After our travels we needed to end on a high note level meal and this spot in Rochester did not disappoint. Shout out to @purplegoat.mn Awesome lunch included: Shrimp tacos (amazing) Ruben Sandwich Chicken Alfredo Also peep the adorable kids meal We're trying to figure out an excuse for a day trip to have those shrimp tacos again. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram! read more

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Fast service! Our server was on top of it!! And good came out extremely fast. Actually everything was very fast we were in and out within 30 mins! Crazy! Although, we did not have any beer or cocktails. Cheese curds were classic greasy cheese curds but we enjoyed them. The tuna bowl was spendy for its size. The seared tuna hit the spot but the rice and veggies were plain in flavor. The side ceasar salad wasn't great, I think the lettuce was a little bad, soft and wilty. The gambler flatbread was very good!!!! Easy to eat and the addition of jalapeño was fantastic for a little bite of spice!! read more

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We had dinner here on a Friday night. Not too long ago wait to get a table, despite the probably new hostess seating two other couples who came in after us, and another party ahead of us. She admitted that she forgot to check the waitlist, so hopefully just a simple mistake and not a sign of management not training their staff properly. Either way, still seated within about 15 minutes. They don't do call ahead/reservations/not on Open Table at this time. The waitress was very nice and on top of things. Plenty of staff to take care of everyone, with additional food runners. The Old Fashioned was great! I had the chicken tacos and they were delish. Generously stuffed-- 2 come with the entree and that was plenty. The chips and salsa that came with were great too. Ambiance is a typical bar & grill. Large bar in the middle of the restaurant. Lots of TV's to watch the game. Clean, modern decor. read more

Purple Goat - Old Fashioned - Bars Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Had a great experience at Purple Goat in Rochester! The chicken bacon wrap was really good, the fries portion was generous, and the service stayed solid even while they were busy. The place also had a really cool vibe that made it a fun spot to eat. Would definitely come back! read more

The food here is decent, and the service is okay, but I wouldn't say it's a place I'd visit often. They offer the usual food and drinks, but nothing that really stands out or gives you that special "wow" moment. read more

Amazing service and food! Great vibe in general- comfy booths and clean! My wife is a picky eater and they were very very understanding and flexible. I got the Elote Steak Tacos with chicken instead of steak and it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! We're here for the day from Des Moines- will definitely be back if we're in town again!! read more

Purple Goat - Elote Steak Tacos with Chicken - Bars Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Food was incredible and the staff was super friendly. The ambiance is really nice and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend to friends. I will be definitely come back next time I am in Rochester. read more

We stopped in on a Saturday at 4:45pm. We found the place was already bustling, and it was full by the time we left--so get there early, it's popular! We were seated right away in a section near the entrance. Though there are televisions all around tuned to different games, the noise level wasn't bad, for which I was thankful. About 5:15, they turned on a fire wall right behind my husband's seat, and that looked really cool. Our service was adequate throughout our visit. I ordered a cider. We shared a cheese curds appetizer. They get their curds from Little Red Dairy, a local maker, and you can truly taste the freshness. The curds were huge and absolutely delicious. For my entree, I had the Strawberry Goat Salad. I didn't add protein, and that worked out great, because the salad was huge with generous amounts of candied walnuts and cheese. Loved it! I would definitely come here and order this again. My husband had the Roasted Prime Rib Sandwich. It was a nice big sandwich and came with a lot of fries. He really enjoyed it. In all, a great supper together. I'd like to come again in warmer weather and try the patio, as it looked quite nice. read more

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Great food, service and drinks! The outside seating area looked really cool, we sat inside which was very nice!

The store is a nice vibe with side rooms for private parties. While place is known for their burgers, I tried their featured Buffalo Chicken Flatbread. The flavors were great and represent the flavor buffalo chicken wings with tiny pieces of celery and ranch/blue cheese on the side. The bread was a bit lacking as it was quite thin and lack a crisp that I prefer. The server was prompt in getting to us and refilling our waters. Overall, a great experience! read more

Purple Goat - Buffalo Chicken Flatbread - Bars Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

We both had burgers. Came with lots of crispy fries. We ate outside and were annoyed by bugs, but this is Minnesota in the summer. Wife had a burger with pickled beets. Sounds odd to me but she said it was good read more

Great food and service. Place is beautiful and inviting. Not so loud as most places in Rochester.

I've been to Purple Goat a few times - most recently I ordered the Hefe tacos, based upon recommendations from my friend and the server. I was super disappointed. There was very little chicken in the tacos - it was loaded with rice, as a filler. The flavor was great - and loved the chimichurri sauce. It came with some tortilla chips and salsa. The salsa tasted a lot like ketchup to me. It was thick and sweet. Had great service, always do, however, for the price I paid for the tacos, the value was not there. Definitely go the sandwich route, those are a much better value for what you pay. read more

Perfect lunch spot. Busy but not too busy. Good prices. The rotisserie chicken was amazing. Excellent mashed potatoes (with skins! ) and a huge serving of perfectly seasoned cooked asparagus. I had to share it. We will be back! Soon! read more

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This is a strange name for a restaurant. Let me explain why I had dinner here. Hubby and I went to Rochester, Minnesota to visit my cousin and his wife. They treated us to dinner. After ordering a margarita and chicken wrap, I asked the server how the restaurant got its name. She said the owner likes goats and his wife's favorite color is purple. Okay, I thought. (crickets) The name is not as exotic as I thought it would be. Now for the wrap: It consisted of croutons, spinach, bacon, grilled chicken, onions, romaine lettuce and very light mayo (I'm not a fan of mayonnaise). I had a garden salad as my side, which I shared with my husband. Overall, the food was just okay. Will I return? Probably not. read more

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Saturday night, place was hopping! But not so much that we waited for a table. Was a bit noisy but, hopping! I ordered the patty melt on rye burger and partner ordered a chicken bacon wrap. Both came with the usual great frys. The patty melt was very good, cooked just the way I asked. The wrap was chicken oh hum. Light on the bacon and dressing, too bad. Oh, and the service was just ok. Overall a 3, if the wrap had been as good as the burger and frys and the service a little better it would have been a 5 star Saturday. Too bad. read more

Purple Goat - My Purple Goat patty melt. - Bars Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Friendly staff and really good food. My server Haley was professional, knowledgeable and helpful regarding certain of my dietary restrictions. Great burgers, tacos, rotisserie chicken and people. read more

Best service we have received in the recent months during travels!!! We had an event booked for about 35-40 people & our servers were so kind to pay attention and to details!!! Shout out to Keely who was our main attendant- she was not only awesome with kids but also very very patient with everyone's individual requests!!! To top it all off- the food was amazing!!! From appetizers to main course to dessert- all 5-stars ! Great place to have group events. Clean restrooms and again, thumbs up for the customer service (also the person who helped us with the event booking etc). Shrimp tacos, fish & chips , burgers were well done and presentation was classic. A great find for next trip to Rochester, MN!!! read more

Overall the food was as expected. Decent . I ordered the Caesar Salad with Salmon and I asked for no Croutons. Nothing really stood out . The dressing was average and the Romaine was almost it shredded . The Salmon was cooked well and it did come out without croutons as asked . My daughter ordered the Chicken Alfredo. This talked about being all homemade in the description but it too was very basic and the frozen garlic toast that everyone uses was at best . I'll just say average at best . I'll return and try the burger but not in any big rush . I will say the service was fantastic. I believe his name was Reilly. He's highly recommended. read more

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This is probably a 3.5-star, but I'll lean toward 4 because of the fast and prompt service! Food was decent. Burger had some solid flavors as I tried one of the more interesting combinations after asking for a recommendation between a couple that I was considering. With peanut butter, bacon, and strawberry rhubarb jam, how could you go wrong? Definitely not the best burger ever, but was solid enough to get a burger fix should you need one. The fries were also on par without any sogginess at all, but a nice crisp texture. All around, food was a solid average to slightly above average for a burger. The service really stood out to push this one closer to a 4-star review! read more

Purple Goat - PB-B &J Burger - Bars Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

We had lunch here yesterday. The service was outstanding!! We had a party of 5 and were seated immediately. The restaurant was very clean and welcoming. The center piece fireplace was very nice. We ordered an appetizer, onion rings. The quality and quantity were perfect for our party of five. The beer batter was light and tasty. Clearly fresh cut onions. I ordered the chef favorite burger called the Kranz. The chef even served our meal!!! Classy. The burger was very good and certainly filling with the bacon plus cheese. I know many rated the fries poorly but I thought they were very good. I was very happy with the flavor and crispness. My wife had the chicken sandwich which she rated very good and others ordered tacos, also good. Overall a wonderful atmosphere and great food. I will return. read more

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I waited a long time to try this spot because of the mixed reviews I've heard. The inside vibe of the Purple Goat is the best thing they've got going. We shared the jalapeños poppers and the chicken club sandwich. The poppers had too much cream cheese and the sandwich was just ok. I had the mojito and their take ok a margarita. Both we're pretty bad. In fact it was the worst mojito I've ever had. It reminded me of a white claw. Don't think I'll ever return. read more

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Had not been to this restaurant since it opened and was pleasantly surprised. Attended a party in a private room and was skeptical of only having one waitress for beverages and food. She did an amazing job with keeping the orders straight and serving in record time!! Great homemade fettuccine Alfredo sauce with Al dente pasta !! Mmmmm. We will return. read more

Service was great. Cheese curds were amazing. The rest of the food was very sub par. I had been here before and really liked it, but something must've changed. The chipotle salmon bowl is horrible, do not get it. read more

Back in Minnesota don't ya know. Here with relatives as their guests. Tonight I tried the chicken wrap sandwich. Alaskan amber to chase it down. Food came rather quick considering the amount of patronage The wrap was tasty... tomatoe based tortilla with croutons, spinach, romaine, smoked bacon, grilled chicken, onions and special mayo sauce accompanied with crisp fries and a side of cut pickles. Great food with plenty of parking. read more

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Table needed cleaning after seating us. Coffee cup wasn't clean. Got another one that appeared to be clean. The beef taco was delicious The chicken sandwich was.... The new York cheese cake wasn't read more

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Waited at bar for 7 minutes before approached. Ordered wings to go and didn't get them for 27 minutes even though they'd been sitting on a table near entrance for at least 10-12 minutes. And this is what we got.... Are these from chickens or pigeons? read more

Purple Goat - Bars Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

After a long day at Mayo, I door dashed the rotisserie chicken. Omg. Heaven. I dream about that chicken.

Great atmosphere, lots of beer options in tap and good was great!! Bartender was great as well offered suggestion on chicken sandwich and was spot on. read more

Purple Goat - Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Enjoyed the patio and threw a couple of cornhole bags. Food always delicious ( the chicken sandwich special was excellent). Service always excellent and such friendly people. read more

Been here twice on Sundays - Sep 1 and Sep 29, 2024. Disappointed both times. Poor service, mediocre food. House flies were annoying both times while seated indoors. Ambience is good if you're a sports fan. Plenty of TVS. We won't be back. read more

Had cheese curd app and they tasted like they were fried in with fried fish. Honey crisp and Gorgonzola salad was incredible this the reason for 4 stars. Also vodka martini was fabulous! We came for a football game but it was obvious this wasn't the place for football, we closed the place down in 2nd quarter. read more

We experienced great, friendly service. The staff were attentive to our needs and the prime rib sandwich was great.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Hefe Chicken tacos and chipotle salmon rice bowl were delicious!

Delicious food. Huge portions. Very friendly wait staff. Will come again when we are here in Rochester!

This place was so cool! We had to go to Mayo Clinic for my husband and found this place with great reviews. It had wonderful outdoor seating with play places for the kiddos. The inside was stellar too, had a great dividing wall with gas fireplace that set apart the two seating areas. Bar area was huge and really well set up. Only complaint was the tiny shared bathroom. Back to the food-- I'm dying to have those jalapeño bacon and cream cheese rolls again! Makes my mouth water thinking of them! I would drive 3 hours from Madison just to have those in my belly again!!! Food was spectacular- huge portions and reasonable prices. Fries were so tasty-- crispy on the outside and soft inside. Sooooo good!!!! We'll make a special stop in a Rochester just to visit Purple Goat again. read more

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There is absolutely nothing wrong with this restaurant. Great staff, a long wait that wasnt as long. Great food and drink. The restaurant actually is a newts restaurant but more upscale. The burgers definitely are great...(go fiqure) I had the chicken sandwich.. it was so tender and delicious.. i will order it again.. the sauce, which is a Chipotle mayo was perfect. Our appetizer, the bruschetta was sweet with tomatoes and just yumminess. The drink..the watermelon sugar, the rim which had this spicy like sugar or salt was amazing... My date had the patty melt...very good (he wouldn't share) I definitely would go back read more

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Here with a group post soccer game. Was recommended so we checked it out. Fun environment. Food was delicious and no complaints from anyone. Would definitely go back. The onion rings with purple dipping sauce were amazing too. read more

Great location. Really nice inside area and bar. Good outdoor patio area, but has a lot of space to expand. They have a cute play area for kids and corn hole too. Service was really good for a newly opened establishment. Our waitress was very thoughtful and attendant. Though the kitchen did mess up our order... they forgot a side salad. But fixed it promptly. The beer selection is adequate. Needs more beers on tap. I would have liked to have some Dorthys from toppling Goliath. So not a huge selection of beers on tap, but the ones they had were good in each genre of beer. The food was good, not great. Started with their purple goat hamburger. Because why not. It had beet and goat cheese on it. The sautéed onions were way wimpy on it and they forgot my horseradish on the side. The beef patty was thick and good really nicely cooked. The bun fell apart though. The fries were very plain and there wasn't enough ketchup on the side. So overall a good place but they can improve on their quality and consistency of food. read more

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When we arrived the servers were clearly overwhelmed as they were really busy - however once I informed the waitress that we just wanted drinks and appetizers she was good at thinking on her feet and tell us we could sit outside and order at the bar. Im sure they will figure out their capacity soon and how to manage their waiting list. The cocktails were good, the couple of times we have been they have been out of one or two options. This time they had them all so it looks like they are figuring out how much to order to meet the demand. Completely understandable for a new restaurant. The appetizers are delicious, the service is fast and they have lots of good sharing options. My absolute favorite is the nachos - they are cheesy, loaded with all delicious things, and a great portion size to share. The first time we visited we ordered mains and ended up wishing we had only ordered appetizers. I look forward to trying mains again in a few months once they have had some time to adjust. Having a bunch of different appetizers to share is a great way to enjoy this place! I absolutely love the ambiance at Purple Goat, they have great outdoor area and cool indoor space. Outdoor area is dog friendly and has nice heaters. It also has a lot of parking. Dog friendly rating: 4/5 they had water bowls for my puppy, outdoor seating was dog friendly, plenty sof space and they even gave her some treats!! read more

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