The Mac Shack &amp; Specialties

My all time favorite pizza is from here!!! Beer cheese and summer sausage! Such a fun little spot…read morebut it can get tight in there. You can Sir right in front of the glass to see the brewing tanks! It is really cool to watch and it's cozy with great bartenders! Must stop by when you are in Red Wing!

This was such a cute little brewery, a little outside of the downtown area. We wanted to end our…read moreour exploring with a beer from where it all started, with a Remmlers Royal Brew! This beer started back in the 1800's and it reminds me of an Oktoberfest type of beer with that hint of spice - we took a growler home of it! The inside is pretty small, with a few tables & mostly bar seats. It'd be great for a quick stop with your group! They also have a mix of outside beers and can make a few cocktails. The pizza orders seemed to be pretty busy too but we didnt have one. All I can say if def get a Remmler!!

8" Pepperoni, Olive, and Bell Pepper

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Kelly's Tap House Bar and Grill

3.5(197 reviews)

0.4 mi

Fantastic food. View of the railroad (love trains) and the Mississippi River. Dole pineapple…read moremargarita! We all had the tri tip sandwich with onion rings and the house beans. Delicious. Highly recommend. What a great find here in Red Wing.

I'm shocked to see the rating as high as it is at this establishment...The reason we chose this…read morerestaurant over others, is BECAUSE of the rating.... When we walked in it was busy and the hostess was friendly and estimated the wait time to be around 5 minutes, and it was; which was nice. We were seated in the porch area (there is a garage door that separates it from the rest of the restaurant) and it was sticky. The air was like the outdoors (SUPER humid day) but not as warm; there clearly was no AC. They did have a big ass fan on (that's the brand name I believe ) but it was on so low- you could not feel it. We all ordered drinks and only my husband was asked if he wanted a refill (family of 6 here). Our waitress never checked on us to ask how the food was until she asked if we were ready for our bill. My oldest son ordered a pizza with banana peppers, mushrooms, and pepperoni, and instead he got a pizza with green peppers, no mushrooms, and a little bit of pepperoni. My husband ordered a burger which he said was dry and so dry in fact he had to remove part of his bun (he is NOT a picky eater). I ordered a Rachel. My sandwich was incredibly dry and the only reason I almost finished it was because there was no way I was letting a 15.00 sandwich go to waste.... My oldest daughter ordered a cheese quesadilla and it was comparable to something she could have made herself (age 9) and thrown in the microwave. My youngest daughter (age 3) ordered a grilled cheese and it was so bad that she refused to eat it. I tried it and it tasted like wax. Velveeta cheese does not make a good grilled cheese especially when it's cold by the time you get to eat it. It was inedible, we ended up throwing it away. The only person who got decent food was my second son who ordered a 12" pepperoni pizza. He said it was pretty good. I will say this place serves "bar food". We will not be returning. The waitress did take the messed up pizza off of our bill (we appreciated that) but, if she had checked up on us earlier, he could have just had a new one made... I fully understand that it was busy, but it's still not an excuse for poor service and bad food. I have worked in restaurants from low end to high end, so I know how it works. We would have appreciated a check in from our waitress and a smile at least... She could have been having a bad day, but don't take that out on the customer. At least the hostess was friendly. I also want to add that the menu has way too many options... maybe if there were less options, they could perfect some of their recipes in order for the food to taste better... Sometimes too many options is not a good thing.

Alllllll the TAPS!!!

Maiden Rock cider!!! Soooo gooooooood!

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Buchanan Grocery

4.4(22 reviews)

0.6 mi

Special occasions deserve a fresh cut delicious ribeye on the grill. Buchanan has the best ribeyes…read morein my little town of Red Wing .

I just moved to Red Wing, and this is my neighborhood grocery store. It is small but has a lot…read morepacked inside. It just celebrated a century of existence. It is not the best place for bargain hunting, but you know what? They have the best selection around of local goods, everything from cheese (CannonBelles!) to produce (Lake City strawberries!) to crackers to BBQ sauces. The meat department has a great selection and a really nice butcher. Actually, everyone here has been incredibly nice. I imagine that it's the kind of place where I'll soon know the workers' names and they'll know mine.

Cheeses

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Cheese curds

Godfathers Pizza

3.4(21 reviews)

0.9 mi

Awesome selection at the pizza buffet and they taste great too. I always order the cheese burger…read morepizza

Went to mother's day buffet. Staff was very rude. I will never go to another…read more The pizza was very good just do not talk to the staff

Woodshed Pizza Liquor & Jam Room

3.3(6 reviews)

1.2 mi

Whoever was working was intoxicated and made us very uncomfortable. Would not go back.read more

Pizza was good! Did not skip on the toppings. Sauce was flavorful but not overpowering.read more

The liquor store

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"Night club" and pool table

Libertys Restaurant and Lounge

3.4(143 reviews)

0.5 mi

We stopped into Libertys while exploring Red Wing and found it to be a cute little joint! We were…read moreactually recommended it by a worker in town, and she told us to go towards the back bar - which was the real fun! The vibes in the front and back are SO different... very cute diner in the front & dive bar in the back. We got a bacon cheese burger, Portabella Mushroom Sandwich, and Au Gratin Potatoes. I LOVED the au gratin & am really happy I ordered it on the side. The portabella was a bit soggy and hard to eat - but actually really tasty! And the bacon cheeseburger was a staple, a really jucy burger! We loved their bloody mary and variety of beers too. The menu is HUGE and im really excited to stop back in!

Stopped in mid-afternoon for an early dinner since a lot of dining options in downtown Red Wing…read moreseem to be closed on Sundays so was happy to find this spot open. A couple of observations: cleanliness could be improved. The booth we were seated at had many crumbs and other food particles on the seat. Flies are a bit of a pest buzzing around. I know it's not the restaurant's fault esp during the summer but consistently keeping bugs away from my meal is not an ideal indoor dining experience. For those paying via credit card, there is a 3.5% surcharge. The salmon salad was overly fishy and off-putting. Salmon shouldn't taste that way. The deep dish pizza was a nice shareable entree, full of toppings and very tasty.

Chicken wrap

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Red Wing Barrel House

3.5(14 reviews)

0.5 mi

This place is small and cozy, but not a dive necessarily. The food is all prepared using toaster…read moreovens so the menu is limited. However, the locals insisted this place had great pizza and our pickle pizza was very good. We also had nachos and the Chicago hot dog. Everything was on point. The bartenders are pleasant and helpful. The only complaint I have is that it is too dark. The lighting is so dark it could put you to sleep. The live music we had that night was fantastic (swamp kings) and I highly recommend this bar!

Extremely rude bartender. We just came in to have lunch, as we have done before, and all she said…read morewas "you have to be 21 to be in here." Not hello, how may I help you, etc. There was a sign when we came in, however it was the middle of the day and like I said, we have brought my son there before and he loved the hot dogs. I let him pick where we went that day and this is what he chose! I just assumed that sign was meant for evening hours. Guess not!! She could have handled it much differently!

Christmas (seasonal) decor, old time wooden bar

Old fashioned drinks

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A couple of TVs so you don't miss the game

Domino's Pizza

1.7(12 reviews)

1.9 mi

My chicken wings were on a steam table. Way to soggy not to have been. Flavor is awfulread more

Their website allows you to order and wait 30 minutes before relieving a phone CALL AFTER the food…read morehas been made.to.tell.you thay they don't deliver to a house 7 MINHYES AWAY. when you ask why they're rude. Whay the fuck?

The Smokin' Oak Rotisserie & Grill

3.5(176 reviews)

3.5 mi

We were a group that came in on the recommendation of having pulled pork sandwiches and so glad I…read morecame! I have a new favorite when I come into town now. I had the pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries. It had a really good smokey but not totally saturated smokey flavor. First pulled pork sandwich I've had (I've had plenty) that had such good flavor in the meat. Their sauce was a bit runny for me, but it was still good. Can't wait to come back!

THE FOOD!!!!! I…read moreordered through Door Dash to my hotel room so I don't have information about the location... and technically I don't have information about the staff. But I can tell you that whoever determined the menu and keeps everyone on track, and probably everyone at the restaurant put a little love into the place and a lot of love into their coworkers. You CAN taste the difference when people are happy. We went with an order of 3 large shrimp for each of us, and a half chicken and ribs with coleslaw and sweet potatoe fries. The shrimp were incredible! The size! The juiciness, the ability to get every bit of meat out of the tail! Everything about these was everything that I wanted. I couldn't believe that one serving of just 3 was so filling! (I think you would need 6 Red Lobster butterfly shrimp to equal the size of one but you cannot compare the taste as these are peel & eat.) Then I opened the protein box and realized that I had made the embarrassing mistake of not ordering a barbecue sauce. Humph. I think that should not have been such an easy mistake to make on their site. Thankfully, both of us like grilled food without dripping sauces and ... OMG ... We were not disappointed in the food! The ribs were like eating a meat candy. They were such a joy to hold the bone and just lightly pull the tender sweet meat off. There was barely any fat. The spice rub brought out the juices from deep inside the meat but only let them sit on the meat and inside the skin. The chicken was amazing! The dark meat practically ran juices down the front of our shirts as we bit into it, the same way that sweet corn does. The white meat was so juicy it was like the typical dark meat that most people achieve on Thanksgiving. Now, the coleslaw was one of the blandest I've tasted but I figured if you do have one of the spicier barbecue sauces you might be using it as a foil. Helping you to calm your mouth's fire down with the dressing. Of course, fries don't travel well and sweet potatoe are no different. But they were absolutely everything I expected. They were delicious!! I am having surgery in April and trying to see how to ship this food to me after that now. ;)

Wood fire grill

3 Large Shrimp

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Rib rotisserie

RW's Bierstube

3.0(20 reviews)

1.0 mi

My husband wanted fish fry on the last Friday of the official Lenten season. We decided to try out…read morethe Bierstube for the first time, and I'm glad we did! The parking lot is pretty spacious, so no battling for a spot like you might need to in downtown. The bowling alley is in a separate part of the building; we couldn't see hear any sounds from there in the restaurant. We seated ourselves, as a sign advised, and were quickly brought menus. Service remained pretty good throughout our visit. We both had drinks. My husband enjoyed the Bierstube Red, while I had a bottle of Angry Orchard cider. Our cheese curd appetizer was delicious, the curds hot and squeaky with a nice layer of breading. For my main dish, I had the grilled cheese on pumpernickel along with the standard seasoned potato chips. Everything was really good--the sandwich had a great amount of cheese with a good, stringy pull. My husband LOVED the all you can eat fish fry. He declared it to be his favorite out of the local restaurants we've tried. His fries were great, too. After finishing off the main plate, he could request more fish from our server, and she'd bring out a piece at a time on a saucer. I was in an indulgent mood, so we had dessert, too--the apple strudel. It was really good, the strudel piping-hot all the way through, served alongside a big scoop of ice cream. A caramel drizzle added the perfect final touch. We'll definitely be back here, and probably on Fridays!

Small town bar doing its best. Service was attentive and friendly. Definitely a neighborhood bar…read morefeel. Burgers and such were good, my grilled chicken and asparagus was edible. A $3 upcharge for fries is steep, but they give you a lot of them; I would order them well done/extra crispy. They just recently had to condense their menu. Still more options than an average corner bar, but most of their german food is no longer available. You will not be disappointed by their drink specials.

View from the bar.

Apple strudel

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Drinks menu

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John R.

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2 years ago

I feel compelled to share a concerning experience involving the owner of this restaurant. A trusted acquaintance of mine provided a substantial loan to help with the owner's business operations. However, just two weeks later, the owner blocked the agreed-upon repayment and has refused to repay the loan ever since. Despite numerous efforts to reach out and resolve the situation, the owner has been unhelpful and elusive. It appears that the owner has used the loaned funds for their business, but has no intention of honoring the repayment terms. This behavior is not only highly unprofessional, but it also raises serious doubts about the owner's integrity and the trustworthiness of their business. I strongly advise against engaging with this restaurant or its owner in any capacity. Their actions demonstrate a complete disregard for financial responsibility, and their refusal to repay the loan can only be viewed as theft. It's clear that they cannot be trusted to manage financial matters appropriately. If you are considering working with or supporting this business, I strongly urge you to reconsider. The owner has proven themselves to be dishonest and unreliable. read more

Ron B.

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2 years ago

I feel it's necessary to share a concerning incident involving the owner of this restaurant. A trusted associate of mine provided a large loan to assist the owner with their business. However, within just two weeks, the owner blocked the agreed payment and has since refused to repay any part of the loan. Despite several attempts to contact them and resolve the situation, the owner has been unresponsive and unhelpful. It appears that the money was used for the business, but the owner has shown no intention of honoring their commitment to repay it. This behavior is not only unprofessional, but it also raises serious doubts about the integrity and honesty of the owner and their business. I highly recommend avoiding any business dealings with this restaurant or its owner. Their actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for financial responsibility, and their refusal to repay the loan is outright theft. It's evident that they cannot be trusted to manage their finances properly. If you're considering supporting or collaborating with this restaurant in any way, I strongly suggest you reconsider. The owner has shown themselves to be deceitful and unreliable. read more

Daniel G.

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2 years ago

I feel it's important to bring attention to a troubling situation with the owner of this restaurant. A close acquaintance of mine extended a large loan to help the owner with their business, but within a few weeks, the owner stopped making the agreed payments and has since refused to repay the debt. Despite numerous attempts to get in touch and settle the matter, the owner has been unresponsive and unhelpful. It seems that the loaned money was used for the business, yet the owner has shown no intention of honoring the repayment terms. This type of behavior is deeply concerning and reflects poorly on the owner's professionalism and integrity. I highly recommend avoiding any business dealings with this restaurant or supporting this business. The owner's actions indicate a complete disregard for their financial obligations, and their refusal to repay the loan can only be seen as a dishonest act. It's clear that they cannot be trusted with financial matters. If you're considering any involvement with this restaurant, I suggest you reconsider. The owner has shown themselves to be untrustworthy and unreliable. read more

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