Willows, located in New Richland, MN, offers a delightful American dining experience that caters to various tastes. The restaurant is well-regarded for its diverse menu, featuring mouth-watering dishes such as BBQ Ribs, Chicken Kiev, and Walleye Dinner, all celebrated for their rich flavors and generous portions. Guests often rave about the quality of food and efficient service. Kavan Ruehling highlights the quick preparation and delectable offerings, while Timothy Sharp praises the burgers and patty melt as some of the best around. The sweet potato fries, recommended by Jennifer Hodge, are crispy and a delightful complement to any meal. The atmosphere blends a casual dining experience with a touch of comfort, allowing for both lively gatherings around the bar and quieter meals in separate sections. Amanda Fisher's visit after a day at the lake proves that this hidden gem is worth a detour—her enthusiasm for the Honey Garlic wings speaks to the restaurant's knack for elevating classic dishes with flavorful options. Overall, Willows stands out not just for its culinary offerings but also for its inviting environment and attentive service, ensuring a satisfying dining experience that locals and visitors alike will cherish.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has great wine list
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Has all you can eat
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Willows
Kavan Ruehling
May 19,2025
Great food, didn't take long to get food. I would definitely recommend both they are amazing! ...
Timothy Sharp
May 13,2025
The burgers, pattymelt, fries, are all great! One of our favorite places to eat.
Jennifer Hodge
May 12,2025
There is ample parking here but limited options if you need a handicap space. There was a car blocking the handicap access to the door when we arrived. We were seated immediately and had our choice of tables. We missed the breakfast menu, so we had lunch instead. The BLT was ok, but the tomatoes were pale. The mushroom and swiss burger was very good--as expected with the meat being from the local award winning meat market. The sweet potato fries were crispy and delicious. We will be back to try the breakfast options someday soon!
Joel Myrick
Apr 28,2025
It was later in the evening, but the waitress and food were both great!
Amanda Fisher
Apr 26,2025
We came here after swimming at the lake in Ellendale. This place is 10/10! It is clean and nice, the waitress was very sweet and friendly, and the food was delicious. There is a section for the bar and TVs and another quiet section without which we really appreciated. We got a french dip, mozzarella sticks, and plain boneless wings. Highly recommend the Honey Garlic sauce for the wings- YUM. We just happened to stumble upon this place but will definitely be back.
Debra Flatness
Apr 2,2025
Good food, good service. Burger a little overcooked for me, but tasty. Prices rising - of course.
Tammy Bogue
Mar 26,2025
Delicious and plentiful Can't wait to try more flavors of the wings cuz the mango habanero were outstanding.
Rob Wilkening
Mar 24,2025
Well, we are our scoping the area. Tonight, it was the Willow Restaurant and Lounge in New Richland, Minnesota. We both had the BBQ Ribs. They were very good and the homemade cheezy augratine potatos were very good! The meat fell right off the bones and a tangy good bbq sauce. .The service was very good and the bathrooms were clean. Their special was Steak and Shrimp. You know the place is good when all the locals were there to eat. I highly recommend this restaurant!
Reviews For Willows