Food and service in the bar was outstanding. Highly recommend checking it out if you haven't.

Cozy and quirky atmosphere. Food prices were a bit high but it was tasty and the staff was friendly and helpful - even in a busy evening. Drink prices were very reasonable. read more

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My entire family came to celebrate my daughter-law's birthday. Our family includes two small children. They had no kids menus or crayons like most restaurants. And , to top it off they didn't have milk. If they cannot provide for kids then they should let you know they are not kid friendly. And they certainly are not. read more

My husband and I left in disgust after waiting for the waitress for almost 20 minutes. She went to all the surrounding tables but ours. My husband said that he hoped it wasn't the tribal print sweatshirt he was wearing. We ended up going to the Green Mill and had a fabulous waitress and dinner. We also tipped the waitress about 35%. The waitress at Sparkling Waters sure missed out! read more

We had a lovely meal here this evening. The clam chowder was amazing. The deep fried shrimp and salmon were great. Service was friendly and efficient. Ambience was quiet and relaxed. Two negatives, the offered bread, while tasty, was a small portion. We were also charged a 4% service charge, assume for a credit card fee but it wasn't mentioned before it was charged. I'd rather pay cash and avoid the charge if I know in advance read more

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Great food and friendly staff. One of the few upscale feeling restaurants in Bemidji with a nice view of Lake Bemidji.

Mediocre is the word here ... service was outstanding, execution from the bar was superb, but the meal was just so-so. The Walleye was anything but fresh and honestly the creme brûlée was not the wow we expected. I am sure it was just an off night in the kitchen but I am not sure we would try again. read more

The food here is mid. That's the best way to describe it. My problem with Sparkling Waters is the food is sooo high in price, when I can make the equivalent at my house. I don't want to get dressed up fancy and make a reservation just to eat food I can make for $30 less. Customer service and ambience is good here though, if that's what you're looking for. Pretty private and nice. read more

We had dinner here on our last day in Bemidji. Go there early since the locals usually get the booths. At 5PM, we just walked across the street to get a table. The upstairs area was not open since the AC was malfunctioning upstairs. Afterwards, I ordered the seafood platter in cast iron pot. My wife had almond crusted walleye which was pretty good. The sides were a bit lacking since all I got was a corn on cob. My wife had more on her plate. Overall, I though my dish was cooked a bit much with butter and scallops were a bit chewy rather than tender. My wife's platter was better in my opinion. read more

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The owners and staff are so friendly and welcoming. The food is delicious, perfectly portioned, and well worth the visit. It was much more than we expected and made us feel home away from home. Thank you to Rita and Logan for being wonderful and hospitable to us! This is, hands down, the best restaurant in Bemidji! read more

Sparkling Waters - New American Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

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We had a wonderful Valentine's dinner. The addition of live music was perfect. The ambiance of a fireplace, nice decorations, all staff in bright red or pink, all combined to make it a very special evening. They had a special menu. We had a nice starter of green salad, curry chicken soup. The entrée of prime rib was the best! The seafood plate had crab cakes, small lobster, two shrimp Diablo, two breaded shrimp. A candlelit butter stand was perfect. It was a great night!! read more

Sparkling Waters - Champagne Strawberry cocktail & a wonderful red blend. - New American Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

We went to Bemidji, Mn. To enjoy the beautiful lakes and find a good restaurant. Sparkling Waters was just the right flavors we were looking for. Tired just eating deep fat fried Waleye Fish and wanted good old pan cooked Waleye Fish, as I remembered as a kid camping and fishing around here. This restaurant was delicious, perfectly cooked food and vegetables. The Bread pudding was to die for. What a great flavor! My wife and I will be back again. The chef came over to our table to see how the food was to us and the waitress was attentive and pleasant! Thank you!! read more

Sparkling Waters - Waleye Fish with Capers & Garlic mashed potato's. - New American Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

I wish I would have taken a picture. I had the Fried Walleye and friends had the Walleye Ala Meuniere and Filet. We all loved our meals, the filet was cooked medium rare and perfect, my wallet fillet was so large, I couldn't eat it all, and excellent, I also had the clam chowder instead of the salad and it was the best clam chowder I have ever had. Rich and creamy! The restaurant is super clean, great atmosphere and you have a great view of Lake Bemidji depending on where your sitting. Prices are comparable to other higher end restaurants. Great wine selection and bar also. Highly recommend it. Also, dress up, dress down, all is okay! read more

Very nice place!! Not being from the area we only picked it out originally for the seafood listed in Yelp. So glad we did! The owner's husband (his description) found us a table even though we didn't have a reservation. Great meal & friendly service. Before we left, the parking lot was full so this is where the local folks go on a Saturday night. Highly recommend (but call first for reservations). read more

My family and friends celebrated my mom's birthday here yesterday (100 y/o!); we had to find a place that would/could accommodate 40 folks and still have ambience. Sparkling Waters delivered on all counts and the food/service was excellent! Reva (owner/co-owner) took care of everything. I actually ate there before the event (not being from Bemidji for a long time), hoping for the best, and totally enjoyed the meal/service. A few days later, 39 other folks totally enjoyed the meal/service. Private room for parties is terrific, and it is a also just a great place to go out for dinner. read more

Nice place, no one to greet us at front so we had to walk into restaurant and ask a waitress. Sat us in the bar which was nice, ordered the mussels which were not good. They took them off the bill and apologized (waiter said he tried them and he agreed they were bad). I had the Filet and Colossal Shrimp. Steak was cooked to order and shrimp were good. Being this far up north, it's hard to get good seafood. This is a nice place and the service was good. Had to give them 3 stars due to mussels. Probably would not go back when I'm back in Bemidji read more

I don't eat here literally just because the owner is rude. She recently signed on to be a stop for the radio stations 'Girl's Night Out' and just belittled everyone that stopped there for a stamp because no one was staying to eat. If she hadn't been so rude she may have gained new customers like the other businesses but instead she had attitude and probably lost customers she already had. read more

The best part of the meal was the butternut squash soup and the garlic mashed potatoes!! They were delicious!! So we anticipated great flavorful meals but it was a bit of a disappointment for our first time dinning here. The almond crusted walleye was soggy and almost tasteless, just a hint of lemon. The kale pesto walleye was crunchy but not much flavor. The food is quite over priced for the poor quality of the food. We probably won't be back. read more

This is by far the best restaurant in bemidji. The atmosphere is classy, elegant. The servers are very attentive. The food was out of this world. My husband had the filet mignon and I had the ribeye. Both had so much flavor. The mashed potatoes were the creamiest. We both had the asparagus done to perfection. We will definitely be going back any chance we get. I can't wait to go back. read more

Service was excellent and staff was very friendly; owner even stopped by our table to chat and was very pleasant. The beer was ICE COLD and fresh (that is almost worth five stars alone). Our group all ordered the ribeye steaks which were tasty but not exceptional; your average steak. Sides were fresh but not very large portions. The pistachio ice cream to conclude the meal was very good, but again small portion. Overall good food and good experience. read more

Sparkling Waters is a refreshing addition to the Bemidji area. It is classier than anything you normally find in the area. I love a good ambiance, and this place has impressed me. The first time I came was for early evening appetizers, drinks, and dessert for a family birthday celebration. Between the four of us we tried all (about 10) the appetizers on the menu and were stuffed. Everything was very good, and everyone has their favorites. The martinis were delicious also, and we had fun trying a variety of new drinks. The service was exceptional, partly because for most of our two and a half hour visit we were the only people there. The owner was very personable and spent a lot of time visiting with us. The bartender and wait staff were fabulous also. I have only eaten at Sparkling Waters since them once for lunch with great service, tasty food, and very nice setting. I'd be there more if I were able to pay a little more for a fine dining experience. read more

Our annual meal at Sparkling Waters was as wonderful as always. We had several in our party order a filet, accompanied by either the soup of the day or their famous butternut squash bisque (an absolute must try!) Our server was wonderful, attentive, and very punctual. The owners are friendly and make certain that your night is memorable. This is a true you get what you pay for restaurant. The ambience is unmatched in the region. A beautiful fountain welcomes you in the foyer, with two story seating that overlooks lake Bemidji on the upper level. Modern updates to the bathrooms and bar finish a fine dining experience with a casual friendliness appropriate for however you are dressed. This is a wonderful place to eat, drink or celebrate any special occasion. read more

Anytime I ask friends from Bemidji where to eat...they say...oh...we don't have anyplace nice. Finally found a nice place for a pleasant evening out!! Was a party of 4. Ordered 2 orders of crab cakes. This was the big disappointment of the evening. Price to size comparison...does not compute. 2 small crab cakes for $12. Thought they would be bigger, thought they would be crunchier on the outside, and was discouraged by how fine the ingredients were chopped up inside. However, had the dill and chicken soup...AWESOME!! The 8 oz Ahi with Ginger Soy sauce, with twice baked potatoe and crunchy green beans was very good. I do not need to try another martini here tho. It was just okay. Waitress kind of disappeared after getting our food out. But, for Bemidji, this is a good place to go. read more

My daughter and I shared a delightful meal at Silver Waters. She had a Chicken Marsala special with garlic mashed potatoes. We shared a delicious Butternut Squash cream soup. read more

Wonderful. Atmosphere, staff, and cuisine. We are a family of eight and were treated as if we belonged there. Thanks to all and we'll see you next time we're in town. Bemidji has needed a high Quality restaurant. read more

I have been to this restaurant on a handful of occasions. A mixed bag. Their drinks and hors d'oeuvres are decent. The ambience is nice enough. I do not appreciate driving through town to find political messages of the Qanon variety in my town on a business. Won't be back for this reason and will not be recommending happy hour drinks to out of town friends anymore either. read more

I had the pickle dill soup, outstanding. The side ceasar was ok. The prime rib asparagus was asparagus wrapped in fat. Worst thing I have ever ate. Four total. Ate two, told the waitress I couldn't eat the other two. She said ok and gave me the bill. read more

Highlights: Great atmosphere Great service service and the owner is very nice Their steak is on point Apple tartin and creme brûlée was great Things to be aware of: Service takes a little bit to come out with food The Alaskan king crab was not what you would expect for 50$ A little expensive for what you get but there are reasonable options (ask for the light menu) I would give sparkling water a 3.5 maybe even a little higher but overall if your taking out a date it's a great place with a variety of options. FYI we did come in with a rowdy party of 8. I also don't give out high ratings unless I fully feel they deserve it hence the 3/5. Don't be afraid to go here but it is a steakhouse so stick with what they're good at. read more

Don't waste your time and money here. The prime rib was so fatty 1/2 the meal could not be eaten. The dessert was so small , creme brûlée' , 3 bites and done. Told the waitress about the fat content and she said most people like that. When the bill came, they charge an additional 4% for credit card. Never going back. read more

Took my partner here to for their birthday. I was shocked at how long it took them to seat us as we had a reservation. They refused to give us wine as I look like a teenager due to my Benjamin Button's disease (I'm 73). Don't judge a book by its cover folks, especially a diseased book. The only youths at that place were workers. Or at least they acted like it. However, I am grateful for them not taking my ID like 22 other restaurants have because they don't believe I was actually born in 1946. read more

Ordered oysters which were really fresh and nice sized...but they were served with what appeared to be straight tabasco sauce! Totally ruined the oysters, and put our mouths on fire. My caesar salad was quite good. My partner ordered the scallops which were a bit fishy, and small portion size. Great location with a view of the lake. Maybe try it again if we're in the area. read more

Happy hour was limited for food but the drinks were on point and all were included. Staff was very friendly, especially the owner who made us feel right at home. Reasonably priced for the fine dining atmosphere. Definitely would visit again. read more

Sparkling Waters - New American Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

We come here once or twice a year for special occasions and love it. The owner is just delightful and Maria, our regular waitress is expert in a big city way, lots of fun and approachable. The food matches the people, it's a menu of specialties and everything I have ever had there is awesome. Beef is always cooked as ordered. Jumbo shrimp are the size of small lobsters. It makes our anniversary memorable year after year. Even now, with take away only, its still great. read more

My favorite thing at Sparkling Waters is the Nisswa salad (play on words: Niscoise). My second favorite thing is to get a few appetizers: prime rib wrapped asparagus (ask for it warm) and perch chips (extra tartar)! The dill pickle soup sounds scary but is creamy and wonderful! Staff is super friendly and the bartender makes excellent drink suggestions! read more

Trying to be upscale but falling way short. Offering overpriced dishes doesn't qualify as fine dining. I can see how the uppity types would like this place. read more

One of my favorite places to go when I'm in Bemidji... happy hour is always super fun and the staff are very sweet and helpful

Walked in to the dining side and waited there for sometime! Nobody came out to welcome us and there was nobody to be found to even help us! After 10 minutes we left. First time ever going there last time ever going there. Great start to a date night with my wife. Thanks green mill for a great dinner! read more

A bit surprised to be the first one to Review this establishment, but here goes... Traveled to Bemidji for work and visited this eatery for dinner based on a positive recommendation from a colleague/friend. Firstly, you'll quickly notice the fine dining vibe from the building inside and out along with the nice 2nd floor view to the nearby lake. Definitely an indication that the food would be a cut (or two) above the typical local fare. I ordered the Butternut Bisque (overly sweet), 8oz Filet (good cut but undercooked), and Chocolate Molten Lava Cake with Vanilla Gelato (that's just one dessert and simply amazing). As our team had an opportunity for one final dinner the following evening, we found ourselves back again (after calling ahead, the owner mentioned that Sat closing is typically 10PM but offered to stay open for our group without any prompting). Had some wine this time (a fair list with some surprisingly decent choices) to accompany Tomato and Mozz Salad and some shared apps that included a fried sampler plus cheese sampler. Food was better than the previous night, and to top off the evening was another one of those Lava Cakes (what else?) this time with a scoop of vanilla ice cream which goes better than the gelato. Great service (with a smile) and commendable food marks this spot as a gem in a sea full of fast food joints and forgettable chain restaurants. read more

My husband and I decided to have a nice dinner out, so we decided to go to sparkling waters and try it again, my dad and I had been here right after it opened and had lunch, we thought it was so inviting, the decor is fine dining. but, my dad was eager to order, I tried to tell him that it would probably be chef portions, and sure enough he left there hungry, but in my opinion we did a bad choice of ordering, I did think it was so cute how everything came in little portions and little bowls, it was some sort of full course meal, from appetizer to desert, but tiny and petite. My dad was not impressed so sad to say I did not go back till now, and with that note, If you think the restaurant is fancy you got to check out the bathrooms, my oh my, talk about super clean and elegant, you could probably eat off the floor, and such a nice perfumey smell. We had a house salad, with house ranch that was soooo good, then we had the 14 oz ribeye with twice baked potatoes and fresh green beans dusted with parmesan. perfectly cooked steak, melted in the mouth, after it started getting dark the lights got dimmed, and what an atmosphere, think it will be dinner and close to dark when we go again. Such a special night. I would have given them 5 full stars if our table was not next to the conference area with a bus load of seniors having fun, which was ok, but kind of took away from our little quiet corner, but by the time our meal had arrived they cleared out. so all was great. Next time we will ask for a table further away from that area just in case. The only negative I would have on the meal is that the green beans were just a little too al dente. One minute longer and they were have been perfection. read more

Sparkling Waters - New American Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

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I wasn't impressed when they first opened, but my husband's boss held a dinner party here last night. A lame salad, entrées, and still frozen cheesecake took almost 3 hours to serve. The wait staff was frazzled and our requests were met with rude replies. My drink was refilled only twice! Next time we'll be choosing The Peppercorn - Sparkling Waters was extremely disappointing. read more