Location: Mankato
Top Restaurants in Mankato
Top 10 American food in Mankato, Minnesota, United States
Reviews on American food in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Mankato (/mænˈkeɪtoʊ/ man-KAY-toh) is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the state of Minnesota. It is Minnesota's 22nd biggest city. The population was 41,044 according to 2015 US census estimates, making it the fifth largest city in Minnesota outside the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The county seat of Blue Earth County, it is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. Mankato is across the Minnesota River from North Mankato. Mankato and North Mankato have a combined population of over 53,000, according to the 2010 census. It completely encompasses the town of Skyline. North of Mankato Regional Airport, a tiny non-contiguous part of the city lies within Le Sueur County. Most of the city is in Blue Earth County.
Things to do in Mankato
10. Wagon Wheel Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
The Wagon Wheel Cafe has been a Mankato staple for over 65 years. It has recently reopened with new management. It is a casual diner with low prices. This is a great place to take the family out to eat and not break the bank.
Reviewed By tokanier
Went here for breakfast and ordered the basic eggs, hash browns, sausage and toast. It was so greasy i could not eat it all! I usually donât mind a little grease because it does add flavor but this was really bad! My companion ordered the biscuits and gravy and enjoyed it.
9. Grizzly's Wood-Fired Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By michaelrI6197TV
Stopped in after the lunch rush. Had nice interactions with the staff. Lots of food choices, one of my companions had wings, another had salmon, I had a patty melt with loaded fries. The salmon was enjoyed, the wings were large and tasty, the patty melt was boring and the burger inside was somewhat tasteless.
8. Rapidan Dam Store
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By U9293GJpatriciab
This quaint little restaurant is located just footsteps away from the Rapidan Dam and across from it is a nice Park that has a covered picnic table area. We enjoy riding Motorcycle out their with its scenic views. And, we always stop for their really good burgers, fries & shakes.
7. Tav on the Ave
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By lietuva_9
Stopped in here after a tough work day. A really nice selection of taps, with a well written and informative description for each beer. Very much appreciated! Great professional and attentive waitstaff. Dan was excellent and I enjoyed a bit of conversation with him about the recipes. For a sports bar, the sound is kept to a reasonable level and itâs enjoyable - you can converse. Nice decor with posters and sports memorabilia. Got the Mac - the Mac and cheese. Really liked the richness and satisfying flavors. It really hit the spot and improved my day.
6. Pappageorge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Scott P
Recommended by friends as an awesome place to eat; I didn't see it that way. The dinner entry itself was good, I had Scallops for $21.95 on rice pilaf. The rest of the meal was just so low budget; like salad from a bag, or calamari from a frozen bag with a bad coating that tasted like flour. The inside is pretty basic with aging decor.
5. NaKato Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By tsetravel
We lived in North Mankato years ago and this was one of my favorite places. Decided to check it out and so glad we did. Friendly staff, great selection of beers and awesome food. Itâs pub food but with a twist that is different from regular bar food.Will be definitely visiting more often.
4. Number 4 American Bar & Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By 2013tinaa
Love Number 4 for breakfast! Food is fresh, and scrambled eggs are actually real scrambled eggs, not a flat omelet looking thing slapped on your plate! Bacon is fantastic and good quality. Right down to the jam they give for toast, real fruit, like you would make at home. Moderately priced, but well worth the money, and they give a good amount on your plate. Service can be slow, seems short staffed at times, but again, the food makes up for it. Just plan for a little longer visit:)
3. Pub 500
Overall Ratings
4 based on 180 reviews
Located in Southern Minnesota, Pub 500 is a top restaurant featuring daily Happy Hour drink specials, great food and live entertainment. Pub 500 serves lunch, dinner, late night snacks, appetizers, weekend breakfast, as well as gluten free, vegan and vege
Reviewed By CaptTrouble
We stopped here for a couple of drinks on the patio after our concert got out. It was a Saturday night but only 2 tables were occupied and we didnât see a server so we stepped inside. No one greeted us. The bartender was talking to patrons at the bar and servers were cleaning tables; I approached one and asked if we could sit outside. She was immediately very friendly and told us to go ahead, she would send somebody out.So after about 3-4 minutes, a server came outside and got our drink orders. I got a Sapphire & Tonic ($5.41 ea) and my husband got a glass of Ragtop on tap ($3.61). It took only a few minutes to get our drinks. My G&T was mostly ice which is a pet peeve of mine. Oh well, I downed it and went for another; I wasnât driving and we were going back to an awful motel room.In just a few minutes the seats around us began to fill. The table for 6 next to us filled; three were smokers. When they lit up, we and two other tables asked for our checks to leave. It was very bad and we were all getting smoked out. Three tables of people drinking and spending money left because of three people smoking and nursing light beers. Two of the people at the smoking table even chided the smokers. From an ownership perspective, thatâs a money loss. I think the owner(s) should spend some time on their own patio to see their profits walk away, and maybe theyâll go non-smoking.Thank you for taking the time to review our Pub. We are sorry your visit wasn't up to your expectation. You may not have been aware of this but before 9 p.m. we are the only bar, we are aware of, in Mankato with a non-smoking section on our patio. The south wing is away from the other seats. If you email us at [email protected] we would be happy to take care of your next meal here. We believe in satisfaction guaranteed. Please ask for a manger if you have any questions the next time in. We look forward to hearing from you and hope you enjoy the rest of the summer.
2. Olives
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By blondewithabrain
This is a small restaurant in the Hilton Garden Inn that simple never disappoints. In all honesty, itâs a top 2 reason why I book this hotel. The menu is complete with Mediterranean specialty dishes and innovative and upscale versions of traditional favorites. Iâve never been disappointed with anything Iâve ordered. The chicken kabobs are amazing and the French Onion Soup uniquely different and loaded with cheese. Service is always A+. Itâs attentive but not intrusive. And itâs nice to be recognized by staff when you return, especially since itâs been almost 6 weeks since I was here. Always a delight!
Where to eat Italian food in Mankato: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. The Boulder Tap House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By MNmover
We came in for lunch with our softball team - about group of 20. They did a great job moving tables around to accommodate our group. The servers were attentive, everyoneâs order was correct and everyone said their food was good. We ordered everything from salads to burgers to sandwiches. For a group of this size, the food and bar drinks came out in a reasonable time as well.
