We were looking forward to coming back after a great experience the first time we came to the…read moreestablishment. Today, however, we ordered a burger among other things and we were brought the incorrect burger. Our server came to our table and explained he brought the wrong burger. We had already cut and taken a bite of it and said it's okay we will just take what we were brought rather than waiting for a replacement. When we got the bill we were still charged for the burger we ordered even though we didn't receive it. When we asked our waiter, Griffin, why we were charged for it, his comment was "well it was cheaper than what you ate." When we asked to talk to the manager, Sawyer, her comment was "well you ate the burger didn't you?" They did not comp the burger and argued they didn't need too. Bummed we had this experience and will not return.

Considering this place is super new, the service and food was awesome! Tori was a fantastic server!…read moreI had to try the knockout bites, they sounded so interesting and they were great. They are kind of like toasted raviolis filled with cream cheese and jalapeños. Their hand dipped tendies are excellent! And their house made sauce is just as good. My friend really enjoyed her wings and salad. I tried both of her sauces and they were super flavorful, the wings are not fried so do not expect them to be crispy. Overall, I'm looking forward to a return visit.

Solid place in Mankato walking distance from the Hilton…read more in a few sentences, my experience can be summed up by an $8 mojito, plenty of fried apps, selection of a very cheesy (with cheese curds on top!) burger choice, amid a huge menu of sandwiches and salads. Service was friendly for our almost 9pm dinner. It was nice the Olympics coverage was playing on the tv screens! Definitely reco if you're in the area!

We saw our server take her shoes and socks off, put ointment of some type on her feet, and then go…read moreback to work without washing her hands. The vibe is also SUPER trumpy, and I didn't appreciate the judgement I got for simply existing there.

Hey guys I have not been active for a while but I have to leave this review!…read more Been here a number of times! Drinks are always quick and the servers seem on their game! Last few times we have been here the time to get food and the food quality has gone south. This morning we arrived at 11:10 ordered breakfast at 11:25 because that was all that was available. We didn't get served until 12:25. Other people that arrived at noon ordered lunch and got served before our breakfast was ready. Server was on top of it! Kitchen, not so much. Manager was at the bar with a drink and couldn't care less. Don't know if we will be back.

We stopped there for lunch and sat inside due to the extreme heat and humidity. We had the Shrimp…read morePo Boy Sandwich and the Smoked Salmon Salad. Both meals were excellent choices. The portions were huge and the prices were very reasonable. I especially liked the Po Boy Shrimp Sandwich as it had a "Boom Boom" sauce on the Shrimp that really added to the overall flavor of the sandwich. There is an outdoor bar area available for eating but we chose to be indoors due to the heat today. The Sakatah bike trail goes right past this restaurant and it would be a great place to stop while enjoying the bike trail.

There's something special about coming back to Happy Chef Restaurant. This place always brings back…read morewonderful memories of my childhood, and every visit feels like taking a step back in time. The familiar atmosphere, comforting food, and friendly service remind me why it has remained such a special place for so many years. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast or just looking for a taste of nostalgia, Happy Chef is more than just a restaurant--it's a place filled with memories. I'll always enjoy coming back.

The Last Happy Chef In MN! Had a 15 min wait to be seated…read moreand a 20 minute wait for the best breakfast I have had in a long time well worth the wait! All female Cooks! That Explains It!

Great ambiance, clean bathrooms amazing fries and fried, sliced portobello and cold ipa beer!…read moreFriendly staff.

Easy going, relaxed environment, nightly specials. I'd stay away from the mini tacos, though…read more Tasted like boxed/frozen.

I like the food here. It reminds me of Mexican food I used to eat back in Southern California. They…read morehave an amazing Aguachiles, chips are always fresh, servers are polite and attentive and I've seen the drinks other people order and they look good. The decor is nice and seats are comfortable.

I want to like Catrine's because La Terrazza (the previous restaurant) was our long time favorite…read morebut Catrine's has left a lot to be desired each time we've gone. My biggest takeaway: it's EXPENSIVE. I understand prices in general are up but the quality of their food is not on par with the prices. This is a standard Mexican restaurant trying to charge upscale Mexican prices. The salsa is good, I appreciate individual dishes for everyone at the table. However last time we went, we finished a whole basket of chips before we got a water (much less ordered our drinks.) The servers were more interested in cleaning other tables than waiting on us. Even though it took longer than it should have to order, when we did finally order our food came fast. Margaritas are very average. Everything is average. Not in any hurry to return.

We came for pizza night and had great build your own pizza. We make pizzas at home so we like good…read morepizza. Also had a nice crisp salad and split the brisket ravioli as an appetizer. Dessert: berry bread pudding and almond peach pie were outstanding. The service was also excellent! This is a true gem!

Just went for the first time and will be coming back soon! Amazing food with day to day specials!…read moreThe ladies here are warm and welcoming while offering really good recommendations! Very accommodating and the place is the cutest restaurant around! All of the walls are covered in trinkets you can purchase and fit the vibe. Love it all!

Stopped here for a drink and ordered the Cajun Burger and Onion rings. SO GOOD! Those onion rings…read moreare probably frozen but you have to cook them right and they ARE! The burgers are hand patties and very tasty. We normally split a burger. These are on the smaller side so we probably could have each eaten one but honestly- it seemed perfect. This place is fun since the new ownership. It's dimly lit so you can still see everything but you don't have to wear sunglasses. Great local crowd. We had a good time. Definitely recommend stopping!

Great food, build a burger, beautiful waitresses/bartenders, darts, foosball, corhole, jenga. I…read morehighly suggest that you go!!!