THE

LOCAL TABLE

THE
LOCAL TABLE
Where we eat
AUGUST 2020

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At ONB Bank, community has always been important.
Now more than ever. That's why we wanted to help Rochester
restaurants by sponsoring these Local Table pages. We're your
community bank. And we're here for you.

Proud Sponsor of Local Table—

Supporting local restaurants.

507.282.6572
1203 2nd St SW
(Across from St Marys Hospital)
Locally Owned. Locally Managed. Local Decisions. Rochester
Rochester Main (507) 280-0621
Rochester Elton Hills (507) 280-0028 For over 30 years, the Powers family and the Canadian Honker
Stewartville (507) 504-1060 Restaurant have taken great pride in serving fresh, home-cooked
meals to you and your family. Whether you enjoy our award
Your Community Bank winning Eggs Benedict, Walleye Sandwich, or Filet Mignon, one thing
is for sure, you will not leave hungry! Stop by today, and don't forget to
bankonONB.com order a piece of our world famous Bunnie Cake.

507-258-4017
507.285.9229 10 3rd St SW
1654 Hwy 52 N, Rochester Rochester
Hillcrest Shopping Center taphouse.com
charlieseateryandpub.com

Charlies Restaurant is a Rochester favorite offering homemade

breakfast, daily lunch and dinner specials, appetizers, soups & salads.
Stop over to Charlies Pub if you’re looking for fun and entertainment,
or a place to catch a game on one of our many TV’s. We have weekly
entertainment, including karaoke, DJ, trivia and live music. Pool tables
and dart machines available.
The Tap House is downtown Rochester’s premier craft beer bar and restaurant.
Stop in for our homemade tacos, burgers, appetizer, or one of our delicious
desserts. Enjoy our over 50 craft beers on tap or one of our signature cocktails
while lounging on our rooftop patios.

120 Elton Hills Dr NW SPORTS BAR & GRILL

1340 Salem Rd SW
Dunnbrothers.com
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BEST HAPPY HOUR IN TOWN! WildwoodSportsBarAndGrill.Com
We are a locally owned coffee shop that is committed to flavor and freshness. Join us Mon-Friday from 4 pm-7pm and Sat-Sunday 3 pm - 6 pm.
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meat and cheese sandwiches. Dine in or drive thru. the Wildcrew has been putting together for you this summer! Proudly
serving Rochester and Byron with dine in, take out, or delivery options.

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victoriasmn.com Stop in and Get One! 507.258.4017
Locally owned for 20 years. Specializing in traditional Italian. All sauces are Homemade Reubens. Hand-dipped cheese curds made to order. Tater
scratch made. Victoria’s has four private dining rooms for all your events. tots. Focaccia style pizzas with sauce made fresh daily. Locally brewed
Looking for a quick lunch? Victoria’s Express (Grab and Go) is adjacent to and domestic beers on tap. Wine, cocktails, and everything in between.
the restaurant and is open Mon through Fri from 10am to 1:30 pm. Join us Food that is familiar, housed in the former Grand Rounds Brewing
Wednesdays for Bottomless Wine. We make graduation parties easy. Contact Company Building. Now offering take and bake pizzas too!
us for catering information!

507-361-2070
121 N. Broadway Ave
Rochester Downtown
cameoatthecastle.com 1st Ave Food Court

Cameo is influenced by cultures from around the world, while still having
the Midwest flair we have all come to love. Whether you are looking for
a great place for lunch, an appetizer and a drink and want to watch the
buzz of the kitchen or you wish to enjoy a multi-course chef driven meal,
Cameo will soon become your favorite spot for entertainment.
Voted Best New Restaurant by Rochester Magazine’s readers.
We are the next generation of salads, featuring proteins, greens and
healthy carbs, sweet, spicy, sour, crunch, BALANCED. New! LETTUCE
make you a SANDWICH. You’ll fight the construction to get these crazy
good combos! Truffled Piggie anyone? Italian Grinder, Vegan Chickpea
Salad Sandwich. OPEN- Monday thru Friday 10am -2:30pm. Order
online, Door Dash and Chow Now.

507-424-7800
130 5th St. SW
1219 2nd St SW 507-285-4042
(across from Saint Marys) Center St. & 2nd Ave SW
507-577-9552 2020 Rochester
pnpizza.com Kahler.com/lord-essex
Now with two great locations to serve you. Chef Pasquale Presa is Lord Essex The Steakhouse proudly serves USDA prime cuts and the
serving the food he grew up with....authentic NY style pizza along with finest quality ingredients. Central and Southwest Minnesota’s Premier
simple, traditional Italian food including fresh salads and amazing Steakhouse 94-year history is well entrenched in Rochester’s
desserts. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Dine-in or carry out. 2018, community! The Steakhouse can also be reserved for private events.
2019, & 2020 Rochester Magazine - Best Pizza Place. Make your reservations today! Open daily 5pm-10pm.

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At ONB Bank, community has always been important.
Now more than ever. That's why we wanted to help Rochester
restaurants by sponsoring these Local Table pages. We're your
community bank. And we're here for you.
507.258.4550
1635 Highway 52 N
Rochester
PappysPlaceRochester.com
At Pappy’s Place you can dine in, eat on the patio or take-out and you can
order on-line. Daily specials posted on Facebook. Everybody’s FAVORITE
Fair Food Mini Donuts NOW available at Pappy’s Place !!
507.226.8885
2280 Superior Dr NW
507.206.6799
4576 Maine Ave SE
Rochester
roostersbarngrill.com
Swing by Rooster’s for a delicious breakfast 7 days a week. Try our daily lunch
specials or order off our great menu featuring burgers, sandwiches, wraps,
broasted chicken and so much more. Weekday happy hour 11 am to 6 pm.
We’re home of the GOLIATH 34 oz. draft beer mug on special every weekend.
Voted Best Breakfast Place by Rochester Magazine readers.
507-424-0080
1190 16th St. SW
Rochester
hotchipburgerbar.com
Voted Best Burger in 2020. Thanks to COVID 19 we have combined both Hot
Chip and Vegan Hot Chip in one space. Don’t worry, we have separate grill space
and fryers to accomplish 10 amazing beef burgers and 7 equally amazing vegan
burgers. Add fancy-ish drinks, boozy shakes along with your favorite beers.
The dream of the 90’s is alive in more than just Portland.
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507.258.9064
808 Broadway Ave. S.
Rochester
TacoJed.com
Voted Rochester’s BEST TACOS in 2020! We believe that good food and
friendly faces bring a community together. We are locally-owned and love
living in Rochester! We serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch
until 2 pm. We offer three Happy Hours per day. From 8-12 am, 3-5 pm and
7-9 pm take half off margaritas, rail bloodies and tequila sunrises, and $1 off
all beers. Join us every Friday and Saturday night from 7-9 pm for live music.
507-288-0206
Centerstone Plaza Hotel
Soldiers Field
Mayo Clinic Area
TwigsTavernAndGrille.com
Thank you, Rochester, for your continued support! Bringing those with
and without gluten intolerances together (and our owner has
Celiac Disease). WE GET IT. BECAUSE WE LIVE IT. Rochester’s
only restaurant with a separate GLUTEN FREE kitchen.
Small Plates | Bowls | Hot Rock Dining
507.346.7300
78757 State Highway 16
Spring Valley
fourdaughtersvineyard.com
Four Daughters Winery and Loon Juice Cidery is an experience not to be
missed. They were chosen as the Official Provider to the Sundance Film
Festival and recognized as the #2 “Best Winery Restaurant” by USA Today.
Local wine and cider tastings available 7 days a week, as well as wine by the
glass or bottle. Enjoy the large covered patio outside or spacious seating inside.
Check out our new menu!
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507.635.2331
507.361.3250
502 N. Main St.
2365 Commerce Dr. NW
Mantorville
Rochester
hubbellhouserestaurant.com
taphouse.com

A designated National Historic Site, The Hubbell House has been

Rochester Magazine’s Best Restaurant within 30 miles winner for the last
ten years. Our extensive menu features appetizers, sandwiches & salads, prime
& choice steaks, chops, fish & seafood, along with a vegetarian and a gluten free
menu. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday, closed Mondays. Reservations
appreciated.
The patio is open! The Tap House West End offers a variety of foods, signature
cocktails, specialty desserts, and 100 craft beers on tap, in a family-friendly
environment. Come check us out. We can’t wait to see you!

507-361-1208
10 East Center St, Rochester
skyway level
benedictsrochester.com
Outside dining available on 5th floor Terrace. Benedict’s is the place for
warm, approachable food with new takes on familiar dishes and killer
morning cocktails (it’s never too early). Great food and hospitality
shouldn’t be relegated to dinnertime, and at Benedict’s, we are ready to
champion the morning. Bring your family, become a part
of ours. Open 6:00am - 3:00pm daily.
507.252.9400
4040 28th St. NW
Rochester
northmrpizza.com
Open Monday thru Saturday 11am -8pm; Sunday’s noon-7pm. Order online for
take out, delivery available plus Door Dash, Chow Now and Slice. Daily Lunch
Slice Specials Mon-Sat 11-2. Watch for Slice Shack Opening soon! Grab a slice
and a soda in our convenient drive up. As always, house-made cheesecakes,
cookies and more. Available for eat-in, take out or delivery!

BLEU DUCK KITCHEN

& OYSTER BAR

20 4th St SE
Rochester 507-258-4663
507-322-6552 14 Fourth Street SW
Rochester
bleuduckkitchen.com
Coming Soon! Porch Fried Chicken Our kitchen sources local ingredients as much as possible. We strive to
Same great chicken, same delicious honey butter. Add to that an be innovative and welcome each customer as a friend hoping to create a
updated fast-casual environment and lots of delicious sandwiches, memorable experience. Check out our new Duck Truck. Looking for an
because our chicken is great in bread. We have added chicken wings, alternative route for your special day, business meeting or gathering we
smoked chicken bowls and more. Plus, find a full bar and milkshakes! can customize your event for you. For more info contact jenniferbecker@
Cluck yeah! bleuduckkitchen.com. Voted Rochester’s Best Restaurant 2019 and 2020.

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