Horizons Modern Kitchen + Wine Bar

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Dining Room with a View — and a Wine List to Match

Perched atop the highest point in Monroe County, Horizons Modern Kitchen + Wine Bar occupies a position that is as much about perspective as it is about place. The dining room looks out over rolling pastoral hills where the Finger Lakes landscape meets the distant cityscape of Downtown Rochester — a backdrop that sets the tone for everything on the table.

The kitchen's approach is rooted in refined American fare built around local and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, with a menu that shifts with the seasons. From breakfast through dinner, the range is genuine: mornings bring dishes like blueberry-stuffed brioche French toast with mascarpone and a build-your-own Eggs Benedict, while the broader menu spans small plates, lounge bites, and full dinner service. The food is composed without being fussy, with the kind of detail — smoked brisket on an everything bagel, patatas bravas with bravas sauce and garlic aioli — that signals a kitchen paying attention.

The Wine Room

The wine program is what earned Horizons its place in the record books. A year-after-year recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, the list features over 250 bottles sourced from around the world and is updated regularly to keep pace with the changing seasonal menu. A dedicated wine room anchors the experience, making this as much a destination for serious wine lovers as it is for diners.

Weekday evenings bring a happy hour in the lounge with discounts on wines by the glass, local drafts, and signature cocktails. On Wednesdays, the lounge offers 50% off wine bottles priced at $50 and above — a rare opportunity to explore the upper tiers of an award-winning list without the usual hesitation.

Chef Josh Noh and What's Ahead

The arrival of Chef Josh Noh marks a new chapter for Horizons. His introduction was celebrated with a five-course dinner paired with five rosés, set against the hilltop views — a format that reflects the restaurant's commitment to pairing serious American cuisine with an equally serious drinks program. Live music on Friday and Saturday evenings rounds out the atmosphere, with local musicians performing from 6:30 to 10 PM.

Horizons sits within the Woodcliff Hotel & Spa in Fairport, making it equally suited to a quiet weeknight dinner, a weekend celebration, or a private group event — all with one of the most distinctive vantage points in the Rochester area.