Great host stand, great bartenders, great servers, great food, and great atmosphere. Best crab Rangoon dip we've ever had

While visiting Red Wing, Minnesota, my friend and I stopped for a Starbucks coffee. The barista was incredibly 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. read more

Brunch review Atmosphere was nice. Service was overall good for a group of 8. Food: we loved the unique menu options. Biscuits and gravy with peperoncini gravy and yuzu blueberry basil pancakes - we were so excited about the delicious twists on the classics. The flavors were really good. The only reason we were a bit disappointed was the textures, the pancakes were overcooked and not our favorite texture and the biscuits were a bit dry/crumbly. Drinks: were awesome. The Keoke coffee cocktail and the Coconut Lavender Lemonade Mocktail were fantastic! Overall we enjoyed it and would come check it out again! read more

We have been here several times. It's located inside the historic St. James Hotel. The food is always delicious. The service is prompt and friendly. I love the atmosphere. The rooftop patio is beautiful. Today we had 2 appetizers. I love that the chef creates seasonal menus. The Italian Summer Crostini was outstanding. It comes with 3 cuban crostinis topped with mozzerella, capicola, peach salsa, pickled blueberries, and basil olive oil.The peach salsa would lead you to expect a sweet flavor. However, it was NOT sweet. It was refreshing and the combination of the toppings had a delightful flavor profile. We also had the Crab Cakes. It comes with 3 cakes that are truly stuffed with crab, not all breading. They are topped with a generous serving of tzatziki sauce. I loved trying a new sauce, rather than your traditional remoulade sauce. I would definitely get both again. However, I would request a lighter serving of the tzatziki sauce, or ask for it on the side. I felt the sauce camouflaged the crab cake flavor. read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Summer Cuban Crostini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

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Food was amazing, beautiful view looking out and waitress was very sweet. Couldn't have asked for a better experience read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Mediterranean bowl with salmon and a dirty pickle martini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

Located on the main level of the historic St. James hotel in charming downtown Red Wing, Scarlet offers upscale/casual dining with sweeping views of the river. Elevated menu items and tasteful touches like custom glassware and cutlery add a nice touch. Staff is friendly and dining room offers beautiful mahogany and red finishes for an inviting feel. Large menu with surely something for everyone! read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Caesar salad with salmon added - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

We went to the Scarlet Kitchen and Bar for our anniversary mainly for the atmosphere. Unfortunately after eating here, that was the only thing it had going for it. Upon our arrival the host didn't acknowledge us for about 2.5 minutes and was obviously frustrated by the computer/technical issues. We smiled politely and shared we were here to check in. He sat us in the worst seat in the house between 4 booths and then walked away. There was no acknowledgement of our anniversary. We also had a margarita that unfortunately tasted more like water than lime juice. Very disappointing. Our waiter was even less attentive and we received way below average care. We both ordered the steak medium and were told it came with an aoli garlic sauce. The steak came out and was overcooked--well done, and it was served with a garlic horseradish sauce not aoli. Unfortunately my wife and I had waited over 40 minutes for our food so we didn't even share that the steak was overcooked. That is our fault, but the waitress didn't check in for over 15+ minutes after our food arrived. There was only one mention of our anniversary when the waitress came at the end of the meal to say a dessert is on us so please pick one from the menu. Unfortunately, again the dessert that we had was really dry and disappointing. Again another series of unfortunate events when we got the Bill the dessert was on there we had to ask for it to be removed. I very rarely leave reviews and it's only when very disappointed or extremely elated. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone unfortunately. Very disappointing especially for an anniversary meal. We will be making it up by going somewhere in the cities. read more

"As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again." (Scarlett O'hara) Don your best green-velvet curtain dress and pack a healthy appetite that Ashley Wilkes would approve of when visiting the Scarlet Kitchen. Fiddle-dee-dee! You'll never be hungry again after eating here as the portions are huge, and the desserts will call your name if there's an ounce of space left in your stomach. Located inside the historic St. James Hotel, this restaurant is a beautiful upgrade from the old Veranda. The casual classy ambiance is perfect for a business lunch, a gal pal brunch date, organizing a Tokyo prison break with Bill Murray, or enjoying patio views of the riverfront with Colin Jost. The globally-inspired menu changes periodically, is sourced with local ingredients, and includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. My favorite dish on the current menu is the Curry Mahi-Mahi. It is moist, flaky, flavorful, and mildly spicy, paired beautifully with a ginger rice. The Mongolian Beef in Green Curry is also wonderful, with a spicy kick that Genghis himself would be proud of! Overall, the Scarlet Kitchen is a great place to dine no matter the occasion. But as Mammy said to Scarlett, "Now don't eat too fast. Ain't no need a having for it come right back up again!" read more

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Been here a few times with my dad and friends (brunch). Love the food and the river view! The outdoor patio is top notch if it's good weather. The service is friendly and always prompt! Make a reservation if you plan on visiting during a week night or weekend. All the food has been large portions and fairly priced for the quality. The only thing I would say is annoying is that the restaurant is hard to find. read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Pear mimosa & avo-egg breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

Anika was full of smiles as she greeted us. Lovely spot overlooking the river in the beautiful St. James Hotel. No matter what we prefer, options never disappoint. Today 3 of us shared an awesome pretzel, Caesar Salad with shrimp, Poke Bowl with Ahi Tuna and Chicken Wild Rice Soup. Doesn't get any better than that. read more

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Great breakfast place with a river front views. Everything I tried was pretty tasty and service was great!

Great food. Nice restaurant. Only rating lower because the hostess station is a hot mess. They don't say hello or welcome and take too long to get guests seated. read more

Stopped in for a Bloody Mary: Sat at the bar. The bartender was very knowledgeable, attentive and efficient. Gave us some good recommendations. Cute atmosphere. Beautiful view read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Scarlet Bloody Mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

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Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche * 14 Nice flavor balance. Sweet. Tangy. Fresh red onion for some bites. Crunchy in all right places. Sweet vinegar. Chilli oil. Fish sauce? Esquites & Asada * 17 Meat is tough but the flavor is nice. The whole salad combination works well. Strawberry Hibiscus Spritz * 11 Refreshing cocktail - would order again Service is good and friendly Ambiance is perfect outdoor setting. read more

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I tried stopping in here on a Friday afternoon at 2PM ( so not a prime dining time), and the wait for a table was over an hour. So my advice is to come here with a reservation. I was disappointed, because I really wanted to give this place a try since I was in town. I'll have to plan ahead next time. The food must be good here; the place was packed. TIP: there was construction going on, and it was hard to find how to navigate and find the restaurant. We ended up walking around two or three sides of the hotel, and then were able to enter through the parking garage, and then had to walk up a level, and then walk around the lobby and to the back to find it. Having the front of the hotel roped off from construction made finding the restaurant quite the scavenger hunt! read more

Great patio. That's about all I can say. It took way too long to get our food and drinks. My husband and I split a jerk chicken sandwich and when we bit into it, it was refrigerator cold on the inside and we both spit out our bites. We told our server who offered a replacement, but we didn't have time for that. To be fair my husband said "you don't have to take it off our bill" but we didn't eat any of it. After speaking with her manager, she offered dessert. We didn't want dessert. I feel they should have taken off the charge regardless of what my husband said. We didn't eat it - it was their mistake - and our meal cost $75 with 2 drinks and an app, so when the bill arrived it was surprising to see they left the charge on. I won't go back. I equate this to poor service and worse management. It wasn't even busy. read more

As I arrived at the Saint James Hotel I found my way going up some stairs from the parking garage and ended up at Scarlet. The outdoor area is beautiful as it overlooks the river and train depot. I made my way to the bar and was taken care of first by Elliot who was a fabulous bartender making sure my cut never ran dry. I later arrived and the hostess Aubree was fantastic. After a long day, it was great to have someone lighten the mood. She assisted me and made my time at Scarlet memorable. Gabby the bartender was fantastic later that evening she went over the menu and recommendations and I was in the mood for local wine. So she assisted me in picking something enjoyable. Kate who was also behind the bar from time to time made the evening enjoyable with her kindness and knowledge. I had a fabulous evening at Scarlet thanks to all the amazing staff. The next day I stopped for breakfast and Kelsey was my server. I ordered the benedict and and glass of orange juice and a Prosecco. The serving size was very large and I could only eat half. The service was prompt and courteous. There is ample parking in the lot as well as street parking. Note. They dont serve alcohol till 8am so no mimosas till 8am. read more

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A special Thanksgiving buffet brought us down here to celebrate the hotel's 150th anniversary. We had reservations for dinner Wed. night. We both decided on the barbeque pork sandwich. It was on Texas toast which I ended up not eating , good thing. It's also on top of a slaw that I removed. What's left a big clump of pork in the sauce. That's all I needed. She also brought me some ranch for dipping, that was great too. We both got salads for an upcharge with blue cheese. We first started with a large cup of chicken wild rice soup that we shared. One of the best I've had. I'm getting my own next time. We wanted to splurge with the celebrating. They offered a chai cake with marshmallow frosting. That's why I'm glad I didn't eat the toast. A huge to die for piece that we shared. They had a delicious iced tea as well. Day after Fri. for breakfast before the trip home. We were treating our friend for his birthday and he lives in town. I'm glad we ran early and beat the crowd it was filling up when we left at 11. What was ordered, the loaded bowl, big boot, and eggs benedict for me. Everybody dove in and loved what they got. The perfect benny came with potatoes that I couldn't finish. We all got a nice rich coffee and they indulged me with heavy cream. It needed it. Service both days was great. So we were chatting about our adventure and part of it was the original thanksgiving brunch menu. One of the features was a rum omelet. Now that would be something. read more

Beautiful restaurant with good food. The soup needed a pinch of salt but it was delicious. The service needed to be worked when entering the front door. This restaurant is in the beautiful historical hotel in Red Wing, MN read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Chicken and Rice soup with a side salad. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

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For a slice of upscale ambiance in a cozy masonry decorated town. Look no further than the cool appetizer of dragon Rangoon Dip followed by a steak and cojita laced fries. Service has been really friendly, all 3 visits. read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Steak and fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

I ordered the charcuterie board and an iced tea, just before sunset. What a beautiful setting, outside on the patio. A wonderful view of the sunset. The charcuterie board, which I've ordered at several different restaurants, was excellent. A super nice blend of different cheeses and meats and sweet. $25 seems steep, but it well can serve four people as an appetizer, or more than enough for one person as an entrée. I also had an excellent server. The inside restaurant is very well decorated, and would not disappoint. read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Charcuterie board - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

We stayed at The St. James Hotel years ago and remembered it fondly so wanted to go back to enjoy a meal there while in town. We were extremely happy with our lunch choices! We ordered the crab Rangoon appetizer with extra pita and then just split a fish sandwich with fries. Both were done perfectly, and served promptly. So happy to have another fond memory here! read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Crab Rangoon dip - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

Way too expensive. Scarlet kitchen is a pretty good example of a small town restaurant trying to portray themselves as some sort of a big City fare... Local people don't seem to go there often because of the prices and I for one was totally unimpressed with the offerings you could easily go to liberty's restaurant and get the same food for a third of the price. read more

This place is horrible. Spend $20 for a giant salad, and you get nothin. So if you get takeout make sure you check the food beforehand. I have no idea what spent money on. read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Looks great, right? It's to be a dinner salad...not a pear salad with lettuce sprinkled on top. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar is located in the St. James Hotel in downtown Red Wing. There is some street parking, but as this was a sub-zero January night with snow on the ground, we drove into the attached parking garage. It is not a straightforward parking garage but labyrinthine, requiring low speeds and care; judging by the scrapes on the ceiling, more people should pay attention to their vehicle height, too! We found a spot and had a very short, cold walk to an elevator. Scarlet Kitchen is on the first floor. My husband arranged this dinner date for the two of us on my birthday. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, making a point of saying "happy birthday." Our server was Anna. She took great care of us the whole time. We ordered some drinks and the cheese curds to start. These curds were fantastic with a perfect hot squeak. The Sturdiwheat batter was delicious. The housemade cranberry dip was a nice change from what other restaurants serve with curds. My husband ordered the steak and fries. I snagged one of his fries--wow, was it good! Strip isn't my husband's favorite cut, but the meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned for his preference. I ordered the salmon, which was served on pearl barley with vegetables. Everything was delicious--a meal that felt indulgent yet healthy at the same time. Because it was my birthday, the dessert was included for free. I had my choice of the chocolate cake, creme brulee, and hummingbird cake, and I went for the chocolate. While we were waiting for that, my husband requested a whisky listed in the menu, but he was soon informed that they were out. So, the cake. Let me tell you, as a passionate home baker, this thing was GOOD. I could tell it was made fresh in-house. The chocolate and cherries were vibrant. Great frosting. Sweet but not overkill. Seriously, people should go here just for cake. Just as I was reaching for my coat, our server Anna returned. The whisky had been found to be in stock after all, and she offered us a serving on the house. Wow. We sat and enjoyed that before braving the cold. This ended up being the perfect birthday dinner. Excellent food and outright stellar customer service. We'll happily dine at Scarlet again. read more

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The setting is beautiful. The food was yummy. Service was a touch inattentive, but overall a great experience, and we will go again. Appreciated the free ramp parking on a rainy day. read more

Were with some friends that wanted to check out the St. James Hotel and we were feeling like an afternoon pick-me-up so we wandered into Scarlet. We were all intrigued by the mimosa list. I ended up having the watermelon one (called Worx). We were all also a little hungry and got cups of the wild rice soup, which was fabulous. The only real disappointment was the amount of time it took to get our bill and pay. We had been done with drinks and food (and had indicated this to the server) for about 20 minutes before we could actually settle up and leave. Lots of good looking stuff on the menu, so if I'm in the area again, will definitely stop in again! read more

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Called to make a reservation for later this morning for my family... someone answered the phone and told me to wait so I did, then a different lady came on the phone and had a really rude attitude from the start. I explained how many adults and kids and she was so nasty to me and disrespectful. She said she can't accommodate at one table with kids so I asked for two tables and she again was rude, sighed and said she would not split us up. I asked what time was the next available for us to be accommodated and she refused to give me a time. I was trying to problem solve and this lady was not trying to help whatsoever she'd rather lose a returning customer. What a nasty way to speak to people. I will not be back after this experience. read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Biscuits and Gravy. SO DELICIOUS! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

The two salads we ordered were slow in coming and we were offered two different ones midway through our wait, Our waitress was blissfully unaware that her server had made the mistake. Passing trains damped conversation read more

Beautifully decorated for the holidays, Scarlet Kitchen and Bar was warm and welcoming. We had reservations and I'm glad we did because it was hopping on a Wednesday night. We were there before a Sheldon Theatre show so I suspect that could have been a reason for a busy crowd. I chose a glass of Malbec wine and the salmon for my entree. Husband had a cup of wild rice soup and the shepard's pie. I loved my meal. The salmon had a slightly charred outer layer but was perfectly cooked inside. It was served with pilaf mixed with veggies. It was light and very tasty. Husband loved the wild rice soup. He gets this often in restaurants so he knows a good one when he tastes it. He thought the Shepard's pie was good but would have liked it better if the lamb was more chunkier in the dish and not just part of the stew. Service was good. The entire staff was helping each other out because it was so busy. I want to come back in the daylight and check out the beautiful river views. read more

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Here with family last week for breakfast. Thr food was wonderful. The hotel is lovely. We sat ouside on a beautiful day. Highly recommend.

Love scarlet kitchen bar! The deck patio has great views and they also had live music playing. The meatballs were fantastic filled with flavor with the perfect amount of sauce paired with medley potatoes, mmm perfection. The Mongolian beef was unique with curry noodles, we also asked for hot pepper to top our dish which made it even better. The burgers were huge, packed with flavor with the most crispy and delicious battered fries, we really enjoyed each dish here at scarlet it did not disappoint. read more

Breakfast was wonderful. Great flavors, hearty portions and attentive waitstaff. The atmosphere was relaxed yet luxurious.

Beautiful patio nestled right in downtown Red Wing! The menu had a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches and bowls. The Spring Roll Salad was refreshing and flavorful. Our waitress Mahli was very attentive and kind. read more

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Tucked away in small town MN, this was a good find! Drove about an hour based on recommendations, and we were not disappointed with the food. Got the biscuits and gravy and berry toast and it was good! The jalapeño cheddar biscuits were my favorite part of the meal. Giving 3 stars for some fairly interesting differences in the service we received. read more

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*This review is only for the 1 round of drinks we had on the rooftop bar* While hiking at Barn's Bluff we saw, while at the top, a very cool rooftop bar. We decided that upon our decent we would grab a drink before our dinner reservations. It was a beautiful spring afternoon, just warm enough to have a drink outside. We ordered the Summit Pilsner and the ale from Comstock, MI. Both were refreshing. You can see the river standing at the far end of this rooftop bar. Sri was our server and she was great-- quick and friendly. They were playing good music in the background. We could have stayed much longer. read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Truly beautiful rooftop lounge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

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Wow! This place was phenomenal. We were in town for work, and made a reservation here. They had a table ready when we got there and had us served pretty quick - great wine and beer options and phenomenal drinks. The food menu was bomb, really cool unique dishes. We started with the spinach artichoke dip which was to die for, the naan pieces were delicious and buttery. Their brussel sprouts pack a ton of flavor. I was between the Mediterranean bowl and the shepherds pie, and went with the latter - it was a great take on the dish. I'm obsessed with polenta, and they made it perfect and crispy on the outside with a delicious, soft center. It was packed full of veggies too. I will absolutely be back when I'm in town. It was an amazing meal with awesome service. Highly recommend. read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - Shepherds Pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

My wife and I were in Red Wing last week and we thought we would try dinner at the St. James Hotel. Our meals were outstanding, and our waiter , Patrick, was friendly and knowledgeable. I had the steak and fries, and my wife had a grilled salmon on a salad. Both, again , were outstanding. I rarely leave reviews, but my wife and I both agreed to follow up, and leave this review. Recommended highly. read more

Server and chef patiently responded to questions about allergens. Food is not a farm to table operation but standard American fare. View of river from some tables. read more

Gorgeous lobby and restaurant. Nice patio with big umbrellas for cover. Nice seating, pleasant casual ambiance. read more

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar - The menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Red Wing, Minnesota

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