Sea Salt Eatery

★★★★☆ 4 (860) • $$

"A family-friendly location featuring seafood, craft beer, and outdoor seating. Located at the well-known destination, Minnehaha Falls, Sea Salt Eatery ensures fresh, tasty food, plenty of seating, and the soothing background sound of the falls. Our group visited over Labor Day weekend. We inched along in line like a ride at Disney World but chatted and didn't mind the long wait. Once at the ordering counter, we could also order beverages. Craft beer, kombucha, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages were available. Water in cups was self-serve and free. A separate beer stand exists for quick service. I checked out the specials menu while waiting and ordered the "Sexy Ahi Burger", cooked medium. Reduced balsamic and the grilled onion enhanced the flavor, along with the horsey sauce on the side. The flavors filled the taste buds to the max and I'd return for this 4 star "burger."Our group ordered fries and fried clam strips that I tried. They both were 3 stars. Clam strips were accompanied by the typical cocktail sauce (ketchup with horseradish).The very nearby falls are a great before or after dinner view and walk. Another challenge on a busy day beside the long waits for ordering and receiving, is parking. Pay per spot is an available on site with additional parking in nearby neighborhoods. Always pay attention to the signs along the street to make sure you're parking in a spit designated for parking."

Cecils

★★★★☆ 4.3 (633) • $$

"Pastrami on rye bread . Excellent sandwich as is the potato salad . Good service & enjoy shopping for rye bread & other delicacies !"

World Street Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (678) • $$

"I ordered the Bangkok burrito and the squash/mushroom tacos through a delivery app. I said no cilantro on both and sauce on the side of the burrito. The tacos were fantastic! The burrito was full of cilantro and there was no sauce included. After it was deconstructed to remove the cilantro, it was delicious, but that was a lot of work to be able to enjoy it.I would give this order 5 stars just for the deliciousness of the food (after cilantro was removed), but the special instructions not being followed really bummed me out. I have to order delivery because I'm disabled and don't have a car. I only get it like once a month due to budget constraints so it does really matter when my food isn't quite what I ordered."

Hazel's Northeast

★★★★☆ 4.1 (591) • $$

"Hazel's food is consistently, predictably good. Great service, sometimes a long wait for weekend brunch, and the first & only place I've ordered a meat waffle. Be sure to get the hashbrowns and share a caramel roll."

Brunson's Pub

★★★★★ 4.6 (395) • $$

"The food is one thing to talk good about it, but the service is even better!!! The vibe also just makes it so great!"

Lu's Sandwiches

★★★★☆ 4.2 (444) • $

"Update: The mock duck bahn mi is still my favorite here. I like that the bread is softer. I also ordered pork egg rolls with dipping sauce. I never find street parking and always park in the back lot. The back entrance is nasty with clutter and supplies and a dirty door. So, it's not the best first impression. I ordered my bahn mi large, so I had 2 meals from it. Reheats well in chef Mike."

Maverick's Real Roast Beef

★★★★☆ 4 (336) • $

"Randomly found out this place wasn't far from our new house. It's like a sit-down Arby's but better, and they even have cheese sauce!After reading sooo many good reviews online I was surprised it was so quiet on a Tuesday night, but wasn't mad about it. The lady who rang us up was so patient and helpful to first-timers and that feels hard to find these days! It was a very casual place, no need to dress up. I didn't care much for the onion rings but my sandwich and cheese sauce was great- I'll try the fries next time I'm in! Overall, a little spendier than I'd like ($30 for 2 sandwiches, cheese sauce, and 1 onion rings) but we liked the experience and said we would come back / bring people back!"

Clancey's Meats & Fish

★★★★★ 4.5 (258) • $$

"Woah! I just had the roast beef sandwich "with everything" for lunch--best sandwich of my life, made my whole day! They do not skimp on the beef or toppings, and the bread is perfect. Very big, satisfying sandwich, although I won't really be satisfied until I have it again!"

Mickey's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.5 (424) • $

"The food, quaint setting in a converted rail car, and the staff all combine to make a great and unique old-fashioned dining experience."

Afro Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (266) • $

"This place came highly recommended by the local team. We had a very large catering order with multiple timed deliveries. They nailed it! Food was great, delivered on time, and everyone loved it. Ordering was also easy despite the large group orders. Great job!!"

Shamrocks Grill and Pub

★★★★☆ 3.9 (331) • $$

"Juicy Lucy's and beer?? What could be better?? Went here after work and had great service and even better food. I had the guys big bite and it sure was big, enough food for my lunch and dinner... lolWe got some flaming hot cheese curds and they were really good, not too hot and a lot of flavor. Would definitely come here again, plenty of drinks on the menu and a very fun atmosphere."

Zuppa Cucina

★★★★★ 4.6 (208) • $$

"I learned my lesson of ordering waaay too much food, so this time I got 1/2 Roasted Veggies on ciabatta which was the perfect size with a cup of Three Onion Potato soup. (As is my habit I also got a salad to have for lunch the next day.) The sandwich's roasted veggies are plentiful and I needed a fork to get it to a size where I could pick it up, and still some veggies slid out. It was a deliciously messy sandwich, which is the best kind! Flavorful, toasted bread and a generous portion of roast onions, peppers, shallots, and more. The Three Onion Potato soup was thick and packed with flavor. The onions were not detectable except by flavor, meaning they must be puréed into the potatoes and the result is delightful. The Florentine salad is spinach with orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, kalmata olives, roasted onions and more. Pine nuts add a nice crunch and goat cheese add creaminess. The balsamic vinaigrette was perfect on it and a small was a perfect size for lunch the next day. I'm getting hungry just writing this review of Zuppa's mouthwatering food!"

Gordy's Hi Hat Drive-Inn

★★★★☆ 4.2 (238) • $$

"I really loved this place!! The workers are very polite, hardworking and fast paced with all of the orders coming in! Very busy in the summer!! Fills up fast inside the restaurant at busy lunch hours. I had to try the Blackberry Shake because I saw it on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and YUM I'm not disappointed very unique shake flavor and tastes so light and refreshing and blended with fresh blackberries. Onion rings tasted great. The cheeseburger tasted great as well next time I will for sure get a double patty! Very retro looking and love the feel of it! Looking forward to the next time of coming here when we visit up North again!!"

yum! Kitchen and Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (249) • $$

"Amazing food. Some of the best I have ever had the vegan bull is good, also the chicken sandwich, tuna sandwich, and Mac N Cheese. The service was nice and respectful and the coconut cake is legendary."

Nelson Cheese & Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (196) • $

"My go to sandwich shop! I live further away than I used to and no longer work down the block and I literally plan a trip there anytime I have an excuse to pass by. I love the veggie sandwich, w/ avocado & sunflower seeds obviously. I always get extra sunflower seeds and add red/yellow peppers from the salad bar. The salads, sides, and desserts are all tasty and reasonably priced. The owner is incredibly down to earth, kind, and humorous. They do take out a little after hours (call ahead) and also do takeout on Saturday ;)"

Burger Moe's

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (353) • $$

"Had a family meal here. Reasonable sized parking lot just outside, shared with Domino's Pizza. Inside, there is a ton of seating, either high top near the bar or low top down the steps. The bar area has fun lighting to add some sparkle. They have a nice outdoor area (it's January so didn't give that a whirl). Everyone ordered burgers although they have some other options too. Service was perfectly attentive. The burgers were mediocre, mostly cooked beyond their very own recommended medium making some a bit tough. The fries (regular and waffles) stood out but were under seasoned. In general, the food was lacking in the flavor department . Not a burger joint to rush back to for our group."

Alleycat’s Gourmet Sandwiches

★★★★☆ 4.3 (191) • $$

"Stopped in for lunch and grabbed the Market Club with a side of tots. Both were fantastic! The club is an scrumptious combination of flavors sandwiched between two pieces of perfectly toasted tasty sourdough. Because the food is so good the place is usually busy so don't expect to grab and go. But the food is worth the short wait. There are not a ton of seats inside so at busy times it could be a little tight. Service is always great."

The Tap House On Historic 3rd St

★★★★☆ 4 (215) • $$

"We had a reservation next door and decided to stop in for a drink beforehand. It was an unseasonably warm October day, so we chose to sit on the rooftop patio. I decided to try something really unique, so I chose the chai tea with vanilla vodka. It was so good! The patio was also really great. I bet the place is hopping in the summer. Although we don't live in Rochester, we will happily go back next time we are in the area."

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit

★★★★★ 4.6 (161) • $$

"Back again at hot hands! I got two frozen pies to go - they are a winter staple in my house. A very easy dinner and they include reheat instructions! I love that you can see into the bakery as they have large windows to see. I also grabbed a chai-der drink! Such a perfect fall delight. Staff is incredible friendly in this small down bakery!"

Buddy Boy Fine Barbeque

★★★★☆ 4 (208) • $$$

"Sunday brunch was totally worth the visit - they've been doing it for 5 weeks! Our group of 7 made a 10am reservation and was super happy with the food, service, and ambiance. The bbq was delicious (we especially liked the beef, goat, turkey, burnt ends, and brisket), all the brunch items were fresh (french toast, muffins, biscuits and gravy), there were made to order omelets, all the sides/fixings were tasty (coleslaw, burnt end potato salad, strawberry salad, grits), fresh fruit, pastries, and cheese were all lovely extras to add on! The adults all had cocktails and enjoyed them - there were a variety including bloody Marys, old fashioneds, mimosas, and coffee cocktails. We'll definitely be back!"

EaTo

★★★★☆ 4.3 (174)

"My buddy and I searched Yelp for a good place to have happy hour before the Metallica concert on a Friday night at US Bank Stadium, where the Vikings play.EaTo is a few blocks from the stadium and was pretty empty at 4:15 when we got there, but when we left, it was pretty full. I noticed the had a nice bar that was seated outside.Our waitress was very nice and I ordered the $5 IPA, a nice craft beer. I also ordered the $8 pepperoni small pizza and my buddy and I decided to split an order of the happy hour wings.The food came out pretty fast, while I ordered another IPA. The pizza had lots of crispy curled up pepperoni, my favorite. The crust was thin, yet fluffy and fantastic and just the right amount of cheese.The wings had a rub instead of sauce and they were good size. The dipping sauce made them "Wingalicious"Great place for a Friday happy hour!"

Olympia Cafe & Gyros

★★★★☆ 4.4 (164) • $$

"What a fun, casual, and family run restaurant. We came for lunch early on a Sunday and it was very busy, but we got a table quickly.Service was a little slow, but they didn't rush us out either. I loved the funny signs too.I enjoyed the Taste of Greece I ordered. I will definitely come back."

Ernie's On Gull Lake

★★★★☆ 4.2 (177) • $$

"Excellent setting with the prettiest view of gull Lake. There's a playground for the kids and a casual burger restaurant right next door if you prefer that to the sit down restaurant. We always get the walleye either as a sandwich or the pistachio crusted walleye. The food is good, but not great. We really enjoy the fish, but feel like they don't have their seasoning down quite right. The broccolini especially had little to no flavor. It's really the setting that makes it amazing. We go every time we are in town!"

Mon Petit Chéri

★★★★☆ 4.1 (184) • $$

"We were a group of 3 girls, and arrived around 8:30am on a Saturday and it was pretty calm. There were a few taken tables, but we didn't need to claim a seat before ordering, so we walked up to the counter and placed our order. The service was good enough and it didn't take long for the food to come out. Everything tasted just fine. The portions are pretty big and you could probably share a plate between 2 people. We got the quiche, the farmers breakfast, and French toast. I don't know if I'd go again, but perhaps to try lunch? By the time we were done, people started packing in and had we waited longer to come in, we may not have had a place to site, but it worked out. Based on a sign at the cashier, we bussed our own tables, and it was a good visit."

Sandy's Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (192) • $

"Forget seeking out the Juicy Lucy, this was so much better!The ambience is what I have always pictured a true midwestern dive bar to be. Old school, nothing fancy. Started off with a cold Hamm's beer and fried cheese curds....delicious! I then had their play on a Big Mac with onion rings on the side.....the burger was perfectly cooked with some pink in the middle. I devoured it! It was heavenly!To top off the night, they had a bingo game taking place...I ended up winning $65!I used public transit to get here, Blue Line Train to Mall of America and then hop on the 515 bus....easy as can be."

Exchange Food & Drink

★★★★☆ 3.7 (207) • $$

"Enjoyed a stop in to Exchange. First note, you can reserve a table thru Yelp; if you choose "reserve" on their website, it prompts the phone number to call, which also works just fine!There were plenty of intriguing options on the menu and they have a special for the week menu as well. The specials menu has something under each of the regular menu categories, which I thought was pretty neat. Ended up getting the pumpernickel melt (basically a patty melt, but on a pumpernickel bun instead of rye) and the wild rice soup. Both were excellent. I'll definitely stop in again when I'm in the area."

Red Cow Rochester

★★★★★ 4.5 (139) • $$

"Manager called, apologized, refunded--thanked me for catching the excess tax after they had had a recent change in the billing systems within the hotel."

The Loop - Minneapolis

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (292) • $$

"Great food. Bar atmosphere that does open up a little later at night. Security moves out the cocktail chairs and tables. Overall have never been disappointed when going here. Great staff.If you're an Iowa Hawkeyes fan, this is your Iowa bar in the twin cities. Good drink specials during games and you'll have a good time."

The French Press

★★★★☆ 4.1 (164) • $

"The people serving behind the counter have amazing personalities that will for sure have me back in there! The food was great and a good portion size as well! Cute on the inside and they also server some gluten free desserts and also doggy biscuits, lovely place! As a first timer when I went I was confused because their menu on the wall doesn't list what's in the meals. They do have smaller handheld menus I just didn't know they were there. However I asked the questions I had and the man behind the register answered all questions clearly and with a bright smile!"

R J Riches Family Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (196) • $$

"We went on a Saturday morning. The wait to be seated was only about 10 mins. The staff and service were great. The ambiance was good but the booth seats were hard as a rock. The food came pretty quickly after ordering, considering how busy they were. Everything tasted really good."

Pho 83

★★★★☆ 3.7 (194) • $

"A nice little family ran restaurant. Friendly staff. I ordered the pho with noodles, sliced beef, and meatballs. I don't remember what it was called on the menu. I tried it exactly the way it was delivered to my table, and it was a bit bland. However, it was served with a lime wedge and there was a variety of sauces on the table. I squeezed the lime wedge in and added some hoisin and sriracha sauces and in no time the bland flavor became exquisite.I ended up really liking it. I was a little disappointed with the initial bland flavor, but having the ability to add some citrus flavor and other sauces greatly enhanced the flavor and experience. The menu described it as a "big bowl", and that description was accurate. The serving size is immense. You're doing something wrong if you manage to walk away hungry after eating an entire bowl. It was more than I could finish. And unfortunately, I am traveling for work and don't really have a way to carry the leftovers with me and eat them later."

Boiler Room Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.2 (146) • $

"Great atmosphere, welcoming, and inclusive with wonderful staff. I had the Thai iced coffee and it was absolutely delicious. Not sure I can drink other iced coffee again!"

Newt's North

★★★★☆ 3.7 (188) • $$

""Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog,..." (Macbeth)Ahh, fall...that time of year when pumpkin spice, apples and eye of newt are in high demand. Newt's North is the sibling bar and grill to Newt's original downtown location. It's significantly more spacious than its older brother, but both could be described as dark, loud, and slightly divey, with taxidermy mounts and blankets of popcorn perpetually and intentionally left covering the floor. Perhaps that's where the newts are hiding! Newtmerous sandwiches and unique burgers fill the menu here, earning the restaurant the title of "Best Burgers in Rochester" from Rochester Magazine every year since the early 2000's.The Three Piggy's Melt alone blows the house down with pepper Jack, crispy fried onions, bacon, ham, and pulled pork topped with a bourbon buffalo sauce (though personally I'd leave off the ham.) Wolf that baby down! My favorite hot mess to order is Todd's Burger, topped with bacon, fried eggs and cheese. It's a huge, delicious cardiac event waiting to happen. Split it into two meals or share it, because you're not going to grow a new heart unless you are, in fact, a newt. Not one to give Wisconsin all the glory for their curds, Newt's also makes some mean cheese curds that you simply must order on the side. While their burgers and curds are newtoriously good, I wouldn't make a special trip to Rochester just for dinner here. But it's always a perfect casual meal after a day of shopping at Apache Mall.Burgers-4.5 starsService-4 starsAmbiance-2.5 starsFree popcorn-5 stars in mouth, 1 star on the floor."

Amore Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.4 (123) • $

"I moved from MN but am back for a visit. This is one of the places I had to visit to get my fix. Nice changes: beautiful mural around the coffee order/creation area, new sconces (?) not sure but there is also high top tables and chairs. The vibe is always good and the coffee and food are top rate. I had a seasonal coffee and it was extra good. There is a second room with extra seating that is available for rental. I LOVE AMORE COFFEE. Peace"

Daily Dose Cafe & Espresso

★★★★★ 4.5 (107) • $$

"One of the few independently owned businesses in Maple Grove! I always prefer supporting small businesses when I can. Their panini sandwiches are really good. I usually get the Breakfast Panini or the Chicken Bacon Ranch. They offer a variety of milk alternatives, which I appreciate. There's also a lot of different syrups you could add to your drink as well. My only complaint is that I wish their online ordering allowed specifying no cheese! It's easy to do this in-person so I wish I could do the same when ordering ahead."