The Best 29 Restaurants Near Defenders State Monument

29 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Applebee's Grill and Bar - New Ulm restaurant

1. Applebee's Grill and Bar - New Ulm

Price: Expensive

• American • Mankato

Treat your taste buds to a rich mix of flavor at Applebee's. This relaxed restaurant serves drinks and comfort grub in a casual space. The neighborhood bar and grill dishes out a rich menu that offers a little of something for everyone. You'll find light salads, hearty entrées and creative lunch combos. Stuff yourself with a juicy burger, feast on some tacos or indulge in a juicy dish from the grill. Applebee's also offers a convenient kid menu for families and lighter dishes for weight-conscious guests. Try the restaurant's two-for-twenty deal if you're dining with company.Applebee's friendly vibe and relaxed space make it a nice choice for a quiet leisurely meal or a fun outing with friends. The dessert menu comes with decadent brownies and sweet treat, while the beverage choices include cocktails, beers, margaritas and a tidy wine list.

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2. Bonfire Wood Fire Cooking - Mankato

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Price: Moderate

• American • Mankato

Bonfire is a fun neighborhood restaurant and bar where friends and family gather to share food with bold flavors prepared on our wood fire grills.

3. Number 4

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Price: Expensive

• Grill • Mankato

Number 4 is an upscale dining place that serves American cuisine. What makes Number 4 stand out from the crowd is that it serves both traditional and a number of creative and unique dishes. It also offers Sunday brunch and variety of drinks in the bar area. Lightings are dim, the ambiance of the restaurant is romantic and the décor is classy. Lobster Bisque, heat burger, buffadilla and salmon spinach salad are some of the popular items on the menu. Guests also recommend trying the flavorsome desserts served at Number 4. A popular item from the desserts menu is crème brûlée.

4. Busters

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Price: Expensive

• European • Mankato

Dine out with friends or family at Buster's. It serves traditional American fare and much more in a comfortable, casual setting. Buster's offers breakfast with dishes such as country-fried steak with eggs, buttermilk pancakes with sausage or French toast. Breaded Reuben balls, jalapeño bites, mini tacos or mozzarella sticks make for tasty shareable appetizers. Patrons can dine on an entrée of beer-battered tilapia with fries, smothered chicken breast with green beans or a sirloin steak topped with sautéed mushrooms. This eatery also serves sandwiches, tortilla wraps, burgers and salad. Buster's features live music during the week along with a DJ. It has a happy hour and a full bar that offers a variety of libations. This eatery also provides outdoor seating for patrons to dine and caters private events.

5. Blue Bricks

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Price: Moderate

• American • Mankato

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6. Olive Garden - Mankato

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Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mankato

Olive Garden in Mankato, Minnesota features a plethora of traditional and modern Italian dishes. The menu is great for both vegetarians and meat eaters. At Olive Garden, children of all ages are welcome and larger parties can be seated. The venue is spacious so that diners can eat comfortably.When dining at the Olive Garden, diners can order everything from spicy Calabrian chicken and grilled chicken piadina to garlic mussels marinara and lasagna fritta. There are also wonderful and filling pasta dishes of spaghetti and meatballs, and five-cheese ziti al forno. Sweets like the cookie butter cake with caramel and zeppolis with chocolate sauce are a great way to round out a meal. To pair with the desserts, the venue has coffees like Lavazza espresso and caffè latte.

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7. Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery

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Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Mankato

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8. Nola Belle

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Price: Moderate

• American • Mankato

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9. Crooked Pint Ale House

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Price: Moderate

• American • Mankato

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10. Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar

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Price: Expensive

• American • Mankato

Steak, seafood and savory sandwiches headline the experience at Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar. This cozy, down-to-earth restaurant serves up traditional American dishes and drinks in a friendly space. The dining menu includes a nice array of appetizers, pasta, seafood dishes, salads and a constantly changing assortment of freshly made dessert.Open every day except on Sundays, Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar boasts an impressive drink menu, stocked with domestic and imported brews, spirits, specialty cocktails and a fine wine list. Visit after hours and enjoy drinks with colleagues while catching up on the local gossip. Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar also offers catering services that can be tailored to fit a range of events.

Restaurants near Defenders State Monument

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Applebee's Grill and Bar - New Ulm

2. Bonfire Wood Fire Cooking - Mankato

3. Number 4

4. Busters

5. Blue Bricks

6. Olive Garden - Mankato

7. Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery

8. Nola Belle

9. Crooked Pint Ale House

10. Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar

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