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Red Cow Rochester

4.4 (207 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Truffle fries
Stacey N.

I had a surgery scheduled at Mayo for the next morning and we stopped here for dinner the night before! I used to have a Red Cow near my old apartment and forgot how good it was!!! Food was delicious and the service was fantastic for being a little later. . We had fish and chips, beet salad and truffle fries!!! All so good!! I've always loved the decorations in this chain too! Nice atmosphere and a great place to grab a bite!

Annabelle G.

Been here multiple times for both their regular menu and brunch menu! They consistently hit the spot, definitely a pricier restaurant but their burgers are delicious and they have my favorite cheese curds with a nice berry ketchup - definitely recommend! For parking you can park in the Berkman garage, very convenient Food 5/5 - I always grab the cheese curds! Service 5/5 Vibes 5/5 - they have an outdoor area that's nice in the summer!

Birria Burger
Macauley Y.

5/5! I tried the Birria Burger while sitting outside on Red Cow's patio, and it was absolutely delicious. I had never experienced a burger quite like it. The birria beef, melted Chihuahua cheese, cilantro and onion relish, and rich dipping jus gave it so much flavor. The fries were insanely good too, crispy, perfectly seasoned, and some of the best I have had. I would definitely order this again!

Wade H.

4.5 Stars Really Burgers were straight noms. There was a kind of chaotic energy--in the best way--in the burgers. Bold mixes of flavors, creative toppings, and an awesome patty at the core made it all work. Probably the best burger I've had in Rochester. Some quirky twists, like the apple-ish ketchup, definitely caught me off guard--but I respect the creativity. Not your standard burger joint, and that's a good thing. The server was personable and awesome, adding to the whole experience. Between the flavors and the vibe, Red Cow's a must-try if you're craving something different (and delicious).

Bar area
Eli C.

Great food and service! Came here after a long day at Mayo Hospital. We split the Red Cow Salad and the Turkey burger (I saw online it won an award). Both were really good! The waiter recommended champagne vinaigrette instead of the sherry and it was great. They also split the burger/fries and salad for us at no extra charge - bonus points! The waiter also gave me a coke to go when I wasn't sure if I wanted another full glass - it's the little things. They have shakes and mini donuts for dessert. We got the donuts (12!) with caramel sauce. Reminded me of state fair donuts. Ambiance is great and sound is minimal. They also light a candle on your table. Wish we had this place closer to home!

Entrance!
Bill H.

This was our first visit and the waitress was patient & amazing. We told her we don't eat as much now that we're older and she said we can share whatever we like. We chose the patty melt & fries with onion rings. She brought us one of there warm sugar donuts while we waited and it was very good like a big Tom Thumb donut from the fair warm and chewy. She brought us seperate plates with our order and we each got a little cup of fries and shared the best patty melt we ever had on sour dough. I asked her to tell the cooks they rock! Wonderful experience with our Christmas gift certificate from our daughter I assure you we will return! Right next to St. Mary's Hospital if your visiting patients this would be a nice escape for you!

Sara S.

Highly recommend the brunch! Tried a variety of items including the crème brûlée French toast, steak & eggs, and eggs Benedict, all of which were absolutely delicious!! A plus were the tasty mini donuts~

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Mary T.

I had visited two different Red Cow locations in Minneapolis and my experiences were stellar. I found out that Rochester had a Red Cow location that I hadn't visited, so I thought that I'd give it a try in late September. Part of me wishes that I hadn't. The food was yummy. My server's polish with his rapport needed help. This location is near the Mayo Clinic. It means that parking is at a premium. Across the street is a McDonald's with plenty of parking. There was a sign that said to not park there unless you were a McDonald's customer. Well, I parked in this lot. Four hours later, I bought a drink and picked up a free Big Mac. Technically, I was a customer with a delay factor of four hours. I crossed the street and walked in. I waited a bit before a woman greeted me. She sat me in a corner next to a couple. The view allowed me to watch the Vikings-Packers game. When I lived in Rochester, I ventured out on a Sunday when these two teams were playing. I was doing the same thing. It was a Sunday. I was grabbing lunch. The only difference is that I don't mind watching football these days. My server was Jackson. He seemed nice. He got a menu for me and walked away. Another female server got my drink order, which was a glass of water and and a Diet Coke. She came back with my DIet Coke. No water. He came back with water. He placed the glass of water on top of my menu in front of me. He then asked, "Did you want something else?" What a peculiar way to ask a question and place my glass of water. I just got here. You got me water. I have a Diet Coke. Yes, I'd like food. I ordered the lobster mac and cheese. Red Cow had three varieties of mac and cheese. This one was the most expensive of the three and also appealed to me the most. My server spent a lot of time in front of the kitchen, waiting for orders. He was also watching the Vikings game, as were most folks in this eatery. The woman seated at the table next to me approached me. She explained that her coughing wasn't COVID-19, but a health issue that she's getting addressed at the Mayo Clinic. It was thoughtful of her to explain why she was coughing to me. I let her know that I appreciated her sharing her medical condition with me. I also said that her coughing didn't bother me. It has always made sense to me that folks come down to Rochester to seek medical attention. She and her husband seemed relieved. They had specified to have no one sit next to them. All of a sudden, they got me. Yes, there's another issue with staff not communicating with one another about their request. They were disappointed. I don't blame them. I said that what bothered me was my server asking if I wanted anything else after getting my drink order. Her husband agreed that it was an awkward question to pose. I got my lobster mac and cheese from a different server. It looked good. I thanked her and went to town. This dish had lobster tail meat. It was cut into generous chunks and was scrumptious. The shellbow pasta was al dente. There was the perfect amount of five-cheese sauce that coated each pasta. This dish had old bay seasoning on top, which was perfect. My Diet Coke and water helped wash everything down. The former was okay. I didn't get any dessert. I could either get a milkshake or mini donuts. Nothing appealed to me. I paid with a credit card. This place doesn't have a payment machine, so my card had to be run through their system. I then signed a paper receipt. I used the women's washroom before I left. It was nicely designed and clean. I don't think that I'll return for a bit. Jackson needs help with his customer service skills. He should have asked if I was ready to order instead of whether I wanted anything else. The placement of my glass of water was also odd. I'd rather hit a Red Cow up in the Twin Cities for more polished customer service. (410)

Cobb Salad
Eyely B.

We got here around 4 and we were seated right away! There's no parking lot, so it's either street parking or parking ramp. It does get kind of busy closer to 5 which is normal for a Friday night! Food was great and came out quick!! We had two birthdays so the mini donuts and milkshake were free! It does get kind of loud as the place fills up but it's not too bad!!

Tomato Basil Soup - excellent!

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The food was amazing and our server Nina was excellent! I would recommend this restaurant to all.

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Great burgers .. 60/40 burger and truffle fries were off the hook! Recommend this place to anyone.. great food

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Food and service very good! Although you do end up paying for parking if you have limited ability to walk.

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Malik was my bartender and was absolutely amazing! Really knows how to make a drink and also great at multitasking.

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