Veranda - Red Wing

The service here is attentive, and I appreciate that the omelettes are made to order, along with having salads available in the morning. The breakfast options i... read more The service here is attentive, and I appreciate that the omelettes are made to order, along with having salads available in the morning. The breakfast options include the usual fare, from fruits to hand-carved meats, in this case, ham. However, at $16.99, I feel that it lacks some basic items like cereal and oatmeal. A portion of the price is for the setting, which is charming and upscale, but it doesn't fully justify the $16.99 cost. A better value would be to order from the menu, where most options range from $9 to $13, which I would recommend.

Let's start with something positive: yesterday, I had the 3 Egg Omelette with toast and hash browns, which I rated a 6 or 7 out of 10. It was pretty average—not... read more Let's start with something positive: yesterday, I had the 3 Egg Omelette with toast and hash browns, which I rated a 6 or 7 out of 10. It was pretty average—nothing too remarkable, a bit bland, but visually appealing for $12. Today, I tried the Eggs Benedict. The poached eggs were medium (though I prefer them runny), and the dish looked nice. However, the muffin was greasy and tough, making it almost inedible. The hollandaise sauce tasted like a powdered mix—curdled and lacking the bright lemon flavor I expect from a well-made sauce. In terms of presentation, I'd give it a 9/10, but for the taste, I’d rate it a 5/10. The hash browns were crispy but oily, with an unpleasant aftertaste of old oil—only a 3/10 there. The sausage sides, which were 2-ounce portions, had a bit of spice but lacked the pleasant hint of sage typical of a good breakfast sausage, so I’d rate those a 5/10 too. The total for this meal came to $19.77! I would recommend checking out Bev's instead; you can get a much better meal there for just $8.25. The New and Improved Veranda is definitely a must-visit! 6/30/19.

Breakfast at 8 AM, servIce was perfect and friendly. Lovely views of the river. Menu was interesting and everything we had was well prepared, good temperature a... read more Breakfast at 8 AM, servIce was perfect and friendly. Lovely views of the river. Menu was interesting and everything we had was well prepared, good temperature and tasty. French toast with crushed frosted flake crust was interesting and tasty.

I had a mixed experience at the restaurant. The service was excellent and very professional. As for the food, it was inconsistent—half of it was great while the... read more I had a mixed experience at the restaurant. The service was excellent and very professional. As for the food, it was inconsistent—half of it was great while the other half was below expectations. The shrimp flatbread was not cooked properly; the crust was doughy and lacked any crispness, and the toppings were raw. On the other hand, the veggie flatbread was well-prepared, and the chicken sandwich was fantastic. Additionally, the fried green tomatoes were quite good as well.

The staff was friendly and cheerful, and they were very accommodating for our 100th birthday celebration. The lunch menu offered a good variety, although the pr... read more The staff was friendly and cheerful, and they were very accommodating for our 100th birthday celebration. The lunch menu offered a good variety, although the prices were a bit on the higher side. The food was flavorful, served at the right temperature, and arrived in a timely manner. I would recommend Veranda-St as a great spot for a special lunch, although I haven't dined there for dinner.