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Five West Kitchen + Bar, Rochester, MN
Five West Kitchen + Bar, Rochester, MN
Five West Kitchen + Bar, Rochester, MN
Five West Kitchen + Bar, Rochester, MN
Five West Kitchen + Bar, Rochester, MN

Five West Kitchen + Bar

4.7
4.7
856 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Contemporary American comfort food in an exciting atmosphere.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (507) 361-5555
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nick Bongle
  • Catering
    We offer many catering options, just contact our event coordinator
  • Private party facilities
    Planning an event? Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour or Brunch – let us handle your event for a group of 20-50.
  • Private party contact
    Kallen Klassen: (507) 272-2802
  • Neighborhood
    Rochester
  • Cross street
    Scott Rd. NW
  • Parking details
    Free parking in our private lot
  • Entertainment
    Live acoustic music Friday and Saturday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 856 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Rochester

    Best Overall

  • Rochester

    Best Food

  • Rochester

    Best Service

  • Rochester

    Best Value

  • Rochester

    Good for business meals

  • Rochester

    Good for groups

  • Rochester

    Healthy

  • Rochester

    Neighborhood gem

  • Rochester

    Lively

  • Rochester

    Most Booked

856 Reviews
  1. PamelaB

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food is always top notch. Our go to place in Rochester.

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  2. Annie

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had dinner on the patio on lovely Sept. evening. Service was timely and excellent. Food always good. Very nice experience.

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  3. Nena

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had Happy Hour with you Friday and had some fantastic appetizers recommended by our server, who was absolutely the best! The queso, wontons, crispy shrimp, and flatbread were incredible, the drinks were perfect, and service impeccable. Thank you Aaron!

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  4. JEFFC

    Minneapolis

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meals were great once again! We've never been disappointed. We received excellent service from Heidi.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were thrilled to find a plant based section on the menu! There was even a vegan option included in the nightly specials! Wonderful food! Delightful server! We’ll definitely be back!

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  6. Natalie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful and accommodating staff, on top of refills, they were very sweet

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  7. JulieS

    Minneapolis

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Perfect day to meet a friend for drinks on the patio! I love that they have outdoor seating. Drinks were great, nachos were great, and service was great. Been here before and I'll be back again.

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  8. MelissaL

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Five West is the best place to get together with friends or for meetings. The food is great, outside seating is wonderful, service is good, and you can take your time and take time to visit. And...they have the best dish ever, the salmon rice bowl. Wonderful restaurant!

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  9. RyanS

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Food was excellent. A little higher than your typical Rochester fare, but portion sizes are large and kids menu prices were actually good value. Our table had the buffalo chicken wontons, the fried chicken lettuce wraps, and the jalapeno cheeseburger eggrolls. The first two were 5/5 and the eggrolls were 3/5. Our waiter was just okay. Brought waters right away, and was helpful re: recommendations, but then didn't come back for 10 minutes, and then never checked on us again until time to bring the check.

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  10. EloyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is one of the best restaurants I have been in Rochester with my family, and we plan to keep coming. The food is usually great, but need to say that this time the chicken and fish were not as flavorful as in our previous visits, but adding some salt and pepper made them better. The burger, chicken sandwich and chicken strips were great as usual. The staff is very friendly and attentive, and prices are very reasonable for the full dining experience, so will keep coming back. Highly recommended!

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  11. ReganT

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    It was really loud. The acoustics are bad and on top of it the music was loud. Food is the best in town.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time here. The portions were perfect for the price, and the food was amazing. Our waitstaff was on top of everything! Glasses stayed full, and empty plates were removed promptly. We even had another server check on us, to ensure we had our drinks started when we first sat down. The accountability between the serving team is outstanding. Between the serving team and kitchen team, they’re extremely efficient. The teamwork is outstanding, and we were very impressed. Definitely looking forward to our next visit here!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to 5 West to celebrate my husband's birthday- we had an amazing meal & a great server! To top it off, he recieved a complimentary dish of ice cream for his birthday! Such a fun night! Oh! They also had brand new patio furniture that was super comfortable!

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  14. ChristineA

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent breakfast place! Our server was attentive and efficient. Restaurant was a bit noisy making it hard to have a conversation

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  15. KRISTI

    Minneapolis

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Nice variety of menu items!! Wednesday is 1/2 bottle of wine day as well as $8 flatbread all day. Tap beer all-day specials, too! Great day to go. I recommend booking through the open table for a reservation. Even during lunchtime, there was a wait without a prior reservation. Bartender was outstanding! Multiple large TV screens for sprorts. Huge oval bar available to sit at.

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  16. DonaH

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the outside seating and food is always great. Waiter was very friendly and accommodating with grandkids.

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  17. ItsMe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food came really quick, great service. The dessert was amazing

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious! The artichoke spinach dip was amazing.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Awesome place. Food excellent from queso dip appetizer to walleye entree. Wait staff excellent. Only concern was no shade on door. We had to keep shifting places to avoid sun. We will be back. Thanks for great evening ❤️

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  20. NancyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The steak was cook well done, it was ordered med rare. The steak fettuccine dish was fine but would have been better. Other than that, the experiwas Great

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  21. FoodyTom

    Minneapolis

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Staff at entrance very accommodating. You Really Should get a reservation through Open Table, very busy! Waite Staff very friendly and quick with helpful suggestions. We "go" once a week at least. Enjoy.

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  22. Missjaliss

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing here. From the minute we walk in the door to exiting, always fabulous service and the food can’t be beat. We love it here. Thanks FiveWest!

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  23. JEFFC

    Minneapolis

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mariah was our server and she was outstanding! Thank you for such a nice dining experience!

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  24. LynnK

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    We have been there before-sat outside-and was happy with the food. Because poor air quality we decided to sit inside. The noise level due to the high ceiling, music and poor design, made it impossible to hear our table mates. Really ruined our lunch.

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  25. Susanne60

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food & drinks w/great service!!! 10/10 would recommend

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  26. BuffyB

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Wide variety of choices with good quality and reasonably priced.

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  27. Canadianfoody

    Minneapolis

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    I use to love going to this restaurant. Unfortunately we will not be going again The noise level is painfully loud even on a Sunday morning. Our waitress said she alway has a bad headache at the end of her shift from the incredible loud music. The restaurant would be loud even if no music was blaring.

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  28. JenniferG

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We sat outside and had drinks and appetizers. Great waitstaff. Yummy food.

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  29. Iluvlucy

    Anchorage

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always good and the service is excellent.

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  30. GinaT

    Minneapolis

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nicki is always amazing and offered great options for a low sodium meal.

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  31. CarrieP

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and ambiance. Would highly recommend if you’re passing through.

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  32. EastEndLondonGirl

    Minneapolis

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places in Rochester! Great menu items, the drinks are on point and the service is friendly.

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  33. Ianderson

    Milwaukee

    137 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    137 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    They have a menu that offers a variety of entrees. Delicious and fresh food plated with generous amount.

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  34. LynnF

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    Took my friend for a birthday dinner on a Friday night. We were seated in a side room near a large party. It was loud and so was the main dining room... Not unexpected on a Friday night. We come here because it's convenient, there's free onsite parking, good service, and the food is made in house, so is mostly adjustable to accommodate dietary needs and preferences. Our server, Hannah, was excellent. My friend had the short ribs with asparagus and mashed potatoes and cleaned her plate. I ordered some of my favorite sides--szechuan cauliflower, asparagus, bang bang shrimp, and sweet potato fries, and we had leftovers. We both loved the kiwi watermelon slushy drink special,. And we each ordered dessert. I had the "Better than cheesecake" cheesecake, which is a chocolate cheesecake with caramel, pecans, and toffee bits. She ordered the Rocky Road brownie sundae which was huge and could have served several people. We both brought some home.

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  35. WheresWaldo

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Ordered the queso cheese dip and it was still icy in the middle - After stirring it around we got a cold queso dip. The chicken sandwiches and fries were good. I have a problem with adding a separate charge of 2% to the bill for Employee Health Care. First off, this should be made aware to guests before obtaining their final bill. Print it on the menu, put up a sign on the tables, etc. Secondly, if you are endeavoring to provide healthcare to your staff, then raise the prices of your food 2%, don't add as a separate charge to the final bill. It's an unwelcome surprise to the already high price of dining out after adding 20% for tip.

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  36. Barbara

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Buffalo Chicken wontons and bang bang shrimp appetizers were awesome!!!!

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  37. Herbie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    a great place to dine- good food - good service and value. Way to noisy for me.

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  38. AMK1

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Glad we had a reservation- it was packed. Even the parking lot was filled and we needed to park next door. Service was great and food was excellent. We met our friends for brunch after church. We wish they would figure out how to dampen the sound levels a bit. We were surprised that the restaurant tacked on a 2% ‘Employee Wellness’ fee which the manager said was to help their employees pay for their insurance. The manager said it could be removed by request.

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  39. Nena

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Five West continues to have the best breakfast in town. The servers at Five West are second to none. Kudos to Aaron, Kim, Allie, Jackie, and Tyra—you are simply the best!

    1 person found this helpful

  40. TimF

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Inconsistent food preparation. Overvalued for the quality

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FAQs

Five West Kitchen + Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Five West Kitchen + Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (507) 361-5555.

Five West Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Five West Kitchen + Bar

1991 Commerce Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Scott Rd. NW
  • Neighborhood
    Rochester
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking in our private lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nick Bongle
  • Entertainment
    Live acoustic music Friday and Saturday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (507) 361-5555
  • Catering
    We offer many catering options, just contact our event coordinator
  • Private party facilities
    Planning an event? Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour or Brunch – let us handle your event for a group of 20-50.
  • Private party contact
    Kallen Klassen: (507) 272-2802
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