Highest-rated restaurants in Rochester, Minnesota by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Rochester, Minnesota by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Rochester, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Jersey Jo's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 187 16th Ave. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, American, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Pho Chau
- Rating: 4.0/5 (428 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1014 Broadway Ave. North Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#28. City Market Downtown
- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 1st Ave. Southwest Ste 12 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Chester's Kitchen and Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (782 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 South Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Original Mr. Pizza South
- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1729 South Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Workshop Food Hall & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1232 3rd Ave. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Bleu Duck Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 14 4th St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Culver's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 36 28th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Ootori Sushi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2665 Commerce Drive Northwest Ste 100 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Olde Brick House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19 1st Ave. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Irish, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Snappy Stop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 37 9th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#19. China 1
- Rating: 4.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1117 Civic Center Drive Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Lumen Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3550 55th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Culver's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3380 55th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Francisco's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1137 2nd St. Southwest First Avenue Food Court Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Taco Jed
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 808 Broadway Ave. South Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Tacos, Dive Bars, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 5th St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1035 Civic Center Drive Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Red Cow Rochester
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 14th Ave. Southwest Ste 100 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Sandwiches, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Thirsty Belgian Bar & Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2650 South Broadway Ste 600 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Pubs, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Hollandberry Pannekoeken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 North Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Rosati's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1191 6th St. Northwest Ste 101 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Chicken Wings, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 412 Crossroads Drive Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Thai Pop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Address: 4 3rd St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Thai, Pop-Up Restaurants, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Great Harvest Bread
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 706 North Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Wabi Sabi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1505 12th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#4. First Meeting Noodle
- Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 793 16th St. Southwest Ste 200 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Almadina restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 101 North Broadway Ave. Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Super Gallo 1
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1831 24th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: International Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Old Abe Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 832 7th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegan, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
