About Us

Established in 2013

The Red Fern is a 100% vegan, plant-based restaurant with dine-in, takeout, catering, bakery & wholesale. Delivery offered via DoorDash and Grubhub. Order online for pickup here!

Our menu is American-style sandwiches, salads, appetizers, entrees, fresh juices, smoothies, beer & wine. We serve plant-based versions of American classics – Nachos, Mac n’ Cheese, Quesadilla, Caesar Salad, Steak Bomb Sandwich, etc. You can find our daily specials on Facebook & Instagram in the “stories” section!

We proudly cater to folks with food allergies. Please notify your server if you need allergy friendly or special diet prep. We offer allergy-friendly menus for gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, onion-free, garlic-free, oil-free, coconut-free, sugar-free, etc., and can accommodate many other special dietary needs on request.

A MUST TRY – our healthy version of Rochester’s notorious Garbage Plate – The Compost Plate! And save room for our delicious house-baked desserts!

We also offer vegan & allergy friendly catering, along with special order desserts from our bakery, including whole cakes, cupcakes, pastry trays, and more!

A plate of colorful food featuring meat topped with brown sauce on mashed potatoes, pasta salad, green salad, and grilled bread, conveying a rustic, hearty meal.

Dining Details

We’re open Tuesdays through Thursdays 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM + Fridays & Saturdays 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Holiday & vacation closures will be posted on our social media & website homepage.

We have a small dining room that requires navigating six steps down to basement level. We offer handicap accessible outdoor seating in the spring and summer months, weather permitting. Reservations are always recommended.

Free parking is available in the back lot behind our building from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM on business days. After 5:00 PM, parking is street-only. Call us on arrival if you need curbside pickup.

We look forward to serving you!