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Thai Pop
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.8(726)Bringing the past to the present, Thailand to Minnesota, and the passion for good food and drinks to you.Latitude 44
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(287)Latitude 44 is a Modern American restaurant, featuring thoughtful food and beverage offerings within an energetic, casual chic ambiance. Our service driven mentality provides a welcoming and memorable experience for each guest.
Located in the historic Castle building in downtown Rochester, MN, Latitude 44 delivers an unparalleled atmosphere whether our guests are dining or enjoying an evening of cocktails in our comfortably appointed cocktail lounge.
The cocktail program consists of an array of offerings from playful to sophisticated. Our mixologists have an extensive knowledge of both wine and spirts.
Simply stated, Latitude 44 is a "vibe" you don't want to miss.
Terza Ristorante
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(2,029)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•4.5(923)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.
Bleu Duck Kitchen
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,354)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.Chester's Kitchen & Bar
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(1,546)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).
See what locals rave about in Rochester
- SStanMinneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoI had the rib eye and it was the best steak I ever had.More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - RochesterPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Rochester•4.8
- FFrankTucson •24 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoTerza is our favorite restaurant in Rochester. Great food with excellent homemade pasta. Attentive service.More infoTerza RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Rochester•4.8
- SstevenTulsa •6 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFood was great as usual. Service was average Overall great experienceMore infoThai PopPrice: Expensive• Thai• Rochester•4.8
- JJayMinneapolis - St. Paul •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoWe go to Chesters often-ish. But we go once a year for steak dinner for our anniversary. Let me start by saying we have the best server every time. Devon C. Sweet as can be, caring, attentive, she knows what you need before you know what you need! The steak. O M G. BEST STEAK ON THE PLANET! Beyond awesome. Gouda hashbrowns to die for. Fresh bread with butter. My drink was spot on perfect! And do not get me started on the chocolate cake. Amazing. Best chocolate cake I've ever eaten. Truly, our favorite spot to eat. We take our grandkids once a month and it's a treat for them. They LOVE it as much as we do. Do yourself a favor. Go ask for Devon C's section and enjoy!More infoChester's Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Rochester•4.7
- WWarrenMinneapolis - St. Paul •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 15, 2025Another excellent meal! Noise level was ambient, not excessive at all. We were there for lunch.More infoCRAVE - RochesterPrice: Moderate• American• Rochester•4.5
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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, CRAVE - Rochester and Chester's Kitchen & Bar
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