Since 1980, our critically acclaimed restaurant has provided elegant, eclectic food in a congenial and casual atmosphere. High quality, fresh ingredients go into everything we make from scratch: from our homemade soups, salad dressings and breads, to our seafood, meat and vegetarian entrees, as well as, our show-stopping desserts. Seating is first come, first serve, no reservations.
Seasonal eatery on Lake Pepin serving area-sourced New American fare in a homey, book-lined space. Based on 492 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
314 1st St, Pepin, WI 54759
Phone: (715) 442-3893
Website: https://www.harborviewpepin.com/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 12–8 PM |
| Sunday | 12–7 PM |
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Reviews
Piyali Guhathakurta
I really like this place. The view of the lake from this cafe is so beautiful that you would not want to leave. The menu is written on a chalkboard and is a little pricey. The food was delicious. I recommend carrying some cash as they charge 3% fee for the credit card payment.
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Steve Koenen
Food was really good! The name of the place certainly doesnt scream that they have amazing seafood! Will be back!
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Harvey Abernathey
A must experience on the last weekend of July for the Pioneer Days. Go back in time with a home-grown experience…exploring the culture of yesteryear with friendly people, food and fun.
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Chris Childers
Exceptional food and friendly service on beautiful Lake Pepin. The restaurant features regional cuisine and locally sourced ingredients. The attention to quality is apparent here. I used to boat here and recently returned after 5-6 years, and the food is still excellent.
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Amanda Supak
Updated 4/9/2022: 3.5 stars. Unfortunately the food was not as good as it was last time I was here in 2021 (see original review below). Some items like the beef tenderloin was very good but other items like the soup were a miss, and the dessert (chocolate pie) was fine. The bread served as a starter is good but I think they are serving it with unsalted butter? I’m sad because the quality was inconsistent between courses and overall was not as good as it was a year ago, but the price was the same (~$35/person).
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Lagene Lee
We visited the Harbor View Cafe today for Dinner!!!! Delicious!!! Amazing food & service!! Such a wonderful evening!!! Very cozy & quaint cafe. Clean fabric table cloths put on tables for each guest. Salads with homemade dressings. We ordered the Salmon ! So fantastic!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Homemade bread was served. We tried the Walnut Pie & the Chocolate ButterCream pies. They were both amazing!! Our Server was so courteous & wonderful!! Their Chef was amazing!!! If you are in Pepin, Wisconsin you have to visit them!!! The lake is across the small road. Lovely views & lovely walk after dinner along the road.
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Tasha Elle
On a whim, my bf and I took a little road trip to Pepin, where we came upon this whimsical and cute restaurant by the lake. It was dinner rush, but they sat us quickly. The server was a little slow to take our order, but the host and another server made sure we got bread and water. Yes, that sounds very peasant, but we didn’t mind. Despite the place running out of Coq Au Vin, I was happy with my seafood dish. My bf ordered the lamb shank and it was delicious; perfectly cooked. Service was a little slow, but food made up for it. Well worth the drive.
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Jeff Jackson
Loved our meal here. Addie gave us exceptional service. The atmosphere and view were spectacular. The halibut, salads, and cocktails were delicious. Will definitely be back.
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Betsy O’berry
Nice atmosphere and good service. Unfortunately my son’s Spanish mackerel was inedible and my husband’s Alaskan halibut was nothing to write home about. Undercooked and inedible food. I won’t be back.
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Roberta Boots
It is a wonderful hidden gem with a water view. Casual lake atmosphere with deliciously prepared upscale food.
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