Restaurants near Oronoco

“A casual fun place, the planters out front are beautiful! 2024 was the Douglas Saloon’s 40 year Anniversary!
Cheers Brigette and Family
We took frozen scratch soup home for later!”

“The most amazing food/cocktail menu and the staff was fantastic! I highly recommend 👍🏻”

“3-31-26 - You can read all about our Tilly’s experience at our Eat Beat Chronicles, Facebook page. 👍🏼”

“Would’ve given them 5* but they keep running out of Oreo cheesecake! It’s the best flavour in the world and they keep such a small stock this is the 5th time I’ve gone and found out it’s sold out. Oreo cheesecake should be a flavour they keep all the time, if it keeps running out! demand == supply, it’s really maths. Anyway bury me with Oreo cheesecake that flavour is top 2 not 2”

“FLAVOR. Service was quick, polite, and the food was hot. I was shook at how good this food is. I’m from out of town and will forever think about this place. The Avgelemono soup…. Holy smokes”

“Bloom is such an amazing, yummy, healthy choice for breakfast or lunch or even dinner! Always feel great after eating there and so many choices!!! My favorite is the Nest bowl with Matcha instead of cacao in it! Friendly atmosphere and cute place!”

“This is the only restaurant that I have worked at that I will ALWAYS come back to. For the atmosphere, live music, the incredible staff (no, not favoring because I worked here, totally different staff), the food is consistent and the drinks- chefs kiss (Ryan is FANTASTIC)! Something about coming here is like coming home, it's very cozy and intimate! A best kept secret of Rochester for sure! I must add that the staff are seemingly genuine and you can tell they enjoy their jobs- not like other restaurants where you get a fake nice.”

“The food was outstanding. The sauces on the two dishes we tried were phenomenal. They were even able to replace the butter in the sauce with virgin olive oil for the Veal Portabella dish. We liked it so much we bought a quart to bring back home with us to Chicago. We used it on Salmon I caught in Alaska. It was amazing how the sauce complimented the salmon. The staff was super friendly and knowledgable about about the menu and were able to make excellent recommendations on choosing what to try. It was our first time there. We will definitely be going back when we are back in Rochester.”

“Visited on 2/23/2025 for dinner, had Guinness fish and chips. One of the best meals I've had in a long time. My wife had Shepard's pie and she raved about it. Ashley G was our server that day and was excellent. Was so good we went back for lunch 2/26/2025. I had the Celtic Meat loaf, and my wife had Shepard's pie again. Chris W. was our server and was also excellent. For the atmosphere and service wad above pare and prices were very reasonable. I would whole hardily recommend you eat here if you visit Rochester, MN”

“I'm really confused by the Facebook reviews saying only 78% recommend Little Thistle. Between their spacious taproom and outdoor seating, delicious beer, friendly staff, well-organized events, and ongoing support for the community, Little Thistle has been a favorite for years!”

“Friendly staff. Great portions at reasonable prices. FOOD was GREAT.”

“We ordered bundtinis for our wedding reception rather than a traditional cake. Our guests loved them! The whole process - from tasting and ordering to delivery - was super easy. So many flavors to choose from, we loved the chance to offer a variety. They are amazingly affordable, allowing us to order extra so people can try multiple. They were fresh and so yummy - exactly as they tasted when we first tried them. They also freeze super well so we can enjoy all the left overs! We highly recommend Nothing Bundt Cakes for any event that requires something sweet :)”

“Busy place but at 10 on a Monday morning we still got a table with little wait.

Ordered the original apple pnnekoeken with a side of ham. Quite tasty. Big serving, we shared one.

Service was fast, friendly, polite, & efficient.

They even have one enormous table that seats 12 (not tables pushed together) and it turned twice while we were there.

Give it a try!”

“Delicious dinner. Large selection of entrees. Excellent flavors. Super friendly staff. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return to try more dishes!”

“Huge variety of foods. Everything was delicious, bubble tea was great (not too sweet). Service was excellent, too. Highly recommended, I'll definitely be back!”

“Amazing options of food and drinks”

“I’ve been buying Med City Hard Seltzers from Kinney Creek Brewery for the past couple of years, and they’re easily some of my favorites, especially the Root Beer and Grape flavors!
I recently reached out after getting a couple of batches that didn’t seem quite right. I wasn’t upset because I know mistakes happen, and everyone is human. I simply wanted to let them know so they could make sure others; especially someone trying them for the first time, had the same great experience I’ve had over the years!
I wasn’t expecting anything in return, which is why their response meant so much. They went completely above and beyond by personally delivering a thoughtful goodie bag to my front door. While the gift was incredibly kind, what stood out the most was their character. They didn’t have to do any of that. It simply showed how much they genuinely care about their customers and the quality of what they create.
Their response only reinforced why I’ve continued supporting them over the years. It’s refreshing to see a local business that stands behind its products, values its customers, and takes pride in what they do. Customer service like this is rare, and it’s the kind of business our community should be proud to support.
Thank you, Kinney Creek Brewery, for caring enough to make things right when I wasn’t expecting anything at all. You’ve earned a loyal customer for many years to come, and I’ll happily continue recommending your Med City Hard Seltzers to friends and family.”

“Today was my first time dining here. The staff was so friendly and amazing! Our waiter was the best we’ve had for dining out for months! The food was absolutely amazing and delicious! The price was great too!!”

“I visited Forager and the venue is welcoming with one of the best tucked away patios. The paintings on the building were beautiful. The guitarist performing outside was on point. I ordered the beef stroganoff and overall it was okay. I found it bland and it needed more flavor. The main flavor for me, was flour. I also had to ask for salt and pepper which was not provided. There was some dill on it which added some flair but not enough dill. I feel fresh parsley will bring this dish to life along with some extra garlic. The carrot cake cupcake was amazing. The light frosting, the carmel drizzel, and candied carrots all were flavorful!”

“service was tops. food very good and efficient. atmosphere great.”

“Always my favorite place for a healthy sweet treat! The best customer service and so many options, no matter your dietary needs! 10/10 🫶🏻”

“I rarely write reveiws BUT this CULVERS DESERVE A HUGE 5 STARS. YES FISH,COFFEE,CUSTARD WAS INCREDIABLE BUT THE REAL CHERRY ON THE ICING WAS THE AMAZING SERVICE. BEV your smile, going the extra mile in SERVICE MADE OUR DAY!!! THANKYOU SO SO MUCH.”

“Soooooo good! My first poke bowl ever and it was so worth it”

“Amazing staff, excellent coffee and a great menu - it's on our way to Mayo Clinic and we stop in every time we have to go to Mayo. Supporting small local businesses by purchasing items in the gift section is a good choice too!”

“I’ve eaten here 5 times this past 2 1/2 months. The food is unbelievable . Unique dishes, great flavors, good service. I think best Mexican restaurant in Rochester !”

“Super impressed with the quality and quantity. The man who helped me was extremely nice (8/31@1130A) & hospitable. If you are looking for darn near (we're in MN, so...)authentic Mexican in the convenient location of Mayo; this is the joint. When I told my daughter & her Dad I was leaving 5 stars, she said no, leave 6!”

“Awesome pizza, clean and well run! I've been eating here since I was in high school in the late 1980s. My wife and I live in Duluth, MN and we used to have a Godfather's pizza close by, but it closed. My parents still live in Rochester, so we get pizza every time we come to visit. We have eaten at about 8 different Godfather's Pizza restaurants and this one is the best.”

“I not only buy our bread weekly from Great Harvest Bread, I give bread and bags of cookies as gifts to people we appreciate. Also, the friendliness and helpfulness of all at the North Broadway location makes it a favorite place to shop. I hope to keep finding energy bars in stock. Wow! Powerful and healthy!”

“We stopped at The Shoe Beverage Bar for the first time today, with a few of our friends. It was a great experience! Amazing prices and such friendly service! The bar is so well decorated and cozy. We will definitely frequent this establishment!”

“The patio could be the location for Lord of the Flies! I enjoyed the Onion Rings appetizer and Fish & Fries. The food was good but I had to cover the food with napkins because there were so many flies. I asked a server to turn up the ceiling fans to blow them away and was told that was the highest speed available. I guess that was the easiest answer because the fan was barely moving. They can do much better.”