Pescara

4.8

1779 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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Welcome to Pescara.
WE ARE OPEN!
***Please know we are experiencing technical difficulties.
Please call the restaurant for any and all reservations or come in!
We are working directly with Open Table to get back online as soon as possible.
Call us at 507-280-6900 for your reservation needs today.
Pescara invites those with an appetite for fresh, forward food to share small plates, savor fine wine, and enjoy prime selections from sea and land. Pescara is the perfect place to gather for business lunches, pre-theater appetizers, high class happy hour, and impeccably serviced dinner.

Best Seafood 2020 (Rochester Magazine)
Best Fine Dining 2020 (Rochester Magazine)

Park in First Street Ramp and follow the signs to the DoubleTree Hotel. Accessible through the skyway from Mayo Clinic and all downtown businesses.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(507) 280-6900

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(507) 280-6900
Website
http://www.pescarafresh.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Bill Eisenmann
Private party facilities
We create special events and private dining for groups of 5 to 30. Contact us to plan your next business meeting, pharmaceutical presentation, wedding party, or holiday soiree. Call our events department at 507-280-6900 or email Luke.johnson@pescarafresh.com to start planning your event!
Private party contact
Kelly Navitsky: (507) 280-6900

Location
150 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904
Neighborhood
Minneapolis
Cross street
2nd St SW and Broadway
Parking details
Parking is available in First Street Ramp attached to the Doubletree Hotel. Limited street parking is available as well as valet through the DoubleTree. All downtown parking is free after 4pm and on weekends and holidays
Public transit
We are located 2 blocks away from the Rochester City Bus Depot and accessible through the skyway (follow the signs to the DoubleTree hotel).
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

All American*$13.00
2 eggs any style, toast, choice of meat, gouda hash browns
Grilled Egg Sandwich*$13.00
2 eggs over easy, bacon, melted leeks, cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese, brioche bun, fruit
Steak & Eggs*$16.00
2 eggs poached, grilled black angus tenderloin, toast, gouda hash browns
Oatmeal Pancakes$9.00
3 toasted oat cakes, butter, local syrup
Buttermilk Pancakes$9.00
3 hand mixed classic cakes, butter, local syrup
Malted Waffles$9.00
1 Belgian style waffle, local syrup
Strawberries & Cream French Toast$11.00
ciabatta bread, cinnamon chili batter, whipped cream
Huevos Rancheros*$13.00
2 eggs over easy, black beans, roasted tomato salsa, queso fresco
Egg White Frittata$12.00
tomato, green onion, spinach, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, fruit
Sunrise Burger*$14.00
black angus, grape jam, 1 egg over easy, brioche bun, jalapeno cream cheese, gouda hash browns

The Lighter Side

Avocado Toast*$8.00
multigrain toast, avocado, 1 egg sunny side up
Brown Sugar Oatmeal$8.00
raisins, bruleed banana
Yogurt Parfait$8.00
vanilla yogurt, macerated strawberries, granola

Folded Eggs

Tillamook Cheddar Classico$13.00
3 egg omelet with choice of ham, bacon, or sausage & gouda hash browns
Farmhouse Omelet$13.00
3 egg omelet, sausage, bell pepper, green onion, mushroom, goat cheese & gouda hash browns
The Best Omelet$13.00
3 egg omelet with applewood bacon, spinach, tomato, cheddar cheese & gouda hash browns
Lobster & Brie Omelet$18.00
3 egg omelet poached lobster, brie cheese, chives & gouda hash browns
Build Your Dream Omelet$11.00
3 egg omelet with choice of cheese customized your way

Poached Eggs

Classic Benedict*$14.00
canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce & gouda hash browns
Crab Cake Benedict*$18.00
house crab cakes, hollandaise sauce & gouda hash browns
Florentine Benedict*$14.00
spinach, tomato, hollandaise sauce & gouda hash browns

Side Carte

1 Egg any Style$2.00
2 Eggs any Style$4.00
Canadian Bacon or Bacon$5.00
Griddled Sausage Links$5.00
Chicken Sausage Patties$5.00
Smoked Gouda Hash Browns$5.00
Toast or English Muffin$3.00
Croissant or Bagel$4.00
Fresh Fruit & Berries$5.00
Sausage Gravy$3.00

Beverages

Fresh Juice$4.00
orange, apple, cranberry, pineapple, grapefruit, tomato
Bottled Water$4.00
acqua panna or san pellegrino
Fresh Brewed Coffee$3.00
regular or decaf
Organic Hot Tea$4.00
Iced Tea$3.00
Soda$3.00
Milk$4.00
Americano$5.00
espresso, hot water
Cappuccino$6.00
espresso, frothed milk
Latte$6.00
espresso, steamed milk, frothed milk
Mocha$6.00
espresso, steamed milk, chocolate
Depth Charge$5.00
espresso, fresh brewed coffee

What 1,779 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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DavidS
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience from greetings to farewell! Will miss dining at Pescrara.
XT
XaviT
Minneapolis
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sad to see this restaurant closing on Sunday. My absolute favorite place in town!
m
mflan
Minneapolis
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had to eat here one last time before they close, this is my husband and my go to place for special occasions, we are going to miss it.
j
jimm
Minneapolis
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pescara has been the best restaurant in Rochester since it opened 13 years ago. So sorry to see it closing now. Hope they can open something similar in the future.
B
Bpinmn
Minneapolis
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined here this evening to experience another fabulous diner before they close later this week for good😢😢😢 Pescara has been our special place to dine since they came to town. I sincerely hope they relocate to another spot in Rochester and bring their entire staff with them. The food has always been outstanding as well as the service. We had Muscles for an appetizer followed by the best lobster bisque in the world. I hand the sautéed halibut and my wife the scallops with a mushroom risotto to share. No room for desert. We are fans and will certainly miss you! Hoping you reopen somewhere in Rochester!!
D
Deb68
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
So sad to see Pescara closing. Had to say good-bye to this beloved restaurant.
M
Morgan6
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd trip - we loved it again this time so will be back! The Walleye was outstanding!
SS
SteveS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
As always, never a bad meal. Been eating there for years. My wife’s favorite.
P
Pairodocs
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was extremely attentive and personable. Fish is always marvelous. We always dine at Pescara every time we visit Rochester.
JD
JDuluth
Minneapolis
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Only good things to say -- from start to finish. Ambience, everyone we met, choices, quality, service, and value for all of the above. We love Pescara
l
lagg
Indiana
245 reviews
vip
4.0
245 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
It was our first trip back to Peacara in years, and we were glad we rediscovered it. Our waiter Sal was great, and made a good beer suggestion for me to try. Our shrimp and halibut were delicious. We should have split the bread pudding dessert.
AA
AlohaAnn
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding - we were there four nites in a row due to sensational chef and wait staff. Fresh fish was superb and beautifully prepared. A ver special spot.
RB
RudolfB
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Good food and wine; excellent service. Pleasant surroundings. Our favorite place during our annual check ups at Mayo’s.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friends we haven’t been with for years. Great place to go.
S
Snowbird
Bath
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic as always. Thanks to Daniel for exceptional service!
KH
KellyH
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was fantastic. The food was excellent. They happily accommodated my vegan diet.
TE
ThomasE
Denver
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
The steak was tasteless although cooked perfectly. Cabs by the glass were $14 then $24 then $40. Only choices. The $14 cab wasn’t acceptable. I asked the waiter if he enjoyed it. He said he hadn’t tasted it. I asked for a sample. Not impressed. Scallops were good. Broccolini was not good. Hash’s browns were not good. Never had a chance to complain as my waiter never returned. Total disappointment.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and service by Terrance. He was an A+++!!
K
Kate
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was out of this world. Service was superb! Can't wait to go back. Parking right in front was a super plus!
R
Rustlin
Montana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is wonderful! The food is outstanding, very impressed. And our service was excellent! If you go to Rochester, a must try!
C
Chad
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Service was excellent, attentive and knowledgeable staff gave great recommendations. Scallops were excellent.
J
Jill
Minneapolis
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious wedge salad, cioppino, and chicken! Great service and ambiance, too!
JM
JonelleM
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The waiter was excellent and assisted with choices. The scallops were fantastic with that little crunch topping
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter, Michael, was excellent! Other staff were excellent too! We’re local & waited to long to have a meal at this restaurant.
ND
NickD
Des Moines
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
My wife and I have eaten at Pescara a number of times on our visits to Mayo. It is one of our favorite restaurants. My most recent meal was the Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Full of flavor and a little heat, I am never disappointed with that dish. My wife had the smaller fillet. Great cut of meat, cooked to her liking. The Gouda hash browns that came with it were not as impressive. Probably could have substituted for a healthy vegetable. We’ve had breakfast here many times-always pleased.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite restaurant. The meals & service are incredible!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, our server (Daniel) was outstanding and the place was beautiful. We will definitely go back again!
K
Kdal
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great restaurant for any occasion. Consistently well prepared seafood.
RT
RobT
New Orleans
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The atmosphere was not private, too bright and seating too close together. Our server was good but did not offer recommendations.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waiter was super. Food outstanding
W
Wishful
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Noise level was much too loud with no obvious background music. Host treated us like walk-ins despite having reservation & did not acknowledge the occasion we noted in reservation that we're celebrating. I told the server directly that we were celebrating husband's birthday but he neither said nor did anything. Food was not 5* - risotto was clumpy, stiff & undercooked; wild mushroom mix was just button & baby portabellas overcooked; fish was cooked ok but bland; crab on salad was overcooked & tasted watery, bread was ok taste but under baked. Nothing was unctuous, no umami. Overall not good value for money.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, the food, and the ambiance were perfect for our Valentine's date!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience was lovely and we were well taken care of! Accommodations were met and communicated very well. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for high quality dining and ambiance!
AB
AlanB
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was impeccable. Food was delicious and interesting, including everything from the salad, wonderful bread, main course and dessert. Seafood is their specialty and is excellent. It is a bit pricey, but for a special occasion, or occasional treat is well worth the money. Seating was a bit close and noise level was moderate but not too high. We are locals and this restaurant is one of our top picks when we want a treat.
B
Bpinmn
Minneapolis
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined on Valentines Day. Food and service was outstanding. We reserve going here for special occasions and they did not disappoint us. Looking forward to coming back here!
AD
AbelD
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jeff our waiter was fabulous in every way from giving us food choice ideas to asking how we were doing. We will definitely be back.
N
Nicktyl
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for seafood (in Rochester) with nice ambience
FB
FritzB
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great advice from our server on food selection and preparation!
C
Carter
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went in not knowing much about the place and ended up being very impressed. would recommend in a heartbeat.
L
Lbudach
Minneapolis
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great steak and sea bass. Service was top notch. Always a treat to dine here!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Pescara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (507) 280-6900.

Pescara is rated 4.8 stars by 1779 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(507) 280-6900

150 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904

Additional information

Cross street
2nd St SW and Broadway
Neighborhood
Minneapolis
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in First Street Ramp attached to the Doubletree Hotel. Limited street parking is available as well as valet through the DoubleTree. All downtown parking is free after 4pm and on weekends and holidays
Public transit
We are located 2 blocks away from the Rochester City Bus Depot and accessible through the skyway (follow the signs to the DoubleTree hotel).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Bill Eisenmann
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pescarafresh.com/
Phone number
(507) 280-6900
Private party facilities
We create special events and private dining for groups of 5 to 30. Contact us to plan your next business meeting, pharmaceutical presentation, wedding party, or holiday soiree. Call our events department at 507-280-6900 or email Luke.johnson@pescarafresh.com to start planning your event!
Private party contact
Kelly Navitsky: (507) 280-6900

Pescara

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Scallops

Insignia Scallops

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Main

All American*$13.00

Grilled Egg Sandwich*$13.00

Steak & Eggs*$16.00

Oatmeal Pancakes$9.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$9.00

Malted Waffles$9.00

Strawberries & Cream French Toast$11.00

Huevos Rancheros*$13.00

Egg White Frittata$12.00

Sunrise Burger*$14.00

The Lighter Side

Avocado Toast*$8.00

Brown Sugar Oatmeal$8.00

Yogurt Parfait$8.00

Folded Eggs

Tillamook Cheddar Classico$13.00

Farmhouse Omelet$13.00

The Best Omelet$13.00

Lobster & Brie Omelet$18.00

Build Your Dream Omelet$11.00

Poached Eggs

Classic Benedict*$14.00

Crab Cake Benedict*$18.00

Florentine Benedict*$14.00

Side Carte

1 Egg any Style$2.00

2 Eggs any Style$4.00

Canadian Bacon or Bacon$5.00

Griddled Sausage Links$5.00

Chicken Sausage Patties$5.00

Smoked Gouda Hash Browns$5.00

Toast or English Muffin$3.00

Croissant or Bagel$4.00

Fresh Fruit & Berries$5.00

Sausage Gravy$3.00

Beverages

Fresh Juice$4.00

Bottled Water$4.00

Fresh Brewed Coffee$3.00

Organic Hot Tea$4.00

Iced Tea$3.00

Soda$3.00

Milk$4.00

Americano$5.00

Cappuccino$6.00

Latte$6.00

Mocha$6.00

Depth Charge$5.00

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Permanently Closed

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