Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Rochester, Minnesota by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Rochester area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Rochester were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Bebap Korean Inspired Eatery

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#28. Bebap Korean Inspired Eatery

- Rating: 3.9/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 216 1st Ave. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Opa! Opa!!

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#27. Opa! Opa!!

- Rating: 3.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1106 15th Ave. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Pi Wood-Fired Pizza

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#26. Pi Wood-Fired Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3932 Marketplace Drive Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Hot Chip Burger Bar

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#25. Hot Chip Burger Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1190 16th St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, New American
- Read more on Yelp

La Poblana

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#24. La Poblana

- Rating: 4.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 909 37th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Canadian Honker

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#23. Canadian Honker

- Rating: 4.0/5 (484 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1203 2nd St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mill Valley Kitchen

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#22. Mill Valley Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 150 Broadway Ave. South Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Workshop Food Hall & Bar

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#21. Workshop Food Hall & Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1232 3rd Ave. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

The Tap House On Historic 3rd St

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#20. The Tap House On Historic 3rd St

- Rating: 4.0/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Historic 3rd St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Jersey Jo's

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#19. Jersey Jo's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 187 16th Ave. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Ootori Sushi

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#18. Ootori Sushi

- Rating: 4.1/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2665 Commerce Drive Northwest Ste 100 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Terza Ristorante

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#17. Terza Ristorante

- Rating: 4.1/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 30 3rd St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Chester's Kitchen and Bar

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#16. Chester's Kitchen and Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (896 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 South Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

City Market Downtown

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#15. City Market Downtown

- Rating: 4.1/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 1st Ave. Southwest Ste 12 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Great Harvest Bread

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#14. Great Harvest Bread

- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 706 North Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Olde Brick House

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#13. Olde Brick House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19 1st Ave. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Irish, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp

Francisco's Restaurant

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#12. Francisco's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1137 2nd St. Southwest First Avenue Food Court Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Jed

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#11. Taco Jed

- Rating: 4.3/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 808 Broadway Ave. South Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Tacos, Dive Bars, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp

Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria

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#10. Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (427 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 5th St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

Almadina restaurant

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#9. Almadina restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 101 North Broadway Ave. Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine

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#8. Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (415 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1035 Civic Center Drive Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Hollandberry Pannekoeken

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#7. Hollandberry Pannekoeken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 North Broadway Ave. Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Red Cow Rochester

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#6. Red Cow Rochester

- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 14th Ave. Southwest Ste 100 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Sandwiches, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Thirsty Belgian Bar & Kitchen

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#5. Thirsty Belgian Bar & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2650 South Broadway Ste 600 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Pubs, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Coronas Taco's

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#4. Coronas Taco's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1641 North Broadway Ave. Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Tacos, Seafood, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Thai Pop

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#3. Thai Pop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4 3rd St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Thai, Pop-Up Restaurants, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Old Abe Coffee

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#2. Old Abe Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 832 7th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegan, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

Tinn's Grilled Philly Steak Subs

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#1. Tinn's Grilled Philly Steak Subs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1219 2nd St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.