Fodor's Expert Review Dock Cafe

More than a casual dockfront café, this place serves cutting-edge cuisine in a contemporary setting. It hugs the St. Croix River, providing gorgeous vistas through large windows. During the summer, diners spill out onto the landscaped brick patio. Seafood is strong on the menu, with salads, sandwiches, and entrées featuring shrimp, crab, yellowfin tuna, and Atlantic salmon. Meat lovers will enjoy dishes like shiitake-encrusted chicken or a mixed-greens salad topped with thinly sliced sirloin. Dessert options are indulgent (think key lime pie).