If you are searching for the best restaurants in Stillwater, you will quickly notice one name that comes up again and again. Water Street Inn is home to three distinct dining experiences, all in downtown Stillwater along the St. Croix River. For anyone researching Stillwater restaurants or planning a date night, our historic riverfront property brings everything together at one address.
Just thirty minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul, downtown Stillwater is a world apart from the busy Twin Cities with brick storefronts, river views, and quiet walkable streets. There is still plenty to do in Stillwater, too, whether you’re exploring Stillwater Antique Stores, walking across the Historic Lift Bridge, taking a scenic river cruise, or biking the St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail.Â
At our Stillwater Hotel, guests can move from their room to dinner, cocktails, and live music without ever getting in the car. That convenience, along with the riverfront setting, is part of what makes it one of the most appealing romantic getaways in MN. To make your time together even more memorable, we offer romance packages to add extra touches to pamper your partner. Depending on the enhancement, you can enjoy chilled champagne, local chocolate truffles, fresh flowers, or a wine-and-cheese basket waiting in your room. Â Book your room today!
Discover the Best Restaurants in Stillwater
When it comes to food in Stillwater, MN, variety matters. Charlie’s Restaurant has long been considered one of the best Stillwater restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our menu focuses on classic American cuisine, elevated through thoughtful preparation, and features an award-winning wine list. Large windows frame views of the St. Croix River, and during the warmer months, the outdoor patio overlooks the water and historic Stillwater Lift Bridge.
Just steps away, Charlie’s Irish Pub offers a completely different mood. Inspired by the original saloon owned by Charlie Lustig that stood on this site in the late 1800s, the pub offers Victorian character and a lively atmosphere. Guests can choose from domestic and local beers, enjoy a well-crafted cocktail, and order classic pub fare. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights makes it a favorite gathering place for both locals and visitors exploring downtown Stillwater restaurants.
Charlie’s is also known for our calendar of signature events that bring guests back again and again. The Friday Fish Fry is a local favorite, drawing visitors and locals for a classic tradition done right. For a mid-week date night in downtown Stillwater, Wednesday Wine Night features a four-course dinner accompanied by wine pairings. Throughout the years, special celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day festivities and the popular Easter Buffet have made us a popular restaurant in Stillwater.
The seasonal addition to our collection of restaurants in Stillwater is Papa’s Rooftop, aptly located on the rooftop of our Stillwater hotel, offering panoramic views of the St. Croix River and Lift Bridge. The menu is distinct from Charlie’s, thoughtfully created to complement the setting and season for lunch, dinner, or Happy Hour on a warm afternoon.
Reservations can be made online for Charlie’s.
The Best Stillwater MN Hotel
For couples planning romantic getaways in MN, having exceptional on-site dining changes the entire experience. Instead of coordinating reservations across town, navigating parking, or rushing between locations, everything you need is right here. Enjoy dinner with river views, walk upstairs to your Victorian-era suite or modern guest room, and wake up the next morning ready to explore more restaurants in Stillwater. Our location places you steps from additional downtown Stillwater restaurants, boutique shopping, river activities, and local attractions.
If you are planning a weekend focused on great views, scenic views, and time together, start with a table at one of the best restaurants in Stillwater, and make it easy by reserving a guest room upstairs at one of the most romantic getaways in MN. Reserve your room now!
