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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. City Market Downtown

- Rating: 4.1/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 1st Ave. Southwest Ste 12 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Ootori Sushi

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

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#28. Chester's Kitchen and Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (873 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 South Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. The Redwood Room

- Rating: 4.2/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 1st Ave. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Jazz & Blues, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Snappy Stop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 37 9th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Bleu Duck Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 14 4th St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Olde Brick House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19 1st Ave. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Irish, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Rosati's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1191 6th St. Northwest Ste 101 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Chicken Wings, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Culver's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 36 28th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Francisco's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1137 2nd St. Southwest First Avenue Food Court Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. China 1

- Rating: 4.3/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1117 Civic Center Drive Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Great Harvest Bread

- Rating: 4.3/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 706 North Broadway Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 5th St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Taco Jed

- Rating: 4.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 808 Broadway Ave. South Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Tacos, Dive Bars, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Lumen Coffee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3550 55th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Hollandberry Pannekoeken

- Rating: 4.4/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 North Broadway Ave. Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1035 Civic Center Drive Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Red Cow Rochester

- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 14th Ave. Southwest Ste 100 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Sandwiches, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Thirsty Belgian Bar & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2650 South Broadway Ste 600 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Pubs, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Almadina restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 101 North Broadway Ave. Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 412 Crossroads Drive Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Thai Pop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4 3rd St. Southwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Thai, Pop-Up Restaurants, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Latitude 44

- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 121 North Broadway Ave. Floor 1 The Castle Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Our Paladar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 20 4th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Food Lab

- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1203 7th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Wabi Sabi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1505 12th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Old Abe Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 832 7th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegan, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Coronas Taco's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 7 12th St. Southeast Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. El Super Gallo 1

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1831 24th St. Northwest Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: International Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. First Meeting Noodle

- Rating: 4.8/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 793 16th St. Southwest Ste 200 Rochester, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.