Off the Rails Bistro

Lake City, MN · Restaurant

Rating
5.0/5
★★★★★ 5.0
Reviews
20
Rank in Lake City
#2
of 22 restaurants
City Percentile
71%
rating percentile
Address
Off the Rails Bistro, 800 W Lyon Ave suite 2, Lake City, MN 55041
Phone
(651) 448-3941
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM

Off the Rails Bistro is a restaurant located in Lake City, MN. It is one of 22 restaurants listed in Lake City. Its 5.0-star rating is above the Lake City city average of 4.6 stars. It ranks #2 among Lake City restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Off the Rails Bistro

Step into a cozy, inviting atmosphere where every dish is crafted with care. Enjoy chef-inspired creations made from the freshest ingredients. Dine-in only at this time — we look forward to serving you in person!

Hours

Saturday4 PM–8 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday4 PM–7 PM
Thursday4 PM–7 PM
Friday4 PM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Brenda edwards · Nov 2025

Visited Off the Rails Bistro tonight. Our experience was ☆☆☆☆☆. The service was superb. This was the best dinner I have had at any restaurant, hands down. Beef tenderloin/filet medallions with garlic mashed potatoes, summer squash and carrot with a red wine demi-glace. Prepared perfectly and not a drop left on either plate. Oh, and dessert choices difficult to decide. We had the Apple Crème Brûlée and Lava Cake with a berry and caramel sauce. Before we left, we already planned our next visit! Lake City, you scored with Off the Rails Bistro!

★★★★★ 5.0 Kate Steigauf · Aug 2025

The food is phenomenal! Truly unlike anything else in the area. The walleye is to die for. Marbin is always trying new things like this weekends special, the swordfish, and really exposes the community to all kinds of fantastic food we don’t normally get in town. It’s very clear how passionate he is about cooking and providing a great experience for his customers! Lake City is lucky to have Off The Rails!

★★★★★ 5.0 Dana Fogg · Jan 2026

Best tuna I’ve had in a while. Wife had the salmon. Wonderful bread pudding.

★★★★★ 5.0 Axel Laack · Aug 2025

Food here is incredible. So far we’ve tried four dishes, and definitely would order all four again. For breakfast, the eggs Benedict is really good, and so are the specials. The chicken pasta and tuna were both amazing for dinner.

★★★★★ 5.0 Andrea Meyer · Nov 2025

What an amazing experience! My friend and I went here for dinner on a Saturday evening. The food was absolutely delicious. The presentation of the dishes, desserts, and drinks were memorable! You can tell they put a lot of effort and thought into each dish they serve! I was very impressed with the patience and knowledge of our server. She was extremely pleasant and she didn't make us feel like we had to rush. I absolutely cannot wait to come back and try a different dish. So good! So delicious! Wonderful people! It was an all-around perfect experience from being seated until we were finished.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer ✓ Cocktails ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food

Services

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