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Most Popular Pub food in Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Best Pub restaurants nearby. Discover the best Pub food in Rochester. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Pub restaurants near you.. Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota. It is Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest city located outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 215,884. According to the 2010 United States Census the city has a population of 106,769. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2016 population was 114,011. It is the home of the Mayo Clinic and formerly, one of IBM's largest facilities. The city has long been rated as one of the best places to live in the United States by multiple publications such as Money and is one of the most educated cities in the world.
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10. Grand Rounds Brewpub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By ugaworldtraveler
This restaurant is not for those that would like to have a âhealthy â option or just a good meal. For starters ordered their pretzel appetizer which comes drenched in butter and didnât taste like a pretzel more like doughy bread. The wife ordered penne pasta Alfredo..pretty bad. BUT THE WORST WAS:I ordered a burger. How bad could a burger be? Well they make one of the worst burgers of all time. It was a frozen piece of meat from the food purveyor with an awful after taste. One bite was it. It does take âtalentâ to make McDonalds a 3 star Michelin restaurant. Went across the street for a good meal. Save your money and donât eat here.
9. Fat Willy's Burgers Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By RioKat
When traveling our first choice for restaurants is one that participates in the miles program. We find some of the best places and Fat Willy's Burgers Bar & Grill in no exception! The description of the decor was tempting to see. It's clean, fresh & new looking. Beer Cheese soup was another reason, it was amazing. I got the Harley. Sandwich made with Naan bread! WOW! Even the bun for the Mustang burger was one of the best. Bread is made by a local bakery....YEAH.
8. The Half Barrel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By rend
Food is not great. Portions are large but quality not there. Ordered prime rib and it was chunks vs. slices of beef that was tough, chewy and stringy. Waiter acted like he couldnât give us the time of day, water went unfilled, he was always hurrying away from the table without listening. Husbandâs burger was rare. Prices high.
7. The Thirsty Belgian
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By todda702
We looked up brew pubs in the area and this one piqued our interest due to the deliciousness of Belgian beers. It certainly did not disappoint us! If you like barrel aged beer or Belgian beer the bourbon barrel quad is exceptional. We chose the Pear&Gouda and the Petty for lunch which were both served hot and fresh. The portion size is not large but priced very reasonably.
6. The Tap House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By JJCjr
Iâve frequented this pub on several occasions, and will go out of my way to go back as soon as possible. Having lived in Texas and Santa Fe for most of my business career, I am always skeptical about Midwest eateries that tout tacos and guacamole (along with their burgers), but I was blown away with their genuine tacos & guac â I thought I was back in San Antonio or Santa Fe. Wow!!!! Do not miss this place. plus, their staff is quite friendly and very efficient.
5. Newt's South
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Y3191UJbks
I am a repeat customer of Newt's North so when I heard they were opening another location it was a good day. Same great menu and even some of the same staff. Excellent burgers, you can have popcorn while waiting for your meal, the place is clean and they have a full bar.
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4. Whistle Binkies On The Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By minnegal
Menu has a wide variety to choose from. Ordered a burger and it was a burger. Nothing great. Friend ordered Cuban...bun was soggy so not so great. It's loud and hard to have a conversation. Again should be listed as a sports bar.
3. Newt's North
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By Wendi R
Me and my daughter stopped here on a last-minute trip to Rochester. I got a Marvin's Burger which was absolutely perfect. My daughter loved the fresh popcorn as well as her entree if you have a chance stop by the food is great and so is the service. We will definitely be stopping back again. They also have one of the absolute best unsweet teas I've ever had.
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2. Newt's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 831 reviews
Reviewed By skatesy
This bar / burger establishment is located near the Gonda building. Take the steps up to the second level. Good service and reasonably priced. Typical burger and sandwich fare.....pretty good deep fried cod dinner and the onion rings were great. Good waitress. We were there around 5:30 and it kinda looked to me like a working mans saloon, but the kitchen isn't half bad either.
1. Forager Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 316 reviews
Our casual family-friendly restaurant in Rochester, MN offers a full menu of vibrant dishes made from the freshest seasonally available ingredients inspired by our bountiful region. Discover a new favorite each time you visit as our menu changes to integr
Reviewed By K8383
Great beer, but even better food. All locally grown ingredients and masterful culinary skills. They take Mac n Cheese and have some fun with it, and avoid over charging you for a sliver of food like some hotsy totsy Lower Manhattan joint. Portions are generous and the variety works for everyone (like lactose intolerant individuals like me) with the prices being solid. Staff is very friendly and caring, which sometimes could be tough to find at breweries. Parking can be tough and there could be a wait, but theyâve got a texting program that actually sends you updates on your place in line while you hit the bar to kill time. Keep doing wonderful things, Forager.
