Rochester (Minnesota) Restaurants
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Thai Pop
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.9(686)Bringing the past to the present, Thailand to Minnesota, and the passion for good food and drinks to you.Bleu Duck Kitchen
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,319)Our Chef’s take inspiration from Billy Madison who drew a blue duck because he had never seen one before, and he wanted to see a blue duck! Well, since our chefs love classic Adam Sandler humor and innovative cooking, we thought that Bleu Duck was the perfect name to showcase our fun environment and staff as well as our unique and creative menu. Just like Billy, we like to try things that you’ve never seen before!
Bleu Duck Kitchen and Oyster Bar is a full service restaurant that provides a fun and welcoming atmosphere where white linens meet a casual feel to create the new concept of “fun-dining”. Co-Owners Erik Kleven and Jennifer Lester regard each customer as a welcomed friend, and aim to provide them with an experience that is both personal and unique every time they visit.
Terza Ristorante
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(1,977)Welcome to Terza.
Terza was created in the spirit of Dell’ Anima which means “soul of the pasta” and celebrating the bountiful flavors of Italy with friends & family. We are committed to Organic Glen plum tomatoes, sustainable Norwegian salmon, fresh fish and wild caught calamari. All of our recipes, fresh pastas and desserts are hand-crafted in house with amoré!Twigs Tavern & Grille
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(870)Fresh American Fare at Twigs
In July 2008, Twigs Tavern and Grille opened to bring fresh flavors in a relaxing atmosphere to Rochester, Minnesota. Featuring Rochester's only restaurant with a dedicated gluten-free kitchen and a diverse menu of small plates, entrées, and the Hot Rock, our dishes feature an innovative mix of cultural flavors from around the world and fresh ingredients. Share small plates with your friends or fill up with one amazing entrée. Find a personalized and memorable dining experience waiting for you at Twigs Tavern and Grille.
Gluten-Free Dining
In addition to our lunch and dinner menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrées, our restaurant offers one of the most extensive gluten-free menus in Rochester. All gluten-free meals are prepared by our specially trained staff in a separate kitchen area with dedicated equipment to help prevent cross contamination.
Five West Kitchen + Bar
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(998)Contemporary American comfort food in an exciting atmosphere.Chester's Kitchen & Bar
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(1,498)Welcome to Chester's .
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Casual Upscale Dining in the Heart of Downtown Rochester, Minnesota. Made-from-scratch food with layers of flavor.
Large Patio Seating (In season), Garden Atrium and Private Dining.
Named Rochester's Best Restaurant 2018!
Rochester's Favorite Dessert 2020 - Banana Cream Pie!
Serving Rotisserie Chicken, Lavash Pizza, Steaks, Seafood, Burgers, Salads and Much More... Made Fresh Daily!!
Specific tables are never guaranteed. Due to popularity and weather conditions, we do not accept reservations for the Patio or Bar Booths (first come first serve basis).
Smoak BBQ - Rochester
Price: Moderate•Barbecue•4.7(156)SMOAK mixes a modern and casual ambiance with traditional Texas-style BBQ. We want our BBQ to be the ultimate comfort food – flavorful and memorable. Our open dining room features spacious farm tables for large parties, a beautiful bar with smoked handcrafted cocktails, and vast windows and garage doors. SMOAK also features a beautiful patio with a large pergola, string lights, and outdoor bar seating – the perfect spot to relax during those warm summer months.Pappys Place
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(24)Pappy's Place a Pappas Family Restaurant, Midwest fare with a Flare, Steaks, Seafood, Chops, Burgers, and Rochester's premier salad bar, runner up for Best Steaks, great craft beer, full bar, T.V.S, Weekly and Daily food specials, We are a scratch kitchen and make all our salads, soups and dressings in house, Let Chef Chris and his wife Sheila and there staff take care of all your dinning needs, Locally owned, we live here, hire here, bank here and love it here.
See what locals rave about in Rochester (Minnesota)
- GGeoffreyAtlanta •12 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoHad a wonderful meal! The service was amazing too! Every bite of my steak made me say, “wow”!!! The lobster tail was also on point and mouthwatering good !! Thanks so much for a great night out with my wife!More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - RochesterPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Rochester•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerMinneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOur server was excellent helping celebrate my mom’s 90 birthday! Thank you!More infoCRAVE - RochesterPrice: Moderate• American• Rochester•4.6
- KKarenVIPMinneapolis - St. Paul •14 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoOur server was AMAZING!!! Efficient, kind, accurateMore infoChester's Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Rochester•4.7
- AAdrienneMinneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoA delightful setting and delicious food. Waiter was very thoughtful!More infoBleu Duck KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Rochester•4.8
- VValerieNew Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews4.0Dined 6 days agoGreat Thai food and cocktails in a fun setting. The service was wonderful!More infoThai PopPrice: Expensive• Thai• Rochester•4.9
Discover Rochester
Be sure to pack an appetite if you're heading to Rochester. You'll be savoring South Carolina low-country fare and specialty cocktails one evening and all-you-can eat Brazilian grilled meat the next. Hop on the Rochester trolley for a quick tour of the area so you can scope out all the hot spots for palate pleasure. Whether you want to enjoy American dishes in a warehouse-themed eatery, Italian meals in a quaint bistro, or unique vegan entrees with craft beer, you'll find it in Rochester. Get some fresh air at the area's charming parks before settling in at a local sports bar for the latest game and grilled favorites. If you're wrapping up a romantic evening at the theater, the area's gourmet restaurants complete with elegant cocktails will not disappoint.
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