Restaurants in Rochester
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Best Restaurants
“Incredible experience at the chefs counter. Attentive service, warm hospitality + thoughtful food.”
“Great vibe. Great mocktail selection. Delicious food. Gluten free options. Will definitely be back.”
“The oysters are absolutely primo and so was the bartender. Awesome food! Glad we did Rochester instead of Minneapolis tonight!”
“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.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“It was an amazing birthday experience. Received a glass of Prosecco, birthday confetti at the table and amazing Service from Evan, Ashley and.Andre!! we absolutely love going there. The manager also came over to our table and talked to us for a while. Hands down, just unbelievable service and we will continue to go back there. We all had the three course and dessert. They have added carrot cake and chicken as well. Thank you for another wonderful evening!!”
“The workers are always so sweet and patient. I go in with my niece and nephew and they love it. The workers have given them boba stickers. we love the flair of their tea and the flavors. Awesome business.”
“Great staff, Brittany is a treasure. Very knowledgeable about the menu and the pairing drinks/ dessers. The genuine dedication shines through and will turn any experience into an instant memory. This restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience, blending elegant ambiance with innovative, impeccably crafted dishes. The attentive service complements the culinary artistry, making each visit memorable. A true standout for those who appreciate refined flavors and exceptional hospitality.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“We found this fabulous Green Bay Packers bar in Rochester, MN. The staff was attentive, pleasant, caring and fun. We had the best time and it felt like we were “almost “ at Lambeau Field with all the appropriate music and fun, the food was terrific, too! If you want a great experience during a Packer game or anything else, be sure to visit this friendly bar!”
“One of the most unique and interesting Ice Cream shops I have been too, not to mention some darn good Ice Cream! Generous scoops for the price, the Carmel and Smores flavors were delicious. The writing on the walls, and tables was fun to read, and it had a very cozy vibe. I will definitely be back.”
“My husband had a two-week stay at the Mayo Clinic. Conveniently located next to my hotel was Canadian Honker, which served delicious, high-quality food. The establishment boasted a clean atmosphere, fast service, and friendly staff. I frequently dined there for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and was never disappointed. The harvest salad was bursting with flavors, and the eggs benedict was the best I’ve had! I highly recommend it and am confident you will become a repeat customer. Enjoy! ❤️”
“I grew up going to the old location of Pannekoeken and LOVED it. I had countless Sunday brunches with my grandparents and parents there, begging for troll dolls and ordering the namesake dish so that I could hear the servers announce my breakfast.
Much of this charm remains, but I kind of HATE this new location. The wide open warehouse-esque space is not cozy and does not fit the vibe of the food or nostalgia needed for this restaurant to shine.”
“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 love this Red Cow location! Everyone you interact with is personable, helpful, and genuinely wants to make your experience enjoyable. New items on the menu are fantastic and drinks are always great. You can tell that this is a group of people who care about each other and their guests.”
“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.”
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“It was an amazing birthday experience. Received a glass of Prosecco, birthday confetti at the table and amazing Service from Evan, Ashley and.Andre!! we absolutely love going there. The manager also came over to our table and talked to us for a while. Hands down, just unbelievable service and we will continue to go back there. We all had the three course and dessert. They have added carrot cake and chicken as well. Thank you for another wonderful evening!!”
“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!”
“Great staff, Brittany is a treasure. Very knowledgeable about the menu and the pairing drinks/ dessers. The genuine dedication shines through and will turn any experience into an instant memory. This restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience, blending elegant ambiance with innovative, impeccably crafted dishes. The attentive service complements the culinary artistry, making each visit memorable. A true standout for those who appreciate refined flavors and exceptional hospitality.”
“I love this Red Cow location! Everyone you interact with is personable, helpful, and genuinely wants to make your experience enjoyable. New items on the menu are fantastic and drinks are always great. You can tell that this is a group of people who care about each other and their guests.”
“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.”
“This place is AMAZING. First off the food and service are incredible. But what keeps my family going again and again is the fact that they are SO sweet about medical stuff (being right by Mayo that is HUGE). I can recall several examples of the staff being supportive towards my mom who has been living with end stage cancer for years now. We go EVERY appointment and surgery scheduled in Rochester. In fact - we are going tonight!”
“went here for the first time today! im so glad we came here. this was an incredible experience. our server was an absolute sweetheart and the sushi was absolutely premium quality. I got the all you can eat. had some shrimp and calamari tempura, Phoenix roll, new crazy roll, futa maki, and royal roll. the phoenix was a very strong start, a great first roll. the new crazy roll was my first time trying deep fried sushi, I had no idea what to expect but never could have expected what I got. it blew my mind. Futa Maki was a great roll to have after the crazy roll because the crazy roll is very bold and the futs maki was milder and simpler. a delicious high quality pallette cleanser and a great transition into the Royal Roll. which was my favorite one. the lobster sauce was sweet, the presentation was gorgeous. like everything else, the flavor was high quality and the roll was expertly crafted. I will be back. thank you. pictured here is my phoenix roll”
“Excellent food and service! Jenna F was phenomenal!!!, portions were perfect .
Old fashioned four roses was delicious as I added excellent house bitters to my liking .
We also had 3 mini shot size desserts for $11. Great chance to try a few samples.
If we need to return to Mayo Clinic we will be back. Oh forgot dozen oysters we had were terrific! We may try happy hour this trip for $2 oysters….”
“Great tasting pizza! They are a family owned business in Rochester. Zadeos has two types of crusts: a hand-tossed original New York style crust and thin crust. They have a variety of specialty pizzas such as a Premiere, Meat Supreme, and Taco pizza. You definitely exact portions/toppings for what you pay for. They also have a lunch buffet from 11:00am to 1:30pm Tuesday through Saturday, which includes single topping pizza, meatballs, garlic bread, and a salad bar.”
“This place is AMAZING. First off the food and service are incredible. But what keeps my family going again and again is the fact that they are SO sweet about medical stuff (being right by Mayo that is HUGE). I can recall several examples of the staff being supportive towards my mom who has been living with end stage cancer for years now. We go EVERY appointment and surgery scheduled in Rochester. In fact - we are going tonight!”
“went here for the first time today! im so glad we came here. this was an incredible experience. our server was an absolute sweetheart and the sushi was absolutely premium quality. I got the all you can eat. had some shrimp and calamari tempura, Phoenix roll, new crazy roll, futa maki, and royal roll. the phoenix was a very strong start, a great first roll. the new crazy roll was my first time trying deep fried sushi, I had no idea what to expect but never could have expected what I got. it blew my mind. Futa Maki was a great roll to have after the crazy roll because the crazy roll is very bold and the futs maki was milder and simpler. a delicious high quality pallette cleanser and a great transition into the Royal Roll. which was my favorite one. the lobster sauce was sweet, the presentation was gorgeous. like everything else, the flavor was high quality and the roll was expertly crafted. I will be back. thank you. pictured here is my phoenix roll”
24 Hour Restaurants
“This is the best place in the town to have ice cream even in the late night hours. We go there to have ice cream, often, the softy cone or Sundae. We enjoy this place a lot. There is a lot of parking space available and you can get vanilla softy cone just in few bucks.”
“Excellent food and service! Jenna F was phenomenal!!!, portions were perfect .
Old fashioned four roses was delicious as I added excellent house bitters to my liking .
We also had 3 mini shot size desserts for $11. Great chance to try a few samples.
If we need to return to Mayo Clinic we will be back. Oh forgot dozen oysters we had were terrific! We may try happy hour this trip for $2 oysters….”
“Kinney Creek is always a fun experience. Hang out and relax on one of their two patios or play some games with friends in the taproom! They host the best events, as well!”
“This is some of the best Japanese food I have found in the midwest. The sushi is excellent, and the portions of sashimi generous. However, there are other dishes for those wishing to stay away from the raw fish. They have a selection of soups, great tempura, and hibachi style plates. The service is super friendly and fast. I would highly recommend this restaurant.”
Takeout Restaurants
“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.”
“My buddy paul brought me to grandma's kitchen on Jan. 3rd. 2026.
I had a great experience at this establishment and our waitress Sylvia was very knowledgeable and awesome conversationalist!
Kept everything direct and too the point!
For anyone who hasn't eaten here yet in your life!
YOU ARE MISSING OUT!!!
PULL OVER OR TURN AROUND AND COME EAT AT GRANDMA'S KITCHEN TODAY!!!”
“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!”
“We had such a great time for my son's birthday. The staff were amazing.”
“1st time there, rented a couple screens for my daughters birthday and had family come. Staff were on point and friendly. The multi sports simulators were pretty dang fun, and the food was great. Great place to celebrate a kids birthday in town. Will def be going back for random nights of fun.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“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”
“1st time in and had a great experience!!! Sky took amazing care of us at the bar, giving tons of great recommendations of what not to miss out on!!! Fun atmosphere, great food and amazing service we would definitely recommend checking it out if you’re in the area!”
“The oldest Dairy Queen in Minnesota and it was delightful! Nice sized portions and love the retro-feel. No complaints here! Well, the almost-required gratuity ask was a bit cringey, but if that's what is needed to keep employees, so be it. they were organized!”
“Wanted to take a moment to recognize the staff at the Caribou near Costco. The coffee is always amazing and orders come out quick — but what really makes this place special is the service. The staff are so friendly and genuinely welcoming every single time I come in. You guys rock!”
“This is some of the best Japanese food I have found in the midwest. The sushi is excellent, and the portions of sashimi generous. However, there are other dishes for those wishing to stay away from the raw fish. They have a selection of soups, great tempura, and hibachi style plates. The service is super friendly and fast. I would highly recommend this restaurant.”
“Exceptionally consistent and high-quality. We’ve been coming every other week for the past 3 1/2 months. Never disappointed.”
“We were in town for a Figure Skating competition. My 11 yr old is gluten free, and scared of eating out. She would rather not eat on competition days if she has to eat out. I told her you guys had a dedicated gluten free kitchen she was so excited. We ate there twice. The food was so good. The staff was so friendly. She got chicken tenders both times and each time even got desert. She said she felt like a normal kid. She said the baked potato and asparagus werereally good too! We will come anytime we are in Minnesota. Thank you guys.”
Cheap Eats
“We go every weekend, you can’t go wrong with a burger and fries, or a pancake, two if you’re feeling adventurous. The French toast, American fries and coffee are all staples of our visits. All this brought to you by the coolest staff around, always helpful, couldn’t ask for better anywhere in town or anywhere else, that’s why we go back every Sunday.”
“Was there Saturday night to catch up with friends from out of state. Our server Katelyn (sorry if I spelt the name wrong) was absolutely fantastic!! She has the best personality & was always checking in to make sure we were all taken care of! Will definitely be back again soon! Also, the drinks and wings were great!!”
“Shell’s Kitchen specializes in soul food which is not readily available around here. They catered a meeting for Presto and such excellently prepared food was exactly the common ground topic to remind us that together we achieve more. By supporting each other’s dreams, we are the team that works to make all the dreams work. Today I was blessed to taste the fabulous results of such teamwork. By working under Gabe of Quality Construction Cleaners and Presto, this only child finally watched an amazing dance of the love, effort, support, humility and forgiveness it took to make Shell’s Kitchen a reality. Quality food, quality services and quality people really do make amazing things happen. How do I know? I ate the proof for dinner. Thank you.”
“It's hard to find a restaurant with consistantly AWESOME food but Sorellina's is just that restaurant!”
“The udon noodle dish was a bit salty for my liking but overall very good! Had excellent service from Lili - she was so knowledgeable about the menu and did a great job!
The ootori roll was stellar!”
“This by far is my favorite restaurant now! I’m all about flavor and heat and Thai Mango raises the bar ! My husband and I had our anniversary dinner here and it made our night with some delicious memories !”
“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.”
“First time! Service was great. Loved the salad.
Pasta was okay, meatballs had a weird texture, not a sure what kind of meat that was but would not order them again.”
Latest Reviews
“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”
“Thank you Linda for adding the Pi Salad to the Tilda's Menu like we had requested. It is one of our 3 favorite salads in Rochester and we happily ordered it tonight with our pizza. We just love your two pizza joints! We got to see Bella in action too. She is very sweet. Your pizzas are amazing!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“My husband had a two-week stay at the Mayo Clinic. Conveniently located next to my hotel was Canadian Honker, which served delicious, high-quality food. The establishment boasted a clean atmosphere, fast service, and friendly staff. I frequently dined there for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and was never disappointed. The harvest salad was bursting with flavors, and the eggs benedict was the best I’ve had! I highly recommend it and am confident you will become a repeat customer. Enjoy! ❤️”
“I grew up going to the old location of Pannekoeken and LOVED it. I had countless Sunday brunches with my grandparents and parents there, begging for troll dolls and ordering the namesake dish so that I could hear the servers announce my breakfast.
Much of this charm remains, but I kind of HATE this new location. The wide open warehouse-esque space is not cozy and does not fit the vibe of the food or nostalgia needed for this restaurant to shine.”
“Crumbl Cookies is always fun with its rotating weekly menu and big, indulgent flavors. I love their super thick chocolate chip cookie, but I’m also a fan of their super thin version because the bottom caramelizes and gives it a perfect sweet crunch. I was also surprised by how much I enjoyed the Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake cookie even though I don’t normally like cheesecake. Great flavors, huge cookies and always something new to try.”
“1st time in and had a great experience!!! Sky took amazing care of us at the bar, giving tons of great recommendations of what not to miss out on!!! Fun atmosphere, great food and amazing service we would definitely recommend checking it out if you’re in the area!”
New Restaurants
“I normally go to the peace plaza location, but finally tried the commerce location. All the locations have great staff, but the women who helped me yesterday were in a league of their own. Definitely someone I would want to get a drink with. So friendly and real.”
“This place is one of the truly unique places to hang out in Rochester. Weather its a cold beer, signature drink, fresh kombucha, or NA drinks, this place is the place to be when you want to chill after a long day....or a short day? Pretty cool atmosphere for sure. Being a business neighbor to them, I have never seen such determination and drive as these guys have. They have put all their creativeness and vision into something that was once a shoe repair place to a fantastic neighborhood hangout. These guys deserve major props for what they have achieved here. Something to be extremely proud of guys. Nice job, go visit!”

“My husband and I shared the calamari, the beef shish kebab and the cheesecake. Portions were large ( wry shareable!) and delicious! Would order again. Our server, Emily S. Did a terrific job of describing the different dishes and was super nice.”