Steve T. Hots & Potatoes — Restaurant in Town of Gates

I was warned by a friend that this place isn't a place for the indecisive, and so, we decided the best welcome would be a local favorite: Steve T. Hots & Potatoes.

Indeed, the staff of Steve T. Hots & Potatoes are a bit tough around the edges and burly, and look like they can easily best me in an arm wrestle match. Nonetheless if you know what you're getting, you can brisk through ordering and get exactly what you want, and then outta here.

Prices are incredibly reasonable for the food you're getting, and for that reason you get to see the cross section of America through this place.

One strange thing I noticed is, despite the place's reputation for Garbage Plates, you'll find there is no combination of the two words on the menu, simply noting them as "plates". Apparently this place was once related to the original Nick Tahou's garbage plates, and had become so successful people were convinced the original had closed down. I hope the two relatives can mend their ways. I never went to Nick Tahou's but I'm sure it's just as good an experience as this one.

If you're wondering why I gave the 4-stars instead of the 5, it's merely because they are still cash-only in 2022. Sure, they have the right to accept only cash, but many people, myself included, are inconvenienced by it and have the right to complain. Such is New York!

Would return, with...

Bought a garbage plate - cheeseburger plate macaroni salad home fries with everything on it and a fountain beverage. Haven't been here since it was Nick Tahoes. The lady taking my order was not friendly. When I took out my credit card she said cash only and said there's an ATM in the back. I happened to have cash on me and she wanted to know if I wanted the 2 cents. The home fries were sitting on the grill since I walked in. So for my plate they never took out fresh home fries. Who knows how long it was sitting there. Seemed like the bottom of the plate was full of water. Usually I would use the bread and dunk it in the left over sauce. The taste was off. There was something hard in the food that I'm only guessing was cartilage from the burger. I want to say tom wahl's is around $18 and you have access to refill your drink. This place charged almost 18 but it wasn't worth it. I won't be back. This is the cleanest I have ever seen it but there was nobody there and I can see why. The food isn't what it was. It's sad because this was a Rochester staple. I remember screaming my order in the paste using tahoes slang "cheese plate, mac, home fry". I'm surprised the girl has to repeat the order to the cook who is only a...

🎮🍔 BOSS BITES REVIEW – Stevie T’s Garbage Plate 🔥

Yo, if you’re in Rochester and you haven’t hit up Stevie T’s Hots & Grill for a garbage plate, you’re seriously missing out. I grabbed one, and let me tell you—it was pure chaos on a plate... in the best way.

🍖 Meat? Juicy, grilled just right, with that fire char on the edges. 🥔 Home fries? Crispy, golden, and soaking up all the flavor. 🥗 Mac salad? Creamy, cool, and clutch for balancing all that heat. 🌶️ Hot sauce? Spicy, meaty, and ties the whole monster together. 💥 Flavor Level? MAXED OUT. Every bite hits different.

It’s not clean. It’s not fancy. But it’s Rochester comfort food done right. I walked in hungry—left full, satisfied, and ready for a nap (or a boss fight 💀).

📍 Location: Stevie T’s Hots & Grill – Rochester, NY 💸 Price: Solid for the size. You’re eating for two easy. ⭐ Rating: 9.2/10 – This plate is a beast.

✅ RECOMMENDATION: If you're visiting Rochester, or you're local and need that late-night fuel, Stevie T’s is a must-try. Whether it’s your first garbage plate or your fiftieth, this one hits hard. Bring your appetite—and maybe a fork and a spoon.

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