Stopped in yesterday, Friday for some live music @ 3:00. To my surprise @ about 20 to 3:00 Chris &…read moreMike were already playing!! The acts are set up just inside the door, nice! I liked how thoughtful Next Stop is of their acts; there are about three guitar stands attached to the wall behind where the musicians set up. I sat @ the table just inside the door. As most bars nearly all tables are hi-top, there was one standard height table w six or eight chairs near the middle of the bar. I felt this was the Townie Bar....full w a bunch of chill, kind folk. I didn't take a picture but there was a laminated sign on my table: For food and drink service please see the bartender. I was pleasantly surprised when everyone stepped out during the music break when the lovely bartender passed by, she stopped to ask if I needed anything? Very kind, as I can read and I knew the request. The bar was pretty full but not squished in like sardines full, nor loud. They have a parking lot, not a lot of spaces, so you just park along the edge/grass of the lot and all is peachy. I enjoyed that a couple few of the regulars ended up moving to the table next to me and danced for a lot of the gig! They were kind and lively ladies! The music was great, the environment comfortable and welcoming, the people friendly and attentive and friendly service; I definitely don't see this being my last visit. I didn't see anything on their social media or website and didn't ask yesterday to find out what's with the fireman theme? I really like it... look up, helmets make some of the light fixtures and there are figurine type things on the higher bar shelves. Next Stop Bar thanks for a fun and memorable inaugural visit, you've definitely made a fan and hopefully a repeat customer out of me, cheers!

If you're tired of the boujee scene in Stillwater, the closest bar/restaurant across the bridge is…read morea steal. This place has a really down to earth vibe, the waitress is quite nice and there's good music. I would argue you're better off taking the extra 5 minute drive into Wisconsin because they have a delightful menu, my proof is the PB Bacon Cheeseburger (yes, as in Peanut Butter, it's fantastic)!

I'm giving this place 3.5 out of 5 stars because that's exactly what it is: average, and nothing…read moremore. Since Yelp doesn't allow half stars, I'm rounding down to 3. We went on a Monday afternoon, and the whole town was pretty quiet. Service-wise, we had no issues at all. The staff were friendly and attentive, so I can't speak to some of the negative reviews mentioning poor service. Here's where the problems start: the pricing. After tip, tax, a small appetizer, and two meals with no leftovers, our lunch total was $66. We only had water for drinks, and that felt very overpriced for what we got. We started with the cheese curds, which were around $13. The portion was small, maybe 25 to 35 curds, and they seemed like something you could buy frozen and make at home. They weren't bad, but they were definitely not worth the price, and I would skip them next time. I ordered their house-famous chicken tenders meal. The flavor was good overall, and the breading had nice seasoning, but it tended to peel off. One of my tenders was also tough and hard to eat, which was disappointing, though the other two were juicy. The fries that came with the meal were excellent and probably the highlight of the restaurant. They were perfectly crisp and seasoned well. I ordered an extra dipping sauce, but I never saw an itemized receipt, so I'm not sure how much it cost. It would have been nice to see the breakdown before paying. My wife ordered a sandwich and soup. I tasted the soup and thought it was good. She didn't have any complaints about her food, but said the restaurant was "mid" overall, and I agree. The bathrooms were another low point. They looked clean but felt worn down and not very well maintained. They also only had air dryers, which are loud, cold, and less sanitary than paper towels. On a positive note, the atmosphere was pretty good. It had a relaxed and casual vibe, which we both liked. Overall, for $66, the only leftovers we had were a few fries. Bigger portions would have made a difference. If I had been able to take some chicken tenders or part of my wife's sandwich home, I probably would have rated this 4 stars. When you add up the portion size, price, quality of the bathrooms, and the overall taste of the food, you get a very average experience. This restaurant isn't terrible, but it's not one I would go out of my way to visit again. There are many other options in the area that are a better value. If someone in your group really wants to come here, at least now you'll know what to expect.

My wife and I went to The Freight House in Stillwater on Memorial Day expecting nothing more than a…read morenormal Day out together. What we experienced instead was one of the most degrading and disrespectful experiences we have ever had at a restaurant. We sat directly at the bar in the bar area. The place was nearly empty -- maybe 7 or 8 customers total -- so there is absolutely no excuse for what happened. The bartender and staff were not overwhelmed, understaffed, or too busy to notice us. In fact, they had plenty of time to repeatedly serve and check on everyone else around us while acting as if we did not exist. For over 20 minutes, my wife and I sat at that bar without a single acknowledgment. No greeting. No menus. No "I'll be right with you." Nothing. Meanwhile, white customers who came in after us sat down and were immediately greeted, handed menus, had drinks served quickly, and had their orders taken right away. One group sitting nearby was checked on multiple times, and the bartender even asked them twice if they wanted another round and immediately brought them more drinks. All while we still sat there completely ignored. At a certain point, this stops looking like "bad service" and starts looking exactly like what it felt like: discrimination. Because when the only people left sitting unacknowledged at the bar are the Native couple while everyone else around them is promptly served, people are going to notice exactly what is happening. The humiliation of sitting there with my wife, watching customer after customer receive attentive service while we were treated like we were invisible, is something I will not forget. Nobody should ever walk into a business and leave feeling less welcome or less worthy of basic respect because of their race. And what makes this even more insulting is knowing management will probably try to smooth this over with some generic apology about "customer experience" instead of acknowledging the reality of what happened. But no carefully worded response changes what we personally sat there and watched happen with our own eyes for over 20 minutes. Hospitality is not selective. Respect is not selective. Service should not be selective. The Freight House completely failed at all three.

On a beautiful day, we decided to make a stop for cocktails at The Velveteen. Upon arriving, we…read moreentered the door and descended dimly lit stairs, then passed through a stone hallway to reach the entrance. The wait at the table was longer than we anticipated but luckily for us, there were some bar seats available. The bartender at the moment was Cameron. He gave us the rundown on the food and drinks and made several recommendations. We started off the evening with the Don Corlone. It was very tasty and also an Andorran Martini. Both drinks were delightful and were semi-sweet but not too sweet. The mixture of the Don Corlione had a perfect blend of citrus and sweetness. We then ordered the pastry puff poppers and they were amazing. The sauce complemented the pastry puffs and the filling left you wanting more. To finish the night we ordered tiramisu, cheesecake, and some bubbles. Thank you Cameron for the amazing service and experience we hope to be back again soon.

Went the day before valentines day. Had a reservation for 9pm. The environment was great, but…read morethey ran out of over half the food items and closed the kitchen early (like 5 minutes after we got there) didn't get to order beefed to try something. Considering we wanted earlier and we took the reservation time they gave us, it was disappointing to not get to eat. The drinks were really fun (bartender was killin' it) and dessert was included in the kitchen so not available but did manage to finagle one of the 4 options and we got the strawberry cheesecake (friends not a strawberry fan but we were hungry) because they wouldn't serve the others or they were out. Really poor planning for such a busy 'date night' weekend. I loved the speakeasy feel and will go back for that. Hopefully we'll get to eat there the next time. Experience a plus. Food a minus Staff, doing their best Bartender - was a mover and a Shaker was definitly on their A game.

Hamburgers are tasty. All cooked perfectly. Juicy. Offer a variety of cheeses and toppings. The bar…read morehas a laid-back old school vintage vibe. Friendly servers.

Stopped into Howard's Bar for dinner on a random Tuesday evening with a party of five, including a…read morecouple of kids. The place is split into a bar area with tables and a smaller dining area. We opted for the dining section since we had little ones with us. There was one server covering our section, which had our table and another table. While she seemed to be keeping up with orders reasonably well, her friendliness left something to be desired. As the face of the restaurant, especially in a family-friendly section, a warmer attitude would've gone a long way. Food-wise, everything we ordered was solid. I had the deluxe patty melt with fries which was tasty, well-cooked, and a generous portion. Others at the table had walleye strips, nachos, mac and cheese, and another sandwich (can't remember the name). Across the board, everyone enjoyed their meals, and the portions were definitely generous for the price. Overall, Howard's delivered on food and portion size, but the service could use a little polish to make it a more welcoming experience. Would I come back? I'd likely consider, I just hope the service is better this time.

Chill waterfront bar and restaurant. Certain days/times they have live music. As a side note,…read moreseating is first come first serve but there isn't anything that states that when you walk in. It overlooks the marina. Parking used to be free in front of the restaurant/bar and that is no longer the case. You have to pay via the mobile app or QR code. Food is American fare. Nothing special but just okay. On this particular visit we had chips and salsa and plenty of cocktails after a day of boating. Our waitress provided great service. Bathrooms could use a facelift/upgrade. The middle stall in the women's bathroom (inboards as the sign states) the middle stall door is broken. This place is closed during the winter season and certain times of the year it has some high tide action if the river is high (today was a prime example).

Great summer venue with live music! When the patio is not flooded it's good, two outdoor bars and…read moreplenty of river view seating. Food is typical bar food but good for ordering to go to grab before getting on the boat. Service friendly and prompt.

From the ambiance, the service, and of course the food, everything is great!…read more Their smoked old fashioned is really good, and when it's paired with their burgers, it makes it even better. Whether you are looking for a date place or a spot to check out with some friends, this is the place!

Delicious food and wonderful staff. The only downside is the reservation and waitlist system on…read moreFridays and Saturdays. They don't take reservations, and the website is very misleading about how the Yelp waitlist works. Their website states to "add yourself to Yelp and find Brick & Bourbon Stillwater and add yourself to our waitlist. Top right is the queue to add yourself to the waiting list. Groups larger than 6, please put your group size in the comment section." But it does not actually mean you're added to a waitlist. Your wait time doesn't start until you arrive at the restaurant, which is totally fine -- but then what's the purpose of the app? It just creates confusion and false expectations. Waited over an hour to even be sat because we used the app, overall still a great place to eat, just wish the online waitlist info was clearer or not used at all.

The best Old Fashioned drink in town and the Hanger Steak Bowl is awesome! Highly recommend.read more

Went to LoLos for a girls weekend and it did not disappoint, such a fun atmosphere, the staff was…read moregreat as well. Only negative was it was pretty hot in there. Now for the food, wow the chips n dip we could eat for hours as well as the rosemary fries, truly amazing!! The wings were also a highlight of it all. The tomato carpaccio was delicious but wish there was more tomatoes. My personal favorite was the crostini, love the mix of the goat cheese and apricot. The least underwhelming were the tacos, would not recommend. Would highly recommend!!

The service was fantastic, and the food was just as impressive. Wild Hare truly delivers with fresh…read moreingredients, thoughtful flavors, and a great overall experience. Definitely will be back!

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?

Used to love this place but after going back in late Dec 2025 it has gone downhill a little, and I…read morewholehearted agree with the other review that says it's a one and done type place. Maybe we just had a bad server but he was really bad, insulting, got the order wrong so he could get through the task faster, just not what I've come to expect there. Also it was a way younger and antsier seeming crowd than I expected, which wasn't odd since most other places downtown had someone at the door checking IDs that night. Probably one to avoid until the summer season

Stopped by The Tilted Tiki for a quick drink during a birthday celebration, and honestly, they…read morehandled our big group like champs. The service was super fast and really friendly, which I appreciated considering we rolled in with 20 people. They were out of some of the fun tiki cups I had ordered, which was a little disappointing, but the drinks themselves were tasty and surprisingly strong. It was a short visit, but was filled with fun vibes and great service. Overall it is a solid spot to grab a drink if you're wandering around Stillwater. I would definitely stop by again!

Ziggys is the Best music venue around! the food was amazing…read moreand the atmosphere was exactly what kind of fun you want on a Saturday afternoon. We saw the band Acoustic Rock party and had a blast! Super talented fun show with amazing song choices! The whole place was singing along! We will definitely be back. Highly recommended for the service, music amd food!

We made a stop out at Ziggys for a few drinks after walking for hours to rehydrate. I have seen…read morethis location countless times but have not stopped in. The place was alive with live music and people dancing. We sat at the bar and our bartender Ashley told us what was on the menu. We had a few beers then the pickles. The pickles were perfectly fried and had a crisp crunch on the outside and a soft inside. Ashley's shift was over, and then came Billy who was another fabulous bartender. He kept the beers coming as we enjoyed the evening.