Location: Waconia
Top Things to do in Waconia
6 Food & Drink in Waconia That You Shouldn't Miss
Waconia (/wəˈkoʊniːə/ wə-KOHN-ee-ə), a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The city's population is 11,480 as of 2013.
Restaurants in Waconia
1. The Winery at Sovereign Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Sovereign Estate is a family owned winery and vineyard located on the North Shore of Lake Waconia. Producing award winning European styled wines and serving bistro foods in the Tasting Room. The Willow Room hosts fine dining at the Friday Night Supper Club in the fall and winter season. Pavilion tent is available for corporate events and receptions. Concerts and live entertainment through out spring and summer season.
Reviewed By donih
We went to Waconia and toured two wineries this one and Schram Vineyards. We loved Sovereign estates - it was busy with live music and had a good vibe. We did wine tasting and they also have a distillery - the view is pretty over the vineyards and nice area to stroll. The grounds were pet friendly which was nice to see people and their pups. Enjoyed the wine and the music. Tastings were inexpensive but the food was limited here. Maybe because it was a live concert so perhaps in fairness maybe food items were different today. Still a fun place to go. If this was helpful to you I would love a thumbs up. Thanks!!
2. Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Family-run business creating award-winning wine and small batch custom brews in a beautiful vineyard setting! Minnesota's First Winery and Brewery. Open Year-Round for Tastings, Flights and Wine Bottle Sales. Please see website for our most current hours and event schedule.
Reviewed By ItsJustMeand3 - Minneapolis, United States
The wine was tasty and the setting is beautiful. The cat on the grounds adds an extra level of cute!
3. Waconia Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By F3632FCdenisef - Norwood, United States
We took family visiting from out of town to experience the craft beers. Some had flights, others a specific beer, but all enjoyed their choice! The weather was perfect so we sat on the patio and mingled with the other visitors. Definitely family friendly with a neighborly ambience. We'll be making this a favorite! Only potential enhancement would be to add a limited appetizer offering.
4. J. Carver Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
J. Carver Distillery, located in Waconia, MN is a grain to glass distillery that produces a broad variety of unique and exceptional spirits including bourbon, rye whiskey, apple brandy, barrel gin, vodka, gin, and liqueurs. We explore whatever unique inputs are available in Minnesota and produce products that are noticeably different and exceptional. Tours are available and provide an overview of our grain-to-glass approach and allow visitors an opportunity to see the stills, mash tun, fermentation tanks, and barrel house. A tasting of 3 spirits is included with the tour for customers 21 years of age or older. Craft cocktails are served in the expansive cocktail lounge.
5. Parley Lake Winery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Local winery crafting award-winning wines from cold-hardy grapes developed by the University of Minnesota. We are SEASONAL; OPEN MAY - DECEMBER.
6. 10,000 Lakes Limo
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
Tours are done in a 28 passenger bus or 10 passenger limo. Lunch is provided by 10,000 Lakes Limo and catered through Mackenthun's Fine Foods of Waconia. We have specific dates for brewery and vineyard tours, please inquire if your date is available. We have The Suburbs Vineyard Tour, Escape the City Brewery Tour, Minneapolis Brewery Tour and the Mix Tour (both wine and beer).
