Prime Cuts, Seasonal Flavors, Refined Pairings
From signature steaks to fresh seafood and classic cocktails, every menu is crafted to balance heritage with contemporary taste.
Dine on Steak, Seafood, & More at Gio’s Prime 26
Steak and seafood take center stage in a menu that blends tradition with refinement. Prime cuts, seasonal seafood, and curated wines create a dining experience both classic and current. From milestone dinners to evenings out, every detail is crafted with intention.
What We Serve
Beverages
Food
Desserts
Jazz Festival Specials
– Signature Cocktails –
Golden Ember | 15
Bittersweet and bright with subtle smoke. Reposado tequila, Campari, burnt orange oleo saccharum, bitters, and a hint of salinity.
Lil’ Punch | 15
Pisco and Cachaca married with lush passionfruit and tart lime. Tropical and refreshing with a minty lift.
Summer Drop | 16
Watermelon and rosemary infused vodka
with a hit of bubbles and citrus bite. Bright,
sparkling, and clean—built for easy sipping.
Metropolitan Cosmopolitan | 16
A new spin on an old friend. Vodka, cranberry, and a citrus trifecta—perfectly balanced for a downtown night out.
Berry Rhubarb Sipper| 15
White rum, strawberry, and a touch of rhubarb. A seasonal portrait through rum and lime—crisp with a silky foam.
Five-Eighty-Five | 15
Indigo gin, lavendar, citrus, and bubbles. Floral, effervescent, and elegant, with a subtle Rochester-forward nod.
Evenings on East Ave | 16
A velvety mix of orange, coffee liqueur, and Iron Smoke Whiskey. Smooth, smokey, and unmistakably evening-ready.
– Classic Cocktails –
Emerald Espresso | 15
An evolution of vodka-coffee into a complex, bittersweet digestif-style sipper with citrus lift and deep aromatics.
Vesper | 16
Gin, vodka, and blanc vermouth sharpened with orange bitters. A sleek, spirit-forward classic worthy of its reputation.
Magnus Opum | 17
An elevated Old Fashioned developed over years of refinement—curated to pair with luxury cuts and classic steakhouse evenings.
Negroni | 15
Equal parts gin, Campari, and vermouth. Bitter, bold, and timeless.
Gio’s Prime Martini | 16
Curated for you and prepared by us, enjoy your choice of: gin or vodka, dry or dirty*, up or on the rocks, whipped bleu cheese stuffed olives or lemon twist
– No & Low Proof –
High Falls Fizz | 12
A crisp refresher blending grapefruit, lime, a touch coconut sweetness, and sparkling soda. Light, zesty, and just a little tropical.
Minted Passion | 12
Passionfruit, lime, mint, and ginger beer. Fresh, aromatic, and gently effervescent, giving a vibrant, garden-like experience.
Flower City Spritz | 12
Lavender and house lemonade. Fragrant and lightly sweet, it captures the essence of Rochester in bloom.
Broadway Tonic | 12
A refined, citrus-forward tonic elevated with house-made oleo saccharum. Delicate bitterness meets layered citrus oils.
– Beer & Cider –
Michelob ULTRA | 7
American Light Lager, 4.2% ABV
Stella Artois | 7
Belgian Pale Lager, 5% ABV
Big Ditch Hayburner | 9
India Pale Ale, 7% ABV
The Kind | 9
India Pale Ale, 6.8% ABV
Great Lakes Edmund Fitgerald | 9
Porter, 8% ABV
War Horse Breakfast with Churchill | 9
Oatmeal Coffee Stout, 7.5% ABV
1911 Hard Cider | 8
Cider, 7.5% ABV
Rotating Seasonal Selection
– Wine by the Glass –
Sparkling & Rosé
Benvolio, Prosecco | 10/42
Glera / Veneto, IT / NV
Dr. Konstantin Frank | 14/55
Dry Rosé / Finger Lakes, NY / 2024
White
Dr. Konstantin Frank | 15/60
Semi-Dry Riesling / Finger Lakes, NY / 2023
Weingut St. Urbans | 13/52
Dry Riesling / Mosel, DE / 2021
Oyster Bay | 10/42
Pinot Grigio / Hawke’s Bay, NZ / 2024
Proverb | 14/58
Sauvignon Blanc / CA / 2023
Cline | 17/68
Chardonnay / CA / 2022
Mer Soleil | 18/70
Chardonnay / CA / 2023
Red
Pertinance | 15/62
Barbera / Piedmont, IT / 2023
Villa Puccini | 12/70
Sangiovese / Toscana, IT / 2020
Piattelli | 16/64
Malbec / Mendoza, AR / 2022
Raeburn | 18/70
Cabernet Sauvignon / CA / 2022
Juggernaut | 15/68
Cabernet Sauvignon / CA / 2022
Cline, The Sneak | 18/70
Red Blend / Carneros, CA / 2022
Monte Antico | 15/60
Super Tuscan / Tuscany, IT / 2020
Primarius | 17/68
Pinot Noir / Dundee, OR / 2022
– From the Garden –
Caesar Salad | 17
Romaine spears, radicchio, garlic crouton, Parmigiano Reggiano, shaved carrot, Caesar dressing
Beet Salad | 18
Roasted beets, mixed greens, whipped ricotta, pickled fennel, orange segments, feta, toasted pecans, Champagne vinaigrette
Farmers Salad | 17
Mixed greens, sliced carrot, tomato, cucumber, seaweed vinaigrette
Peach Burrata | 18
Heirloom tomatoes, basil, peaches, pickled onion, balsamic pearls
Additions
Shrimp 20 | Lobster Meat 30 | Crab Meat 16 | Scallop 32 | Chicken 16
– Shareables –
Mussels | 24
Bloody Mary mix, peppered bacon, pickled fennel, crusty bread
Crab Cake | 28
Lemon mustard aioli, pickled onion
Meatballs | 25
Whipped ricotta, tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano
Cocktail Shrimp | 22
Charred lemon aioli, cocktail sauce
Lobster Mac & Cheese | 28
Cavatappi, white cheddar mornay, brown butter crumbs
Peppered Bacon | 18
Orange, maple glaze with peppercorn, fine herb, mustard aioli
– Gio’s Butcher Block –
Domestic Black Angus
Filet Mignon | 60
8 oz, Black Angus Reserve
Tournedo Duo | 64
4 oz duo, Black Angus Reserve, bacon-wrapped and black peppercorn crusted, au poivre
Tournedo Trio | 74
4 oz trio, Black Angus Reserve, au poivre, maître d’hôtel butter, Oscar style
Chops
Herb Crusted Australian Rack of Lamb | 57
Rosemary demi-glace, asparagus, beet purée
Tomahawk Porkchop | 50
Brussel sprouts, apple purée, roasted garlic
Dry Aged In-House
Rib Steak | 87
20 oz USDA Prime, Black Angus Reserve
Kansas City Strip | 86
20 oz USDA Prime, Black Angus Reserve
Porterhouse | 95
32 oz USDA Prime, Black Angus Reserve
Domestic Wagyu
Filet Mignon | 82
8 oz, F1 Wagyu
NY Strip | 95
16 oz, F1 Wagyu
– Entrées –
Cauliflower Steak | 19
Cauliflower purée, drunken raisin chutney, farro
Scallops | 46
Asparagus purée, corn and bell pepper succotash, pork belly chicharrón
Seafood Risotto | 48
Lobster, scallops, mussels, tomato, asparagus purée, brown butter crumbs
Halibut | 48
Apple purée, roasted carrot, Brussel sprout, caper lemon butter
Airline Chicken | 35
Pomm purée, oyster mushroom, asparagus, rosemary demi-glace
Fettucine | 28
Mornay sauce, asparagus, tomato, crispy garlic, brown butter crumbs
Enhancements
Grilled Shrimp | 20
Lobster Tail | 35
Crab Meat | 16
Seared Scallop | 32
Oscar Style | 24
Sauces | 5
Maître d’hôtel Butter
Gio’s Steak Sauce
Bordelaise
Au Poivre
Horseradish Cream
Béarnaise
Sides | 14
Risotto
Potato Au Gratin
Yukon Gold Mashed Potato
Macaroni & Cheese
Onion Rings
Steak Fries
Fried Brussel Sprout
Balsamic Glazed Mushroom
Creamed Spinach
Grilled Asparagus
Market Vegetable
– Desserts | 12 –
Lemon semifreddo
Meyer lemon, graham cracker crumble, raspberry sauce, candied lemon zest.
Creme Brûlée (gf)
Infused with Madagascar vanilla beans, topped with demerara sugar torched to order.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Peanut butter cheesecake topped with house chocolate ganache accompanied with caramel and chocolate sauce.
Goddess Torte
Milk chocolate, feuilletine, hazelnut ganache, salted caramel, adorned with chocolate buttercream and ganache.
– Seafood Tower –
East Coast Oysters, Colossal Shrimp Cocktail, Chilled Lobster, Tuna Tartare, Citrus Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Mustard Aioli
– Tomahawk Steak –
Poms Puree, Asparagus, Blue Cheese Crust
– Peach Burrara –
Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Peaches, Pickled Onions, Balsamic Pearls
– Chicken Caprese –
Tomato Bruschetta, Creamy Tomato Bisque, Fresh Mozzarella, Crispy Garlic
– Cheese Board –
Local Cheese from The Finger Lakes, Local Honey, Pickled Vegetables, Bread, Dried Nuts, Seasonal Fruit
Parties of 6 or more are subject to 20% service fee.

