Estelle's Eatery & Bar

One of the best burgers I’ve had. This is a nice little town. They call it the biggest small town. And I can see why it’s very popular great service great staff and good food. It is a little pricey. But I will definitely return here for a visit. They have a lot of seating indoors and even some outdoors. One of the cooks has a great singing voice and cooked a great burger.

“Wow, this is good!” is what she said after taking her first bite of the pulled pork tacos. We stopped here after biking from Lanesboro for lunch. Had the pulled pork tacos and the apple bacon salad. Both were very good. The tacos came with a side of queso, which was also very good. It was a beautiful afternoon and we were able to sit in their nice covered patio and enjoy some live music. I would definitely recommend if you’re in the area.

Biggest town along Root River Trail. Estelles has a several healthy choices with several beers and wine and full bar. We ordered fish tacos.and teriyaki Chicken bowl. The atmosphere was veey modern and cool. Plenty of indoor/ outdoor seating. Not busy on a friday afternoon on July 3rd. Town was having a big 4th parade next day. The food was very fresh and prepared perfectly. The fish tacos were delicious.

Overall I'd recommend stopping here for food/drinks. Cute place. About 2:30pm on a beautiful Saturday and the place is pretty empty but we eat at odd times. Just got soup which was very good. Kids got cheeseburgers, and they were very happy with it. Ordering system is a little odd. You sit down then remember your table number and go to the counter to order than they bring it to your table. I prefer either order it at the counter and pick it up at the counter or fill service over the in between. But small complaint and I definitely wouldn't let it hold me back from having a meal here. Friendly staff, good food. Patio is big and spacious. I didn't do a kitchen inspection but everything looked very clean. Food is average pricing, not cheap, not expensive.

7/13/2024 - We came to eat here after visiting Niagara Cave. I wasn't expecting too much as it's a small town, but the food did not disappoint. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I got the Pull Pork Nachos and Gabby Burger. My wife got just a regular Hamburger. I didn't know what to expect when reading that the gabby burger has blackberry jam, but I wanted to try something different. It actually tasted great; it was flavorful with hints of spiciness from the jalapeno relish. The size of the burger was also good size. My only complaint is that bun was soggy. As I try holding it, the bun was too soggy and would just come apart. The Nacho was good, has lots of flavor and tasted great too. I did notice that a group sitting in the corner were waiting for their food for a while. One person already finished his bowl, while the other two people were still waiting for their food. They did eventually get their food, but it seems a little slow. Overall, a good place to eat.

We had our kids with and sat outside. It was beautiful. The rice bowls were delicious and the kids meals were great too! They loved their burgers, strips and fries! The pineapple cider was great on a hot day too!

Great place to eat and entertain friends! It's become one of our favorites to take out of town guests to (and we are 50 miles away.) The food is always great and plentiful portions. With the expanded outdoor seating is even better! We enjoyed live music (the owner/ chef) even played a couple songs.) We've tried most of the sandwiches, the bowls and a couple of the salads. We never leave without ordering the Pork Nuggets (no questions, just order them! ) and we TRY to save room for dessert as the chocolate bread pudding is amazing (like everything else has been! ) We also have gotten great service every time we've visited. Truly near the very top of our list when we are going out! Keep up the great work!

This is a MUST do restaurant for anyone who loves exquisite flavors, unique menu and friendly atmosphere. The butternut squash soup poured on a bed of cotton candy melts in your mouth and is definitely a requirement! The shrimp teriyaki rice bowl is amazing with so many unique ingredients. We made a 2-hour roadtrip once just to eat here. Don’t miss out on this fabulous dining experience!

The service was very good everyone was very nice and respectful. Our meal was excellent! The chicken nachos, with homemade chips, Philly cheese steak sandwich, hog dip sandwich, apple bacon cheddar salad with the maple vinaigrette absolutely fantastic! The cauliflower bisque is as excellent as a similar soup in Pais France. The dining space proved an opportunity to have a conversation with our party. We will be back.

Stopped here while visiting family In Minnesota! It was a lovely day, and the outside dining was fantastically comfortable! We were dining early in the evening, or, was it late in the afternoon?!? (My 94 YO father likes to eat early!) The only thing that confused us at first, is that you need to go "up to the counter" to order. They deliver the food and beverages and such. The food was very good! Had a couple of different bowls and my father really wanted the cheeseburger! We were all very satisfied with the quality and the taste! The one little SNAFU, the beer that I ordered tasted off. (dirty line? Old tap? not certain, but, it was bad.) So, I went to the bar and the bartender, apologized, and she let me taste some of the other taps and then quickly replaced the bad pint with a new one! Representative of the great service.

We had an excellent lunch of a giant house salad and a burger. Interesting and tasty daily soup. Cute interior and enormous covered patio. Good selection of beer. Service was great and food came quickly.

This place is great! The menu is broad and everything has a perfect finish. They know how to make a good dish. Service was perfect. Highly recommend!

Love getting away from Rochester to enjoy dinner at Estelle's! We take a family adventure to fish, hike or bike and than make it a point to enjoy the food at Estelle's! Great atmosphere, customer service, and amazing food!

Friendly service, greeted as we entered the establishment. I had the cheeseburger and upgraded to the soup of the day. The soup was squash and tasted incredible. Wonderful burger, not oversized. Fries were very tasty also. Pork nuggets teriyaki rice bowl was flavorful and a great alternate to usual diner fare. Outside seating is available although we chose to eat inside. Would recommend to anyone passing through or living in the vicinity of the Southeastern portion of Minnesota.

This is our second time at Estelle's. It is a must go stop for our annual trip to Southern Minnesota. Had the butternut squash soup and brisket tacos. Both were delicious. The rest of our group had the smothered fries, pork bites and rice bowl. Everyone loved what they ordered. Definitely worth stopping if you are in the area

The options here are great! A little bit of everything if you have more picky or adventurous eaters. We came here on a Saturday around 1pm, not a lot of indoor seating but the patio area has a lot of space. The sign said seat yourself, we sat and ordered at the bar. We saw lots of food leaving the kitchen, but truthfully the wait time for food was the ultimate let down. We waited close to 45 minutes to get our food, no checking in with us, no apologies. Busy or not, a simple gesture of apology can go a long way if they were truly that backed up. They would've benefited by saying there was a wait time. The staff was working hard though! Running around with orders, drinks. We did have to ask twice for our waters. And being 9 months pregnant was something I REALLY needed. We don't come to the area, so not something I would travel back for.

Not a small-town diner, this place is a great foodie destination! We went for lunch and thankfully decided to share a bowl...they are large! We enjoyed the vegetable teriyaki bowl--full of texture and flavor. The others at our table got the yellow coconut curry beef--delicious! The Elote Salad with Chicken was also a shareable delight! We did get the chicken nachos and I would probably skip those next time. The burgers and salads going to other tables looked amazing, so those look to be worth a try!

Decided to take a drive and check out somewhere else than our usual. Cute place. Great covered patio! They have live music, but the band was packing up as we were coming in. Chicken lettuce wraps were pretty good. You have to assemble them yourself, but that made it good to load up on more of what I like. Cowboy burger was tasty. I ordered it medium, and it came out more medium rare. Hubby had the Philly cheesesteak an he said it was great.... Must have been because I didn't get to try it! The Old Fashioned was good, but not a very generous pour. Servers were nice and on top of things. Will definitely be back.

What a great place to have lunch in these crazy Covid days. Estelles lives up to all its good press. The food fantastic, the staff all friendly, and a music playlist that kept the joint rockin! We started off with the signature pork nuggets. It would seem a simple dish, but cooked and seasoned perfectly I can't wait to order again. We were eating light so shared the soup of the day; kohlrabi and dill. It was sublime. It was topped with some cheese and I believe toasted garlic.. excellent. We followed with the special of the day; pulled pork. The flavors were excellent ( I believe pineapple was utilized) and the pork was succulent. Can't say enough about the team at Estelles. Our first visit, but not our last!!

Was hoping for better with the fish fry dinner. Have had other meals from Estelle's that were very good. The fish was as doughy as the over breaded batter. no flavor of fish and no need for both french fries and potato chips on the small plate. The tartar sauce had no tang to it, probably OK if you like sour cream and for the money a small slice of lemon would have helped an otherwise boring presentation. Cole slaw was good but more of a sample than a helping.I would bet the fish was a frozen, drop in the fryer variety. All this being said I will return, just not for fish. Seems finding a good fish fry is getting as hard as it is to find a good gyro.

We decided to visit this establishment after a recommendation from an Amish family. The Amish man said that he build all the wooden bar seats at the bar. They look awesome and the waitress said they are the most durable ones they have had as they broke them on a regular basis prior to the Amish-built seats. I did have to ask: what type of customers do they get who "breaks seats" on a regular basis? haha Service was average, the first waitress left us after she gave us our menus. I guess she was reassigned. That gap in service cost us the announcement of the pork sandwich special which looked amazing. However we did get the pork nuggets which are a MUST! Just like the Amish gentleman suggested! We ordered the small order which was plenty for two. The food was delivered in a reasonable amount of time and the burgers looked and tasted very good. the homemade chips had good texture and flavor as well. We ate on the patio outside which provided a wonderful experience. Overall, a good place to have a meal. It was a bit on the spendy side (like the Amish gentleman said as well) but worth the cost. I would certainly visit again.

This is exactly the type of place we want to go when on a short day-trip to Niagara Cave from the Twin Cities! High-quality food with a great selection of libations. If given a second visit in the future, I am sure I could bump this up 1 more star. With 3 of us, we were able to try the Frenchy French Burger, Carne Asada Fries, and the kids Mac and Cheese. My wife and I thought the homemade mac and cheese was fantastic! Not your typical mac and cheese, this came dredged in white sauce with just enough sweetness to keep you wanting another bite. However, our 6-year-old didn't agree. He opted to trade us for some burger instead. The Frenchy French Burger was the best of the 3 items we tried. Cooked perfectly to temp, the burger was a flavorful take on a french dip. The horseradish dipping sauce is a must with this burger! The Carne Asada Fries were also very flavorful, but super messy with a bit too much chimichurri sauce. The steak strips were a bit larger than I would like to navigate making it more work to eat than I wanted on a day off, despite an excellent flavor. The bloody mary was better than I was even hoping! It had just a hint of spice and a well-rounded flavor. The tap selection was small, but diverse enough for anyone thirsty for a beer. We tried one of the gin cocktails too, but it was too sweet that we could barely finish. In a COVID service world, we were well taken care of. They promptly flipped a table for us during a busy lunch. You order at the counter, but we were not short on people pleasantly checking in on us. I don't know if/when I will end up back in Harmony, but will definitely stop back in given the chance!

Excellent food & service food was really hot & really good on this dreary day hit the spot

Wow. Wow. Wow. We've been on a three week trip. We ate in Vegas on the strip. On the California Pacific Highway. By Glacier NP. And in Flagstaff. This meal was by far the best meal we've had the whole trip. I might trade a child for the crab cakes. But, that's only if I can put my fork down long enough. Steak salad was a PHENOM. WELL DONE.

This is such a cute little gem nestled in downtown Harmony on Main Ave. Given how small Harmony is, it's one of those places where you'll miss it if you blink while driving by. Friends and I were lucky enough to check it out while en route to visit Niagara Caves. Décor is simple but classy, like an upscale pub/bar. Service was very friendly and we were well taken care of throughout our meal. The server highly recommended the pork nuggets. I'll admit I was skeptical at first...pork nuggets do not sound too appealing but Estelles proved me dead wrong! They were delicious. Crispy, tender, juicy, and sauced just right. If you like chicken nuggets (because who doesn't, c'mon now), you'll enjoy these pork nuggets. We also ordered a sample of other appetizers. The cheese curds were dare-I-say even BETTER than state fair cheese curds?! I say this because my friends and I had **just** gone to the state fair so cheese curds were top of mind for us. We all agreed that Estelles did it better. Sacrilege, I know. Barbacoa nachos were also pretty tasty. Everything that a quality, more upscale nacho should be - a heaping mound of chips, fresh ingredients, no skimping on the meat - check, check, and check. As we left, the group lamented how it's too bad that we can't move Estelles to the Twin Cities because it would have such a loyal following here for delivering on a casual comfortable ambiance, good service, and just overall really well done and tasty bar food.

Cute place with lots of charm. Outdoor seating area looked very nice. We sat inside. They had a nice selection of drinks and friendly staff. I went with the bacon cheeseburger which came with a pickle spear and homemade chips. The burger was delicious! The bacon was thick, perfectly cooked, and crazy good. The chips were very good: Crispy and well seasoned. The pickle was a pickle. My wife had the bourbon glazed salmon which was served on peas and ham cubes with a side of mashed potatoes and a roll. The boubon glaze was really tasty. The salmon was good perfectly. The peas and ham turned out to be a nice pairing. The mashed potatoes were good. The roll was a roll. We split their dessert offering which was a chocolate bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. The bread pudding and ice cream were very good. The chocolate sauce was thick and rich. I think it could've been a bit heavy handed but I did enjoy it. I think a lighter sauce or pairing with fruit might have been a tad better combination.... Can't complain about what it was though. We'd definitely check this place out again when in the area.

The food was really good. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing dining experience. They gave my son a free cotton candy and he was so happy about it. We are definitely coming back and will bring more friends

I didn't like the menu selection or the taste of the food. You have to go to the counter to order your food. Limited waiter/waitress service.

Don't tell anyone, but this is the coolest place around the area, with the best food as well ! Matt, the owner/chef is always there making sure everything is done right. Have you had the Pork bites ? They are a thing ! Biggest outside patio in the area too. Making drinks with local spirits from the distillery down the street.

Best restaurant in Harmony! Extremely friendly wait staff, bartenders, servers, and active owner as well. Most like everything in Harmony, you walk in this place and feel like family. The food selection is great to choose from, and the specials on the weekend are great as well. Perfectly priced for what you get and such a great atmosphere and setup. Also a hats off to the great beer selection. Most of the local options are available and they also have a full bar. Outdoor seating also available. If you're ever passing through, this is worth the stop.

Flavor bomb! The vibe and energy from the staff is super cool. I had the southwest chicken rice bowl with jalapeño relish. Amazing flavors. Very impressed would def go again.

Carne a safe fries were on point, burger and pulled pork were amazing, the service was fast service and the staff were friendly. Can't remember the gentleman's name, big fella, was a great server

We travel from Seattle twice a year to the Bluff Country to visit relatives. High on the list of things to do is to go to Estelle's for the Holy Grail of fried food.... their deep fried pork nuggets!!!!! They are FABULOUS! The rice bowls come next with a draft beer... or three! The owner, Matt, is a great chef and very personable. They have added a covered patio which is a great setting, especially since the local golfers can drive their carts right up to the area. The craft cocktails are quite good and made with spirits distilled a few hundred yards away. Good food, friendly staff, relaxed and comfortable seating.... What more do you need? Would be nice if it were closer than a three hour plane ride and two hour drive but..... it's definitely worth it!!! Go there and try the pork nugs!!!

Chef Matt and his staff always do an excellent job. It's hard to believe this place is in Harmony. It's a must stop

First time here and ordered the Chicken Southwest Rice Bowl...it was amazing! I will definitely be coming back when I am in the area again!

The atmosphere good but the prices are way to expensive, it is a tourist trap. The menu two years ago was much better it cost me 37 dollars for a salad and Philly cheesesteaks for 17 dollars and nooo sides not even French fries. They took pastrami sandwich off the menu, which is a big mistake. The steak salad was excellent but way too expensive. Was 14 dollars two years ago

Amazing tacos. Fun, easy atmosphere. Very welcoming. #tacosforever #goodeats #whatsforlunch

Sorry no pic food was too good. We stopped in as we were driving through. We had the best apple pie we've ever had in our lives. Great crust, big enough to share and just perfect. As we waited we bugged people at the bar about their food and they all raved about to. We'll be coming back - this place is 2 hours away from our house but we plan on booking a bed and breakfast just so we can try this place out. The owner also created one of our favorite pizza places pig ate my pizza so he knows what he's doing.

Well, this was a shocker! We spent the evening in Mabel and out Airbnb host recommended Estelle's for dinner. Entering the town of Harmony, I wasn't expecting this place! Rarely does a town of 1,000 people have a restaurant of this caliber. We had the Brisket Nachos as an appetizer. They were a little dry, but really tasty! I had the beef stroganoff and my boyfriend had the brisket with bourbon glaze. Both were delicious. The pasta was homemade. The beef was just the right amount of smoky. The brisket was tender and smoked perfectly. They have a great selection of craft beer, wine and a full bar. The place was packed on this Saturday night and the staff was hustling to take care of everyone. They were pleasant and did a great job! Definitely recommend this place and I'll be back if I find myself in the area again.

Ate on the patio. Had the pulled pork plate. Portions small, nothing special. I was still hungry. We bussed the table, as with most restaurants, short staffed. Only one restroom, and wasn't working. There's a port-a-potty we had to use. Be aware!

ordered 2 bacon cheese burgers last night with fries, fries were ok, wife loved them. bacon was extremely salty, portions were good, but burger patties tasted freezer burnt/ manufactured. not fresh. spent 40.00$ on something I can buy from a box at the grocery store. still want to try other things. can't recommend the burgers

Man, this place is close to being great. The food prices are big city burger (we lived in downtown Dallas) and the quality of the patties is there. It's the little things that they need to tweak. Lettuce and tomato aren't included in a $14 cheeseburger...they should be. Great patio but no table service...they had the headcount and the wait staff they did have spent 70% of their time watching the music. Not their fault as the policy was no table service but again, they had the bandwidth to do full service. Friendly staff but not there yet. They'll get there.

This was a great stop after the Niagara Cave. We had beet salad, southwest chicken rice bowl, Philly steak sandwich and steal salad. All were phenomenal and huge portion! Very friendly owners!

I love their squash soup this time of year!!! Super yummy!!!! We had excellent meals. You do have to order from the counter since there is a shortage of help-just know this in advance. I admire them for finding a way to make it work:)

They took my review down! 44$ for 2 burgers and 2 Pepsis.Burgers were terrible! Had weird taste to them.asked for fryed onions got, dried ones ish.

Great service and through the roof great food quality! First place I've eaten out in a looong time and had a burger come out exactly as I ordered it-medium rare! The team that is working in the restaurant is one of the best I've come across in my many random toad trips...so good I've had my last 3 meals there! Prayers are definitely going out for the owner's family! #GabbysGotThis

Came here after going to the niagara caves! Very friendly staff, they actually accidentally got one of orders wrong and quickly offered to fix it and comp us. The cheese curds were the best I've ever had. Give this place a try if you're in the area!

Last Saturday night myself and a group of friends stopped by Estelles for dinner. Unfortunately we got there as they were closing but to our surprise the chef came out and offered to make us some burgersWe took him up on the offer and was very pleased with the delicious burgers! Thank you to Estelles for accommodating our group, awesomeness!!

Hidden gem! Excellent food. Our group has the Gabby burger, shrimp tacos, and chicken salad on a croissant. We all loved our meals. I recommend the butternut squash bisque; their presentation of the soup to the table is like something you would find in a larger city, very cool. The patio is huge and nicely spread out. We will be back!

Cozy small town gem . Good crowd usually means good food and atmosphere. This place didn't disappoint. I went with my family and kiddos . Great burgers and lettuce wraps . I ordered the nights special smoked pork chop . Very delicious. Great drink selection but smaller menu but done well. I will return in the near future . Well done !

Great lunch, the teriyaki shrimp rice bowl was flavorful and loaded with shrimp! The teriyaki sauce was light and just right. Fifty miles from home but worth the drive!

We love Estelle's! We make sure to stop every time we visit our daughter at Luther College. The burgers are great - the Goat Cheese Jammer is a personal fave! Normally I am not a chip eater, but their chips are perfection. Thinly cut, crispy and perfectly salted. When in season, the squash soup is a do not miss. The presentation is part of its charm. We have a GF family member and the bowls are always an excellent choice for her. The specials are always a treat. This weekend we had pasta with scallops! *chefs kiss* I will dream about those scallops for days.

Not great. I was excited to try as others gave good reviews. 2.5/5 Here's what was good: -cowboy burger -quick service Things I didn't like: -teriyaki stir fry was incredibly sweet. It's like they just made a brown sugar sauce and that made it really hard to eat. -fries were undercooked: another couple minutes would have been better. Some were super salty, too. -cheese curds came with marinara? I would prefer the option for ranch as well. Cheese curds were about what you expect. -We were charged for the wrong beer. When I asked about it he said, I'm take the dollar off. Instead of taking the dollar off they just added a "credit card fee". Fine if you have a credit card fee, but you need to state on the menu that cards have a fee. I want to give this a 2.5/5. Hopefully they continue to make improvements because I could see it being popular with tourists for the cave.

Estelle's is a unique and very tasty eatery! Today i stopped and the soup of the day- a chicken black bean chili I ordered. It arrived presented beautifully and was outstanding! The chicken had seasoning and it was prepared separately so as to keep its seasoning and rhe corn and beans added a great mix of flavor. While eating the chili the chef came out and talked about my meal order. i had ordered the southwest chicken rice bowl. He advised its on the sane flavor profile as the chili and offered some other suggestions to enhance my dining experience. That is what I call awesome service!! I ordere the goat cheese and raspberry jam burger... you will not be disappointed as this burger was soo flavorful and cooked a prefect medium rare and still have a crisp outside... thank you soo much chef!!!

One of our favorite places to eat in the entire state. My husband damn near jumps for joy if we need to go back to my hometown, and demands that we work a visit to Estelle's into our itinerary. He will rave about the burger to anyone who will listen, I usually rave about the squash soup (I think it might be seasonal) and the pork bites. During our last visit we shared a brisket sandwich and it was incredible. If you live out of town, or in the metro, and are looking for a lovely drive with an incredible meal at the end, consider traveling down the Mississippi River Valley (Lake City, Winona, La Crosse) and then cutting over to Harmony for an amazing meal at Estelle's (there's other fun stuff to do in town, too - tour Niagara Cave, ride the bike trail, take an Amish Tour or just purchase some farm fresh produce from them to take home), then head back home on Hwy 52 north to the Twin Cities. It's a beautiful drive and you won't regret it! Fun fact: I lived above this restaurant when I was young (my Dad owned a bar where Estelle's now is) and it's really fun for me to go back and see how they have renovated this space and made it into such a gem in the community. Both Heidi, Matt and their team are doing an incredible job! Keep it up.

Disappointed... we had read about Estelle's in the paper and made a day of biking the trails and coming here for a late lunch. The environment was nice inside and we ate on the patio. I ordered the Frenchy burger, my dad ordered the Swiss, and my mom had the chicken salad. The burgers presentation was very nice, but as soon as I cut it in half I realized it was not cooked medium it was well done. I gave it the benefit of the doubt and eat an few bits and could not get over the texture of the hamburger. It had the consistency of a hard meat ball patty and salty. Very salty. My dad had the same problem with his and my mom's chicken salad was okay nothing spectacular. If your going to spend the $45.00, order something else. We were so disappointed.

Amazing food!! Staff is great. We are so lucky to be so close to this fantastic food. The pasta and pork nuggets are a must. Mike got the beef short ribs last evening and was the best he's ever had. He was in love with the steam veggies and the extra crunch from the calarabi set them apart from anything he has had. The mushroom and Swiss was so good I ate the entire burger and I never do. Can't say enough about this place. Great atmosphere.