Top Rated Restaurants in Stillwater, Minnesota

Stillwater, Minnesota is a scenic historic town just twenty miles from the Twin Cities city of St. Paul, Minnesota. Stillwater is on the border of the Illinois / Wisconsin state line. The City, which was a prosperous logging town in the 1800,'s became known as the "Birthplace of Minnesota" in 1848, when 61 delegates gathered to draft a petition requesting the U.S. Congress to recognize a new territory to be named Minnesota. The Minnesota territory was established as a result of this petition.'

The dense forested land along the rich river valley provided the lumber for the Victorian mansions that were occupied by wealthy townspeople. Many of the historic buildings from the prosperous Victorian era are still in Stillwater.

Stillwater has been named one of the best destinations for a Midwestern getaway vacation. Following are some of the best restaurants in Stillwater.

Minnesota Zephyr Limited
601 North Main Street
Stillwater, MN
651-430-3000
The Minnesota Zephyr is an elegant dining rain offering a chance to experience a 1940's style dinner on a train. The Minnesota Zephyr has five restored dining cars, each decorated differently. The dining cars recreate the elegant dining experiences of a more formal era. The train travels through the beautiful St. Croix Valley, for a three and one-half hour journey. The train boards in Stillwater and travels along the river and past bluffs. The train departs from the Stillwater Depot. Waiting guests can relax with a drink at the Martini bar before the trip. There is a gift shop with souvenirs.

Guests are seated in one for the five romantic dining cars, which are all elegantly decorated. AS the train travels along it's scenic route, guest are served an outstanding five-course meal to the sounds of the greatest musical hits of the 40's and 50's the tables are set with white linens, fine china and candles.