8 Best Lunch Restaurants in Rochester

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1. Chester's Kitchen & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1499)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rochester

Booked 30 times today

Welcome to Chester's .WE ARE OPEN!***Please know we are experiencing technical difficulties.Please call the restaurant for any and all reservations or come in!We are working directly with Open Table to get back online as soon as possible.Call us at 507-424-1211 for your reservation needs today.Casual Upscale Dining in the Heart of Downtown Rochester, Minnesota. Made-from-scratch food with layers of flavor. Large Patio Seating (In season), Garden Atrium and Private Dining. Named Rochester's Best Restaurant 2018!Rochester's Favorite Dessert 2020 - Banana Cream Pie! Serving Rotisserie Chicken, Lavash Pizza, Steaks, Seafood, Burgers, Salads and Much More... Made Fresh Daily!!Specific tables are never guaranteed. Due to popularity and weather conditions, we do not accept reservations for the Patio or Bar Booths (first come first serve basis).

2. CRAVE - Rochester

4.6

Exceptional(983)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rochester

Booked 18 times today

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

3. Thai Pop

4.9

Exceptional(687)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Rochester

Booked 18 times today

Bringing the past to the present, Thailand to Minnesota, and the passion for good food and drinks to you.

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4. Mill Valley Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(70)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rochester

Booked 5 times today

Opening 13 years after our original location, Mill Valley Kitchen in Rochester brings an elevated dining experience with a seafood-forward menu and robust wine offerings. Dedicated to sourcing and preparing food as close to its whole state as possible, we provide an inviting indoor dining atmosphere. Join us in a chic and vivacious setting, perfect for healthcare professionals and food enthusiasts alike.

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5. Twigs Tavern & Grille

4.7

Exceptional(874)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rochester

Booked 30 times today

Fresh American Fare at TwigsIn July 2008, Twigs Tavern and Grille opened to bring fresh flavors in a relaxing atmosphere to Rochester, Minnesota. Featuring Rochester's only restaurant with a dedicated gluten-free kitchen and a diverse menu of small plates, entrées, and the Hot Rock, our dishes feature an innovative mix of cultural flavors from around the world and fresh ingredients. Share small plates with your friends or fill up with one amazing entrée. Find a personalized and memorable dining experience waiting for you at Twigs Tavern and Grille.Gluten-Free DiningIn addition to our lunch and dinner menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrées, our restaurant offers one of the most extensive gluten-free menus in Rochester. All gluten-free meals are prepared by our specially trained staff in a separate kitchen area with dedicated equipment to help prevent cross contamination.

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6. Five West Kitchen + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(999)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rochester

Booked 21 times today

Contemporary American comfort food in an exciting atmosphere.

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7. Smoak BBQ - Rochester

4.7

Exceptional(156)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Rochester

Booked 4 times today

SMOAK mixes a modern and casual ambiance with traditional Texas-style BBQ. We want our BBQ to be the ultimate comfort food – flavorful and memorable. Our open dining room features spacious farm tables for large parties, a beautiful bar with smoked handcrafted cocktails, and vast windows and garage doors. SMOAK also features a beautiful patio with a large pergola, string lights, and outdoor bar seating – the perfect spot to relax during those warm summer months.

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8. Buffalo Wild Wings - Rochester - 16th St.

4.0

Excellent(14)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rochester

Since 1982, Buffalo Wild Wings® (or B-Dubs® as our friends call us) has been the ultimate place to watch the game, have a cold beer and eat some great food. At Buffalo Wild Wings, you can always feel comfortable pulling some tables together with your friends and staying as long as you want.

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Chester's Kitchen & Bar

2. CRAVE - Rochester

3. Thai Pop

4. Mill Valley Kitchen

5. Twigs Tavern & Grille

6. Five West Kitchen + Bar

7. Smoak BBQ - Rochester

8. Buffalo Wild Wings - Rochester - 16th St.

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