Our server, Dion, was beyond wonderful. A real credit to this place. He listened to my husband when he wanted more black beans in his southwest rice bowl and took the time out of his very busy shift to bring him some,(which by the way were delicious! read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch and sat at the bar which, should support the quick lunch goal - however, service was surprisingly slow. It wasn't all that busy, roughly three staff members in and out behind the bar inclusive of an employee who was working on a sangria mix? Pre made cocktail mix? Not sure but he was putting something together the majority of the time I was in. I digress. It wasn't just myself and guest who experienced the slow service, there was another group at the end of the bar that had to ask multiple times for their tab to multiple employees. On to the food: -I went with the Royale Smash Burger, which was quite tasty and honestly, the seasoning of the burger and the cheese stood so strong on their own I wish I didn't have the tomato and pickles in hindsight. Really great burger! -the side fries were solid and seasoned perfectly! -the onion rings we split was surprisingly the opposite. No real taste to the batter, came out not super hot, and really soggy. The exact opposite of the side fries and honestly, wish we'd skipped on them. Overall, the service kind of killed the experience, the burger was solid, and I'd skip the onion rings. There's some decent spots in Stillwater and this place always seems super busy this was the first chance I had to stop in and... not sure with the other options I'd jump to go back. Perhaps it was just an off service/off afternoon? read more

The Wild Hare - Royale Smash Burger - New American Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

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Cool location, funky vibe, but frankly not that great. Not really bad, per se, but kind of like an Applebee's food wise. The menu wasn't accurate, they were understaffed so the service was a little random. Good chicken wings, I had a Thai chicken wrap appetizer that was soupy and too sweet. My wife had a hamburger ("pink or no pink" - she asked for pink) and got a grey, dried out patty. Why ask if you can't cook it anyway? A fine dinner for $60, but it was twice that with drinks. I don't think we'll be back. Not horrible, there are just so many other options in downtown Stillwater. read more

The Wild Hare - Fun atmosphere! - New American Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

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I went at 11 am on a Friday with a group of girlfriends. We got right in and didn't have to wait. Food: 3/5. I got a mocktail, the Moroccan cheese curds with harissa dipping sauce, curry bowl, and tai wings. The cheese curds and wings were both 5/5. The harissa dipping sauce for the cheese curds in my opinion didn't compliment the curds. The taste was good on its own, but the Moroccan spice on the curds overpowered the dip. The sauce on the wings was so peanut buttery and amazing. The curry bowl was ok, but I wouldn't go back for it. The sweet potato overpowered everything and to me it didn't really taste curry. A fun play on curry, but to me missed the mark. Service: 4/5. We were sat right away and the waitress was very attentive and friendly. The kitchen messed up on one of our orders which was no fault of the waitress. Ambiance: 4/5 This place is small but cozy. I can see in busy times it filling up very fast. Overall the tables and seating was comfortable. I love that this restaurant has many gluten free options. Some of our options were amazing and some missed the mark. Definitely a place to check out if you have food allergies. read more

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Not sure why this restaurant always has such a flow issue? The place can be half empty and it still takes an oddly long time to receive drinks and food. And, if you are a party of 2, don't try to sit at a table of 4, even if the place is empty. Definitely an opportunity for improvement. read more

The burgers here are hearty and well-prepared. I got a side salad that was good portion and the balsamic dressing was tops. I ordered the Hercules and he ordered the Cowboy with fries. The cocktails are very good to excellent! I can't remember the names, but mine was lavender and Violette Liquer and his was a Rump Shaker, a tequila based drink with spice. Definitely will look this up if we return. read more

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The service was fantastic, and the food was just as impressive. Wild Hare truly delivers with fresh ingredients, thoughtful flavors, and a great overall experience. Definitely will be back! read more

The Wild Hare - Thai peanut noodles and ahi tacos - New American Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

The staff and venue are good. The patio has nice shade on a sunny day and you can watch Main Street go by. The presentation of the food coming out is beautiful. The food is good and I would say safe if you have picky eaters. I like flavor surprise in my dish so I will stand by food is good, but not woweeee. read more

The Wild Hare - Latin bowl - New American Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

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The only thing that as a bummer is the service was a little slow but the server was super sweet and amazing I think she was just the only one on staff that day and there was a large group that arrived. We had the supernova cocktail which was very refreshing. I had the Korean bbq bowl with steak and my friend had the Latin bowl with chicken we were both very happy with our bowls and they were delicious! We sat on the patio and it was nice and shaded. The inside looks fun and hip and has a nice vibe. read more

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We stopped in here for a quick lunch and were not disappointed! We got the fires basket as an app and had the hardest time deciding what dipping sauce to get! We ended up with the fry sauce and the basil aioli! Honestly all the sauces there are outstanding! We both had stopped across the street before for a drink at the distillery across the street and so we were already on the cocktail train! We got the lavender lemon martini and it was so good I got two! Hands down the best restaurant in downtown Stillwater and dare I say in the twin cities! Make the trip here, you won't be disappointed! I even got a gift card to here for Christmas! The gift that keeps on giving! read more

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This spot is centrally located in Stillwater (right next to Candyland.) there are a couple of parking spots on the side of the building dedicated to the restaurant, but we were able to get off-street parking nearby. The bartender was so excited about the seasonal drink so we took advantage of that (a deconstructed apple cider situation with a smoked rosemary sprig. Delish.) The appetizers were amazing (get the Moroccan spiced anything.) We chose this restaurant because we have a vegan and a vegetarian in our dinner party and I knew this place would have great options for both meat and non-meat eaters alike (which they did). My bestie and I both ordered the chicken curry bowls and while the flavor was on point, we both agreed that the dish was a little too spicy for our pallets. I like spice, but I want a curry dish to be savory, creamy, and have just enough heat to warm my insides. This was more than that. I didn't end up eating much of it as a result even though the flavors were there. The only criticism I have is that in the winter, there isn't really a place to sit where you won't get hit with gust of cold air as other patrons enter or exit the venue. Even though they have a heater above the door, this place could benefit from one of those thick, velvet curtains that wrap around the interior of the front door entrance to keep the cold air from wafting through the place. I didn't use the restroom, but our male friends did, and they said they could see their breath in the bathroom. (Perhaps there was a heating issue while we were there that they don't normally have. Granted it was also an extremely cold weekend in MN, so we knew it wasn't going to be perfect but it was uncomfortably cold sitting next to the windows and front door.) The soundtrack was straight out of my teenage years (90s alt rock) which added extra charm to the place. Thankful that the proprietors have continued to push the envelope when it comes to cocktails, mocktails, vegan and vegetarian options, and ethnic cuisine. Glad we finally tried the place out, but will probably head back in warmer months. read more

The menu is a bit all over the place; there are tacos, pad Thai, smash burgers...and none of them are particularly good. They have over complicated the simple and not particularly well. The food isn't terrible, it's just average, at best. read more

Tried to stop in for a drink and a snack. Waited an abnormally long time at the host stand for the server to tell us basically to leave as there was only her and the bartender working. Grossly understaffed. Open tables everywhere but the people that were there were not being attended to. 2:15 in the afternoon. Because we have been dedicated patrons since they opened, we sat at the bar for quite some time and never saw the bartender. Left after 20 minutes. Should have listened to the server and just left after the first 10 minute wait. Hard to imagine going back after that. Not even acknowledged as appreciated guests, but ignored. Time better spent anywhere else. read more

Fun 90's themed divey aesthetic. Super friendly servers. Food was amazing!! I was in from out of town and did a search for veg friendly restaurants and this popped up; impressed with the options. The Moroccan spiced cheese curds were totally bangin; we devoured them! Super unique flavor combo that I'm so delighted to have experienced. Drinks had fun names and were very delicious. I chose the strawberry salad and loved that tofu was an option. The spiced cashews really brought the whole thing together! My local friends hadn't been before and after such a wonderful experience have added it to their rotation. read more

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Great spot in downtown Stillwater! The service was great and the food was fantastic. I would definitely recommend stopping by! read more

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Disappointing. We didn't have any drinks, so maybe there's something we missed... but the food is underwhelming. We got the cauliflower wings and I expected crunchy, but they were really soggy. The Po Boi is as doused in too much sauce. The Korean bowl feels like it could have been a frozen dinner. The best thing is n the menu is the Latin bowl. Perfectly cooked rice, good salsa, great seasoning. read more

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Tacos came out really cold at lunch time. The shells felt like they were just out of the fridge and not warmed up which made the pork colder than room temperature. Pretty disappointed. Didn't have the sandwich I originally ordered in stock. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Had the choice of sitting inside or outside. The decor is great! Records on the wall, movie posters, and a First Ave themed bathroom. Loved the music playing as well. Service was excellent as well - it helped we were one of about three tables. My partner and I split the strawberry cashew salad and the Korean bowl with tofu. The salad had great flavors, but I wish the lettuce and onion pieces were smaller. It was a little hard to eat. The Korean bowl was fantastic! Great flavors and super filling. I'd come back just to get this again! read more

What a delicious and unique spot in Stillwater! We went to the Wild Hare for a quick lunch while staying in the hotel Crosby next door. This place has a great little patio and funky cocktail bar interior, while still having a full menu to choose from. All the items have a little bit of a twist which was fun to see! Biggest ambiance thing for me was this place was teeming with kids on a Saturday lunch. Given that this is a cocktail bar, I would expect less children but there was a lot of small, screaming children. Not the place's fault, but something to be aware of. Otherwise, service was quick and employees were kind! I started with the Green Machine juice - which I loved that they had this and not just cocktails! If you're looking for something to clear your sinuses this is it. I loved the strong ginger and the fruity/earthy taste. I don't think I would add any alcohol to this one even though it's an option. The other person I was with ordered the Moroccan Cheese Curds and these are a MUST. They're sweet and savory and cheesy in the best way, truly unique and haven't had cheese curds like these before! For lunch I wanted something light so I got the Chicken Lettuce Wraps. These were fresh and flavorful but they definitely have a kick. This mixed with the ginger in my drink had my taste buds a bit overwhelmed and hot so I couldn't taste much after a certain point. I would definitely come back here for apps and drinks with friends! read more

The Wild Hare - Green Machine Juice - New American Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

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I had some visiting from out of town and we noticed how cute the wild hare looked on the outside and they had a couple patio tables open so we decided to check it out and we were not disappointed! Our waiter was so friendly and was very helpful (sorry I wish I remember his name). When we ordered the cheese curds he suggested ordering Moroccan style. It was something new for our group and it was sooooo good! It added a small unique spin on basic cheese curds. We also ordered onion rings with Moroccan. For drinks, I ordered the lavender haze that was a gin style drink. The lavender was the perfect touch for a hot day on the patio. For my meal, I picked the jerk shrimp po boy. It was ALOT of food and a little messy to eat but it was definitely worth it. I would even suggest sharing it if you didn't want that much food. I can't wait to come back to Stillwater and check this place out again! I would say it's definitely the wait! read more

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This place has excellent choices if you are GF, more than simply removing the bread! I had tacos and my daughter had a burger and fruit. We had the chocolate torte dessert which was nice as well. I really like that you get a carafe for water refills, it was 82 and muggy when we stopped for lunch. Our waitress was very attentive but was a little slow to bring the check but the restaurant went from empty to nearly completely full by the time we had our meal. The decorations were rock related which was cool. The tables and chairs were comfortable and spaced well with the exception of parents trying to use a stroller as a chair, there was not enough space for that type of nonsense read more

Place is nice service stunk waitress said bartender was are server waiting 10 min nothing then asked someone else then they said they would help as 5 stood around hamburger was no bigger then little McDonald's rice dish $24 joke only can beer place needs help read more

This is a super cute place right on the Main Street. The menu isn't huge but it's unique with some fun choices. We ordered bloody Mary's and they weren't very good. Probably not the place to order one. However the food was great. We got the shrimp and watermelon ceviche to start. It was awesome. I only wish the serving was larger. I had thought about getting it as my meal and I'm glad I didn't because the portion was small. I got the pad Thai and it was really good. Had a kick at the end. I would definitely come back here and try some more items. read more

The Wild Hare - Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

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Nope! When it first opened it was really great, but food quality prep has gone down consistently our last couple visits. Food is incredibly salty and today I ordered the pad Thai bowl and had to get it remade because it had so much sauce it looked more like soup. The redo was edible, but not that good. Also, I ordered it without the onion, and the remake had the onion in it! We've tried - but won't be back - bill was 80.00 with one app, one mocktail, burger and pad Thai - which would be ok if it was good. read more

A vegan/vegetarian dream - I absolutely love this place. The menu is so thoughtful and diverse, each section carrying a unique spin on a classic. The Korean shrimp tacos I had were amazing, but all of the dishes that came out around me looked fantastic. Super friendly and attentive staff, cool album covers on the wall, diverse selection of food... what's not to like?! Tonight was my first time here but I'll absolutely be back this summer! Seems like the perfect spot to end the night after hanging out by the river. read more

Their plentiful vegan and gluten-free options caught my attention; the 90s aesthetic decor and music kept it. CAULAFEL BALLS - fried cauliflower-falafel balls that were so tasty and perfectly crunch. They came with a tangy dipping sauce. Vegan and GF. CHILI CILANTRO SWEET CORN - The perfect blend of spices and seasonings, completed with a spicy mayo. A perfect appetizer to share...or not. 10/10 would order again. Vegan and GF. Fries - I asked for Moroccan seasoned fries but they gave me regular ole salted fries. They were actually very good though. ONION RINGS - I was curious about gluten-free onion rings. The batter is different. Not surprised they're gf, based on the taste. Not bad. Not "good", but just ok. I wouldn't order them again. Vegan and GF. SAUCES - I cannot tell you how happy I was to have so many vegan sauce options! I loved the horseradish aioli, buffalo aioli, and fry sauce. All delicious! I tried them on every savory meal item. CHOCOLATE PIE - This chocolatey dessert was very good. Rich chocolate paired with the freshest of fruits. The place is bright with plenty of seating. There are a few spots with outlets in case you need to do some work-work or homework. Service was pretty good too. There was so much more that I wanted to try. I hope to find myself near Stillwater again next year so that I can explore their menu some more. read more

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I had been wanting to come here for a while. Heard good thing about the good. The restaurant is pretty fun inside, a little small. I was able to get some fresh squeezed juice which was awesome! The greens one was our favorite, very gingery. Was expecting a little bit more volume for the price, but still tasted good. I had originally ordered the Korean bowl with chicken, but they had some issue in the kitchen, I ended up getting the pad thai. They were going to remake it but I was so hungry that they said they would take half off my meal for the inconvenience. It was good though! The chicken was really good. Others were really happy with their meals as well. Look forward to coming back here to try the other dishes! read more

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90s nostalgia bar/restaurant with upscale food and beverage in downtown Stillwater. If you are a millennial, this is a serious win and must visit! The interior is very open and airy in the front with a more modern chic feel. As you make your way to the back bar area it transitions to a grunge, dive, hipster kind of vibe. The entire space overall is 100% 90s music themed with a plethora of album covers making up the walls and 90s music videos playing on the TVs. I have had mixed experiences with the staff with it either being super friendly and fun or just stale, kinda rude, and unwelcoming. This is the only thing keeping me from giving this place a 5 star review. Maybe the attitude from some of the staff is part of the theme, I'm not sure. The cocktails are delicious and fair priced at around $10-$12 a drink with fun names referencing 90s pop culture. The food is amazing. Scratch made with natural, organic ingredients and always nicely presented. There is a large amount of vegan options as well as health conscious dishes. read more

The Wild Hare - Shag Now or Shag Later - New American Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

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Dive bar meets organic w/ Moroccan & Mediterranean flavors! I tried doing earlier this year and they were way to busy. Take two and it worked. Parking is street parking or a public parking ramp a few blocks away. Professional Widow- tye bourbon, peach, cynar, lemon & ginger beer. Refreshing and a fun play on a mule. 7/10 Cheese Curds - these were perfecltly cooked and had a nicecheese pull. Grab regular or moroccan & choice of dippin sauce. The Moroccan was a good flavor, but for my taste buds after about three it was to salty. I'd personally go for the regular next time. 6.5 for the Moroccan seasoning but 8/10 for the curd itself! Shrimp & Watermelon Ceviche - this was my fav. shrimp, cilantro, lime, red onion, jalapenos, & watermelon served w/ tortilla chips. Refreshing - I wouldn't mine if it had less liquid but flavor is great. 8.5/10 Mediterranean - quinoa, arugula, basil pesto aioli, tomato, cucumber, lemon &crispy chickpeas. Keep as is or add a protein. I added chicken which was $7 additional. It was hard to choose which bowl I wanted as they all sounded so good. 8/10 I didn't find the staff super helpful. They were very nice though. read more

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An eclectic place in the middle of downtown Stillwater. I've been dying (seriously) to try this place. They specialize in gluten free, vegan and vegetarian. I'm gfree so naturally I'm so stoked to try gluten free cheese curds...a delicacy in this part of town. This was the 2nd time in my life having gfree curds...they came literally 1 minute later and were delish! So I went there a couple of days ago by myself and this time with my hubby...(don't tell him I snuck over there a couple of days ago solo)...whoops! The place is decorated with album covers from the 90's, the bar tv shows music videos...oh those wonderful days of MTV, brings back memories. They have a parking lot but only 2 spots for the Wild Hare. Both times I ordered the gfree curds and green machine drink. The green machine is a kale, lemon, apple and ginger. Both AHHHmazing. Both times I sat at the bar and had a great experience. The bartenders are lovely and thank you for not ratting me out to my hubby. Last time I came in for a drink and curds...this time I came here to experience a meal - I had the jerk shrimp po boy on a gfree bun...I was IN heaven. Can't remember the last time I could have gfree fried shrimp. I really just can't wait to try everything on their menu. One day at a time... read more

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Great high quality and delicious food, especially for those with food allergies. I got their curry option, which was the best curry I have had in a long time! Service was prompt and friendly. The restaurant itself was clean with a modern ambiance. Located right on Main Street in Stillwater, the location is very walkable as well. read more

Very friendly service, fast food arrival, sweet outdoor people watching table, cool 90s music themed decor, and the food was tasty. Oh, and cool art in the ladies bathroom. We'll done all around! read more

The Wild Hare - Shrimp tacos - New American Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

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I had heard of this gluten free restaurant and had to try it. We went on St Patrick's Day for lunch. We were greeted by several of the staff and seated by the window, great spot. We looked ordered the cauliflafel bites with harissa aioli, ginger beer to drink and shrimp, and beef tacos. The drinks arrived quickly followed by the caulifalafel. They are delicious and the aioli was too. Our tacos arrived, they are big, lots of filling. They too were delicious. My only criticism was that the tacos were not very hot, just warm, so by the time I was eating my last of three it was bordering on cold. Great menu for a gluten free eater, however the beer menu does not have one gluten free offering, not even cider. We will definitely visit again and look forward to the Blaine location being open in the summer. read more

Fantastic food and service! Great place for gluten free! My daughter has Celiac disease and she loves that she can have French fries from the dedicated fryer. read more

Dion the bartender was awesome and the food was perfect and I love the pinball game it was very cool

The chicken Korean noodles were delicious. And Bri, my server was very friendly and attentive.

I love the idea of the 90s restaurant. I just wish that they would have 90s music playing all the time instead of paying for it. The decor is wonderful. The food amazing. I love the name of the cocktails. My favorite was the Latin bowl. read more

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Food was first rate. Service was excellent. Once they knew that we were a group that had a lot to catch up on they were very patient. Drinks were excellent as well. read more

Sitting at the bar and Service is slow as it can get. They're not acknowledging customers that sit down and they don't even check up on you. The young kid is more worried about closing out receipts and other bartender is more worried about filling garnishes. Food is decent! read more

When a fun new spot comes across my Instagram, I have to check it out and this new bar/restaurant in Downtown Stillwater is a must try! The interior space has lots of character with 90s themed album covers on the wallpaper, arcade games in the back, and a Spice Girls poster in the woman's restroom (I saw it when the door opened). The back hallway even has a bunch of 90s movie quotes and references! My kinda spot! We only had a drink on this visit but loved it! Inventive, and fun takes on classics with fun names to top it off! I had the Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, which was essentially a Mezcal Mule. Tasty and visually pleasing! We will definitely add this to the list of spots to frequent on our Stillwater adventures and are looking forward to trying some of the food as well! read more

The Wild Hare - Bidi Bidi Bom Bom - New American Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota