25 Essential Rochester Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Rochester.
Red Cow Rochester
Minnesota
Casual & rustic American eatery offering craft beer, gourmet burgers & a menu of updated pub eats.
Red's Savoy Pizza
Minnesota
Casual pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus wings, sandwiches & pasta.
Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria
Minnesota
Cozy, brick-walled counter serve featuring housemade pizza, cannoli & gelato, plus patio seating.
Victoria's Restaurant & Wine Bar
Rochester, Minnesota
Informal Italian restaurant & bar serving large portions of pasta & meat dishes for lunch or dinner.
Old Abe Coffee Shop
Rochester, Minnesota
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection.
Newt's South
Rochester, Minnesota
Specialty burgers & microbrews on tap are offered at this relaxed watering hole with sports on TV.
Ichi Tokyo (South)
Rochester, Minnesota
Casual Japanese restaurant offering a full bar, kitchen entrees & a variety of sushi.
Perkins American Food Co.
Rochester, Minnesota
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Crooked Pint Ale House
Rochester, Minnesota
Relaxed local pub chain serving craft beers & cocktails, plus burgers, pot pies & tacos.
Rosati's Pizza
Rochester, Minnesota
Italian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Twigs Tavern and Grille
Rochester, Minnesota
Comfortable hotel restaurant with a patio offering tapas, New American mains & a gluten-free menu.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Rochester, Minnesota
Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Newt's North
Rochester, Minnesota
Enduring destination serving classic & creative hamburgers & other pub grub, plus beer & cocktails.
I-Chi Mein - Asian Noodles & Chinese Food
Rochester, Minnesota
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Nupa South
Rochester, Minnesota
Modest counter-serve joint in a strip mall offering Greek staples such as gyros, salads & kebabs.
Toppers Pizza
Rochester, Minnesota
Pizzeria chain making pies with unusual toppings (wings too), offered at counter or via delivery.
Arby's
Rochester, Minnesota
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
India Garden Restaurant
Rochester, Minnesota
Standby featuring traditional Indian dishes in a straightforward venue with low-key decor.
Opa! Opa!!
Rochester, Minnesota
Bright, unpretentious eatery with a patio offering Greek standards, including moussaka & gyros.
North Mr. Pizza
Rochester, Minnesota
Informal eatery providing generous servings of familiar Italian & American comfort fare.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Rochester, Minnesota
Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Hunan Garden
Rochester, Minnesota
An array of familiar Chinese staples, from fried rice to beef & broccoli, served in casual quarters.
Rooster's Too!
Rochester, Minnesota
All-day American fare, cocktails & sports on TV in a relaxed haunt with pool tables & tournaments.
Snappy Stop
Rochester, Minnesota
Independent drive-thru joint offering classic burgers, unique burgers-of-the-month, fries & nuggets.
Thai-riffic
Rochester, Minnesota
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.