Best Ground Round Steak Burger in Rochester: Vic & Irv Refreshments (Sea Breeze)

I think it's pretty obvious by now that I enjoy the entire spectrum of food from the 'street meat' to the fine and since I'm a meat and potatoes kind-of-girl it should also be pretty obvious that a quality burger is near (and dear) to my heart! There's a few places I really enjoy going: Charlie's on Empire Blvd in Webster, Bill Grays when I get that famous hot sauce craving and most recently Five Guys where it was SHOCKING to learn that a chain burger joint could be so amazing! However, there is one special place to whom nobody compares, the Holy Grail of ground round: Vic & Irv Refreshments.

Since 1934, this small local establishment has been cranking out one amazingly juicy burger after another. I've been going there since I was a little girl and still remember hearing stories from my mom about how my grandma would make my grandpa make late-night runs to this joint when she was pregnant- apparently, he never questioned but probably because he got to have a few for himself on the ride home! What makes this place so good? Who knows, but besides the ground round that they use, they've been in the business for a VERY long time so they're well-seasoned and generations upon generations have been following them since their opening. It's pretty interesting that in the midst of the Great Depression that this little nook by the shore took of like wild fire and hasn't stopped since... so, the next time you're in the mood for love (or juicy, beefy goodness) stop down to Sea Breeze and head to Vic & Irv's. Trust me, it's worth it.

taken from official website

taken from official website

Vic & Irv Refreshments

4880 Culver Rd.
Rochester, NY 14622

585-544-7680

open 11am daily