Next Door by Wegmans

Next Door by Wegmans is a Japanese-inspired restaurant located at 3220 Monroe Avenue in the Pittsford area of Rochester, NY, situated adjacent to the Pittsford Wegmans supermarket. The restaurant blends Japanese culinary techniques with contemporary American dining, offering a sharing-style menu built around ingredients sourced both locally and from Japan. It operates as part of the Wegmans family of restaurant concepts and maintains a smart-casual atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating.

The menu centers on handcrafted sushi, robata-grilled proteins, and seafood entrées. Sushi options include spicy tuna with jalapeño, California rolls with snow crab and tobiko, and the signature Red Dragon roll with tempura shrimp and spicy tuna. From the robata grill, diners can choose dishes like Tokyo-style beef tenderloin, grass-fed ribeye with sansho butter, and crispy whole bronzino with shiso chimichurri. The kitchen also turns out comfort-leaning plates such as truffle mac and cheese and a grass-fed burger with truffle fries.

Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the bar area, featuring discounted cocktails and wine alongside small lounge plates. The restaurant also offers themed weekly specials, including Sake & Skewers on Tuesdays, Bento Box Wednesdays, and Prosecco & Oysters on Thursdays. Takeout orders can be placed by phone for evening pickup.

Next Door by Wegmans is known for its direct connection to the Wegmans supply chain, which gives the kitchen access to high-quality, all-natural, and sustainable ingredients — including seafood sourced directly from Japan. The restaurant also houses four private dining rooms, ranging from the 10-seat Orchard Room to the 45-seat Test Kitchen, which features a professional Molteni stove and can accommodate cooking demonstrations and larger events.

The restaurant sits on Monroe Avenue in the Pittsford corridor, directly next to the Pittsford Wegmans store at 3195 Monroe Avenue. Other nearby Wegmans-affiliated businesses include Amore by Wegmans and Century Liquor & Wines. The Monroe Avenue stretch in this part of Pittsford is a well-trafficked commercial area with ample parking in the shared lot. Dinner service runs Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., with reservations available online.