Rochester neighborhood guide
Dining around University Avenue & NOTA in Rochester
University Avenue and Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts offer dining choices near the Memorial Art Gallery and surrounding arts destinations. This guide identifies the actual addresses so you can distinguish a University Avenue stop from one on Anderson or East Avenue. Menus and hours change; use the official restaurant pages for current details.
Brown Hound Downtown — 500 University Avenue
Brown Hound Downtown is at the Memorial Art Gallery, across University Avenue from Haddon Hall and The Shelbourne. Check Brown Hound Downtown’s website for its current dining options and schedule.
Good Luck — 50 Anderson Avenue
Good Luck describes a seasonal menu and a setting in a former industrial area. Its address is Anderson Avenue, not University Avenue. Use Good Luck’s official site for the current menu, hours and reservation information.
Open Face at Eastman Museum — 900 East Avenue
The George Eastman Museum’s visitor information lists Open Face as an option for lunch or a snack. This is an East Avenue destination; compare the route from your specific apartment. See the museum’s visitor page before you go.
Make the neighborhood comparison practical
When touring, consider the places you expect to use regularly and the route from the building. Haddon Hall and The Shelbourne face the Memorial Art Gallery; Oliver Court is at University and Oliver, one block from East Avenue. If Park Avenue itself is your preference, compare Hanna’s Park Avenue-area apartments as well.
Apartments along the University Avenue corridor
Explore NOTA apartment options and check available apartments for rent, dates and unit-specific terms. The Park Avenue vs. NOTA guide compares the two areas.
Apartment pages near University Avenue dining
For University Avenue and NOTA, compare Haddon Hall, The Shelbourne and Oliver Court. You can also review NOTA apartments in Rochester, Park Avenue apartments and available apartments.
Questions renters ask
Frequently asked questions
Is Good Luck on University Avenue?
Good Luck is at 50 Anderson Avenue, near the University Avenue arts district. Use the Anderson Avenue address when planning your visit.
Where can I find dining at the Memorial Art Gallery?
Brown Hound Downtown is at 500 University Avenue, at the Memorial Art Gallery. Check its own website for current dining details.
Is there a lunch option at the George Eastman Museum?
The museum’s visitor page lists Open Face at Eastman Museum, at 900 East Avenue. Check current service details before visiting.
Does every restaurant listed in an older Rochester guide sit in NOTA?
No. Rochester dining guides may include destinations across the city and surrounding towns. Check the exact street address rather than relying on a neighborhood headline.
Where should I check menus and reservations?
Use the restaurant’s official website for current menus, hours and reservation information; these change over time.
Which Hanna apartments are on the University Avenue corridor?
Compare Haddon Hall and The Shelbourne on University Avenue, plus Oliver Court at University Avenue and Oliver Street.