Very good food, and a cool atmosphere. Service was also very…read moregood. We sat up at the bar and had the Bluefin tuna, pork belly rice bowl, and the Parmesan truffle fries. And for desert we had the Beignet croissant. And margaritas.

Stillwater Proper was really good! We stopped on a Friday…read moreafternoon for lunch and were seated right away. Our waiter was amazing! Super knowledgeable of the menu and drink list. I chose the walleye entree, my daughter had a burger, fries and Brussel sprouts. I wasn't that thrilled with the walleye but everything else was good. The restaurant itself was very clean and it was easy to find parking nearby. If it the area, I would definitely come by again.

Delicious food, service was outstanding. Friendly, happy,…read moreoutgoing. Every detail was right on the mark.

We ate here today for an early dinner!. Phils is a restaurant and Bar in Stillwater,MN built in…read more1928 as a log cabin style. The food is Greek Style with a bit of Midwest Cheeseburger theme. I had a chocolate martini and it was delicious! They drizzled my glass with chocolate syrup and poured it for me, Shaken not stirred. We ordered the Griiled Octopus for appetizer. It was pretty good, It My first taste of this sea fella, so my assessment may not be as fair as others who have had it, it wasn't chewy at all but I do love calamari better! I ordered the liver and onions and was pleasantly surprised at the heaping amount and the beautiful presentation. pretty tasty. The rest of the table ordered cheeseburgers! They have Lots of delicious ingredients , very good cheeseburgers and fries! It was my parent's Birthday! yep Juneteenth ! ! They each got a free piece of Baklava! I also ordered a piece of chocolate cake. It was very delicious. not too chocolaty, just right. Buttery frosting . Yummy. Ambiance was a little noisy, not too bad. seating is not super comfortable. The chairs are a little old and sticky , my body is particular and after 2 hours I was sore. The Waiter was not very friendly and did not seem to like his job. It makes such a difference when you're out celebrating and the server makes you feel unwelcome. It's part of the whole experience and part of what you paying for. Good food, mediocre experience all around . Id probably not come back. Perhaps id try the outdoor seating and give the Martini another go!

Our server, Dion, was beyond wonderful. A real credit to this place. He listened to my husband when…read morehe wanted more black beans in his southwest rice bowl and took the time out of his very busy shift to bring him some,(which by the way were delicious!

Stopped in for a quick lunch and sat at the bar which, should support the quick lunch goal -…read morehowever, service was surprisingly slow. It wasn't all that busy, roughly three staff members in and out behind the bar inclusive of an employee who was working on a sangria mix? Pre made cocktail mix? Not sure but he was putting something together the majority of the time I was in. I digress. It wasn't just myself and guest who experienced the slow service, there was another group at the end of the bar that had to ask multiple times for their tab to multiple employees. On to the food: -I went with the Royale Smash Burger, which was quite tasty and honestly, the seasoning of the burger and the cheese stood so strong on their own I wish I didn't have the tomato and pickles in hindsight. Really great burger! -the side fries were solid and seasoned perfectly! -the onion rings we split was surprisingly the opposite. No real taste to the batter, came out not super hot, and really soggy. The exact opposite of the side fries and honestly, wish we'd skipped on them. Overall, the service kind of killed the experience, the burger was solid, and I'd skip the onion rings. There's some decent spots in Stillwater and this place always seems super busy this was the first chance I had to stop in and... not sure with the other options I'd jump to go back. Perhaps it was just an off service/off afternoon?

We were going to Stillwater and I wanted to try somewhere new. Glad we decided on Lolo! The hanger…read moresteak Korean tacos were great; very flavorful and great balance of sultry and spicy and fresh. I think next time I would get them in lettuce wraps because it was a lot more food than it looks!

After reading all the reviews, this place I kind of a let down. My party got the burrata, Mahi…read moreTacos, and burgers. All of them were pretty underwhelming. Not bad, but not anything to write home about, or worth the price. Service was fine. Patio was cute but the view of the river is blocked by a large building. Overall wouldn't come back here.

Manger exceeded all expectations on our first visit to this lovely restaurant. My hubby and I were…read morecelebrating our 10th wedding anniversary and FINALLY checked this place off our list. Not sure why it took so long to make it here but we finally did it. Isa was our wonderful server/waitress who made the night unforgettable. They had a lovely sweet touch by having a happy anniversary card at our table signed by the entire staff. They must know how much I love snail mail. LOL. We were also treated to a complimentary glass of champagne right away. For drinks, I ordered the Hemingway Special which had Rum, Tattersall Sour Cherry, Grapefruit, and Lime. It was delish and in a beautiful cocktail glass. Later in the evening I ordered an Espresso Press Martini that really hit the spot. It included Proper Vodka, Loon Coffee Liquor, North Forest Maple Bourbon Pecan, Creme de Cacao, & French Press. Hubby ordered a glass of the Pinot Noir and then an IPA. For our meal, I ordered the Side Salad and the Moules à la Creme (mussels). The salad was good but just a tad salty for my taste buds. The mussels were some of the best I've ever had. The broth was perfection that I just wanted to sip that up at the very end. They were also great with dealing with my gluten allergy and replaced the sourdough bread (as a side with the mussels) and gave me French fries with ketchup and aioli on the side. Lovely touch. Hubby ordered the Roasted Pork Loin and I even took a small bite of that and it was tasty...came with broccolini. The beet glaze was a great addition and not too overpowering. Last but not least they also brought out a slice of their cheesecake for us to celebrate our big day. Though not completely GFree, I was able to take the filling and eat that. It was great. Highly recommend Manger and can't wait to come back.

I've been fortunate and privileged enough to travel throughout the Western world, both for work and…read moreleisure, and I've been a "cook" since I was 12 and a winemaker. Before going into detail about the menu and service, I want to emphasize that I was disappointed by the restaurant's ambiance. I expected a more French setting, to do justice to its name, Manger. The walls were bare, the seats uncomfortable, and the chairs looked like church pews. I expected more French decor--at the very least, chairs in that style. Even a little French music, which is so lovely and romantic. The croquettes were delicious. I ordered the French fries and was disappointed--they were mushy and tasteless. The aioli was a nice touch, but the ketchup sauce was completely out of place. What I thought was very well prepared was the Trout Veronique. The flavor of the sauce and the clams was absolutely fantastic. As a connoisseur, I have to commend the selection of excellent French wines. It really bothers me when I go to restaurants that claim to be Italian or French but only have California wines. I have nothing against California, but as connoisseurs, we know there are many more options around the globe. I was amazed by the variety of spirits and the house-made cocktails at this place. The Old Fashioned, prepared by Erin, was absolutely delicious. Whenever I go to a restaurant that serves Crème Brûlée, I try it. I have my own Swiss recipe, and I've been disappointed before. That wasn't the case here. The dessert was prepared with the utmost delicacy and had a perfectly smooth texture. The caramel was executed with the precision of a great chef. The service is very professional, and you feel welcomed by their sincere hospitality. Erin is a true professional. See you next time.

Wish I'd of read reviews. I walked into the establishment…read moreto pick up my call in order. It's a large clean new space! I was impressed. It was almost empty which I thought odd. I easily found my bag (the only one) grabbed it and left. The staff yelled thank you ! Then I got back and opened the bag. My $20 salad was thrown together. I couldn't tell what was on it as it was covered in blue corn chips. Lots of corn chips. I removed the 2 dressing containers and found them both near empty! What they contained tastes like fish sauce.. Only arugula and spinach on salad,no crisp just soggy lettuce below warm chicken. The abundance of chips are soft and stale. Save yourself the disappointment go to the other place.

I bought a too good to go bowl and this was so worth it! They allow you to do 8 scoops total of…read moreselect foods and I loved that you could personalize it. They don't give you dressing or anything extra outside of that but it's a great base for a salad where you can add more to complete it. Great value for money as well! The pickup is late though (8:30-9 pm) but other than that I have no complaints, and plenty of free parking out front!

Grabbed a seat at the bar at Olio in Bayport and had one of those meals that reminds you why bar…read moredining can be just as good as a full table setup. I started with a glazed dish of what looked like tender bites of pork over sweet potatoes, topped with crispy quinoa and fresh mint - the sweet and savory combo with that herby crunch on top was addictive, and we scraped the bowl clean. For the main, the crispy skin fish was the star of the night. The skin was shattered-glass crispy, the flesh underneath flaky and perfectly cooked, and it sat on a bright, punchy salad with radicchio and shaved fennel that cut through the richness perfectly. The cocktails were just as thoughtful. I had a beautifully balanced sour-style drink with a soft foam top and a dusting of spice, and it was easy to see why the bar program here gets so much love -- the shelves behind the bar are stocked deep, and it shows in the drinks. The whole vibe at the bar is relaxed but polished, with the bartenders keeping an easy pace and clearly knowing the menu inside and out. Olio is proof that Bayport has some serious culinary talent tucked into it. Already thinking about what I'll order next time.

Have had Olio on the list of places to try for a while and a friend suggested making reservations…read more We went on a lovely Sunday evening for an early dinner. The space is small, but so adorable. There is also a nice patio. The cocktail and wine list were very intriguing, so decided to go for a cocktail. I tried the Sanka Ya Dead (mostly because of the name) and it was such a refreshing summer beverage. The food was spectacular. There was a corn appetizer special that I could not pass up. We also were among garlic bread fanatics, so had to get that as well. Both appetizers were delicious. I chose the rigatoni for my main with chicken parm. This was such yummy comfort in a bowl. The chicken parmesan was a giant piece, so you may have some leftover. I wasn't hungry enough to tack on dessert, but others got the olive oil cake and it looked good. I do recommend making a reservation, although bar seating appears to be first come, first serve. Definitely recommend a dinner at Olio.

We got seated right away, and everyone we encountered was genuinely friendly and welcoming. We also…read moremet Erika, the manager, and despite my obvious affinity for anyone with such an excellent name, she earned the praise on her own. She was warm, pleasant, and took the time to chat with us. The food was SO good. As vegetarians, we had plenty to choose from, which is always appreciated. We tried the focaccia, cheese tortellini, and margherita pizza, and everything was excellent. We even grabbed a pasta dish to go for our teenage son, who gave it his own enthusiastic seal of approval. Our only little gripe: we were excited to see the Caesar salad labeled "VEG," since a truly vegetarian Caesar is surprisingly hard to find. We double-checked with our waitress, and unfortunately the dressing does contain anchovies. Fish is, alas, still an animal. Vegetarian generally means no meat or fish, while lacto-ovo vegetarians still eat dairy and eggs. Definitely not a dealbreaker, but the menu labeling could use a small correction so fellow vegetarians don't get overly excited about their Caesar prospects. The atmosphere was cozy with dim lighting and a really comfortable feel. At one point some questionable country music came on, but the universe apparently heard our distress and the playlist miraculously switched to rock. Crisis averted. Overall, delicious food, lovely service, great atmosphere, and plenty for vegetarians. We'll absolutely be back because the bruschetta still needs ordering. Highly recommend!

Hello my fellow travelers! This fine evening in Stillwater,…read moreI decided to check out Gio's again. Let's just say they did not disappoint in their lack of service. We walked in because the sidewalk board was still out and the sign on the door stated they were open until 10:00 PM. Upon entering, the bartender acknowledged us and then simply continued cleaning. After about 5 minutes, she went to the kitchen and came back out to inform us that they were closing early and we needed to go to another establishment. This is the second time I have been turned away here. Honestly, I would not recommend a restaurant that advertises it is open and then turns paying customers away.

Walleye was a HUGE fillet and fantastic. Fish and chips was a child's portion of two small…read morestrips...was extremely disappointing. Chicken wings were a miss. Kids inhaled their burgers and loved them. Avoid fish and chips and wings - walleye and burgers are winners. Service and atmosphere was great!

Very good food and super accommodating! We were a party of 15 in town for a wedding. Called to make…read morea reservation and they called in extra help! Food was excellent, staff was super friendly. The kids had plenty of games to play. Everybody was happy and full!