Tracey's Guidebook
Food scene
My favorite dish is not on the menu! It’s called chicken fiorentina….pasta with chicken with wine, lemon, garlic, spinach, and cheese.
25 locals recommend
Victoria's Ristorante & Wine Bar
7 1st Ave SWMy favorite dish is not on the menu! It’s called chicken fiorentina….pasta with chicken with wine, lemon, garlic, spinach, and cheese.
Ootori Sushi
2665 Commerce Drive NorthwestMy daughters’ favorite roll is the JA roll! I love the asparagus tempura.
The food is amazing and the menu is always changing so it’s hard to recommend one item! They have an amazing happy hour menu of food and drinks and dinner is always delicious. Do not miss their desserts! (Or go just for dessert!) They are made by a local baker and are divine! You can’t get them anywhere else right now.
23 locals recommend
Bleu Duck Kitchen
14 4th St SWThe food is amazing and the menu is always changing so it’s hard to recommend one item! They have an amazing happy hour menu of food and drinks and dinner is always delicious. Do not miss their desserts! (Or go just for dessert!) They are made by a local baker and are divine! You can’t get them anywhere else right now.
Locally owned firebrick pizza! I love the margherita pizza, Caesar salad, and pi-knots.
Pi Wood-Fired Pizza
3932 Marketplace Dr NWLocally owned firebrick pizza! I love the margherita pizza, Caesar salad, and pi-knots.
My daughter’s favorite Indian restaurant in the city. The naan is amazing!
12 locals recommend
India Garden Restaurant
1107 N Broadway AveMy daughter’s favorite Indian restaurant in the city. The naan is amazing!
Quick inexpensive and fresh Classic Mediterranean fare. My hubby’s fave is the gyro pita, salad and rice with a side of fries.
36 locals recommend
Nupa
1035 Civic Center Dr NWQuick inexpensive and fresh Classic Mediterranean fare. My hubby’s fave is the gyro pita, salad and rice with a side of fries.
The best burgers in Rochester by far! I love the Classic burger. ❤️
7 locals recommend
Hot Chip Burger Bar
1190 16th St SWThe best burgers in Rochester by far! I love the Classic burger. ❤️
This is a sandwich shop only open for breakfast and lunch. My family’s favorite sandwiches. Brownies are delish too!
6 locals recommend
City Market
212 1st Ave SWThis is a sandwich shop only open for breakfast and lunch. My family’s favorite sandwiches. Brownies are delish too!
Yum! Poké
9 3rd Avenue NorthwestI order the Hawaii bowl but there are many options! Lives up to its name!
New and modern space with a large menu. Nightclub some nights and drag brunches on the weekend.
CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar (Rochester)
New and modern space with a large menu. Nightclub some nights and drag brunches on the weekend.
Olde Brick House
Great fish and chips and other delicious comfort food!
Sightseeing
Plummer House
1091 Plummer Ln SWBeautiful summertime outdoor space. Great for photos.
Beautiful Home of the Sisters of St Francis who were instrumental in building the first hospital of Mayo Clinic.
6 locals recommend
Assisi Heights Spirituality Center
1001 14th St NWBeautiful Home of the Sisters of St Francis who were instrumental in building the first hospital of Mayo Clinic.
A beautiful historic home that is part of the Mayo legacy. Tours are offered during certain times of the years. It's nice to drive by as well.
34 locals recommend
Mayowood Mansion
3720 Mayowood Rd SWA beautiful historic home that is part of the Mayo legacy. Tours are offered during certain times of the years. It's nice to drive by as well.
Activities
The nearest snowboarding and skiing. Located 1 hour from Rochester. My daughters love it here. They offer equipment rental and lessons for children and adults!
14 locals recommend
welch village
26685 County 7 BlvdThe nearest snowboarding and skiing. Located 1 hour from Rochester. My daughters love it here. They offer equipment rental and lessons for children and adults!
Cascade Lake Park
88 23rd Ave SWGreat place for a walk around the lake.
Very cool exhibits that showcase local artists and traveling exhibits!
44 locals recommend
Rochester Art Center
30 Civic Center Dr SEVery cool exhibits that showcase local artists and traveling exhibits!
FREE Sunday night concerts in the park! The summer 2022 schedule includes En Vogue, Nur-D, Brittney Spencer, Mavis Staples, John Waite, and more!
Down By The Riverside
30 Civic Center Dr SEFREE Sunday night concerts in the park! The summer 2022 schedule includes En Vogue, Nur-D, Brittney Spencer, Mavis Staples, John Waite, and more!