A winery's map listing rarely distinguishes between a couple of picnic tables on the grass and a landscaped patio or vineyard-view terrace — outdoor seating is either missing from the data or buried in a generic amenities tag. Every winery on this page has outdoor seating confirmed from the winery's own website or photos, not guessed from its general listing.
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Tattersall Distilling
1620 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Norseman Distillery
451 Taft St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Brühaven
1368 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2316
Monday - Thursday: 2 PM - 10 PM, Saturday: 10 AM - 11 PM, Sunday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Waconia 2
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Parley Lake Winery
8280 Parley Lake Rd, Waconia, MN 55387-9607
May-Oct: Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-6pm; Nov-Dec: Fri closed, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm
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The Winery at Sovereign Estate
9950 N Shore Rd, Waconia, MN 55387-9503
Tue-Sun 12pm-9pm approx, Mon closed
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Three Oak Wines
73505 225th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007-4713
Fri 5-9pm, Sat 2-8pm, Sun 2-6pm
Cambria 1
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Morgan Creek Vineyards
Cambria, MN
Festival days only, 12-5pm
Cambridge 1
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Red Pine Winery
31043 Polk St NE, Cambridge, MN 55008-6827
Thu-Sat 12-7:30, Sun 12-6:30
Currie 1
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Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN 56123-1128
Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 12-9pm, Sun 11-5pm
Dayton 1
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Thicket Hill Vineyard
17501 Dayton River Rd, Dayton, MN 55327-4408
Ham Lake 1
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Willow Tree Winery
828 Constance Blvd NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304-5349
Thu 1-5pm, Fri-Sun 1-7pm (May-Oct)
Hastings 1
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Alexis Bailly Vineyard
18200 Kirby Ave S, Hastings, MN 55033-9340
Thu 2-8pm, Fri-Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-6pm
Isanti 1
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Stone Lion Winery and Events
24542 Verdin St NW, Isanti, MN 55040-4407
Jordan 1
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Mousse Sparkling Wine Co.
115 1st St E, Jordan, MN 55352-1501
Th 4-8,Fr 2-9,Sa 12-8,Su 12-6
Laporte 1
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Forestedge Winery
35295 MN-64, Laporte, MN 56461-4011
Tue-Sun 10am-5:30pm
Mankato 1
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Javens Family Vineyard & Winery
20011 589th Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
Fri 4-9pm, Sat 1-9pm (summer)
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Next Chapter Winery
16945 320th St, New Prague, MN 56071-4542
Daily, varies by day (see site)
New Ulm 1
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Morgan Creek Vineyards
23707 478th Ave, New Ulm, MN 56073-5245
North Branch 1
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North Ridge Winery
7750 Highway 95 NE, North Branch, MN 55056-6578
Plainview 1
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Whitewater Wines
10832 Fischer Hill Dr, Plainview, MN 55964
Fri-Sat 1-7pm, Sun 1-5pm
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OMNI Winery & Event Center
15675 Biscayne Ave W, Rosemount, MN 55068-1619
Spicer 1
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Old Mill Orchard & The Tasting Grove
15455 Old Mill Rd, Spicer, MN 56288-9580
Thu-Sat 2-10pm, Sun 10am-2pm
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Milk & Honey Ciders
11738 County Road 51, St Joseph, MN 56374-9636
Tue-Thu 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-6
Taylors Falls 1
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Wild Mountain Winery
16906 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylors Falls, MN 55084-1796
Fri-Sun, hours vary by season
Tofte 1
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North Shore Winery
202 Ski Hill Rd, Tofte, MN 55612
Thu 2:30-9pm, Fri-Sun vary
Utica 1
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The Fremont Vineyard
29641 County Road 29, Utica, MN 55979-4045
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Good to know
Do wineries have outdoor seating?
Many do, ranging from simple picnic tables to landscaped patios or decks overlooking the vineyard, though the amount and style of seating varies a lot from one winery to the next. Some outdoor areas are reservation-only during busy season while others are open on a first-come basis.
Can you bring a picnic to a winery?
Some wineries welcome outside food and picnics in their outdoor areas, especially ones without an on-site restaurant, while others restrict it to protect their own food sales. It's worth checking a winery's website or calling ahead, since policies vary widely.
Is Napa or Sonoma better?
Napa Valley is generally known for luxury estate experiences and Cabernet Sauvignon, while Sonoma County offers a more relaxed, rustic atmosphere with diverse microclimates. Choosing between them depends on whether you prefer high-end luxury or informal country vineyards. You can explore 26 top wine destinations across Minnesota on WineryAtlas.
How to find cheap weekend getaways?
Look for tasting rooms and boutique vineyard stays in emerging wine regions rather than major tourist centers, and book mid-week or off-peak seasons. Visiting local tasting rooms offers affordable entertainment and regional culture. Discover budget-friendly wine getaways across 26 locations in Minnesota.