Service is always friendly! The drinks are fun. The patio is the best! Dog friendly and spacious with live music and a menu just for dogs is really cool! I recommend the fajitas! They come out sizzling and are AMAZING! read more

Our server was amazing and attentive to our needs during our visit. Our drinks came quickly as well as our food. They have a nice beer selection and full bar. The music was loud but we enjoyed the tunes they're playing. The burgers were cooked perfectly but lacked flavor. We would come back and try something different on their vast menu. The Diablo burger was not hot at all but we did get a side of fresh jalapenos that helped get a little heat. read more

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We stopped there after the Alchemist and we were somewhat disappointed at the service. We ordered a Baileys and coffee, they were cold, but the server rectified. The dessert we ordered took quite awhile. Another table was seated got their drinks, and food before we got our one dessert. Also there were fruit flies flying around. So it wasn't the best. read more

Loved going there for breakfast for years....until yesterday (May 27). 9 am for breakfast. One person reading at the dining room bar, NO ONE at the outer bar or tables. One person mopping the outer bar floor. We asked about sitting outside but she couldn't understand us. There was one table of a family out there and one table of two men. That's it. We found a table and waited 10 minutes. The waitress was taking the family's order when we sat down. She never came back out. We left through the inside dining room and there was the waitress talking to the person at the bar. Not a care in the world and paying NO attention to her job. We went to cobblestone cafe and enjoyed a nice breakfast. Walking back past Washington Square an hour later STILL no one outside except for the two gentlemen. I guess things have changed. For the worse. read more

Best late night spot in WBL! Came here on a late Friday night and got a quick bite. It was quiet, quick, and delicious. Probably will come back!! The food was yummy, but nothing mind blowing. Just hit the spot! read more

Washington Square Bar & Grill - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

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Well, there were seven staff present we we arrived. There was a family ahead of us and two more parties arrived after us at 11:15 on a Sunday. The staff seemed to make effort to pretend we were not there. Waited about ten minutes with zero acknowledgment from any staff member. No "Thanks for coming. Someone will be with you shortly." More turning the head, let's pretend no one is hoping to be seated or the next staff member will attend to them. " It was not busy. We went to Brickhouse and had an amazing brunch and will not try Washington Square again read more

Wait staff great. Food was excellent. What a ambience!!! Great place to meet friends and just have a great time!!

This was my first time in downtown White Bear Lake and it is definitely a fun little downtown and Washington Square sure seemed like it was one of those anchor restaurants. The space seems to have been go through a few expansions as each seating area seemed a bit different. The patio looked like a great place to hang out on a warmer evening. The food though was just average. I split a Diablo burger $18 and the burrito $20. They were both fine. But on the higher end of prices that I see for this kind of food and just not able to compete with many other places at those prices. The spicy margarita I had a taste of was however quite tasty so maybe this is a drinks on the patio kind of place for me. read more

We've been here times & sadly, many of them have not been great. Tonight was by far the worst & maybe our last. Our server was the bartender & he was pretty attentive. I ordered the Mexican flatbread & it was disgusting. It was supposed to have chorizo, but I'm pretty sure it was just severely over cooked, unseasoned hamburger. And there was no sauce on the flatbread! It was beyond dry & yet also gooey. I can't believe they served it! To make matters worse, there was a party in the backroom & apparently no server, so every one of the guests came up to pay at the bar. I had no chance to talk to our server (the bartender). We couldn't even flag him down to pay, despite waiting for 20 minutes while he was swamped by the group paying one by one. We finally got another server to check us out & left. read more

Washington Square Bar & Grill - The driest flat bread I've ever been served! - Mexican Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

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Stopped in on Sunday with coworkers from a work trip, hoping to have some down time and unwind from the week. Excellent experience! The wait staff and bartender were friendly and welcoming. The place was clean and had a relaxing environment, good management. I definitely will be back during my next trip to Minnesota read more

I've never heard such incredibly loud racket from the employees clearing tables etc., inside and out. So much for a peaceful first date on a hot Sunday afternoon. read more

I tried the steak skillet with carrots and red potato's. The steak was ok, but I was expecting a steak; it was sliced up. Veggies were charred by the too hot skillet. Servers were nice but not responsive to the issues. We'll come back but won't order anything beyond a sandwich. read more

So expensive compared to any others around. Location rent high? Good is basic at best.

Inside looks like a typical bar. Opt for outdoor seating if available. Was a little skeptical being from the Ozarks and I saw biscuits and gravy on the menu. Got it with scrambled(a little overcooked)and has browns. The biscuits were better than I expected(needed about another 30 seconds in the oven)considering how far north I was. Good flavor and flake though they were a little too brown. Oven temp a little too high. The gravy had plenty of pepper and a good thickness. Needed a touch of salt but overall, very nice. The girl at the front that seated me and my waitress were spot on with service, very friendly and helpful. Not bad to look at either. read more

We have been going to Washington Square for years. Its outdoor dining has always been a go to for us. Food has always been average or slightly above average. The restaurant has needed an update for quite some time. When new ownership took over about a year and a half two years ago, we were optimistic to see some improvements. Actually the new ownership was promising improvements, including a rooftop patio. None of that has happened, unfortunately. The restaurant needs a true deep clean. An example is dust and dirty blinds. Outdoor tables have not been updated in years. An example of some concerns is the handling of the Easter brunch that is coming up. Their website states that reservations are suggested for the brunch. When I called I was told they were taking reservations, but they had stopped. He said to call ahead before coming over for the brunch. We also were told on the previous call that there is a different price for their brunch before 11 and it increases after 11. Their website does not state anything at all regarding the pricing. The ownership appears to be taking the position the restaurant is a cash cow with loyal clientele that will keep on coming. read more

Food has gone downhill for the last couple years. Not the same WS it was. The restaurant and patio were half full on a Friday night. read more

Washington Square Bar & Grill - Taco Salad filled with wet lettuce. Needless to say I was disappointed. - Mexican Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

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Recently had a late lunch with my adult children in this busy renovation. I had a Tuna Melt on toasted sourdough bread with some Iced Tea..Daughter had a Club Sandwich also on sourdough and a can of Root Beer. Son had the Pulled Pork on a bun with just water. I found the melt to be warm, generous comfort food. Daughter seemed to enjoy her sandwich. My son said his BBQ was OK but he thinks that he could have made a better choice. As I indicated, both the bar area and auxiliary areas were very crowded. I'll add that it was extremely noisy making conversation all but impossible. Prices were quite reasonable. Service was prompt and friendly if not slightly harried. Adequate parking although some people might end up parking on a street instead of a lot. I've never before seen downtown White Bear Lake. I found it attractive and fairly busy. Reminded me more of Anoka than relatively nearby downtown Stillwater. If I lived in the area I would recommend Washington Square as a place to check out. read more

Love this place! What a great spot to eat and drink, esp in the summer. If you follow my reviews you know that I am always looking for places with vegan and vegetarian options- plenty to choose from in the menu. I ordered the fajitas and it was so good. My biggest complaint was that it was too much food. Seriously I wish I could have ordered it with fewer sides and with straight up black beans. I was quite impressed with the Bloody Mary made with infused vodka. Highly recommend read more

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Stopped in during the Vikings game for a drink and an app with friends, my bartender was friendly & upbeat she had a great smile , my drink arrived quickly and I never waited for another, my appetizers came out hot and were enough to share. The manager checked on us during our visit, which was a nice touch. Will definately be back. read more

Don't get the siratcha wings. They are inedible. The dry rub seasoning in so hot, it's a wonder why it's even on the menu.

The food was delicious and our server Megan was wonderful! She suggested the truffle fries and they were amazing, will definitely be back!

One of my main go to spots for Lunch while working in the office. This place is a gem in DT WBL. Menu is full of great options and you never leave hungry. Staff is always upbeat and inviting. From patio seating to group work lunches this is a place where everyone can find something they love on the menu... pesto grilled cheese with ham...naughty jerk wings...calamari...bomb wraps and fantastic burger! Bonus is they now use Door Dash!!! read more

Washington Square Bar & Grill - Mexican Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Love the real wood burning fireplace that gives a cabin aroma. Service was good, manmosa was way better deal than the small one and price difference was not much different. Food was fresh ingredients and tasty, I had a garden omlet add ham. read more

Our monthly Meet and Greet Corvette club meeting was held here. The service was great and the food was excellent. We had close to 20 members who showed and there was plenty of room for everyone. The fireplace is a nice touch and we stayed toasty warm. I highly recommend this place. read more

We ordered takeout and it was so good! We had briarra tacos, club sandwich and a cheeseburger which were all delicious!

Tried out this restaurant over the weekend. I was excited to try an appetizer or a Mexican dish. They have a patio or inside seating. We sat inside. I decided to get the nachos to be safe for a little snack in between errands since I'm gfree. They were just alright, nothing special. Cheese nachos with sour cream, lettuce, side of salsa, picked jalapeños (maybe 3) and that was about iy. Wish I had taken a pic. Another note...other menu items especially other Mexican dishes seemed super expensive. Around $20 a plate. Just my opinion. I might have to go back for a $20 plate of tacos or enchiladas- we'll see. read more

My family and I have been going to Washington Square for years. The quality of the food has always been good and it was a nice neighborhood bar and grill. Unfortunately the quality of the food has really gone downhill in the last few years. The pulled pork is gone, the mole enchiladas are really bad, the quesadilla is average. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars is because of the outdoor space and I am hoping that they will get better instead of just being below average. It really is too bad that the new owners have not emphasized quality. read more

Really enjoyed the outdoor seating with the musician. The overall ambiance (and song choice for the musician) really was the highlight of the experience. The food we had was solid. You can't go wrong with cooked cheese: the cheese curds we're a smash. We enjoyed the walleye sandwich, and the fries were perfect. The cocktails were ok. The Bloody Mary didn't have any kick to it, and I had gotten it with the pepper infused vodka. It made the chaser even more superfluous. The jalapeño Margarita as well didn't have any bite to the drink itself unless you happen to sip some of the jalapeño seeds. read more

Missed breakfast & lunch so stopped in (our 2nd time here) to eat. Sat out on patio and it seating couldn't be more perfect. While not with us, the dog friendly vibe and fantastic service was a great start. Finding a new tap beer that I truly enjoyed from start to finish could earn the 5 stars. However, my PERFECT medium rare Angus burger with pepper jack cheese and Applewood bacon has me smiling all the way home. This is best in casual dining. If you are in the area, don't pass on this one! Was too hungry to take pics read more

Came here on a busy night but Brady our server was amazing! He had a great attitude and made our night 100x better. Food was great and the vibes overall were 10/10! read more

Food service and the ambiance was amazing! We tried the new friend pickle burger and it was the best thing i have had from there! definitely will be back read more

Consistently a go to place for us. We love the Mexican-style food, burritos, fajitas, whatever. Cheese curds as a starter are always a hit. My wife and kids always get the Pesto grilled cheese for lunches, they love it. They have a really good local beer selection. If you can sit outside in the summer ... so nice! read more

The few times I've been here I have been super unimpressed. Food is average. Waitstaff sucks. Nice outdoor area in the summer to sit and enjoy super average food. Several better places near by. read more

Good food. Cool ambiance. Service was alright, kind of slow, but we had a large group.

This place was recommended to us. Was told that nothing on the menu would disappoint. went on a Wednesday evening. Not very busy which was nice. Seated right away, ordered the service was great. I ordered just a regular cheeseburger. The ambiance was good until I noticed the window I was sitting next to. It was very very dirty. Not just a little dirty but looked like it had never been cleaned. For that reason I don't think I would go back. read more

Food is good, service is good and outdoor patio is the best in the area. it is a good choice for a relaxing lunch or early dinner when the weather is good. read more

Don't bother using the waitlist on Yelp. The host at the restaurant ignored it completely, said he didn't know how to use it.

When I was googling places to find for a breakfast meet up, I saw, "Best Bloody Mary" and I was sold..... this place is really cute. Nice outdoor patio and a lot bigger than I thought. There are three rooms all good sized areas. Met my friends for breakfast. We both ordered bloody mary's. While good, I have to say it wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was still good. I'm all about the garnish. This one had an olive, pickle and a pepperocini. Mix was pretty good with a hint of pickle juice which I love. Eggs benedict looked good with the hashbrowns. My toast, bacon and eggs were good. Great sourdough bread. Great service, will return to take a try on the patio. Cute place. read more

Food was good. The vibe was wonderful. We enjoyed a wonderful meal on their outdoor patio. Would return. read more

Washington Square Bar & Grill - Cajun shrimp BLT - Mexican Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

So far, 2025 has sucked. Dealing with some pretty severe personal blows including the death of a close friend, financial struggles, job insecurity, and now an extremely frightening health scare for a parent. I needed friend time. Blessedly, 2 of the closest people to me came to the rescue to soothe my soul. I chose the Square because we grew up here and the food is great. Despite being a Friday night at 7:30, the bar area had a great table for us. The bartender took care of us well, allowing us to settle in and relax. The Blood Orange Margs were scrumptious. He didn't rush us (I think he felt our 45-year St. Mary's Elementary school friends vibe) and just let us take our time. Our dinners were sublime (BLT, Philly and the thin crust special (with a substitution)). Our conversation was a gift to my bruised soul and I felt the healing that only soul sisters can bring. There was no pressure to vacate as the hours flew by. We could sense the night was ending and the clean-up was commencing, but we also felt assured from his smile and welcoming presence, that we were free to stay. This nurturing sweet host allowed us to use this space as a place of support. A bit after 10, the yawns were upon us and we knew it was time to end our celebration. The food and drinks were delicious. The space was lovely, calm and so inviting. The best part was the freedom to just be us as our cares melted away, remembering our school girl magic, chatting, laughing, and loving eachother. Thank you for this incredible gift of a night. read more