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Thai Pop
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.9(693)Bringing the past to the present, Thailand to Minnesota, and the passion for good food and drinks to you.Terza Ristorante
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(1,995)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(891)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.Chester's Kitchen & Bar
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(1,517)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).
Bleu Duck Kitchen
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,331)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.Pittsburgh Blue - Rochester
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(999)Hand-cut, perfectly aged Midwestern beef, trimmed to our specifications and cooked to yours. Deep booths and a deeper wine list. A bar that makes everything better. And the kind of service everyone deserves but hardly ever receives.
Welcome to Pittsburgh Blue. You’re about to eat very, very well.
Mill Valley Kitchen
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(76)Opening 13 years after our original location, Mill Valley Kitchen in Rochester brings an elevated dining experience with a seafood-forward menu and robust wine offerings. Dedicated to sourcing and preparing food as close to its whole state as possible, we provide an inviting indoor dining atmosphere. Join us in a chic and vivacious setting, perfect for healthcare professionals and food enthusiasts alike.Smoak BBQ - Rochester
Price: Moderate•Barbecue•4.7(158)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.
See what locals rave about in Rochester
- JJackieChicago / Illinois •20 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAlways enjoy going to Terza when we’re in town. Me and my dining partner had a margarita pizza and also the pappardelle chicken pasta. Both were excellent. Our service was also top notch.More infoTerza RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Rochester•4.8
- JJenMinneapolis - St. Paul •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 8, 2025The food, drinks, and service were excellent! We had local MN gin, and delicious jerk chicken wings.More infoOur PaladarPrice: Expensive• American• Rochester•4.9
- KKristiMinneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews4.0Dined on Apr 8, 2025I don’t want to share publicly. I like the ease of making reservations using Open Table.More infoCRAVE - RochesterPrice: Moderate• American• Rochester•4.6
- DDawnMinneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 5, 2025This was our first visit to a Ruth’s Chris Steak House. The ambiance-perfect, with slightly dim lighting, knowledgeable wait staff and friendly atmosphere was so worth our visit. They allow you to enjoy your dining experience and time each course accordingly. From the warm bread and butter, to the salad or soup and main course to the dessert…A+ The steaks were cooked to perfection! And the lobster tail and grilled shrimp…mouthwatering! My husband and I will be back! Thank you to Savannah for her fantastic time spent with us as she explained and answered all our questions!More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - RochesterPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Rochester•4.8
- RRitaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •101 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 5, 2025Tasty and well-spiced food. Enjoyed the 3-flavor tofu starter, as well as the chicken house curry with coconut milk and the Pad noodles with chicken. Good to go early.More infoThai PopPrice: Expensive• Thai• Rochester•4.9
Discover Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, is a welcoming community and home of the Plummer House, which features a quarry, water tower, gardens and a large event facility. To start your day, visit one of the many coffee shops or bakeries in Rochester and try a cafe au lait or bold-roasted coffee and pair it with a biscotti, apple fritter or Berliner doughnut filled with fruit preserves. Swedish food is a popular type of cuisine in Rochester, reflecting many city residents' historic Scandinavian roots. Swedish meatballs paired with mashed potatoes, gravy, pickles and lingonberry jam is a traditional meal to enjoy at one of the family-owned and operated restaurants. Herring is also a favorite local specialty. You could try it pickled, which is the traditional Swedish way, or have it fermented with boiled potatoes and cabbage.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Rochester. Our customers recommend Terza Ristorante, Thai Pop and Bleu Duck Kitchen
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