Restaurants in Winona

“Oh my! Love love love this place! Stopped in to grab some wings and a salad tonight and I am in heaven. Nice crispy jumbo wings with bourbon sauce and a pear salad was to die for! If I could give 1000 stars I would. Keep up the amazing work!”

“Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm”

“This is my absolute favorite restaurant, nothing could top the experience I have here. I will come here again and again!”

“✨️ 5/5 stars, for sure!!! Our food was AMAZING, our server was polite, well spoken, and sweet! the bathrooms and dinner areas are so clean and spotless, the food delivery was quick and pretty, and we were allowed to sit for as long as we wanted after finishing our meal. Will be back!!!!”

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

“My wife and I tried this place today. I had a turkey provolone and Guac sandwich and she had a turkey and provolone sandwich. I also had the beer cheese soup. The bread was fresh and soft. The meat, and actually, all the ingredients were fresh and tasty. The beer cheese soup was phenomenal. Prior to finding this place, we would have to go to the dells for food of this caliber. We will be coming back often. Highly recommend.”

“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.”

“Always great sandwiches!!”

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

“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!”

“The Blue Heron is the best!! We were in Winona on a weekend trip and had to go here twice it was that good! The summer berry muffin latte, I’d drive hours to get this latte again 🤤 Their chai oatmeal was so good, the perfect blend of spices. The frittata was delicious. The baked goods, yum! And on top of the amazing drinks and food the staff is just the absolute friendliest! If you’re in Winona this is a must stop coffeehouse!”

“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.”

“My friend and I went three days in a row. The flavors are so good, we tried 3 or 4. If you’re in the area it’s definitely worth checking out, we’re from Missouri!”

“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 😻😻😻”

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

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

“Ya ,great times!!!………………..”

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

“love this place, great food, drinks and service”

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

“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.”

“High quality on every product they sell! We really can't even pick one favorite💕💕”

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

“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.”

“Great neighborhood gathering spot! Live music 🎶 and nice patio! 🍻”

“They make the best drinks! cindy is amazing”

“Pleasantly surprised”

“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!”

“NEVER DISAPPOINTED....EVER with anything there! the food is amazing and service is wonderful every time. thank you all for a great eating place!!!”

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

“Great place with a wonderful staff”

“Fantastic bar!! I stop there any time I am in Winona. 😊”

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

“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.”

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

“It is such a fun and open environment. I love the people and they have the best teas and shakes. ❤️”

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

“Great Experience with Great workers”

“I ate a pizza (pootsa) at poot's tavern. It was good. Very good. You sohuld follow me and eat a pootsa at poots. I think you will like it. My positive service rating is based on poots type crabby guy who has to deal with inspectors and city officials kind of stuff. I.e. a guy who knows his pootsa. Highly recommended.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“We’ve been coming here for years and will continue to no matter what - GREAT, ready to make food at a decent price. There’s never been a bad time that I’ve been here… and all their food is amazing; breakfast, lunch and dinner. I love this little bar on the east end of Winona. It’s homey which I like. One of my faves in Winona!”

“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!”

“During my visit to Winona, this place was a daily visit for me! Always fast and friendly. I tried the Nitro Cold Brew, Peanut Butter Power, Blue Razzberry RedBull Infusion, cinnamon roll, everything bagel sandwich and the egg bites throughout my week up there for vacation. Definitely can’t wait to come back to Winona to visit this location!”

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

“This is a totally typical Taco John's. If you like Taco John's, you'll love this location. If you don't like Taco John's, you won't like this one, either.

Get the Potato Olés.”

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

“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 😊”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“Absolutely the worst service I have had almost anywhere I have been. We ordered and 4 of the 5 of us got our food, we only got silverware for 3, the last person's took an additional amount of time (at least 10 minutes) even though it was said it was just about done. Our friend's meal came out and our server said they made the wrong curds the first time, the sandwich seemed to be sitting and waiting new curds, so it wasn't anything but warm and the chicken in it was very overcooked, the new curds were burnt. Our server set it down, never came back to check how anything was or if we needed anything. She served the table next to us several times and ignored us. When she finally came back and asked if we needed anything else it was at least 15 minutes after. When our friend complained and said they did not want to pay for the food our server scowled, walked away, and never came back. She was out folding silverware and serving other tables the entire 15 minutes. One of our group finally went up and explained the situation to the bartender who came right out to talk with us. There was no manager available to speak with, but the head cook did waive my friend's meal. The bartender who took care of us was absolutely amazing 👏 She got the servers tip. I likely won't be back even though my favorite nachos are here. Sad day. Ava was the name of our server. Shout out to bartender Lauren, for providing amazing customer service in light of the situation 👌 That young lady got the tip and needs a raise.”

“Food was awesome. And a lot of it”

“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.”

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

“The best Arby’s I have ever eaten at. Employees were excellent and I was impressed by their service and the quality of the product. Ordered 2 roast beef sandwiches, which were very hot and delicious, cheese sticks and curly fries which were exceptional and very hot and fresh. More impressive was how the employees stayed busy cleaning and making sure the restaurant was customer ready. After working in the restaurant industry for 50 years, this was impressive. Great job Sat. at 1:15 After working in the fast food industry for almost 50 years this was really impr”

“We stopped here on the way through town. The food was original, a tad unconventional but great. The clam chowder was tasty and chunkier than usual, if you like veggies - you'll love it. The baked cheese curds were to die for. The fish dishes and sandwiches were huge and delectable - especially with the sauce and coleslaw it came with. The back room with the river view was awesome, and definitely made it worth it - even if the lunch was on the spendy side. Service was friendly and helpful, just a tad on the slow side, but it was the busy lunch time. Would definitely recommend and will stop here again!”