Restaurants near Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel has several on-site dining choices steps from the lobby, including Mystic Steakhouse (steak & seafood), Minnehaha Café (all‑American breakfast and comfort food), Hop House (sports bar with live music) and Sweet Temptations (desserts and coffee). Seasonal golf-course dining is available at The Meadows Bar & Grille when the course is open.
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Main on‑site restaurants
Four principal restaurants serve most guest needs without leaving the property: Mystic Steakhouse, Minnehaha Café, Hop House and The Meadows Bar & Grille (seasonal). Each offers a different style — steakhouse dinner, homestyle American, sports-bar fare, and golf-course views respectively.
Hours and service vary by venue; reservations are recommended for Mystic Steakhouse on weekends and event nights, and Hop House offers reserved VIP areas for groups.
- Mystic Steakhouse — dinner service (hand-cut steaks, seafood, curated wine).
- Minnehaha Café — breakfast, lunch and dinner with hearty American entrées; stays open later on show nights.
- Hop House — sports bar with 20+ beers on tap, live music, big screens and VIP seating.
- The Meadows Bar & Grille — overlooks The Meadows at Mystic Lake golf course; seasonal hours and patio seating.
| Restaurant | Typical Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic Steakhouse | Sun–Thu 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | Dinner, date nights, special occasion |
| Minnehaha Café | Sun–Thu 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | Breakfast and all‑day comfort food |
| Hop House | Varied (Sun 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; Mon–Thu 2:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.; Fri–Sat late) | Sports viewing, late-night drinks and live music |
Sweets, coffee and quick bites
Sweet Temptations sits near the hotel lobby and serves ice cream, house-made cookies, cupcakes and other sweets; it’s useful for late-morning treats or a post-show dessert. Caribou Coffee on property provides standard coffee drinks for to-go or an easy caffeine stop.
Presto Pizza and Gamblers Grille provide quicker, casual menu items (pizza, burgers, flatbreads and bar-style entrées) when you want something informal near the casino floor.
- Sweet Temptations — open daily 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Caribou Coffee — coffee drinks and grab-and-go items
- Presto Pizza & Gamblers Grille — casual, quick meals near gaming areas
| Spot | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Sweet Temptations | Ice cream, cupcakes, cookies; lobby location |
| Caribou Coffee | Espresso drinks and light snacks |
| Gamblers Grille | Bar-leaning menu with burgers and sandwiches |
Late-night and game-day dining
If you’re on the casino floor late, DrinX Bar and other bars on the gaming floor provide drinks and small plates without walking back to the main restaurants. Hop House stays open late on weekends for drinks and live music.
Minnehaha Café tends to remain open later on show nights to serve concert-goers from the Mystic Showroom, so check the schedule when you have evening entertainment planned.
- DrinX Bar — full-service bar on the casino floor for late-night drinks.
- Hop House — late hours Fri–Sat (to about 2:00 a.m.) and live music nights.
- Plan around show schedules — some venues extend service on event nights.
| Venue | Late-night availability |
|---|---|
| Hop House | Late Fri–Sat (into early morning hours) |
| DrinX Bar | Open during casino hours (casino is 24/7) |
| Minnehaha Café | Open later on showroom/event nights |
Dining for groups, events and catering
Mystic Lake Center and the hotel's banquet facilities can handle receptions, conferences and wedding catering. The in‑house culinary team provides plated and buffet options for events held in ballrooms and meeting rooms.
If you’re planning a group meal, contact the event/catering team in advance — large ballroom events and conference catering are managed from the property’s meeting teams and require coordination for menus, timing and room setup.
- Mystic Lake Center offers extensive meeting and ballroom space and event catering.
- Planners can request in-house culinary services and custom menus.
- Reservations and event details should be arranged well before arrival.
| Event Space | Notes |
|---|---|
| Mystic Lake Center | Large-capacity ballrooms with on-site catering |
| Smaller meeting rooms | Can be set for private meals and breakout catering |
| Banquet catering | Handled by the hotel's culinary team |
Nearby restaurants off property
If you want an off-site meal, Prior Lake and nearby Shakopee offer a range of options. Local choices mentioned in area guides include Perron's Sul Lago (Italian) and Charlie's on Prior (lakeside American), among other neighborhood restaurants.
Mall of America and downtown Minneapolis are about a 20–25 minute drive and provide the widest range of dining options; the hotel runs a complimentary shuttle to Mall of America on a scheduled basis.
- Perron's Sul Lago — Italian (local recommendation).
- Charlie's on Prior — lakeside American fare (local recommendation).
- Mall of America — large selection of national and regional restaurants; free shuttle available from the hotel.
| Nearby Spot | Typical distance or access |
|---|---|
| Perron's Sul Lago | A few miles from the hotel (local dining) |
| Charlie's on Prior | A lakeside option close to Prior Lake |
| Mall of America | About 20–25 minutes by car; hotel shuttle available |
Practical tips for dining at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
The property maintains an adults-only atmosphere for registered guests: you must be at least 21 years old to check in. The casino operates 24/7, and many bars and some dining spots align service with gaming and event schedules.
Reservations: call ahead for Mystic Steakhouse on weekends or on concert/show nights. If you have mobility needs or special dietary requests, contact the restaurant or front desk directly. For general assistance or bookings via BookResorts agents (24/7), use +1 (888) 605-1350.
- Check hours before you go — some venues change hours for events or seasonality (The Meadows Bar & Grille is seasonal).
- Mystic Steakhouse accepts reservations and is busiest on weekends and event nights.
- Hotel phones and event lines can help coordinate group dining and special requests.
| Policy or Tip | What to do |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | Guests must be 21+ to check in |
| Breakfast availability | Minnehaha Café serves breakfast; full breakfast may be a surcharge |
| Seasonal venues | The Meadows Bar & Grille operates seasonally with outdoor/patio service |
