Scarlet Kitchen & Bar

I loved this place. We had a chance of rain the day we went - Table of ten, so we had to stay inside. However our table was made with broken pieces of pottery with epoxy over it. Very cool table. Tons of fresh flowers throughout restaurant. Large menu options, each dish very eye pleasing and delicious. Save room for the desserts…..so good, all of them. Great service and delicious food. We will be back.

We enjoyed our visit on a Saturday morning. The food was good (they had gluten free options), service great, ambience great. They were not serving meals on the beautiful deck and I look forward to going back in the summer to enjoy a meal in the deck with views of the Mississippi.

The staff are kind and accommodating. The food was excellent. Got the Crab Rangoon dip with pita bread as a starter and I could've just eaten that on its own for the whole meal, it was that good. The various seating options are nice as well. Being able to have a meal and overlook the Mississipi River adds a lovely vibe.

The restaurant is located inside the hotel, offering a pleasant atmosphere and a wonderful view if you choose to sit outside. The food is average; my chicken caprese sandwich was beautifully presented, but the chicken itself was dry, the edges overly charred, and completely lacking in flavor. My husband, however, found his open-faced sandwich quite tasty. Prices are reasonable, and overall, it is worth a visit.

Wonderful restaurant. We had lunch here on the first day of spring on March 20, 2025. The pot roast was said to have been cooked for 16 hours was delicious, seemingly worth every minute of the 16 hours. The bourbon pecan pie was the best ever. The coffee was excellent. All in all a great lunch. Service was good.

What could be better than a girl’s day out?! Nothing! And lunchtime on a Friday led us to visit Scarlet Kitchen & Bar. It was quite busy when we arrived (the patio was hopping) but we were seated inside near the windows. It was very bright and airy inside. Beverly was our server and she was the absolute sweetest! She was as attentive as possible with the busyness of the restaurant and gave us great recommendations. I started with a mango margarita and my friend had the blackberry margarita. Both of the drinks were yummy and refreshing. We then ordered the crab rangoon dip and the BLTA with fries to share. This is where I marked down stars in my review for service— the food took over 45 minutes to come out!! It was a good thing we were there for a leisurely lunch because that is a long time to wait for food. The food itself was all very tasty— the crab dip was hot and it worked well with the fried naan bread it was served with. The BLTA was balanced and the jalapeño bacon gave it a nice kick. The multi-grain bread it was served on held up well to the sandwich. The French fries were also perfectly hot and crispy. Overall, we enjoyed our visit to Scarlet and would return— the fantastic flavors in the food made up for the lack of speed from the kitchen.

Scarlet Kitchen is a very nice restaurant inside the St.James hotel. There is currently some outside construction going on, so the entrance is on the side street. They have a great menu and service is excellent!

Super cool spot in a beautiful historic hotel. The restaurant was busy on a Friday evening, definitely recommend having a reservation or calling in advance to check the wait time. We put our names in and got a table about 1.5 hours later, which was totally fine for us! The food was delicious, and our server Patrick was fantastic and so friendly. :) highly recommend this spot for dinner (and I've heard they have incredible brunch too!). We loved the cheese curds and brussel sprouts appetizers!

Beautiful restaurant with good food. The soup needed a pinch of salt but it was delicious. The service needed to be worked when entering the front door. This restaurant is in the beautiful historical hotel in Red Wing, MN

I tried stopping in here on a Friday afternoon at 2PM ( so not a prime dining time), and the wait for a table was over an hour. So my advice is to come here with a reservation. I was disappointed, because I really wanted to give this place a try since I was in town. I'll have to plan ahead next time. The food must be good here; the place was packed. TIP: there was construction going on, and it was hard to find how to navigate and find the restaurant. We ended up walking around two or three sides of the hotel, and then were able to enter through the parking garage, and then had to walk up a level, and then walk around the lobby and to the back to find it. Having the front of the hotel roped off from construction made finding the restaurant quite the scavenger hunt!

Anika was full of smiles as she greeted us. Lovely spot overlooking the river in the beautiful St. James Hotel. No matter what we prefer, options never disappoint. Today 3 of us shared an awesome pretzel, Caesar Salad with shrimp, Poke Bowl with Ahi Tuna and Chicken Wild Rice Soup. Doesn't get any better than that.

"As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again." (Scarlett O'hara) Don your best green-velvet curtain dress and pack a healthy appetite that Ashley Wilkes would approve of when visiting the Scarlet Kitchen. Fiddle-dee-dee! You'll never be hungry again after eating here as the portions are huge, and the desserts will call your name if there's an ounce of space left in your stomach. Located inside the historic St. James Hotel, this restaurant is a beautiful upgrade from the old Veranda. The casual classy ambiance is perfect for a business lunch, a gal pal brunch date, organizing a Tokyo prison break with Bill Murray, or enjoying patio views of the riverfront with Colin Jost. The globally-inspired menu changes periodically, is sourced with local ingredients, and includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. My favorite dish on the current menu is the Curry Mahi-Mahi. It is moist, flaky, flavorful, and mildly spicy, paired beautifully with a ginger rice. The Mongolian Beef in Green Curry is also wonderful, with a spicy kick that Genghis himself would be proud of! Overall, the Scarlet Kitchen is a great place to dine no matter the occasion. But as Mammy said to Scarlett, "Now don't eat too fast. Ain't no need a having for it come right back up again!"

Breakfast was wonderful. Great flavors, hearty portions and attentive waitstaff. The atmosphere was relaxed yet luxurious.

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.

I ordered the charcuterie board and an iced tea, just before sunset. What a beautiful setting, outside on the patio. A wonderful view of the sunset. The charcuterie board, which I've ordered at several different restaurants, was excellent. A super nice blend of different cheeses and meats and sweet. $25 seems steep, but it well can serve four people as an appetizer, or more than enough for one person as an entrée. I also had an excellent server. The inside restaurant is very well decorated, and would not disappoint.

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

We stayed at The St. James Hotel years ago and remembered it fondly so wanted to go back to enjoy a meal there while in town. We were extremely happy with our lunch choices! We ordered the crab Rangoon appetizer with extra pita and then just split a fish sandwich with fries. Both were done perfectly, and served promptly. So happy to have another fond memory here!

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.

The two salads we ordered were slow in coming and we were offered two different ones midway through our wait, Our waitress was blissfully unaware that her server had made the mistake. Passing trains damped conversation

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.

Here with family last week for breakfast. Thr food was wonderful. The hotel is lovely. We sat ouside on a beautiful day. Highly recommend.

Called to make a reservation for later this morning for my family... someone answered the phone and told me to wait so I did, then a different lady came on the phone and had a really rude attitude from the start. I explained how many adults and kids and she was so nasty to me and disrespectful. She said she can't accommodate at one table with kids so I asked for two tables and she again was rude, sighed and said she would not split us up. I asked what time was the next available for us to be accommodated and she refused to give me a time. I was trying to problem solve and this lady was not trying to help whatsoever she'd rather lose a returning customer. What a nasty way to speak to people. I will not be back after this experience.

We had the Salmon and was perfect. Just enough and not too much. We had room for dessert which we shared and the pistachio cake was perfect and drizzled with honey. Wasn't too sweet. We went at 3 pm with no reservation and got in right away. Atmosphere was nice, but still felt comfortable in shorts and nice shirt.

Server and chef patiently responded to questions about allergens. Food is not a farm to table operation but standard American fare. View of river from some tables.

The service was terrible. We waited an hour for food and our waitress point blank said that she had too many tables and didn't have the capacity for us. I will never recommend.

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!

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.

My wife and I were in Red Wing last week and we thought we would try dinner at the St. James Hotel. Our meals were outstanding, and our waiter , Patrick, was friendly and knowledgeable. I had the steak and fries, and my wife had a grilled salmon on a salad. Both, again , were outstanding. I rarely leave reviews, but my wife and I both agreed to follow up, and leave this review. Recommended highly.

Beautifully decorated for the holidays, Scarlet Kitchen and Bar was warm and welcoming. We had reservations and I'm glad we did because it was hopping on a Wednesday night. We were there before a Sheldon Theatre show so I suspect that could have been a reason for a busy crowd. I chose a glass of Malbec wine and the salmon for my entree. Husband had a cup of wild rice soup and the shepard's pie. I loved my meal. The salmon had a slightly charred outer layer but was perfectly cooked inside. It was served with pilaf mixed with veggies. It was light and very tasty. Husband loved the wild rice soup. He gets this often in restaurants so he knows a good one when he tastes it. He thought the Shepard's pie was good but would have liked it better if the lamb was more chunkier in the dish and not just part of the stew. Service was good. The entire staff was helping each other out because it was so busy. I want to come back in the daylight and check out the beautiful river views.

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

Great food good wait Staff Ilove the selection of wine. Very clean food is fabulous Lynn was our waitress. She is very courteous knows everything about the restaurant. She's wonderful.

Tucked away in small town MN, this was a good find! Drove about an hour based on recommendations, and we were not disappointed with the food. Got the biscuits and gravy and berry toast and it was good! The jalapeño cheddar biscuits were my favorite part of the meal. Giving 3 stars for some fairly interesting differences in the service we received.

For a slice of upscale ambiance in a cozy masonry decorated town. Look no further than the cool appetizer of dragon Rangoon Dip followed by a steak and cojita laced fries. Service has been really friendly, all 3 visits.

*This review is only for the 1 round of drinks we had on the rooftop bar* While hiking at Barn's Bluff we saw, while at the top, a very cool rooftop bar. We decided that upon our decent we would grab a drink before our dinner reservations. It was a beautiful spring afternoon, just warm enough to have a drink outside. We ordered the Summit Pilsner and the ale from Comstock, MI. Both were refreshing. You can see the river standing at the far end of this rooftop bar. Sri was our server and she was great-- quick and friendly. They were playing good music in the background. We could have stayed much longer.

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.

Excellent food, atmosphere and staff. Have been in Red Wing for a week and have dined here 3 times- never disappointed.

Wow! This place was phenomenal. We were in town for work, and made a reservation here. They had a table ready when we got there and had us served pretty quick - great wine and beer options and phenomenal drinks. The food menu was bomb, really cool unique dishes. We started with the spinach artichoke dip which was to die for, the naan pieces were delicious and buttery. Their brussel sprouts pack a ton of flavor. I was between the Mediterranean bowl and the shepherds pie, and went with the latter - it was a great take on the dish. I'm obsessed with polenta, and they made it perfect and crispy on the outside with a delicious, soft center. It was packed full of veggies too. I will absolutely be back when I'm in town. It was an amazing meal with awesome service. Highly recommend.

What a beautiful meal! We stopped in for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. Our server was so kind and attentive, the food was amazing, and the chocolate cake just made the whole meal! Definitely recommend the salmon cakes appetizer and steak and fries. My husband loved the pot roast sandwich as well. Plus the ambience was elegant and classy. Beautiful views of the river as well.

Pleasant restaurant - bright, view of the water and pretty ambiance. Had a lunch meeting here. My colleague had the Jimmy's Smash Burger and she loved it (fries - nothing special). I had the pot roast sandwich - was dry however after having horseradish and ketchup delivered to the table - it helped. Chips were yummy. Will go back.

This restaurant deserves way more high ratings. Not only is it a hidden gem in Red Wing their salads and fries are by far some of the best I have had after dining at numerous restaurants in Minneapolis that are acclaimed. The Cajun shrimp salad was absolutely scrumptious and all the ingredients are so fresh! Not to mention the ambience is great as the restaurant is situated on a rooftop overlooking the park and water in Red Wing. Service is friendly and attentive! We stayed at the St. James hotel and that is why we dined here but I would go to even if you're not a hotel guest!

My wife and I came here for our anniversary dinner and were able to call ahead of time day of to make a reservation for two. We came and were seated right away. All staff was really helpful and our server, in specific, went above and beyond of making our experience wonderful. She gave us really good recommendations for the entree options, and was always checking in regardless of being in charge of many tables. Our food was delicious. We had the charcuterie board, two specials, and the chocolate cheese cake to finish. All of our food came perfectly prepared and over the top (in the best way) in presentation. My wife and I would highly recommend stopping in and getting your fill!! We came back the next day for breakfast and it was equally as positive of an experience and the food was amazing!

The chicken wild rice soup had a good flavor although I only had 1 piece of chicken. Definitely could have used more wait staff.

Food very good. Didn't care for server wearing a COVID mask. Beautiful ambiance and view from the patio.

Went last night for a new years dinner menu. I had the marrow, lobster bisque, and the rib eye. Everything was so salty it made my gums hurt. The chef needs to lay off the salt . $75 for a meal here was probably double what it should have been.

I'm not a "foodie" and I believe those self proclaimed critics are creating lousy restaurants. In trying to please those who believe they have a refined palate, chefs are WAY overdoing a simple meal. This place has a very limited menu. I was tired of burgers/beef, and too hungry for just a salad so I ordered Swedish meatballs. Typically, this dish comes in a gravy served over noodles. These were over seasoned, dry, served on roasted new potatoes and the "gravy" amounted to a light drizzle over the top. It was like it was added for appearance rather than taste. Service was slow. Our waitress was wearing a mask 4 years after the pandemic, which was off putting. I could barely taste any liquor in my cocktail. I had planned on having dessert but the service was so slow that I decided to go to the bar and ask for my check so we could walk down the street for ice cream before the store closed. If you like trendy crap then this place is for you. My wife and I are very generous tippers, usually 30% or more. This girl got 15%.

The flavors are incredible! I had Scarlet delivered to my room in the St. James. The food runner was efficient, helpful and kind. I was brought an entire carafe of Sprite when I ordered 2 glasses, which I felt was extremely sweet and generous. I did not have the full table service experience to judge that, however. My food was under a cloche, so it arrived hot. We ordered Swedish Meatballs and Black Garlic Lamb Pappardelle for dinner. The Swedish Meatballs are not like any I had ever had before. And I have had many! These tasted like a more robust meatball with a stronger, tangier sauce. The sauce was just barely covering the meatballs and mostly covering the fingerling potatoes. It was a delicious, balanced taste. A new way to deliver an overall familiar familiar plate but with new highlights. The lamb was amazing! It was falling apart on its own. The noodles were great. The over all flavor of the dish was green, unless you had a big piece of lamb, though. The dill and Thai basil just leave that fresh taste in your mouth. Such a hardy dish that sits so lightly on your stomach because it is so fresh. A work of magic all its own! We had a bed and breakfast room so we had another delicious delivery before check out: Biscuits and Gravy and Chocolate Nog French Toast. Such different flavors that were teased out and then balanced! The French Toast look like French Toast striped with chocolate but it wasn't. It was covered with the egg mix and then cornflakes. Then the chocolate sugariness was calmed by cinnamon. It was the only thing I needed to eat until dinner! The Biscuits and Gravy I can only give a third hand account of. From what I was told, they were spicy but mixed with cheesy, eggy goodness. The spice was calmed. The dish arrived with a baby bottle of Tabasco and you could see why, though it wasn't necessarily needed. I hope to be back to try out more dishes!

Nice location. Good food and friendly staff Would come again when passing through the area

Not a fan of this place. The menu looks good but it's execution can be spotty. The Red Wing signature Sturdiwheat pancake I ordered came out undercooked and doughy in the middle. The next day I ordered one well cooked and it was hard and dry. When I make these pancakes at home, I have neither of these problems. Wasn't thrilled that they serve raw spinach in their Florentine Benedict, but the fruit and yoghurt parfait looked wonderful. Coffee service is variable, too. Some servers are stingy with it, some not.

We lived in Red Wing for years, and often would go to the Veranda. We returned yesterday and were wowed by the makeover. Staff were attentive and wonderful. The menu is great. I had the Mediterranean bowl, with wonderful sauces and great Falafel My husband had the walleye sandwich and loved the fries as well. Great atmosphere. Not overpriced

The Scarlet's outdoor seating area is the best place to enjoy great food and the Mississippi River in Red Wing.

The wait staff's #1 goal is to get you fed and get you out. Went two weeks ago on a Saturday evening, there were tables available but the two hostesses made sure to make us feel bad about not making a reservation before they seated us. Our server was hurried to the point of being rude, and before we left, around 7:40 pm, they were making a big show of sweeping the floor around us and trying to close up early (there were several other tables of guests still seated at this time too). Two weeks later went again on a Saturday afternoon to catch up with an old friend. Different server got visibly mad when we needed more time before ordering and spent our entire meal being as outwardly rude to us as he could, (wouldn't refill waters, walked up and slapped our checks down on the table without saying a word and left).

This is a very nice place, quaint and stylish.... we went there on a Saturday at 8:10pm, after the rush. The service was a bit slow, but somewhat expected. It took around an hour to get all of our food, but the apps and drinks came out fast enough, just a major gap to the entree's. We got the spinach artichoke dip app. It came out very hot and soupy, however after letting it cool down and thicken, it was great. They say it comes with naan bread, but it was more like triangle fried bread... not a traditional naan as you might expect. Nevertheless, it was good, just wish they put more naan on the dish. We got the steak and fries , and the mushroom risotto. Unfortunately, by the time the food was delivered, the steak was cold and chewy and the risotto was inedible. It was wayyyy too salty and the mushroom slices were chewy afterthoughts thrown on top. The fries however were awesome. Crisp and hot to perfection. Definitely the star of the entrees. For dessert they made an off-menu chocolate martini and it was great! Don't think I would order the same items again, probably just get the burger and fries ! That's all, happy eating.

Back to Scarlet. Red Wing is a nice town for a nice walk or just relax. The Scarlet restaurant is very nice and the view o the Mississippi is nice and the service is great. That is why we were back. We had a bad experience last time but we thought things were improving. On the other hand we forgot about the description of the whole menu. Great ideas but wrong ingredients. Being around at resturants for long time I am seeing more and more and more the tendency of putting into the dishes and uncontrollable amount of hot, indescribable, inexpressible, ridiculously hot spice ingredients in the preparation of the food. The restaurants use as propaganda the "gluten free". Now, the medical situation with gluten affects only 1.4% of the world population but 15% of the world population has peptic ulcer ( GOOGLE it) and 30% of the population gastritis. The hot spices like jalapeños, Cholula, schug, and many more in those quantities will produce more damage. The Celiac disease is not a game nor the rest of the diseases mentioned above. Therefore, please, be more open minded and when preparing the food leave the option, Gluten Free or Spice Hot FREE, thus everybody can enjoy the delicious food, the great service and the beautiful view.

What a fabulous dining experience. We are in flavor Country! And what a surprise that was, tucked away in Red Wing, MN. Both food and service were excellent. The quality and creativity of the food was outstanding. Chef Cory has put together an excellent team and great menus. We stayed at the St James and enjoyed four meals in the Scarlet and each one was exceptional. The biscuits and gravy was far beyond our expectations with some flavorful twists on the traditional version. The charcuterie board was stunning and creative. We had two different salads both of which were lovely and creative. The pork tenderloin was excellent and flavorful with a new take on presentation and flavors. And let me not forget dessert! The pastry chef is amazing and creative as well. Again, what city am I in?

Drinks were awesome, food was disappointing a bit. Salad and Thai noodles were both a bit off. Stale chips, too much dressing and bland flavor for the salad. Thai noodles bland and small portion.

We were so looking forward to the "new" Varanda. But once again the food is not good at all. Please hire a chef to go along with the beautiful outdoor space. Our server Liric was amazing . She was attentive and helpful. I had the shrimp fettuccine and it had very little flavor. My friend had the coconut curry and the color of the dish was very unattractive.