Home Plate Grill & the Dugout Lounge

11/21/2025

To those who haven't deleted the Home Plate account yet, the owner of 227 Bush St, Travis Foster, has sold the restaurant to a local sibling team of two, whom have been working diligently to transform the restaurant into a quaint, quirky European-style bistro called Chatter Nook Bistro! The website will be up and running soon, where you'll find most answers to questions you might have. All other answers to your curiosities can be answered in-person soon! In the meantime, they'd love some likes, follows, and shares both here and on Instagram to start getting more word on the streets! Just type in Chatter Nook Bistro in your Facebook or Instagram search bar to become part of their new endeavor!

Chatter Nook looks forward to seeing you all!

04/25/2025

Sorry, folks, we didn't make it. We are closed indefinitely. Thank you all for a great four years!

04/21/2025

It’s my turn! Hi there all, it’s Erin, AGM. I have been humbled to be part of Home Plate's journey since its inception. This incredible adventure has been filled with excitement, growth, and a sense of accomplishment from start to finish. From envisioning the back bar wall, creating a welcoming lounge area, hiring, training, scheduling, meeting/greeting and connecting with customers, and so so so much more. Supporting our employees through life's challenges, both personal and professional, has been a privilege. They have become like family to me. Having the opportunity to work with my kids and nephew, introducing them to the hard working world, is a story we will have forever. Although it's hard to say goodbye, I know it's time. I've gained invaluable experience and have no regrets about taking on this challenge. I thank my brother, Kevin, aka GM, for believing in me to be his side kick. It’s been an incredible journey. Thank you Travis for the opportunity to grow in ways I never thought possible. Thank you to ALL of our employees, without you, this journey would have been quite boring 😉 Last but not least, thank you to our customers and our “regulars” who shared our passion and appreciation for what we were trying to offer the Red Wing community. You have also become like family.
Although it was posted to remain open until the end of May, 2025, we have run out of breath and are saying our goodbyes early.
April 26th 2025 will be our last day before closing indefinitely. We wish you all the best and thank you…for everything
Erin

04/20/2025

Happy Easter from our Family to yours🐰🐣🤍

04/17/2025

Dearest Otto's Public House,

This one has taken some time to respond to because it clearly comes from a deep place of comradery. You got us right in the feels. Every word is felt and appreciated immensely. It has been a pleasure being your neighbors for the short time that we were. Digging your heals into any community and offering something a little out of the norm is a very difficult task which we have been very proud to have done for our almost four year stint. So many friends and memories made. This industry is not for the impatient, lighthearted, money-hungry type. It's a struggle from the crack of dawn to the fall of dusk... and then come the infamous industry dreams (nightmares) that keep us tossing and turning. But we love this thing! We love the smiles and eye rolls the first bight of a sandwich or sip of a cocktail our recipes give to our guests, and its that exact moment that motivates us to continue pushing on. Although this chapter, for us, has come to an end, there are many characters in this book, and the upcoming pages in any book tend to bring new stories, new beginnings, and even sometimes some exciting sequels. When one door closes, another opens. We will see you soon, Otto's, and we look forward to watching you grow into this community. Stay the course, friends, until we meet again...

Home Plate Grill & The Dugout Lounge

Cheers!

To Our Valued Guests,

As of June 6th, 2025, unfortunately, the time will come for Home Plate Grill & The Dugout Lounge to close its doors indefinitely. This has been a journey we will not soon forget, and we will always reflect on the great times spent with Red Wing and surrounding communities. As you are all aware, times have been tough for the restaurant industry. Especially those that weren’t grounded firmly in place for many years prior to the great pandemic. We absolutely loved being a part of the community and look forward to the next chapter for the next business to take over one of the greatest spaces in one of the greatest buildings in downtown Red Wing. There are a few reasons that brought this decision about, but what it really all boils down to is that it’s simply time to round the bases and hang up the ole hat and glove, so to speak. The decision has been difficult, and we ask the public to remain respectful in all assumptions, thoughts, and ideas as to the reasons for this closure. Our staff has become family over the past 4 years, and we hope their transition to another field will be smooth and without shame in any way.
We thank you all for the years of patronage, friendship, and comradery, and we look forward to seeing everyone another time or two before the game night lights go out. Until then, our hours will be as follows:
Thursdays: 3:00pm – 9:00pm, kitchen close at 8:30
Fridays: 11:00am – 10:00pm, kitchen close at 9:30
Saturdays: 11am – 10:00pm, kitchen close at 9:30

Thanks again, sincerely,
Home Plate Grill & The Dugout Lounge Owner and Management

04/14/2025

To Our Valued Guests,

As of June 6th, 2025, unfortunately, the time will come for Home Plate Grill & The Dugout Lounge to close its doors indefinitely. This has been a journey we will not soon forget, and we will always reflect on the great times spent with Red Wing and surrounding communities. As you are all aware, times have been tough for the restaurant industry. Especially those that weren’t grounded firmly in place for many years prior to the great pandemic. We absolutely loved being a part of the community and look forward to the next chapter for the next business to take over one of the greatest spaces in one of the greatest buildings in downtown Red Wing. There are a few reasons that brought this decision about, but what it really all boils down to is that it’s simply time to round the bases and hang up the ole hat and glove, so to speak. The decision has been difficult, and we ask the public to remain respectful in all assumptions, thoughts, and ideas as to the reasons for this closure. Our staff has become family over the past 4 years, and we hope their transition to another field will be smooth and without shame in any way.
We thank you all for the years of patronage, friendship, and comradery, and we look forward to seeing everyone another time or two before the game night lights go out. Until then, our hours will be as follows:
Thursdays: 3:00pm – 9:00pm, kitchen close at 8:30
Fridays: 11:00am – 10:00pm, kitchen close at 9:30
Saturdays: 11am – 10:00pm, kitchen close at 9:30

Thanks again, sincerely,
Home Plate Grill & The Dugout Lounge Owner and Management

04/14/2025

04/13/2025

To Our Valued Guests,

As of June 6th, 2025, unfortunately, the time will come for Home Plate Grill & The Dugout Lounge to close its doors indefinitely. This has been a journey we will not soon forget, and we will always reflect on the great times spent with Red Wing and surrounding communities. As you are all aware, times have been tough for the restaurant industry. Especially those that weren’t grounded firmly in place for many years prior to the great pandemic. We absolutely loved being a part of the community and look forward to the next chapter for the next business to take over one of the greatest spaces in one of the greatest buildings in downtown Red Wing. There are a few reasons that brought this decision about, but what it really all boils down to is that it’s simply time to round the bases and hang up the ole hat and glove, so to speak. The decision has been difficult, and we ask the public to remain respectful in all assumptions, thoughts, and ideas as to the reasons for this closure. Our staff has become family over the past 4 years, and we hope their transition to another field will be smooth and without shame in any way.
We thank you all for the years of patronage, friendship, and comradery, and we look forward to seeing everyone another time or two before the game night lights go out. Until then, our hours will be as follows:
Thursdays: 3:00pm – 9:00pm, kitchen close at 8:30
Fridays: 11:00am – 10:00pm, kitchen close at 9:30
Saturdays: 11am – 10:00pm, kitchen close at 9:30

Thanks again, sincerely,
Home Plate Grill & The Dugout Lounge Owner and Management