Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Rochester, Minnesota, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Rochester, Minnesota, according to Yelp
Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.
Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?
Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.
Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.
While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Rochester using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Olde Brick House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19 1st Ave SW Rochester, MN 55902
- Categories: Irish, Irish Pub
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#29. The Compadres
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 198 Apache Moll Ste 198 Rochester, MN 55902
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Jimmy John's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2986 41st St NW Rochester, MN 55901
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Fast Food
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#27. Taco Jed
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 808 Broadway Ave S Rochester, MN 55904
- Categories: Tacos, Dive Bars, Music Venues
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#26. Fiddlehead Coffee - Miracle Mile
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1610 W Center St Rochester, MN 55902
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#25. Dairy Queen Store
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4140 E Frontage Rochester, MN 55901
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers, Fast Food
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#24. Coronas Taco's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 7 12th St SE Rochester, MN 55904
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#23. Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1035 Civic Center Dr NW Rochester, MN 55901
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
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#22. Prescotts Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1201 S Broadway Ste 80 Rochester, MN 55904
- Categories: American (New), Wine Bars
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#21. Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 5th St SW Rochester, MN 55902
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
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#20. Thirsty Belgian Bar & Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2650 S Broadway Ste 600 Rochester, MN 55904
- Categories: Pubs, American (New)
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#19. Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 412 Crossroads Dr Rochester, MN 55902
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
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#18. Rosati's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1191 6th Street NW Ste 101 Rochester, MN 55901
- Categories: Italian, Chicken Wings, Pizza
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#17. Sham Falafel
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: Rochester, MN 55901
- Categories: Food Trucks, Falafel
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#16. Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 100 1st Ave SW Rochester, MN 55902
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Sandwiches
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#15. Townies Grill'd Philly Subs and More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 244 Soldier Field Dr SW Rochester, MN 55902
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Burgers, Hot Dogs
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#14. Hollandberry Pannekoeken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 N Broadway Rochester, MN 55906
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#13. Red Cow Rochester
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 14th Ave SW Ste 100 Rochester, MN 55902
- Categories: Sandwiches, American (New), Burgers
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#12. Wabi Sabi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1505 12th St SE Rochester, MN 55904
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Noodles
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#11. Thai Pop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 4 3rd St SW Rochester, MN 55902
- Categories: Thai, Pop-Up Restaurants, Cocktail Bars
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#10. Great Harvest Bread
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 706 N Broadway Rochester, MN 55906
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#9. Old Abe Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 832 7th St NW Rochester, MN 55901
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegan, Donuts
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#8. El Super Gallo 1
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1831 24th St NW Rochester, MN 55901
- Categories: International Grocery, Mexican
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#7. First Meeting Noodle
- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 793 16th St SW Ste 200 Rochester, MN 55902
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles
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#6. Almadina restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 101 N Broadway Ave Rochester, MN 55906
- Categories: Mediterranean, American (New)
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#5. Brava Restaurant & Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1217 Marion Rd SE Ste 500 Rochester, MN 55904
- Categories: African, American (Traditional)
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#4. Cafe Steam
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 201-299 4th St Sw Rochester, MN 55902
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles
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#3. Twisted Barrel Wood Fired Pizza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Rochester, MN 55902
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza
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#2. Taco Lab
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1310 5th Pl NW Rochester, MN 55901
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#1. Francis Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 517 12th St SE Rochester, MN 55904
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
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