The best restaurants in Mankato

24 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Shogun Sushi & Hibachi

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Shogun Sushi & Hibachi has been rolling bright, clean flavors and firing up hibachi since 2010. Fresh sushi and sashimi, well-executed…

1901 Madison Ave #315

“Shogun Sushi & Hibachi has been rolling bright, clean flavors and firing up hibachi since 2010. Fresh sushi and sashimi, well-executed grill favorites, and that just-made vibe make it an easy go-to, weekday or weekend, when Mankato cravings hit.”

Bakers Square

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Whether you’re rolling out of bed at noon or just craving something cozy, Bakers Square keeps breakfast going all day with the 4-Square…

1861 Madison Ave

“Whether you’re rolling out of bed at noon or just craving something cozy, Bakers Square keeps breakfast going all day with the 4-Square create-your-own lineup built from over 30 options, then backs it up with hearty lunch and dinner.”

From the Mankato newsletter, August 3, 2026

Jake's Stadium Pizza

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Family-owned standby with TVs & a sports motif supplying thin-crust pizza, sandwiches & local beers.

330 Stadium Rd

“Family-owned standby with TVs & a sports motif supplying thin-crust pizza, sandwiches & local beers.”

Happy Chef Restaurant

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Laid-back diner and breakfast spot with a giant chef statue for photo ops, plus burgers and pies.

51646 US-169

“Laid-back diner and breakfast spot with a giant chef statue for photo ops, plus burgers and pies.”

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Dino's Pizzeria

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Informal spot with booth seating for brick-oven pies with creative toppings & a variety of pastas.

239 Belgrade Ave (North Mankato)

“Informal spot with booth seating for brick-oven pies with creative toppings & a variety of pastas.”

Atomic Star Tavern

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Casual bar, grill and restaurant, plus a patio, serving stuffed burgers and wings.

12 Civic Center Plaza #1675

“Casual bar, grill and restaurant, plus a patio, serving stuffed burgers and wings.”

Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

1861 Adams St

“Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.”

Noodles and Company

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Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.

1600 Warren St And, Stadium Rd

“Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.”

Pagliai's Pizza

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Long-running neighborhood joint offering pizzas, sandwiches & spaghetti plus beer & wine.

524 S Front St

“Long-running neighborhood joint offering pizzas, sandwiches & spaghetti plus beer & wine.”

Maverick's Sports Grill

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Casual restaurant and bar offering comfort foods with vegetarian and vegan options, plus games and live music.

503 S Front St

“Casual restaurant and bar offering comfort foods with vegetarian and vegan options, plus games and live music.”

Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar

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Cozy, down-to-earth establishment fixing up classic American bites & a variety of martinis.

1028 N Riverfront Dr

“Cozy, down-to-earth establishment fixing up classic American bites & a variety of martinis.”

Pub 500

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Relaxed & sizable bar with happy hour, live-music nights & American grill fare, plus patio dining.

500 S Front St

“Relaxed & sizable bar with happy hour, live-music nights & American grill fare, plus patio dining.”

Big Dog Sports Cafe

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Hangout providing American food, a full bar & TVs for sports in a down-to-earth atmosphere.

1712 Commerce Dr (North Mankato)

“Hangout providing American food, a full bar & TVs for sports in a down-to-earth atmosphere.”

Toppers Pizza

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Pizzeria chain making pies with unusual toppings (wings too), offered at counter or via delivery.

1101 S Front St

“Pizzeria chain making pies with unusual toppings (wings too), offered at counter or via delivery.”

Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar

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Upmarket reimagined American classics & cocktails are the draw at this casual farm-to-table venue.

520 S Front St Ste 500

“Upmarket reimagined American classics & cocktails are the draw at this casual farm-to-table venue.”

507 Poke Bowl

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Casual restaurant offering ramen, Hawaiian fare, sushi burritos, poke bowls, and smoothies.

501 Holly Ln Ste 140

“Casual restaurant offering ramen, Hawaiian fare, sushi burritos, poke bowls, and smoothies.”

Tokyo Sushi & hibachi

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Casual Japanese restaurant offering a sizable selection of sushi along with hibachi tables.

1829 Adams St

“Casual Japanese restaurant offering a sizable selection of sushi along with hibachi tables.”

Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

930 N Riverfront Dr

“Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.”

1000 Degrees Pizza - Mankato, MN

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Pizzeria serving create-your-own Neapolitan or Roman-style pies, plus wings and salads.

1351 Madison Ave

“Pizzeria serving create-your-own Neapolitan or Roman-style pies, plus wings and salads.”

Kato Pizza, formerly Gary's Pizza

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Takeout/delivery joint for such specialties as taco, buffalo chicken & dessert pizza, plus wings.

923 S Front St

“Takeout/delivery joint for such specialties as taco, buffalo chicken & dessert pizza, plus wings.”

Number 4 Steakhouse

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Upscale-casual bistro & bar featuring elevated American food ranging from burgers to steaks.

124 E Walnut St

“Upscale-casual bistro & bar featuring elevated American food ranging from burgers to steaks.”

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

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Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

1790 Madison Ave

“Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.”

Papa Johns Pizza

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Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

551 Belle Ave Ste C

“Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.”

Noodles and Company

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Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.

1930 Adams St

“Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.”

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