This review is for The Grill at Signatures. Signatures is Winona's only fine dining restaurant, and The Grill, at the same location, provides a fantastic casual dining experience. The burgers, sandwiches & other comfort-food style entrees are all made from scratch. Their pork torta sandwich is delish! Don't go for the pizza. The ambiance has a warm, club house feel with fabulous views of the golf course. However, the reason why I give this great restaurant 4 and not 5 stars is because I feel the branding & style of the business is weak, as well as the service. The room has an awkward layout, and it needs to be updated.
(4)
Judy G.
Worst serve ever. We were told a 15-20 minute wait. For a table for two. After several discussions we left after an hour wait. They could have cared less. Will never go back. Bar staff in grill while we waited were very nice.
(1)
Tracy H.
Good menu. Food tasted great - a gourmet-like flavor. Tomato basil soup a good choice. My husband had salmon florentine pasta & loved it. I had veggie sandwich - pleasantly surprised by the grill flavor. Beautiful landscape on the golf course. Grill & separate fine dining.
(4)
Maria S.
This place is AMAZING! Amazing food! AMAZING view! I can't believe the high quality meals they serve up for such fair pricing. The view is gorgeous. Take note of the beautiful herb garden where you will see chefs picking fresh herbs during the summer. They always start your dinner with an amuse-bouche and usually will give you a palate cleanser such as sorbetto between salad and entree. They make delicious vinaigrettes, the mustard truffle is my favorite but the walnut is good too. They bake their bread themselves and you will get a choice of delightful options. I know it's a small detail but they also allow you to pick between having cucumber, lemon and lime in your water. The entree's are really good. I loved the tenderloin, and many fish options I have tried. The potatoes on the side are not something I usually gush over but their roasted potatoes are quite the treat. You can't go wrong with their dessert either. They make the ice cream in house. This is a MUST vist when in the area!
(5)
Howard W.
We had a wonderful dinner there last night. The atmosphere, food and servers are exceptional. Would recommend the next time you are in Winona, MN.
(5)
Cengizhan O.
Boasting being a fancy restaurant I expected more. The flavors were good but paying 25 bucks for a wing and thigh of chicken is ridiculous. Portions are extremely small and prices are unwarranted. Just because you are in a country club doesn't mean excellence. I would rather go to Bub's and get a full meal.
(2)
Beth G.
After hearing so much about Signatures on the radio, we decided to take a drive and try it one Friday night. Signatures has the ultimate location, beautifully located on the course of The Bridges Golf Club. The ambiance inside is elegant and intimate with stylish decor, dramatic lighting, and of course, scenic views. I was surprised to see that such a gorgeous place was so quiet for a Friday night. After ordering our food, we were presented with a small appetizer, a stuffed mushroom. From my experience, it is not a good sign if a place gives away food, but regardless, it was delicious. And each time something was brought to our table, a multiple servers came. It seemed to be the ultimate customer service! However, when our waitress returned with our food, that was the last we saw of her. We asked another server, and she responded that they are not to return and ask how everything is--something about the chef being trained for gold certification and everything is supposed to be spot on. Not all of our orders were correct, so we would have liked to address this with the server. We did mention our experience with the host who seemed surprised that we actually had a complaint. After dinner, they brought out a small pallette-cleanser, a raspberry sorbet, which, again was totally unexpected. I will try Signatures again, but I have to say that I was truly disappointed that such a reknowned place--a place that originally seemed so service-oriented--turned out to be so genuinely nonchalant and aloof.
(2)
Kim R.
Our first night in Winona, my hubby surprised me with a reservation at Signatures for dinner. You really can't beat the view at this restaurant, it was spectacular. We were lucky to get a table with an amazing view of the golf course and surrounding hills. I bet this place is beautiful when the leaves are changing. They also have live music which adds a little romance. First off, I love their bread service and the fact that a server comes to you with the three bread choices. We tried all there and I think my favorite was the garlic ciabatta. We started our meal with a bowl of the clam chowder, which was nice and creamy. For my entree, I ordered the sole that was wrapped in pancetta and had a crab stuffing. This was definitely a filling dish and a little on the heavy side, but still delicious. It came with a salad to start. I would definitely recommend their homemade maple vinaigrette, it was fantastic! My husband had the lamb chops, which seemed like a smaller portion than the fish. For dessert, we had the molten chocolate cake. It was pretty good, but I thought the chocolate was a bit bland. I prefer a rich, dark chocolate. I also didn't particular care for the strawberry ice cream. It was more icy than creamy and not nearly as good as the peach and currant sorbet they served before the main course to cleanse the pallet. Overall, a great meal and even better atmosphere!
(4)
Grace M.
Reasonably priced for lunch... good food. Had the walleye cakes, although i was hoping for crab cakes, which were good. Hubby had the daily speiial of cod sandwich with fries & he thought it's PERFECT. Miss their brunch selections, but perhaps it's more or less a seasonal thing. The waitresses are all very friendly, and yes you do need to seat yourselves @ the bar area.
(4)
Holly M.
We had dinner with friends last night and it was fantastic. Signatures never disappoints and it's my favorite fine dining restaurant in Winona!
(5)
Mika B.
Not bad food but certainly not worth the price. It's very hit or miss. Sometimes it's great and sometimes the food isn't what it should be. The atmosphere is very pretty but not worth it.
(2)
Kim M.
My husband and I went here after catching a show at the Great River Shakespeare festival. We had a reservation for 7 PM on Saturday night. At first, we thought we'd try to get in a little earlier, so we called and asked if we could come any earlier than 7 and they said they were booked full until then. This indicated to me that this is definitely a place you need reservations for (at least for a weekend night). The place was fancy but not overly so, which I appreciated. It's the kind of place where they bring a new fork for each course. There's a beautiful view that the tables face. The restaurant also has collectables all over the walls... a guitar signed by artists at Woodstock, Fred Astaire's umbrella, a saxophone signed by Bill Clinton, etc. Kind of interesting. As for the food... it is "fancy" food. This isn't a meat and potatoes kind of place. It's a place where you're supposed to appreciate the "experience" of the food and the interesting combinations of flavors they've created. But even though I'm a meat and potatoes kind of person, I was surprisingly pleased by how much I enjoyed the food. They started out by bringing us a free starter item: a small piece of a special type of lettuce filled with goat cheese and topped with a walnut and grapes. Delicious! I ordered the Mediterranean salad and was pleased with that as well. For my entree, I ordered the lamb shank (as they were out of the lamb chop, I was informed it would be replaced by the shank). This was prepared very well; however, I was not a particular fan of the raspberry-mint chutney (but this was not surprising since I don't care for raspberries or mint, but I thought I'd give it a try). I ordered an after-dinner drink, the Korbel Brandy Alexander. Excellent. Brandy, chocolate liqueur, and ice cream. It was a small amount, but I found it was a satisfying amount. Perfect. Then when they brought the bill, they also brought two free bite-size samples of one of their specialty desserts: lefse. These were tasty as well. Although our waiter was a bit odd (we thought of Spicoli in a waiter suit), he provided us with good service and a few chuckles. Overall, I had a delightful experience and would definitely come back if I ever make it back to Winona.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Ambience : Romantic Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Kristie O.
This review is for The Grill at Signatures. Signatures is Winona's only fine dining restaurant, and The Grill, at the same location, provides a fantastic casual dining experience. The burgers, sandwiches & other comfort-food style entrees are all made from scratch. Their pork torta sandwich is delish! Don't go for the pizza. The ambiance has a warm, club house feel with fabulous views of the golf course. However, the reason why I give this great restaurant 4 and not 5 stars is because I feel the branding & style of the business is weak, as well as the service. The room has an awkward layout, and it needs to be updated.
(4)Judy G.
Worst serve ever. We were told a 15-20 minute wait. For a table for two. After several discussions we left after an hour wait. They could have cared less. Will never go back. Bar staff in grill while we waited were very nice.
(1)Tracy H.
Good menu. Food tasted great - a gourmet-like flavor. Tomato basil soup a good choice. My husband had salmon florentine pasta & loved it. I had veggie sandwich - pleasantly surprised by the grill flavor. Beautiful landscape on the golf course. Grill & separate fine dining.
(4)Maria S.
This place is AMAZING! Amazing food! AMAZING view! I can't believe the high quality meals they serve up for such fair pricing. The view is gorgeous. Take note of the beautiful herb garden where you will see chefs picking fresh herbs during the summer. They always start your dinner with an amuse-bouche and usually will give you a palate cleanser such as sorbetto between salad and entree. They make delicious vinaigrettes, the mustard truffle is my favorite but the walnut is good too. They bake their bread themselves and you will get a choice of delightful options. I know it's a small detail but they also allow you to pick between having cucumber, lemon and lime in your water. The entree's are really good. I loved the tenderloin, and many fish options I have tried. The potatoes on the side are not something I usually gush over but their roasted potatoes are quite the treat. You can't go wrong with their dessert either. They make the ice cream in house. This is a MUST vist when in the area!
(5)Howard W.
We had a wonderful dinner there last night. The atmosphere, food and servers are exceptional. Would recommend the next time you are in Winona, MN.
(5)Cengizhan O.
Boasting being a fancy restaurant I expected more. The flavors were good but paying 25 bucks for a wing and thigh of chicken is ridiculous. Portions are extremely small and prices are unwarranted. Just because you are in a country club doesn't mean excellence. I would rather go to Bub's and get a full meal.
(2)Beth G.
After hearing so much about Signatures on the radio, we decided to take a drive and try it one Friday night. Signatures has the ultimate location, beautifully located on the course of The Bridges Golf Club. The ambiance inside is elegant and intimate with stylish decor, dramatic lighting, and of course, scenic views. I was surprised to see that such a gorgeous place was so quiet for a Friday night. After ordering our food, we were presented with a small appetizer, a stuffed mushroom. From my experience, it is not a good sign if a place gives away food, but regardless, it was delicious. And each time something was brought to our table, a multiple servers came. It seemed to be the ultimate customer service! However, when our waitress returned with our food, that was the last we saw of her. We asked another server, and she responded that they are not to return and ask how everything is--something about the chef being trained for gold certification and everything is supposed to be spot on. Not all of our orders were correct, so we would have liked to address this with the server. We did mention our experience with the host who seemed surprised that we actually had a complaint. After dinner, they brought out a small pallette-cleanser, a raspberry sorbet, which, again was totally unexpected. I will try Signatures again, but I have to say that I was truly disappointed that such a reknowned place--a place that originally seemed so service-oriented--turned out to be so genuinely nonchalant and aloof.
(2)Kim R.
Our first night in Winona, my hubby surprised me with a reservation at Signatures for dinner. You really can't beat the view at this restaurant, it was spectacular. We were lucky to get a table with an amazing view of the golf course and surrounding hills. I bet this place is beautiful when the leaves are changing. They also have live music which adds a little romance. First off, I love their bread service and the fact that a server comes to you with the three bread choices. We tried all there and I think my favorite was the garlic ciabatta. We started our meal with a bowl of the clam chowder, which was nice and creamy. For my entree, I ordered the sole that was wrapped in pancetta and had a crab stuffing. This was definitely a filling dish and a little on the heavy side, but still delicious. It came with a salad to start. I would definitely recommend their homemade maple vinaigrette, it was fantastic! My husband had the lamb chops, which seemed like a smaller portion than the fish. For dessert, we had the molten chocolate cake. It was pretty good, but I thought the chocolate was a bit bland. I prefer a rich, dark chocolate. I also didn't particular care for the strawberry ice cream. It was more icy than creamy and not nearly as good as the peach and currant sorbet they served before the main course to cleanse the pallet. Overall, a great meal and even better atmosphere!
(4)Grace M.
Reasonably priced for lunch... good food. Had the walleye cakes, although i was hoping for crab cakes, which were good. Hubby had the daily speiial of cod sandwich with fries & he thought it's PERFECT. Miss their brunch selections, but perhaps it's more or less a seasonal thing. The waitresses are all very friendly, and yes you do need to seat yourselves @ the bar area.
(4)Holly M.
We had dinner with friends last night and it was fantastic. Signatures never disappoints and it's my favorite fine dining restaurant in Winona!
(5)Mika B.
Not bad food but certainly not worth the price. It's very hit or miss. Sometimes it's great and sometimes the food isn't what it should be. The atmosphere is very pretty but not worth it.
(2)Kim M.
My husband and I went here after catching a show at the Great River Shakespeare festival. We had a reservation for 7 PM on Saturday night. At first, we thought we'd try to get in a little earlier, so we called and asked if we could come any earlier than 7 and they said they were booked full until then. This indicated to me that this is definitely a place you need reservations for (at least for a weekend night). The place was fancy but not overly so, which I appreciated. It's the kind of place where they bring a new fork for each course. There's a beautiful view that the tables face. The restaurant also has collectables all over the walls... a guitar signed by artists at Woodstock, Fred Astaire's umbrella, a saxophone signed by Bill Clinton, etc. Kind of interesting. As for the food... it is "fancy" food. This isn't a meat and potatoes kind of place. It's a place where you're supposed to appreciate the "experience" of the food and the interesting combinations of flavors they've created. But even though I'm a meat and potatoes kind of person, I was surprisingly pleased by how much I enjoyed the food. They started out by bringing us a free starter item: a small piece of a special type of lettuce filled with goat cheese and topped with a walnut and grapes. Delicious! I ordered the Mediterranean salad and was pleased with that as well. For my entree, I ordered the lamb shank (as they were out of the lamb chop, I was informed it would be replaced by the shank). This was prepared very well; however, I was not a particular fan of the raspberry-mint chutney (but this was not surprising since I don't care for raspberries or mint, but I thought I'd give it a try). I ordered an after-dinner drink, the Korbel Brandy Alexander. Excellent. Brandy, chocolate liqueur, and ice cream. It was a small amount, but I found it was a satisfying amount. Perfect. Then when they brought the bill, they also brought two free bite-size samples of one of their specialty desserts: lefse. These were tasty as well. Although our waiter was a bit odd (we thought of Spicoli in a waiter suit), he provided us with good service and a few chuckles. Overall, I had a delightful experience and would definitely come back if I ever make it back to Winona.
(4)