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507.289.1949
Locally Owned. Locally Managed. Local Decisions. 216 1st Ave SW
Rochester
Rochester Main (507) 280-0621 creativecuisineco.com
Rochester Elton Hills (507) 280-0028
Stewartville (507) 504-1060 A creative take on Mexican food in a playful modern space. Lots of
Tequila, margaritas and fresh craft cocktails. Tap Mexican and American
Your Community Bank beers.

bankonONB.com

507.361.5144
507-258-4663
3708 N Broadway Ave
14 Fourth Street SW
Rochester
Rochester
creativecuisineco.com
bleuduckkitchen.com
Let’s get back to gathering! An inviting and intimate venue with exposed
We are a family-friendly restaurant serving familiar items in a creative
brick and original hardwood floors set in one the oldest remaining
chef-inspired way. We are home to one of the biggest outdoor patios in
commercial buildings in Rochester makes this space unique, warm and
Rochester and have interactive games for both children and adults. It’s
welcoming. Our event space can accommodate weddings, reception,
a fun place for all ages!
cocktail hours, or hosting a meeting. AND don’t forget about booking the
Duck Truck! Voted Best Restaurant 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

507.282.6572
507.424.7800 1203 2nd St SW
130 5th St. SW (Across from St Marys Hospital)
pnpizza.com Rochester

Chef Pasquale Presa is serving the food he grew up with....authentic
NY style pizza along with simple, traditional Italian food including fresh
salads and amazing desserts. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Dine-in
or carry out. Voted Best Pizza Place 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 by
Rochester Magazine readers.
For over 30 years, the Powers family and the Canadian Honker
Restaurant have taken great pride in serving fresh, home-cooked
meals to you and your family. Whether you enjoy our award
winning Eggs Benedict, Walleye Sandwich, or Filet Mignon, one thing
is for sure, you will not leave hungry! Stop by today, and don't forget to
order a piece of our world famous Bunnie Cake.

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20 2nd Ave SW - 507-536-4748

Kahler Grand Hotel 212 1st Ave SW
1610 W Center Street Rochester
412 3rd Ave SE, Rochester creativecuisineco.com
Visit Fiddleheadcoffee.co
Voted Rochester’s Best Deli and Sandwiches. A bustling, urban deli
Specialty coffee cafes with world-class pastries, serving up delicious set in the heart of downtown Rochester, featuring big New York style
locally sourced food, Rochester-roasted specialty coffee and a whole sandwiches, filled with large portions of fresh sliced meats, gourmet
lot of love. cheeses, crisp vegetables, and one-of-a-kind spreads on bakery-fresh
breads. Signature salads and soups, a terrific coffee bar, with quicke
and easy delivery service. Catering as well as box lunch delivery.

507-361-Ribs Downtown -216 ½ 1st Ave SW

2291 Commerce Dr. NW
Rochester
smoakbbqmn.com
SMOAK is part of the Rocket Restaurant Group. We offer a wide array
of menu items featuring, burgers, sandwiches, salads, broasted fried
chicken, SMOAK’d Meats, and more! We have the perfect atmosphere
for happy hour 7 days a week. We also offer brunch on Saturdays
& Sundays, as well as catering services!! Come dine in, or take out
today!!
South- 1201 S Broadway
North- 5231 E Frontage Rd NW
Express- Downtown Skyway
creativecuisineco.com
A local tradition since 1980, is the only place for great burgers and cold
beer. Hand pattied fresh burgers, grilled to perfection, piles of nachos,
tasty sandwiches, loaded bloody mary’s and much more! Newt’s North
serving breakfast every Saturday & Sunday 8-10:45!

318 1st Ave SW and 507.346.7300

3801 Marketplace Dr NW 78757 State Highway 16
Rochester Spring Valley
potbelly.com fourdaughtersvineyard.com
Four Daughters Winery and Loon Juice Cider is an experience not to be missed!
Present this ad for a free cookie. Wine and cider flights available 7 days a week, as well as wine by the glass
Dine in, pickup, delivery and catering. We wake up every day with one goal: or bottle. Spend time inside the spacious tasting room or outside on the large
Make people happy through good vibes and delicious, craveable food. patio bordering the vineyard. Four Daughters is the largest winery and cidery in
Download our app to earn Potbelly Perks for free food! Minnesota! Their Bourbon Lounge and Distillery opens this summer.

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507.288.0206 507-285-4991
401 6th St SW, 120 Elton Hills Dr NW
Rochester Rochester
twigstavernandgrille.com blueplatedinermn.com
Awarded Best Outdoor Dining for 6 years! Enjoy cozy tables & chairs among Day-Brightening Eats, Smooth Brew. Serving fresh, locally sourced
glowing fires and a meandering stream, with views of colorful flowers by comfort food favorites, quesadillas, sandwiches, soups, salads, and
day and dozens of lanterns by night. WE GET IT. BECAUSE WE LIVE IT. all-day breakfast. Dine-in, order online, and delivery available through
Rochester’s only restaurant with a separate GLUTEN-FREE Kitchen. Waiters Express. Visit blueplatedinermn.com to order online.
Small Plates | Bowls | Garden Dining

507.424.2411 507.635.2331
111 South Broadway 502 N. Main St.
Galleria at University Square Mantorville
chesterskb.com hubbellhouserestaurant.com

An unforgettable dining experience in the heart of downtown Rochester! Stop
in and enjoy a healthy bowl, one of our signature burgers or sandwiches, a
mouth-watering steak, or one of our decadent desserts. We are American
comfort food at its finest. Our patio is open for lunch and dinner.
A designated National Historic Site, The Hubbell House has been Rochester
Magazine’s Best Restaurant within 30 minutes for the past twelve years.
Our extensive menu features appetizers, salads, sandwiches, prime & choice
steaks, chops, fish & seafood. Just a short 20 minute drive from Rochester to
historic Mantorville.

507.516.8200
2723 Commerce Drive NW
Rochester
carbones.com
We serve our friends and family the only way we know how: by making
delicious food with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Even though we have
perfected the art of making pizza, we also offer hoagies, burgers, salads,
pasta, and more! With so many options, we are confident that Carbone’s is a
restaurant that the whole family will love.
507.258.4550
1635 Highway 52 N
Rochester
PappysPlaceRochester.com
Locally owned and operated by the Pappas Family; same family as
former owners of Michaels and Hubbel House. So whether it’s our
famous salad bar, onion ring appetizer, sandwiches, wraps, burgers,
steaks ribs, seafood, cocktails or craft beers there’s something for
everyone. Midwest fare with a flare. Daily lunch and dinner specials
on Facebook or PappysPlaceRochester.com. Now serving brunch on
Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm.

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We are a locally owned coffee shop that is committed to flavor and freshness.
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charlieseateryandpub.com Stop in and Get One! 507.258
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Locally owned for 20 years. Specializing in traditional Italian. All sauces are Charlies Restaurant is a Rochester favorite offering homemade
scratch made. Victoria’s has four private dining rooms for all your events. breakfast, daily lunch and dinner specials, appetizers, soups & salads.
Looking for a quick lunch? Victoria’s Express (Grab and Go) is adjacent to the Stop over to Charlies Pub if you’re looking for a great place to catch a
restaurant and is open Mon through Fri from 10 am to 1:30 pm. game on one of our many TV’s.
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507.226.8885 507.361.1208
2280 Superior Dr NW 10 East Center St, Rochester
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4576 Maine Ave SE benedictsrochester.com
Rochester
roostersbarngrill.com Benedict’s is the place for warm, approachable food with new takes
Swing by Rooster’s for a delicious breakfast 7 days a week starting at 7am. on familiar dishes and killer morning cocktails (it’s never too early).
Try our daily lunch specials or order off our great menu featuring burgers, Great food and hospitality shouldn’t be relegated to dinnertime, and at
sandwiches, wraps, broasted chicken and so much more. Weekday happy hour Benedict’s, we are ready to champion the morning. Bring your family,
11 am to 6 pm. We’re home of the GOLIATH 34 oz. draft beer mug on special become a part of ours. Open 6:00am - 3:00pm daily.
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