Muddy Waters Bar & Grill

First timer! Food was delicious. From the Baked Brie to the House Smoked Prime Rib (Fri + Sat special!) and the mouth watering Cajun Penne Pasta. 🤤 YUM! We will definitely make the drive from the Twin Cities for this again and again. Wrapped the night with a tasty chocolate martini!

Service A1. Server was super nice. Atmosphere was great, nice day. Good tunes the live band was playing. The steak bites were strange. had like a cinnamon flavor or something. meh. $15. Appetizer. Wings were alright. just kinda expensive for food that’s not to perfection.

My wife and I had the French Dip and the Cajun Chicken. Both were amazing! The French fries are serious contenders as a McDonald's look/taste alike. Great views of the river as well!

Great deck for enjoying the river view. We didn't eat but the food looked great. We will definitely go back.

My husband and I finally visited Muddy Waters for our anniversary this weekend, and it was awesome! Our server (I think her name was Hailey) was one of the best servers we've had in a long time at any restaurant! She kept us updated when the kitchen was a little busy, and checked up on us just the right amount. My husband and I both ordered a blackberry smash for our drink, but they were out of one of the ingredients, but they asked if we would like a substitute for it. We both said yes, and it was amazing! We'll have to go back to see how the original drink is! We also ordered the smoked salmon appetizer and a flatbread Mediterranean pizza to share. Not only was the food delicious, but the amount of food we got for the price was really reasonable! We will definitely be back again, hopefully for some Sunday Blues music!

We ended up stopping here for lunch by happenstance while on a motorcycle ride. The highlight of our meal was definitely the baked brie. We could not believe how good this appetizer was! I want to visit this restaurant again just for this. This restaurant seems small from the front, but opens up to beautiful open patio seating looking over the river in the back. We didn't have a reservation so we sat in the bar. Next time we will plan ahead! The service was impeccable. If you are in the area, you can't go wrong choosing to eat here!

I gave the overall of 4 only because we entered from the boat side on the lake, and it is entirely stairs to go up 3 or 4 levels. And I myself cannot walk very far. Or climb stairs, because I am handicapped. From this side, there is no handicap access. There might be from the other side. Ugly restaurant, I am not sure. But a 5 star for everything else. Their food is very tasty. Their service was excellent, very kind. Very prompt and the atmosphere. How can you go wrong sitting outside by the lake with a live band?! When you are outside by the week, the menu is limited. If you go inside and upstairs, they have a larger upscale menu. The food we did have was very good. The burger was literally the best burger I have ever had in my life!!! Their cheese curds were so soft and smooth. And melt in your mouth good! The rest of my family very much. Enjoyed their wings said they had a lot of flavor. They had these crazy tater tots that were round and flat extra crispy, very tasty. But I think the very best thing they had was their very unique ranch. I am very picky about my ranch. And this was excellent! I couldn't get enough. I had it on everything!

For outdoor dining, Muddy Waters is hard to beat with its two levels of decks overlooking the river. There is limited boat parking below the restaurant, which makes a trip by boat quite easy. You can watch the lift bridge go up and down and the train was fun for the children. The service was friendly and prompt. I ordered a Muddy Waters Salad not expecting much for the food. The salad was pretty fresh and the dressing seemed to be made in house which was great. They use disposable cups and disposable napkins, which is pretty disappointing for a sit down restaurant and made it feel a bit lower end because of that.

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.

Location! Assessable from the boat. Pepperoni flatbread was very cheesy. River cruising this is a usual stop

The basic burgers were very good, and the tot rings were outstanding. Service was good at 3:00 in the afternoon. We sat on patio to enjoy the view but they need to create more shade, the umbrellas weren't cutting it.

Very convenient. It's right by my house. My friends and I enjoy it very much. Service is great and prompt. Ambiance is great as well.

This restaurant is an excellent homage to the great Muddy Waters. Terrific food, atmosphere, and ambiance. Muddy's soul shines bright throughout.

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.

Either understaffed or just rude. We stop in for a quick bite and beer, we told to seat ourselves. Waited over 20 minutes to even get menus. Staff walked by numerous times. We left after 20 minutes. Used to be a fun place.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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!!

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

Wow, did this place go to shit! This use to be one of our favorites. Steaks are tough as hell! Over cooked potatoes! Someone needs to show them how to clean and cook shrimp!! Very, very disappointed

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

Worst service I have ever experienced. Told we were next then gave our table to someone else. Came with our family and waited 2 hours. Spoke to a manager who basically told us too freaking bad. If this is how you treat customers I do not know how you are still in business.

Although we didn't get a spot on the patio, the curds and Bloody Mary hit the spot. Nice team and great jumping off point for some fall leaves. Fabulous dips for the cheese curds and although I am not usually a fan of homemade Bloody Mary mix, they did a solid job.

Wow. Stopped for a late lunch on a Monday afternoon. I hade the prime rib chili and it was great. Big chunks of tender prime rib in a just spicy enough chili. I could eat that every day. My husband had the Rueben and said it was the best he's had in a long time. We will definitely go back. Have to mention the decor. It hard to compete with a view of the st Croix river but the ceiling covered in ornaments was hard to look away from. Go check it out before they come down in February. Great place for a date night and a Christmas light tour.

Ordered Cajun hamburger there was nothing Cajun about it unseasoned added Tabasco sauce to give it flavor. Would order the fries again but that's all.

Awful food, awful service. We were left alone to fend for ourselves. Server didn't know menu at all. Best to avoid!

So cool we sat on the patio and the view was so nice! Atmosphere is awesome very busy and all the food was amazing! We will be back next time we are in town! We got all 3 corses and they were all perfect! The chicken pasta is great!

My husband and I have been here several times. The best thing about Muddy Waters is really the fantastic wait staff and patio, although the food is not usually disappointing either. We have had burgers, french dip, and the BB King Salad. The salad is not as good as it used to be; not as many shrimp, etc.. The burgers are always great as are the sandwiches and specials. And the mojito's are fabulous; I've tried the huckleberry and plain ones, as well as some red wine. We will definitely keep coming here; even in the winter since we live so close.

I wasn't expecting much more than a typical pub night at Muddy Waters just based on my one prior summer patio happy hour experience, but this place surprised me tonight! We went with another couple for dinner on a weekend, and felt the food quality was better than other restaurants known for fine dining. We sat at the oversized corner table in the bar side, which was casual and cozy. Our server was engaging and always there at the right moment. Simply stated, the food was really, really good! My husband had the bone-in ribeye with au gratin potatoes. OMG those potatoes! Steak was cooked perfectly. I had the scallops and can't say enough about the nice char, and buttery sauce. The texture and flavor... some of the best scallops I've had! Not bitter. Soft and melted in my mouth with crunchy bacon on top. The broccolini and cole slaw sides were tasty as well, nicely seasoned. The parm crusted walleye was also a hit. We tried 2 desserts and couldn't pick a fav between the vanilla cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake. I'm a big fan!!

This place doesn't follow Wisconsin Covid mask rules shame on me. I should have left. I only read the top of the sign that they followed the mask rules. When I left. I read it more carefully. It said they assume if you entered without a mask you had health reasons. Everyone in the entire place had health reasons. Servers included. We were outside. It was 3:45 so it hadn't started to get crowded. The food was good but the flies were unbearable so it made eating unpleasant to say the least. Beautiful patio but for sure I will never return. Pandemic or not. If this is how they play following government rules, I can only imagine which other health code violations they break. I ate half portion, left rest behind and ran leaving most of my cocktail. Really, they deserve zero stars.

Good service . Limited menu but tasty. We'll be back. Stay tuned. Disappointing dessert collection but meal choice was good.

We were initially going to go across the street to Lucille's but since this is my favorite place to eat at Prescott I decided to leave there and come to muddy waters since it's my birthday. Kim was our server, we order the wings with Jamaican sauce on them and they were delicious. Then for our entrees we ordered the pepper steak and the pecan crusted chicken breast. The chicken didn't have very much taste it was pretty bland. Our server Kim came back and I told her I was very displeased with it and she told me that it was prepared right and that I would have to still pay for it. She didn't eat what I did so I feel she should have listened to what I was telling her. Also the steak as you see in the photo was not medium, so we took one for the team because we did not get what we thought we were paying for. I have come here numerous times and never had a bad experience until now. Kim was rude and very abrasive, I will probably not return. Thanks for ruining my birthday

Have a drink. Grab a beer. Enjoy the patio. Stick to the childrens cheesburger or any other inexpensive entree. The rest of the menu leaves a lot to be desired. I had the muffuletta : stay away, it's a salami and ham sandwich served as a soggy mess with too much mayonnaise. The portobello / mozzarella capers salad was a waste for $11.95 it had about 8 mozzarella pearls (think raspberry sized) and about 8 halves of cherry tomato with an uninspired soggy portobello / balsamic mix on top of spring greens. Great view. Great patio. Again stick with drinks and ambiance but the food is really uninspired. Would not repeat for dinner or lunch.

It is still a four But it's time for an update Hmmm....borderline five Not to be confused with the Muddy Waters in Uptown Minneapolis, but the quality is on par IMHO. I'm not a huge fan of eating outdoors and never have been, but if you are then Muddy Waters in Prescott is quite the treat. They have a gigantic multi-level patio on the backside of the restaurant which overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers. Prescott seems to get a ton of motorcycle traffic, but the riders usually seem to go to No Name or Broad Street. Muddy Waters gets more of the boaters, locals and Twin Cities folks who are in Prescott that don't want to go to a biker bar. I have nothing against bikers, just not my bag. The food is spendy given the competition in Prescott, but I think it is worth the extra greenbacks. Had to go back to my standby the Muffuletta sandwich today. So good! Get this if you go here! If you don't like olives, ask them to hold the olive spread but it is what got me to change my opinion on olives. Now, I will get green olives on pizza and I used to despise them. One gripe is only four or five beers on tap. At least one of them is among my favorite - Rush River Unforgiven. I think the guy who came and bothered me about my Winnipeg Jets T-Shirt when I was sitting with my niece maybe had a few too many brewskies. Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't bother someone at a Twin Cities bar for wearing Blackhawks gear. You do get some manners problems in the TC exurbs.

My wife and I had dinner last night at this restaurant. She ordered the walleye with pecan crust, augratin potatoes. What arrived was apiece of fish about 4 inches long, 1/8 inch thick. The potatoes consisted of 6 pieces about 1inch cube. All for 26 dollars. A week before, there was an attempt to call and email the restaurant about the menu with no response from the restaurant. The server was very attentive

Muddy Waters has been a Memorial Day tradition for many years, getting there early, before the music starts, to ensure we get a table. We invited friends to sit with us and ordered food and drinks. Other friends stood by the table and ordered cocktails from it. In other words, we were "paying customers". After 2 hours we were told to evacuate the table as it was needed for someone else. We had intended to continue to dance and order more drinks. In the past, we recommended Muddy Waters as a fun place but we won't anymore, and we won't be back.

Food, service and ambiance were great! Great prices. River view and boat access. Our server was wonderful!

I've come here frequently over the years and it's always great! All around! Super cool atmosphere, great decor that changes seasonally, and inside or outside seating. They even have music sometimes but I don't go them cuz it gets real busy at that time. I eat a vegan, gluten free diet and this last visit I had the Portabella Mushroom plate and it was delicious! The mushroom was grilled excellent and the drinks were amazing! They always fill your glasses full and have an incredible selection of wines! Their staff is very knowledgeable about ALL the menus. Don't bother with other places across the street( Lucilles) Come here!!

Service with a smile, great clean atmosphere, and good food at a good price. What more could you ask for?

Well - parking might be tricky, but it's never been too bad when I've been in this area. The staff were all certainly pleasant and the pricing and selection were both good. However, the tomato soup was amazing - WOW - simply the best tomato soup I've ever had - including my own. The salad - was as expected - normal, but very fresh - I guess a bit more dressing would have been better! Overall - this place rocked it and eating outside was a plus!

This is a great place to spend time on a deck with friends even in the heat. Great atmosphere and great service. The food prices were all over the board but enjoyed my burger and beer.

Had the fish platter fried and it was so dry, scallop potatoes were no so good. What happened with the quality food? Great patio

Took the misses out and ended up across the River. It is a small place and when the hostess tried to seat me in a booth it did not work so well ! We where quickly reseated on a table and it was great! The waitress was very nice and helpful and fun to talk to. The food was very good and we had fun. The ceiling decoration was very special and fun ! All in all a fun experience unless you need to sit in a booth

Food is fine but it's overpriced and the service we had was garbage. Took forever to even meet our waitress and get waters on the table. Then, each time she walked alway from the table she was gone for the longest. Took way too long to get anything done. Tonight there was music playing that was really good but way too loud! We were happy when the band took a break, this was the only time we could chat with our friends at the table. When the music was playing, it was literally concert level sound. Making it impossible to hear each other talking at the same table.

If you're ever in Prescott, WI - Muddy Waters is a must stop. Especially if it is a nice summer afternoon. My friend and I stopped in on a sunny Sunday night to sit on their patio. They have three decks of patio with a live band playing. Drinks: I opted to try a Moscow Mule. It was just how I love them. I also had two Spotted Cow, because hey I was in Wisconsin. Food: My friend and I were not too hungry so we split two apps. We had the cheese curds and the Thai Lettuce Wraps. The cheese curds were awesome and there was a huge plate of them. When you're in Wisconsin, they do not wimp out on the cheese curds. The Thai Lettuce Wraps were delicious. The pork was very tender and just fell apart. It was served with a really good peanut sauce that was not over powering. I would definitely order it again. Service was really great. Our server was very attentive and always refilling our drinks. I will be back!

My family and I went to Muddy Waters to enjoy lunch out in their patio area. We did not have reservations but were quickly seated outside. We had five adults and one toddler. The staff did everything and more to help us find a great spot and a wonderful view of the river, the boats and the big train that passed us. My toddler loved it! The good was scrumptious. We enjoyed the baked brie as an appetizer. Delicious and good to share with 1-2 adults. For lunch, I ordered a salad which was light and delicious. My husband ordered the french onion with cottage cheese. He really enjoyed it, well as much as I could tell when he was silently devouring his lunch. Everyone else in my party were quite content with their orders and we spent the majority of the time admiring our awesome view from the patio. They also had a great kids menu with varying selections such as a burger, chicken tenders, grilled cheese, etc. Yummy options! I would definitely recommend to family/friends! Can't wait to be back. Only recommendation is to have a changing table in both restrooms (male and female).

Been here twice and had great experiences both times. Great location right on the river. Really fun atmosphere and good service. Nice menu with lots of variety. Favorite so far has been the fish. Will definitely be back!

I come here every few months when in the area with family. It's my all time fave place for ordering steak bites and the smoked salmon plate. Whether eating and drinking at the bar or If you can manage to find room on the back patio, it's always been a great experience. Also the drinks are top notch. A wide variety of unique and flavorful concoctions. This place does a awesome job from the hostess down the table bus person. The customer service is exemplary. My only complaint is that I don't live closer. See you all again soon!

Sunday afternoon on the river, listening to good Blues, with friends and drinking beer. That was all the best part. The food was average at best. The tortilla chips were home made and the and okay. The guacamole tasted fine - but again, just average. For $10.95 for chips and guac, I would have expected more. The friends had the artichoke dip, and it was extremely salty and the garlic was over powering. We decided someone was heavy handed on the garlic salt. I then ordered a flat bread pizza for dinner, with balsamic, onion, blue cheese, etc. It was okay. I did not eat it all, and shared it. As one person asked, "would you order this again, we all agreed to a NO!" For this establishment, the prices seemed a bit high. We all mentioned that $47.95 for a Rib Eye seemed high, for an establishment like this one, so we all passed on that. My table partners ended up with salad and half order of ribs. The ribs, I was told were good. I will go back for the beers and music, but will probably not eat there again. The prices and quality of food do not match up.

Steak bites, cheese curds and the Texas sky-tini were all awesome! I love this place and can't wait to come back when it's a little warmer and sit out on the deck!

Drove from Houston to Hastings Mn. for work and had a sudden urge to cross the river for some Wisconsin Cheese Curds. After getting some rest and a quick Yelp search, came across this place... Food and drinks looked good and to no surprise, they had cheese curds! Also, being a Muddy Waters fan, I HAD to make the stop... I made the 15min drive, and arrived at the front door. The front entrance looked like it was going to be a small place, but the hostess walked me through the inside dining area out to the huge outdoor patio area overlooking the river. The view was nice but I was weary when it started to rain... luckily it was a brief drizzle and was able to continue without issue. Ordered a local beer on tap and some Curds. The beer was cold and the curds were hot, and melty, served with a homemade garlic and green onion dip and a homemade tomato/marinara sauce. They were great, and did not disappoint. Main course was off the dinner menu, it was a Full rack of Baby back ribs, half Jamaican Jerk, half BBQ with a gratin potatoes and slaw. The ribs were slightly overcooked (for my taste) but still good and served with extra sauce on the side. And the potatoes were diced baby reds with a tasty cheese sauce and finished in the broiler. (I could order just the potatoes and be happy!) Wife had the Cajun chicken pasta with Ciabatta bread, which was loaded with flavor and well portioned. She had the Patron Margarita and it was well made. All in all, we had a great experience, our server Jenna was sweet and took time to answer any questions we had. Would love to come back! Loved the Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, and other Blues legends music that was played too! Great ambiance.

Delicious salmon appetizer with crusty bread and dill cream cheese spread one of the best outside decks in the area.

We stopped and told the cheerful hostess we wanted to sit outside. She gave us 3 options. 1. Roof - order drinks at the bar and sip them on the roof. 2. Main level - dinner served outside. "Upscale" meat and seafood. 3. Lower level outside - bar type food. A bar was located on levels 2 &3. We picked option number 3. If the hostess hadn't warned us that food and drinks were different on the levels... we wouldn't have known. While sitting on the table in the hot sun, everything looks identical. They pack the tables, some with umbrellas, in like sardines. I was WAY less than impressed with the d-bag table of 3 guys next to us that moved the high top table, umbrella with stand, AND stools over so it'd block the sun for THEM, however, allowing it to blind me. That's certainly not the fault of Muddy Waters though, I guess. Food and bevies were great! I ordered the lemon drop martini and it did not disappoint. We shared the cheese curds and veggie egg rolls. Curds were good, albeit average. Egg rolls were decent, but over priced for the small amount. Get the 'beef bites' or whatever they're called. It seemed like everyone around us ordered them and they looked amazing. I was drooling at the table. Service was prompt and polite. We'll be back because the view. Oh man. The view can't be beat! Also, the food and drink, obvi.

A friend of mine in Hastings, MN took me to this place. I'm from "Deep Down in Florida" and had no idea what I was in for. He didn't mention where we were going or the name. Now I'm a blues fanatic - so when we arrived and I saw the name Muddy Waters - I said "This is my kind of place. I like it already". I had to get a snapshot inside next to the picture of Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters and Junior Wells. The food here was EXCELLENT. When in Wisconsin... well, we had to try the fried cheese curds. So good! Blues legends like BB King and Eric Clapton have their own salads named after them here... but I opted for the French Dip sandwich. Now, Muddy said he "Can't Be Satisfied"... but I bet he never tried the French Dip here! It was unlike any other French Dip I've ever had. Instead of your typical thinly-sliced roast beef... this had large, juicy chunks of pot roast-style beef on the sandwich. It was so flavorful and juicy - it didn't even NEED the au jus... but I indulged anyway. My wife had a blackened Cajun chicken sandwich - topped with tasty peppers and cheese. Also very good. And the blues music they played was the perfect touch... along with sitting outdoors right on the river on a nice summer day. We went on a weekday afternoon... but I thought this would be a great place to go drink some beers and listen to live blues music on a Sunday afternoon. I'd like to come back one day and do just that! Keep it up, Muddy Waters... you've definitely "Got your Mojo Workin"!