We searched for a good place to eat after our shopping trip to Duluth Trading, and were delighted…read morewith Lena's Kitchen! It was small and cozy feeling, and service was attentive, warm and friendly. Eggs Benedict is one of my favorite dishes, and love when a menu offers many Benedict choices. I went with the Florentine, and it did not disappoint. My husband had the Mediterranean omelette (which of course I tasted)... very tasty! We subbed our hash browns for a corned beef hash and pancakes, both delicious! The potatoes in the hash were nice and crispy, and loved the fluffy pancakes. We will definitely come back next time we are in the area!

Sunday breakfast, here is what we liked: * Immediate…read moreseating. Everything online said it's a small place so plan on a wait. It was small but a table for two was easily accommodated. * The staff were all friendly and engaging. Several stopped to make sure we had enough coffee and were all set. *Crispy hash browns- love it when both sides are crispy but you still have the nice potato shreds in the middle. * Got a sampler breakfast that had a ton of food- don't recall what it was but solid large serving for a good price. *Overall a nice breakfast, hot food, tasted good and great service. What could of been better: * The homemade corn beef hash just dint have the right ratio- very potato heavy. Wasn't bad, just more like hashbrowns with corn beef added. It's a hidden place with little to no signage from the road- but it's a good stop. Would come back again

Surprisingly, I was too hungry to take any pics of my food which is a first haha. It is a classic…read morebreakfast joint with an easy menu but tasted great. I got a classic breakfast with eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, and toast and it really hit the spot. The dining experience was made even better due to the staff. They are so friendly and will constantly check on you to make sure you're taken care of and that your coffee is never empty. I really enjoyed it and would definitely come back here again

What a delightful place to have some food. Came in here on a Sunday to grab breakfast and I'm happy…read morewe did. They have a nice variety on the menu of things to eat. I was happy they had soups on the menu as well. The chicken noodle was a good soup, a little bland but nothing bad. The pancakes have this amazing taste to it. They are very good. I enjoyed their eggs and their grits with my breakfast as well. The staff were all very nice inside of the restaurant. It was a busy spot so you know it had to be good.

I promise you have never had a better Burger in your life! Classic drive in experience. Plus, you…read morecan't beat the small town lake views. I've been coming here since the original owners back in the 90's, and they still do not disappoint. Seriously, don't pass this place up.

First time trying Big Dip Burgers and it was a great experience other than the wait time. That's…read morehow good it is! Next time I will call in my order or order online. The burger, waffle fries and the shake were all very well prepared! The burger was perfectly seared with fresh lettuce and tomato! Toasted bun bonus! Will definitely be back! Wishing them continued success!

Fun diner! Their milkshakes are very thick (basically all ice cream), so the spoon is needed. I had…read morethe Oreo milkshakes and it had some delightful chunks of Oreo in it. The chili fries special with ground beef and onion was pretty filling- I took half home. They also have chocolate, strawberry and vanilla milkshakes as well. You probably only need the small size which is what I got. The power went out for about 30 minutes or so, so we had to wait to pay, but the server was so nice and kept us updated.

Great, fast, friendly service. Great team work by the servers…read more I ordered a double cheeseburger: Yes: Lettuce, onion, tomato & pickle Not: Ketchup, mustard or mayo Kitchen made it exactly bassackwards. I checked the order slip; it was entered correctly correct. Ordered to be cooked medium; served rare. Bun: Fresh, but barely toasted Veggies: Fresh, cool & crisp Beef? Not seared. Flavor A bit muted. I do not care for a lot of salt, but I added salt. I asked if perhaps my order was swapped with someone else's. Nope. All the kitchen screw-ups do not justify 3-Stars that Yelp considers Okay. Will I return? Perhaps. I am curious about their breakfast menu.

Best breakfast tacos! Did not have the pancakes but they looked so good. Will definitely come back…read morehere again.

Me and my wife's favorite place. The food is absolutely incredible and the staff is even better! We…read morerecommend this place to all our friends and family and they love it just as much too!

Why haven't I tried here sooner?…read more Toasted oaks is located inside of the renaissance hotel located by 12 oaks mall parking lot. There is an entrance for just the restaurant which makes it easier to enter. There is also close parking next to it. I had no wait on a Friday evening, which I'm sure isn't common, but I was also there about1 hour 30 minute - 2 hours to closing so it could be why. I was still given great service and a wonderful cooked dish. I ordered a mocktail (virgin spring in wing) that had was supposed to have smashed strawberries. I barely tasted the strawberry (I did not have some in the drink) as the soda water overpowered everything thing else. I probably should have said something, but I didn't. If I order next time I will. There were many great things on the menu, but I opted for the bone in pork chop. While I waited I did ask if they had bread service and they have corn bread. First I was like "hmmmm idk". Once it came to the table I loved it. I usually don't butter my corn bread, but I tried their butter with it and I enjoyed the pairing. It was perfectly cooked well enough how pork should be, but still tender so it wasn't dry. It had this whiskey sweet fruity glaze over it which was delicious. I would have preferred it on the side, but that's just a personal preference. The green beans weren't soggy, they had a slight crisp to them. A great flavor. I opted out of the loaded baked potato and just got a plain with butter , sour cream and chives. Overall for what I ordered I didn't think the price to be too unreasonable. However, this place can get pricy with other things on the menu. Their menu might also change because I seen photos of this place and those items weren't on the menu. I would come here again for a dinner alone, with my spouse and even with friends.

This place had definitely not met my expectations for a fancy restaurant that serves a burger for…read more$20 and a sirloin entrée for $40. We had started off with a mixed board charcuterie board which held an assortment of different cheeses, meats, breads, and veggies. This board was underwhelming; for $20, it felt poor quality-wise. The breads felt stale, and the vegetables were sad and tasted horrible. Putting aside the negative comments and the absolutely blazing campfire behind my seat, my service was amazing. We had Rayna Rose serve us, and she was so kind, friendly, and beautiful. She showed professionalism while providing a comforting tone and attitude to the total environment. While observing her with other tables, I saw that she not only treated everyone with the same kindness and respect but really put her best effort into her work and service. After around 30 minutes of waiting, our entrées came out. I ordered their signature Oak burger, and my sister ordered the sirloin entrée. My burger came out with soggy buns, stale fries that weren't crispy, and ketchup that was average. My sister's sirloin was bland, dry, and the balsamic glaze made the overall dish sour, and not in a good way. We were able to finish the soggy burger as a team, but the sirloin was unbearable. Overall, I give this place a 5/10.

I'm stretching it a wee bit and giving them a 4. My friend and I were looking for a place nearby to…read moreeat outside as we had a dog with us. The food was good but the service was lacking--specifically it took 30-40m for our food to come out. People arrived after us and were finishing up their meals before ours arrived! We had to flag our waitress down and ask what was up. Food: 4.5 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Value: 4

Great food and drinks Pleasant service…read more Crowds waiting try a reservation Highly recommend

Typically a breakfast and brunch diner, Recipes recently opened for dinner service. The menu has a…read morelot of quality dishes on it, hard decision! Our waitress was great, very personable to us and helping my toddler. Ambiance is relaxed but still elevated with white table cloths and paper top. Crayons for kids to color freely, Love that they also have local artists paintings, photography, and clay /sculpture on display throughout the restaurant for sale. It is a great way to celebrate the local community. Overall great experience and will be back. Our out of state family who visited it a year ago remembers it well and speaks fondly of it too!

A friend recommended this spot, so I decided to stop in for breakfast. The customer service was…read moreexcellent, attentive, and welcoming. The food itself was fairly average overall, though I did appreciate the authenticity. The sausage was good quality and the eggs tasted fresh and real, not processed or from a box. The atmosphere, however, did not offer much. There was not much to take in visually, so my solo breakfast ended up being more time on my phone than enjoying the setting. Overall, a decent stop but not especially memorable.