Mendakota Country Club

Great meal. I had cavatappi Alfredo with. Boursin cheese, melted cheese on French bread and rob had grilled walleye. Very good meal.

I had the opportunity to come here with a group of coworkers. The weather was gorgeous so we sat on the back patio overlooking the golf course. The views are amazing, on the sunset was beautiful. We had an excellent selection of appetizers, very good wine, and I had an excellent New York strip with béarnaise sauce and french fries. It was absolutely one of my favorite meals.

One of the best places in the Twin Cities to play golf, socialize and eat. I've been a member at Mendakota for Three years and would highly recommend joining this premier private club located 5 minutes from downtown St Paul or 15 minutes from Downtown Minneapolis.Contact me if you would like an opportunity to checkout the golfing facilities or play a round of golf this summer.

Very large and clean place. Visited for a party and they accommodated us easily. The space was perfect.

I am not a member here. I do not golf. I come to Mendakota two to four times a year with my mother-in-law and my wife's side of the family for holiday occasions such as Breakfast with Santa or their Easter Brunch. All occasions are buffets. My kids love the Easter Brunch as there are usually baby animals in back which they can hold. They also love the Breakfast with Santa for Santa (of course) and also the puppet show. (I have seen that freaking show now for what seems like 6,000 years in a row, and I want to claw my eyes out and pierce my eardrums with icepicks every time I have to watch it...but I do, 'cuz the kids think it is great.) The food is pretty decent, though I wish they put a little more effort into family friendly food for the events, which is the reason for the three star rating.You see, IMHO, when you are hosting either one of these two events, you are aiming for a family audience. Families usually include people who are smaller. And who have less sophisticated pallets. So, while I think the one concession that is made to kids is nice (pancakes and waffles), a little more effort could be made here. The waffles could be made out of those do-it-yourself waffle makers. You could have someone making fancy waffles instead of omelets. (That guy is NEVER busy.) You could try to make the waffles have the consistency of waffles, instead of the consistency of pancakes. You could have ONE other kid-friendly food item (besides the doughnuts and muffins)...how about a peanut butter and jelly sandwich bar? Or a wider, more kid-friendly selection of cereals? Like, something that has a leprechaun or a rabbit or some other animal (or insect) as a mascot? What about blueberry or banana pancakes? I don't know, something. They will eat sausage, and fruit. But it is the same for them every time, whereas for me, there is some more variety.Also, try being nicer to the kids. I know, they are messy, and they don't spend alot of money, and they can be annoying, but a smile or a hello goes a long way to making them - and their parents - feel welcome.Please, no matter what though, always have eggs Benedict however. It is delicious, don't ever change.

Great golf course and clubhouse! I had never been out there and was shocked how good it is. Course should be much higher ranked than it is for sure. Greens were just perfect and course is more difficult than a lot of old school country clubs. Love that.

Excellent venue for our friends wedding! Katie is the bomb! I have been in the the biz for many decades and you need to double her pay and have her train all your staff!! She is a great asset to your future biz!

We did an outdoor, COVID-compliant wedding at Mendakota CC, and they were fantastic! We used a 12-foot wide aisle so the bride didn't need to wear a mask, and the chairs were set up widely spaced. It looked like a lovely garden party! They were very helpful with all the adjustments we had to make for COVID, and provided great service at every juncture.The subsequent reception was perfectly catered, and the location provided lots of places for beautiful wedding photos. We are so appreciative!

We rejoined this club years ago and here is our experience. We continue as members because the location is convenient for us to dine at.The food is mediocre at best.No reason why the cooks can't understand that the wellness of a steak is an important element to the enjoyment of the customer. Bloody rare is not well done. Also the food is usually rather bland tasting. The service is usually very good, quality of the food is lacking.Prices are high, but would be acceptable if food quality was better. The clubhouse is very nice and comfortable, except for the absurdity of the elevator. To use the elevator you have to go through a grubby corridor that is classless and yechy. Really brings brings down the dining experience. Not a nice experience.The grounds and course are truly lovely and the staff is very nice.Has the potential to be 4 strong stars. I hope they improve this .