The Most Booked Restaurants in Rochester Right Now
You're looking for a place to eat, but you can't decide on a place. If you're on the hunt for suggestions, I'm here to help.
Each month, OpenTable updates their list of the most booked restaurants in major cities across the US. So this list will likely change month-to-month.
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Best Places to Eat in Rochester, MN
With a variety of restaurants to choose from in Rochester, it can be hard to pick where to go out to eat.
I finally tried Lumi not too long ago, and it was AMAZING. We went to First Meeting just the other day because they're perfect for a cold winter night. Neither of them ended up on the 'Most Booked' list, but they're still incredible restaurants.
So, which Rochester restaurants have people been making reservations at recently?
Rochester, MN's Most Popular Restaurants Right Now
Let's take a look at the most booked restaurants in Rochester. This list was updated in January 2026. As far as I know, they aren't in any particular order.
Located in downtown Rochester, Terza serves up delicious Italian cuisine. Their price per person (according to Google) is typically around $30-50.
In the Galleria in downtown, Chester's can provide you with a casual dining experience or a fancy meal, depending on what you're interested in. Their price per person is $20-30.
Easily one of my favorite restaurants, Thai Pop is on historic 3rd St. in downtown. They have amazing food and drinks. You'll love it! Their price per person is $20-30.
Twigs has delicious food but, even better, they have a separate kitchen that's all gluten-free. That plus a great atmosphere. They're located on the outskirts of downtown by Soldier's Field in the Centerstone Plaza Hotel. Their price per person is $10-20.
I was just at Five West for lunch with a friend! They've got tons of TVs so if there's a game on that you want to watch, this is a great spot. The food is so good, like elevated American bar food. They're located in west Rochester by Costco. Their price per person is $10-20.
Right in the Peace Plaza, Ruth's Chris provides a fancy steak dinner experience. The food is delicious, the steaks are incredible, but, as you'd expect, it's a bit pricey: $100+ per person.
Crave is a solid option right in downtown Rochester on Broadway. They're in the second level of Hotel Indigo with tasty American food and plenty of sushi options. Google doesn't have a listed 'price per person,' but I'd say it would be about $30-50 per person.
One of our favorite spots, especially when we want to go somewhere that's more elevated. Bleu Duck is just off of Broadway and serves up New American food. We always love the whole experience from the food to the drinks to the service. The price per person is $50-100.
Pittsburgh Blue is another spot like Ruth's Chris that you'll go to if you're feeling fancy and want a good steak. They're located on Broadway just north of the Galleria. Their price per person is $50-100.
Yet another one of our favorite spots is Our Paladar. Serving up Cuban-inspired dishes, you'll enjoy some really great food (and drinks, too). They're located a couple of blocks east of Broadway along the train tracks. Their price per person is $30-50.
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