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1. CRAVE - Rochester

4.4

Awesome(954)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rochester

Booked 23 times today

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.

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2. Mill Valley Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(49)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rochester

Booked 8 times today

Opening 13 years after our original location, Mill Valley Kitchen in Rochester brings an elevated dining experience with a seafood-forward menu and robust wine offerings. Dedicated to sourcing and preparing food as close to its whole state as possible, we provide an inviting indoor dining atmosphere. Join us in a chic and vivacious setting, perfect for healthcare professionals and food enthusiasts alike.

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3. Chester's Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1445)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rochester

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to Chester's .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 507-424-1211 for your reservation needs today.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).

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4. Thai Pop

4.9

Exceptional(651)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Rochester

Booked 41 times today

Bringing the past to the present, Thailand to Minnesota, and the passion for good food and drinks to you.

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5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Rochester

4.8

Exceptional(79)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rochester

Booked 21 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate. We invite you to join us in Rochester, MN!

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6. Twigs Tavern & Grille

4.5

Awesome(824)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rochester

Booked 27 times today

Fresh American Fare at TwigsIn 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 DiningIn 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.

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7. Five West Kitchen + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(961)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rochester

Booked 31 times today

Contemporary American comfort food in an exciting atmosphere.

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8. Smoak BBQ - Rochester

4.3

Awesome(149)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Rochester

Booked 5 times today

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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9. Buffalo Wild Wings - Rochester - 16th St.

4.0

Excellent(14)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rochester

Since 1982, Buffalo Wild Wings® (or B-Dubs® as our friends call us) has been the ultimate place to watch the game, have a cold beer and eat some great food. At Buffalo Wild Wings, you can always feel comfortable pulling some tables together with your friends and staying as long as you want.

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Lisa
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Thanksgiving at Chester’s is great. The turkey dinner is fabulous and so is the pumpkin cheesecake. They give you a generous portion of everything so we each took home part of our meal and enjoyed it again later that evening
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Chester's Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Rochester
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4.6
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Elizabethvip
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The sea bass was cooked perfectly - melt in your mouth tender! All the food was delicious.
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Mill Valley KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Rochester
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4.3
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JUDITHvip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
We had a delicious meal and excellent service. Some of the best lobster and steak ever.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - RochesterPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Rochester
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4.8
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Ritavip
San Francisco Bay Area •90 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
We love the house curry with chicken. Tried the beef jerky appetizer that came with a nicely spicy sauce, and it was great. Always so much food that we can have another meal at home.
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Thai PopPrice: Expensive• Thai• Rochester
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4.9
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Robert
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
Slow service to begin with, busy. Everything got better the rest of the evening. Food was great!
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CRAVE - RochesterPrice: Moderate• American• Rochester
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4.4

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