ST. CROIX RIVER VALLEY RESTAURANTS/INNS

Catfish Cafe and Saloon American
3291 S St. Croix Trail, Afton (612) 436-8883 e-mail: [email protected]. Open daily for lunch and dinners. Great pizzas, hamburgers, soup, sandwiches and daily specials. Espresso, cappuccino and lattes. Eat in or take out. Outdoor seating in the summer.

Dock Cafe American
425 E Nelson St, Stillwater (612) 430-3770 Casual yet elegant dining rooms overlook St. Croix River. Menu features fresh fish, dry aged beef, pasta, homemade soups and desserts. Wonderful winter banquet facility. Hours vary seasonally.

Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter German
8390 Lofton Ave N, Stillwater 55082 (612) 439-7128 A family-owned traditional Bavarian restaurant nestled in a forest of pines in rural Stillwater. Serving award-winning German cuisine since 1966. Liquor and imported beers. Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am to 9 pm, Fri 11 am to 10 pm; Sat noon to 10 pm, Sun noon to 8 pm. Reservations recommended.

Historic Afton House Inn American
3291 S St. Croix Tr, Afton, MN 55001 (612) 436-8883 Gordy and Kathy Jarvis welcome you. Fine dining and traditional lodging. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 15 country rooms individually decorated, many with Jacuzzi and fireplace. Meeting facilities available.

Minnesota Zephyr Limited
601 N Main, PO Box 573, Stillwater (612) 430-3000 or (800) 992-6100 "Travel back in time" aboard the Minnesota Zephyr, an elegant 1940s-era train recreating prestigious railroad dining of decades gone by. Our 5-course, white linen dinner is served as the train makes its 3 1/2 hour journey through the scenic St. Croix River Valley, accompanied by the Zephyr Cabaret singers performing hits from the '40s and '50s. The history-filled Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum alone is worth the trip! Family Days excursions are offered at special prices so families with children can experience this unique attraction. Call ahead for availability. Free parking. Open year-round.

Steamboat Inn American
US 10 Bridge, Prescott, WI 54021 (612) 480-8222 or (800) 262-8232 Restaurant offers traditional American cuisine, indoors and outside overlooking the scenic St. Croix River. Buffets served Friday and Sunday. Live entertainment on weekends. Boat charters on the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers depart from Prescott and Red Wing. Meeting rooms for 20-250. Off-site catering service offered. Hours: lunch Tue-Sat 11:30 am to 2 pm, dinner Mon-Sat 4:30 pm to close, Sun 10 am to close.