St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week 2025 is May 11-17, 2025!
Visit Greater St. Cloud invites you on a culinary adventure during St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week! From delectable dishes and refreshing drinks to the unique atmosphere of each venue, Restaurant Week is the perfect opportunity to explore the diverse and delicious dining scene in Greater St. Cloud. Each day highlights a different culinary category, showcasing a variety of local restaurants. And that’s not all – we’re giving away a $50 restaurant gift card every day of Restaurant Week, totaling seven chances to win! (Enter to win below). Join us for a week of supporting local businesses, discovering new favorite flavors, and most importantly, enjoying some truly incredible food.
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THE CATEGORIES
Local restaurants selected one menu item to submit for one of the following categories. Click on the heading of each category to see the menu items in that category (COMING MID APRIL).
SUNDAY: Mom’s Favorites
This category celebrates the heartwarming, comforting dishes that remind you of Mom’s kitchen and those special meals shared around the family table. Think classic recipes passed down through generations, familiar flavors prepared with love, and those dishes Mom always made best. From pot roast and chicken pot pie to her famous apple crisp or that lasagna she makes every holiday, this category is a culinary tribute to all the amazing moms out there. It’s a taste of nostalgia, home-cooked goodness, and a perfect way to show Mom how much you appreciate her. Because let’s face it, Mom’s cooking is always the best.
MONDAY: Vegan/Vegetarian Vibes
Plants are having a moment, and this category proves it. Forget sad salads and rabbit food – we’re talking creative, flavorful vegan and vegetarian dishes that will make even the most dedicated carnivore reconsider their life choices. From mind-blowing veggie burgers to curries bursting with flavor, this category is a celebration of the delicious possibilities of plant-based cuisine.
TUESDAY: Kid-Friendly
Dining out with kids doesn’t have to be a nightmare. This category highlights restaurants that understand the delicate balance between feeding picky eaters and maintaining your sanity. Think classic kid-approved meals (chicken nuggets, pizza, you know the drill) alongside some slightly more adventurous options for the brave little foodies. Bonus points for crayons and high chairs!
WEDNESDAY: Uffda…Tastes Like Minnesota
This category is a love letter to the quirky and delicious food traditions of Minnesota, with a special emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. We’re celebrating the flavors of the North Star State, showcasing the bounty of our farmers, producers, and artisans. Think walleye so fresh it practically jumped on your plate (and maybe came from a local lake!), lefse made with Minnesota potatoes, and hotdish featuring locally raised beef and veggies from nearby farms. We’re talking wild rice dishes, perhaps a blueberry buckle made with berries from up north, and maybe even a craft beer brewed right here in the state. It’s the kind of food that makes you want to say “uffda” in the best way possible, and celebrate the amazing food that comes from right here in Minnesota. It’s a taste of Minnesota pride, with a focus on supporting our local community.
THURSDAY: Meat Lover’s Paradise
Warning: This category is not for the faint of heart. We’re talking serious meat sweats, folks. Juicy steaks, smoky ribs, burgers piled high with toppings – it’s a carnivore’s dream come true. If you consider ketchup a vegetable, this is your category.
FRIDAY: Fully Loaded
Go big or go home! This category is all about those over-the-top, indulgent dishes that are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings (and maybe give you a food coma). Think loaded nachos that could feed a whole crew, decadent desserts that are basically edible art, and burgers so tall you need a separate jaw just to eat them. It’s the culinary equivalent of wearing your stretchy pants.
SATURDAY: Owner’s Recommendations
As a parent, you’re not allowed to have a favorite child (or so they say). But as a chef or restaurant owner? All bets are off. This category gives you a peek behind the curtain, showcasing the dishes you’re most passionate about. These are the culinary creations you’ve poured your heart and soul into, the ones that make your tastebuds sing, the dishes you believe best represent your restaurant’s culinary philosophy. It’s like getting a personal recommendation from the chef, except you don’t have to awkwardly ask them at your table.
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