This is an exceptional farm to table restaurant reminiscent of the best of Portland. The white Main Street storefront lit with white Holiday bulbs gives hint to the welcoming, warm, cozy bistro inside. My impression is that the chef owner aspires to having a unique gem of a restaurant that his friends, neighbors, and community can enjoy. I’m from Denver, here for the Mayo Clinic, as are many of you who might read this. The menu changes regularly and is Chef driven. I had duck lightly cured in brine and spices before rendering to a confit served on a bed of Tarbais beans with house-made Toulouse sausages…twice in two days. As good as I have ever had. Certainly not tweezer food. More like comfort food taken to an even better place. Marrow is good value relative to what this quality and creativity would cost in a larger city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denise B. Klinkner
Love the beet salad! The black cod was prepared well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heli Kimhi
Marrow is not just a restaurant, it’s a culinary experience rooted in passion, intelligence, and respect for ingredients. From the first bite, it’s clear that every dish begins with exceptionally fresh, thoughtfully sourced components. The menu reflects a chef who truly understands flavor, balance, and technique, while still allowing creativity and intuition to shine.
What makes Marrow stand out is the sense that nothing here is accidental: each plate feels intentional, inventive, and deeply connected to the seasons. The kitchen’s craftsmanship is matched by an attentive and knowledgeable service team who genuinely care about the guest’s experience. Their warmth and professionalism elevate the meal from excellent to unforgettable.
There is a rare harmony here between culinary wisdom and artistic expression. You can feel that everyone is involved. From the chefs to the servers, shares a deep love for food and a commitment to excellence. Dining at Marrow is not routine; it is a journey of flavors, ideas, and textures that lingers long after the last course. What a treat!
Denise Burnett
I was in town for work and ate here every single night! The menu is extremely creative and elevated, but not to the point that it’s intimidating. You’ll leave this place having felt satisfied and adventurous. The staff was superb and even gave me some tips on how to time my way out of Rochester to MSP. I had the burger twice, the confit potatoes, the smoked chicken, the tahini carrots, the doughnuts and the cobbler. All superb!! And my gosh that cobbler was everything! Please never take that off the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chase L
Disappointing given the $$. Won’t be returning. Duck was tough and gritty - actual jerky consistency. So were the accompanying sausages. Confit should never result in that so I am not sure what happened. Sauce was good. Oxtail was fantastic, very punchy au poivre sauce- a very strong French flavor. Trout starter was nice, a bit generous on the horse radish, though. This is preference. Plating was up to snuff like art. Atmosphere was discordant.. more like a cheap bistro with loud pop music which is a really strange choice. Service was decent.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Chris Wickliffe
Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Easily in the top 10 restaurants that we have ever eaten at. Just trust your waiter and get ready for a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Rhaney
The vegetarian tasting menu was excellent! Creative flavor combinations, fresh ingredients, and thoughtful plating. Portion size was just right. The Roman gnocchi alla buffalo, Fazzoletti pasta, and pumpkin pie custard were standouts. So glad to see fine dining celebrating plant-forward options, will look forward to future takes perhaps incorporating tofu and bean creations. Thanks to Jeff G for guiding the experience with knowledge and ease, and fun to watch the chefs in action.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deniz Ergener
Marrow, a cozy and intimate restaurant, serves meticulously prepared and delicious food, all complemented by excellent service. Our attentive server, Jeff, provided us with great recommendations. The restaurant’s quiet ambiance is perfect for a delightful dinner and meaningful conversations.
We started our meal with appetizers, sharing “smoked trout” with horseradish and “golden beets” with a unique twist. The yellow beets were dipped in a red pomegranate sauce, creating a visually striking contrast. Despite the red exterior, the inside revealed a delightful yellow hue. Each bite was a burst of flavor.
For the main courses, we indulged in “marrow pot pie” and “Alaskan black cod.” Both dishes were meticulously prepared and cooked to perfection, leaving us thoroughly satisfied.
I will definitely be back to Marrow again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rosemary Dunn
We go here several times a month. Their appreciation for their ingredients (locally sourced as much as they can I believe) is evident in all of their dishes. The flavors are phenomenal and the staff is friendly/readily available at all times. So happy such a restaurant is available in Rochester!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter evans
Truly, the best in Rochester for fine dining,Possibly all of southern minnesota. Many gluten, free and vegan options.
Fun upscale place. Most dishes work and all are interesting. Solid drink service. Fair value for its price point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John David Crouch
Marrow is the best I’ve ever had in MN. Perhaps by a long shot.
Megan Primus
We did the chef's tasting menu my husband did the omnivore and I did the vegetarian which basically let us sample the entire menu the food was impeccable combining flavors that you would never expect. They were thought-provoking exquisite bites of food. The gentleman who brought each coarse was so excited to share what each item was what's the latest excited to eat it. Our server was amazing! We had a fabulous evening and can't wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Kessel
Best burger in Rochester!! Probably best burger in Minnesota. Only available if you sit at the bar. Staff are very accommodating and friendly!
This is an exceptional farm to table restaurant reminiscent of the best of Portland. The white Main Street storefront lit with white Holiday bulbs gives hint to the welcoming, warm, cozy bistro inside. My impression is that the chef owner aspires to having a unique gem of a restaurant that his friends, neighbors, and community can enjoy. I’m from Denver, here for the Mayo Clinic, as are many of you who might read this. The menu changes regularly and is Chef driven. I had duck lightly cured in brine and spices before rendering to a confit served on a bed of Tarbais beans with house-made Toulouse sausages…twice in two days. As good as I have ever had. Certainly not tweezer food. More like comfort food taken to an even better place. Marrow is good value relative to what this quality and creativity would cost in a larger city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the beet salad! The black cod was prepared well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marrow is not just a restaurant, it’s a culinary experience rooted in passion, intelligence, and respect for ingredients.
From the first bite, it’s clear that every dish begins with exceptionally fresh, thoughtfully sourced components. The menu reflects a chef who truly understands flavor, balance, and technique, while still allowing creativity and intuition to shine.
What makes Marrow stand out is the sense that nothing here is accidental: each plate feels intentional, inventive, and deeply connected to the seasons. The kitchen’s craftsmanship is matched by an attentive and knowledgeable service team who genuinely care about the guest’s experience. Their warmth and professionalism elevate the meal from excellent to unforgettable.
There is a rare harmony here between culinary wisdom and artistic expression. You can feel that everyone is involved. From the chefs to the servers, shares a deep love for food and a commitment to excellence. Dining at Marrow is not routine; it is a journey of flavors, ideas, and textures that lingers long after the last course.
What a treat!
I was in town for work and ate here every single night! The menu is extremely creative and elevated, but not to the point that it’s intimidating. You’ll leave this place having felt satisfied and adventurous. The staff was superb and even gave me some tips on how to time my way out of Rochester to MSP. I had the burger twice, the confit potatoes, the smoked chicken, the tahini carrots, the doughnuts and the cobbler. All superb!! And my gosh that cobbler was everything! Please never take that off the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Disappointing given the $$. Won’t be returning.
Duck was tough and gritty - actual jerky consistency. So were the accompanying sausages. Confit should never result in that so I am not sure what happened. Sauce was good.
Oxtail was fantastic, very punchy au poivre sauce- a very strong French flavor.
Trout starter was nice, a bit generous on the horse radish, though. This is preference.
Plating was up to snuff like art. Atmosphere was discordant.. more like a cheap bistro with loud pop music which is a really strange choice. Service was decent.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Excellent food, service and atmosphere!
Easily in the top 10 restaurants that we have ever eaten at.
Just trust your waiter and get ready for a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The vegetarian tasting menu was excellent! Creative flavor combinations, fresh ingredients, and thoughtful plating. Portion size was just right. The Roman gnocchi alla buffalo, Fazzoletti pasta, and pumpkin pie custard were standouts. So glad to see fine dining celebrating plant-forward options, will look forward to future takes perhaps incorporating tofu and bean creations. Thanks to Jeff G for guiding the experience with knowledge and ease, and fun to watch the chefs in action.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marrow, a cozy and intimate restaurant, serves meticulously prepared and delicious food, all complemented by excellent service. Our attentive server, Jeff, provided us with great recommendations. The restaurant’s quiet ambiance is perfect for a delightful dinner and meaningful conversations.
We started our meal with appetizers, sharing “smoked trout” with horseradish and “golden beets” with a unique twist. The yellow beets were dipped in a red pomegranate sauce, creating a visually striking contrast. Despite the red exterior, the inside revealed a delightful yellow hue. Each bite was a burst of flavor.
For the main courses, we indulged in “marrow pot pie” and “Alaskan black cod.” Both dishes were meticulously prepared and cooked to perfection, leaving us thoroughly satisfied.
I will definitely be back to Marrow again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We go here several times a month. Their appreciation for their ingredients (locally sourced as much as they can I believe) is evident in all of their dishes. The flavors are phenomenal and the staff is friendly/readily available at all times. So happy such a restaurant is available in Rochester!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly, the best in Rochester for fine dining,Possibly all of southern minnesota.
Many gluten, free and vegan options.
The chef, In my opinion is world-class.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Fun upscale place. Most dishes work and all are interesting. Solid drink service. Fair value for its price point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marrow is the best I’ve ever had in MN. Perhaps by a long shot.
We did the chef's tasting menu my husband did the omnivore and I did the vegetarian which basically let us sample the entire menu the food was impeccable combining flavors that you would never expect. They were thought-provoking exquisite bites of food. The gentleman who brought each coarse was so excited to share what each item was what's the latest excited to eat it. Our server was amazing! We had a fabulous evening and can't wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best burger in Rochester!! Probably best burger in Minnesota. Only available if you sit at the bar. Staff are very accommodating and friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of Rochester best place very limited menu
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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