Dinner

Experience the culinary delights of Greater Mankato during Restaurant Week! Indulge in unforgettable dining experiences with a wide array of delectable dinner specials offered by these participating restaurants.

Lower North Mankato 
Greater Mankato Growth Member 
CJ and Pat partnered with Natasha O’Hara, who had previously worked at Tav on the Ave, to open Dino’s in 2006. This venture was driven by their shared passion for high-quality pizza and pasta. The restaurant features a signature double-stack brick oven and a pizza line that allows guests to watch their amazing food being prepared. They collaborated with General Mills to develop the perfect scratch dough recipe and embarked on a culinary journey to New York City, where they sampled 25 different pizzas in just three days to ensure Dino’s pizzas met their exacting standards. 

Featuring a Pizza Combo for $20, including an 8” Pizza served with a side salad & tiramisu.

Downtown Mankato 
Greater Mankato Growth Member 
Conveniently located downtown just steps away from the Civic Center, it’s the perfect spot to grab drinks before an event, get together with friends, host private parties or catch the game on one of our many HD TVs.

Featuring a McLovin’ It Smashburger for $20

Two quarter pound patties, white American cheese, shredded lettuce, b+b pickles, and shaved white onion, finished with our own Mac sauce. Served with a fried pickle, a pizza roll & a milkshake.

Downtown Mankato 
Greater Mankato Growth Member 
Maverick’s Sports Grill is locally and family-owned! This is the place where great cooking meets fantastic vibes. Our food is nutritious, delicious, and affordable, welcoming diners of all ages. Come try us today!

Featuring an 8 oz. Bistro Filet for $20, served with our Maverick Medley and Mac & Cheese

Lower North Mankato 
Greater Mankato Growth Member 
At the NaKato Bar and Grill, we offer over 50 bourbons, scotch, and whiskeys. We also offer a wide variety of rotating craft beers, and your classic domestic pours, as well. We offer lunch and dinner 7 days a week, where you can choose between menu items or unique daily specials. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday breakfast is available 8 am-11 am.

Featuring a Short Rib Burger for $16

8oz short rib burger with smoked Gouda, and a tomato and shallot bacon jam. Comes with your choice of side.

Downtown Mankato 
Greater Mankato Growth Member 
Located in the agricultural epicenter of the region, Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar strives to deliver traditional American cuisine with a rustic twist, utilizing local ingredients from partners throughout the Midwest and Plains States, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Featured menu item(s) COMING SOON!

Downtown Mankato 
Greater Mankato Growth Member 
Located in the heart of downtown Mankato, Number 4 Steakhouse offers an elevated dining experience where exceptional flavors and sophisticated ambiance come together. Specializing in prime steaks, fresh seafood, and thoughtfully crafted dishes, we pride ourselves on delivering culinary excellence paired with impeccable service. Whether for a special occasion or an evening out, Number 4 Steakhouse is your destination for fine dining in Mankato.

Featuring Mafalde Bolognese for $40

Fresh extruded Mafalda pasta, finished with our house-made Bolognese sauce, finished with basil, olive oil, and grana Padano parmesan cheese. Served with Caprese crostini (2pc) & creme brûlée.

Downtown Mankato 
A pleasant restaurant with a storied history in Mankato, Olives takes great pride in bringing you a taste of modern American fare. Whether you’re here to savor the variety of our delicious dishes, experience our exceptional service, or simply enjoy the cozy ambiance, we are here to cater to your every need.

Featuring Dinner for Two for $40 & House Wine for $25/bottle

Choice of Appetizer: Stuffed Mushrooms (mushrooms stuffed with Boursin and Italian sausage) or Arancini (fried risotto rice balls stuffed with fresh mozzarella, marinara, and pesto)

Choice of Two Entrées: Chicken Piccata (angel hair sautéed and served with asparagus and a lemon-caper sauce) or Tikka Masala (marinated blend of spices and coconut milk; served with rice, roasted cauliflower, green beans, and naan; vegetarian & dairy-free)

Dessert – Cannoli

Downtown Mankato 
Greater Mankato Growth Member 
Pagliai’s Pizza opened in our original location in 1969. Locally owned and operated, Pagliai’s is the oldest pizzeria in Mankato and one of the oldest restaurants in the city. Our commitment to quality starts with our cheese. Blended specifically for Pagliai’s, our mozzarella is the highest quality Wisconsin cheese available. Every day in our kitchen we make the dough, blend the sauces, chop the vegetables, and slice the meats to ensure the finest quality pizza is delivered to your table or door.

Featuring Spicy Cream Cheese Wonton Pizza for $25

14″ pizza with dollops of cream cheese covered in a spicy Thai chili sauce followed by a layer of mozzarella, crispy wonton skins, green onions, and another layer of mozzarella.

Downtown Mankato 
Greater Mankato Growth Member 
Pub 500 is the perfect spot to gather with friends or family and enjoy genuine, hearty fare and liberating libations. With a wide selection of beer and drinks, appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees you’ll find something to please even the pickiest one of the bunch!

Featuring Seared Salmon for $19.99

Seared salmon over a bed of roasted vegetable couscous and asparagus

Lower North Mankato 
Spinners Bar & Grill is located in the historic 1912 bank building at 301 Belgrade Avenue in lower North Mankato. Newly remodeled, Spinners opens daily at 10 am where you can enjoy American fare, daily specials, and the coldest tap beer in town.

Featuring a SPAM Korean BBQ Burger for $14, served with house-fried seasoned kettle chips.

Uptown Mankato 
Greater Mankato Growth Member 
Brothers Christopher and Patrick Person opened the legendary Tav on the Ave in 1988. Formerly known as the Stone Toad, the Tav was remodeled and went on to be the first tavern in Mankato to offer buffalo wings. Today their wings are still the talk of Mankato, and they have served well over 5 million wings along with their signature burgers, sandwiches, roll-ups and more! The Tav guarantees quality that is unsurpassed, rather than the usual bar food. Great food. Great drinks. Great friends.

Featuring a Rib Dinner for $19

1/3 rack of smoked baby back ribs served with a cornbread muffin, coleslaw & french fries

Uptown Mankato 
Greater Mankato Growth Member 
The WOW! Zone is a full-service establishment that provides not only a variety of entertainment and activities but also great food. Our pizzas are prepared with house-made dough and cooked in our brick oven. We have a Sports Bar and a restaurant area available for open dining and private party rooms available for your next special event. Check out our website for other daily food specials available!

Featuring Wow! Zone Nachos: Tortilla chips topped with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, Pico de Gallo, pickled jalapenos, & warm queso sauce. 

Featuring Cranberry Chicken Salad: Grilled or crispy chicken, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, & Blue cheese crumble over Romaine lettuce, with Poppyseed or Raspberry Vinaigrette.

Featuring Perfect Game Pizza: Pepperoni, Italian sausage, onion, bell pepper, green olive, & mushroom with red sauce & Mozzarella. 

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