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Axel's River Grille - Mendota, Mendota, MN

Axel's River Grille - Mendota

4.4
4.4
2474 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Axels is a casual fine dining establishment offering grilled steaks, chops, & seafood. As well as pastas, salads, and fresh in house made soups and desserts! Axel's offers THE best Walleye in town. This is the place where people come by choice, not chance. Axel's also offers a large selection of fine wines, including a reserve list. Also offering a scotch and whiskey selection like no other. Come out and indulge in a drink list that features the most unique and flavorful libations around.

Come and relax in our classy yet casual dining room or our bar area, where you will be met and served by our professional, knowledgeable and fun staff.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon 2:00 pm–2:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (651) 686-4840
  • Website
    http://www.axelsrestaurants.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Devon Koehler
  • Catering
    AXELS Mendota has two private dining spaces. The Sun Room can accommodate up to 50 guests and the Mendota Room can accommodate up to 75 guests.<br />Please call 651-237-9439 or email events@axelsrestaurants.com to get more information.
  • Private party facilities
    It is our passion and way of life to provide exceptional service to our guests. In order to provide the superior service we expect for our guests, we begin by creating a warm, and respectful environment in which our team members can thrive. Service is not a one-time effort. It is a way of life.
  • Location
    1318 Highway 13, Mendota, MN 55150
  • Area
    Saint Paul
  • Cross Street
    Located in the heart of historic Mendota on Sibley Memorial Highway
  • Parking details
    Axel's - Mendota offers parking in our private lot and street side parking as well.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Menu

Cocktails

  • Amaretto SourUS$9.00

    • AmericanoUS$12.00

      • Aperol SpritzUS$13.00

        • AppletiniUS$13.00

          • AviationUS$14.00

            • Axel's BloodyUS$12.00

              • Axels MartiniUS$14.00

                • B-52US$12.00

                  • Black RussianUS$9.00

                    • Brandy AlexanderUS$16.00

                      • Cape CodUS$9.00

                        • Caramel AppleUS$14.00

                          • Cask & CreamUS$15.00

                            • Champ. CocktailUS$9.00

                              • Choco-TiniUS$14.00

                                • Classic MojitoUS$12.00

                                  • Colorado BulldogUS$12.00

                                    • CosmopolitanUS$13.00

                                      • Crown JewelUS$15.00

                                        • DaquiriUS$12.00

                                          • Daquiri-StrawberryUS$12.00

                                            • Espresso MartiniUS$14.00

                                              • French 75US$14.00

                                                • Fuzzy NavelUS$10.00

                                                  • Ghosted in MendotaUS$14.00

                                                    • GodmotherUS$10.00

                                                      • Golden CallidacUS$16.00

                                                        • GrasshopperUS$16.00

                                                          • GreyhoundUS$10.00

                                                            • Harvey WallbangerUS$10.00

                                                              • Honey BeeUS$13.00

                                                                • Hoodie WeatherUS$14.00

                                                                  • Hot BrandyUS$10.00

                                                                    • Hot Rasp. TruffleUS$10.00

                                                                      • I Drink & I KnowUS$15.00

                                                                        • Irish CoffeeUS$12.00

                                                                          • Iron ButterflyUS$12.00

                                                                            • KamikaziUS$10.00

                                                                              • Keoke CoffeeUS$12.00

                                                                                • Lavender SplashUS$13.00

                                                                                  • Lemon DropUS$14.00

                                                                                    • LimelightUS$13.00

                                                                                      • Long IslandUS$12.00

                                                                                        • Long Island Top ShelfUS$14.00

                                                                                          • Mai TaiUS$12.00

                                                                                            • Malibu SunsetUS$13.00

                                                                                              • Mango MargaritaUS$13.00

                                                                                                • MargaritaUS$13.00

                                                                                                  • MimosaUS$8.00

                                                                                                    • Mind EraserUS$12.00

                                                                                                      • Mint JulepUS$12.00

                                                                                                        • Morning CoffeeUS$15.00

                                                                                                          • Moscow MuleUS$13.00

                                                                                                            • MudslideUS$16.00

                                                                                                              • NegroniUS$12.00

                                                                                                                • Nuts & BerriesUS$15.00

                                                                                                                  • Nutty IrishmanUS$15.00

                                                                                                                    • Old FashionedUS$14.00

                                                                                                                      • Padre's BlessingUS$13.00

                                                                                                                        • PalomaUS$10.00

                                                                                                                          • Peach SangriaUS$13.00

                                                                                                                            • Pina ColadaUS$12.00

                                                                                                                              • Pink SquirrelUS$16.00

                                                                                                                                • Pomegranate TiniUS$13.00

                                                                                                                                  • Purple HooterUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                    • Purple RainUS$13.00

                                                                                                                                      • Rasp FlirtiniUS$13.00

                                                                                                                                        • Red SangriaUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                          • Rusty NailUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                            • Salty DogUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                              • Screw DriverUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                • SeabreezeUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                  • Sex on the BeachUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                    • SidecarUS$14.00

                                                                                                                                                      • Slippery NippleUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                        • Sloe Gin FizzUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                          • Sloe ScrewUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                            • Smith & KernsUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                              • Spanish CoffeeUS$13.00

                                                                                                                                                                • MargaritaUS$14.00

                                                                                                                                                                  • JalapeñoUS$0.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • ChipotleUS$0.00
                                                                                                                                                                  • HabaneroUS$0.00

                                                                                                                                                                • StingerUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                  • Summer FizzUS$13.00

                                                                                                                                                                    • Tequila Old FashionUS$14.00

                                                                                                                                                                      • Tequila SunriseUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • The ManhattanUS$15.00

                                                                                                                                                                          • Tidal WaveUS$13.00

                                                                                                                                                                            • Tito's TwistUS$13.00

                                                                                                                                                                              • Tom Col-GinUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                • Tom Col-VodkaUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Whiskey SourUS$13.00

                                                                                                                                                                                    • White RussianUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                      • White SangriaUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                                        • White Wine SpritzUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Witches BrewUS$14.00

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Yellow SubmarineUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              Bottled Beer

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Blue MoonUS$8.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                • with GlassUS$0.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                • no GlassUS$0.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              • BudweisserUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                • with GlassUS$0.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                • no GlassUS$0.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              • CoronaUS$8.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                • with GlassUS$0.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                • no GlassUS$0.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              • GuinnessUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                • with GlassUS$0.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                • no GlassUS$0.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Coors Light NAUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                • with GlassUS$0.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                • no GlassUS$0.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              N/A Beverage

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Apple JuiceUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Arnie PalmerUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bloody MixUS$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Club SodaUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • CranberryUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • CokeUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Diet CokeUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ginger BeerUS$4.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GingeraleUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • GrapefruitUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Grapefruit SodaUS$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Hot Bevg.US$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ice TeaUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • LemonadeUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Large PellegrinoUS$5.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Small PellegrinoUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mellow YellowUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MilkUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Orange JuiceUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • PineappleUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ras-Bull LemonadeUS$2.95

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Raspberry TeaUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • RedbullUS$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • RootbeerUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • SpriteUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • TeaUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • TomatoUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • TonicUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Virgin Pina ColadaUS$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Virgin Straw. DaquiriUS$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Virgin Bloody MaryUS$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Vrigin MojitoUS$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Amricano NAUS$7.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Virgin MargaritaUS$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cosmo NAUS$7.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Gin & Tonic NAUS$7.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Nagroni NAUS$7.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • CoffeeUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Coffee DecafUS$3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Liquor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wine from Cellar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Robert MondaviUS$160.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Opus One (2019)US$800.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Glass Red Wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Glass White Wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Bottle Red Wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bottle White Wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Feature Wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fitch MountainUS$24.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • PriosonerUS$42.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • OptimaUS$25.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Evodia GrenacheUS$18.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • AbstractUS$30.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Domaine Chante CigaleUS$30.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Orin Swift MacheteUS$35.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • ParaduxxUS$45.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • PapillonUS$50.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Red SchoonerUS$120.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • CuvasionUS$40.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Odjfell AmadorUS$44.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Santi SorteseleUS$40.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cotes Du RhoneUS$35.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • PeyrassolUS$25.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Vol Enchante Cremant d'AlsaceUS$30.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Taittinger Brut La FrancaiseUS$40.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Seltzers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • BoloUS$9.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • LimeUS$0.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Dragon FruitUS$0.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Blood OrangeUS$0.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Strawberry KiwiUS$0.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • White ClawUS$8.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MangoUS$0.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Black CherryUS$0.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            THC

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chill State GK 5mgUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chill State LH 5mgUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chill State SLH 10mgUS$13.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  What 2,474 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4.4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 4.3Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 4.3Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 4Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Axel's River Grille in Mendota offers a "warm inviting atmosphere" and "stellar service," making it a cherished spot for special occasions. While some guests noted menu changes and mixed food reviews, favorites like the "fabulous Walleye" and "excellent cocktails" continue to delight. Ideal for cozy dining experiences.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2,474 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Amanda

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dined on 30 September 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    We were happy to be able to get here for their last day. Axels has always been a go to for us to celebrate special occasions. So sad they decided to close. This location is a hidden gem along the river.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Joel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    60 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    60 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dined on 29 September 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    We’re going to miss this gem! So sad to see it go; the food and drinks are always excellent, and the service always above par. Thanks for the memories!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3. Travis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    86 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    86 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dined on 28 September 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sad to see you go. Bummed the Prime Rib was out when I got seated. Thanks for some good years.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4. Jim

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    42 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    42 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dined on 27 September 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    This was the last hoorah for Axels. They will be closing after 30+ years. It was bitter sweet and the food and drink did not disappoint. I hope they compensate their staff well.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  5. Kate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dined on 27 September 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Terrible food was cold and due to the fact there was only one cook in the kitchen. Poor judgment on Management behalf they should have just closed the restaurant.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  6. Cindy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    22 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    22 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dined on 25 September 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    We love Axels in Mendota and are SO bummed that it is closing. In the 10 years I have lived in this area I have eaten there dozens of times! We will really miss it!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  7. Rebecca

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    26 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    26 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dined on 24 September 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sad to see such an iconic restaurant close their doors. Every bit as good as I remembered! Crabcakes and coconut shrimp did not disappoint.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  8. Tess

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    27 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    27 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dined on 24 September 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Excellent! Tracy is a fabulous server. Will miss everyone. Terry

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  9. John

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Phoenix

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dined on 23 September 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Having eaten in 5 star restaurants around the world …this restaurant was an incredible experience. We are so delighted to have had the experience!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  10. Tess

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    27 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    27 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dined on 22 September 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Always fabulous. So sad this restaurant is closing.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Axel's River Grille - Mendota is rated 4.4 stars by 2474 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Permanently Closed

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  This restaurant is permanently closed.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Google Map for Axel's River Grille - Mendota

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1318 Highway 13, Mendota, MN 55150

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dining areas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Located in the heart of historic Mendota on Sibley Memorial Highway
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Saint Paul
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Happy Hour Mon 2:00 pm–2:15 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Casual Dress
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Axel's - Mendota offers parking in our private lot and street side parking as well.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Devon Koehler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    http://www.axelsrestaurants.com/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (651) 686-4840
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Catering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    AXELS Mendota has two private dining spaces. The Sun Room can accommodate up to 50 guests and the Mendota Room can accommodate up to 75 guests.<br />Please call 651-237-9439 or email events@axelsrestaurants.com to get more information.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    It is our passion and way of life to provide exceptional service to our guests. In order to provide the superior service we expect for our guests, we begin by creating a warm, and respectful environment in which our team members can thrive. Service is not a one-time effort. It is a way of life.

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