Neisen's Riverside Sports Bar, just west of the Minnesota River along Hwy 99, offers a large selection of beers on tap, as well as an eclectic menu of traditional bar foods like burgers, pizza, and fish and chips. You can even stop by in the morning and grab breakfast.
Olives Restaurant in Mankato offers fine Mediterranean and American dining. The unique fare and pleasant atmosphere at this local original make Olives a great dining experience.
A long-time staple of Old Town Mankato, the Oleander Saloon or Ole offers a full bar, menu, and pizza. Newly remodeled, the Ole still has that Old Town feel.