Excellent food, great owners & staff, nice relaxed atmosphere - 5 stars!…read more I really like EF5. The food is excellent. I tried 2 kinds of pizza, 2 appetizers, 1 hot hoagie, and a specialty cocktail. Good stuff! I really enjoyed talking to the staff too. As it turns out, the people I was talking to were the owners. And their young daughter was hanging out on one of the back tables. They're very friendly, sincere people. It was a pleasure meeting with them. The service was a little slow and the orders got a bit mixed up. But everything else totally made up for a few minor glitches. I really love the old photos and the story about the monster EF5 tornado that leveled the entire city of New Richmond in 1899. I was totally clueless. It was the strongest tornado on record in Wisconsin. It killed 117 people and numerous horses. Incredible! The storm is the namesake of the bar. If you love pizza and drinks (and who doesn't?) , this place should be top of your list. Thumbs up! -Daddy Maxx Retro

Excellent food, service, ambiance, and prices - 5 stars!…read more We didn't know what to expect. The 3 of us had pretty low expectations. But our visit was great. In the end, the three of us agreed that we definitely had a 5 star experience. We arrived at opening and we happened to be served by the owner himself - a really nice guy. He gave us a brief history of the bar, which is extensive. The Old Saloon has been around with the current name since 1975 (the building is a lot older). The current owner has been at the helm for 30 years! Obviously, he's knows what he's doing. Our food was excellent...everything from the Ellsworth Cheese Curds, the wings, the salad, the burger, the Chicago style hotdog, and the savory mac & cheese soup! Of course, since this is Wisconsin, they have a great selection of beer on tap. The prices were amazingly reasonable to. We probably would have paid double in the Twin Cities. The décor is cool too. Apparently, the owner's wife is the chief decorator and she does a great job. I particularly love the vintage and antique stuff. They have some very old and rare original neon signs, an old Schwinn Phantom, and an antique penny scale. There are a few reproductions here & there but most of it is totally original. Cool! Thanks for a great experience! Thumbs up! - Maxx

The Old Saloon is a Gem. Seriously the food is good clean quality food. Simple high quality bar…read morefood that serves creative simple dishes. The beer selection is very thought out and the staff is friendly and inviting. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. Notice the old Brunswick Bar that sets the stage for very cozy feel. Highly recommend this place. I travel a lot and the Old Saloon is always a pleasure to visit with family, friends or just a beer to relax. Most authentic and unique restaurant/Bar in New Richmond. Just stopped by the Old Saloon. Truly the Green Dragon of this Shire. Really what a wonderful place and great food, beer and the staff and owners are gems. Highly recommend The Old Saloon Once again, stopped by the Old Saloon and it was delish. Very warm community pub.

We stopped in for a late lunch on our way through town…read more The restaurant is spacious with the bar and a separate dining area as well as a rooftop which was closed so I didn't see it. The bar was pretty empty at the time but a nice woman walked by us and made a few recommendations on the menu since she loved them so much. Lisa is the bartender and server. She was pleasant and regularly checked on us. Since the woman recommended the Chicken Wild Rice and Mushroom soup, we each decided to order a cup to go with our sandwiches. I ordered the BLT with fries. The bacon was crispy and the sandwich was delicious. Fries were hot and crispy. My husband ordered the buffalo chicken wrap. He said it was tasty. Now, to the chicken wild rice and mushroom soup. This is by far the most delicious wild rice soup we have ever eaten. My husband, being from the area has grown up eating chicken wild rice soup so we've eaten a lot of it over time. We loved it so much we bought a quart to go. Apparently everyone else loves it as well as she had pre to go containers of the soup for purchase. Now, the only gripe I have is the charge for extra sauces like a small mayo, etc. Really? This is so petty to do to your customers. Just don't. Other than that, we enjoyed the food and atmosphere.

Food is good. Quick service. Ambiance is a nice bar and grill on Main Street in small town America…read more Full bar. 28 selections on tap.

Dined from 7:30-8:30 on a Monday night. Plenty of available tables. Atmosphere was cozy and warm,…read moremusic was tastefully low. "Contemporary American" was the vibe, lights were low, lots of wood/black pipe. Staff was exceptionally attentive, including our server (terribly remiss to have forgotten her name, but she was absolutely perfect and we enjoyed sharing some conversation with her as well). Proper Smashburger (8/10). I got mine with the caramelized onions (how can one not?) and it was perfect. Great bun-to-meat ratio, bun was not overly starchy or dry. Lettuce was fresh, onions were bangin, and the garlic aioli tied it all together. Sweet vinegar pickles were a nice touch. Togarashu Fries (8/10). Fresh cut skinny fries topped with a spicy seasoning that sneaks up on you. Served w/ a yuzu miso mayo for dipping that gave it just enough tang and paired well w/ the spicy. Truffle Fries (10/10). Fresh cut skinny fries topped w/ fresh grated and some diced chives. Served w/ a garlic (?) aioli that was top notch. Absolutely fantastic side.

While visiting Stillwater, we stopped here for lunch. Upon entering I observed that it looked…read morereally clean for a bar. We were also greeted by numerous employees. All were friendly and professional. Inside they had numerous tables and a couple of booths. The bar portion also seemed to be a good size. They had a few televisions throughout. They also have a touch tunes music player. The service was fast and accurate! The menu is a la carte. My sister, daughter and I all had burgers and fries while my wife ordered chicken wings. The burgers are made to order. On mine I had added bacon, cheese and an egg. It was delicious. The fries were also good. My sister and my daughter also liked their food. My wife really enjoyed her chicken wings. She told me that they were good and spicy. She also said, "it has been a while since I have had good wings." If you are in Stillwater Minnesota or visiting, I highly recommend stopping here!

@black_rooster_hudson you DID THAT…read more The pork chop with Parmesan smashed potatoes on top of aoli was FANTASTIC. The pork chop was tender, juicy and flavorful while the potatoes were extra crispy. The lamb on a bed of peas with bits of crunchy chick peas on top of tzatziki was also amazing (I don't think it can outshine the pork chop) the lamb was a hearty serving of tender deliciousness as well. Ended things with the brown butter cake drizzled in salted caramel topped with mousse and pumpkin seeds - also fabulous. Our service was excellent - she was fun, friendly and gave us great recommendations. Very moody vibes in the evening which I love, it's perfectly small and cozy here.

I had such high hopes! We used to love the old German restaurant that was here before the previous…read moreowners. The space is still cute but the food is not what I expected. The octopus was extremely chewy! I didn't finish it. The steak tartar was average and had more pickle than meat. The burger was ok but not worth coming back for. The music was also terrible pop music which didn't fit the ambience.

Tucked away in the most unsuspecting spot, this is one of the hidden gems of Stillwater!…read more Plenty of street parking available outside or paid lot access across the street, sneak into the door and travel down to a whole underground speakeasy! The bartenders and servers keep the theme front and center in this prohibition-era spot! Plenty of comfy couches and seating arrangements to support small to medium groups! Cocktail menu has the classics and inventive new takes! Haven't had a bad drink from this spot in many a visit! Can't wait to see what they mix up next!

What a lovely speakeasy in the heart of downtown Stillwater. Great place for a fancy cocktail. I…read morewas planning a date night for me and my hubby. I wasn't sure if we needed a reservation but decided to call and had to leave a vm with the time, how many, etc. When I showed up on Saturday evening since I hadn't heard back from the Velveteen I assumed we didn't have a reservation but alas they had us down and were sat at a lovely table with relaxing velvety chairs. I had the King Kamehameha - it has rum, banana, etc...a little slice of Hawaii they say and it sure was. Yum! Hubby had the Mutineer which was a bit boozy for my liking. Service was great and also the lovely live music that matched the ambience of the place. Will be back for sure!

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!

We've been here several times, but the last three visits have been extremely disappointing due to…read morethe slow service. Most recently, we went two nights ago and sat at our table for 40 minutes without even being offered water. At that point, we decided to leave. We spoke to who I assume was the manager, and when we explained what happened, the only response we received was, "Sorry." I understand that restaurants can get busy, but for a Tuesday night, waiting 40 minutes just to get water--and experiencing this level of slow service repeatedly--is unacceptable. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

It's a dive bar. The three booths are nicer than what you'd find at a typical dive bar but let's…read morenot kid ourselves. The 5-star reviews describing this place as a cocktail lounge or having met interesting people must be locals having a laugh at those of us who were looking for something unique in WBL. This is not it. It was loud, full of drunk people shouting at each other, and too busy for the single poor bartender trying to keep everyone served. They had a decent bar for mixed drinks but only serve Heggie's pizza for food. They only take cash--unless you're a regular (then they'll take your plastic). So bring cash, get one drink, and then run down the street to somewhere with a better menu and your choice of whiskeys.

You never know what kind of fun stories and fun people you will meet. Great servers. Fun, retro…read morevibe and did I mention you'll have fun stories at the end of the night. Love it here!

So we have traveled the county 16 places total and found Vinny's to be the best!! Waitresses top…read morenotch! Their fish fry includes a salad and no other place did. Also their bake potato is huge! Price is very good! Back to Vinny's we go!

Expect the unexpected. I was skeptical of the high reviews,…read morebut something about them made me want to try it. I was definitely not disappointed. The burgers are as good as everyone says. The bartender (Ashley) was awesome and a sweetheart. She was quite busy with the volleyball teams outside, but she juggled everything very well, First and foremost, it looks like a sports bar. Don't be put off by that, or an almost full parking lot. There is table service inside and there may be folks on the deck or playing sports outside. I didn't have a chance to try anything else but the pizzas look fantastic and quite a few were ordered by regulars, so they must be good. If you're in the area, I highly recommend this place!

Ambience: small interior, modern, vibey. It can be chilly (if it's not warm out), with the doors…read moreopening often in a small space. Service: Quick, attentive, friendly. However, the 1.5 hour limit for dinner feels rushed, so wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a place to socialize for any longer than that. Food: We enjoyed our dishes overall. The hoisin sauce was pretty strong, even by our standards, and overpowered the tuna. But overall, it was good.

WOW! This place is something else. A real gem and with the drive if you aren't on the east side…read more A very nice patio but it has a subset of the main menu. Go there!! :)