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Our Paladar
Price: Expensive•American•4.9(290)Chefs Nick Diaz and Kiefer Manning have been hard at work renovating the historic Chicago & Great Western Railroad Depot into a cozy and inviting restaurant for you to enjoy. Our Paladar offers a locally sourced, seasonal dinner menu most evenings. You can look forward to handmade breads and pastas along with small and main plates. Patio seating is available when the season allows. The team at Our Paladar cannot wait to welcome you!Terza Ristorante
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(2,012)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•4.7(904)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.Latitude 44
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(269)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 kitchen creations are driven by award winning “Chef Spiccoli” who utilizes his talents to bring an elevated, yet welcoming approach to both traditional and modern cuisine.
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.
Bleu Duck Kitchen
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,341)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.Five West Kitchen + Bar
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(1,019)Contemporary American comfort food in an exciting atmosphere.
CRAVE - Rochester
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(1,004)CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.Smoak BBQ - Rochester
Price: Moderate•Barbecue•4.8(160)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.
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- MMilenaVIPChicago / Illinois •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat restaurant! Delicious food and great service, plus a beautiful ambiance. Highly recommendedMore infoCRAVE - RochesterPrice: Moderate• American• Rochester•4.5
- KKellyVIPMinneapolis - St. Paul •22 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe love Hazelwoods so we’re excited to try this place out when we were in town. It was delicious!More infoTerza RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Rochester•4.8
- PPaulaMinneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent service and food with something for everyone.More infoChester's Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Rochester•4.7
- DDonavonMinneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThis is our second time here and we enjoyed another great meal. I appreciate that they take reservations and our server was so pleasant. Food is so good and we will be back again. We didn’t have room for dessert but were told about a special one we are eager to try. Well done ThaiPopMore infoThai PopPrice: Expensive• Thai• Rochester•4.9
- DDeniseVIPKey West / Florida Keys •56 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoEvery year we come to Mayo Clinic for Annual Physical exams! ALWAYS on our list of restaurants is the Bleu Duck. Last nights dinner did NOT disappoint - Our evening started out with our amazing server Nikki - Every year we look forward to Nikki waiting on us - she is fun, knowledgeable and always makes recommendations that are spot on! We had the Shrimp appetizer- amazing, next I had the mushroom dish- great, my husband had the Fish special- fantastic. We finished our dinner with a blueberry tres leche cake- AMAZING! Thank you Bleu Duck and Nikki for a great night! We will be back in August and already we are looking forward to our next dinner at Bleu Duck!More infoBleu Duck KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Rochester•4.8
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 Bleu Duck Kitchen
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