Dining & Night Life

Great drink deals, events like live music on the deck, and pull tabs. American Legion Post 48, All welcome!

45th Parallel is a family-owned craft distillery specializing in grain to glass vodka and whiskey, as well as gin and cellos. Our Stillwater Location, added in 2022, specializes in tastings and cocktails!

Historic downtown Stillwater bar & grill – darts, pool, sports tvs, and pull tabs. Private event space on 3rd level available for rent, too.

We are an elevated eatery and craft libation venue that believes in using the freshest domestic and imported ingredients. We are founded on the principles of providing impeccable fare, paired with tasty craft cocktails and vintage bourbon, iced with outstanding service. We operate on the philosophy that nothing is more important than our guests and their experience. Dine inside, reserve the chef’s table or climb to the beautiful rooftop dining.

Enjoy an authentic pub scene offering Irish fare with lively Irish music on Friday and Saturday nights year-round, an expanded bar/restaurant area, and large glass-enclosed river view patio. Across from the pub, Charlie’s Restaurant offers an extensive fine dining menu in grande Victorian decor of the Historic Water Street Inn on the St. Croix River. Experience 4-course wine dinners every Wednesday or specialty themed dinners with spirit pairings and hand-rolled cigars.

Once the local favorite ‘hole-in-the-wall’, under new ownership this renovated roadside restaurant has kept it’s rustic country bar charm that so many peopled loved with a whole new menu and outdoor patio area. Serves lunch, dinner and drinks. Casual atmosphere right off hwy 36 – great for groups, families – dine in or take out. Pull tabs!

Where the locals and travelers come to eat and drink. Expanding from Minneapolis to Stillwater. Passion to challenge the expected and confront the unconfronted we offer a menu of approachable and rustic east coast tuta da ginnastica or “tracksuit” style Italian dishes.

Forge and Foundry is a small craft distillery located in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. We carefully pick our ingredients from local sources to produce exceptional spirits and hand-crafted cocktails.

The Gasthaus has been serving award winning German specialties as well as imported German beers, wines & liquors since 1966. Enjoy outdoor dining and meadow events with German music located ten minutes from downtown Stillwater. Open Wednesday-Sunday.

This historic Stillwater Saloon, located right on Main Street, is a great place to stop  for more than just beer and burgers! Pull tabs, unbeatable food and drink happy hour, weekend brunch and friendly local bar.

Experience the elegant JX Event Venue, with first-class amenities and historic charm located in the historic Connelly Shoe Factory, downtown Stillwater. The second floor event space hosts a variety of public events that include concerts, trivia nights and intimate live music performances. They can also hold 720 guests for corporate events, weddings, networking events and more!

Enter the doors of this taproom and you’ll immediately sense that things are a little different here. Bustling city life is left behind for something more authentic, and that starts with the beer. Served directly from the source, our selection goes beyond our regular line up and includes limited release and experimental beers, hard selzters, and sodas. Live music and events, too!

New concept restaurant from the Lolo American kitchen group. Lolito is inspired by Latin American flavors with plenty of tequila, mezcal and rum.

For forty years strong, this historic pub on Main Street has been serving the community of Stillwater and the surrounding St Croix Valley. Come in for the delicious sandwiches, fresh made pasta, and scratch made dinner options.

A quaint and locally owned bar, providing unique martinis, specialty cocktails, and fantastic ambiance. Voted “BEST BLOODY MARY” in the St. Croix Valley and Minnesota Monthly. Skee-Ball and jukebox! Discover Myrtle St. temporary patio space summer 2021!

Rooftop restaurant at the Water Street Inn, with the best views of the St Croix River.

Seasonal restaurant with indoor and  outdoor seating on the river by the marina. Popular spot for boaters, motorcyclists and everyone in between.  Burgers, beer and so much more.  Live music and dancing Friday- Sunday. Never a cover charge.  Join the fun!

Located in the heart of Historic downtown Stillwater offering a diverse, scratch made menu & craft cocktails. Great happy hour & game specials, weekend entertainment, pool, darts, and much more in a newly upgraded space. Be sure to try the roof-top dining patio overlooking the Scenic St. Croix River! Event space with windows to the river also available for private rental.

We are a community-focused destination brewery for craft beer enthusiasts and all who want to enjoy a low-key and lively experience with remarkable beer and house-made seltzer. Come enjoy our riverview location right downtown!

One of Minnesota’s largest wineries – Take a stroll through the picturesque vineyards and enjoy the rustic tasting room in restored century-old barn. Award-winning Minnesota wines range from the dark, intense, oak-aged Frontenac to the semi-sweet Vignoles, reminiscent of a fine German Riesling. Just a short drive from downtown. Watch for events like grape stomp or art and music fairs! Located next door is Aamodt’s Apple Farms and Hot Air Balloons.

Stillwater Proper is the latest creation from Joe Ehlenz & Brad Nordeen, the team behind local favorites, Lolo American Kitchen & Lolito Cantina. Stillwater Proper is a restaurant/distillery concept partnered with 45th Parallel out of New Richmond, WI. The all local spirits bar program features hundreds of small, local distillers + many beers, well procured wines & housemade products from the award winning bar crew. Their food is best classified as upscale bar Americana. “We utilize unique, high quality ingredients in healthy & satisfying ways.”

Restaurant, beer garden and tap room downtown featuring the largest patio in the area and a pristine view of the beautiful St. Croix River and historic lift bridge. All new tap room with 24 local beers on tap and craft burgers served on artisan pretzel buns and hand cut fries. Outdoor Bocce ball, giant Jenga and chess, skeeball, pool, darts. On National Historic Register.

Spirits soothe the soul and tame the wild beast. Or do they awaken the animal within? We offer an innovative selection of crafted cocktails, created in the spirit of the region and featuring Minnesota distilled spirits and ingredients. Linger a while and tempt your palette with small plates featuring specialties prepared by chefs in the Feller kitchen.

We opened The Lumberjack to create a place where visitors can learn about Stillwater’s rich history and locals can find a home. We are not your typical axe throwing bar. We have taken this cathartic back woods play into a warm and friendly environment. We promise a brand new way to enjoy a drink and play with friends. Book your party today!

Nothing more relaxing than sipping a tropical drink, enjoying a tidbit and playing a game in a décor that makes you feel like you are on vacation! Palm trees, parrots, tiki art. Cocktail lounge & live music. Hawaiian shirts welcome! Come, unwind, enjoy. Tiki on my friends…

Stillwater’s only speakeasy. Find us underground via a secret door at JX Venue. Enjoy nightlife, mixology, cocktails, appetizers, dessert, wine or beer. Discover the temporary outdoor secret garden dining summer 2021.

A fusion of organic meets dive-bar. Decor bridging the two elements with 90s flare, food that brings classic dive offerings with organic and natural ingredients. A refreshing take on favorites everyone will love.

Thor’s Hard Cider is authentically made from fresh-pressed, full-strength, locally-grown apples with no preservatives. The entire process happens at our Stillwater, MN orchard. The apples are grown, harvested, pressed and brewed at Aamodt’s Apple Farm, a fourth-generation apple farm. This first cider is named after our our great-grandfather and founder of Aamodt’s Apple Farm.

Street Food. Music. Cocktails. Find this club-like restaurant with a live music stage and featuring a changing food truck-inspired menu with main stay street favorite edibles. Right off Main Street/Chestnut St. Bubble hockey. Live music EVERY weekend!