It’s been six years since I posted my first list of the best riverside dining along the Upper Mississippi River. It’s time for an update, especially since a few places on the first list have closed, and new places have opened. A reminder about how I select places: the restaurant must have a good
Population (2010) 25,663 Introduction Burlington was built in a bowl-shaped depression at the end of a ravine that opens up at the Mississippi. As the city grew, folks built up, over, and around the hills, expanding into the prairies that spread out from the bluffs. Visitors will find most of the
Population (2010) 382,578 Introduction Minneapolis has a spirit that sets it apart from most other American cities. It’s a place with a lively downtown, a diverse arts scene, great food, nice people, and a surprising range of outdoor activities for a big city, including the best public riverfront along
25 places with good views and good food from the Headwaters to St. Louis
The Waterfront Restaurant; La Crosse, Wisconsin The Waterfront Tavern and Restaurant is one of those civilized places that begs us to slow down, sip a fine beverage, and leisurely sate our hunger. As the last of the season's pleasant days wind down, enjoy selections from the inventive menu on the riverside patio or,
Patio view from It's On the River; Port Byron, IL One of the pleasures of summer is enjoying a meal outside, preferably next to the river and, even better, one where someone else does all the work. It's On the River in Port Byron (Illinois) will take care of you on all fronts. Grab
