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Minnesota, United States Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Winona
Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Winona, Minnesota, United States. Winona is a city in and the county seat of Winona County, in the state of Minnesota. Located in picturesque bluff country on the Mississippi River, its most noticeable physical landmark is Sugar Loaf. The city is named after legendary figure Winona, said to have been the first-born daughter of Chief Wapasha (Wabasha) III. The population was 27,592 at the 2010 census.
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10. The Black Horse
Overall Ratings
3 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Tom G
We went to the Blackhorse several times during Fall 2016 on Sundays for their Minnesota Vikings Football Special. For $20 you could have all the beer you want, plus unlimited burgers, fries, pulled pork sandwiches and chicken wings made with a variety of sauces. During the game, you can probably enjoy 4 beers and maybe two sandwiches and some fries and wings. So, deal-wise, it's pretty good. The atmosphere for the game is fun: a little loud and rowdy. I hope they offer the same deal again next year.
9. ZaZa's Pub & Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By T0enail
Starting out with the positive, the waitress was very friendly, quick & helpful. For a college bar, the tap beers seemed a bit pricey, but not totally out of line. The gyro we had was good and the waffle fries were very tasty (though not many). What I did not care for were the boneless wings - they were breaded like mcnuggets and then drenched in whichever sauce you chose. The sauces were good, but the chicken was not - in my opinion the breading on them ruined the flavor. Also, for it being only half full, the acoustics were terrible - it was difficult to talk across the table without practically shouting.
8. Cedar Valley Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By msbien
We had a very enjoyable dinner last night at Cedar Valley Golf Restaurant. While we were eating we noticed that almost everyone got a to-go box, and when we got our food we saw the reason. The portions are huge, not to mention delicious! Our server was pleasant, and the atmosphere was comfortable. The only suggestion I would have is to lower the lights a bit, it's very bright in there.
7. Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
From our menu to our genuine service, everything we do at Green Mill Restaurant & Bar in Winona, Minnesota is focused on one thing - providing our guests the best restaurant experience possible. Our menu features legendary pizza, including our famous deep
Reviewed By k-and-3j
Staying at the hotel attached and weather was poor so decided to eat in. Sat ourselves at a table that looked like it had been wiped down recently but soon discovered it still felt sticky/dirty in spots.Looked over the menu and I ordered the "Big Bang" Shrimp with hush puppies and the wife ordered the Colt 45 burger and soup. Took quite awhile to get our food and when it came neither of us was impressed. My shrimp was supposed to beer BATTERED which to me would be a thick, somewhat doughy covering as it is a BATTER instead of a breading which is a thinner, crisper coating. The shrimp was very hard and chewy with what I would call a breading instead of a batter as it was very thin. Hush puppies that I have had before are normally a light golden brown and these were a very dark brown, about 2 shades from black and were also very hard/crispy on the outside. Both items, in my opinion, were WAY overcooked. The wife's burger was supposed to be a 1/3 lb. and may have started out as that but sure didn't look like it when done cooking. They put an onion ring on top and filled this with BBQ sauce, way too much, and when she squeezed it to take a bite BBQ sauce came out the sides and dripped all over her hands. Soup wasn't that good and she wished she would have gotten fries or something else. Waitress never stopped back after delivering our food and I actually had to call her over to get refills on our drinks. Now the thing that dropped it down to 1 dot. 1 of the kitchen help's wife/girlfriend was sitting at the bar and he kept coming out and talking to her, probably at least 4 times in the hour or so we were there. I am guessing wife/girl friend as there was some minor PDA going on. When he wasn't there the other staff was talking to her instead of tending to the customers. This probably explains why our food wasn't up to our expectations and service was mediocre. I would suggest the kitchen help stay in the kitchen and keep eye on whats cooking instead of keeping an eye on his wife/girlfriend out in the bar area.
6. Boat House
Overall Ratings
3 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By hungryformore21
We arrived at an off time in the afternoon on Wednesday afternoon, one other table.... cocktails were bland, I had a mojito, was weak and bland, no actual bartender, the waitress was maybe 21 at most and she was the bartender..... $7.50 for basically mint flavored water. I had the panko shrimp tacos which were actually really good, the other person in my party had the cod fish and chips, both the fish and the fries were ICE COLD and soggy but looked burnt... they brought out a second plate after mentioning it, same result, ice cold and gross.... the bill was $55 for lunch! I've been to fine steakhouses and supper clubs where I wouldn't bat an eye at paying that because the food is top notch! We won't be going back and it's sad, Winona is limited in good options, and this place could be something great, great view and atmosphere, but really weak in the most important area.... This is why we personally leave Winona if we want fine dining..... too many disappointments
5. Green Mill
Overall Ratings
3 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By Tom G
Always Good Burgers. I know they're famous for pizza and Italian pastas... but I like the burgers and fries. Western Mill Burger is always good, with delicious barbecue sauce and bacon. Also had coconut chicken fingers for appetizer, that was iso big it could have been a meal on its own. This time we tried the new Chicken Nachos, and they were excellent also.Hi there, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad to hear you find there's something for everyone on our menu, and that you were able to try so many dishes. Hope to have you back again soon!
4. Ground Round Grill and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Steve P
I had a walnut, cranberry salad with chicken. Very good. Other people had sliders and soup and commented on how good they were. Our waitress did a very nice job.
3. The Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By LPEJ
Winona has plenty of chain restaurants; this restaurant is at a former golf country club. The golfing is still there, but the private "club" is now public. Two restaurants are in the main building--one very fancy and spending (Signatures), the other offering lunch/ dinner options from $6 on up. Burgers are good (Thursday summer specials are 2 for 1), as are many of the sandwiches (my husband cannot not order the "Torta" sandwich). The evening dinner special has never disappointed either. Nice summer outdoor dining (if you can catch a shade umbrella), lovely view of the gardens. Not a chain, and not too spendy. We've never been disappointed in the food.
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2. Jefferson Pub & Grill
Overall Ratings
3 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By 755sj
We had eaten here previously and liked it well enough to come back. This was a major disappointment. I asked the waiter about the beer list and he said he didn't know anything about it. I asked about whether they had a brown ale - he didn't know anything about it. I wound up googling the beer list. About 3/4 of the selections were IPA's or ciders. There were no offerings from local breweries so I had a Stella. I can get that at home, but at least it was one I liked. My wife wanted a Moscow Mule, so she went and read the promotional flyers in the entrance. Our waiter provided no useful suggestions or advice. When our meal was delivered, it looked like it had been up for a while. My wife had a fish sandwich, so she asked for tarter sauce. He did get it promptly. He vanished until he brought the bill - too bad, the Stella was all right and I would have ordered another one if he had come around. The food was average (3 stars), but the service was terrible, (1 star) so the overall review is 2 stars. There are a lot of choices in Winona, so give this place a miss. It is mediocre.I'm so sorry the service was lacking on the day you were here. I will definitely look into this. I appreciate your review so that we can try to get this corrected.
1. Bub's Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By skuubeedoo
We wouldâve liked to have dinner here...but weâre rudely turned away by the bartender at 9:45 pm (about 15 minutes before the kitchen closed). We were told that we had one minute to order when the sign outside clearly indicated that the kitchen closed at 10 pm. After spending 4 hours at the pool for a swim meet, we just wanted to eat dinner so we could get back to our hotel for some rest. Unfortunately I donât think weâll ever eat here after being treated so badly by the bartender.
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