Restaurants in Mankato
The Best Restaurants

Curiosi-Tea House
1745 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003My boyfriend and I had afternoon tea here a couple weeks ago, and I can't recommend it enough. Firstly, the owner was so accommodating; they usually...
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- Superb84 Reviews4.9

Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar
1028 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001The food was incredibly good. My husband ordered the London broil and it was phenomenal! I had the garlic and Asiago pasta with chicken and it was very good....
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- Superb165 Reviews4.5

Shawarmania Mediterranean Grill
251 Bunting Ln #101, Mankato, MN 56001The best middle eastern food I’ve ever had here in the US! I’ve been craving for some arabic food for awhile now, thank goodness I found this restaurant...
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- Superb111 Reviews4.6

Rapidan Dam Cafe
54116 Glory Ln, Mankato, MN 56001We stopped here with our Motorcycles with a group of friends. There is a large Dam & covered Park bench area right in with this quaint little restaurant...
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- Superb107 Reviews4.6

Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar
520 S Front St Suite 500, Mankato, MN 56001We went there for lunch after seeing all the reviews. It's a gorgeous place, very quaint, all food came beautifully presented. Flavorwise, the Arugula...
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- Superb134 Reviews4.5

India Palace
1511 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001I cant wait for the buffet to come back to this neighborhood joint. Hopefully it will. Consistently delicious and never disappoints my cravings for good North...
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- Superb196 Reviews4.4

La Terraza Mexican Grill and Bar
1404 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001food was late, cold and tasted like it came out a dumpster, had to wait over an hour for food, also had to wait 30 minites so I could pay and leave the God...
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- Superb194 Reviews4.4

NaKato Bar & Grill
253 Belgrade Ave, Mankato, MN 56003I went to the NaKato Bar and Grill on a beautiful Sunday morning and the waitstaff greeted me with a smile as they showed me to my table. After a brief...
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- Superb188 Reviews4.4

Taqueria Doña Tere
1850 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001For sure some of the Mexican food in town, skip going to the terraza or mazatlán this is the place to go. So many dishes, every single one authentic and...
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- Superb69 Reviews4.7

Wooden Spoon
515 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001They have really soft and tasty gluten free bread! and don't get me started about the raspberry muffins. so good. I am not sure what magic they use but it...
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- Superb99 Reviews4.5

Bosphorus Gyros & Kebabs
1850 Adams St Suite 612, Mankato, MN 56001Honestly the best gyros in town, not only that but the prices are so good. $5 for a gyro and fries and the sauces, flavors, tenderness of the meat is there. ...
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- Superb71 Reviews4.6

Pagliai's Pizza
524 S Front St, Mankato, MN 56001Smelled delicious when we walked in. Clean, quaint, great personable service! The pizza was so good! Fresh and very tasty. We did a day trip from the cities to...
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- Superb222 Reviews4.3

Atomic Star Tavern
12 Civic Center Plaza #1675, Mankato, MN 56001I love the Atomic Star!! Best bar to eat at downtown Mankato. Friendly staff and the food is always great! My favorite bartender is Abigail. She’s always...
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- Superb111 Reviews4.4

Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center
119 S Front St, Mankato, MN 56001Our server was prompt and courteous. We were here on a Friday night was pretty busy but there were no problems or complaints on our end. You have to try the...
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- Superb106 Reviews4.4

Happy Chef Restaurant
51646 US-169, Mankato, MN 56001We came here for dinner because we'd passed by it many times and thought it looked like a fun place to eat. (You can't miss the big statue of the...
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- Superb177 Reviews4.3

Ummies Bar & Grill
530 S Front St, Mankato, MN 56001My wife and I had lunch here. I had the special: chipotle chicken sandwich, which was just a chicken sandwich with chipotle sauce, could have used some on the...
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- Superb143 Reviews4.3

Jersey Mike's Subs
510 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001This Jersey Mike's is the best one we've ever been to! We visited the other one in town first, but as first time visitors we didn't appreciate...
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- Superb87 Reviews4.4

Cinco de Mayo Taqueria Taco Shop
302 Stadium Rd, Mankato, MN 56001Great staff, great food. Definitely one of the better authentic taco spots in town. I have tried mostly everything on their menu, haven’t disliked anything...
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- Superb55 Reviews4.5

El Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant
1525 Tullamore St, Mankato, MN 56001I’ve never been to a Mexican restaurant before and actually felt as if I was in Mexico! Astonishing atmosphere along with the upmost quality in food. The...
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- Good208 Reviews4.2

Charleys Cheesesteaks
1850 Adams St #608, Mankato, MN 56001I love to eat at this place every time I get to Mankato! I noticed that the people working seemed a little irritated that I wanted my sandwich a special way!...
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- Superb69 Reviews4.4

Bakers Square
1861 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001We went on a Saturday night. It wasn't crowded. Our server was friendly and quick. We ordered our food with specific details and it came out exactly how...
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- Good181 Reviews4.2

Oleander Saloon
701 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001Smells like Pine Sol but the beer is cheap and the ceilings are cool. Touch Tunes is available. Throw everyone off by playing Post Malone, Ariana Grande or...
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- Superb64 Reviews4.4

Bosphorus Gyros & Kebabs
551 Belle Ave, Mankato, MN 56001This is a hidden gem in Mankato. The gyros (beef and lamb) is fantastic. Reminds me of the days I lived in Vienna and could find a Turkish gyros and kebab...
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- Superb27 Reviews4.8

Jake's Stadium Pizza
330 Stadium Rd, Mankato, MN 56001Jake’s is probably the best pizza place in the Mankato/St. Peter area! They even have great gluten free options! They are friendly, reliable, prompt, and...
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- Good149 Reviews4.2

Mongolian Grill
1876 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001My family took me here as I was visiting from Minneapolis. I really liked it...I did the all you can eat version...because it was my first time and I wanted to...
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- Good135 Reviews4.2

Polito's Pizza Mankato
505 S Front St, Mankato, MN 56001Update 05/2022: place could use a deep clean but the below sentiment still stands.Ballsy move putting your pizza joint across the street from mankato's...
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- Good104 Reviews4.2
American Restaurants
American in Mankato
Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar
1028 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001The food was incredibly good. My husband ordered the London broil and it was phenomenal! I had the garlic and Asiago pasta with chicken and it was very good....
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Superb165 Reviews4.5

Rapidan Dam Cafe
54116 Glory Ln, Mankato, MN 56001We stopped here with our Motorcycles with a group of friends. There is a large Dam & covered Park bench area right in with this quaint little restaurant...
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Superb107 Reviews4.6

NaKato Bar & Grill
253 Belgrade Ave, Mankato, MN 56003I went to the NaKato Bar and Grill on a beautiful Sunday morning and the waitstaff greeted me with a smile as they showed me to my table. After a brief...
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- Delivery
- Superb188 Reviews4.4
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Mankato
Pagliai's Pizza
524 S Front St, Mankato, MN 56001Smelled delicious when we walked in. Clean, quaint, great personable service! The pizza was so good! Fresh and very tasty. We did a day trip from the cities to...
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- Delivery
- Superb222 Reviews4.3

Jake's Stadium Pizza
330 Stadium Rd, Mankato, MN 56001Jake’s is probably the best pizza place in the Mankato/St. Peter area! They even have great gluten free options! They are friendly, reliable, prompt, and...
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- Good149 Reviews4.2

Polito's Pizza Mankato
505 S Front St, Mankato, MN 56001Update 05/2022: place could use a deep clean but the below sentiment still stands.Ballsy move putting your pizza joint across the street from mankato's...
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- Good104 Reviews4.2
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Mankato
La Terraza Mexican Grill and Bar
1404 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001food was late, cold and tasted like it came out a dumpster, had to wait over an hour for food, also had to wait 30 minites so I could pay and leave the God...
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Superb194 Reviews4.4

Taqueria Doña Tere
1850 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001For sure some of the Mexican food in town, skip going to the terraza or mazatlán this is the place to go. So many dishes, every single one authentic and...
- Delivery
- Superb69 Reviews4.7

Cinco de Mayo Taqueria Taco Shop
302 Stadium Rd, Mankato, MN 56001Great staff, great food. Definitely one of the better authentic taco spots in town. I have tried mostly everything on their menu, haven’t disliked anything...
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- Superb55 Reviews4.5
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Mankato
China Star
1857 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001Best Chinese food in Mankato. Everything is made fresh and hands down beats any Chinese food in a 30mi radius. We go here for lunch regularly and they never...
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- Average40 Reviews3.2

Yu's Chinese Cuisine
1633 Monks Ave #120, Mankato, MN 56001so hard to find good chinese food south of the metro. Yu's is delicious. i've had their sweet and sour chicken/orange chicken, lo mein, beef and...
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- Good108 Reviews3.3

Panda Express
1810 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001Went inside for take out as I prefer seeing the selection of entrees and sides before ordering. Everything looked fresh and well stocked, only the vegetable...
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- Average153 Reviews2.6
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Mankato
Taco John's
1040 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001I've been to a couple taco John's over the last couple years and this was the first time I have gotten my order correct on the first try. They had...
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- Good99 Reviews4.1

Massad's Grille
1850 Adams St # 618, Mankato, MN 56001My favorite place to eat when I went to the river hills mall in minnesota. I moved to north carolina and you bet I'm going to order some of their sauce as...
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- Good83 Reviews4.1
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Mankato
Jersey Mike's Subs
510 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001This Jersey Mike's is the best one we've ever been to! We visited the other one in town first, but as first time visitors we didn't appreciate...
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- Delivery
- Superb87 Reviews4.4

Jersey Mike's Subs
1924 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001If you're looking for a good sandwich Jersey Mike's is a great place to go. The restaurant is clean and the staff was kind and had no issues. I will...
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- Good100 Reviews4.2
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Mankato
Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center
119 S Front St, Mankato, MN 56001Our server was prompt and courteous. We were here on a Friday night was pretty busy but there were no problems or complaints on our end. You have to try the...
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- Superb106 Reviews4.4

Ummies Bar & Grill
530 S Front St, Mankato, MN 56001My wife and I had lunch here. I had the special: chipotle chicken sandwich, which was just a chicken sandwich with chipotle sauce, could have used some on the...
- Take-Out
- Delivery
- Superb143 Reviews4.3