Sandwiched between the suburbs of Greece and Irondequoit, Charlotte lies along Lake Ontario and the Genesee River. It is the northern tip of the city of Rochester. Being so far from downtown, it feels more like a seaside village than a city neighborhood. Bars and restaurants in Charlotte draw the boat crowd for lunch, dinner and lively happy hours on outdoor decks.

Bars and Restaurants

Abbott’s Frozen Custard: Ice cream and frozen yogurt. 4791 Lake Ave.; 865-7400
Bellanca’s Portside Restaurant: Steak, seafood, pasta. 4768 Lake Ave.; 663-8488
California Rollin’ II: Sushi. 1000 N. River St.; 271-8920
LDR Char Pit: Burgers and fries. 4753 Lake Ave.; 865-0112
Leadbelly Landing: Decks, daily fish fry. 4776 Lake Ave.; 663-3210
Mr. Dominic’s: Italian comfort food. 4699 Lake Ave.; 865-4630
Nola’s Waterfront Barbecue: Cajun and barbecue, live music. 4775 Lake Ave.; 663-3375
Pelican’s Nest Restaurant: Casual waterfront bar and restaurant. 566 River St.; 663-5910
Penny Arcade: Live music. 4785 Lake Ave.; 621-7625
Schooner’s Riverside Pub: Seasonal waterfront bar and grill. 70 Pattonwood Drive; 342-8363
Scuttlebutt’s: Bar and restaurant. 431 River St.; 621-4650
Windjammers: Beer and pub fare. 4695 Lake Ave.; 663-9691

Main thoroughfare: Lake Avenue where it ends at the lake
Parking: Meters on Lake Avenue (free after 5) and free area lot