Restaurants near Bay City

“Cute little coffee shop with a great atmosphere! It was the perfect pick me up as we were driving through Wisconsin. My mom, sister, and I all got iced mint mochas and loved them! It was just the thing for a hot summer day!”

“Our New Year's Eve reservation at Chef Shack was our first time at the restaurant, and not the last. Bay City is a humble blink-and-you'll-miss-it kind of town, so it's easy to find the restaurant. Parking was abundant. Upon entering, we found a cozy but not claustrophobic or loud environment. After waiting a few minutes, we were seated at a table for two with a view of the nearby fireplace.Service was impeccable. Every course was spaced out with precision so that we never felt rushed. NYE was a special event, $125 per person for couples and larger groups. The meal included two glasses of wine, a white from the central California coast and a dry red from New Zealand (if I correctly recall). There were also cocktails available for additional cost. There were four main courses offered, the choice taken by our server just after we were seated: veggie curry, steak, venison, or seafood bouillabaisse. Lisa Carlson of Chef Shack and Chef Nettie Colon were partnered for this night.The first course was a chickpea puff that was like a seasoned cloud. My husband doesn't like chickpeas but even he loved this. The next course was an empanada made by Chef Nettie Colon. Wow. No doubt, the best empanada I've had in my life. The salad was next, and what is usually a mundane side was elevated to delicious artwork. The main courses were next; my husband had the steak, while I had the venison. Both meats were delicious, but I must say, I'm glad I chose the venison because it was something special. I believe it had a cherry reduction on it, and the fruity sweetness added so much to the meat. After that came the dessert. We were each given a house-made scoop of ice cream to enjoy along with four chocolate and vanilla tartlets and a single slice of Benedictine cake to share. Everything was extraordinary.Something I truly appreciate about the meal was the perfect amount of food. We didn't leave feeling sickeningly full, but were 100% satiated.Chef Shack is truly a treasure tucked away in rural Wisconsin. I look forward to visiting again when they reopen in spring!”

“This place is a blast - Bingo night is a hoot! No strangers here - friendly and inviting, and the fried food is awesome - mini tacos and shrimp are my fav’s. Just moved to the area from AZ and our Tuesday’s are now booked indefinitely! Love the owner (Donny) and the kindness and humor he shows everyone, young, old, friend, or newcomer!!!”

“Awesome food, awesome service, welcoming atmosphere, and awesome staff! The owner is fantastic, and friendly. I will be going back soon!!! 10/10. Really cute Outpost merchandise. My husband and I, both bought really cute flannels!!”

“All day Breakfast is excellent, burgers are above average. No one is a stranger once they walk in the door. Just met John last night. It was like we had been friends for years!! Everyone we’ve brought to BDDs love the food and people.”

“Very cute candy store in downtown Red Wing! There is coffee. You can also order. They have a pretty large selection of chocolate and a small selection of other, not chocolate candies that you can purchase. Right next to the Red Wing store. So definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.”

“Justin you and your team just rocked it!Absolutely fantastic food! Great mix of smokey goodness combined with all the natural flavors of the meats, cheeses and veggies! Would highly recommend!!!Thank you for such a a wonderful food experience!!!!”

“Yep, Mandy's on site and keeping things humming. Classic coffee house vibe, great beverage selection with nearby free parking and Hanisch Bakery across the street for more take-home goodies. Who could ask for anything more?Parking: Street parking is often full but the Studebaker lot half a block away makes the Public Library an additional good stop on your way home.”

“Typical diner / cafe. Friday fish / shrimp fry was terrific and is done all day Friday. I really liked how the shrimp were battered. Came with choice of potato and I did the baked potato with butter and sour creme. Comes with salad bar, which was smaller though sufficient.Note that they bring the fish and shrimp to you and if you want more just ask and they bring more out fresh, which was fine.”

“Scarlet Kitchen & Bar is located in the St. James Hotel in downtown Red Wing. There is some street parking, but as this was a sub-zero January night with snow on the ground, we drove into the attached parking garage. It is not a straightforward parking garage but labyrinthine, requiring low speeds and care; judging by the scrapes on the ceiling, more people should pay attention to their vehicle height, too! We found a spot and had a very short, cold walk to an elevator. Scarlet Kitchen is on the first floor.My husband arranged this dinner date for the two of us on my birthday. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, making a point of saying "happy birthday." Our server was Anna. She took great care of us the whole time. We ordered some drinks and the cheese curds to start. These curds were fantastic with a perfect hot squeak. The Sturdiwheat batter was delicious. The housemade cranberry dip was a nice change from what other restaurants serve with curds.My husband ordered the steak and fries. I snagged one of his fries--wow, was it good! Strip isn't my husband's favorite cut, but the meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned for his preference. I ordered the salmon, which was served on pearl barley with vegetables. Everything was delicious--a meal that felt indulgent yet healthy at the same time.Because it was my birthday, the dessert was included for free. I had my choice of the chocolate cake, creme brulee, and hummingbird cake, and I went for the chocolate. While we were waiting for that, my husband requested a whisky listed in the menu, but he was soon informed that they were out.So, the cake. Let me tell you, as a passionate home baker, this thing was GOOD. I could tell it was made fresh in-house. The chocolate and cherries were vibrant. Great frosting. Sweet but not overkill. Seriously, people should go here just for cake.Just as I was reaching for my coat, our server Anna returned. The whisky had been found to be in stock after all, and she offered us a serving on the house. Wow. We sat and enjoyed that before braving the cold.This ended up being the perfect birthday dinner. Excellent food and outright stellar customer service. We'll happily dine at Scarlet again.”

“A friendly, hometown Cafe with charm and friendly staff. The staff works together to provide excellent service for the customers. They did run out of things when we were there, but there were plenty of other options.”

“Great food excellent service and we love the atmosphere. Wether your just looking to have a quick drink or looking to sit and have a meal hay creek is the perfect choice.”

“My happy place! Been going here monthly for the past year and love it so much!The environment, tea and staff are so exceptional I look forward to returning every time!A must visit!”

“What a wonderful place. A cute and small place but that doesn't keep it from producing incredible breads and pastries with tons of flavor! There is a beautiful garden attached where you can enjoy your sweet treats. Get there early though, because things sell fast!”

“You would this this place was just a bar but the food was beyond basic! The shrimp were huge in the scampi and I ordered a chicken sandwich. So good! Service was amazing and food was delicious!”

“Awesome little pub on Main St downtown. Food choices are surprisingly varied and the food was very good for a place that doesn't actually have a kitchen. Friendly Bartender and nice atmosphere.”

“Stopped in for a drink ended up having two and played some pull tabs. bartenders were great. The drink I ordered was perfect and reasonably priced. I don't have anything to complain about. I would recommend this bar if you were in the area looking to have a drink. I don't know about the food cuz we didn't order any food.”

“We've stopped in here a handful of times passing through and have always been very pleased. Such a nice atmosphere in a really cool and decorative building. Not to mention the view is amazing and the drinks are cold. You have to try the Maiden Rock cider they have on tap or you're missing out!”

“Get the wings! Best sauce I've ever had. The burger with pepper jack was delicious, too. Great flavor. Atmosphere is what you'd expect from your small neighborhood bar. We've also had their pizza for take out and it's excellent ?”

“I haven't been to B Wells in a long time. Mother wanted to go for the Thursday Tacos. I had the 8 pack of dummies with BBQ sauce. Food was delivered quick and hot.”

“I've been to two weddings at this venue and each has been similar. That's a good thing because the food was great, the service efficient, and the space is beautiful. The layout is functional with the bar in the back, seating in the main area, and the dance floor towards the front mantle. We even got a shuttle back to our hotel at the end of the night. The wedding party kept me up well past my bedtime, so that's 5 stars from me!”

“This is one of our favorite restaurants in town. You get warm chips, cold salsa, and super tasty black bean dip when you're seated at your table. I've had something different from the menu almost every time we've gone and haven't been disappointed yet. They have a selection of vegetarian dishes that are so tasty (especially the quesedilla), and their meat dishes are just as good. Service is always fast, and your food comes out hot and fresh. I'm looking forward to having their house-made cucumber margarita this summer (I highly recommend it).”

“The restaurant is open late on weekends, the staff is always friendly, the food is really good and the price is fair. They have a lot of options for authentic Mexican food.”

“I love the location of this carribou, but the store seems dirty and run down. The food from carribou seems to taste different. Sometimes the food tastes rotten.Kid-friendliness: I love the fact that carribou has kid size drinks! We always get a kids size strawberry banana smoothie.”

“Every time I visit the Red Wing Caribou on my way into work, they are always so friendly and not to mention their service is super fast! Thank you for providing the much needed boost of energy ?”

“This was the first time I have been here.I picked up my online order.It was ready and waiting for me.The pizza was very good.They were very busy, so I would think that means they have great food and great service.Francee Angell”

“We just moved to Red Wing so this was our first experience with River Sushi and it was good. Tasty and spicy. The rice is incredibly fresh (we made our order in the evening and the rice was still fresh). The atmosphere is old, but this is the outskirts of the state. Still, very clean.”

“Just enjoyed a little trail riding and camping after not having been there for several years. New owners are wonderful people and everyone there was friendly and helpful. Food and service in the bar were excellent. SO nice to have a spot to relax and get some food within walking distance from your camper! These people are great and the place is top notch.”

“This is such an adorable small town local bakery! It's a popular, busy place! The speciality donuts are so fresh & tasty (we had a cookie dough one with frosting & cookie crumbles & 2 half chocolate chip cookies on top)! Yum! Also purchased a mini mint cake which was fresh & delicious and a package of "bad girl cookies" (little star shaped cookies with a side of frosting for dipping the cookies). The staff were friendly & helpful. I hope this bakery is around for a long time! Worth the stop ?”