Jack's Extra Fancy

Jack's Extra Fancy is a neighborhood bar and restaurant at 825 Atlantic Avenue in Rochester, NY. Opened in early 2024, it occupies a space that previously housed a longtime neighborhood bar on the same block. The concept comes from three partners — Eric Rozestraten, beverage director Dan Herzog, and executive chef Kelly McDonald — who set out to bring a big-city cocktail-bar experience to an accessible, community-focused setting. The interior leans into a 1970s disco aesthetic while maintaining the familiar feel of a neighborhood hangout.

The food menu bridges dive-bar comfort with more ambitious cooking. Standout items include a dirty cheeseburger, pastrami short ribs served for two, and crispy Brussels sprouts, with entrées generally ranging from $10 to $40. The cocktail program features house originals like The Glove Fits, The Joe Dirtini, and The Young Grasshopper, alongside an apple-flavored milk punch. Beer is also available, and a weekday happy hour runs from 3 to 5 p.m. with a dedicated menu. Takeout is offered through a limited menu, and delivery is available via Grubhub.

Jack's Extra Fancy also hosts themed events on a regular rotation — past programming has included a Paloma Day celebration and the recurring Glizzy Prom party. The bar opens for all Buffalo Bills games during football season.

Jack's Extra Fancy has built its identity around pairing creative, cocktail-bar-caliber drinks with hearty pub food at neighborhood-friendly prices. The partners have described their goal as delivering quality food and drinks without the markups typical of more upscale establishments. The bar bills itself as "The (Self-Proclaimed) Best Neighborhood Joint in America" — a tongue-in-cheek tagline that reflects the casual, unpretentious vibe. Dog-friendly outdoor sidewalk seating adds to the laid-back atmosphere.

The bar sits on Atlantic Avenue in Rochester's 14609 zip code, an area east of downtown between the North Winton Village and Beechwood neighborhoods. Atlantic Avenue is a mixed residential and commercial corridor, and Jack's Extra Fancy fits into a stretch of smaller local businesses. Outdoor sidewalk seating faces the street and is open to dogs. The bar is closed Tuesdays; weekday hours begin at 3 p.m., while Saturday and Sunday open at noon. Walk-ins are always welcome, and reservations can be made online.