Spending time with the team is always a lot of fun, but it can also cause some difficulties when mealtime rolls around. Not only do you need to find a restaurant that has enough space to fit everyone. You want the menu to be a people-pleaser, too. Fortunately, there are several Rochester, MN, restaurants that are great for groups, running the gamut from burger spots and pizza joints to a food hall with almost as many options as there is space.
Group-Ready Restaurants in Rochester, MN
Looking for a place to take your team after a tournament at the Mayo Civic Center, a sporting event or any other get-together? These group-friendly Rochester, MN, restaurants are sure to fit the bill.
BB’s Pizzaria
When you’re looking for a meal that everyone can enjoy, pizza is almost always a good bet. BB’s Pizzaria cooks up Minnesota-style pies featuring a not-too-thick and not-too-thin crust and sauce slathered all the way to the edge. Seating is available for up to 150 people, and sports teams are always welcome. To speed up your dining experience, calling ahead is highly recommended, as is ordering single-topping pizzas. Group discounts may be offered, so be sure to ask. If that wasn’t enough to convince you, BB’s is also home to a small arcade with a handful of games to entertain your team.
Address: 3456 East Circle Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Brothers Bar & Grill
For a laidback atmosphere, an award-winning breakfast and a selection of bar bites that are perfect for picky eaters, reserve a spot for your team at Brothers Bar & Grill. Located less than a mile from the Mayo Civic Center, this family-friendly Rochester restaurant is known for its all-day breakfast. However, other comfort-food favorites like sandwiches, wraps and brisket burgers are also available. Call ahead, at least the day before, to have the restaurant set up long tables for your group to sit at while you eat and watch whatever sport is playing on one of the many TVs.
Address: 812 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904
Chip Shots
Want a fun place to celebrate the end of a tournament? Your team is sure to have a (pickle)ball at Chip Shots. Serving up crowd-pleasers like pizza, burgers, melts and chicken breast baskets, as well as sports simulators, ping pong tables, cornhole, and pickleball courts, this interactive eatery is a great place to blow off some steam before heading back home. Contact the restaurant ahead of time to reserve a space.
Address: 3708 N Broadway Ave Suite 140, Rochester, MN 55906
Fat Willy’s Bar and Grill
Looking for something other than your typical burger, sandwiches, wraps and pizza? (Don’t worry, those are still available here, too.) Then, take your team to Fat Willy’s Bar and Grill. Although it’s one of the further Rochester restaurants on this list, it’s worth it for its unique shrimp boils. Available for groups of 4 to 50 people, this shareable family-style meal is as fun to eat as it is tasty. Think mounds of potatoes, corn on the cob, shrimp and sausage all laid across butcher paper like an edible table centerpiece. Seating is also abundant, with space for up to 200 when the patio is open.
Address: 4325 Maine Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Five West Kitchen + Bar
For a team-friendly restaurant that’s a cut above the rest, reserve a spot for your group at Five West Kitchen + Bar. Offering a wide-ranging elevated bar food and other cozy dishes from breakfast to dinner, this popular eatery has something for everyone. Both indoor and heated outdoor seating is available, as is a private dining room with space for up to 50. Just make sure you reach out to them ahead of time to reserve it. To make ordering easy, go for one of their customizable buffet options.
Address: 1991 Commerce Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Pasquale’s Neighborhood Pizzeria
Need somewhere to carb load before a big game or refuel after a tournament? It doesn’t get much better than fat, New York-style slices from Pasquale’s Neighborhood Pizzeria. With made-from-scratch dough crafted from only four ingredients and high-quality toppings (gluten-free crusts, vegan meats, dairy-free cheese and crustless keto pizzas are also available), they have everything you need to leave you full and happy. Reservations are not accepted, but you are welcome to call ahead to secure their party room for your group.
Address: 130 5th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Purple Goat
With a sprawling seating area with space for around 250 people, from the massive dining room to the expansive patio to the private party room, Purple Goat is a spacious spot for your team meal. The menu here runs the gamut from classic flavors to slightly more creative twists on burgers, sandwiches and pasta, making it an ideal choice for kids and adults alike. The children’s menu is also the most extensive on the list. Contact the restaurant ahead of time to reserve a spot for your group.
Address: 3708 N Broadway Ave Suite 160, Rochester, MN 55906
Taco JED
Featuring a colorful atmosphere and a short but sweet menu of outside-the-box tacos, Taco JED is a hidden gem and a fun spot for a casual team meal. Just three minutes down the road, or a 16-minute walk, from the Mayo Civic Center, this local taco joint offers a welcome departure from the typical burgers and pizza offered at other group-friendly Rochester restaurants. Plentiful seating is available, as is breakfast on weekend mornings.
Address: 808 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904
Whistle Binkies North and South
When you’re eating with a group, a restaurant with an extensive menu is key—and that’s just what you’ll find at Whistle Binkies Pub. With two Rochester locations, Whistle Binkies Olde World Pub on the north side of town and Whistle Binkies On the Lake to the south, there’s sure to be room for your team at at least one of them. Both locations are expansive, with reservations accepted for as many as 100. Just as sprawling is the menu, offering sandwiches, pasta, burgers, wraps, bowls and more. Free (and very tasty!) popcorn is available for diners to snack on while they wait for their meal.
Address: Old World Pub – 3120 Wellner Dr NE #4905, Rochester, MN 55906, On the Lake – 247 Woodlake Dr, Rochester, MN 55904
Wildwood Sports Bar & Grill
There is no shortage of space at this group-friendly restaurant. Situated just across the highway from the Apache Mall, Wildwood Sports Bar & Grill boasts 150 seats in the dining room alone, as well as 75 more on the patio. The menu here is as palate-pleasing as it gets, with a wide array of bar bites like chicken wings, tacos, pizza, burgers, bowls and sandwiches. Reservations are available for groups as large as 40.
Address: 1517 16th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
The Workshop Food Hall & Bar
Worried about finding a menu to please everyone on your team? Then The Workshop Food Hall & Bar is for you. Offering plenty of seating, a private dining room, four different restaurants, a dessert shop and a full-service bar, as well as a convenient location just over a mile from the Mayo Civic Center, there is sure to be something for everyone. Items on offer include burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and wraps, street tacos, burritos, quesadillas and both Minnesota- and Detroit-style pizza.
Address: 1232 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Zadeos Pizza
Located less than two miles from the Mayo Civic Center, Zadeos Pizza is just an easy five-minute drive away. The restaurant is a Rochester institution and has been family-owned and operated for three generations. A party room is available for groups of up to 25 people to use for free, with a minimum food-and-beverage purchase of $50. All you need to do is call ahead to reserve it. Pizzas can be ordered off the menu, or a buffet is also available from 11 AM to 1:30 PM on Tuesday to Saturday.
Address: 1021 15th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Where do you like to go for a big group meal in Rochester? Leave a comment below!
Have an activity near Rochester, MN to add to our calendar? Submit your event here!
