We had an excellent experience here when we came for my birthday. That being said, the food was…read moreprobably above average but not of itself excellent - and the experience was a lot of fun although nothing mindblowing (although the four year old next to us would definitely disagree after seeing the fire and onion-stack volcano). It was exactly what we expected coming in for a Japanese steakhouse experience. The staff did an excellent job making a memorable birthday experience - the hostess in particular sang Happy Birthday for me in Japanese and she had an excelent voice! They also printed a picture for me and my partner and gave it to us in a magnetic frame which is currently sitting happily displayed on our fridge. They also poured free sake for the group while we waited for our food (hilariously, from a repurposed Captain Morgan bottle). The food: we got the teriyaki steak with fried rice (highly recommended, they got the "medium rare" perfect even better than many steakhouses we've been to), and the shrimp and scallops dinner combo. The scallops particularly were very well done, perfect with the ginger sauce they served on the side which was far and away better than the lobster sauce in my opinion. Presentation of the food was also excellent - just as showy as you'd expect. And, they did a great job accommodating for gluten-free requests for some others at our station, making them before the rest while making everyone feel included and seamlessly jumping in to the regular entrees with barely any delay. The sake is okay but that's it. Not much difference between the cold sake we bought and the free stuff they poured. Last note is they did an AWESOME job getting groups in and moving through despite it being very busy while we were there - i don't think any group stood for more than 5 minutes waiting to be seated the whole time. There seemed to be a discontented customer at our particular table - they were seated after the initial flame-up and show - but they were served without any delay, and multiple people apologized to them and did give them drinks on the house. Occupational hazard of such a restaurant type I guess - come a little delayed to dinner and miss out on part of the show - but seems the staff did their best to make up for it regardless. All in all, would return for a fun experience again but if you're expecting anything mindblowing, you're probably setting yourself up for disappointment. If you're coming for a fun evening and ready to see a kid's eyes grow to dinner-plate-size at the show, this is the place to be!

Ordered to go since El Samari food truck was out of town. Chicken was dry and hard. Fried rice was…read moregreat. Absolutely not worth $25.00! Will not return!

So I want to give a very honest review, I've been to Grizzly's twice. The first time was amazing,…read morethe food was incredible. The service was incredible. I went with my son in laws during a pretty busy time of the day and we got our food quickly. Everyone loved their food. It's a very nice looking clean restaurant, I love walking in and being able to see the wood fire burning. I was excited to take my wife for lunch about two weeks later, because I had such a great first experience - and had bragged about the food quality. So we ordered and when our food came, I noticed right away mine looked a little less impressive than the first time I had been there. On first bite, I noticed that it did not taste the same at all. I'm probably gonna butcher the name of the dish, but I had the brisket rigatoni stroganoff, the first and second time and the difference in taste and quality between the two was crazy. My wife ordered a smashburger with fries and did not like her meal. The quality was definitely off the second time. I asked to speak to the manager, and he came out and was so nice and very apologetic, he actually sat down at our table with us and talked to us for a little bit. I definitely did not want to leave a bad review because I think it was just an off day, which every restaurant has. The amazing food the first time couldn't have been a fluke - it was just too good. They're a new restaurant, so I think they just need to focus on consistency. I'm definitely gonna go back and give it another try and I encourage you, if you're looking for a new place to eat in town, to give it a try.

This was our first time at Grizzly's. Service was good, if a bit understaffed. Super friendly…read more Brisket got high marks. Chopped pork was very good. Baby backs were good, but slightly overcooked. Coleslaw was great. Muffins were great. Beans were OK. The atmosphere is very good. Adequate lighting. Quiet enough for conversation. Parking is challenging. We will be back.

I enjoy Red Lobster but I have to acknowledge that you can definitely tell that it is mass-produced…read morefrozen food, reheated ... except for the biscuits of course. Those biscuits were delivered as soon as we were seated. I know that the service staff want clients in the same section but when there are only a few diners, they do not all have to be at a few tables all clustered together. As for food: The scallops are the smallest things ever seen. The flounder comes in pretty curled wide strips that taste like any random white fish, such as tilapia. The popcorn shrimp are delicious but I think even more batter and less shrimp than they used to be. However, the butterfly shrimp and shrimp scampi both taste like actual shrimp. Particularly the shrimp in the scampi. Though I think the best tastes came first. The seafood stuffed mushrooms were absolutely delicious! After 3 they begin to taste too salty. I am sure this is by design. Since it was one of the rare occasions that I could have seafood (my spouse being allergic) I appreciated the food greatly. The decor still included the older brass lamps with the lantern shape at the top. I love those. The place is painted a bright light beige and in the far distance from our booth there seemed to be a lighthouse in the distance.

We had high hopes for our visit to Red Lobster with family and friends. You know how people get…read moreexcited anticipating their food? Everyone did. The excitement didn't last after the food arrived. My clam chowder was bland. I could not taste clams. My wife's lobster...one tail was tough as leather, the other tasty, but not outstanding. None of the rest of our party commented. So, the experience was disappointing and pricey.

Hello I give…read moreCharlie's 4 stars!! They would get a 1 Star if this rating was on decor and look! But this rating is on their breakfast. The food was very good, fast and pretty inexpensive. The wait staff was this incredible hard working 70 plus lady. She was so polite while handling 6-8 tables herself!! Kudos!! Oh and i noticed Charlie was working also!! Pretty cool! Like i said, don't expect a lot by the look! Just eat and enjoy!

If I could rate this zero I would. Food sounded good. Got there at 8pm bartender came and dropped…read morethe menus on the table and proceeded to toss coasters at the 4 of us. We ordered beverages and paid and left. Very unfriendly service.

Arguably the best Italian food I have had in Minnesota, and it was wild to me that it happened in…read moreRochester out of all places. My spouse and I came here for my birthday this year since we were coming from Houston, MN, and were utterly impressed at the diversity of flavors that many of the dishes had. To start, the appetizers were instant hits. The chicken meatballs were full and flavorful, and it was very clear that they were hand-made because we could see the herbs inside. The mother sauce gave them a second layer of flavor upon dipping the meatballs in it. Then the lobster bisque totally blew my mind because it was so flavorful that I thought it was the best I had ever had. I could taste the heavy cream easily and I thought the sherry and brandy did a fantastic job in diversifying the flavors with the existing seasoning. We also loved how big the portion was for the hashbrowns and thought the gouda cheese had the right consistency to provide flavor and texture, while the caramelized onions gave a layer of sweetness which was refreshing because I don't often see that with hashbrowns, if at all. The mushroom risotto was also full of flavor, especially since it had truffle oil, making it full of umami. I also really enjoyed the tiramisu, as it was soft enough and had layers of ingredients that were clearly divided and defined. Relatively I enjoyed the pappardelle grilled chicken less because the chicken was hard to chew and the tomatoes didn't really help elevate the overall flavor. I also thought that the crème brûlée had too much egg yolk flavor, and since I make this dessert myself often, I knew it was because they didn't put enough sugar into the yolk, sugar, and heavy cream mixture. I would recommend adding more sugar to help overcome the yolk flavor. Despite my slight criticism, I still thought this was arguably the best Italian food that I have had in the entire state, and I would most definitely return if I come by Rochester again. Oh, I was also given a free limoncello shot for my birthday, which was insanely strong so I mixed it with my cocktail drink and it actually helped elevate my drink's flavor.

We were in Rochester visiting our daughter who works at Mayo. We decided to go back to Terza…read moreRistorante for our second time, and it lived up to the positive experience we had a couple years ago. The place has a great feel - dim lighting, open kitchen, good energy without being over the top. Easy spot to settle in and enjoy a meal. Our waiter was excellent for most of the night. He knew the menu well and pointed us toward the handmade pasta over the boxed options. It came with an upcharge, as expected, but worth it. Toward the end of the evening he started disappearing for longer stretches. We weren't in a rush, but it went a little past what you'd want. Food was excellent. I started with the oysters - fresh, cold, clean, with that nice briny hit. For my entrée I had the scallops over fresh pasta with mushrooms and thin crispy potato chips. The scallops were spot on with a good sear and the whole dish came together really well. My wife had the chicken piccata (which I sampled - and really liked), daughter went with the wild mushroom tagliatelle, and her boyfriend had the pappardelle with grilled chicken and scallops. Everyone enjoyed their meals. We also a bruschetta app to start, which was not as flavorful as I expected. The wonderful warm bread disappeared fast. A couple Caesar salads were ordered and received compliments from those who partook. We left full and satisfied. Overall, really good experience and consistent with our first visit. Would recommend and we'll definitely be back.

Love there are so many gluten-free options to choose from. And the fact the meat sauce is all beef…read moreis perfect. You can Access from the subway system from Mayo. They bring out bread and you can request gluten-free instead of the regular bread. When they brought out the gluten-free buns they were HOT! Very good and fresh. They do give you a plate with fresh parmesan, olive oil, and balsamic mix. I choose the butter as it melted so great. My partner got the gluten-free cheese ravioli with meat sauce which he REALLY liked. I got the stuff gluten-free shells with meat sauce. The meat sauce was FABULOUS but the stuff shells were ok. The ricotta inside wasn't a smooth soft ricotta. It was baked and stuck together which isn't my thing. But I love it was GF. And next time I would for sure get that meat sauce on something, not sure what, but cannot wait to try. Tip when you order tell them you want the gluten free, don't assume it just is.

Nice Italian style Restaurant around the Mayo Clinic. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable…read more Food is good and portion's are large. Full bar and cosy atmosphere. Menu is typical for an Italian restaurant. So do not expect a Pizza on it, as those restaurants are called Pizzeria. If you are looking for a comforting place around the Mayo Clinic this is worth checking out.

A welcome respite when you've got family at a Mayo Hospital. Very down home and ultra Midwest,…read moreCanadian Honker serves up friendly, casual hospitality and solid, tasty food. I was there today to waste some time before a chat with my mother's care team at Mayo, and really enjoyed the place. Lunch was a delicious, crispy, indulgent beef quesadilla and a refreshing gin gimlet. The price was right. The gimlet was chilly and strong. And the quesadilla was perfectly griddled, brimming with melty cheese and seasoned beef.

We stopped in on July 4th and they offer a 10% discount for military and veterans. They also offer…read morethat on Saturdays. My husband really enjoyed his hot turkey sandwich. I was surprised that my prime rib melt was so good. The meat is well done (not my favorite) but not dry. With great mushrooms and cheesy, it was a hit. The onion rings here are a don't miss. Do you know how when you bite into an onion ring and it pulls out the onion so you just have batter left? Not here! Every amazing bite of the lightly battered rings was perfect. Bunnies coconut cake to go and it was delicious. Service was great too!

I have to give credit where credit is due: This place has the best mac and cheese bowl in town, and…read moreI've tried mac and cheese variations everywhere in Rochester -- from the expensive hipster joints and restaurant bars all the way to KFC on the other end of the spectrum, lol. The other dishes are very good as well. My wife likes the Japanese pan noodles and the pad thai, though I admittedly never buy anything else but the mac and cheese for myself. Buttered noodles would probably be a hit for that finicky toddler/child in your family. In my experience, the two locations in town are pretty much the same and you can't go wrong with either one of them!

5/5 to the food (ofc not the best noodle I have had but I don't expect much for a fast food chain)…read more5/5 to the staff working as fast as they could during lunch hours 0/5 to the order tracking system. Website shows order is ready for pick up 10 minutes before the order is actually brought out.