Restaurants in Stillwater

“Kristin was friendly, attentive, and efficient. Food was delicious and arrived faster than I would have expected.”

“Delicious, fresh, hand made pizza. We love patronizing this local establishment. We'll definitely be back!”

“great service, food was ready quickly, and the food was delicious. price point was definitely good as well.”

“Cool newer diner in downtown Stillwater! I love diners and this place met all of my expectations. Food was amazing and the music was on point. I got the cheeseburger and fries which I believe are made in house. I highly recommend it! My husband has the buffalo chicken cheesesteak with tots and had no complaints! We also shared the cheese curds for an app and they were outstanding! Love that they also have a full bar and local bear on tap!”

“Inviting atmosphere. Staff is kind and timely. Food was excellent... plated beautifully and delicious. Beverages were very good and served in the coolest pottery mugs!”

“Lisa G., Janae was our waitress, too. We were the “3-J’s”: Joe, Junna, and Janae. Janae was swift, attentive, beautiful, and cheerful. She was always right there to refill my water glass. I wonder if she ran track in high school; she was fast!”

“I went there for the movie days and it was really fun! The boba was really good (I got Strawberry Fields) and I liked the decorations! 10/10”

“Why have we waited so long to come back here?! Food and service were impeccable. If you are craving some awesome Greek food and a cozy environment, Phil’s Tara Hideaway is the spot. We will be back very soon!”

“One of the best restaurants on the east side of the twin cities, if you love wine with awesome food,this owner along with the staff, which is key, know how to serve the two together to have an unforgettable dinner. The wine shop has some phenomenal choices of wines you will not find anywhere else. Stillwater’s Domacin is a destination ❤️🍷🥂❤️”

“Best meal! We by chance stopped in for supper and a drink this past Friday night and were impressed by what great food we all had. 5 of us ordering different items and all were meals were so fresh and delicious! And service was outstanding! We would definitely recommend the Mad Capper to anyone who is visiting Stillwater!”

“We always have an amazing time at Lift Bridge! We recently hosted our baby shower here and it could not have been better. The staff were all so helpful and the set up was beautiful! Definitely would recommend Loft Bridge for any event - or if you’re just looking for a great beer!”

“Best coffee ever!!”

“The live Music was great last night! 👍”

“Danny at The Lumberjack was amazing! He recommended their margarita slushies which was one of the best I've ever had. Great location, great staff, and a great time!”

“We had a rehearsal dinner here yesterday and everyone we encountered with River Siren was amazing and helpful. Everyone! Thank you.”

“Love the @Greenbridge Coffee Shop 😊 Great staff, atmosphere, COFFEE, scones & muffins …. Oh My!! **Below is a Gluten Free Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffin** It was ABSOLUTELY DELISH😋”

“We love going to Art’s- it’s our new favorite coffee stop. They have great drinks, great customer service, and they always have something for the dogs too! They have a drive thru and a walk up- which is great for when we have the dogs out on a walk.”

“The scones are always moist, and the cups are well hung. Family owned, Family operated.”

“Such delicious food and everyone who works there is SO NICE! You can even get frozen pies to bring home for later. A lot of local items are available to buy too! Love Sara’s - highly recommend!”

“Great food, great service, great staff. We had the fungi burger, tavern burger, pomme frites, dipping sauces(they have a lot), and French onion soup. Everything was perfectly cooked, hot, juicy, crispy, and delicious. Our server was Kendall and she was well informed on the specials and the menu, she was polite and friendly and remembered our orders and asked the right questions. All around impressive.”

“We came to Stillwater for a nighttime get away and stumbled upon Sal’s. We were seated immediately, greeted by our waitress, Penny with a smile and great conversation! The menus had great variety and was delicious! This place is worth the trip for us and we WILL be back! Thanks Penny for your awesome service that made our visit that much better!”

“we had such a great time on Saturday for dinner! great music, drink , food and ambiance! we will be back again soon! so much fun!”

“Fantastic food! Wonderful owners! Love this place. Highly recommend it! Give Sam and Dan a visit! 👍”

“Best part of their food is how fresh the veggies are! I’ve had a variety of things from here but my favs are:
Egg rolls, huge, could be a meal
Cheese wontons, so much cream cheese
Chicken fried rice, fresh with lots of chicken
General Tso’s chicken, lots of fresh veggies and a nice kick
Kung Pao chicken, perfect spice level and tons of veggies
The prices are responsible and portions are generous. Don’t sleep on this one!”

“Delicious sandwiches 🥪! Would definitely recommend to everyone!”

“Ever have a server that feels like a friend the instant they come to your table? That was Keri at Stillwater Proper making sure we were well taken care of by answering all sorts of questions about the menu and the history of the building. Loved the creative choices for food and drink that gave our Sunday-Funday brunch with friends extra FUN- thanks, Keri & crew at Stillwater Proper! See you next time….”

“FABULOUS! My husband and I rarely try new places but this time we decided to go out of the norm. Cannot say enough great things. We sat at the bar and Timmy took care of us. Chef’s kiss 😘 We will be back!”

“great place 👌 Recommend the "Bee's knees"”

“Great food, super staff and fun place!”

“Great selection of spices. Found my much sought after cinnamon sticks. Has various grinds of ancient sea salts from fine to very large pieces. This place smells amazing! Love this place!”

“Sampled a few different Thor ciders at Ciderfest 2022, and honestly… they were fantastic. I may have found my new favorite Cider Brewer!”

“Hillside partnered with the 3rd st post.”

“Best pizza in town! Why?
Real, melty cheese!
Thick, rich red sauce!
Thin, firm Crust!
Generous toppings!
Locally owned and operated!
Because of the fresh, high-quality ingredients, this Pizza Man earns a 10/10 - Pizza Dude”

“Fun dive bar. The bartender was very nice and helpful. He obviously is very familiar with his regulars. For us that have never visited his bar before, he was sure to let us know up front this is a cash only establishment. It is nice to know so we do. It look like fools scrambling for a atm at the last minute.The beer selection is just right. They had plenty of offerings in several spectrums of beer. The liquor offerings are very plentiful for this level of bar.We will be back again and I hope to enjoy the Harbor Bar more often.”

“Amazing owners!!! Very very friendly!! LOCAL!!! The Juice is the most UNIQUE ive ever had and Original!!!”

“The "Kiss of the Geisha" sushi roll was some of the best sushi that I have ever had. We asked for a recommendation from the friendly server, and that roll hit the spot! Spicy, crunchy, and the fish and crab were excellent quality. Good portion of Wasabi on the side. The saki options offered were great as well. Sitting at the sushi bar is a fun and entertaining experience. Great sushi chefs and great servers.”

“This is a great Dunn Bros! Every time I have stopped into this location the workers are incredibly friendly and they get my coffee to me in no time. Highly recommend stopping in here!”

“This caribou drive thru is great! Love the coffee and the staff!”

“Such delicious food and everyone who works there is SO NICE! You can even get frozen pies to bring home for later. A lot of local items are available to buy too! Love Sara’s - highly recommend!”

“Great coffee shop at the botto of the Stillwater stairs. Had a great Americano and great interaction with the Made team.”

“I’ve had those peanut butter balls among other tasty treats Cindy used to bring into our work. Great bakers!!”

“Good food and great drinks, I just wish they had more food options. Also, none of the meals come with any sides, not a deal breaker but it would be nice to get a side with you main dish.”

“Delicious food great service! We will definitely be back!”

“Great service. loved the music by The Mockingbirds! We will be back in July when they play again! Thank you!”

“PD Pappys is the jewel of the St Croix in downtown Stillwater 💫”

“I love been to a few nutrition shake shops in the Washington County/St. Criox County area and this plce provided good service and pricing. I appreciated the help with choosing my tea flavor and getting exactly what I was craving. The variety of flavor options and the consistency of the shake was much better than other places I’ve been near by.

Dietary restrictions: Gestational Diabetes friendly”

“We had a Fantastic! time this weekend at the wine, cheese and chocolate tasting! Lots of fun treats to be had. We will be back... Thank you!”

“Rustic feel. It is an old tavern that’s been around for many years. Servers are very nice and good at their job

Parking: Front, back and side parking

Kid-friendliness: Good for families”

“fantastic first experience!”

“Hannah's donuts and almond bear claws make life worth living!”

“Great food, great atmosphere and great service!”

“What a unique hotel - beautiful stone walls and archways. Nice cafe and restaurant right there on property and easy walk to river or shops, restaurants and bars. Everyone was wonderful and very helpful. I only wish I could have stayed longer!”

“I was driving back home from work and decided to get some diary queen. Shout out to Tyler the person that took my order! Super enthusiastic and friendly! Order came out super quick and I haven’t had any reason to complain at all! And this includes all the workers there. They know how to do their stuff and they do it really well! Appreciate you guys! I’ll be coming more often!”

“Food and service were great as always! Disclaimer says prices in store and in advertisements are cash prices and subject to an up charge. A petty money grab, in my opinion, but at least it's upfront. Nothing is said about online prices, and since cash payment is not an option, one would assume the upcharge is included, but it is not. It's only $1, but it's the idea of sneaking in a bs charge that is annoying. Just be upfront and honest about pricing and stop adding in additional charges and price your menu accordingly.”

“Thank you for fantastic service on a large last minute order...and correcting it when I messed up! I appreciate you! Definitely will order again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!”

“Nice coffee shop that I visit a lot. Can get busy and loud at times but not very often. Staff are all nice and courteous. Only down side is they clean the place once at shutdown and tables can be left dirty all day.”

“Ordered the new crispy chicken bacon Alfredo, was VERY impressed with how great it was!! So good! They actually fill the whole container which a lot of places don’t! Definitely fresh and will order again😋”

“Such a neat little ice cream shop”

“They do a good job when they get the order correct. I have to order a create your own and pay more for my pizzas to get them made correctly. If I order a standard pizza and modify it they always mess it up. So I pay the $3-$4 more per pizza to get them correct.”

“Everything is so delicious! Hands down my favorite Chinese restaurant.”

“Let's not let minors drink and then boot them out at closing time without knowing if they are getting home safe.”

“I ordered the senior fish soecial, normally I don't like breading however in this case the fish came and the outside was crunchy, fish was perfect. They hit a home run. Excellent job. Thank you.”

“I stopped in here today, a cold wet December lunchtime, and got an absolutely wonderful bowl of hot and sour soup. The flavors were perfect… it was fresh tasting with a great balance of hot and sour and a lot of tofu; it was just delightful. So delightful in fact that I got the Thai basil chicken and took it home for dinner (-: Just finished having that for supper and it also was awesome! Service was prompt and very polite, the restaurant was immaculately clean and the menu was broad. I asked another couple who were there having Pho, and they said it was always fantastic, so I will be going back regularly. There’s nothing more warming and comforting than a big bowl of pho on a cold winter day!”

“Trout Benedict was amazing. Farm fresh eggs with golden yolks. Trout patty crisp on the outside. Homemade Hollandaise. Perfection.”

“Please train/teach your staff to acknowledge the customer in front of them. I owned a cafe for 15 years, I taught them to say “Hello, someone will be with you shortly.” I witnessed 5 employees, one working the counter others working on other tasks, 2 of them walked right in front of me, forced themselves to not look at me. A quick Hello goes so far in the industry. Food was great, atmosphere great!”

“Great bar with lots of beer, good happy hour prices, superb bloody mary's, and music on Wednesdays. Also there's a cool seafood restaurant right next door that you can easily get and eat in the bar as well. Lots of TVs and good for sports.”

“Amazing food selections from Chilaquiles to Duck Enchiladas, but so many more new food options in addition to a wide array of Mezcal selections! Great staff, friendly service and fun dining vibe. Soon to be the best spot in town!”

“Knowledgeable, charismatic, and attentive staff; best place in Stillwater. Ford’s great!”

“Excellent pizza, best in the city. Great for takeout and in the store. Always nice and quiet.

Kid-friendliness: Coloring mats and crayons available.”

“The Dock was the perfect place to host our Groom’s Dinner the night before our wedding! We had never been there, but knew it had an indoor space that could hold 50 people for our December wedding. The space was beautiful, the food was really good, and the servers were quick, efficient, and helpful. We will definitely be back!”

“When my mom brought me to the Freight House I was pleasantly surprised! With the great view and delicious food, this is an amazing place to eat.

The Freight House has a wonderful variety of food to eat! They offer street tacos,mushroom swiss burgers, walleye sandwiches, chicken chop salads, and more. You can get a giant pretzel for an appetizer, you can also get cheese curds, pulled chicken nachos, and artichoke dip! The Freight House also has a wide selection of drinks, they have lemonades, slushies, and drinks inside of pineapples!
My absolute favorite thing to get at the Freight House is the walleye sandwich! The walleye is cooked perfectly, and it tastes so fresh. Their homemade tartar sauce brings the perfect amount of tanginess to my dish. The long warm bun is soft, and doesn’t fall apart with every bite. They added a lemon on the side, and I chose to squeeze it over my sandwich, and my lemonade. The lemon brings the sandwich to a whole new level of tastyness! The walleye is always cooked to perfection,you can taste freshness in all of the ingredients, The freight really does have the best walleye sandwich!
The Freight House’s history dates back to the 1800s. It all started when Stillwater became a trade center for miners, trappers, and people who build railroads. Eventually, people decided that Stillwater needed a freight depot. So the people started to build the depot. It had two foot thick limestone walls, 30 foot tall exterior walls, and flooring was put in place. Finally, the strong trusses were installed, along with a solid slate roof. The construction was finally finished in 1883. The depot had a telephone office, and received about 75 railcars each day. After a few years of that Curtis feed, and coal farm service operated at the “freight House.” In 1970 the agency shut down, and the building was sold. Then, in 1979 the historical significance of the building was recognized, and it became the first building to be put on the national registry of historic places. It still stands today as the original building, as the freight House restaurant!
What I love about The Freight House is the diversity of the menu, the amazing tasting food,the rich history of the building, and the outdoor seating. The atmosphere of the building Is awesome. I really enjoy the outdoor seating, because I get to stare out at the St. Croix River. All of the workers are really kind, and the chefs bring out the food fast. I think that the taste, the freshness, atmosphere,the staff, and the rich history make the Freight House one of the best restaurants.”

“I ordered a chicken sandwich without mayonnaise and a hamburger. The manager noticed that I emphasized that I did not want cheese or mayo. She clarified if it was an allergy or a preference. I sincerely appreciated this level of service.

The food itself was served quickly. It was warm and delicious. I definitely recommended this location and will return.”

“Great food”

“Good food and quiet. No loud music. Good pie. Good service too.”