Culinary Journey: Your Downtown Mankato Restaurant Guide (Lunch and Dinner Edition)
When thinking about booking a stay or planning your trip, one essential stop that people always seem to have on the agenda is a place to grab a bite. This could either be for later in the day after you’ve done your activities and plans or promptly after unpacking your bags. In the downtown Mankato area, we have a lot of spectacular local restaurants that can provide great food, along with a lasting experience for lunch or dinner. Who better to guide your palate than the locals who savor Mankato's food scene every day?
Nolabelle
Nolabelle is a restaurant who prides itself on cooking real food, from scratch, and with local ingredients. Located on 520 South Front Street, it is within walking distance from our location. In addition to serving comforting homemade food, their drink menu with craft cocktail and beer selections will be sure to wow your expectations.
Bonus: Check out Nolabelle for brunch and enjoy their rotating mimosa flights.
Check out their menu or make your reservation here.
Dino’s Pizzeria
In the mood for something a little more shareable? Look no further than Dino’s. The food alonecan make you feel like you are in New York, with their famous New York Style Pizza, but the ambiance with a decor that mirrors New York makes you feel even more like you are eating in the Big Apple. Located just over the Minnesota River at 239 Belgrade Avenue North Mankato, it is a one-minute drive from our location.
Check out their website here.
Flask
Flask is an American style eatery with excellent food and drink options that are homemade and never frozen. This restaurant is also within walking distance of our location, conveniently located at 100 East Walnut Street. Not feeling like dining in? Order online on their website for carry-out!
Check out their menu and website here.
Number 4
Number 4 American Bar and Kitchen create one-of-a-kind dishes that you can’t find anywhere else. They are a Gastropub, meaning that they specialize in high quality items from the North, South, East, and West. They provide fresh and quality ingredients with traditional pub food, but also other tasteful dishes, ensuring that the menu has something for everyone. Located at 124 E. Walnut Street, it is about a five-minute walk to the establishment from our Arch and Cable location.
Check out their menu and website here.
Crooked Pint Ale House
New to the Mankato area, one can never go wrong when visiting the Crooked Pint. While it may not be in the downtown area like a lot of our previous recommendations, it is not too far out of the way, located at 1850 Madison Ave Suite 1 by the UNRL rink. Along with a ton of awesome items that are on their menu, if you have never had the renowned Lucy burger from this establishment, we recommend giving it a try! After your meal, enjoy the golf simulators, duck pin bowling, and arcade.
Check out their menu and website here.
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In wrapping up our exploration of Mankato's dynamic dining scene, it's worth noting the convenience offered by many of these local gems with a carry-out or even a delivery option. Whether you're winding down from a day's adventures or just settling in after your arrival, each venue brings a piece of Mankato's culinary heart to your table -or to your hotel room. So, as you plan your stay, remember that Mankato’s dining is just a reservation –or a carry-out order –away!
Learn more about our rooms and book your stay here.
Arch + Cable guests can also take advantage of our catered Dunkin’ breakfast each morning and 24/7 Nespresso bar.
