300 First, 300 First Ave NW (3 blocks N of downtown), ☎ +1 507-281-2451, . New American. �
Chester's Kitchen and Bar, 111 S Broadway (Downtown in Galleria/Shops at University Square), ☎ +1 507 424-1211, . Traditional American with a twist, most popular restaurant in town. Voted Best Restaurant in Rochester Magazine poll in 2010 and 2011. �
City Cafe, 216 First Ave SW (Downtown), ☎ +1 507 289-1949, . Modern American. Voted Best Restaurant in Rochester Magazine poll in 2006, 2007, 2008. �
Michael's, 15 S Broadway (Downtown), ☎ +1 507 288-2020, . Traditional American, steaks. Go for the pictures of famous people on the wall who have eaten there. Voted Best Steak Dinner in Rochester Magazine poll in 2009. �
Pazzo (Redwood Room), 300 First Ave NW (3 blocks N of downtown), . M-Th 4:30 - 10:00PM, F-Su 4:30 - 11:00PM. Traditional and modern Italian. Below 300 First. Voted Best New Restaurant in Rochester Magazine poll in 2011. �
Pescara, 150 S Broadway (In Doubletree/Radisson hotel), ☎ +1 507 280-6900, . Opened (May 2009), probably the best seafood in town. Smallish but fancy dining area. �
Prescott, 1201 S Broadway (Crossroads shopping center), ☎ +1 507 536-7775, . Bistro-style French, casual but with great food. Smaller but excellent wine list. Voted Best Restaurant in Rochester Magazine poll in 2009. �
Söntés, 4 Third St SW (Downtown), ☎ +1 507-292-1628, . Tapas with extensive wine list, gourmet cheeses. �
Sushi Nishiki, 2854 41st St NW (by Target North), ☎ +1 507 292-1888. Wide variety of traditional and modern Sushi. Good selection of dishes, including some not very common dishes �
ZZest Market and Wine Café, 1190 16th St SW (South of Apache Mall), ☎ +1 507-424-0080, . New American. Most creative menu in town, changes daily. Part of a gourmet grocery store. �
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