Velvet Belly

Name: Velvet Belly
Address: 3 Rochester Public Market, Rochester, NY, 14609, US
Telephone: +15854130825
Price range: $$$$

SeafoodJapanese$$$$South Marketview Heights

$$$$ · Very expensive
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3 Rochester Public Market
Rochester, NY 14609
+15854130825
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About

Velvet Belly is a seafood restaurant in Rochester's Public Market, serving coastal-inspired dishes and whimsical cocktails in a lively bar setting.

Velvet Belly serves seafood with coastal-inspired flavors, including fresh oysters, nigiri, and sashimi.

Whimsical craft cocktails are served in a lively bar setting, with indoor and outdoor dining available.

Known for

Fresh oysters
Nigiri and sashimi
Whimsical craft cocktails
Indoor and outdoor dining

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AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
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Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	5 PM – 9 PM
Wednesday	5 PM – 9 PM
Thursday	5 PM – 9 PM
Friday	5 PM – 10 PM
Saturday	5 PM – 10 PM
Sunday	Closed

Location

3 Rochester Public Market · South Marketview Heights, Rochester

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Outdoor seating

Good for

Dinner · Late night

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American Express Gold Card + Rakuten Dining
Resy creditHilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+9 more
Ziggy's
up to12%
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American Express Gold Card + Upside
Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8xEat Around Town6x+9 more
Velvet Belly
up to12%
Seafood · $$ · Public Market · 0.2 mi
American Express Gold Card + Upside
Resy creditUpside6%
Chortke
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up to12%
American · $$ · Neighborhood of the arts · 0.5 mi
American Express Gold Card + Rakuten Dining
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up to12%
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Bitter Honey

Ziggy's

Velvet Belly

Chortke

Lento Restaurant

The Gate House