Location: Rochester
Top Restaurants in Rochester
Top 10 Bar food in Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota. It is Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest city located outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 215,884. According to the 2010 United States Census the city has a population of 106,769. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2016 population was 114,011. It is the home of the Mayo Clinic and formerly, one of IBM's largest facilities. The city has long been rated as one of the best places to live in the United States by multiple publications such as Money and is one of the most educated cities in the world.
Things to do in Rochester
10. The Thirsty Belgian
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By todda702
We looked up brew pubs in the area and this one piqued our interest due to the deliciousness of Belgian beers. It certainly did not disappoint us! If you like barrel aged beer or Belgian beer the bourbon barrel quad is exceptional. We chose the Pear&Gouda and the Petty for lunch which were both served hot and fresh. The portion size is not large but priced very reasonably.
9. The Tap House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By JJCjr
Iâve frequented this pub on several occasions, and will go out of my way to go back as soon as possible. Having lived in Texas and Santa Fe for most of my business career, I am always skeptical about Midwest eateries that tout tacos and guacamole (along with their burgers), but I was blown away with their genuine tacos & guac â I thought I was back in San Antonio or Santa Fe. Wow!!!! Do not miss this place. plus, their staff is quite friendly and very efficient.
8. Newt's South
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Y3191UJbks
I am a repeat customer of Newt's North so when I heard they were opening another location it was a good day. Same great menu and even some of the same staff. Excellent burgers, you can have popcorn while waiting for your meal, the place is clean and they have a full bar.
7. The Loop Rochester
Overall Ratings
4 based on 202 reviews
The Loop Rochester was opened in April of 2012 as the 3rd restaurant in the Rocket Restaurant Group. Our owners wanted to bring a Loop back to their home town of Rochester. We are located in downtown Rochester right across from the Mayo. We are here to ta
Reviewed By tonyhL7874OU
Modern vibe in this place. Excellent drink selection. We only had chicken strips. Awesome. Flaky. Good white meat. Fries very tasty. Excellent beer menu. Cool place yo. Thank you for the nice review! We appreciate your business and you taking the time to give us your feedback. Next time you will have to try some of our other great menu items.
6. Whistle Binkies On The Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By minnegal
Menu has a wide variety to choose from. Ordered a burger and it was a burger. Nothing great. Friend ordered Cuban...bun was soggy so not so great. It's loud and hard to have a conversation. Again should be listed as a sports bar.
5. Five west Kitchen + Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 246 reviews
Five West is a casual restaurant with an upscale feel. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and have a great array of both food and drink offerings. We have live acoustic music on Friday and Saturday to help you enjoy your experience even mo
Reviewed By grandforksfoodie
We were between mayo appts and decided to venture away from downtown and Iâm sure glad we did! This place is nothing less than incredible for breakfast!! Great atmosphere, good service and fresh delicious food! They have awesome patio spots with a view of the pond and even a private party room with a patio which is neat! We will be back again next time we are in town! Would love to try the regular menu too since the breakfast was absolutely mouth watering! We are very happy to hear that you ventured away from Downtown and found us. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this nice review and we look forward to giving you another great experience next time you stop in.
4. Newt's North
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By Wendi R
Me and my daughter stopped here on a last-minute trip to Rochester. I got a Marvin's Burger which was absolutely perfect. My daughter loved the fresh popcorn as well as her entree if you have a chance stop by the food is great and so is the service. We will definitely be stopping back again. They also have one of the absolute best unsweet teas I've ever had.
Most Popular Pizza food in Rochester, Minnesota, United States
3. Newt's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 831 reviews
Reviewed By skatesy
This bar / burger establishment is located near the Gonda building. Take the steps up to the second level. Good service and reasonably priced. Typical burger and sandwich fare.....pretty good deep fried cod dinner and the onion rings were great. Good waitress. We were there around 5:30 and it kinda looked to me like a working mans saloon, but the kitchen isn't half bad either.
2. Forager Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 316 reviews
Our casual family-friendly restaurant in Rochester, MN offers a full menu of vibrant dishes made from the freshest seasonally available ingredients inspired by our bountiful region. Discover a new favorite each time you visit as our menu changes to integr
Reviewed By K8383
Great beer, but even better food. All locally grown ingredients and masterful culinary skills. They take Mac n Cheese and have some fun with it, and avoid over charging you for a sliver of food like some hotsy totsy Lower Manhattan joint. Portions are generous and the variety works for everyone (like lactose intolerant individuals like me) with the prices being solid. Staff is very friendly and caring, which sometimes could be tough to find at breweries. Parking can be tough and there could be a wait, but theyâve got a texting program that actually sends you updates on your place in line while you hit the bar to kill time. Keep doing wonderful things, Forager.
Where to eat Contemporary food in Rochester: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Canadian Honker Restaurant & Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1299 reviews
Reviewed By warriordad
We had a great brunch last Sunday. Restaurant was crowded, always a good sign. Super nice server, quick efficient service. Didn't feel rushed at all, even though it was busy. Best of all, the meals were delicious. Has a local vibe, but is clean and clearly has been a local favorite for some time.We are so grateful for your kind review. Thanks for sharing your opinion with us and others. We are delighted that you enjoyed our delicious brunch on Sunday. Thank you for mentioning your friendly and attentive service, clean atmosphere and consistently great dining experiences over the years. We look forward to serving you again, Warriordad.
