
Rochester, MN’s Newest Downtown Restaurant Announces Opening Date
We learned in December of last year that a new restaurant was coming to downtown Rochester, MN in hopes of shaking things up a bit.
As I wrote in my first story announcing the new spot, "The owners are hoping to shake things up and bring something that I think is needed in the downtown area."
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New Sports Bar Coming to Downtown Rochester, MN
The new spot is called Lucky's Bar and Grill. It will be in the former 507 Public House/Half Barrel location in downtown Rochester on 1st Ave.
Outside of Lucky's in Rochester, MN - December 2024
They're moving fast in that building because about 2 months after we learned this was coming, they will already be opening!

It feels like so many times restaurants will announce they're coming and then it takes many months for them to open. It makes sense, there can sometimes be plenty of work that has to be done on the building. Also, I hear getting permits is a pain in the butt.
But Lucky's will be opening very soon and it's definitely going to be bringing something to downtown that I think we've been missing.
Outside of Lucky's in Rochester, MN - January 2025
Lucky's in Rochester, MN is Hoping to Shake-Up Downtown
Lucky's is "going to be a sports bar with affordable prices" that's locally owned and operated. There will be plenty of TVs to watch your favorite team and they'll have your usual sports bar food on the menu like burgers, wings, and pizza.
A big thing that they'll be bringing to downtown, though, is that the kitchen will be open until midnight, which I believe may be the only restaurant downtown open that late. They're also going to have music and dancing on the weekends, which is definitely something lacking in the downtown scene right now.
This inside is looking really good so far!
When is Lucky's in Rochester, MN Opening?
The official opening date for Lucky's is Monday, February 3rd at 11 AM.
I'm really excited for them to open and I hope they do well! We also have tons of other restaurants in Rochester that are delicious but inexpensive. Check them out!
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Gallery Credit: Carly Ross
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