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

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

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

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

Cute local pub close to our hotel. We were able to walk here. I order the Parmesan crusted salmon salad and sweet potato fries, my colleague ordered the walleyed sandwich. They were both Ok. The salmon was on the dry side, and the salad wasn't very special. Just a greens mix with a few cranberries and almonds thrown in. The sweet potato fries were good with the aioli dipping sauce. We ordered desserts, but they were tiny and not great in flavor/texture. We didn't end up eating the bread pudding or the strawberry cheesecake just a quick taste, it's not worth taking in the calories! It was convenient here, I would try something else if I were to come back. read more

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They played Beatles radio the whole time, so overall, it was a great experience. We chose Pub 500 for breakfast in Mankato because we thought their menu sounded the most expansive and unique. We all ordered Bloody Marys--Fathers Day, why not?--and they were alright, a little tangy for me and not much for toppings, just olive and pickle. I've become too spoiled with MOLS Bloodies. For breakfast, we couldn't deny our desire for some gooey hearty deliciousness, so two of us ordered the Bangers and Breakfast, and two ordered the Breakfast Poutine. I got cheese sauce instead of gravy with my Bangers. I couldn't finish two Italian sausages (brat sized), so much food! Wish I would've gotten hash browns instead of breakfast potatoes, they were a little basic. My brother and mom loved the poutine! Perfect amount of food with cheese curds (fresh, not fried). Came with over easy eggs and gravy--yum! Not the most amazing food or service I've had for brunch, but pretty unique and well done for Mankato. Would recommend! read more

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

My friends and I came in last night and Emily was our server. She was so polite and kind and made sure we had everything we need! Two of us had the Cajun chicken pita and it was amazing. Would definitely recommend. read more

Cool atmosphere. Breakfast is tasty. Help is spot on . We totally enjoy the ambience and service.

Absolutely the best walleye. I had it as a sandwich with the wild rice. I wish I could find something wrong with it but it was absolutely perfect. My Son said the wings were easily the best in town. Has a kickass atmosphere, the decor will keep your eyes moving. Enough TVs to see from any direction you are facing. The service was above reproach from Mary Beth. She is worth 5 stars all by herself. We talked to the owner Tom for quite awhile and shared ideas and was a very pleasant visit. All in all definitely 6 outa 5 stars. read more

Lunch and dinner here is great. The food is very good, the service and ambiance in the restaurant is great. I just wouldn't recommend it for brunch, any other time tho it is amazing. read more

Wonderful, tasty food in generous proportions The service was great with a pleasant staff. The atmosphere was done as a sports bar with several TVs tuned to different choices of what to watch. read more

Selena was excellent! great service, attention to detail, friendly, and a great recommendation for dinner! food was very good, kitchen did great as well read more

Really nice grill/pub. Go in the summer and enjoy the patio. Enjoy the Pub Beer Battered Fish-and-chips or pretty much anything else on the menu read more

Great food and atmosphere. I've gone to pub 500 a dozen times now. It is one of my favorite places to bring guests in Mankato. Great beer selection. Good British food! read more

I am not someone to usually write a review however high quality service and great food is rare. Our waitress Ashley was quick, witty, and knowledgable about the menu. The Irish dishes were a hit. We finished our dinner with the Home-made Irish dessert. read more

They have a good beer selection and really good poutine, other than that I wouldn't recommend. Although the Turkey looked good the way it was described, I didn't order that. read more

I thought the menu was a typical one that you would see at many places. I got the salmon entree which was $16.99 so it seemed like typical price. I liked it. Thought it was very moist and my mash potatoes was yummy. Overall if I lived in Mankato I would probably just try the place once and go somewhere else. Nothing like super special or cool about it. read more

Pub 500 - Salmon Entree with mash potatoes, vegetables, and bread. $16.99 - Pubs Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Never disappoints. Drinks are great and poutine is amazing. Always very friendly staff who treat customers well. If this place could be rated 6 out of 5 I would! read more

The server was very friendly but the kitchen is evidently not staffed properly. It was 20 min before we placed our order and it was an hour before our food came out and only one of our the 4 meals we ordered was hot. Too expensive for this quality of food. Probably won't be back. read more

Would have loved to have eaten here. I picked out the turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce since I missed out on Thanksgiving. But I sat for 10 minutes before I got a water and Sprite. Then he never came back. Walked past me for 20 more minutes cleaning tables and checking on other customers. I put $5 on the table to pay for my drink and left. Went down the street and had a lovely BLT and watched hockey. It was way cheaper than what I tried to get at Pub 500 and someone actually spoke to me. read more

We really had a nice meal at Pub 500. Good music overhead, good staff and the meal was very good. Burgers and Comfort Food that was very tasty. The indoor area was nice and outdoors look like it would be fun in nicer weather. Definitely go to this place. read more

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Seriously good food in a chill environment. Plenty of seating and enough space to be social with others or be on a date. We took a trip to Mankato to see the Dakota 38 ceremony on December 26th but took off from Minneapolis after a long day of having family over and did not want to even think of cooking. So we took a road trip checked into the Hilton and they gave us a coupon for free dessert. The menu is pretty relaxed from full meals, some cool salads, and a lot of burgers. I ordered the turkey and mashed potatoes bowl and it was amazing. Like having Thanksgiving day leftovers. It was really good. The price is right and we will visit this place again when we come back! read more

The Pub! I can actually remember when there used to be a Auto Repair place on this corner, when Pub 500 was being built there was a definite excitement in Kato. I've always liked the relaxing ambiance at Pub 500 compared to the other downtown establishments. You can always count on a more quiet atmosphere, more under control drinkers and enjoyable live music. Like Rod S. noted, defnitely the best bar for grown ups on any given night. The space is a good size and there is even a comfortable seating area with leather couches and a fire place. The bar is huge and centrally located, there is a nice open kitchen and plenty of high top tables to choose from. Pull tabs are a nice plus too if you want to do a little gambling:) I always enjoyed the food here but I remember liking breakfast a lot more. They always seemed to dabble with different late night options so I really don't even know what they are offering for the drunk crowd now. One thing for sure, probably some of the nicer bathrooms downtown for that time when nature calls if ya know what I mean. read more

Awesome food, everything is fresh not frozen, you can certainly tell. MaryBeth our server was on top of everything, courteous and just outstanding. Being from out of town the staff was very friendly and you can tell they all care about where they work, even Tom the owner has such a passion for what he does, the food being served and the service his staff provides. Had the fish & chips WOW, delicious and STUFFED me! My Husband had the Walleye sandwich and it was such an awesome food experience for him. Our Son said the wings are the best in town!!!! Thank you Tom and staff for a very enjoyable Family lunch at your pub!!!! read more

Been here twice and food & service is great!! The cheesy turkey sandwich is great! And sloppy joe is good could be sloppier!

Great staff. Food is always good, I prefer their burgers. Good for pregame or postgame. Owner is also a nice guy.

The food is really good. I only ate through DoorDash. I would recommend the turkey commercial. It's so yummy

Our server Rachael at the bar was amazing today. Extremely helpful, friendly and fun. Made some excellent food suggestion as well as draft beer choice. The place was clean and we would come back next time in town. The food was very good and hot. The mixed veggies were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The jalapeño raspberry pulled port was very good and the pulled roasted turkey was flavorful and moist. If in Mankato definitely the place to stop for a pint and a tasty snack! read more

Pub 500 - Jalapeño raspberry pulled pork with veggies - Pubs Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

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Good regional micro brew beer selection, enjoyed the Excelsior Dragon Fruit Milkshake IPA. Paired with pulled pork nachos with chopped tomatoes and sour cream. Good quality bar food. Downtown location, pool tables, chill happy hour when I visited on a Tuesday eve. read more

Pub 500 - Memphis BBQ Pork Nachos - Pubs Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Easy online ordering, prompt service, and great meal. Poutine is a must as is the pulled turkey. Will definitely go back when in Mankato.

Highly recommend. Pulled turkey sandwich was great. Fries are crispy, hot and salty - perfect. Clean. Nice atmosphere. Parking lot.

Pulled turkey with avocado and cranberries was delicious. The pulled turkey was SO good, and the avocado and cranberries made the perfect additions. I would have liked a little different bun, but not sure what that would be. Sitting out on the street, and being able to listen to music from down the street was a plus as well. Overall it made for a terrific night in Makator. read more

Sat at the bar and had couples of beer . Was fun environment . Service was good. fries are really good ..Had gotten carryout before which was also good .The sauce they have I forgot the name was really really good . Especially with the pound of fries . It's doesn't come with them though .enjoyed the place N the beer ...And the people around read more

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It's okaaaaay! The Thursday Trivia is the best thing about this place. A bit over priced. Some really drunk bartenders take away from the experience. Also, what's the obsession with pulled pork?? read more

Mediocre food and service. Homemade chips were so greasy. Pulled Turkey was ok but the bun it was in was way too big and was dry. The bbq sauce was horrible and ruined the only good part of the meal. Coleslaw was just ok. Husband had the hickory burger and liked it a lot. Service was average to below average. Another issue was that it was sooo hot in there and the server said it was like that in there a lot. I would pass this by next time. read more

Pub 500 - Small plate pulled turkey with coleslaw. - Pubs Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

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Stopped in for the first time after hearing positive things. My experience wasn't a great one. Bloody Mary was lacking everything but ice. I had the Hickory Burger and my husband had the Pork and Slaw. They were just okay but definitely not worth $17.00. I would definitely check out other close by options next time. read more

Great pub grub. I got the sloppy Joe. It had a sweet taste, it just filled the bun. Wish it were sloppier cause it was good. Basil got walleye and wild rice cause it was Friday. A generous piece and really tasty. They serve a single sized bread pudding in a glass. I took a bite and it was nice and boozy. Great service and the seating is comfy. We sat next to someone who works in St. Paul and overheard him talking about having lunch at Mama's, that got our attention. I wanted to come for brunch but we ran early on Sunday. I like the convenient parking lot. I think this is part of the Bar-muda Triangle. read more

It's like a overpriced Applebees. It had friendly staff, If you're over 30, it's a good place to hangout. They mix up their draft beer often, it's selection is different every time. Pub 500 is similar to Applebees with live music. Sometimes they serve frozen burgers microwaved. There is also a fire pit. read more