , excellent taste and excellent customer service
The food here is sublime. I dont know what they do but, its magic. Perfectly saucy, perfectly seasoned and perfectly fresh.With the labor and supply shortages, Sinbads remains pleasant and welcoming.
We waited, and waited, and watched tables seated after us receive water and have orders taken before we flagged a server down to politely ask if we had a server. Turns out, that server was ours. We then waited for water, waited to order, and waited for our incomplete order before our complete order arrived. We enjoyed the 3/4 plates. Gyros plate is a salad with gyros on top, Shish plate is a salad with 3 pieces of tenderloin, not what we expected. Owner approached every table except ours. This is our 3rd visit to Rochester, Sinbad’s is always crowded and we were looking forward to finally stopping in with our daughter at one of her favorite restaurants. Sadly, we left very disappointed.
One of our favorite restaurants to dine at...the hummus is the best here along with their variety of Mediterranean appetizers and pizzas. Delicious!
It was def a three star experience last night when I went, but I’m sure it could be better on a less busy night? But couldn’t get a table outside (which is understandable) but then it took a little over an hour to get food. We ordered appetizer falafels which came out with the meals, and they were cold (cold falafels are sad) the meals were good, but the ratios just seemed a bit off and weren’t exactly what we expected. Overall, ok, but probably won’t be going back super soon.
Amazing food and friendly service. I definitely recommend trying the Pitza!
Fresh, delicious food. Great servers. Have eaten outside during the warmer months and always had a salad. Good... This time I had the Mashawi which came with a side salad where I did the Sinbad, it was more than I could finish, and phenomenal!!! Will definitely order that again!
Go between rush-times ... to ensure you get a table and enjoy their great food!
While I was impressed with the food. Not very impressed with the way the owner of the restaurant behaved while we were dining. Either stick to the time that you have set or dont take in customers. It was annoying that while we were enjoying our dinner the owner was howering around our table just to see if we had finished our food. Which made us uncomfortable. We were there to enjoy a nice dinner with friends , not to be constantly watched by someone so that they could leave early. Annoying.
True class and pure enjoyment. Your a great group of staff. Its a pleasure to be assisted by great staff. The food was excellent and surroundings were impeccably clean. Superb!
Went here with my mom.these guys were making Mediterranean before it was hip. Old school and tasty, the pita wraps are crunchy on the outside and there are a decent amount vegetarian options as well.
Ive always appreciated Sinbads for their delicious and authentic eastern Mediterranean food. Their dining situation is handled well during the pandemic. Outdoor tables are spaced well apart and all staff are wearing masks properly. I enjoyed my lunch today and was grateful for their attention to safety.
Gave me the wrong order of salad the waitress insisted the salad was indeed correct and touched my food with her hands without gloves . The waitress never apologized and never asked if I wanted a new order . Allandins on Monroe ave has better customer service and better food and prices . I will never go back to Sinbads on park ave Rochester NY .
Huge portions, great food, great prices. I had the combo (falafel, hummus, baba, tabouleh, dolma) and all were excellent. Ended with delicious baklava! Will definitely come back.
Delicious, tons of choices, quick, and very sensitive to gluten allergies.
When you go to a Mediterranean restaurant the minimum you expect is good falafels. The falafels we were served were room temperature, as if they had been deep fried long before we ordered them.
The Shrimps Pizza is one of a kind.. Authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean food experience! Great outdoor seating
Best Mediterranean Food in town! We shared the roasted eggplant appetizer, and roasted chicken and vegetables in a crispy pita, and they were so fresh and fantastic. My date had the basil pasta with artichokes and a Mediterranean combo of veggies in a garlic basil oil, which he loved. I got the typical roasted chicken kebab with some feta, tomatoes, roasted onions and tahini, again amazing. Service was great, and great last night outside dining in Rochester before the cold weather. Gotta go there!
Tried some new items (chicken soup, spinach salad with beets) at my old favorite. Great service, tasty food, plenty of parking.
Excellent food and service. Drive from buffalo and its so worth it.
Everything we ordered well good
Loved the hummus, great portions! Service was great as well.
Had the Di Pollo it was delicious, it was a recommendation from a friend. Will go back.
I love this place. Great food.Parking can be tricky so check the side streets or be prepared to walk some ways.
Great food, huge portions, they are happy to accommodate dietary needs/restrictions.
We sat outdoors table for two. Food is consistently good and fairly priced. The server was respectful of distance and friendly and polite...
Weve been in Rochester for as long as Sinbads has been open but this was the first time we visited Sinbads. What a huge mistake that we never tried this before. The entire family loved the food and especially the deserts - they were ideal perfect size and so full of intense flavor. This is a treasure on Park Ave that we will be enjoying in future summers as we walk along in Park Ave Festivals. The prices were also a great deal!
My husband and I had an amazing meal at Sinbad’s! The appetizers were the perfect start to our meal followed by a delicious entree with a salad. Loved every bite and probably ate more than I should!!! Huge portions, superb food! The chef was amazing and the wait staff (Christina and Rachel) were friendly and had great recommendations! We will be back!
Fantastic food! This is one of my top restaurants to visit when I return to Rochester. Outdoor seating is great in the summer, staff is friendly, and prices are decent. They got my order wrong when I visited last time, so I had to remind the waiter twice they got it wrong, but otherwise I still love this place. They can sometimes be a little pushy on desserts. If youre in town this is a must visit.
An early dinner on a cold and dreary afternoon was no disappointment. Tasty, ample portions of steaming soup, hummus, pita, and a delicious beet salad were just the thing! My friends gyro pita was excellent: delicious, fresh, well-prepared (ie easy to pick up with little effort or mess), and lots of meat. The service was fast and friendly. I liked the atmosphere: not fancy, but snug and dimly lit. There werent many people there at 5 p.m., so we had our pick of tables. I highly recommend Sinbads if you like fresh, tasty, authentic Mediterranean food.
Very pleasant spot, especially the outdoor seating in warm weather. The food is always excellent and the prices below reasonable. The problem is that the Lezeza pitza is so good I have to force myself to try other things on the menu. This is not a complaint!Indoor cleanliness is just OK, which is the reason for the four stars.
I absolutely love this place! It’s one of my favorite restaurants in Rochester. We come here every now and then, and the staff are super friendly with amazing service. Sure, it can be a little hot inside during the winter and summer months, but overall the experience was great, and very high quality food for an affordable price. I definitely recommend coming here if your visiting Rochester!
We absolutely LOVE this restaurant. We no longer live in Rochester, but Sinbads is still our all time favorite place to eat. The food is amazing. Weve ordered everything on the menu over the years and there is only one item that we didnt really care for. The owner is very friendly. The wait staff is attentive. We enjoyed this restaurant so much that we recently drove one thousand miles to Rochester and our first stop was Sinbads. If you enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, youll love Sinbads. Its located on Park Ave. Parking is down the alley behind the restaurant.
Good Food & Great ServiceI highly recommend their Artichoke Salad; its simply delicious. But I cant say the same about their lentil soup which was too watery, too thin and lacked flavor. However, overall it was a very good lunch.
One of our favorite dinner establishments! Food is always great. Good service too. Owner is usually there and maintains the great qualities that has kept place running well for so many years.
Sinbads has the most diverse Mediterranean menu that Ive ever seen. They have all the usual dishes, plus they have many dishes I have never heard of. I tried the Kafta plate and it was we got a sampler with the hummus and some other appetizer type things and that was excellent as well. All the dishes for tasty and huge portions. If youre looking for something different in Mediterranean food or just the the favorites, this is the place to go.
The food was good, unfortunately we ordered over the phone and half the order was wrong. Great place for vegetarians when the order is correct. I just wanted some falafel. Pasta dish was a bit too oily for us also.
Excellent Mediterranean food. Jennifer our waitress was very friendly and the service was quick and attentive. There are unusual menu options and vegetarian choices. The shrimp appetizer was fantastic as was the combo platter. Highly recommended.
Mmmm.....gyro pizza!
Absolutely fantastic! The food was incredible and friendly service. I came in right after they opened and made a to go order. Even though they just opened I received my food quickly and it was delicious! I ordered a gyro pita and dolma appetizer. Both were absolutely delicious. I was surprised by the depth of flavor in the dolma. I will definitely be going back.
Had a great dining experience. The service was excellent and the food was unique and delicious. A great dining experience
Wait staff was quick and helpful once seated, but the food was overcooked. Felt that they didnt have a handle on seating people either.
Decent mediterranean. Eggplant pita is really good. The shish kabob threw me off though as it was more like a stuffed burrito when I was expecting something on a skewer. Took a star off for mushrooms in the veggie chili. Just one thing I would never put in a chili. But thats just my own personal taste.
This was our first visit to Sinbads. A hidden gem on Park Ave.!! Lovely outdoor seating. Sinbads has a family feel; the owner (I assume) greeted many people by name, asking the about their family, etc.The meal was superb! The herb seasoning on the cornish hen and my steak and chicken was out of this world! Both dishes were extremely fresh and seasoned to perfection. The garlic aioli was the perfect addition.The portion size was extremely generous for the reasonable price. We each took half of our meal home with us. We will definitely be back!!Update: Still just a delicious! We have been there several times and highly recommend it to friends! We like it so much that we received a gift certificate from Sinbads from a friend. Cant wait to go back.
The lamb dish, Fatteh, is phenomenal, and like most of the signature dishes comes with your choice of salad, and theres like 8 to choose from. My favorite is the Schmandar, with beets and Dijon and candied walnuts- YUM!! The pasta dishes are also delicious. All of the food has generous portions- you definitely wont leave hungry and might even have a to-go box. Theres outdoor patio seating in the nice weather. The prices are good for the quality of and amount of what you get. They have a decent beer and wine selection and a lot of non-alcoholic beverages as well. The only drawback is parking can be tough but persevere because its worth it!
Great food, reasonably priced. Attentive service. (Ryan, nice job!) A great menu with lots of choices. Started out with hummus and pita, of course, so good! I had pasta with shrimp and artichokes, my friend had a gyro. All delicious and perfectly done. Dont skip dessert!
My husband got DePolo and thats always great, however I ordered chicken kabob and I got chicken thighs wrapped in pita bread. Was not so great, in fact not good, no flavor and tough meat.It was a slow Wednesday evening and the seating was... Limited. They would not seat any two people at a four top table. So several couples left. I wish we did.
Warm & welcoming atmosphere, huge menu, sampled at least 10 items & everything was delightfully delicious! So good, we ordered extra to go. ;) Cant wait to eat here again ! :)
The food quality is inconsistent, we had a few disappointments, the meat in Mashawi dish looked like was taken out of freezer and put on the grill, very bad smell.Other area of improvement:1- Then need to plan a better social distancing. The tables are close to each other and the owner is still trying to pack the place.2- please change your menus. They are disgusting full of stuff and germs on them. Without of COVID you need to wash your hand after touching these menus. Please this is covid time please use QR Code.
This was my first time ordering- my neighbors rave about Sinbads! I was NOT disappointed! Imad was very nice on the phone& the food was delicious. The hummus & pita bread are the best I’ve had! The food is filling, tasty, with generous portions, &reasonably priced. I will be back!!! Thank you for being open during the COVID-19 pandemic and providing a wonderful meal for my family!
Great food and great service!! Had the lentil soup and baba ganoush appetizer, both were phenomenal!! Their pitzas are also great! They were also really accommodating with my requests for my dietary restrictions! Just be aware that when you walk in at first all you see is curtains. Dont be confused, youre in the right place, just walk through them. Once inside its a nice cozy atmosphere!
Usually love it and the waitresses are nice, but due to the owner will never have my or any friends business again. Been charged different prices for the same meal every time. The last time I went there for pick up I was charged over $17 for the greek chicken salad, when the last time I was charged $15 for the same exact thing, and only charged $13-14 when I sit and eat there. Makes no sense. When the owner talked to me he was rude and argued with me and says Do you realize what we put in our dressing (which is basic as hell) and that every other place in the world does it (which it doesnt). I was being charged for having extra dressing, which should be free and is free when you sit and eat there, but get charged different prices every time I order for pick up. Will never eat or order food again. Owner is ill mannered and doesnt care about people or apparently losing business.
The inside is very compact and low key. our server was so sweet, and the food was perfection. The combo platter is a yummy and healthy appetizer for 4. and you cant go wrong with the pitas!! gyro pita toasted had the best lamb inside and was just enough to leave me satisfied. also the servings are huge! youll definitely have left overs. they also have DELICIOUS baklava for the end!
I absolutely love the food here but sadly wont be able to go back until the pandemic is over. I went in for takeaway and the man at the door and the man behind the counter werent wearing masks or six feet away from me; also I couldnt pay by phone. It behavior indicated a disregard for public health protocols that I cant tolerate because I care for my 88 year old mother. And lets face it, Im no youngster myself! Sayonara, Sinbads.
Sinbads is a staple of eating out for this Rochester resident. Their food is astonishingly consistent and delicious—I’ve ordered a couple times since quarantine started and seen no change in quality. Their beverage lineup pairs suitably with their crowd-pleasing pita wraps and “pitzas,” but the real stars of the show are the salads and combo plate, which bring together lemon herb dressings, fresh greens, delicious, smooth hummus, and fine herbs. If you’re looking for something a little more indulgent, try the Farrouj plate—you won’t be disappointed. A favorite casual restaurant, and when we get back to normal—great ambiance!
In town visiting our son. He said we would love this restaurant. I’m so glad we were able to have dinner in this place. The food was delicious, large portions for a fair price. Service was fun and friendly. We will return when we visit again. One place I’d give more than 5 stars if I could.
I have to say, Vanessa did a really good job accommodating us. It was our first time there, and my boyfriend is very allergic to nuts, so not knowing this place has a menu made of mostly nuts she was able to help us along. When Vanessa accidentally messed up my boyfriends order she immediately fixed it and then at the end of our lunch she made a fruit salad for him as an apology. I think she did an amazing job and showed great service recovery and I hope she gets great praise for her customer service regularly. I will definitely come back again.
Good service and fantastic food. It was my first time there. I had the gyro plate. Definitely a favorite. And the atmosphere was very relaxing on this beautiful day, being able to enjoy the eats outside.
The food was excellent! I even had enough for dinner another night. The service was stellar, the staff was friendly and helpful. It was very busy the night that we went, but we were seated fairly quickly and not neglected at all. Im looking forward to another visit.
Our waiter was awesome and the food was delicious. My friends gyro was a little small but everyone else in my group loved their meal. Definitely would recommend if you enjoy Mediterranean style cuisine.
Its just so incredibly delicious. My favorite Mediterranean food in area!
Nad the combo plate- I have never had a bad meal here, and this was no exception.Their hummus and dolmas are to die for.
Open until 10pm or later must days, great for late diners. Good is great, Turkish Mediterranean fare. Music suits the mid and the menu, during the warmer months outdoor seating is great. Never a long wait fur your food. service is always friendly.
I went to Sinbads with a party of seven and it was miserable. The service was bad, the owner was arguing with the waitress and we overheard the whole incident. We ordered a Greek Salad and it was basically a few pieces of lettuce on a plate with some Feta Cheese for $7.95. I have never complained at any restaurant but I thought this order was a mistake, It was 50 cents of lettuce on a plate. The owner came to our table and was arguing with me that this is a Greek Salad like he was insulted. Well Lettuce on plate is not a Greek Salad, do not go here.
Great food, we got a Pitza that was really good. This is my first time want here in like 5 years and its as good as I remember it being. Decent service, the waiter was really nice, but a tad slow dealing with the check. Will definitely go back soon to try more of the menu.
Such good food and we love sitting outside when the weather permits. Hard to decide what to order because so many items on the menu are my favorites.
Sinbad’s is one of the worst places to come for dinner. They’ve disappointed me, and they’re very unprofessional in their business. I check the place, and it was open. I came from 10 miles away. They told me they’re overwhelmed and less staffing. If that’s the case, why would you Said closed or something?
The food is amazing here and the service is always amazing here. Its a great place to bring the family for a great night out.
The chicken salad plate is my absolute favorite dis here. The soups also are homemade and flavorful. Wait staff is efficient and professional. Cozy atmosphere with comfortable banquet benches along the wall .
If you want Mediterranean food in Rochester, GO TO ALADDINS!!! Everything at Sinbads tasted premade and certainly not fresh. For example, the dressing on the salad I got tasted like it came from a grocery store condiment aisle and the hummus tasted like slightly-better sabra. I really wanted to like the food but it was just mediocre. The chicken on my salad, however, was delicious.The bathroom was also kind of gross, with dish soap instead of hand soap in the dispenser.All in all, Aladdins has better prices, better portions, and all around better food.
Although the indoor dining room is rather small, the space is quite cozy, and the food was absolutely delicious and unique! The waitress we had was an absolute delight and knew the menu inside and out- very helpful for a newbie to Mediterranean food like me!
I been there a long time and remember some of these reviews but most important a clean bathroom tell you about the kitchen so Aladdins your not exempted. And please don’t be cheap to your customers especially for take outs if they want something extra like pita bread give it to them don’t charge them you wouldn’t if they were dinning in.
Fantastic meal. The Maze appetizer is delicious and the feta cheese is so flavor full. Went here with a group of five and everyone was exceptionally happy with the meal. The staff is fantastic as well. Dinner for 5 was about $70
Ive never had better Lebanese food, and I lived in Ottawa (whose national dish is chicken shawarma) for years.This place ticks all the boxes:Friendly neighborhood vibeExcellent serviceGood selection of wines and beers, including one Lebanese beer and two Lebanese red winesGreat saladsDelicious grilled meats.Several very large steps above even good ordinary Lebanese restaurants.
Absolutely delicious Middle Eastern food. My Lebanese-Syrian friend (not a typical combination, but it worked for his grandparents) brought some of us here, because he knew they did it right. I trust he knows what hes talking about, but Im dead certain Ive always loved every bite. The place is casual and comfortable, the service friendly and reliable. Theres never been an off note.
AMAZING FOOD! We order once a month at least and have tried at least 1/3 of the menu (all delicious!)
The entire meal was awful. The app was very salty and bitter. Hubbys pasta dish was overloaded with herbs and swimming in oil. Each forkful had oil dripping off the pasta and my pizza was just ok.. the charbroiled chicken was overcooked and actually tough. We didnt have one good item... not sure if we will be back.. maybe a new cook?
Wonderful, comfortable restaurant! Small, but excellent quality wine list. Food is always, always delicious and service consistently good. My familys favorite restaurant! Nice sidewalk seating in good weather.
Great food! Nice staff!
I love their pitzas. They are amazing and fresh. The staff is always so nice. The space is really small and limiting. When they are really busy, you feel like you are sitting on top of other people and cant really hold an intimate conversation.
My wife and I love Sinbads they have fresh squeezed lemon juice thats amazing in an Arnold Palmer. They have great vegetarian and meat options that are all relatively on the healthy side. The prices are very good and they do takeout as well. Service and cleanliness has always been good in our experience. Outdoor seating is nice though the bees can bother you sometimes and its very warm inside during the winter. Small parking lot in the back which is always a bonus for Rochester. Both mens and womens rooms are one person
Great food and customer service!!! I ordered the beef and fettuccine and it was delicious. Their hot sauce is amazing!! I highly recommend to anyone who hasn’t been yet or in the area.
Great food and the service was outstanding
This is my favorite, and only, place for gyros. Their pitzas, falafel, and other dishes are good too. My husband and I go here, order two gyros pitas, and get a delicious, filling meal for a cheap, excellent price! The service is fast too.
Lovely place with amazing food, great staff, and a very friendly owner. Great place to eat alone, as a pair, or with a group. Definitely recommend the Farrouj (Cornish hen), its a great dish to share between two people. Also a big fan of the Sfiha and the tabouli. All in all, probably my favourite restaurant in Rochester!
Food is ok but please use new menu current menue is old and full of germs. I can’t even dare to touch it!
Great prices and quality Mediterranean food. Got the gyro in a long toasted pita which was a delicious way to eat a gyro. Stuffed grape leaves were good too. Worth the price so visit when youre on Park Ave.
I always have a positive experience here. The food, the servers, the ambience both inside and out always delivers! I highly recommend trying their specials for something you dont see every day. Good stuff!!
Great place it taste so good. My favorite thing is the chicken pita I could have that Every night. If does get really busy at around 6 so try to go before then or after.
Hands down the best basil pasta dish ever eaten. Soups amazing. Great outdoor seating and service. Wish we lived here cause this food would be a weekly treat.
The food is fairly authentic. Although Sinbads cooking staff must have changed. The food was much better about 12 years ago!! Unfortunately, there really arent any other good Mediterranean restaurants in Rochester. So, Sinbads is a special treat once in a while for me! The parking is impossible. Good food....Halal. mashallah
Great food. A little small inside, but did not have to wait to be seated on a Friday night. Food was amazing!
Cozy atmosphere... gas fireplace and soft Mediterranean music. Seated immediately, with great service! This is my husbands favorite restaurant... always the freshest food perfectly cooked. The pitzas are creative and delicious... and the mashawi is always a winner. 10/10 From me!!
I dont know why it took me so long to find out about Sinbads but i wish I had known sooner. The food is fantastic and there is a variety of menu items and options. Came here with a friend who has a number of dietary restrictions and they are readily able to accommodate.
This place has been consistently good. During busy times, you may wait a bit longer, however, the food is always worth the wait. One of my favorite dishes is their, SAMBUSEK PLATE. Ive never had anything like it anywhere else.
The worst service ever, we ordered few dishes and sat outside, it was crowded a bit and the owner helped to get a table, after less than 20 min. The lady cane with the bill, and took the dishes from the table without even asking if we were done, we were still eating but i guess they wanted to have space for another customer but did that in the most rude way way, they practically kicked us before we finish our foodNever coming back again
Great service! Good food. Baba ganoush, eh.
The best Mediterranean food in Rochester. Hands down. The ganbari pizza is my go to. They hand make their own spicy sauce as the base for this pizza. Its impossible to describe, just order it.
One of our favorite places. Demian is a great server. Love the Mashawi and the lamb dish, especially. My husband and I often split a soup, appetizer, and main dish that comes with a salad of choice--so much deliciousness for a reasonable price.
This was one of my favorite restaurants. But after my experience yesterday 01/25/2020, myself nor ANY of my family will be returning. I always order the same thing. Maza and Gaunbari for appetizers and Gaunbari pizza for my entrée. The Gaunbari had a whole string of hair in it. Told the young waiter boy. He grabbed it and walked away. Didnt say a word. All three of us ordered the gaunbari pizza. My sister had a light brown long piece of hair in hers. He did the same thing to her. Grabbed it and walked away. Didnt apologize, didnt say I will make you another. Nothing! So I got up and went over to the counter and spoked with him calmly. He said he was trying to call the owner but this wasnt communicated at all nor did the owner answer. I then told him to just bring us our checks. My sisters and I nor anyone else in my family will be returning to this establishment. Its been a long time since someone has made the color of my skin determine the level of service that is given to me. Zero stars!
Love this place. Great mediterranean. Make sure to check their website, because the menu that google shows is outdated and prices have increased.
Been eating her for years, you wont find better food. Amazing every time!
It is the best place in Upstate New York if youre looking for Mediterranean food. Service is great, affordable, great staff, super friendly. You feel like they invited you to eat at their house.
For our appetizer, we had the SFIHA: ground beef, tomatoes, onions, pine nuts, and cheddar cheese toasted in pita. It was difficult to share because the ground beef was wrapped inside the pita. And cutting it in half was quite messy. It could have been a dish for 1 instead of an appetizer to share. I found it a little dry.We enjoyed the OASIS Pitza: Garlic sauce as a base with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and parsley. It was very good. This one was cut into 8 slices and would have been easier to share as an appetizer.Service is good. Toilet is clean.
Incredible food. Ive been here a few times and loved every experience. Not the most over friendly staff but they arent rude or anything. Having been to Israel Ive developed a love for Mediterranean food and this place kills that craving in me!
Very good food! Reasonable prices! Atmosphere is nice... smaller restaurant with cozy feeling. Nice employees. So glad we gave this a try! Will be stopping again! Note: parking out back available if you cant find anything on street.
Sinbads is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Rochester. I usually don’t eat dark meat, but I LOVE their chicken pita. I ordered off of Grubhub and asked for no tomato on my pitas. When it was delivered all of them had tomatoes on it. I called into Sinbad’s and the OWNER replaced all 3 of my pitas and delivered them himself. I am super impressed and will definitely be back.
Very friendly attractive wait staff the food was excellent well go again
We have always loved Sinbads food, so my daughter asked them to cater her wedding. Everyone raved about the food. It was simply exquisite. We could not have asked for a more wonderful meal. They went above and beyond to make it the best meal ever!!!!!
Amazing food, very well seasoned. I typically dont try new things, but I am glad I stoped here! If Im ever in the area again I will definitely come back!
Lovely place to eat. The waiters were awesome and very quick with my order. Their food were delicious.
Always excellent food and staff. The Pharoah pitza is so so good with the grilled chicken and feta cheese. Definitely coming back again. Summer seating outside is great for enjoying the season and people watching.
Have enjoyed eating at Sinbads for several years now, great food and atmosphere. However, about 3 weeks ago we had terrible service, the waitresses were no where to be found and we patiently waited at a table for 15 minutes before being offered water and a menu. The girls were all congregated at the main counter chatting, oblivious to the customers. The food was exceptional, service was very subpar, a first for us.Today I took the wife for an early dinner. My chicken pita looked under cooked, was told it looked that was because of the dark meat. Wasnt offered an opportunity to have it recooked or reordered. I kept my mouth shut and just ate my salad, took pita home for the dogs. Decided against it and threw it in the trash. Second terrible experience in a row.Have noticed that the owner has not been around for the last 3 visits, hope all is well. The staff really needs guidance and someone in charge. I regretfully wont be back again. I work too hard for my money only to have someone a third of my age show me attitude. What a shame.
I told the owner that I would be happy to leave a review after he personally delivered food to my door that had been left out of my takeout order. Also, while the restaurant atmosphere is a bit dark and narrow, the Greek food here is delicious. A favorite choice for takeout. Outdoor patio dining in the summer.
I have a gluten intolerance issue, and the waitress was super helpful with showing me what I could and could not eat on the menu. Also, the food was absolutely fantastic! I would love to come here again if Im in the area!
Food was excellent. The wait for food was longer than usual. But every place is short staffed these days.
This is my favorite restaurant in Rochester, and anytime friends or family pass through, I take them here. Fresh ingredients, good portions, reasonable prices, and the most delicious food around!
Best falafel and gyro in Rochester- manager always checks on you when youre there- he is super friendly, excellent staff. Food is super fresh and incredible every time without fail. Try the Mashawi- my husband says its one of the best meals hes had in his life. My in-laws lived in Israel for years and obsessed with Sinbads- they say it is totally legit. We are so lucky to have Sinbads in Rochester- skip Alladins- come to Sinbads!
I got the Mashawi Plate with Greek Salad, it was delicious! The salad and cheese was packed with taste and the meat was incredibly juicy, I will be returning here again!
Food was nice and fresh, was a little pricey but is to be expected, with the location and fact its a small independent restaurant.
Food is amazing the prices are just write the staff is friendly. Good location in the city on Park Ave. If you like Lebanese food or Mediterranean food this is definitely the spot for you. Catering is also available open 11 a.m. the falafels the baba ganoush the kibbie all delicious and fresh highly recommended it.
Always fresh. Always delicious. Gyro plate says it all.
Food is always excellent. What we didnt like is being charged for a little cup of extra sauce. Three people at our table asked for a little extra hot sauce and each was charged $1.00
Delishious food and good prices! Had the hummus: which is easily shared with a group, the Gyro: that had an amazing sauce, and the Pharoah pitza: made with such fresh veggies it was perfect for summer 💚
Had the Sultan Pizza here the other day and it was absolutely delicious! Im not even a pizza fan but a co-worker recommended it and it did not disappoint. Great atmosphere and friendly/attentive server as well!
The best chicken vegetable soup in the county, bar none!!
We always have had a wonderful and warm experience here. The food is delicious and affordable. Great service always.
The food was absolutley amazing! My servers name was Damien he was attentive conversational and very knowledgeable about the cuisine on the menu! I will be back!
We stumbled upon this place on Saturday 3/4/2017 by chance, well what a blessing in disguise! It was not full to capacity but for 1 table, so we were able to sit right down. However it was late for the 3 of us and needed to eat ASAP, 3 diabetics! It was very busy by now and we finally ordered. Unfortunately before any of our food came one of us had a medical issue, and needed to leave, but also we needed to eat, and ASAP! So Vince quickly asked if our waitress could make it to go! Well Jennifer quickly turned our order into a to go order, and the owner was so thoughtful, and glad we did not just leave, so we were able to wait for our server to pack our food up, and thanks to the kitchen staff for helping so quickly!I know I had soup & a gyro dinner over a ceaser salad. Vince had soup also, salad, lamb chops both delishious and we had the hummus appetizer also delishious. I dont remember what Andy ordered, but he was sick and could not eat it that night, but he had eaten there before and told us it was good food. So we will Def go back. Thank you so much to Jennifer, and the kitchen staff, and the owner who was very kind about our situation!!
Great options, unique offerings, we had a pasta, a stuffed bread, and a salad entree. All were generous, fresh and really tasty. The server was very professional. The owner was on site and very friendly.
This little eatery has been a staple on Park avenue for years, and always a go to place when in the mood for mediterranean/middle eastern food. I have never ordered anything I didnt like. Well priced.
Always wonderful food and kind staff. I love this place.
Decent lunch experience, but not something Id rate as amazing. Had a gyro plate which was plated over lettuce, a few mushrooms, cucumbers and fetta. Dressing was a Greek vinaigrette. Flavor was good, but again not amazing.
Delicious. They have a lot of outside seating for nice days (much much more than most of the other Park Ave restaurants). They have an excellent gyro! Make sure you get it toasted!!
Sinbads has the best Mediterranean food in the area with a Lebanese flair. They have many of the standard Mediterranean dishes like hummus, dolma, gyros, felafel as well as some of their own creations. The flavors are bold and the service is great. Try the Sambusek appetizer - wow.
The owner is very nice and the staff too. I tried their pasta which was probably a bad idea but it was still pretty good. I should’ve tried their specialty dishes like the tabboule and shawarma. Will be doing that next time I’m there
I never got a chance to say how I feel about this place but it wasnt pleasant. I was part of a bus trip as a chaperone visiting universities with my daughter and her school. We visited many schools including the University of Rochester. It was a suggestion made by a syaff memeber to go to Sinbads adding that the food was great. I couldnt wait to taste it. I love Mediterranean food and couldnt wait to experience outside of NYC. We went in as a group and were immediately sat to a table. The menu had so many different options so I had some questions for the waitress with the red orange hair to help answers so of my concerns. She was evasive. So I persisted until finally she came over to me. By this time everyone at my table had ordered. Idiot remember what exactly was the questioned I posed but neverthe less she was rude and condescending. So, instead of making a scene I got up from the group and left. When I arrived outside I saw a couple of other students complaining on how they werent being serviced at surrounding restaurants. Naturally, we were all upset and baffled. I walked around the block crying. I went into a pizzeria that was close by and had a big slice. They were much more inviting than what I just went through. I decided to call Sinbad while outside and my group outside. I asked to speak to the manager and expressed my concern. I understand that someone may be having a bad day but it was no excuse. I wasnt being difficult nor was I ride either until it was apparent on how I was being treated from the rest of the group. The manager told me to come back in to the store and that dinner was on him. I expressed that I didnt want to go back in the store and feel uncomfortable. I stated to him that I just wanted him to talk to his waitress which he said he would. It really bothered me that the other staff members continued eating and didnt bother to come outside and check on me. It became apparent that color was an issue when we got back on the buses and a lot of the black students were also crying. Some for served but others didnt fit the bill and were turned away. It was sad because we mad it a topic of discussion on the buses we were on. The Caucasian students experienced a wonderful time and didnt have that issue although some chose not to eat at the other establishments when their black friends were turned away. Obviously by now you know Im a black woman. Im from NYC and Im a professional. I went to college and only wanted to share the experience of visiting colleges with my daughter. Instead I was reminded that day of the color of my skin along with so many other great smart students...the school is Bared High School look it up....well rounded kiss who were just hungry but turned away by many of the other restaurants on that strip that day. Im reminded that Im back everyday, and now the next generation has to go through the same thing. America the land of the free; isnt free for everyone. As co f Sinbad, the waitress may have had a bad day but after seeing the other students go through the same or was obvious what the problem was. Instead we got boxes of pizza and the black kids ate on the bus. The message is clear and although University of Rochester was a great school it wasnt a pick for us. My daughter didnt experience what I went through as she is fairly light but she understood how serious it was when we had a bus filled with crying black women and angry black men...thank you Sinbad and the surrounding restaurants on that strip...message clear.
Only had the falafel from here but it was really good! I would go again and try other things on the menu. 👍
The food good, isnt as tasty as it once was. And maybe the mean-looking owners should hang out in the kitchen and not stare at the patrons. If owners are going to be out on the floor they should interact with customers more often.
Fantastic food for the prices - expect to pay anywhere between $7-16 for a very well portioned meal. You WILL leave with a full stomach. Best Greek food around that Ive had. Service is just a tad bit slow though.
A local Rochester favorite. It may not offer the most elegant or refined atmosphere, but the friendly staff and incredible authentic food is totally worthwhile. Street parking can be tricky during busy times.
AH-MAZING! Authentic Mediterranean cuisine, and unusual offerings. Great service. I loved it!
The restaurant was beautiful and spaciousThe waitress was very politeThe food came out quicklyThe food was absolutely deliciousWhen I ordered the Fatteh (lamb chops) I expected some typical ordinary lamb. No big deal.Dude... was I wrong. The lamb chops were gorgeously plated on this giant plate bowl of soup with tahini sauce on top. I have no idea what the soup base was but it blessed my taste buds. Mixing the tahini into the soup was a brilliant move. You know that soup was bomb when you use soup as salad dressing. It sounds idiotic, but dont knock me till you try it. The lamb chop was cooked to perfection and Gordon Ramsay would have been proud. I gotta say Im still craving this magnificant dish. I feel honored to have tried this Fatteh.
Most amazing flavored food. The tahini cream on the food was very savory and the meat was tender. I had the Mashawi, lamb chomps, and a couple of appetizers. Everything was excellent
Our go to place for Gyro’s and Maza! It’s not the fanciest place and parking can be a nightmare, but the food is 1000% worth the hassle.
Delicious food , polite staff
Terrific food, fun setting, friendly service. Wonderful Mediterranean restaurant!
Their mashawi plate is delicious, and so are most of the things on their menu that I have tried! There is generally a bit of a wait, but its usually pretty quick to get seated.
Food is excellent. Always enjoy coming to this location. Much better atmosphere than the other locations. highly recommend if you like mediteranian food
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Sinbads 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-14My boss and I came here yesterday for a quick meeting late in the afternoon. We found a table outside and sat down. Immediately, one of the staff members brought over a couple menus and asked what we’d like to drink. The waiter was also friendly, the food was good and prepared quickly.If you like Mediterranean food, I would recommend this restaurant.Attentive and cordial staff. Tasty dishes. Quick service. Nice outdoor seating area.
Review №2
2022-05-17Delicious food, amazing outdoor seating space. I would eat here again without any questions. Staff was extremely friendly. The owner or manager also seemed a bit tense and kept every staff on their toes, but it appears that it works.
Review №3
2021-11-20Wonderful restaurant with extremely courteous staff. Food was overall good and we have thoroughly enjoyed everything.The platter in specialties was really good. Mishawi was good but more flavors can make it best. Greek salad very good.
Review №4
2021-12-07Our meal was 5 stars all around. We ordered the mashawi plate, ganbari and tried the eggplant gyro for a non meat option. Everything was amazing down to the fruit salad. I suggest eating family style because we were able to have a bit of everything on our plates. Lets not even talk about portions, theyre HUGE and although theres a big quantity of food, quality isnt spared.
Review №5
2021-08-10I love good quality authentic middle eastern food so Sinbad’s is Probably one of my favorite restaurants in Rochester. I always go for the Fatteh Plate (lamb chops with hummus) and then add some small side dishes to complete the experience. Prices are amazing for what you get.
Review №6
2021-09-27An experience in gyros I never knew existed. Their gyro was by far the best Ive ever had, the tahini sauce was unreal, the meat perfectly cooked. This is my new obsession. So damn good I want4 more right now.
Review №7
2022-05-03Excellent service and food. You can sit and eat a leisurely meal and not feel pressure to hurry. This place is welcoming and you leave wanting to return. Highly recommend.
Review №8
2022-06-18The food is great, ive eat then dozens of times. My server was sweet and good at her job, but the owner micro managing his staff tableside is extremely off-putting... he should let them work without him over their shoulder, would be better for staff and customers.
Review №9
2022-06-28Great food and service.Tried the falafel appetizer it was very good. Had mashawy for dinner. Grilled steak and chicken between pita bread with some veggies and lots of Mediterranean flavor came with a salad.
Review №10
2022-05-10Excellent service and delicious food. I got the toasted gyro pita and it was perfect. Nice atmosphere. The owner himself waited on us.