24 Best American Restaurants in Mankato

“No waiting for seats. Msle server was not very attentive. While waiting for food, another female Server tripped and fell due to slippery floor. It was quickly wiped up but not mopped so floor might still be slippery. Everyone walked very carefully in that area. Towards the end of the meal, Server could not be found so another Server brought the bill.“

“Amazing food and better service!! 10 out of 10 would recommend🔥❤️“

“The halibut was cooked to perfection and tasted great. The only thing that I would add would be a little bit of lemon butter sauce on the bottom of the plate but admittedly I’m not a chef.“

“Repeat customer for the past three years and I am so excited to see and experience to menu and food elevating in taste and quality.“

“The fish and chips were amazing. The brownie desert was wonderful. Great server and reasonably priced. Will definitely go back if in Mankato again.“

“Stopped here on the recommendation of the front desk at our hotel. Happy Chef was closing due to short staffing; however, thankfully, we were still seated. Bobbi and Leslie, we can’t thank you enough for the excellent service and delicious food.“

“I visited Boulder Tap House on a work trip. The service was excellent, food outstanding, and comfortable atmosphere. I sat at the bar. The service and food was so good, I came back a second night. Best Brandy Old Fashioned - I'm from WI and I rarely get one this good! The bartender was very personable and provided great service. Both meals were excellent, high quality, and tasty food!“

“We went down to Mankato for the day with plans ahead of time to stop here. What a fun little restaurant.

Service was great, we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table for 2 on a weekend morning.

We got the mimosa flight to share and each got breakfast. 10/10 would come back. Portions are good but not enormous.

If you are in the area it is worth a stop.“

“Went last night; the server gave me a recommendation for my food and drink. Both were so yummy. I had the sticky burger and Hippie Juice. Also, even though it was very busy, the service was still smooth. The side patio is especially nice of warm days!“

“Food was great! Waffle fries and a side of ranch is the way to go. Grace, our server, was awesome. Thx highly recommend!“

“always my fav! fresh, great service...friendly employees!“

“I recommend it 100% the service is fast and the waitress extremely friendly… I love it“

“Good food and good atmosphere.“

“awesome food!“

“Good service. Good food. Good deal at Christmas time with gift cards!“

“I will have to preface this review by saying that I'm definitely going to give Johnny B's a second shot. My first experience there was subpar, but I feel like it could be much better. I tried their fries, cowboy kegs, buffalo chicken tater tot kegs, and the philly cheese steak sandwich. The fries were nothing to write home about at all, they tasted under salted and almost store bought. The cowboy kegs were definitely a cool premise, like hush puppies but with cream cheese. They didn't taste as good as I hoped but I still enjoyed them. The buffalo chicken tater tot kegs had me excited, but the potato and chicken flavors didn't mix well and it also didn't taste as good as I expected. They did give me a fat cup of bleu cheese though which I was super happy about. The philly cheese steak sandwich was definitely the star of the show, delicious, but I do have to remark that I wish it had more cheese.

Overall, the food was 6/10, barely above average, but the place was clean, the waitress was nice, and the overall experience was more 8/10. I want to return because I want to try the bacon ranch tater kegs and the more famous menu items. I'm sure that while the food I ordered was subpar, other options must be way better. I'll update my review next time I visit“

“Salads were good. Service just meh. Bartender ignored us while continuing to serve a couple next to us. Was having a convo with them about other restaurants in the area so clearly they were locals and regulars. Not sure we will be back.“

“Finally had a chance to have their breakfast I had Denver omelet with cheesy hash browns. Wife had biscuits and gravy. We both said this is like the best breakfast we’ve ever had.“

“Busy as heck, but the crew handled it. Lots of bodies but the drinks flow! Floor and table tops are sticky in all corners of the bar, low ceilings basement with no ventilation makes for some stale farts. Great college bar, brings frat vibes with louder music!“

“Understaffed prior to a concert. Servers obviously overwhelmed so the service definitely suffered. Food was good tho wasn't very hot when it made it to the table. Waited 20 minutes for our drink order and finally went to the bar and ordered. Our server hadn't put the order in. Definitely needed more help!“

“Food is awesome. However it feels like a fire code violation with shoulder standing room and one single door for an entrance and exit. Also, there is zero coordination at the door for a waiting line. Most places take a name and how many or give ppl a ticket ect., Folks just walk right past others who've been waiting to be seated and then immediately get a seat right infront of others who've been waiting.“

“I have loved Buffalo Wild Wings Mankato for almost 30 years! Great job!“

“I enjoy eating at JD's great service the food is amazing. Staff are very respectful and also don't mind having conversations. Definitely a place where I take my kids out for a juicy burger and myself to enjoy a nice cold beer. S/O to JD's 😎“

“Can't have real butter just soy. Wife can't have soy so we will not be back.“