The Blue Boat - Mankato

I really wanted to enjoy this restaurant. The atmosphere is lovely and the drinks are fantastic. However, I have been disappointed with the food every time I have dined here. The last visit, I ordered the pork chops and they were extremely overcooked, making them difficult to chew. The concept is great, but I think they should concentrate on perfecting a few dishes rather than offering many mediocre ones.

This is a great place for a beverage during happy hour, diverse eats you'll find nowhere else in Mankato, and listen to some live music. I know it has only been up and running for a few seasons, but this has quickly become one of my favorites to hang out. Right now we have some complementary popcorn to go with our drinks while watching hockey on the big screen. A live band is jamming away right around the other side. With the vibe, menu, and versatility, there is no other place like this in Mankato.

The food and drinks were great, we had the best Gyoza. Staff is friendly and the overall atmosphere is on point. Coolest bartender ever! Can’t wait to see the show tonight!

The restaurant is gorgeous and the staff is incredibly friendly. It has the potential to be a great location for live music, but it desperately needs some soundproofing to contain the noise. Currently, the sound bounces around the room, making it difficult to enjoy the performance. If this issue could be resolved, it would easily become my top choice for a performance venue.

I went to a show there on Saturday night they only had one register and they were not prepared for how many people that were attending, my suggestion knock out the middle wall to make room for a dance floor, also another register or cash bar.