Restaurants in Winona

“I’ve loved this place since it first opened! We recently had a very large group there for birthday dinners & it was spectacular! Scheduling was seamless. Our waitress was patient and on top of drinks. She made sure everyone got their drinks right away and gave everyone plenty of time to order. Food came out quickly and was delicious as always. And no rush to leave when we were done. 10/5 🌟 This will always be my go to for any event/date night! ❤️”

“Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm”

“just amazing sandwiches. the service is so great. The atmosphere when you walk in is like we all have known each other for along time. 😊”

“Miya Japanese bistro Is deliciously different. Very high quality food and a variety of saki. The Onion soup is expertly prepared and will change your palate forever.”

“Had lunch with my Mom today and cannot say enough good things about this place!! I’m still thinking about the smash sliders 🤤 you can really taste the quality of ingredients and the love that is put into the food. We also had a side of truffle fries which were amazing as well. Perfectly crisp on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside! Plus that garlic aioli to dip in is tasty! I also tried a bite of my daughter’s grilled cheese and even that is elevated! Perfectly toasted fresh bread and thick layer of melty cheese! So good! We finished off with a slice of their chocolate almond cheesecake which was the perfect ending to an outstanding lunch. The staff was also very pleasant. We will definitely be back time and time again! 10/10”

“Delicious food again this evening. Very good waitress. Attentive without being in your face.”

“I have been eating here ever sense I was little and I just love there food here! It is always good and the staff are always nice.”

“Been getting sandwiches here for years, never disappointed. Always fresh ingredients and prompt and pleasant service.”

“I had 1/2 rack baby back ribs and 2 piece fried chicken combo with 2 sides, coleslaw and beans. Everything was delicious. Also ordered plain bone in wings, excellent! Wife ordered 8 piece shrimp combo. She said it was good. A other person ordered chicken parmeson sandwhich and said it was okay.

Atmosphere was good and cozy. Alot of locals mixed in with out of towners. Good country bar vibes with good comfort foods. We'll worth the drive if in the Winona, MN , lacrosse wi area.”

“Great pizza and our server took really good care of us. It was busy and for a minute it wasn't clear who to talk to to get a table, but figured it out and had a good time.”

“I love there food and live there margaritas even more. I absolutely would recommend this place”

“We met the down to earth owners of Twin Bluffs in the middle of the night in the middle of nowhere heading home from a week in Sturgis. They suggested we hop off the highway the next day as we continued our journey east through Minnesota and try their food. We met outside by their friendly bartender who welcomed us into this spacious, neighborhood style bar. We ordered cheese curds, a Philly cheesecake sandwich with fries and a fish sandwich with fries. The food was outstanding! Hot and was only a short wait. This out of the way place is a true gem. If you find your way around Winona Minnesota, swing on in for the best bar food I’ve had in a long while!”

“I had an amazing experience! I was short on money and Brandon the GM told us about a deal to save money and I was able to get what I originally came for! They have amazing deals!”

“A fabulous place for coffee, breakfast, or lunch., or to study or just kick back with a book. The staff is super friendly and kind and everything tasted fabulous!”

“Food and drinks today were excellent!”

“Everything about this place from employees to atmosphere to the quality and diversity of the food is 5star. Just wish they were open at night too!!!!!!!”

“Soooooo good! Have heard tell about Bloedow (blay-dohz) for years and finally had a chance to visit. There’s a learning curve—a line and then your person collects your items for checkout.

They know how to box or bag and at the same time there’s a slight hint of getting an extra item for good measure. Locals walk out the door with a donut (or cookie or scone) “on the paper”.

Known for the maple longjohn, the cake donuts and cookies and raspberry filled are amazing. Won’t even mention my favorite item here as stuff sells out. Gotta protect the goods.

Take a minute. Have a donut.”

“Delish! I’m in town for work and I found this little shop in search of a treat. Great service, a yummy selection of almost everything frozen.”

“besides the fact that I've NEVER been disappointed with Mugby they once again MADE MY DAY !!!<3 how is it that yall can make just a shot of espresso and some steamed milk taste so AMAZING "asdkjfhakjbdfla"-me gurgling and drooling 😻😻😻”

“They make the best drinks! cindy is amazing”

“New favorite pizza place - good pizza - area for kids - good prices - very friendly staff - super clean”

“Such a fresh change of atmosphere from what the “norm” has been in Winona! A must to check out!”

“What an amazing tea shop. Cute and cozy with great tea and delicious food. There is something for everyone!”

“OMG The Chela De Sabrosa and Mrs. Brown's Lovely Daughter are awesome. Will be back to experience more”

“Highly recommend!!! Hands down Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant, has the BEST pizza and the salad bar is perfection, I would say it's the best salad bar around, it's the only place we go. The service is always 5 star and Jean is so helpful and sweet.”

“Great place with a wonderful staff”

“We get takeout from Backwater BBQ all the time, and for the first time had them cater a party and we were super happy. Lance was very easy to work with, and they delivered the food and fixings and chafing plates and everything. Price was fair and our party guests loved it. It was a complete win.”

“The 'bou crew at the Winona store outshine every other Caribou I've been to...and that's many! Great drinks and food options (dark hot chocolate is my go-to drink!) get me in the store, but the fantastic and friendly crew keep me coming back.”

“Norvary Vietnamese: “A True Treasure!” A local friend told me that this place was a must-try, so my son, his best friend, and I headed over for dinner at 7:20 PM on a Saturday night. The boys ordered the brisket Pho with traditional rice noodles, and his friend substituted the rice noodles for ramen. They raved about their bowls of soup, noting that the bone broth was the best they have ever had! If you are expecting Pho served with bean sprouts, fresh lime wedges, fresh basil sprigs, cilantro, hoisin, and sriracha sauce, you won’t find that here. The Vietnamese cuisine at Norvary is from the Northern region of the country, which I hadn't experienced before. I learned something new today about the culinary world! Much like Indian cuisine, both Northern and Southern Vietnamese dishes feature ingredients that are more readily available in their respective regions. In the cities where I live, with no less than 50 Vietnamese restaurants serving Pho (our family fave is iPho by Saigon on University Ave in Saint Paul), I had never tasted a Northern version of the dish. Northern Pho soups are served with pickled garlic and sriracha on the side. I had to sample it after hearing such fondness and could taste the star anise or similar spice in the broth—yum. I ordered the Pad Thai—I know, it's a Vietnamese restaurant—but the Pad Thai struck a chord while reading over their selections. I asked the counter staff taking orders if they used tamarind, and she said she wasn't sure and couldn't ask as the chefs didn't speak English. This seemed like a good sign that I might be served something authentic. I chose shrimp as the protein, which was mixed with fried tofu pieces. They also serve the dish with a fried egg on top rather than mixed into the dish. The first bite revealed the sweet and sour notes of a great Pad Thai—EXCELLENT! Norvary also has a huge selection of Boba teas and other specialty tropical drinks. The ambiance of the restaurant is clean, calming, and modern. They have a beautiful selection of framed photographs taken in the local owners' hometowns in Vietnam. Winona, MN, is so lucky to have this great locally-owned small business that focuses on bringing new flavors to the area with fresh, QUALITY ingredients, attention to detail in their presentations, and above-average customer service. As a passionate social justice advocate, I deeply appreciate Norvary's commitment to fair wages for their staff. I will gladly pay more for my meals when dining out, knowing it supports obtaining fresh quality ingredients and living wages for the staff. Some reviewers seem to have difficulty understanding that “cheap” in the culinary world often means processed genetically modified "Franken Food" filled with additives and fillers, like corn syrup, blue lake 5 food dye, and hydrogenated oils, which cut corners on quality and staff compensation. I'm excited to introduce my husband to this place and look forward to trying more dishes when we are in town visiting friends. Thanks, Norvary!”

“Ya ,great times!!!………………..”

“Decent food at decent prices....is there anything more to say?”

“The best little bar in Winona. So welcoming and the friendliest bartenders you’ve going to find anywhere. Great patio and Sunday’s are great for football games.”

“Best food and Winona’s best breakfast!!”

“Awesome bartenders who will always make you feel like a regular! Super on cue and efficient in drink orders. Very clean casual atmosphere for any day of the week! Taps have what’s trending and also the good old domestics everyone loves. Game days are also a must at Port!”

“Awesome staff, awesome customers, they made me feel like I was at home in my corner bar. Staff was great, prices were good to. If your in the area, I highly recommend stopping in.”

“Gardy is the sexiest bartender I’ve ever come across . So friendly and sweet.”

“New favorite pizza place - good pizza - area for kids - good prices - very friendly staff - super clean”

“Great Experience with Great workers”

“Free dart Friday is alwaysa fun time. 🍻🎯🍻”

“A great place to hang out with friends and have a good time. Fun and friendly bartender.”

“Great family place, the service and the fact that the pootzaz is one of the best pizzas in town and its family working with family and communities makes it the dive bar

Kid-friendliness: Family and community run kids welcome to play and join the sporting”

“The staff are all very sweet people. I get a smile and kind voice every time I go there.... And I really like they are open until 8:00, not everybody want their coffee early...?”

“They are back from winter break! Excellent, fresh, flavorful food as always! Can’t forget those friendly similes! Always my favorite!!”

“Super friendly staff AND the root beer was so good. The food was yummy. We will definitely visit again”

“Best burgers & fries in town. So lucky to have a great place like this in our neighborhood. Highly recommend 929!”

“I love both locations! Food is good and coffee is great! Though I went to BG Express and my mocha was mysteriously missing the chocolate. That being said, this was the only issue I have ever experienced. You guys are great!”

“Had shrimp fiesta tacos and poblano mole. They were awesome!”

“Located inside the kryzsko commons building of Winona state university. Delicious food and friendly staff. Parking is tricky if you don’t have a student parking pass. You will have to park on the street and walk a bit.”

“I didn’t get a chance to try the food at Lucky’s 13 in Winona, Minnesota, but the drinks were great—well-made and reasonably priced. The atmosphere was exactly my kind of vibe: laid-back, welcoming, and just the right amount of energy. It’s the kind of spot where you can hang out for hours. They’ve got pool and darts, which are always my go-to activities when I’m out. Definitely a place I’d come back to.
Great spot for a casual night out in Winona—worth a visit if you’re in the area.”

“Needed a last minute catering for 20 people...nobody would do it, but Subway on Mankato did! Not only did they not hesitate to say yes...they did it in record time. I'm such a fan of my experiences with this store. The manager is amazing.”

“Great place to stop off and grab a treat. Wait times aren't usually very long. Staff is always very friendly. Definitely bring a jacket it's like a freezer in the building.”

“Medium rare duck breast- well done, medium rare lamb chops- well done. Broccoli over cooked and mushy. Potato and salad excellent. Wine quite nice. Great atmosphere. bill with .20.00 tip, $125.00 . This place has such Great Potential, I wish they could get together. May 18,2084.”

“It was perfect. Nice little sit down area as well”

“Last night 🌙 ✨️ I went there and the bar tender woman was very rude to me and refused to serve me and she said that she wasn't comfortable in serving me. That was that then. I told a couple of friends that oh well there's more bars around. I waited for a reply from her and she ignored 🙁 me. I didn't make a scene.

Kid-friendliness: For the most part everyone is pretty much friendly. I usually don't get told to leave because of me saying something out of the way.”

“Always great service, friendly and fast. Food is always hot and yummy 😋. Usually just hitting the drive thru. Excellent value. Definitely have the app for coupons and rewards.”

“New waitress and a bad cook = poor service, and the worst burger I've ever had. I have no idea how a cook could burn the toasted bun, hamburger, put a few black burnt sautéed onion, and way over cooked bacon, not even the thicker type on the menu and ruin the southwest burger. The waitress never came back to check on our food, and the staff were all too busy talking with each other to be flagged down for help. We were charged regular price for are happy hour beers. When the waitress came over to give us our bill, I explained my bad food to her and advised her that she should check on her customers after they have their food served. We were hoping for good food, but it was horrible. Do not eat here. The cook and waitresses are more concerned about talking with each other instead of doing their jobs.”

“The young man bringing orders out to the cars waiting needs a raise. At least 10 cars waiting for meals and this guy jogged every meal out ! Thank you 😊”

“Food was delicious!!! Will definitely be back!”

“Food was awesome. And a lot of it”

“Alright, buckle up, sandwich lovers! I'm about to serve you a fresh, toasty review of Jimmy John's Store #2646 that’s loaded with more layers than your favorite club sub! So, there I was, stomach growling louder than a bear in a honey factory, when I decided to hit up JJ’s for a pick-up. Time stamped at 11:37 – yes, I’m that precise – because when hunger strikes, timing is everything! Now, let’s talk about the order: not one, not two, but FIVE sandwiches! I was aiming to conquer a feast or start my own sandwich dynasty. The variety had me more excited than a kid in a candy store – or should I say, a dude in a deli! Rolling into Jimmy John's, I half expected to wait... but BAM! These sandwich wizards were on it like mayo on a turkey Tom. The staff was slicing, dicing, and wrapping with the kind of speed that would make a cheetah proud. It was like watching a well-oiled, bread-slicing, veggie-chopping, masterpiece-making machine! The vibe? Oh, man, it was chillier than a cucumber in a cooler. The team was slinging sandwiches with smiles so bright, I nearly forgot it was lunchtime and not a party. They were tossing out "hellos" and "here’s your order, dude" with the kind of cool that would make the Fonz jealous. And the sandwiches? Let’s just say they nailed it harder than a carpenter on a coffee break. Every bite was a symphony of flavor, every sandwich was crafted with the kind of care and precision that would make a Swiss watchmaker weep with joy. It was like they knew exactly what my taste buds were craving, even before I did! So, hats off to the crew at Jimmy John's Store #2646 – you guys are the real MVPs, the sandwich savants, the heroes of the hoagie. You turned a regular lunch pick-up into a gourmet experience faster than I could say "extra mayo, please!" In a world full of sandwich choices, you guys are the top of the toppings, the cream of the crop, the ultimate unwrappers of joy. Keep rocking those subs, and know that this dude will be back for another round of your sandwich sorcery! 🥪✨ Five stars? More like five subs, because you’ve got this hungry guy's vote for the Sandwich Hall of Fame! Keep up the epic work, Team #2646!”

“Friendly and fast the food is always hot”

“May 13,2023 Went thru drive thru....had the most awesome lady wait on us. Smiling happy and gave us plenty of ketchup!!”

“Fantastic experience with delivering a nacho bar. Excellent setup and very friendly. Worth every dime.”

“we have customers for quite some time. Friday night fish fry is very good. Very disappointed last Friday night, brought my parents and wife up for dinner. Wife and I decided to split a fish plate. we ordered and ate, after food was delivered we were informed that there would be a $5 extra charge for splitting plate. There is no notice of this any where. I visited with Scott (owner) and he would not take charge off. Just plain disappointed as we have enjoyed being customers for quite some time. Not sure if we will return.”

“Great walleye fish and chips. Nice place. Folding chairs and short table is a bit uncomfortable however but overall fine for lunch. Gets crowded but tables turn over pretty quickly.”