Scarlet Kitchen & Bar

Been here a few times with my dad and friends (brunch). Love the food and the river view! The outdoor patio is top notch if it's good weather. The service is friendly and always prompt! Make a reservation if you plan on visiting during a week night or weekend. All the food has been large portions and fairly priced for the quality. The only thing I would say is annoying is that the restaurant is hard to find.

Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche * 14Nice flavor balance. Sweet. Tangy. Fresh red onion for some bites. Crunchy in all right places. Sweet vinegar. Chilli oil. Fish sauce?Esquites & Asada * 17Meat is tough but the flavor is nice. The whole salad combination works well. Strawberry Hibiscus Spritz * 11Refreshing cocktail - would order againService is good and friendlyAmbiance is perfect outdoor setting.

As I arrived at the Saint James Hotel I found my way going up some stairs from the parking garage and ended up at Scarlet. The outdoor area is beautiful as it overlooks the river and train depot. I made my way to the bar and was taken care of first by Elliot who was a fabulous bartender making sure my cut never ran dry. I later arrived and the hostess Aubree was fantastic. After a long day, it was great to have someone lighten the mood. She assisted me and made my time at Scarlet memorable. Gabby the bartender was fantastic later that evening she went over the menu and recommendations and I was in the mood for local wine. So she assisted me in picking something enjoyable. Kate who was also behind the bar from time to time made the evening enjoyable with her kindness and knowledge. I had a fabulous evening at Scarlet thanks to all the amazing staff. The next day I stopped for breakfast and Kelsey was my server. I ordered the benedict and and glass of orange juice and a Prosecco. The serving size was very large and I could only eat half. The service was prompt and courteous. There is ample parking in the lot as well as street parking.Note. They dont serve alcohol till 8am so no mimosas till 8am.

Beautiful patio nestled right in downtown Red Wing! The menu had a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches and bowls. The Spring Roll Salad was refreshing and flavorful. Our waitress Mahli was very attentive and kind.

Scarlet Kitchen & Bar is located in the St. James Hotel in downtown Red Wing. There is some street parking, but as this was a sub-zero January night with snow on the ground, we drove into the attached parking garage. It is not a straightforward parking garage but labyrinthine, requiring low speeds and care; judging by the scrapes on the ceiling, more people should pay attention to their vehicle height, too! We found a spot and had a very short, cold walk to an elevator. Scarlet Kitchen is on the first floor.My husband arranged this dinner date for the two of us on my birthday. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, making a point of saying "happy birthday." Our server was Anna. She took great care of us the whole time. We ordered some drinks and the cheese curds to start. These curds were fantastic with a perfect hot squeak. The Sturdiwheat batter was delicious. The housemade cranberry dip was a nice change from what other restaurants serve with curds.My husband ordered the steak and fries. I snagged one of his fries--wow, was it good! Strip isn't my husband's favorite cut, but the meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned for his preference. I ordered the salmon, which was served on pearl barley with vegetables. Everything was delicious--a meal that felt indulgent yet healthy at the same time.Because it was my birthday, the dessert was included for free. I had my choice of the chocolate cake, creme brulee, and hummingbird cake, and I went for the chocolate. While we were waiting for that, my husband requested a whisky listed in the menu, but he was soon informed that they were out.So, the cake. Let me tell you, as a passionate home baker, this thing was GOOD. I could tell it was made fresh in-house. The chocolate and cherries were vibrant. Great frosting. Sweet but not overkill. Seriously, people should go here just for cake.Just as I was reaching for my coat, our server Anna returned. The whisky had been found to be in stock after all, and she offered us a serving on the house. Wow. We sat and enjoyed that before braving the cold.This ended up being the perfect birthday dinner. Excellent food and outright stellar customer service. We'll happily dine at Scarlet again.

Easter Brunch with family! Such a lovely restaurant within the historic St. James Hotel. Easter and special menu hit the spot. My fave . . Eggs Benedict! Two others ordered bowls heaped with scrambled eggs, veggies, mushrooms and hash browns. Add crispy toast and leftovers for tomorrow. Yum.

Love scarlet kitchen bar! The deck patio has great views and they also had live music playing. The meatballs were fantastic filled with flavor with the perfect amount of sauce paired with medley potatoes, mmm perfection. The Mongolian beef was unique with curry noodles, we also asked for hot pepper to top our dish which made it even better. The burgers were huge, packed with flavor with the most crispy and delicious battered fries, we really enjoyed each dish here at scarlet it did not disappoint.

Were with some friends that wanted to check out the St. James Hotel and we were feeling like an afternoon pick-me-up so we wandered into Scarlet.We were all intrigued by the mimosa list. I ended up having the watermelon one (called Worx). We were all also a little hungry and got cups of the wild rice soup, which was fabulous.The only real disappointment was the amount of time it took to get our bill and pay. We had been done with drinks and food (and had indicated this to the server) for about 20 minutes before we could actually settle up and leave.Lots of good looking stuff on the menu, so if I'm in the area again, will definitely stop in again!

Gorgeous lobby and restaurant. Nice patio with big umbrellas for cover. Nice seating, pleasant casual ambiance.

Good luck getting any service! Walked in, around 1pm on a Tuesday for lunch. We were seated, and waited about 10 mins at the table. No water, no menus were given, so we walked out. Place was not crowded, there were enough staff.