LoLo American Kitchen & Craft Bar

If the wait is an hour you know it has to have good things going for it. Lolo's has been a go to place for us ever since we moved back to Minnesota in 2013. From original and ingenious drinks to a menu that doesn't disappoint the taste buds. It's small and not well suited to large groups. But for a date night or small group (4-6) it's a wonderful place to grab some fun food and drink in Stillwater. Love the Hanger Steak Bowl or tacos. Burgers are always solid. Really you can't miss here when it comes to the menu.

Parking: It was a BUSY day in Stillwater last Sunday with the kiddos trick-or-treating (lines down the block) so we were worried we would find no parking. We actually found a ramp super close up the hill on the left. We also thought we wouldn't get a seat as we didn't have reservations but we got a spot right away at the bar (which we prefer anyway)!Cocktails: The bartender Becca sure knew her stuff! When my man just wanted to keep it simple she asked a few questions of what we like - and she nailed it! She gave me Q is for Cucumber and him High By the Beach - so fun, beautiful, refreshing!We had to have one more round and decided to totally switch it up (live once). I had Joe Goulet's Balanced Breakfast and he had It Was Ride or Die Megan. What fun names and beyond yummmy. See photos!!Food: Becca also recommended the bacon jam crostini and it was the perfect start. Combination of the crunch of the crostini, the soft creaminess of the Brie, and the richness of the bacon jam - MMM!For main courses we got the ahi poke bowl - def would get again! Yummy lemongrass aioli and generous crispy furikake are always great additions.We also got the duck tacos (I just really wanted to try them but a bit chewy and would not get again) - but for the side I picked Brussels sprouts and omg one of the best Brussels I've ever had!! Love the crunchy onion strings!Overall: great service, flirty fun ambiance, nice restaurants, delish creative cocktails and food!Highly recommended this restaurant in the middle of downtown Stillwater!!!

This place has excellent girls night out and casual date night ambiance. The service is excellent, drinks are so delicious and the bartender took the time to talk to my husband about the details of his drink. I had the chicken tacos in a lettuce wrap, bacon jam crostini & rosemary fries and all were delicious! Street parking wasn't bad for us but I could see this getting tricky during busier seasons/events in town. I wouldn't consider it a great spot for kids.

This is our second time at Lolo's and both times were fabulous! We came here for our anniversary in August and I had the Breakfast at Tiffany's drink and it is the best mixed drink I've ever had not even kidding. We came back for my birthday dinner 6 months later and it wasn't on the menu anymore but BOTH drinks we ordered were not only beautiful but delicious as well. Food was top notch ; very fresh, beautifully plated and different.

4.5 stars. Solid, upscale, fun spot with a cool vibe and great service. Simpler menu but looked to be well executed from folks around me and my own meal. Got the Korean steak tacos at the advice my of server. Fun take on Korean bbq. A little soggy / lettuce heavy to sing its praises too loudly but definitely worth a try. Smoked salt and rosemary fries were tasty. As was the aioli. Stop in when you want a solid lunch! I'd gladly come back to try more of the menu

Downtown Stillwater has a lot of great spots to check out but LoLo is one of our favorites! It's small and can get quite busy but you can put your name on a waitlist and they will text you when your table is ready. The drinks here are my favorite and the Fried Brussels Sprouts are so good! The tacos were a little spicy for my daughter's taste but I thought why were delicious! Service was fast, especially for a busy night and even though there isn't much to look at , the patio is a nice spot to sit and take in the Stillwater fresh air.

Ambiance is cute, open kitchen, open bar vibes. Which I love. It doessss get warm quickly though through the establishment though, and I wish they did a little more temp control, I am usually a freeze baby and was really warm. My husband needed to remove layers. We were greeted quickly and regularly while waiting for a table. In a Saturday at 1pm in winter it was under 10 minutes for sure. The kung pao chicken might be the best I've ever had! I was highly impressed with it. The one thing we didn't love was it was topped with an ingredient that wasn't texturally pleasing - we couldn't tell if it was a broccoli stalk, a piece of lemongrass, bamboo, or what... But it was, as my husband says "not edible" it was crunchy and grainy and not it. Love a visual garnish, but it wasn't clear that we shouldn't eat it. The burger was good. It came topped with the coleslaw, and I just don't love warm slaw. It was good - well cooled and flavor profile was on point. The homemade pickles were niiiiice - just didn't get enough IMO. The sea salt rosemary fries are absolutely heavenly with the aioli! LOVE the breakfast at Tiffany drink, thought the other was alright - my husband said it got better as he drank it.

The duck tacos were good, but I'd probably go with a different meat next time. The sucks isn't represented that well in the taco but the overall taco was really good. Our drinks were fantastic, fun and delicious!Our server was very sweet. We stayed for a very long time even after we were done and we also got the bill and then decided to have another drink and she was really accommodating and let us sit there and chat while they were closing up. We did not feel rushed to leave which was very nice. It has a very bar like feeling and atmosphere. It's not where I would go if I was looking for something intimate or where you are trying to have a private conversation as the way the tables are all set up you can hear other peoples conversation which did not bother me at all but may bother others if you are looking for a more secluded space. Overall I am very happy with this experience for a night out with a friend.

Food 4/5 - We stopped for lunch on Sunday and thought it was overall pretty good! My salad was fresh and fried brussels were tasty. The burger was great by far my favorite out of the 4 items and hanger steak tacos were good. Service / Ambiance 4/5 - We sat in the window booth on a sunny afternoon. Staff was friendly and nice. We got our food quickly and will definitely be back to try dinner entries

I recently visited for a Saturday lunch, and overall, it was a fantastic experience! Despite being busy, the service was impressively fast, and the staff was incredibly friendly.The only downside was the small interior, which made it a bit loud, especially during peak hours. However, it's perfect for groups of six or under, with an ideal size for 2-4 people.I tried the Lilo burger, which was delicious but quite spicy due to the ghost cheese. My partner opted for the chicken tacos and couldn't stop raving about them. However, the real star of the show was the smoked salt fries - they were absolutely phenomenal!If you're looking for a lively spot for lunch in Stillwater, I highly recommend giving this place a try. It's perfect for a fun day out!