While it resides inside the Marriott, the new restaurant is anything but typical hotel fare. Designed and operated by the Kahler Hospitality Group, North Stone Kitchen aims to stand on its own as a community-first dining destination serving everyone from downtown workers and Mayo visitors to date-night diners and food-focused locals.
The restaurant replaces the long-closed Salute Wine Bar on the Peace Plaza side of the hotel. A complete renovation is transforming the space into a light, modern atmosphere with sleek white tiles, warm copper accents, and inviting lounge seating near the bar. The dining room will seat over 130 guests, with thoughtful layout choices meant to balance comfort and style.
North Stone Kitchen’s menu embraces classic American dishes with a distinctly Midwestern (and seasonal) twist. Guests can expect elevated staples like pan-seared walleye, pork chops, and a house-crafted salmon entrée. A variety of shareable startersincluding what’s already being teased as “big, bold cheese curds” anchor the appetizer menu.
Notably, the restaurant will feature the signature “Marriott Burger,” described as juicy, savory, and uniquely crafted for the brand.
Beyond dinner, North Stone Kitchen will also offer a fast-casual “grab & go” section. This side concept caters to the bustling Mayo crowd and downtown professionals with self-checkout salads, sandwiches, and fresh-made breakfast items all available for dine-in or takeaway.
The bar program will highlight inventive cocktails and Minnesota-made brews, while the dining experience focuses on casual elegance. Whether you're meeting a friend, catching up after work, or grabbing a solo breakfast before an early appointment, the restaurant is clearly designed with flexibility in mind.
Weekday service will run from 6:30 AM through the evening, while weekends will focus more on the dinner crowd. Reservations are officially open
With construction complete and staff fully trained, guests can now experience what many are calling one of the freshest additions to Rochester’s culinary scene in years.
In a city where much of the downtown culinary scene still caters to high-turnover traffic, North Stone Kitchen signals a shift: a space designed to feel like part of the neighborhood, not just a stopover.
Now, residents and visitors alike can head to Peace Plaza with their appetites ready North Stone Kitchen is officially open and bringing one of the freshest flavors downtown has seen in years.
This article was made with assistance from AI