Boardwalk Kitchen & Bar

The restaurant has a nice layout, very comfortable low lighting with a somewhat open kitchen look and a large bar in the middle. I imagine it would be really nice in the spring/summer as there is a horse track right outside of the restaurant which would provide a great view to a race. It definitely got a little loud just sitting inside They had a large variety of options to choose from on the menu. They also offered a great and surprisingly extensive Happy Hour Menu which we got there in time to take advantage of. We got the burger and thought it was very tasty, we love a good caramelized onion. I thought it definitely needed some ketchup to balance out the heaviness of the onions and cheese with a little bright acidity. I also thought the patties themselves were very good, thin with a slight crisp to them with a soft bun and melty sauces and cheese. Since it was a happy hour option the burger did not come with any sides like it would have as an entrée. We also got fish tacos and we were a big fan of the slaw and pineapple mayo which brought a balance of sweet and savory to the dish. Only came with two tacos (at least for happy hour) which might not be enough food if you're hungry. The hot smoked salmon was one of the more unique items we tried. The salmon itself was super tasty - salty and smoky just what you want. They use the smaller scraps of salmon that wouldn't work in their Wood-Fired King Salmon entrée and incorporate it into this appetizer which is great sustainability-wise! The salmon came with a creamy ricotta, salty capers, crunchy crostini, and sweet and acidic pickled red onions. We liked this combination a lot but felt it could have used even more sweetness/acidity, maybe just adding a couple more onions to the dish. We really enjoyed the 'Garganelli' pasta dish. It was creamy and indulgent with pieces of lobster and freshly shaved parmesan on top. The chili added a really nice layer of heat but wasn't overpowering. The server was nice enough to split up everything we had over the evening to share (which explains the two small portions in the photo). MN Mule - 8/10 Pretty average but solid mule. However, it was served in a plastic spam cup which elevated the whole experience. Margarita - 9/10 Very good margarita - we were told it was a house made margarita not from a mix. Very bright and fresh flavors that definitely let the tequila shine. Overall would definitely recommend!

❤️ LOVE the atmosphere here. Very, very nice staff, the servers are phenomenal. Food is unique. We have been here twice for lunch and enjoyed ourselves. My only little issue is that the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich… was not hot! Maybe add a little something to it. 😅 Best part about this place is that they have Hamms on tap!

We had a great experience at Boardwalk Kitchen and Bar. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, and the outdoor patio is a standout—perfect for warm evenings and casual get-togethers. The location is especially convenient if you’re heading to or from Canterbury Park, making it an ideal stop before or after the races. The food was flavorful and well prepared, the drink selection was solid, and the service was friendly and attentive without feeling rushed. A great local spot I’d happily return to and recommend.

My daughter and I decided to try this place out to see what we thought. I chose the Italian sandwich and she wanted the Caesar salad had shaved slices of Parmesan as well as two anchovies. Both were incredibly good and the sandwich was huge and a side salad with Italian dressing. Our server was an absolutely nice young lady who made sure we didn't do without.

My company held a large (600-700 people) private event here recently and Boardwalk/The Stable and their staff absolutely knocked it out the park. I mainly worked with Joe Berg and Hannah Fox and they were super helpful and accommodating in bringing our vision to life. The event went off without a hitch, and all our guests absolutely loved it! The indoor/outdoor space combined with the audio/visual capabilities and live horse racing really makes this an excellent spot for special events. I highly recommend!

Nice casual place. The outdoor seating is right on the track. Seek cover if a tail is lifted. A good place for burgers and other bar food. Their higher end food is acceptable but not great. The wine list is very mundane, better than some but nothing special. Service was great. I enjoyed their chocolate pie. I brought the wine in the picture from home.

Great atmosphere for all ages. Love the flexibility to either have indoor, outdoor, huge event space, diverse seating options and a menu that includes fresh caught fish!! Was able to take a tour and loved learning the backstory of every thought put into the decor and layout of its venue. 5+ Stars . Thank you for bringing such an Amazing fun concept to visit when I fly in from the ranch I live on in the state of Wyoming!

This was our first visit to Boardwalk and we went for lunch. The Boardwalk espresso martini and old fashioned were fantastic (one of the best espresso martinis I’ve had and I’ve had many). We had the truffle fries for an appetizer and really enjoyed the basic but elevated dipping sauces. The fried chicken sandwich was amazing, don’t skip the pimento and Coleslaw on it! My husband had the wood fired salmon. It was a very nice portion and cooked beautifully. We felt it could have used a drizzle of sauce or something on it though. We were a bit disappointed and surprised that they don’t have a gluten free bun/bread option.

This was our first visit. Anna, our waitress, provided great service and food recommendations. We had the hot smoked salmon and cauliflower appetizers along with the shrimp spaghettini. The food was amazing and so as Anna!! We can't wait to come back!!!

Atmosphere, food, drinks were all fabulous! Great service. There's a parking lot and we were able to be seated right away on a Thursday for dinner walking in.

We rented the event space for a lunch event for work for a good price for 5 hrs with lunch buffet included. They have a huge screen with a good sound system and A/V to do presentations. The food was good and the service was very attentive and friendly. The event space is big and very roomy. We had about 55 people so the space was needed. Great venue to host an event.

The place is amazing! That gigantic screen is as big as the Jumbotrons in the NFL stadiums. Food was average.

Come for lunch on a Friday and we were seated right away. This location is very large with two different sides and lots of outdoor seating to watch the races at Canterbury. The restaurant is new and is decorated fun with horses all around. We decided on the turkey sandwich with an upgraded side of Mac and cheese and Watermelon salad with a side of chicken. The proportions were large and we both had food to take home. The food came out really quick/hot. The sandwich was delicious and enough for two to share. The salad was so fresh and filling and they actually gave a whole chicken breast that was flavored perfectly.

We went to try some appetizers. We ordered mussels, wings, fococia bread, and truffle fries. Our favorite was the bread. The place has great indoor space and a huge outdoor space that overlooks the racetrack. The service was great and we would come back.

I hesitate to write such a good review as I'd like to keep this place more of a secret but, I won't be selfish. We sat at the outside bar which literally is a spit away from the racetrack. Flynn was our bartender and was super friendly, attentive, and made several food suggestions. I love that. Our only complaint about the bar area was the seats which are quite uncomfortable (made from wrought iron and left waffle print on your legs). The food was excellent albeit a bit spendy, but I think the novelty and uniqueness of this place makes it well worth it! Don't hesitate to give this place a try. I think you'll be happy you did!!!

Second time here. Wanted to like it because we like the location. We eat out a lot. This place is so over priced. Sat at the bar area that was open which was in front of the glass washer. The "security" guard kept throwing the rags in my space at the bar! Manager came & cleaned her hands on rags. Wings came with 1 flat all dummies. Asked for crispy and came black ash charred. Mussels came in a delicious cream sauce but 6 never opened. Bartender had such an attitude!!! Thought he was really something. Bill came with an extra drink on it. Done with this place!!! Good Luck!

This is the first time I've ever been impressed by a restaurant on my first visit, only to become more and more disappointed with each return. I've now been to this restaurant five times for different occasions, hoping each time things would improve -- but unfortunately, my most recent visit was the worst yet. This past Saturday, I brought my cousin, who was excited to return after celebrating her 50th birthday here earlier this year. We decided to sit inside for the first time and arrived early, around 4:30 p.m., to beat the crowd. Despite seeing at least 15 staff members standing around the open kitchen chatting, it took quite a while for our server to come over. After bringing our drinks, she disappeared for about 10-15 minutes, and I eventually had to flag someone else down to find her. When she returned, she seemed visibly annoyed. I asked to change my drink and mentioned we were ready to order, but she was in such a hurry to leave that I could barely get my order out. When our food arrived, she did a "drive-by" check-in -- asking how everything was without even pausing at the table. Unfortunately, the food was just as disappointing as the service. My salmon was completely raw in the middle -- not rare, but raw -- and I wish I had taken a photo to show it. The roasted Brussels sprouts, usually the highlight of the meal, were hard and undercooked (the last time, they were burned). I believe in giving restaurants a fair chance to work out early kinks, but it's been four months since opening -- by now, things should be running smoothly. Watching so many staff members standing around chatting while service suffers is frustrating and unprofessional. For the prices charged here, I expect much better quality and attentiveness. I truly hope the owners are reading these reviews and taking them seriously. This restaurant has potential, but at this point, I can no longer recommend it.

This place was amazing! I loved the vibe and atmosphere. My bartender, Braze (I think), was super nice and gave great recommendations on what to try. I'll definitely be back -- this is my new summer hangout spot!

This place has an identify crisis with the menu. It really does not fit the vibe. The entree options are not impressive. It would do better as American-fare compared to what the options are currently. We were seated in the patio - the server was great - drinks were good. The popovers were tasty - 3 of them for $10 - love that. Then the entrees themselves - I got the ricotta gnocchi and my husband got the couscous chicken. Both entrées came out cold. My entrée did not have any ricotta in it and the kale was a miss, spinach would've been a better choice. The couscous entrée was crunchy and the chicken was over salted. The entire bill was $117 with tip - seems steep for subpar food. Don't think we'll be coming back for dinner, for drinks and apps it's fine.

The restaurant is beautiful inside. They are new but are in need of work. Our food was either cold or burnt. Not impressed. The servers also stand around and talk and are not attentive to the tables. We will let them get thing figured out and we will try again at a later date.

*Most importantly -when you advertise your seafood is fantastic and is fresh from the East Coast. And rave about your oysters specifically -then make sure you have a ALL STAFF meeting prior to opening to go over food and know where the oysters and food is coming from. Apparently our oysters came from California -after we regrettably ate four of them. *Make sure you have a competent shucker. *And do not cut into them to spread the oysters to other shells. When seating customers do not make them sit there for 10mn before they are greeted. I don't know if I will go to eat here again anything but side orders. We all agreed what a beautiful place to hang out and get a drink and bar food from and that's it. Was hoping Shakopee could take on at least one fine 5star establishment. They just can't seem to get it right by means of "fabulous food". Other than that cool facility.

Positives: great setting and vibe, food was good (mussels, side of Mac and cheese and shrimp spaghettini), drinks were good, fun to watch the horse races! Negatives: took forever to get our drinks, service was mediocre- our waitress was clearly overwhelmed, floor under our table was so dirty when we arrived, lots of flies, and no kids menu- we were bummed about this because it's a great place to take kids so they can watch the horses and parents can enjoy good food and drinks, so not having a kids menu was a bit surprising! We will come back when things are more settled because the food and drinks were great! Again, bummed about no kids menu because we were excited to bring our kids because there was lots to see, but I guess we will just have to go for date night.

Happy Hour is a Joke and service was terrible! Said we get drinks at happy hour price if we went to the bar and was charged full price for at. 20 beers our group ordered. Food was good but during happy hour you have to eat it at the bar cannot sit 5 feet from bar at a table with kids. Not friendly servers and bartenders would not go back

Be aware: happy hour menu and prices are only for the people lucky enough to score a bar seat. Outside, there are only about 20 of those, while there are plenty of open seats and tables. We didn't stay. A major disappointment.

Sat at the bar which was not busy...in fact there were only two other people besides the two of us. I asked for the wine list and the "bartender" had no idea where it was. She left and then someone else appeared with the list. I ordered the split and two separate "bartenders" tried to make a spritz. Who are all these servers that are clueless? So many people standing around and empty drinks in front of us. Calamari was good. Cheese sandwich was slop. Mussels came out cold and half empty. We really want to like this place but it needs SO much more training and work.

We have visited Boardwalk 4 times and are truly impressed. There is something for everyone here with both dining and atmosphere! We have dined sitting on the expansive outdoor patio, in the gorgeous private dining room, and had lunch in the impressive dining room. All the dishes we have tried have been OUTSTANDING, especially the halibut dishes.. YUM!! The Stable side is so cool for an evening of drinks and dancing with LIVE music! (Also the shrimp roll in the Stable area is amazing too!!) It's such a cool space how it ties into the outdoor patio - is a one of a kind entertainment area. You can enjoy the races, do some betting, play pull tabs, play bags, sit by the outdoor fireplace, or just enjoy the summer weather. We will definitely be back!!

Service was good although we arrived Early evening on Tuesday a non track day. Ambiance was good and by the time we left the area outside was nicely full and the restaurant and bar seating was nearly full. Food, mainly a disaster. Calamari was very good. Shrimp hush puppies were undercooked inside to the point of gummy. Popovers were overcooked with burned areas on outside but the inside was good. The hamburgers were tender and moist, the cheese barely melted but portion is large. Cocktail cruel summer was refreshing and tasty. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary so our dessert was on the house and their choice. We received the strawberry Bundt cake with whipping cream. It was terrible! The berries were macerated and mushy, the Bundt cake was beyond dry and no taste or flavor. The cream was excellent. We saw lots of food being delivered and hope others found theirs satisfying. We could return but probably not anytime soon. We left disappointed in the food we ate except for the calamari and hamburger.

This place is exactly what Shakopee needed. Great food and drinks and an incredible patio and entertainment space. The staff is very friendly and does a fantastic job. The watermelon salad, halibut piccata and popovers are must tries. Can't wait to go back!!

The venue is nice, fun to watch the horse races. The service and attitude of the staff was terrible. Several people were saying that they are severely understaffed and cannot accommodate the volume of people which goes to show the bad ownership and management. You could not order food unless you sat in a small table section and they would not let you carry food to a picnic table at all. The bartending staff were hostile and made the whole experience very unpleasant. Definitely would not recommend until the staffing is appropriate.

We have been to Boardwalk twice now and have nothing bad to say about it. The food, service, and atmosphere are second to none. Boardwalk is exactly what Shakopee needed! We will be back again!