Very fun location- a great speak easy execution. Great menu, comfortable seating and great service.read more

We stopped in at Bitter and Pour after dinner nearby…read more We walked downstairs and had a little fun figuring out the "secret" entrance. We walked in and the place was buzzing as it was a Saturday night. We found a comfortable table for four next to the bar. The bar has low lighting, stone walls and wood floors. I liked the cozy atmosphere. There are a couple of other rooms with plenty of seating for both couples and larger parties. We were quickly greeted by a server. I will say she was not extremely friendly and seemed a bit impatient as we looked through the drink menu. Perhaps she was having a bad night. We wanted to try drinks off the menu to see what was interesting and different. The drinks arrived quickly and were good but felt they were expensive for the small serving. I wish I would have taken pictures of all the drinks. I think it is a cool concept. I liked the atmosphere. We may give it another try next time we are in town.

I really enjoyed 1928 Cocktails! This was my second time here and it did not disappoint…read more To get inside, enter Bebap and head up the stairs. A keypad at the top of the stairs let's you into the bar. There is a bathroom upstairs which is nice. Inside, the bar has great decor. Lots of red lights, neon signs, lanterns, and other cool decor. The seating is either bar seating or chairs & couches surrounding round tables. A musician playing the keyboard graced us with some sweet jams. Since these are craft cocktails, it takes a while for the bartenders to make the cocktails, but it's worthwhile. They have fun glassware for certain drinks - I was shocked when my drink was served aflame! It was called The Rabbit and was very tasty. A bit pricy per drink but a great place to stop for a few drinks with friends! Parking is ample in the area - street parking right in front and a parking ramp (free nights and weekends!) right across the street.

Went for a Karaoke night! (Wednesday) Super fun and the food topped off the night. Definitely a…read moresmall group setting. Service as A1 Dragon Roll was simplistic but delicious!

Love this place. Great happy hour, awesome atmosphere and food is great. Service is always…read moreexceptional. It's the best hidden gem near downtown. I also appreciate that you can have conversation with table mates without having to strain. So many places in town are so loud. Latitude is awesome. And their bar upstairs is super fun too. AND, you can easily converse there too!! :-)

We were celebrating our anniversary and wanted to try something new. I came across Latitude 44…read morewhile looking up places. It was easy to get a reservation and on the day, we were greeted and seated promptly! The service was prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. For starters, we had the lobster bisque and steak tartare. I will admit I was a little apprehensive when ordering the bisque but I'm glad I did! It did everything I needed it to. It was perfectly creamy and tasty, as well as comforting! The tartare was pretty good but we weren't fans of the EXTREMELY crisp "bread" pairing. The main dish was the Seafood Perlou which was almost perfect (the mussels felt off). The cocktails were quite good as well! There were some curious pairings and mixtures on there but they worked very well! Overall, this was a good experience. It seems like a good place for a first date, or a business dinner, or even a more casual outing with friends! It was good without trying too hard, if that makes sense.

We decided to sit at the bar for cocktails and appetizers, and it turned out to be the perfect…read morechoice. I ordered the Apple Margarita from the specials menu, while my husband had the Sherry Picking. Both drinks were beautifully crafted and so delightful that we kept trading sips to compare. For food, we shared the oxtail dish, and it was outstanding. The meat and mushrooms were incredibly tender, bursting with flavor, and every ingredient came together in perfect balance. It was one of those dishes you don't want to end. A big shoutout to Marlin, the bartender, who made the evening even better. He was friendly, attentive, and provided great conversation along with excellent service. All in all, this spot delivered on atmosphere, drinks, food, and hospitality. We'll definitely be back for another round at the bar!

We had the tasting menu this week on a visit to Rochester. We enjoy doing tasting menus when we…read morefirst come to a new restaurant to try many of the dishes. We found the five course tasting menu to be interesting, but neither my wife nor I found the food to be delicious or memorable. Quality ingredients were top notch and the preparation and plating excellent, but we just didn't care for the flavors or combinations that came out. We expect when we get a tasting menu to have a few dishes that might miss the mark for us -- that's sort of the point. You're exploring the chef's ideas and dishes. It's strange when none of the dishes really hit with our palates and we travel all over the world in search of amazing food and dining experiences. To make matters somewhat worse, we did the wine pairing and oftentimes with the courses we found the wine did not pair incredibly well with the plates. Further, when the wine was served we never saw a bottle once and were never told about the winery, the vintage, etc. -- only the type of wine it was and what flavors we could expect. We've never had that before with a wine pairing. We encourage the chef to continue to explore his palate, creativity, and imagination and we look forward to the possibility of coming back again some time in the future to see how this chef and menu may have evolved.

We really liked the interior with all the greenery. It was a very pleasant place to spend time in…read more We also enjoyed the fried rice. Please note that it's not listed on the main menu, but it can be ordered from the kids' menu. The portions are quite large as well. We also liked the grilled chicken and shrimp. The service was polite and attentive.

We found Thai Pop just down the street from our hotel on a nice convenient spot. As soon as we…read morewalked in, the vibe was perfect. A nice chill spot, that smelled amazing even from the front door. The server got us situated and welcomed us for our first visit. She explained the menu, and gave us a few minutes to decide. I read that they had won awards for their mocktails, so I ordered one. It was rich and creamy, the perfect balance to the dishes. The fire cracker calamari had a nice kick to it, but the sauce was the real star of the show. We found ourselves going back for more of that. The pork belly and rice was yummy too. Tenderly cooked, and all together a very balanced plate.

We had a fantastic Wednesday lunch at Two Sisters. Service was perfect from the time we came in the…read moredoor. We were never left wanting for anything. The whole atmosphere was bright, modern, and welcoming, too, with high ceilings and pleasant spaciousness. We were in a booth with people on either side but didn't feel crowded. My husband had a local beer from SXSE while I had a cranberry hibiscus margarita. The cheese curds appetizer was AWESOME. Great serving size, fresh and squeaky cheese, and good coating. The ranch served alongside tasted fresh like it was house-made, too. My husband loved his meal: custom burger with fries. The bun was even great quality. I had the grilled chicken with toasted quinoa salad. The portion size was massive, and it was a very good mix of flavors and textures. I've never had quinoa toasted in this way before. The baguette piece along with it was great, too. We were too full to order dessert, which was a shame, as they had bread pudding on the menu, one of my favorites. We'll need to come back!

We were visiting from out of town and we decided to try the variety platter that they offer where…read moreyou get to choose four options. this was very filling and was more than enough for two people to share. The seasonal vegetable was corn and I could you not it was the most fresh and delicious corn I've ever had in my life. We will definitely be back to try out their coffee shop next-door, and sandwiches. Next time we are visiting from out of state.

We had an excellent dinner at Our Paladar this week. First of all, we love adaptive reuse of…read morebuildings and were pleasantly surprised to find the restaurant in the old train depot in Rochester. Parking was also easy. The interior was lovely and the service was excellent and attentive. Our meal did not disappoint, either. We had the croquets with arroz con pollo, avocado crema, but no cilantro (my wife is allergic to it). Very tasty, as were our cocktails. My wife had the risotto with braised beef cheek (so tender!), roasted oyster mushrooms, veal demi-glace, and parmesan. Unctuous and umami. I had the Bucatini -- blue crab with anchovy butter and red pepper pesto. I'm a sucker for anchovies and the anchovy butter, once stirred into the pasta, was absolutely delicious and really complimented the crab. A truly savory and decadent treat. We were really pleased with our experience at Our Paladar and we look forward to coming back when we visit Rochester again in the not too distant future.

One of my wife's favorite spots in Rochester. The food at Our Paladar was flavorful, and clearly…read moremade with care. Everything we've tried was excellent, and the portions were good. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed, which makes it an easy place to come back to. If you're looking for a locally owned restaurant in Rochester, MN with great food and a welcoming vibe, Our Paladar is definitely worth checking out.

Wow. The Celtic meatloaf. The seafood chowder. This is some of the best food we have found in…read moreRochester. This was amazing. Service was exceptional. Ambiance? Perfect. Overall this was a lovely experience. We will be back.

Our first time here and it was so delicious! Loved my fish & chips and especially the Baileys…read morecheesecake..wow, it tops one of the best desserts I've had (I'm a definite sweet tooth)! Our server was very friendly; she kept our water glasses filled without even asking. Enjoyed the cozy pub atmosphere; would definitely come back again!!

Went here to celebrate my anniversary with my wife. The food was delectable. Our favorite star of…read morethe show was the Duck Drummies, the sauce paired well with the meat. Just wanted a bit more sauce. The salmon was cooked well with a crispy skin underneath. Flavors played together nicely with the textures. We enjoyed the dessert as the textures (there's a theme here) had great interplay with the flavors in the dish. Only wish that pastry was hot. The ambience is nice and chill. It can feel a bit cramped but gives kinda a speakeasy vibe meets hipster. Note that finding parking is a bit challenging here. There are two booths on the window that would make excellent date spots. The reason for the rating is due to the service. I made a reservation for the spot and made reference to it being our anniversary. However, nothing was done to reference the reason for the dinner. I had never been there and didn't know about the booth availability. The place was busy but we didn't get much attention (menus were left on the table, didn't get small plates to eat the Drummies properly, got one refill of water toward the end, etc). I felt bad about this rating because I've read people enjoying the experience. However, this is what I experienced. The food is great. Service could be better.

So happy we tried this spot while in Rochester!…read more Quaint, friendly, with a great menu! I can't say enough about Bleu Duck Kitchen. We sat at the bar for dinner and enjoyed every minute of our time there. Great drink menu and the cocktails are amazing! The Bleu Duck Old Fashioned was very good. Started out with the Hawaiian rolls and I recommend you do the same....SO GOOD! I ordered the duck for my meal and really enjoyed it. Cooked perfectly and the sauce was fantastic. Looks like they change the recipe throughout the seasons. Save room for dessert. We ordered the fresh baked cookies. Thats right, fresh baked cookies. Baked when you ordered them. Loved it! So happy with our visit to Bleu Duck. We will be back on our next trip to Rochester.

First time coming here, this place looked absolutely sketchy from the outside and information about…read morethis place was limited from Google and most of the Yelp reviews are old and outdated. Let me assure you that I came here and I absolutely loved this place. Very friendly bar in the area. Most of the bar has dollar bills that are personalized and scattered throughout the walls and ceiling. The bartender was really sweet, people here are friendly and social. It's a small bar but they have 2 pool tables, darts, a jukebox, some other games too. There's an outdoor smoking area too. Restrooms are a hit or miss because it is a really small single stall room. There's no food but there are snacks here. Highly recommend this place if you're in the area. Beer is cheap!

Fun casual come as you are bar, we always sit at the bar and play pull tabs. Pool and dart leagues…read moreoften here evenings.