While visiting Red Wing, Minnesota, my friend and I stopped for a Starbucks coffee. The barista was…read moreincredibly friendly and we told her we were visiting from Chicago. She immediately recommended that we try Scarlet Kitchen & Bar and get the pretzel. Scarlet is located in the historic St. James Hotel in beautiful downtown Red Wing. The restaurant is large and inviting, but it was a lovely night, so we opted to sit on their patio wherever had a view of the town. Our server was attentive and friendly. Of course, we ordered Amy's Famous Pretzel, and with beer cheese and garlic butter dipping sauces, it was absolutely delicious--more like a pretzel bread. I ordered the Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich, and that hit the spot, too. A simple Panna Cotta with a berry sauce was a light, and tasty finish to our meal. If you want a great meal, in a beautiful restaurant with attentive service, give Scarlet Kitchen & Bar a try. It will not disappoint.

Went here on a Sunday night for a fancier dinner with our group. We had a reservation, so we were…read moreseated right away out on the patio. It was a little warm in the sun, but otherwise great outdoor weather and provided entertainment for the kids to look at the train when it went past. Our server was pretty quick to come get our drink order and we also puts the kids order and appetizer in right away. Our specialty cocktail and mocktail drinks came out pretty quick and all were quite refreshing. For the appetizer we got the Brussels sprouts with the horseradish mustard dressing and they were a hit. We even saved the dressing to use for the fries and sandwiches we ordered for the main. The kids burgers came out shortly after the appetizer which was useful to keep them entertained. It was pretty much an adult portion size and a well cooked burger. The only issue was that it took a while longer for the adult food to come out, so the kids were all done eating by the time we got our food. We got the Scarlett Salmon, Cubano, wild Mahi, Swedish stew, and pot roast sandwich. The salmon had a nice crust to it, but unfortunately for me, that also meant it was pretty salty. The couscous, watermelon radish, and chimichurri that accompanied were all very tasty though and the chimichurri did have a good kick of spice to it. The Cubano had good flavor and the horseradish mustard was a great accompaniment. The pot roast sandwich had decent flavor but was a little dry. The Mahi was the more successful fish entree and the Swedish stew also got great reviews. For dessert we couldn't make a decision, so we got the dessert trio which was a triple chocolate fudge cake, orange blossom and raspberry cake, and passion fruit panna cotta. The chocolate cake was a little dry for me, the raspberry cake was moist with a nice summer flavor, and the Panna cotta was the standout. A perfect light option to end the meal, and it came in a pretty cup. Overall they did have decent food and portion sizes were pretty good given their higher prices. The highlights are the beautiful outdoor patio and the friendliness of the servers.

Not a bad spot for takeout fried chicken and sides. The service was pleasant and the setting is…read morevery casual

One of the worst fast food places I have ever been to. Bad food, high prices…read more French fries were $3.79. Bun on burger was hard like it had been sitting out. Quality of the burger similar to a bad gas station deli burger I would never recommend this place to anyone

Great food and service. Friendly staff and the food came quick and hot! Definitely recommendread more

Food was decent. Prices were unbelievable. The cafe has the vibe of small town charm. The service…read morewas amazing. Seat yourselves and enjoy the meals.

Tony our server took very good care of us last night for our first time back to the Port since it…read morereopened. We live in Red Wing and we need more chef driven Restaurants . I consider myself a "obsessed foodie " so I was pleased when Cory the chef came out of the kitchen and walked around the dining room. We were having a cocktail at the bar so we waved him over to ask what he recommended . I took his advice and ordered the scallops. They were cooked perfectly. Very tender and paired really well with the roasted corn and bacon. The whipped feta was very cold, which was interesting, but the flavor was tangy so it offset the richness of the bacon and scallops. The beef tenderloin was delicious cooked perfect medium rare. The broccolini was a little tough and the blue cheese sauce could have been a little thicker. It was kind of runny. I will be back to try more items on the menu. Excited the restaurant is open again.

Such great food and nice staff! The port takes you downstairs, below the St James hotel into a…read morespeakeasy. Warm ambiance with low lighting dark brick walls. All food was great and warm and comforting. Wish I could have tried it all!

We were recommended to this spot and were thrilled to see a Jamaican restaurant on the river across…read morefrom Red Wing. Cheese curds - you can't go wrong with Ellsworth cheese curds! The curds were lightly coated, making the batter crispy but not overwhelming. Unfortunately, more than one of our cheese curds also had onion in them. Pulled Pork - this was a clear winner today! The barbecue sauce and heaping portion of pork worked perfectly together on the fluffy bun. The French fries were clearly fresh cut and had the perfect combination of meatiness and crispiness. Jerk Chicken Sandwich - the chicken was well seasoned and well cooked. We never received the honey-Mayo to pair with the sandwich, which was sorely missed. When they say this sandwich is hot, we would call it Minnesota hot. We all agreed, the water had an unusual taste. This impacted the water and any soda our table had. We chose to eat outside because the internal space was incredibly loud. The property was not handicap friendly with uneven ground and a big step to go to the patio. Overall, we enjoyed the food and the space is probably a hot spot in the summer along the river.

No service, drinks watered down!! Have to wait for bartender to count tips instead of taking care…read moreof customers

Kelly's Bar & Grill is one of my favorite places in Red Wing. I've eaten there many times over the…read moreyears, and I honestly can't remember ever being disappointed. The food is consistently excellent, the service is friendly and attentive, and it's simply a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. The location on Old West Main is another thing that makes Kelly's special. There's a wonderful view toward the river and the railroad tracks, and I love just sitting there watching the trains go by and taking in the scenery. It has that unmistakable Red Wing atmosphere that makes the whole experience even better. Great food, great service, a beautiful setting, and consistency every time I've been there. I cannot recommend Kelly's highly enough. If you haven't been there, you're missing one of Red Wing's gems.

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.

Wonderful Food, Friendly & Attentive Staff/Owners, Great Dining Room, Great Experience…read more We were greeted at the curb before we could even enter. Nice! All of the above apply, and I could go on further. If this fits your budget, just book a reservation and treat yourself.

Our New Year's Eve reservation at Chef Shack was our first time at the restaurant, and not the…read morelast. Bay City is a humble blink-and-you'll-miss-it kind of town, so it's easy to find the restaurant. Parking was abundant. Upon entering, we found a cozy but not claustrophobic or loud environment. After waiting a few minutes, we were seated at a table for two with a view of the nearby fireplace. Service was impeccable. Every course was spaced out with precision so that we never felt rushed. NYE was a special event, $125 per person for couples and larger groups. The meal included two glasses of wine, a white from the central California coast and a dry red from New Zealand (if I correctly recall). There were also cocktails available for additional cost. There were four main courses offered, the choice taken by our server just after we were seated: veggie curry, steak, venison, or seafood bouillabaisse. Lisa Carlson of Chef Shack and Chef Nettie Colon were partnered for this night. The first course was a chickpea puff that was like a seasoned cloud. My husband doesn't like chickpeas but even he loved this. The next course was an empanada made by Chef Nettie Colon. Wow. No doubt, the best empanada I've had in my life. The salad was next, and what is usually a mundane side was elevated to delicious artwork. The main courses were next; my husband had the steak, while I had the venison. Both meats were delicious, but I must say, I'm glad I chose the venison because it was something special. I believe it had a cherry reduction on it, and the fruity sweetness added so much to the meat. After that came the dessert. We were each given a house-made scoop of ice cream to enjoy along with four chocolate and vanilla tartlets and a single slice of Benedictine cake to share. Everything was extraordinary. Something I truly appreciate about the meal was the perfect amount of food. We didn't leave feeling sickeningly full, but were 100% satiated. Chef Shack is truly a treasure tucked away in rural Wisconsin. I look forward to visiting again when they reopen in spring!

Mashed potato bowl with crispy chicken, corn, gravy and cheese was the best, way better than KFC…read more Great service with everyone helping each other out. Not busy on a Saturday evening. Lots of tvs with sports on all, and good seating. Even a small mercantile inside!

Food was outstanding. I had the Philly. It was on grilled bread with lots of beef and veggies…read more Hubby had the hot beef. It was very good. You won't go home hungry. Service was outstanding. Place is huge, clean, lots of TVs.

My daughter and Son in law took me here for drinks and appetizers, good was real good and fast…read more Nice variety of beer and alcohol to choose from. Great off location, right off the water and they have outdoor seating. I want to go back and try some more food, maybe in the sunshine next time!

My husband and I were just driving through on our way to bluff country and had a great experience…read moreat Bluffs. We sat at the bar and ordered Bloodies and Boneless Wings. Based on my expectations for a small town bar and grills this place earns five stars! Our Bloody Mary's were good, tasted a lot like Zing Zang, but were good sized, featured two olives and a pickle spear, and were under $6. The Boneless Chicken Wings were the star! These were clearly made in-house from fresh chopped up chicken breasts, lightly coated in breading (not at all heavy or greasy!) and were amazingly juicy. I order boneless wings at many restaurants in the Twin Cities and have not ever had "wings" like this without the bone and not processed like a nugget. To top it off the bartender was really welcoming, very attentive to our needs, and all around pleasant. Stop here, you won't regret it!

Went here to get a smoothie ahead of a beach day and it was the best decision made. Their mango…read moresmoothie was perfectly refreshing for sitting out by the water and kept me full until getting an actual meal. Just what I was looking for. I also came back the next day to get some coffee and their hot honey latte was a nice treat for my morning wakeup. Would highly recommend for drinks and I really wanna get back to try some food.

Stopped in today (Tuesday 10/13) while road tripping home. They were out of a bit of ingredients to…read moremake more popular drinks & even some seasonal due to the art fair over the weekend. They still had a lot of drinks/flavorings to offer. I went with the pumpkin cold press but they were out of the foam and maybe the vanilla syrup? It worked out either way with a few mods. My friends went with the Lavender latte & enjoyed it. It's a nice size coffee shop & cafe. Plenty of seating.