I really liked this place in White Bear Lake MN. I had the Asian salad. It hit the spot. Not too heavy. Just right and was delicious. Service was very attentive and on-time. In the summer they have flowers everywhere for a nice touch. We sat outside and it was a beautiful day. read more

Really disappointing experience, especially on Mother's Day. From the moment we walked in, the staff acted annoyed that we were even there. We were met with rude attitudes, short responses, and overall terrible customer service. It honestly felt like they couldn't care less about having our business. We understand holidays are busy, but that's not an excuse to treat customers poorly. There are plenty of restaurants that can handle a crowd while still being respectful and welcoming. Unfortunately, this place was not one of them. read more

My wife and I stayed in White Bear Lake over new years. This was the only place we found that was opened within walking distance from our Airbnb on new years. I had a burger and my wife had a BLT with the cheese curds as an appetizer. The cheese curds were a lot of empty fried balls and little cheese. The sandwiches were both ok at best. It had a cool ambiance so we were excited. The server we had was also very sub par especially for their only being a couple other tables in the restaurant. read more

Show this place some love and try it. We had wonderful service, food and ambiance. I had checked out the menu prior to dining and knew I had to try the Ultimate Bloody Mary- it didn't disappoint. Absolutely best Bloody Mary I have had in a while and not because of the goodies in it. The mix was great!! The goodies were a meal in itself. Slider, meat sticks, cheese, ham, bacon, chicken wing, cheese, mini donut- it was great!! Other food ordered looked great- French Toast Manitou breakfast Breakfast Melt Turkey Club Service was excellent! Very clean and nice bathrooms- would definitely try again. Nice menu. Nice location! read more

Manitou Bar & Kitchen - Ultimate Bloody Mary - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

What a lovely restaurant in the heart of downtown White Bear Lake (go bears). I was greeted by a super friendly hostess who walked me to a lovely table on the patio under some shade...the perfect spot! I saw so many exciting items on the menu that I will definitely be back! Great eclectic sandwich options. I chose the New Yorker which is similar to a Reuben but I loved that it's named the NY'er since I am a native NY'er (just don't tell the MN natives...I try to blend in). I got it on a gfree bun...oh yay..love that a gfree bun is an option. I also ordered a side Caesar salad (no croutons). It's a buy up option instead of fries or coleslaw. Everything was delish! My waitress Veronica was awesome and was friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back to try some of the other sandwich options and if I would have known about the lunch specials...I might have had a 1/2 sandwich and 1/2 salad for $12! read more

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We haven't been here since the name change. Long time. Here for lunch. We started out with a good size cup of clam chowder. A little different but perfect. It had a lot of soft pieces of celery and onion and plenty of clams. A between thick and thin consistency. So good. I wanted a burger, but I also love jalapeno poppers so I got this smothered on a burger. Good but I'm so conventional, gotta branch out sometime. I ordered mine medium, nice to have a choice. Basil loved the shrimp po boy. We both loved the fries. Someone had some kind of bull bites which looked really good as I passed by. A satisfying iced tea. Nick was our awesome waiter. When I'm in the area I won't be a stranger especially on a Friday. A beautiful patio that no one was on today. read more

Best fish fry in around. Service was fantastic! She went out of her way even though the place was packed

The steak fajitas were great. Staff was real friendly. We were there during a real busy time with homecoming and although super busy. The ambience was nice. I asked the cook for some of their special Hot sauce and it didn't disappoint. Had a great time with friends. I would definitely recommend trying this place read more

We have eaten here several times in the past year and our experiences have been all great! Now that they have new management, the service and food is amazing! This might be one of our new favorite brunch spots. We got the breakfast burrito and biscuits and gravy. Both were very good. I'm always very excited when a place can actually make good biscuits and gravy since so many places make it very bland. read more

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You guys suck. I came in at 2:50pm for the 3:00pm fish fry and the lady told me there was a cancellation so no problem sitting us to eat. Come 4;00pm the waitress said it is almost 4:00pm and we need to leave. leave on an all you can eat. Apparently I swore at the waitress and that is all you could focus on. Hell. don't focus on the customer that was being asked to leave. BTW, the restaurant was only 1/2 full at this time. I was not done eating and asked for 2 more pieces to go. Heck no, we don't do take out and remember, you swore at the waitress. Unbelievable! I will tell everyone I know about this experience and the fish wasn't even as good at Cabin 61 just down the street. You guys suck!!! read more

They have a great menu - something for everyone, the staff goes above and beyond when waiting on you. I absolutely love the inside of the restaurant, very stylish and QUIET. They have background music but it is not blaring and they will turn it down if you ask. They can accommodate larger groups and will let each pay individually. There is free parking on the street along with several lots that are free too. If you park in the back of the restaurant, in the lot (free), they have an entrance between the buildings so you do not need to walk all the way around to get in the door. I had their Parmesam BLT with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on parmesan crusted sourdough. It was very good and what I expected. We will return for sure. read more

Went here for the first time after a fall trip to a nearby apple orchard and it was a pretty solid experience. We had a late lunch at 2 so it was fairly empty and staff were friendly. They ran out of the french dip so we all got burgers. Everyone enjoyed their burgers, especially the smash burgers, and the fries were nice and crispy. My swiss mushroom got a little soggy by the end but still tasted great. I also got french onion soup as my side and that was great- good cheese ratio. We also ordered some cherry cokes, and I don't know what they add to it (maybe maraschino cherries juice?) but I really enjoyed it and would order it again, even if it's not like the trademarked cherry coca cola. Overall, it was a cute spot with a nice patio, lots of windows, a bar, and tvs with NFL network playing (makes sense since it was a Sunday). It's not good enough for me to go out of my way to come here since I don't live nearby, but if I happen to be in the area, I would definitely stop in. read more

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There were only 5 people there for lunch at noon. No wonder!! Coleslaw was soggy ... left over for days . Sourdough bread was plain white bread .. not sourdough. Will not return. read more

The aftermath of great dining. Manitou Bar & Grill serves up great food and our waitress (Taylor) made the experience better! Started with very meaty but not over spiced Bang Bang Shrimp. Yummy! Hubby went for the meatloaf entree and it's unbelievable that there is a box coming home. Generous portion and excellent flavors. I went with the Prime Rib Dip and am in heaven . Easily one of the best ever. Weather cooperated too! Sitting on the protected patio with light breeze and moderate (low 70s) temps in July cannot be understated. [spoiler alert] Only sad note is Taylor may be leaving end of month. read more

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We came to Manitou on a random Tuesday night around 8 pm and it was very empty and quiet. Getting seated took a second because they were starting to close down and didn't notice us at the host stand for a while. But eventually we got seated and the server was very attentive after that! I ordered the Tavern Burger and it was absolutely delicious! One of the best burgers I've had in awhile. The bread was unique and the toppings were so tasty! I would definitely recommend and hopefully I will be back! read more

Manitou Bar & Kitchen - Tavern burger - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

First time here was a good experience! Had the Brussel sprouts appetizer and they were delicious - probably the best part. The duck burger was good too. My girlfriend and I split that and the fish and chips and weren't able to finish it all - we ordered the cookie ice cream desert anyway. Menu was fairly narrow which I took as a sign that they have it down. Server said there was a new menu coming and will have to be back before it changes. Inside was loud with bingo but looked nice. Took in the end of summer on the patio. read more

Amazing food! Great drinks! Nice and warm atmosphere! Service was fantastic! We will be back! I highly recommend Manitou!

my sister and I had a quiet lunch here today. The ambiance on the patio was peaceful, the food was delicious- especially the tomato basil soup! Our server was a friendly lady named Lisa; She took the time to visit with us, and kept asking if she could do anything else for us. she was wonderfully warm and welcoming. GREAT LUNCH PLACE! read more

First time here and it was a pretty good experience. I appreciate how the restaurant offers reservations... just makes it so much easier for everyone. Unfortunately, I did not see any staff at the hostess stand when I arrived however, my party was already seated. I've heard nothing but fantastic things about the all you can eat fish fry here, so that's what actually brought me here. Fantastic! Fish was hot, crispy, and not greasy; also served with tartar sauce. You also get a generous amount of fries which were great... I love a good zesty fry. Coleslaw was tasty as well. I had to get the mini donuts for dessert and those were delicious. Tasty, hot, and perfectly sugared. There were a few things I'd like to try on the menu... Buffalo chicken wontons, cheese curds, and the burger. I'll have to come back next time I'm in the area. I'd say our waitress wasn't very attentive and not too friendly.... Just kinda felt like she didn't want to be there. However, the food made up for it. Restaurant is large, well lit, and clean. read more

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Really nice happy hour deals. Great beer selection. Appetizers were tasty - we had the wings, the bang bang shrimp, and the nachos. All excellent. Service was friendly and fast. Overall really enjoyed it and will be back. read more

Located right off of Highway 61 and 4th Street in a very visible blue building. The location has ample parking right out front, or on the street. The ambiance is nice and features a beautiful bar. If it were a little cleaner I'd give it a bit of a higher star rating. Per our server Chloe's recommendation, we ordered the walleye fingers. We added the steak bites. The walleye fingers are unbelievably good! Lightly battered and seasoned perfectly. They didn't skimp on the size. We also ordered the steak bites. Meh. Lacking flavor and the plate was crowded with things like arugula, roasted tomatoes, and crispy onions, and a sauce that distracted from the steak bites in my opinion. I would rather have a flavorful steak and less unneeded accessories. Courtney was so helpful when we needed plates after our apps arrived. We didn't get plates originally but Courtney who was not out server came from another table to ask what we needed. Happy hour is fabulous! $3 rail, wine, beer, and $3.00 off apps. Person cleaning tables didn't clear off table top. Short staffed we found out so maybe that's why the service was just ok. The person that seemed to be the manager helped us a couple times but she wasn't wearing anything that showed she worked for the restaurant? read more

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We stopped here after dinner to watch some live music and have a drink. The music was a bit loud but we enjoyed ourselves. We were able to sit at the bar quickly. A fun little nightcap. read more

By my personal request, my wife, daughter and son in law came for lunch, Saturday noon time. Rach was our server. EVERYTHING was awesome. Food. Bloody Mary's. Service. Highly recommended place from a true Wisconsinite!! read more

Resemblance of a British Pub. Great to have a relaxing evening, delicious food and great service. The atmosphere is very nice and "says" come in and enjoy. The menu is wide and the wine list and the bar are really exceptional. read more

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Highly recommend! Staff was extremely accommodating on this rainy 4th of July holiday. Food and drinks were excellent. The management is exactly what you'd want for your business. read more

My friend and I wanted to try some new restaurants in the White Bear Lake area and thought this would be a great option! Overall, 3 stars perfectly describes our experience - it was okay. I would go back, but would not order what we did. We went during happy hour so each got a glass of wine & an appetizer. The Caesar salad that I got was really good! The croutons were perfectly crunchy! My friend got the rib appetizer and said the rib meat was really good! We also enjoyed the crinkle cut fries :) Unfortunately, I ordered the bacon blue cheese burger & it left everything to be desired. I ordered it medium and it came out crisp on the outside & no pink in the middle at all. I probably should have sent it back, but they were busy and I felt bad, so I ate a 1/4 of it and called it done. It could have been a good burger if it was not charred. I would give it a try again, with remembering that it is a bar first - so choosing more bar-type foods would be good. read more

Who expects their bartenders to have to manually stuff the bleu cheese into green olives instead of providing olives that are already bleu cheese stuffed. They use to have terrific dirty bleu martinis. Gone. The bartender had to stuff two, not large green olives with bleu cheese, smashing the olives. They also had a terrific Shepherds pie and Scotch eggs. Also gone. The wedge salad was delicious and came with a fan of thinly sliced steak. Now, for additional $$, you can get dry chicken, or grilled shrimp or andouille sausage. The appetizer of Brussels sprouts almost had more grossly fatty lardons than it did Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were large, cut in half, but should have been cut into quarters due to the size. The butter knife was so dull, I could barely cut the sprouts. This was a huge disappointmen and I've been going to this restaurant several times a year for at least 15 years. read more

Manitou Bar & Kitchen - Gone are the scotch eggs. Bummer - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

There were only a couple others at the bar and a few tables filled when I arrived. Immediately a bartender came over to assist. The drink was made perfect and generously poured. We wanted to keep tabs on the bowl games and to our surprise, there was a happy hour during the weekend. Another draw is that you can grab a seat at the bar with easy viewing of two flat screens with sports/games on! When my friend arrived, a few stools had filled in and the bartenders walked by us several times. I had to raise my hand and hold it up as if I were hailing a cab to garner attention. Additional rounds were progressively longer waits. We ordered the Mediterranean platter, which we had ordered on the past. The presentation was previously artfully arranged on a platter with generous portions. Upon arrival, we both looked at one another. It arrived on a white dinner plate. Half the size of what it once was and none of the artistic presentation. When my girlfriends husband arrived we asked for more bread. (Additional charge.) it appeared as if a child placed 6 cold small slices of a dinner roll in two rows, sliding on a dinner plate. We put more effort into presentation and utilizing serving boards, trays etc at home. The immediate slack in service when a few more people arrived in addition to not putting any effort into their food' presentation was disappointing. It was understandable why there were only people at the bar. read more

One star only because I was forced to choose a star. It's really ZERO stars. We went for date night. sat at the bar. Ordered food and beverages. A guy came in 20 minutes after us and got his food 10 minutes before us. Staff was inattentive and rude. Both my husband and I go food poisoning. Would not recommend. read more

Wife and I tried this place out for the first time. Did not disappoint! Great atmosphere to enjoy dinner, cocktails, and a nice evening! Service was great, food was exceptional for the price! $3 beers during happy hour?? Can't beat it! read more

The spicy bloody was excellent. The food was not. Very small portion and very very basic at best. We will not stop again for the food or service unfortunately. read more

Attentive wait staff. Decent food. Reasonably priced for the area. No wait lines. Beautiful patio with classic decor. read more

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Total disappointment! We went on Valentine's Day with another couple and left thinking "no need to come back!" Let's start: Waitress walked us to our table and the table cloth was dirty. She insisted on removing it (duh, thank you!) but never even tried to replace it. In a restaurant filled with white tables-clothed tables, we felt silly being the only ones without. Pre-dinner drinks: took forever for the waitress to take our order. Really? On a holiday night? There should have been plenty of servers on, so "i was swamped" doesn't fly. Bread basket: cake out "fresh from the oven"..... stale, less than hot, Reinhardt-style rolls. Variety is appreciated but store-bought was plain as day. Orders: two jambalaya, one beef filet (med rare) and one walleye. Jambalaya was good, but no rice, came with fettuccine. Weird but acceptable. Heat was nice. HEAVY garlic. More italian than New Orleans. Med rare filet was med well. Not even close. A tip: if you can't cook filet, don't sell it. Walleye was fine but had this bizarre skinned tomato on the plate. What? Cocktails: wayyyy overpriced. Mediocre spirits (finlandia? Seriously?). Went with a gin and soda to be safe. $80 later, we left with no need to come back. This restaurant is more appropriate in 2004 than 2019. A total shame given the location. Prime real estate in a thriving town. Maybe it's time for the owners to retire and let someone else take a shot. read more

I had to come here for a dinner meeting so I scoped out the reviews. They haven't been great lately, so I was a little worried but the group seemed keen on meeting here and I thought if the service was slow, maybe the meeting could move faster. :) I was the first one there and the hostess put a couple of tables together for me and got us all situated with waters and sodas. She was actually fantastic. She checked back with us frequently and made sure everyone was taken care of and kept glasses full and plates cleared. I thought we had great, attentive service. I ordered a BBQ burger which I just realized now came without any BBQ sauce. Ah, well. It was great. I order burgers medium-well and often get either burnt hockey pucks or patties that are way under-cooked, but this was very tasty. The fries have a coating on them and those, too, were great. My son ordered the chicken strips and fruit from the kid's menu and he was very happy. I've already told my husband that I'd love to come back. They have some really appetizing dinners that I'd like to try. I was concerned about parking, but I found a spot right on the street in a two-hour zone right by the front door. We'll be back for sure! **8/14 I brought my mom here for dinner and we both had the fish and chips. The portions are pretty big. I don't use tartar or malt vinegar so the fish got a little bland for me after a while. The server was attentive and we had a really nice night out. So happy to have found this local gem! read more

Went in on a slow weekday at 7:15 PM to try this place out. We just moved into the city and wanted to find out what restaurants were available. It seemed to be one of only two spots that were open for dinner on the block. The other place was very packed so we decided to stop here to get faster service. Exactly four indoor tables were occupied when we arrived and no one was at the bar. Two were already finishing, a table of 7 was still waiting for another person to arrive and the fourth had their drinks. We were seated quickly by the hostess who gave us menus and silverware. Waitresses walked passed us. Nothing. Bills were brought to the two tables us. Us? Nothing. The person that arrived at the table of 7 arrived. He was given a beer. Us? No water, no hello, no "I'll be right with you." We proceeded to wait patiently for 20 minutes. Finally, we got up to walk out. Frustrated, I stopped to ask the host to get me the manager. Another 5 minutes goes by and she finally comes out of the kitchen to apologize and offer free drinks. We declined. This seems to be a pattern for customers. read more

The upstairs room at Manitou served us so well! They were very pleasant and responsive in the planning and set up. Also on the night of the event, still going the extra mile to accommodate us in every way (a missing cable cord for sound, but within minutes they offered two solutions). The food also was excellently prepared, delicious, and exactly as requested. Highly recommend! read more

My wife and I love Manitou, we had our rehearsal dinner here in 2017. Food is excellent and we have always had good service. However - the removal of the Buffalo Shrimp Slider from the menu was one of the worst decisions Manitou made. In the name of all that is good and holy, please let 2021 start with the return of that culinary masterpiece. A World without the Buffalo Shrimp Slider is akin to a World without music. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. read more

Disappointed! We went to Manitou Grill on a Monday for dinner. The place was maybe 1/3 full and so loud we had a hard time carrying on a conversation across the table. We decided to share Chicken Nachos, a Lobster Roll & Chicken Sliders. The Chicken Nachos were decent, except they were cold quickly. The Lobster Roll was supersaturated in Butter and unseasoned mayonnaise. The Chicken Sliders were fair, but lacked seasoning as well. Service was good, and the tap beer was cold. Likely will not return read more

Manitou Bar & Kitchen - Very loud and not busy - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

I had heard they had a great Lobster Roll so had to try it. My hubby and I ventured out on a lovely summer evening. The hostess was friendly and we were promptly seated on the patio. The lobster roll is served chilled on warm bread. It was delicious! Although it looks a tad smallish it was loaded with lobster. I also loved the fries. I don't like many types of fries but these were perfect. My husband had the pot roast sandwich and his was outstanding too. The sandwich was huge and had caramelized onions and mushrooms on sturdy bread with melted cheese. Our waitress was friendly and attentive! Overall a terrific visit. We will be back no doubt! read more

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Had eggs benedict this Sunday late morning (11:45), minus the ham because we are vegetarian. Unexpectedly good. The eggs were poached to perfection and they were lightly dressed with hollandaise sauce, not drenched. Good tomato and spinach under the egg, and delicate greens on top. Also, the restaurant was not crowded - we are still concerned about tightly packed restaurants due to COVID. Very nice environment/building. read more