amazing laid back atmosphere , food drinks and service from our waitress Alanah M! Food 60/40 burger rating 9/10 Fries 10/10 Baja bowl 9/10 light and easy on the tummy drinks were strawberry margarita 8/10 Everything nice soda 8/10 heavy but refreshing and delicious Service 11/10- Alanah was so nice and helpful with questions I had Will be coming back next year when we visit again read more

We were staying nearby so walked over for a late night cocktail as we had already eaten dinner. It was fairly busy for a weeknight but I suspect with the hospital across the street, they have plenty of visitors snd hospital staff who stop in after work. I really liked the bar & atmosphere. The patio looked nice but right in the busy street with construction so we elected to sit at the bar. There is a separate party/meeting room with a large screen tv if you are interested in renting out the space. Our bartender, Malik, was very friendly and attentive. He made a nice Old Fashion. Next time we are in town we will stop in for dinner and check out the food. read more

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Red Cow has undeniably wonderful burgers and sides. Every single burger has been fabulous. But the real story is their brunch! It is wonderful selection and quality while being at a great price point. Both in Rochester and the cities - this is a don't miss! read more

Ali was great as a bartender. Was super friendly and provided a great vibe to my experience while waiting for my party to join. The lycee martini was tasty and so was my adult hamburger meal. My friends love their pickles and we all demolished the cheese curds. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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Good service great food. The place is very nice. Parking is hard due to construction. The French onion soup is delicious but the bread is a bit much. The hamburgers are great. Pasta is perfect. Best grilled cheese you'll ever eat. Definitely go back! read more

I'd say this is a 4.5. Had dinner last night and lunch today. All quite tasty. Burger last night with bacon and grilled onions was very good. Patties are thin so I got a double. Fries were excellent. My colleagues had a burger and veggie burger. They enjoyed. For lunch takeout today I had a chicken club which was excellent. A bit spicy. Cole slaw too wet for me. Colleagues had the same and a Mediterranean salad with shrimp. It's was a bit pricey at about $64. The place itself has nice relaxed atmosphere and the staff is excellent!! read more

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! read more

Red Cow Rochester - Birria Burger - Sandwiches Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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

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). read more

Red Cow Rochester - Sandwiches Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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! read more

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Love, love, love this place!! The atmosphere, the food, the people who work here, all are stellar! Fantastic happy hour and whether you are seated at the bar, a booth or table the service is welcoming and professional. The server suggestions are much appreciated by me. Allie, she is always making suggestions that never disappoint and her food and drink descriptions always make one want them! Mark is also a standout with his "can do" and friendly service! The food is spectacular! My favorites are the burgers, the bowls and the steak frites! This place is not to be missed!! Recommend highly!! read more

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! read more

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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~ read more

Red Cow Rochester - Sandwiches Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Not my fav Rochester spot but we also came by pretty close to closing time. Atmosphere was pretty Blah and prices seemed a bit higher than other establishments near by. The outdoor patio looks nice and the location is nice and close to St.Marys. read more

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) read more

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Note that the manager sent me a gift card for my poor experience, which is great service--but I'm really wary to give them another shot. I can't afford an allergic reaction right now. read more

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!! read more

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

I felt terrible entering the restaurant 15 min before closing. (Red Cow was right by our hotel, and we checked in late.) They sat us and were super gracious. We were served and done 15 min after closing. No one was grumpy or rushing us - although we rushed ourselves. The waitress recommended the burger, and I thanked her. It was DELICIOUS! I used a fork and knife to eat it because of the many layers of cheese and flavorings. I also had soup which was tangy, cheesy, and rich. My husband is very particular about the heat of soup. His French onion was excellent and almost too hot to start. He loved it! We both appreciated the kindness of the staff and wish we had a Red Cow in our town! read more

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The waiter was very kind but we had to wait over 10 minutes before he came over. No one came to see us after we were seated for 10min. Food was pretty good. Nice lively atmosphere. read more

Easy access to some hotels. Pleasant check in staff. I had to wait for some time after being seated. The waiter seemed to get distracted with other tables who were seated after me. I would have rated it higher if the efficiency of wait staff was improved. I ordered the salmon burger which was fantastic. The restaurant seemed to be casual with mainly burgers and apps I was a little disappointed that the dessert options were limited. read more

Red Cow Rochester - Salmon burger with a side of Cole slaw - Sandwiches Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

We were looking forward to lovely consistent food based on our experience in St. Paul. And we were disappointed. The hamburgers were very salty and the sweet potatoes fries had no flavoring. The kids sliders were a wonderful size, but also a little overdone and salty for a kids meal. For as much as it costs to go out to eat, our expectations are higher. The service was a little spotty too. It didn't seem like they were busy when we walked in so we were surprised at how long it took to just get a hello. read more

Red Cow Rochester - 60/40 Burger and Sweet Potato Planks - Sandwiches Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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The service was amazing and so helpful with some dietary allergies. They were extremely kind and visit the table just enough to get what you need without overkill. All food and drinks were great!!! Absolutely recommend and will be returning. read more

Red Cow Rochester - Sandwiches Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Stopped here for lunch after visiting family at the Mayo. We were quickly seated. The drink menu had so much variety. From Kombucha to THC seltzers and a variety of mixed drinks with or without alcohol. Our waiter, James, was super friendly. Had all the jokes, and really made a point to provide us with excellent service. He suggested a few of his favorites, and they were definitely a hit! The berry ketchup with the cheese curds was a flavor combination that really worked though we weren't sure to begin with. The Elote was perfect. Honestly, we all really LOVED everything we tried! When back in the area we will definitely have to hit this spot again!! read more

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We stopped in for happy hour and a bite on a Tuesday, sat at the bar and had a few apps and cocktails. Had truly wonderful service from the bartender, Malik. Great drinks, prompt service and a very welcoming vibe. Food was really good and happy hour prices were very reasonable. Great experience and will definitely be back. read more

The menu is. It the same as the Cities and the promotions on line for Red Cow. The interior is not a very nice place. One feels like one is eating in a warehouse. read more

Had lunch at the Red Cow. We sat outside and ordered a Hague's salad with toasted cheese sandwich, coleslaw and tuna melt, and a frozen lemonade. Great atmosphere, wonderful food, and decent prices! read more

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Good recommendation by our server for the selection of our food. Server was very attentive, in fact probably too attentive. It was a Tuesday early evening and not crowded, as we were (3 of us) we're having a business-dinner meeting, and she would come to our table every 5-7 minutes to see if we were ready to place our dinner orders. We were discussing our meeting plan for Wednesday with a couple of beers and appetizers and finally we felt we "needed to place our order" Typical pub style layout for the restaurant. read more

Red Cow in Rochester, MN, tries very hard to be a nice restaurant at which to dine and they certainly get the food, cleanliness and service right! But when my friend and I visited on a Thursday evening around 7:30 PM, it was too noisy to carry on a conversation at a normal level. We both decided to order the Beet Salad and Baja. Bowl. Both were delectable! The portions were reasonable, not huge as most restaurants today usually serve. Certainly not large enough to split. I also ordered a glass of Moonshot Red Blend wine. They offer a 3 or 6 oz glass, which I didn't realize until after my bill was brought and I saw a $15 charge when I was expecting $7.50. I should have been asked for my amount preference rather than assuming I wanted the more expensive one. Other than that, our server was excellent and helpful. And the manager visited our table for a check-in and short chat. My four star review reflects my unhappiness of the noise level and the lack of communication. read more

We were ignored for at least 10 minutes when we were seated. They weren't even busy. Having to pay for parking kills me. Our food was okay. I can get better food and not pay for parking on a weekend for the same or less $$. read more

We have had several dining experiences here and all have been outstanding. The service stands out the most because we have had EXCEPTIONAL wait staff each time. The food is a close second. Our family has had a good swath of the menu, but the breakfast burrito off the brunch menu is the stuff burrito dreams are made of with a glorious side of creamy guac. The double barrel burger is their best seller for a reason. My kids all love the Chicken Sandwich. And though I'm not a milkshake person, my husband and kids definitely are and aren't shy about their feeling that these are among the very best of milkshakes. The only thing that yuu have to figure out is the parking but once you know where to go, it's actually pretty easy peasy...but my first time visiting I was very unsure about what I was doing. The garage is on the east side of the building. Get a ticket and go in and drive around to the big sign that point in the direction of the Red Cow. You'll enter through a "back door" but there's lots of signage to get you to the host stand. Don't let the tiny bit of figuring out parking deter you from a good meal. read more

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Service was great! Food was amazing! Great atmosphere. Had lemon drop martini and beer, Brie and fig tartine, fish and chips, house salad, French onion soup, universal burger, wings and chocolate torte. Not a bite left! read more

Red Cow Rochester - Brie and fig tartine - Sandwiches Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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

Marginal at best. Service was not great, it took a while for the food to come, and when it did, the burger was greasy and not any better than one could get at Culver's for a lot less money. I will not be going back again. The buffalo cauliflower, however was pretty good. read more

If you want a mediocre milkshake, this is NOT the place for you. Which meant it was perfect for me. We were directed here because of the food but my ice-cream loving self couldn't pass up a milkshake. It was creamy and had the perfect blend of ingredients-ice cream, brownie and caramel. My companion also tried the birthday cake and the chocolate and had no complaints. I only had a shake but my companion loved the burger and wings that he tried. It's no doubt why this place is popular. read more

Red Cow Rochester - Shakes! Chocolate and brownie - Sandwiches Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Service was great, seemed a little understaffed as our waitress was cleaning tables and looked really busy. The food was good, not great but good. The cheese curd appetizer was great and so was the chips and dip. I felt it was a little spendy because 5 people with 2 happy hour apps was $150 after tip. We will go again but probably not with my elderly mother and the two preteens all in all 4 out of 5 for this trip. read more

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Stopped by for apps and drinks prior to a comedy show at the civic center. Nice ambiance and tasty apps!

**Review for The Red Cow in Rochester:** The Red Cow in Rochester is a fantastic spot for happy hour! I tried two of their happy hour sliders. While the half pork slider wasn't to my taste--it reminded me too much of a Jimmy Dean sausage--the regular burger slider was absolutely fire! It was incredibly juicy and flavorful, definitely one of the best I've had. To top it off, the bartender was super friendly and made the experience even better. If I'm ever back in Rochester I'll definitely be back for more of that amazing burger and the great atmosphere. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more