Muddy Waters Bar & Grill

Racism is never okay. Our server was making very inappropriate comments about non white people. I could never support such ignorance. Worst old fashion I've ever had. Food was mediocre. Definitely not worth the price.

This is my 2nd time coming to Muddy Waters but wasn't very impressed with our most recent visit. Our waitress was nice but should've mentioned when we sat down around 3:30 Sunday that the lunch menu would be ending shortly (at 4) to give us time to look over the menu instead of telling us 5 minutes to 4 that we needed to get our orders in now. I ordered an Arnold Palmer thinking they had regular unsweetened ice tea + lemonade instead I could tell they used the canned brisk ice tea with the AP. No bueno! Then I was excited they have some gfree options so I ordered the Rueben with fries...it was okay but nothing spectacular or unique. Hubby and FIL weren't too crazy about the coleslaw with their meals. Other than my son's favorite thing which was the trains passing by on the bridge - that was our fav part of this restaurant.

I love Muddy Waters! Right on the bank of the St Croix River it's a beautiful view with a fun and festive interior. Food is always great (highly recommend the beef tips for an app!) and the staff are always so friendly and personable.

Great bartenders paying attention to me as a first time stranger, and Cajun burger absolutely killer!

Drive by this place all the time when we come to the area for breakfast, but we were stopping around dinner time on this particular occasion.Got in and was told there would be a short wait, even though there were plenty of tables open. I will say, I got to explore the building, though, which was actually pretty cool; the restaurant is on 3 levels.Was seated, took well over 5 minutes to be noticed to get anything to drink (and then those drinks were never refilled). Ordered, food took about 25 minutes to come out and it didn't seem like an overly busy night. Food was decent enough but nothing special, especially for how much it cost.As we were leaving, told the hubs it's not that anything was bad, it just wasn't good enough for me to want to go back.

From the front, this place looks a little nondescript. A sleepy storefront on Broad Street with a few tables on the sidewalk. Just like any of the others on the street. If you think that it's just another run-of-the-mill small food joint looking to turn a buck, then you're thinking like me, and that's not a healthy prospect. Never judge a book by its cover, for this book has a surprise in store. As you pass through the front door you feel as though you have to take a deep breath and walk sideways to move about. But though the inside is cozy, it's the outside where you want to be. Not in the front on the street, but out back. As you make your way in that direction, you'll enter into an explosion of seating options. The back opens up into a number of different levels, all of which sport spectacular views of the Saint Croix river. I liken it to a flower. You enter through the stem, and the restaurant unfolds into a blossom, each petal an adventure under the sun. The place is a feast for the eyes, as well as a feast for your inside.Our party consisted of three adults and two granddaughters. Our table was located on an upper level looking over the seating levels below. Just beyond that was as train drawbridge spanning the river. We saw two trains pass, and got to see the drawbridge in action allowing boat traffic to navigate their way up river. It was very cool. The menu at Muddy compliments its surroundings. The food as diverse as the viewing angles. Oh sure, there are the usual standbys, burgers and such, but also a variety of sandwiches and salads which are a cut above what you'd expect from a similar establishment. Don't let the front exterior of this restaurant muddy the waters on your decision making. You know that you're going to give it a try, so get along now.Quick Tip: There are two bars at the Muddy. One inside (the stem) and another outside in the bloom. It looks like a perfect place to party and tie one on. I would have done just that only I was with my son-in-law who has limited his intake. Seems he's taking the healthy road and wants to lose weight. I, on the other hand, have long since passed that turn-off. Indulging in his presence would be cruel. I'll return when he's come to his senses, or instead I may come back with his dad. He's as thin as a rail. Plenty of room for corruption.

It's hot out (98°) and the outdoor seating was pretty empty for a holiday weekend. We were quoted a 20 minute wait for indoor seating, but there were numerous tables cleaned and available. Maybe a shift change? We ordered several appetizers which were all amazing. Beer (Spotted Cow which is forbidden to Minnesotans) was delightful and I got to watch baseball on the big screen. First time patron and definitely will be back! Egg rolls, pizza and artichoke dip were superb! Our server and hostess were cool too!

Good food, great patio, and service was good. We enjoyyed out visit and we'll be back.

The food was delicious and the patio view of the Mississippi and St Croix river was great. Our service from Jessica and Corrie were FANTASTIC!!

Visited twice this summer and sat out on their patio. Loved the music and atmosphere. Good shrimp salad too. Will definitely be back!