Bedlam
Friday · Nov 6 · 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM — Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub
This Week on Stage
The Luck Duo
Saturday · Nov 7 · 2:00 PM — Ziggy's On Main
Art Vandelay
Saturday · Nov 7 · 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM — River Siren Brewing
Bedlam
Saturday · Nov 7 · 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM — Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub
Debbie Briggs (vintage jazz)
Saturday · Nov 7 · 8:00 PM — The Velveteen Speakeasy
SIDE TWO
Saturday · Nov 7 · 8:30 PM — Ziggy's On Main
Tim Sigler
Sunday · Nov 8 · 3:00 PM — Ziggy's On Main
Pony Sports This Week
Stillwater Area High School sports, updated weekly. Schedules change — check the official Go Ponies calendar before you go. When games stream, they're on the school's Hudl Fan page (paid).
Girls Volleyball — Varsity
Wednesday · Nov 4 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
vs Opponent TBD
Adapted Soccer — CI
Thursday · Nov 5 · 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
vs Centennial/Spring Lake Park — Stillwater Area High School Main Gym Courts 3 & 4
Football — Varsity
Friday · Nov 6 · 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
vs Opponent TBD — Pony Stadium
Girls Cross Country — MSHSL State Meet
Saturday · Nov 7 · 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
— Majestic Oaks Golf Club
Boys Cross Country — MSHSL State Meet
Saturday · Nov 7 · 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
— Majestic Oaks Golf Club
Girls Swimming and Diving — SEC JV Conference Meet
Saturday · Nov 7 · 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
— Stillwater Middle School
Regular Live-Music Nights
Typical nights, not this week's confirmed lineup — lineups change week to week, so this week's confirmed bands are above.
Ziggy's On Main
Live bands nightly (per venue listing).
Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub
Live bands Fri & Sat nights, year-round.
River Siren Brewing
Live music every Friday; Thursday trivia.
PD Pappy's
Live music & dancing Fri–Sun, weekends May–Sep.
No Neck Tony's
Live music Wednesdays.
The Velveteen Speakeasy
Live jazz, including Thursday nights.
The Freight House
Live music; specific nights vary week to week.
Lift Bridge Brewery
Live music and events; Wednesday 6:30pm trivia.
3rd Street Post
Monday cribbage 6–8pm, Thursday bingo 7–9pm, Taco Tuesdays.
Restaurants (47)
Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub
★★★★☆ 4.0 (321 reviews)
101 Water St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Classic American + Irish fare, river views. Live bands Fri & Sat nights year-round; Wednesday wine dinners.
The Freight House
★★★☆☆ 3.7 (920 reviews)
305 Water St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
American comfort food, house-smoked meats, 20+ taps; largest riverfront patio in town; live music.
Río 1854
425 Nelson St E
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Latin craft kitchen (steak, seafood, ceviche, birria, arepas); riverside breakfast. Replaced the former Dock Cafe in Oct 2025.
PD Pappy's
★★★☆☆ 3.8 (5 reviews)
422 Mulberry St E
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Casual riverside bar & grill, two patios; live music and dancing Fri–Sun (weekends May–Sep).
Papa's Rooftop
101 Water St S, 4th floor Water Street Inn
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Seasonal rooftop; cocktails, flatbreads, shareables; panoramic river/bridge views.
LoLo American Kitchen
★★★★☆ 4.9 (553 reviews)
233 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
New American street food, smash burgers, small plates; strong cocktail list.
Lolito Cantina
241 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Latin-inspired, tequila/mezcal/rum; from the LoLo group.
Stillwater Proper
227 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Upscale bar Americana + on-site micro-distillery; house-spirit cocktails.
Brick & Bourbon
★★★★☆ 4.9 (176 reviews)
215 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Elevated comfort food, serious bourbon list, rooftop patio; smoked Old Fashioned.
Feller
402 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Minnesota-focused fine dining (walleye, bison short rib, pheasant); seasonal menu. Its cocktail bar is The Long Goodbye.
Domaćin
★★★★☆ 4.8 (80 reviews)
102 Second St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Wine bar (600+ bottles) + modern-American small plates; cellar private dining.
Nacho Mama's
★★★★☆ 4.5 (637 reviews)
312 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Tex-Mex, big plates, margaritas, patio; cantina bar.
Gio's Stillwater
317 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Italian comfort food, pizza, subs; happy hour.
Melt Pizza Company
112 N Main St
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Detroit-style pizza, wings; bar, dog-friendly patio.
Grand Pizza
★★★★☆ 4.4 (37 reviews)
301 Second St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Family pizza joint; also BBQ ribs, broasted chicken, pasta.
QuickFire Pizza
★★★★☆ 4.7 (198 reviews)
116 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Individual wood-fired pizzas in 90 seconds; hidden back-alley patio.
Victoriano's NY Style Pizza
★★★★☆ 4.5 (109 reviews)
402 Main St N
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
NY-style pies and slices since 2009.
Leo's Grill & Malt Shop
★★★★☆ 4.7 (639 reviews)
131 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
50s diner, burgers, malts, ice cream window; family-friendly.
The Main Cafe
★★★★☆ 4.5 (53 reviews)
108 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Classic diner, breakfast all day; since 1989.
Mon Petit Chéri
★★★★☆ 4.8 (111 reviews)
310 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Scratch bakery & bistro; pastries, beignets, espresso bar, beer & wine.
E's Gourmet Sandwiches
221 Myrtle St E
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Sandwich shop (opened May 2026); takeout, picnic-friendly.
Howard's Bar
★★★★☆ 4.3 (170 reviews)
302 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Historic Main Street saloon; burgers, pull tabs, happy hour, weekend brunch.
Mad Capper Saloon & Eatery
★★★★☆ 4.4 (455 reviews)
224 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Historic pub, 40+ years; sandwiches, pasta, scratch dinners.
Matchstick
232 Main St N (Hotel Crosby)
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Farm-to-table, wood-fired grill/smoker, 2,000-bottle spirits selection.
Osaka Sushi and Hibachi
★★★★☆ 4.4 (38 reviews)
108 Main St N
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Japanese, sushi, hibachi, lunch buffet, happy hour.
Oasis Cafe
★★★☆☆ 3.4 (1,392 reviews)
806 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Family-owned; burgers, breakfasts, pies; tucked into the bluffs on Hwy 95.
Lowell Inn
★★★★☆ 4.8 (50 reviews)
102 Second St N
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Historic inn fine dining; Swiss fondue, high tea, holiday brunches.
Harbor Bar
★★★★☆ 4.4 (49 reviews)
517 Owen St N
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Since 1910; pizza, pool, darts, video games.
Nelson's Ice Cream
★★★★☆ 4.9 (506 reviews)
920 Olive St W
Sweet treats & coffee
Since 1923, 46 flavors, mammoth portions; voted best ice cream parlor in Minnesota (WCCO poll); outdoor tables only.
MN Nice Cream
308 Chestnut St E
Sweet treats & coffee
Soft-serve with whimsical toppings; vegan/dairy-free options.
Daily Grind Espresso Cafe
★★★★☆ 4.8 (197 reviews)
217 Main St N (inside Valley Bookseller)
Sweet treats & coffee
Coffee since 1992, river view.
Greenbridge Coffee Shop
209 Main St S
Sweet treats & coffee
Coffee, espresso, pastries, sandwiches; near Lift Bridge and bike trails.
MADE Coffee
410 Main St S (Lora Hotel)
Sweet treats & coffee
Café, tea, local pastries.
Mike and Kat's Other Place
807 4th St N
Sweet treats & coffee
Intimate espresso bar, North Hill.
Art's Coffee Hut
920 Olive St W (attached to Nelson's)
Sweet treats & coffee
Coffee, mini doughnuts.
Hannah's Homemade Heavens Bakery
★★★★★ 5.0 (43 reviews)
117 Churchill St W
Sweet treats & coffee
Home-style bakery; bread, cupcakes, doughnuts.
Sara's Bake Shop
1790 Washington Ave S (inside Brine's Market)
Sweet treats & coffee
Baked goods, "Tipsy Pies."
Joseph's Family Restaurant
★★★★☆ 4.3 (219 reviews)
14608 60th St N (Hwy 36)
Just outside downtown (Stillwater area)
Home cooking 30+ years; broasted chicken, 30+ homemade pies.
Mi Pueblo
1491 Stillwater Blvd
Just outside downtown (Stillwater area)
Authentic Mexican, margaritas, street tacos.
Acapulco
★★★★☆ 4.2 (340 reviews)
1240 Frontage Rd W
Just outside downtown (Stillwater area)
Family-owned Mexican + full sports bar (Hwy 36).
Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter
★★★★☆ 4.5 (671 reviews)
8390 Lofton Ave N
Just outside downtown (Stillwater area)
German specialties since 1966, imported beers, meadow events (about 10 min from downtown).
Phil's Tara Hideaway
★★★★☆ 4.8 (386 reviews)
15021 60th St N
Just outside downtown (Stillwater area)
Greek-Mediterranean in a historic log cabin.
Cozzie's Tavern & Grill
★★★★☆ 4.7 (95 reviews)
Hwy 36 area
Just outside downtown (Stillwater area)
Renovated roadside bar & grill, rustic charm, patio, pull tabs.
Patriots Tavern
★★★★☆ 4.6 (355 reviews)
145 New England Pl
Just outside downtown (Stillwater area)
New England-style tavern; wood-fired pizzas, burgers (west of downtown).
Sky Dragon
★★★★★ 5.0 (11 reviews)
5980 Neal Ave N
Just outside downtown (Stillwater area)
Chinese cuisine (near Hwy 36 / Oak Park Heights).
Fiesta Mexican Grill
★★★★☆ 4.8 (5 reviews)
5817 Neal Ave N
Just outside downtown (Stillwater area)
Mexican classics, nachos, burritos (near Hwy 36).
Mongolian Barbeque
1490 Frontage Rd
Just outside downtown (Stillwater area)
Buffet-style Mongolian BBQ (Hwy 36).
Bars & Live Music (20)
Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub
★★★★☆ 4.0 (321 reviews)
101 Water St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Classic American + Irish fare, river views. Live bands Fri & Sat nights year-round; Wednesday wine dinners.
The Freight House
★★★☆☆ 3.7 (920 reviews)
305 Water St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
American comfort food, house-smoked meats, 20+ taps; largest riverfront patio in town; live music.
PD Pappy's
★★★☆☆ 3.8 (5 reviews)
422 Mulberry St E
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Casual riverside bar & grill, two patios; live music and dancing Fri–Sun (weekends May–Sep).
Howard's Bar
★★★★☆ 4.3 (170 reviews)
302 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Historic Main Street saloon; burgers, pull tabs, happy hour, weekend brunch.
Mad Capper Saloon & Eatery
★★★★☆ 4.4 (455 reviews)
224 Main St S
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Historic pub, 40+ years; sandwiches, pasta, scratch dinners.
Harbor Bar
★★★★☆ 4.4 (49 reviews)
517 Owen St N
Downtown core (Main Street / Water Street / riverfront)
Since 1910; pizza, pool, darts, video games.
Ziggy's On Main
132 S Main St
Live-music bar & grill; live bands nightly (per venue listing); street-food menu, cocktails.
River Siren Brewing
225 Main St N
Craft brewery, river-view patio; live music every Friday (per reviews); Thursday trivia (Trivia Mafia).
Lift Bridge Brewery
1900 Tower Dr W
Taproom; live music and events; Wednesday 6:30pm trivia (Know Factory).
No Neck Tony's
231 Myrtle St E
Dive-style cocktail lounge; live music Wednesdays; award-winning Bloody Marys, martinis, dog-friendly patio.
The Velveteen Speakeasy
123 2nd St N
Underground 1920s cocktail lounge; live jazz, including Thursday nights (per reviews); reservations.
The Wild Hare
218 Main St N
Organic-meets-dive-bar; 90s flair, classic dive food with natural ingredients.
3rd Street Post
103 3rd St S
Small-town bar, big deck, river views; Mon cribbage 6–8pm, Thu bingo 7–9pm, Taco Tuesdays.
The Long Goodbye
402 Main St S
Cocktail bar at Feller; Minnesota spirits, small plates.
The Lumberjack Lodge
123 2nd St N
Axe throwing, board games, food and drinks.
Saint Croix Vineyards
6428 Manning Ave N
Wineries, cider & nearby taprooms (short drive from downtown)
Winery tasting room in a restored barn; events incl. grape stomps, art & music fairs.
Thor's Hard Cider
6428 Manning Ave N (Aamodt's Apple Farm)
Wineries, cider & nearby taprooms (short drive from downtown)
Fresh-pressed hard cider from orchard apples; taproom.
Rustic Roots Winery
20168 St. Croix Trail N
Wineries, cider & nearby taprooms (short drive from downtown)
Winery/tasting room, downhome setting (just north of Stillwater).
Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
7040 117th St N, Grant
Wineries, cider & nearby taprooms (short drive from downtown)
22-acre winery (Grant, just outside Stillwater).
7 Vines Vineyard
101 MN-96, Dellwood
Wineries, cider & nearby taprooms (short drive from downtown)
Winery with vineyard views, tasting bar (Dellwood, nearby).
Boutiques & Specialty Shops (18)
Smith + Trade Mercantile
229 S Main St
100+ Minnesota artisans; handcrafted gifts, classes, Sunday maker demos.
Minnesota Made
210 S Main St
Minnesota-designed/printed apparel with hidden inspirational quotes; sustainable/USA fabrics.
Gold & Eight
317 S Main St
Permanent jewelry, charm bar, boutique collection; walk-ins, private parties.
Angry Minnow Vintage
214 S Main St
Vintage clothing and goods.
Luya Shoes and Other Fine Things
Main Street, downtown
Shoes, clothing, boutique goods. (Street number listed inconsistently across sources, so area is given instead.)
Pinch 'n Rub Spice & Tea Hub
212 S Main St
Gourmet spices, salts, sugars, coffee, tea.
Stillwater Olive Oil Company
208 Main St S
45+ imported olive oils and balsamic vinegars; tastings, bottled to order.
Valley Bookseller
217 Main St N
Independent bookstore; author events, signed local authors; Daily Grind café inside.
Staples Mill Antiques
410 Main St N
10,000 sq ft, 3 levels, 30+ dealers; antiques, collectibles, vintage.
Stillwater Antiques
101 S Main St
Antiques mall; memorabilia, jewelry, watches, cameras.
CSB Treasures
301 S Main St
Antiques, collectibles, vintage.
Art N Soul
202 S Main St
One-of-a-kind jewelry, soaps, candles, puzzles; Stillwater Beads downstairs (rocks, fossils, gemstones, custom jewelry).
Accents Antiques Jewelry
236 S Main St
Antique & vintage jewelry, Victorian-era pieces, custom design.
American Gothic Antiques
236 S Main St
Antiques, Civil War memorabilia, porcelain, local art, vintage signs.
Käthe Wohlfahrt of America
129 S Main St
German Christmas goods: nutcrackers, incense smokers, pyramids, ornaments.
Scandinavian North
120 Main St S
Nordic design: Fjällräven, Marimekko, Swedish treats, clothing.
Joseph Wolf Mercantile
204 Main St N
Holiday boutique (winter seasonal focus); home décor, gifts, clothing.
Sotapop
209 Churchill St W, Ste 106
Boutique gifts: soaps, bath bombs, scarves, hats, lip balms (off Main, south side).
Events & Annual Festivals (17)
Many of these are seasonal or annual — dates vary year to year.
Stillwater Farmers Market
Saturdays 7:30am–12pm, 3rd & Pine (Veterans Memorial lot); local produce, crafts, food. Seasonal: 2026 season ran Jun 13–Oct 24, so it is done for the year as of Nov 1; recurs spring–fall.
Summer Tuesdays
Tuesday evenings, Lowell Park North; vendor market from 5pm, live music 6–8pm, outdoor movie after sunset. Summer only: Jul 7–Aug 11 in 2026.
Lumberjack Days
Annual July festival (Jul 17–19, 2026; 92nd year), Lowell Park/downtown; lumberjack shows, parade, live music, fireworks, family events.
Rivertown Art Festival
Annual art festival, spring (May) and fall editions (Oct 3–4, 2026); 200+ artists, live music, food vendors.
Harvest Fest
Annual October festival (Oct 10–11, 2026), riverfront; giant pumpkin weigh-off, pumpkin drop, pumpkin regatta, chili cook-off, beer garden, live music.
Cruisin' on the Croix
Select Wednesdays, Jun 10–Sep 16, 2026, Lowell Park, 4–6pm; vintage cars. Seasonal.
Opera on the River
Annual summer event (July 25, 2026), Lowell Park; free outdoor opera.
4th of July fireworks
Annual, Lowell Park; music-choreographed fireworks. (Dates vary yearly
verify.)
Zephyr Theatre season
Annual: Twelfth Night (March), Big Spring Stillwater Sing (May), summer outdoor show (The Hobbit, July, at Aamodt's Apple Farm), Haunted History Trolley Tour (October), Christmas shows (December). Venues vary.
Haunted History Trolley Tour
October (Oct 9–30, 2026), departs River Siren; theatrical trolley tour of Stillwater's haunted past.
World Snow Celebration
Annual winter event with snow sculpting competition. (Dates not verified
verify yearly.)
Run Stillwater races
Race series, May–September. (Annual.)
Bavarian Sommerfest
Annual June event, Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter; German food, beer, live polka. (Dates vary yearly
verify.)
Fall Colors Fine Art & Jazz Festival
Annual October art/jazz event. (Dates not verified
verify yearly.)
Trivia nights
Lift Bridge, Wednesdays 6:30pm (Know Factory); River Siren, Thursdays (Trivia Mafia). Thor's Friday trivia: schedule unverified currently (see flags).
3rd Street Post weekly
Monday cribbage 6–8pm, Thursday bingo 7–9pm, Taco Tuesdays.
Stillwater Food Tour
Guided downtown walking food tour, year-round by booking.