The food and service were excellent - I have never been here before and my hotel recommended to come - so glad they did. I had the fish taco - delicious and huge!! with the pub chips - so good! My server Austin was very attentive and took care of me thru out my entire meal. I even got free bread pudding as a first time guest!! I will come back. Totally recommend this restaurant. read more

I bar downtown . The service was ok but they were busy. I ordered the Mediterranean Salad and it was very disappointing. But I should have read the menu better. Just lettuce and tomato's onions and some chips. No cheese no olives very blah for the price. My husband had a brisket sandwich and said it was good. The Long Island I order was very weak. So I didn't not order another. The look was a typical bar. For the prices and the food I will not go back to many great places in this town to go too. read more

Pub 500 - Mediterranean salad - Pubs Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

We went there as they have had good reviews of their Reuben sandwiches. 1. Service - I didn't notice if they were shorthanded but service timing was spotty at best. We put our orders in and it was a half hour before we got our food. Waitress/hostess must have had a smoke break as the smell of cigarettes wafted through our table. 2. Reuben sandwich - meah... it must have sat for a bit before it was picked up for our table as the bottom piece of bread was extremely soggy/mushy. The corned beef lacked flavor. To be honest, tasted more like a plain pot roast. The sauerkraut was tasteless. The sauces were good. The sweet potato fries were good although expensive for the small amount we got. Overall value of the meal was below average. 3. Daughter had the fish and chips. She thought the fish was pretty good and the bread provided was good. Overall average at best. I may give them a second chance if I am in town but would probably look elsewhere... now to find a different place with corned beef... read more

Great service and excellent food. A road detour brought us to Mankato and we stopped here. Happy bellies! read more

Pub 500 - Rueban and pub fries. - Pubs Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

I stopped in over the weekend with a large group (16 guests). We were able to make a same day reservation, and our server was really attentive - no eye rolls when we requested separate checks before ordering. I ordered the pulled turkey sandwich, which I thought was great! The fries were definitely unique - they had a nice seasoning and were almost like a thinner jojo. The restaurant also had live music, which added to the fun too! read more

We enjoyed a lovely pre-hockey game beer and bite recently at Pub 500. They were extremely busy but our server was still attentive and we got our drinks and food in a normal timeframe. They have a nice selection of beers on tap and a menu with some unique choices which I always appreciate. I had the hot honey chicken sandwich and it was good. The cheese curds were also tasty! read more

The food is good and presented like a place Gordon Ramsey would approve. It reminds me of being in Mpls. in a good way. Comfy and it has a nice patio. I've been there when they had live music, ( Dave Coughlin) and it was fun. My stepdad's favorite place. read more

My Wife and I stopped in for the first time early in the afternoon. It wasn't very busy. We each ordered the Hickory burger and had a short wait. I tried my burger and it tasted very strange, I took another bite and spit it out. I then smelled the burger and it smelled like the meat was spoiled and under cooked! My wife's burger was the same. The waitress had vanished and we did not have much time, so I paid the bill and we left. Lesson learned, we won't do that again! William V. read more

First time going to Pub 500 in Mankato. Service was very quick, waiter (Austin W) was very kind and knew the menu items. Didn't make fun of me for ordering coleslaw which is a problem I often run into so that was so nice and welcoming! read more

Went to pub500 for the first time!! Austin W was my server and did amazing. Food was fire!!

My wife, 8 month old daughter, and I came here for a celebration with 15 other people--we did not pick the location but were happy to try it out. Our servers and the wait staff were upbeat and quick to get us started with drinks and orders. It was easy to place orders as a sub-group within the larger group and they did not mix up our order. People were there to celebrate or watch a game or two and thus the atmosphere was jovial. The reason it gets 2 stars is that the food was not very good and everything was over-priced. My wife got the Diablo Burger and said it was mediocre and not spicy at all. She loves fries and potatoes and said that even the fry-wedges were bland. I ordered a spring mix salad and found it to be just okay. Finally I ordered the Norwegian wings, as wings go they were fine, however there was nothing Norwegian about them (also 20 wings cost $36). My wife had a NA Beer as well. In the end we paid $90 for food we largely didn't like and both felt was over-priced. read more

Awesome people great food lots of room Great bar area parking in back and near walkable area read more

We love this place! Known for their Sloppy Joe, it's always a safe staple to order. Their homemade chips are absolutely amazing. The beer-battered fish and chips was fantastic, alongside a perfectly poured Black-&-Tan, it's well worth ordering. The mushroom & Swiss was excellent as well. Great local place to hang out, it offers a relaxing atmosphere and the service is top notch. One of our favorites in Mankato. read more

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The food was excellent. Despite being a full and busy time, we received our food fairly quick. The fish and chips were fantastic. Not a heavy coating and not greasy. Server was new, but did an excellent job. Thanks for a wonderful evening. read more

Loved my burger from here and I love the atmosphere. Great place to hangout with friends and really good food!

Food is great, staff is extremely happy and ready to serve. Visited while in from Arkansas's. Emily took care of us, 2 days in a row. Great atmosphere, good vibe. read more

Good food. Friendly service. Conveniently located downtown. Chicken strips and pub fries were good

Pub 500 has once again put together a delicious and efficient breakfast buffet for my riders on Mnbeerbus's Oktoberfest buses. We have been using them for 15+years and have never had an issue. The drinks are awesome too. read more

Heads up... park in the back or in the ramp, it's nearly impossible to get parking in front of the restaurant. We ordered stoner chips as an appetizer, pulled pork and cheese over homemade potato chips with some ranch ish sauce drizzled over it. Very good. I ordered turbo meatballs off of the appetizer menu, comes with 4 meatballs and potato wedges with buffalo sauce and Italian sauce.. it could have used more meatballs otherwise it would be hard to split with more than 2 people. My wife ordered buffalo wings. The food tasted great, only lost 1 star due to the lack of meatballs in the turbo meatballs making it a little high priced and challenging to share with a group and ended up being about a $50 bill essentially for 3 appetizers. Service was great as well, efficient, friendly, and we didn't have to wait long for anything. read more

Pub 500 - Pubs Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Service was phenomenal! Came in for brunch around 10:15 on a Sunday and our waitress was wonderful. We had the Bloody Mary burger, Good Gravy, and two of the specialty Bloody Mary's! It was pretty quiet around this time so no reservation needed. Would definitely visit this place again next time we are in town. read more

Pub 500 - Bloody Mary - Pubs Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

I recently went to Pub500 for a happy hour (07/05) and we ordered a fish taco (more like a fish burrito) and the Norwegian salad. Both delicious! So we booked brunch for the day after our wedding for 20+ guests to take place the following Sunday (07/14). Both times the food was delicious, the service was amazing and friendly, we'll definitely be back! read more

Driving back from a day trip to a park, this place popped up on a search for 'decent lunch'. I'm not usually a huge fan of pub food for lunch, but after looking at the menu online, I thought I would find more than burgers and fries. I ended up with a sloppy joe and the seasoned fries. Hubs had the avocado cranberry turkey sandwich with the soup of the day (cheesy cauliflower). I have to admit, I was eyeing up that sandwich, but have a weakness for sloppy joes. I at least got to snag a bite. The sloppy Joe was good, actually, not terribly sloppy. It didn't have a lot of sauce, but still had flavor. The seasoned fries were excellent. I would definitely get that avo cran turkey if we pop in here again, but I might do it as a bowl with wild rice (that is also an option for any sandwich). Service was great. Biggest downfall seems to be large groups come in and are quite loud. read more

Has to be one of the best restaurants around mankato! Visiting Pub500 is always a treat. Drinks, food and service are always wonderful. For drinks I chose their watermelon mule, which was delicious and refreshing. My go-to appetizer that I have been obsessed with lately is their "stoner chips"; kettle chips cover in delicious pulled turkey, cheese, onions, and cilantro lime sauce. These chips are to die for and always a huge hit for whoever is with me. For an entree I have a few favorites but for this trip I chose the fish and chips. You can choose whether you want 1,2, or 3 fillets and it's a very home-y and hearty meal. The fish is always friend perfectly and you get a side of fries, cup of coleslaw and a bun. In my opinion they have some of the best coleslaw in town. Check out Pub500, it's not one to miss! read more

Pub 500 - Stoner Chips - Pubs Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

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The food is awesome. My fish n chips was outstanding, the fish fried to perfection and the fries were the best I have had in years. The Cole slaw was excellent. The service by Pauline was amazing, she is awesome. The dessert , bread pudding is to die for. What a great culinary experience. Very nice ambiance. Highly recommend Pub 500. read more

What a great spot in this little gem of a town. Erin was amazing!!! She made sure we were so well taken care of. Pub 500 is top notch pub fare. We had the walleye and chips, burgers and vegetarian taco salad. Everything was great. The rosemary aioli is next level stuff. Pro tip, try the local Mankato Moondog SMaSH IPA read more

What do you call it when pulled pork, a burger, and bacon get lunch? A delicious meating ;) Here's the rub from two trips to Pub 500: Hickory Burger -- with slow-roasted pulled pork, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and signature BBQ sauce Fried Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole -- with fried chicken, wild rice and farro, corn, peas and carrots with house made turkey gravy Cheesy Turkey Sandwich -- pulled turkey topped with cheese sauce, grilled tomato and lightly dusted with cajun seasoning. Artichoke Spinach Dip -- house recipe served with pita bread ------ Why do you put three kinds of meat on the same sandwich? Bar-be-cause why NOT! My culinary companion had no complaints, just compliments for this handheld. He liked the smoky, fall-apart flavor of the pork, along with a lil' burger and bacon for a robust meal on a bun My casserole was a big bowl of home-cooked goodness. The fried chicken had excellent crispiness, and the grains/veggies helped contribute unique textures, with the wild rice being the highlight. The gravy wasn't standout, but it was made in-house which always keeps things interesting. I think the creativity of this dish exceeded any subpar components Cheesy turkey was no fowl play. I think these two ingredients are a heavenly match, and fresh tomato is typically a safe bet. Nothing super outstanding about this one, but I liked the 'wich for what it was And in reverse order we end with an appetizer. Unlike many Minnesota sports teams, these 'chokes are a fine way to end our lineup; they'd be winning order any day. The pitas did not impress, but the flavor itself was phenomenal. Don't dip before trying this one. Pub 500 gets many props for atmosphere, menu uniqueness, options, and food freshness. I'd say a few tweaks they they'd make the top 10 establishments in Mankato for me. If ya check it out, try another burger or appetizer as it seems they do those best read more

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I was visiting a friend who goes to Mankato so we were walking around campus all day and we were famished. We decided to stop here for dinner and I was very excited because they were saying their pulled pork and turkey were there specialties. I got the pulled turkey bowl and I would not get it again. The turkey was very dry and unseasoned. Same goes for the mashed potatoes. On the other hand it seems like a good place to get together with some friends and the service was good. read more

Pub 500 - Pulled Turkey Bowl - Pubs Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Service was good. Cheddar burger was mediocre. Bun was cold as if it was just taken out of the fridge. Hamburger and cheese curds were warm not hot. Fries were the highlight of my plate. Pulled pork was good but anyone could have done it with an Insta-pot. Atmosphere was comfortable. read more

I just wanted to take the time to thank the employees Adam and Laura (I'm sorry if I misspelled any names) that helped me today. I was in a very scary situation and the staff went above and beyond with making sure I got home safely. It was busy as well for them but the kindness they showed towards me I will never forget. I am so grateful and thankful for people like them. I will for sure come back not only for the great food but for the homey atmosphere and wonderful employees! read more

Solid but uninspiring pub grub. The atmosphere here is warm and inviting, a nice place to visit with family and friends. It's hard to pin what seemed lacking with the food, but our party felt we had had better. My Reuben was good on the corned beef, but lacking in cheese and sauerkraut. We enjoyed our lunch, but probably wouldn't return. Our server was excellent and kept our beverages filled. read more

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Subpar bar food with moderate prices. Pros- variety of music, kind server, delicious drinks Cons-veggies in the dinners are from bagged veggies probably partially warmed up, over-priced, 2.99 to add avocado to a burger. The prices are surprising as this place is in a college town. The food was satisfying but the prices are very confusing. Nothing strong to recommend but not the worst experience either. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wings, artichoke dip, etc read more

Pub 500 - Inside - Pubs Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

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Overall, just a great causal place for some beers. The food is mediocre- nothing special or amazing. The pub fries are basically potatoes wedges that could be fried longer in my opinion. But the happy hour menu is good. But what I love most about this place is the live music and great service! Our waitress was super nice and every allowed us to sample a couple of the beers we were deciding between. The live music just gives this place an extra special feeling compared to other classic American restaurants & bar near by. If you come around St. Patty's time they have a green beer (Coors with green coloring). Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Environment: 4/5 read more

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Food was cold and not very good! They didn't have the vegan options that they advertised. Charged for sides and extra sauce. Overall a very disappointing experience. read more

Delicious food! Super quick to get out burgers and the poutine is incredible! Will be coming back soon!

Three tak-always were Great service, comfortable atmosphere, and the food was excellent

This restaurant is the local favorite. Serves mainly american dishes, not impressed with the flavors I would consider them boring. I think their specialty would be the burgers but definitely not the steaks. Prices are moderately high but it's worth it if you like being served large portions. They have a great bar and family atmosphere and you will find many regulars. Service is nice and friendly and it has a very cherry atmosphere. read more

This a great local joint that showcases local brews and solid food. I'm always impressed by their beer(Rachel) and spirits(Pete) knowledge and recommendations. The owners Jay and Tom and all the staff are always welcoming to new and returning customers...so much so you almost feel like family coming here. read more

Decent breakfast fare. Friendly service. The breakfast cheesy potatoes are more of a mushy paste. I would avoid them.

Super impressed that their black bean burger is house made, from a recipe by Chef Jeremy (Greenhouse Grill in Arkansas), and not just some store bought brand. I really enjoyed it! Just wish their side salad had more to it. Hopefully their vegan menu will grow! read more

Pub 500 - Black Bean Burger and side salad (no croutons or cheese) - Pubs Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Fun menu, neat place. Not too expensive. Would visit again. I would prob try another place before but wouldn't be mad coming back!