The Food and Service was excellent! It's so hard to find good vegan food in Rochester. We were very pleased and have a new favorite place! I ordered the Vegan Chicken sandwich with garlic fries and my husband had the Jerk Tacos. We will absolutely come again. Thank you. read more

Five West has a special place in my heart since it was where I met my now Wife on our 1st date. We met for brunch which I remember to be fairly decent. This was where we also ordered takeout during our low-key pandemic wedding. Recently, came back to celebrate our 1st date anniversary and the experience was a-ok. Overall, the food was quite greasy, a bit pricey (comparable to Pescara-like places though clearly in different categories), and not as memorable as I would have hoped. Ordered: - Boneless Wings (2/5). This was disappointing. It tasted bland and something coming from Chef Mike (microwave). We went for the bourbon BBQ but may have had better luck getting the siracha mango flavor (don't think that is a frozen food flavor...) - Nashville Chicken (3.5/5). This was not to bad. It looked pretty authentic and had the heat that was expected of a Nashville chicken sandwich. Only comment to add was it was a little greasy. - Beer Battered Walleye (2.5/5). For some reason, I was expecting a bigger cut of walleye but it came back to be fairly small. It was really oily too from the walleye, potato wedges, to the salad - Maple Bourbon Fried Chicken (3.5/5). This was probably the best dish we ordered that night. Not too greasy and the dish itself felt the "lightest" out of all that was ordered Dinner at 5 West wasn't as good as I had hoped but will try to come back to brunch to see if that makes any difference! read more

Five West - Assortment of Dishes: Beer Battered Walleye Sandwich (2.5/5), Nashville Chicken (3.5/5), and Maple Bourbon Chicken (3.5/5) - New American Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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The food was fresh, quick, and so so good! I'll definitely have this as a spot to come for a warm meal. My server Ashley M was so kind, an absolute pleasure to be served by her. The staff here are people who belong in the service industry, observing the interactions between customers and servers. Spacious layout, and great atmosphere! read more

Service was almost perfect, food was delicious with a few minor issues, like the garlic French fries were amazing but some of them were so covered with garlic that I couldn't eat them. read more

Was out here visiting family and had a great dining experience. The queso was a great way to start off the night. I ended up getting the patty melt and it did not disappoint. The staff were friendly and did a great job. read more

Food is delicious. I'm in love with the flatbread, it's my favorite food item on the menu!! The lighting inside gave a romantic vibe to it which I love. And their service is fast. read more

Five West - Blackened Alfredo, Korean Bowl, and Nashville Chicken Flatbread - New American Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Stopped in for diner with my wife this week. I was disappointed that the Beef Short Rib had been taken off the menu. I thought about having it ALL DAY after learning we were going there! I hope it comes back soon as it was the best I've ever had!! I tried the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich with Tatter Tots. Very good spice and it wasn't "nuclear" as anticipated. Mike heat and moderate breading on a bed of coleslaw and nice bun. I'll go pack again but will be looking for the Short Ribs!! read more

Wonderful food. We made a reservation which we are glad we did since there was a huge line of people waiting to be seated. The waitress was wonderful and took time to explain the mock tails, and burgers. She was very friendly and fast at her job. read more

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Wished the filet was better - it was very hard to cut. Pasta side was very good as was the salad. Service was excellent.

Best experience yet! Nicki, was an amazing server, very timely and on top of refills, conversation and prompt service. Above and beyond the best server we've ever had here. And per usual, the food was excellent. The new chipotle chicken sandwich on the seasonal menu is delicious. Perfect day date for my husband and I! Thank you so much Nicki for making a great experience and impression. read more

We (2 guests) were sat at 4:55 and there was only one other table (4 guests) in our servers section. We sat for 5 minutes and were brought water by the host who informed us she would notify the server we were waiting to be greeted. Another few minutes went past and another table in the section was seated. I saw the server in the back talking to her peers seeing we were waiting. Our server went to the new table and avoided any eye contact with us who had been waiting for several minutes, took their drink order and walked away. We waited for a few more minutes and the server had the drinks for the new table. Only when we got up to leave the server turned around to attempt to greet us. We had already decided that we were not going to spend any money at this establishment. If there was at least a simple table touch from the server or acknowledgment of our existence this could have been remedied. Very disappointed, but the host that seated us and checked on us was very kind and even brought us waters when she saw our server had not greeted our table. read more

Just one word to describe the breakfast menu: yum! This is our second time coming and the food somehow seemed to get even better. We love love love the cinnamon French toast (tip, ask for extra Crème Anglaise). My husband particularly loves the breakfast burrito (we sub chicken for the sausage and bacon). It reminded us of the burritos we had in SoCal, which is where we lived for several years. Top it off with Cholula and that is a delish burrito. Service is also consistently great. We come here on our way back from visiting the Mayo. Conveniently located near Costco. read more

Five West is an amazing place to eat in Rochester! Food: The food was delicious; we had brunch and it was incredible! The only thing that could be improved was the food could've been warmer and the asparagus was pretty burnt. Service: The service was wonderful! The servers were very helpful and checked up on our table multiple times during the meal. Ambiance: The restaurant was very clean and even though their patio was closed, the servers let us eat out there and it was wonderful! read more

Five West - My Ham & Cheese Omelet with hashbrowns - New American Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

My husband and I have been here 3 times (once in 2022 and twice in 2023). Ambiance is great; it is essentially a sports bar with lots of seating. The first time we went for dinner. My husband's salmon bowl was not fully cooked, but I thought my food was good. We would give our initial time and dinner experience an average of 7.5/10. The second time we went for brunch. The food was significantly better this time around, and we were impressed! We would give brunch experience an average of 9/10. The third time we went for lunch. My husband ordered the ahi tuna salad which came with 3 large pieces of lettuce and tortilla chips; he was expecting more of a salad since this was listed under the salad section. I ordered the chicken salad which tasted good; however, the chicken was really overseasoned. We did enjoy the chicken wings as the appetizer. We would give our lunch experience a 6/10. Overall, I think there are better options around town if you're wanting more high quality food for the same price. This place is great if you're wanting to watch a sports game. I believe it's a little overpriced, and they charge a % of your meal for employee wellness. Probably won't be back again - unless if invited by friends. read more

Flat breads are amazing. The crust is perfectly cooked! Would highly recommend eating here!

Visiting family in Rochester and staying at an AirBnB. After having my kids Dino Nuggets two days in a row for lunch I demanded something delicious and chose Five West. Suffice to say, I wasn't disappointed (at least with the food). It was Sunday brunch and so I made a reservation for 10:45am. When we walked up the parking lot was packed (Pro tip: park in the Comfort Suites parking lot next door). The front of the house also had 6-8 families congregating, but when I finally made it to the hostess, I let them know I had a reservation and was seated promptly. Our server seated us (2 adults, 3 small children) promptly, and brought us all waters, and then disappeared for 10-12 minutes. This isn't an exaggeration. I timed it. Yes, I'm that guy. When he finally returned, he asked if we were ready to order. We asked about the portions of the appetizers. He indicated that we should share one, but that we probably couldn't finish two. Challenged accepted. Since we visit Rochester about every other year, we splurged and went for three. We were thinking of the Buffalo Chicken Wontons, Bacon Cheeseburger Eggrolls, and Lettuce Wraps. Our server said these were all good choices and if we only got two, we should do the wontons and the lettuce wraps. He was right. The wontons (cream cheese, shredded chicken, celery and green onion served with ranch) were unlike anything I've ever had and they were excellent. My wife said they could use a *little* more sauce, but I was pleased, both with the amount of protein, the crunch of the wonton, and the bed of slaw (to cut the heat; albeit not that hot). 4.5/5 The lettuce wraps (crispy chicken, spicy soy peanut sauce, sesame citrus slaw and bibb lettuce cups) stole the show for me. Even better than the wontons. Five West really lets the chicken shine here... big crispy pieces with the right amount of soy peanut sauce and citrus slaw (i.e. they don't mask the flavor of the chicken). 5/5 As for the eggrolls (jalapeño bacon, ground beef, onions, pickles & cheddar jack cheese), they were a little soggy. All the the ingredients really mix in together and nothing stands out. My wife thought there were too many onions. These were perfectly fine, but I'd honestly rather have Chili's southwestern eggrolls. 2.5/5 As for the kids' menu. There's plenty of bang for your buck here. The kid's cheeseburger with fries was only 6 bucks, for a sizeable portion. All in all, the food was awesome, and I'd definitely come back, especially if were able to escape our kids for a couple of drinks with a meal. A few things I didn't love. - Our server came to our table 4x total. Once to bring us water. Once to bring the food. We flagged him down for more water, and then to bring the check. - I think the employee wellness thing is a bit eye rolling, but the amount is relatively inconsequential. - The most annoying thing is that they stand over you and make you check out with one of those handheld kiosks, which, of course, only offers 20%+ as your tipping options. Our server, while perfectly polite and knowledgeable, wasn't very attentive so I was trying to do 18% math in my head while he stood over me (i.e. pretty uncomfortable), and candidly, just not cool, but perhaps I'm old fashioned. read more

I searched for steak while in Rochester! Overall experience was really good! My only issue was the ribeye was just plain tasting! The photo I took along with online looked great! I just wanted a wow flavor and it came in under that! read more

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Five West never disappoints! I have had every single meal breakfast, lunch and dinner there are multiple times and the food is always been phenomenal. The service is always been great and the ambience is wonderful. I would highly recommend them for your next event. They were so accommodating when we had a birthday party there recently that I would recommend them for going above and beyond. read more

Deliciousness ! A place with beautiful view and amazing food ! If you are a vegan must try their portabello mushroom tacos with sweet potatoe fries ! They serve this chily sour cream which goes best with the fries ! read more

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Great patio and dining room . Very spacious and open . Plenty of TVs all around . The menu has a wide variety of items . From southern dishes to ethnic cuisines such as stir fry and tuna poke dishes . The service is good usually. It can get very busy and table attention can suffer . Mainly drinks. The appetizer are all between $11-15. Not a huge variety in prices . On my most recent visit I had The Nashville Chicken Sandwich. I expected it to be really spicy it was not overwhelming . The slaw suffered though . Kinda sloppy and bland . The pickles were very unnoticed. The bun became very soggy from the slaw . The fries were just ok . My kids both ordered the Mac and Cheese. It's was very hot and extra cheesy but upon eating it seemed very heavily coated . My kids both ate about half the portions. We will return just not on the top of my list . read more

Five West - Nashville Chicken - New American Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Great stop for breakfast meetings. Food is good, decent presentation and great service. Establishment itself is clean, lots of natural light creating a pleasant atmosphere. read more

Wow. With every plate served, same was said. Wow, portions are huge. Even kids Flatbread, I expected 4 squares of pizza. Our two could have easily shared one. The appetizers should be marked "shareable " delicious, fresh flavor. Fried chicken Lettuce wraps were best I've ever had. Nikki B's service was very attentive and top notch. We'll be back! read more

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I've dined her many times. Consistency is and has been an issue. For example, we love their Queso appetizer. But sometimes the Queso bowl is meat forward, sometimes it's more of a soup and one wonders "Where's the beef?" The bang bang shrimp has never disappointed. Breakfast/brunch service has gotten better since my last review. But as of 1/13/23 (Friday the 13th) they added some new menu items. I couldn't resist trying the Caribbean Jambalaya. OMG what a treat! Total party on the palate! Andouille sausage, black beans and rice, chicken plus pineapple salsa. Just enough heat with just enough sweetness. Truly a home run! I'll be ordering this again! read more

Five West - Caribbean Jambalaya - New American Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Everything has always been exceptional and we will return. However we will never order the Prime Rib Sandwich again. Meat was not fresh, left over and served on toast instead of a bun. Will stick with the Walleye from now on. read more

Very nice restaurant. Good food and great service. We were a group of 6 - 2 vegan and they were very accommodating. read more

Had a great time Friday night, if you like a huge unique menu, check them out. We had a large group and they had no trouble setting up a long table and the service was great. Fun open atmosphere. read more

The manager saved this review by completely owning up to the over cooked eggs, aweful sauted onions on our hashbrowns. We were there in search of good eggs Benedict and sadly disappointed again by what we received. Hollondaise was weak , no red pepper , no lemon ? We just don't understand how so many try & miss the mark. The manager was sent to our table by our server who was sharp, She insisted on comping 1/2 our meal And buying us dessert! Wow what contrast to the manager at Smoak when we actually complained & came to our table to argue with us & refused to comp uneaten inedible pork belly appetizers? Night & Day difference in Management style. We were very impressed & left feeling satisfied with the otherwise less than memorable experience! read more

Five West - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

This place is beautiful Living in Minnesota I would expect this place to be in the "Cities" It's really beautiful and trendy. Menu options are great! Everyone seemed to enjoy their food. The only reason I gave it 3 out of 5 stars is because my food came out ( a salad) by the time my entire party (9 of us) were done with their meals. I received an apology. Couldn't eat it by the time is came as I ended up munching on fries. I didn't take it home as salad isn't the best as a left over and the chicken bite that I did take was all gristle. read more

Five West - Fried goat cheese kale salad - New American Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Salmon bowl is awesome! Nice sit down place. Walleye is good. Excellent vegan options as well.

Food was decent, but not amazing. The menu is over-thought Americana; if you like a place where all the options have too much on then (eg, every burger has to have a theme and 10 things on it), not a problem. If you like simpler options, not so much. The place is also noisy and there are TVs staring at you everywhere. Why? I don't know. It's hard to have a meal with people who, you know, like and want to talk to here. Three staff are nice, however, which redeems things a bit. read more

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. I wish we lived closer! Will definitely go back. read more

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We ate here twice last week, while visiting the Mayo Clinic. Five West was close to our hotel, and so it was super convenient. Everything we had during both our visits was excellent. I loved the Poppy Salad, and my family also loved the boneless chicken wings, tater tots, and the burger. Service was excellent, especially Morgan who was the bartender one night, and our server another night. read more

Food was excellent, fresh and tasty. Service and staff were awesome. Ambience was nice during lunch, relaxed. read more

Five West - Steak over hash browns with sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

I love coming to Five West. The food is always fantastic and my typical staple is always the Flank Steak Salad. Service is always good, drinks are delicious, it's a good spot. read more

Five West - Grilled Flank Steak Salad(Delivery) - New American Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Had a great dinner here last Saturday. Very modern friendy service, huge portions, I had to take home boxes. We had wraps and nachos

Upscale sports bar with great food, gourmet selections too. I loved the flat breads and great nachos. Lots of cocktail choices and a really nice outdoor patio with heaters. read more

Nice modern place, they offer gourmet type meals that are really good in a casual relaxed environment. We like to do work happy hour get togethers here, large patio in summer too with occasional live entertainment. read more

Great waiter, very friendly and suggestion was spot on. The Five West Omelet was delicious. Very relaxing.

Great appetizers and friendly staff. Food is good but a little pricey for what you get. Great location.

I got the grilled scallops and my husband got the fried walleye. The scallops were DELICIOUS!! They were perfectly seared and on a delicious sweet corn sauce that was so yummy! My husband got a huge piece of fish and it was perfectly fried! So glad we tried this place when we were in town! read more