24 Best Bars in Rochester

“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!“

“My husband & I loved this pub! We saw Sam perform on the piano and he was amazing! He plays the last Friday of the month. Any age would enjoy the piano night, even young kids! The mozzarella sticks were so delicious! We loved the local beer choices & they even had my favorite cider "Ace pear". The service was great! We can't wait to come back!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Close to home atmosphere, with great "know your name" or at least your drink, service. In the middle of a very promising remodel, while still not inconveniencing customers. Remodeled bathrooms, too, for those of you that have been there. Quite classy.“

“love this place. clean and cheap beer.“

“Places That Felt Like Home Some places in this world hold you not because of their walls, their menus, or their decor, but because of the way they welcome you. For me, two of those places were Just Brew It in Union Grove, Wisconsin, and the North Star Bar in Rochester, Minnesota. At Just Brew It, after only a couple of visits, the staff began greeting me by name every time I walked through the door. It reminded me of Norm from Cheers—that easy ritual of belonging where the world pauses to say, you matter here. The drinks were good, the people were kind, but it was that simple recognition, that moment of being known, that made the coffee shop feel like family. The North Star Bar carried the same magic in its own way. Whenever I walked in, they’d call out, “Georgia,” not just as a nickname but as a nod to where I came from. It was playful, affectionate, and grounding. No matter how far I was from home, I carried a piece of it in the way they saw me. Both places remind me that what makes a space sacred isn’t the bricks or beams—it’s the people who look at you, smile, and say, you belong.“

“Pro = Great nachos Con = do not recycle“

“We are staying at St. Mary's and I ordered the Hot Ham and cheese deluxe and kiddos cheeseburger with a side of two shakes!!! let me tell the food was simply amazing nice big portions and the shakes were just the right consistency and so tasty!!!! We did use door dash for the delivery!! A++++“

“Great service and atmosphere. The candied bacon Lucy was quite possibly the best burger I’ve ever had. Please add it to your permanent menu!! The rest of my family agrees!“

“We were in town for a family member across the street and ate here everyday. The staff was very friendly, decor is cute, and the food is simply amazing!!!! The onion rings are so good, and the chicken and shrimp dinner served over taters with asparagus and cream sauce is to die for! We also got the chocolate raspberry cake for dessert to go and we really enjoyed it! Will be back for sure next time we are in town. Thank you to the friendly staff and chefs for making us feel welcome during a difficult time.“

“The food is good, the service has been great, and the price is good.“

“A bit expensive ( read portions are on the small side), but very good quality! Service was very friendly, and it was packed on a Monday night! The pasta was excellent ( paperdellie), it’s up with the pastas I’ve had in Italy! Most tables seemed to be enjoying their food. We not have any dessert but the desserts looked excellent as well. Would highly recommend especially for a special night out. The restaurant has a very cozy ambiance.“

“We had such a great time for my son's birthday. The staff were amazing.“

“great ambiance, excellent service, impressive menu, delicious food“

“Very clean & great service.“

“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!“

“Really good food with kind and friendly service“

“It's hard to find a restaurant with consistantly AWESOME food but Sorellina's is just that restaurant!“

“They have a huge selection of beer. So many it can be hard to make a choice. The food is pretty good also. Our server was friendly and paid the right amount of attention to us. She didn't come by to often but enough to know that she hadn't forgotten about us. The restaurant itself looked good.“

“Love Rooster’s ❤️!! Both locations!! Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable and happy to be there! Family orientated during the day and main meal times. Then later at around 9/10pm the music is turned up, ppl are dancing, playing pool, darts, gambling, drinks are flowing ppl are just having a great time! They have a fun crew and they work together to provide the best, more efficient customer service as possible!! Stop in!! They are open every night until 1am 🙂“

“Pappy's is an old school restaurant and even includes a salad bar. The food is tasty and satisfying. It's a comfortable place to eat. I started my meal with a Tom and Jerry and from the first sip I was hooked! Delicious! Hubby and I shared a French Dip sandwich with onion rings. The beef was a little bit dry but the au jus helped with that. The roll it was on was perfect. The onion rings were outstanding! We love Pappy's!“

“We ordered take out for 7 people and they gave us one bag of chips for 7 and forgot a order when we went to pick up the forgotten order they barely said a word no sorry for the inconvenience or attempt to refund anything. They charge a fee for pick up orders. I will not recommend them or order from there again.“

“I really need the owners of this building to step up on the repairs required for this wonderful pizza joint. Men's room has missing tiles, dirty toilets. Ceiling missing tiles all over. Train quit working. 9 + months ago. Please“