Expensive, pretty, terrific food, friendly service. RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. We had…read morereservations for 4 PM Sat afternoon - some people who arrived at same time without reservatios could not be seated. Parmesan Walleye was great, as was asparagus, lemon martini and roast beef. So was chocolate cake & ice cream. Prices are high. We were initially seated in bar where music was very loud. We asked to be moved to a quieter table. that was much better.

A group of us dined in for Easter dinner. The menu was limited as they don't serve their full menu…read moreon holidays. The salmon benedict was very good and others ordered more traditional breakfasts. Everyone liked their food but no one loved it. More menu choices would have been better. Service was a little slow but they were packed.

Benedict's never disappoints. Whenever I travel to Rochester, MN, I always have at least one…read morebreakfast meal at Benedict's . My favorite is the egg sandwich with chicken sausage. It is a very hearty breakfast. It includes tater tots that are the size of jet puffed marshmallows!

Had a Sunday breakfast at Benedict's Morning Heroes and it was a great experience…read more It's a little tough to find the first time - tucked up in the skyway - but that almost adds to it. Once you're in, it's a really cool space. Bright, energetic, a lot going on in a good way. You've got that steady breakfast crowd, coffee flowing, plates coming out - a fun place to sit and take it all in for a while. I ordered the Nordeaster lobster Benedict with hashbrowns and it was excellent. Big chunks of lobster, perfectly poached eggs, and a rich hollandaise that didn't overpower everything. The hash browns were crispy - just the way I like them. It's one of those meals where every bite is just...really good. You catch yourself slowing down because you don't want it to be over. The meal and experience were really, really good the whole way through. Coffee was solid too - kept it coming and it did the job. Overall, easy 5 stars. Great food, cool environment, and definitely a place I'll go back to.

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.

What gem! Our first visit and we were very pleased. Omelette was well cooked and not greasy. My…read morefriend enjoyed the farm breakfast. Coffee roasted on site and my dark Brazilian was good. Give it a try.

Every time I visit Rochester, I find a new hidden gem (to me). I will admit, I never have high…read moreexpectations for the food here but every time, I am pleasantly surprised! There was quite a lot to choose from, and it all sounded so good! We finally settled on the Cajun hash for savory; you need a sweet chaser - the caramel pecan French toast was going to do that job. It was a big effort getting pictures because they first thing I wanted to do when seeing these was to dig right in. The Cajun hash was PACKED with flavor. Each bite just as good as the last till it was all gone . Following up with the French toast was just so good. I'm typically conflicted when pecans are involved but there was no grey area here. I loved every bite! This has been added to my "definitely eat here again" list!

This was my second time coming to Crave. The first was almost 3 years ago, while I was visiting…read more Today, it was as we were traveling through on our way back home. We stayed at the hotel and just wanted to eat/drink without having to go out in the cold. It was around 7 pm and we thought it would be busy for a Saturday, it was not. There were three of us. We were seated right away. At first, we had one server who took our drink orders and then he got busy with other tables so we were forgotten about for about 10 minutes before ordering. But, that was alright. Gigi, became our server and she was also bartending. She was the best! She was on it. After dinner, a large group came into the bar and she was pumping those drinks out so fast. My brother-in-law ordered a 3 course meal off the guest appreciation menu, which was a great deal for $39.00. My husband and I ordered the calamari for an appetizer. This was the only thing we were disappointed with as the aioli had no flavor nor did the calamari. We ordered sushi, the California Roll and Spider Roll, both very delicious. We enjoyed our experience. If ever in the area, we will definitely return!

Food is amazing!! service was fast and they made good substitutions for things that you requested…read more It's a very pleasing calm place to eat.

Fabulous the walleye is some of the best I have had. Coconut cake is the best! Did not…read moredisappoint.service great. Ambiance is friendly.

This review is only for the coconut cake…read more We pre-ordered cakes for Easter and when we went to pick them up there was a line out the door for people waiting to be seated. I was able to get right in to pick up the cakes. I honestly wasn't expecting much. The cake is amazing. The frosting is unique and not too sweet or heavy. The cake is light and flavorful. Something special. Don't miss out.

The boxes that the Cast Iron Mac N Cheese With Beef Brisket, Caesar Salad and French Fries were…read moresent in, were all filled to the top. This was enough food for 2 adults who like to eat! For the price and the quantity, I expected it might have been lower quality but everything lookedCaesar Salad amazing. It tasted even better! Especially the Cast Iron Mac N Cheese. It is creamy and comforting with a wonderful contrasting finishing crumb. Then we got beef on top which added a sweet filling protein. I also felt good after eating. I did not feel bloated, even though I ate until I was full. That is a sign of fresh and healthy ingredients. I would come back to try more of the menu at any time!

We stopped in for Forager while visiting Rochester…read more Our server Emily was very friendly and attentive. She never left us waiting for service and offered some great suggestions on the menu. While we know this is a brewery, they also serve batch cocktails, instead of a full bar. We started with their version of an old fashioned, which wasn't our first choice but they were actually tasty albeit a bit sweet. Since the weather was below 0, I craved something hot and comforting. I ordered the Beef Stroganoff which was tasty. Included braised local beef, mushrooms, onions, garlic, parmesan, cream sauce, dill, house-made fettuccini, topped with sour cream. The sauce was light so you didn't feel like it weighed you down. My husband ordered the birria tacos. Beef brisket, white onions, mozzarella, cilantro, corn tortilla, green salsa, beef broth, lime Although they were tasty, they were quite greasy. Prices were reasonable. I would come back again and try the pizza.

What a darling cafe!…read more AMBIANCE The decor and ambiance of this place is worth a stop alone. Pint florals, comfy seating, great light fixtures and little touches. I posted up at one of the tables to take a call and get some work done. It worked well for me for an afternoon. SERVICE Counter service was helpful and kind - not the quickest to prepare the drinks and items but I had time! FOOD/DRINK I got a matcha latte and a cheesecake here! The prices were pretty high, but I enjoyed both items. The matcha wasn't very hot, but still tasted great. Such a cute spot to meet friends or get a change of scenery in Rochester!

This was a place I ducked into when it was snowing outside. It looked cozy and I'm so glad I…read morestopped by. These are a few things I tried: - pistachio cheesecake - highly recommend, pistachio flavor shines through - olive oil cake - not flavorful, dry, personally do not recommend - lemon cheesecake - delicious! Highly recommend - drink: Cinnamon Dolce Latte. This just tasted sweet to me and did not stand out. To be honest, it tasted like most sugary coffee drinks to me. Maybe I'm just not partial to that. Service: they had 2 people working and both were very friendly. Waited about 10 min for my drink. Lovely ambiance in a nicely decorated cafe.