The Redwood Room

First time at Redwood Room. The ambience is wonderful and our server, Nikki, was amazing! She was friendly, engaging and funny. The food was also amazing. We had the Swedish meatballs and the shrimp risotto. The bread basket was also delicious as was the bruschetta. We would recommend this place and we will be coming back. It’s a small place so we advise getting there at 5 when they open. Enjoy!

What’s not to like about this place that has been here since the 70’s! Live music (jazz the night I visited) and some excellent food and drinks!! Highly recommend the Boursin Chicken and the Risotto fritters which are unbelievable! I came here for the atmosphere and music but the food blew my socks off.

In the best possible way, this restaurant’s ambiance takes me back to a time before I was born. It is precisely the atmosphere other restaurants try to emulate. This place is the real deal. The staff is clearly passionate about the food they’re serving, and they should be — everything was wonderfully cooked and generously portioned. The menu offers a good selection without losing its identity. I knew we’d be okay when our server Nikki greeted with warm bread and good humor. We all left happy and planning the next thing to order. Perfect spot for date night or a casual night with friends!

Stopped in for dinner with friends and wow, we had an incredible experience. The food was incredible and the service was so friendly. We tried the chicken Milanese and the Malaysian chicken curry - both of which were phenomenal. The crème brûlée was probably one of the best I’ve ever had. The complimentary warm bread with house infused rosemary olive oil and freshly hand grated Parmesan was also top tier. Nikki was funny, friendly and very helpful! The live music complimented the atmosphere perfectly. 12/10 would go back.

Great relaxing upscale place to go. Live music, our server Nicky was fantastic. Good drinks, great food, and the dessert was delicious!!! 😋 😋 😋 😋 😋 😋

We had the tandoori rolls, Thai fusion pizza, and the flank steak. They were all very good but the rolls and pizza were particularly unique. The live music was a great fit for the dark and moody spot. Great little date night for some local live music, great service, and a solid meal.

I ordered the Malaysian Chicken and Vegetables Curry over white rice and it was outstanding. The atmosphere was warm and cozy. A fantastic evening. It had to be the best meal I've had in Rochester. The service was impeccable and I can't wait to go back and try another dish, although I'm tempted to reorder the same dish it was so good.

Wandered in here for dinner with two friends and ended up loving this place! We started with a round of Prosecco. The complimentary bread was warm and fresh. Nicki recommended the chicken Milanese which was amazing. Not too heavy and the perfect amount of food. I will definitely be back! The atmosphere is perfect for dinner with friends.

Our realtor suggested we end our day of house hunting in this cozy place that offered a little hint of a speak easy vibe! We decided to kick off our Saturday night on the town with some old fashions and two appetizers. All of it was FANTASTIC! The drink was not only well prepared, but it came with a generous pour... and the apps were delicious. We will come here often in the future as we enjoyed the live music and intimate tables that offered an adult evening of fun and romance.

Ask for Nicky! She will make your dinner out over the top!! Great food, live music, quiet murmuring of people having fun! Nicky divided up our meal, served separately. Always a sign to me if quality. The Shrimp Cajun dish was superb!

The food delicious (though smaller portions) and atmosphere is cozy and nice. Definitely a little, hidden gem that's been around since 1978! especially with the live, acoustic music almost nightly.

We had a very nice dinner listening to music here. It's located downstairs from pizzeria above... Started with good drinks, including my amazing old fashioned!!! Appys of bruschetta and risotto balls were both very good. Bruschetta with basil we're 5 small pieces, but great basil flavor. Risotto balls were good with nice sauce. We ordered salad, pizza and chicken for our food. Although the Thai pizza is one of their best sellers, none of us liked it or would order it again. Just strange flavors for a pizza on a different texture of herb flavored crust. Great service and a nice evening!

A hidden gem! There was amazing local music tonight, a great feature. I had two appetizers, both delicious. The service was very friendly and efficient. I am here for work for a bit and will definitely be back.

This is a small unassuming restaurant just at the edge of the core downtown area, but it was worth a visit. The menu offers American style dishes with choices for everyone, though quite limited for vegetarians. The portions are large but they permit sharing. In our case they were more than willing to split the grilled salmon in the kitchen for no extra charge. The salmon was delicious and was served with buttered rice and steamed vegetables on the side. The ambiance is geared towards the younger crowd with dim lighting and tables close together. We asked to be seated under a lamp so we could see each other and the menu!

Small intimate atmosphere. Classic and strong cocktails. My sazerac was bitter and indeed on point. Star of the visit was the night's special, a lamb curry stew over jasmine rice. Piano singer added a welcome jazzy soundtrack to the cozy ambiance. Prices were reasonable - entrees including steak were under $30. Highly recommend.

The Redwood Room is a winner in food, service, and ambiance categories. We had a great meal. I had a pizza and my wife had a chicken-basil pasta dish with a wonderful light sauce. Our server was excellent and all patrons seemed to be getting excellent service. But the ambience was what really did it for me. A little dark, excellent jazz duo playing great music at a reasonable volume. Really enjoyed the speakeasy vibe. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Rochester.

This a a great place for date night! The staff is amazing! The atmosphere is incredible takes you back in time been there twice and the live music has been incredible! Had the apple sauce pork chops this past visit one of the best I have ever tasted, completely amazing!

Food is great and the staff are always great. The live music makes the mood too. The Embry Old Fashioned is one of, if not the best, anywhere.

The Redwood Room is truly a hidden gem in Rochester, MN. Its cozy atmosphere and pleasant ambience make it an ideal spot for a romantic date or a casual night out with friends. Live music is often played, adding to the welcoming vibe. I have tried several dishes here and found the salmon, chicken Milanese, and creamy Cajun sauté to be particularly delicious. I highly recommend the latter with fettuccini or pasta instead of rice. They will happily accommodate your request if you ask. It's been around for a while and i remember even as a kid coming a few times with my parents to celebrate birthdays. Definitely a place to try if you are in the area.

Started with the Risotto Fritters, which were good. Went with the Apple Cider Pork for dinner, which was terrific and tender. The potatoes were done well and serving size was reasonable with 4 medallions. Also, tried the carrot cake for dessert. It's a huge portion and should be shared. This was a denser carrot cake, but moist with a nice cream cheese frosting. Nice selection of beer and wine as well. Reasonably priced for the quality. Definitely recommend.

We took a risk and tried this place last night. Wow so happy we did it was amazing! Every dish we ordered was delicious even the pizza my husband got. We are super particular about pizza and this passed the test. Enjoyed the atmosphere with the guy singing too.

Great atmosphere loved the food and drinks. Loved the musician too. Perfect for date night.

Great ambiance, drink and atmosphere. The food was a pleasant surprise. My wife had the sesame spinach salad and loved the flavor mix. I went straight for dessert and had the creme brûlée. The dessert was good but not much different than any other creme brûlée.

O. M. G. Having been away from Rochester for almost 20 years, I thought the Redwood Room would surely have been closed. It's not. And I am grateful it hasn't changed one bit! Amazing food. Incredible Old Fashioneds. Same brilliant speakeasy decor. Much has changed in the world over the 20 years I was away. Thankfully, perfection doesn't need any changes.

Located across the street from the Hyatt house hotel. This is a nice little spot. The restaurant is small, lower level, rustic dining room with a bar. People are friendly. Quiet live music. Excellent food. Good service! Good for people of all ages. The Redwood Room stands out compared to others.

This place is in the basement of the building also occupied by Tilda's pizza. They are not one restaurant. Very neat ambiance vibe. Music when there is a nice background to enjoy while dining and not be too loud to be obnoxious. Nicki our server has awesome customer service skills and very friendly. This was our second visit while here at Mayo. We had pizza the first time and spinach salad. Both were very good so this time we decided on pasta dishes and a large spinach salad again that we shared. The pasta dishes were also very good. Wine and cocktails also good. Highly recommend.

Great local Owned cozy and peaceful restaurant with great drinks great food great music. It's our favorite!

Music and food were both great. Met up with some friends here and the dip was so good. Fresh bread. Great music. Not too quiet where you couldn't hear it but not too loud you couldn't talk with people at your table. Prices aren't too bad and the drinks were delicious. I could see myself bringing friends here or being a regular if I lived closer

I have to be honest, I'm a little conflicted as my wife and I have been here a handful of times and have always had a great experience. In fact this seems to be the place we always select for a special date night. However we came last night and were disappointed. It felt like we waited to be seated for a time that was most convenient for them despite having plenty of open tables. When we got our food it was incredible, however the portions seemed significantly smaller then in the past. The waitress was nice but definitely showed no sense of urgency and worked at her own pace. Overall it felt like it wasn't what it use to be. Perhaps an off night.

Mediterranean pizza was very good. Ambiance was nice and we enjoyed the music. Overall, not a bad place to eat

Absolutely love this place. Its earned its way to being my favorite restaurant in town. Amazing food. Always great service. Atmostphere is something you cant find anywhere else in town. Just do yourself a favor and give it a try. You will not regret it!

Oh my God. Have I not done a review on the Redwood room yet? Because this is the easiest place in town to take for granted. For starters, you enter down a flight of stairs into a dark, wood paneled room, presumably much of the wood is of the redwood variety. Once there, you are greeted by a cheerful but not overly cheerful hostess or host who leads you to a nice solid Midwestern table made of --dare I guess-- Redwood? No I really don't think the tables are made of redwood. But it would be easy to take for granted, because you can almost forget you are in Rochester once you are down in the red room. But the food is delicious and prepared fresh and one at a time, and the service is always first rate. There is also some high-quality and low-key live music going on most evenings and you would be crazy to come to Rochester and miss the Redwood room. As newish vegans, my wife and I like to order the spinach salad (hold the bacon,) but I've seen omnivores enjoying all kinds of delicious meat and pasta dishes etc.

Mariah did amazing! She was so kind and welcoming. Recommend the apps & pizza!! Margarita was good too

This restaurant is a neighborhood gem. It is located in the lower level of a building that has a pizzeria on the main level-- do not confuse the two. The Redwood Room has an eclectic menu with a number of fine choices--quality of the food is excellent and the service is very good. Located across the street from the Hyatt House hotel. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Ate here the other night for the first time and had a really nice experience - it's great for a casual night out. Atmosphere is super cozy and welcoming. Very down-to-earth vibe, live music, and really friendly wait staff. Good drinks and good comfort food. We enjoyed our night and will be back!

I really love the redwood room. Small and Cozy atmosphere. Live music. Good food. We personally like sitting at the bar, but the space is small enough that the dining area is great too. Last evening we had the chicken Milanese and the lamb curry. The lamb curry is amazing - tender and so much flavor in the dish, we've ordered it a few times. The chicken was good, almost great, but lacked a bit of flavor. I added some salt to the buttery noodles and that kicked it up a notch. We also had the peanut butter chocolate cake for desert and that was delicious! We keep coming back to this place.

Most romantic setting in town; very low key & personal. Excellent food prepared by the Best Chef in Rochester, the serving staff are all outstanding, and the main bartender is phenomenal (she knows her stuff). And there's live music! Management put together a miracle here and the entire experience shows it.

Horrible experi3nce with the family. We were told the wait was 45 minutes ended up waited for one hour 45 minutes before we were seated. The hostess even tried to lie about her mentioning of the 45 minute wait and was not sincere on her apologies. Food was mediocre, the venue was too cold and the service was horrible. Not worth it. Do not go!

Do not go, you have to wait for hour forty five minutes to be seated and they do not even care about that you wait that long, I was initially told that my wait is 45 minutes, followed up three times and they said there's nothing they can do, I felt the apology was not even sincere at all.

Last time I ordered from y'all was through either door dash or grub hub. My order was messed up, I called asking to speak to a manager and was told there was no manager on duty. They asked for a call back number which I gave but never heard from the manager. It's not like ordering from burger king where things cost a dollar or two. This is considered a high class restaurant in Rochester. A dish costs 20$ an appetizer 9-10$. These are the times where a good manger would do what's needed to bring a customer back but I didn't even get a call back. I haven't ordered from y'all since.

Best thin crust pizzas in town. Thai Fusion pizza or Oktoberfest pizza - sooooo good!

All aspects of this place are fair, except the service which is good. The drink & beer offerings are very minimal. Our pizza and salad were ok, but nothing more. This is one of those places that tries to provide a unique atmosphere but simply doesn't pull it off well.

Heavenly, decadent and just flat out amazing! The cider pork was so tender, juicy and sat on a bed of bacon topped mashed potatoes. The duck meatloaf was also out of this world rich flavorful yumminess. Can not wait to come back and try more dishes. Live music was the perfect topper. Great place for date night.

This place is an amazing hidden gem. The service was top notch and the food was amazing. Definitely a place you go if you want drinks and food and to enjoy conversation. There's live music and the noise is perfectly fine to talk and eat and not feel overwhelmed. Loved the dark and quirky interior

This place has sentimental value for me. He took me here on our first date, and we've come here every year to re-celebrate (even the year they went through their identity crisis and switched to Pazzo for a minute). The food has always been delicious! The bread you get before the meal is awesome! I've tried quite a few of their dishes, and have really liked everything I've tried. I do wish they'd add a few changing seasonal dishes, as the menu is small and never seems to change. We'd probably come more often if they did. My favorite entree so far has been the ahi tuna. I love the relish that comes with it! The appetizers we've tried have also been good. The Risotto Fritters are really good, but the crab dip has probably won me over as far as favorites go! So much crab, and so tasty! And pairs really well with the bread that comes with it! Another plus is they have live music. It's always been decent to really good, and adds to the date-night atmosphere. See you next year Redwood Room! Thanks for the many years of wonderful memories!

Restaurant owner is not monitoring this restaurant and the food quality is poor. If you had not been here do not waste your time.

A quaint but elegant restaurant. To enter the building you must walk across a railroad track, up a stair or two to the front door, and then down a flight of stairs once in the building. Your curiosity will spike wondering what you will be greeted with next... you find at the base of those stairs a dimly lit eating area, candles in the center of every table, outdoorsy chalkboard art, glasses dangling from the ceiling near the bar, rustic furniture, and a small stage near the back where live music is in progress. Once you order your drink, a plate of warm bread is brought to the table with oil and fresh Parmesan cheese. Several menu entrees include chicken, salmon, a steak, salads, and a list of gourmet pizza options to name a few. My husband had the Coq Au Vin entree ($17?) and I had the bruschetta ($7?) w/a bowl of tomato basil soup ($5?). Delicious!!! Would recommend for anyone wanting a low key & comfortable night out on the town. Two grievances: the bathrooms were a bit tattered and dust bunnies lingered around but nothing too out of sorts with the atmosphere to keep us from coming back in the future, or giving anything less than a five star review. Lastly, the staff were very friendly and attentive.

I really don't understand all of the lower reviews for this place. In the decade I've been coming to the Redwood Room, I've never once had a bad meal or a bad service experience. I've been to restaurants in most of the major cities in the United States and get to eat delicious cuisine once or twice a week in Minneapolis, where there's a 4 or 5 star restaurant on every corner, and Redwood Room compares favorably to the best I've been to, both in atmosphere and food quality. I've lost count of how many times I've had the apple cider pork. It's one of my top 5 dishes I've had anywhere, in any restaurant. The combination of the always tender pork, the perfect garlic mashed potatoes, the chunks of bacon, and the just-right sweetness of the apple cider reduction is out of this world. The texture is perfect. The flavor profile is perfect. The dish is perfect. It's not presented in a fancy manner, but who cares when the food is this good? Because I normally get the above mentioned dish when I visit, I've only tasted bites of the other food from whoever I've gone with. With that said, I've been impressed with every dish I've tried, which has to be close to the entire menu at this point. All of the pasta dishes are fantastic and unique (the sauce on the basillini is divine), the meat dishes, including duck, flank steak, various chicken plates, and every kind of fish under the sea, have always been cooked to perfection and seasoned well (the arugula salsa on the flank steak is a welcomed kick in the winter time), and the Neapolitan pizzas are some of the best I've had of the style (pesto chicken, for the win). I don't know what kind of crack they put in their warm bread/olive oil/Parmesan cheese, but that stuff is addicting. I would seriously pay for this bread. I dare you to find many restaurants where you would say that. The apps are great, too. Risotto fritters, gumbo fritters, and crab dip are all superbly executed and just the right amount of food for a pre-meal warmup. On top of that, they also have a great bar menu with some good beers on tap and in bottles, as well as a super wine menu. The in-house music has generally been fitting and not too loud...a nice addition to any romantic dinner outing, which is also enhanced by the perfect lighting. And for the reviews saying they need to change their menu more often, they DO have rotating specials. Why change the majority of the menu that works and is executed well, especially when everybody was clamoring for this specific menu to come back when this was Pazzo for a bit?Seriously, this restaurant has it all. The Redwood Room is a Rochester staple and can compete with any restaurant I've had throughout the country. Restaurants like this, Pescara, and ZZest are badly needed in the Rochester community, and I hope Redwood Room is around for the decades to come.

Great place to go on a date night! They have great live music. Delicious appetizers, my favorite is the Artichoke Pâté. The bread is to die for, specially with the cheese and olive oil that they bring to your table! Entrees are mouthwatering, and come in perfect size portions. They don't get 5 stars because the menu never changes, they should change it, even if a little bit, every season.

The vegetarian chili and Italian pizza were just ok. Nothing to brag about. The restaurant was too small (10-15 dinner tables) for the woman they had singing and playing guitar. Also, the sound of her microphone(s) was much too loud. When she finished, they played excellent background music at the appropriate sound level. I originally intended to go to "300 First," but accidentally found the "Redwood Room" on the floor beneath. If you could give halves, I'd give a 3.5.

What a great Monday night! In town and decided to try it out. May not have top stats, but the reviews were good. There were 4 in our party. Mike and Lance started out with their special Manhattan and we had wine. Our server was knowledgeable and knew the menu well. Mike ordered the famous apple pork and split it with his significant other. They swapped out the mashed potatoes for their special rice and said they thought it went better with the pork than the potatoes would have. Lance had the peppers rustica and it was soooo good. Tasted very fresh. I had the chicken Milanese and that was a home run. There was a whole chicken breast split, breaded with panko crumbs and deep fried. They wee so moist and crunchy. It came with fettuccini in a garlic wine sauce and the two couldn't have been more perfect. Would order again in a heart beat. Now for the clincher......they had a 3giy folky jazz band! They were awesome, Jazzease. Who would of thought on a Monday night. Obviously I would highly recommend.

This is our go to restaurant. I suggested this place for a work party. The waitress was HORRIBLE! She kept interrupting our meal by reaching across the table instead of walking around. Never once came back to ask how the meal was. The food was not the normal, it was sub par. I won't make this a recommendation again. Big let down!

All ages, including a family are welcome! This is a must see place! Highly recommended. You wouldn't need nothing else. It was a relaxing evening. I will definitely be back in the future. Go eat now!

I probably shouldn't post this, as this is one of the best kept secrets in Rochester. Very intimate, seated promptly, musician introduced himself to each table. Honest, admiring he didn't know songs requested. He was very good, acoustic guitar, singer, from somewhere Over the Rainbow, Judy Garland. To California Hotel, eagles, both creative. Put cash in glass, pick up his CD. Food fantastic, I had curry meatballs, potatoes. It seemed like a Swedish/Chinese dish, my wife had Steak and blue cheese mashed potatoes. Great way to spend a 44th aniversery. We found bathrooms clean, maybe this resturant actually reads the reviews. Only two negatives, Cocktails not great. If I had been more specific, they may have been better. They aren't open for lunch. To us it is a must, if you are in Rochester in the evening.

Fabulous meal and great jazz music. The drinks were on point and the place has a really nice dark/ soulful vibe.

Wow what an understated gem. My husband and I were in Rochester for just one night. I read the reviews and decided to try. We started with the Risotto Fritters which were yummy. For dinner I had the Chicken Vesuvio which was pure comfort food. My husband had the Sausage Pepper Rustica which he said was outstanding. The live music was very nice, not over bearing for this small comfortable space. Excellent restaurant. I do not know when we will find ourselves In Rochester again but I highly recommend this great restaurant to those who do.

What can I say.. What a pleasant surprise. Far above average food for a lounge.. My flat iron came with an awesome wine sauce on top and a side of blue cheese mashed.. Perfection as far as I am concerned. My dinner mates salmon and pork medallions were good to but the flat iron was the star.. It's a little strange when you come in and immediately go into the basement into what looks at first glance like a dark pub. Then you are surprised when you see the menu.. No pun fare here. And to top it with a cherry the price is right on the button.. My killer steak cost less than an over seasoned price of meat at the outback. If you are in downtown Rochester GO HERE!