Fantastic spot to sit down for a nice meal in Apple Valley. The restaurant is large and has plenty…read moreof seating. There's a large bar you can sit at as well. You can make reservations and they have an app with a loyalty program. There often is a wait during dinner time, so if you can plan ahead I would make a reservation. Tavern Grill recently revamped their menu and they have some really great dishes! Some notable dishes: -- The Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps appetizer is SO fresh and flavorful! You can add on cashews and avocado. The avocado slices were so thick and fresh. The wonton strips were some of the best I've had -- so light and crispy. The thai peanut sauce on the chicken was fantastic and the ginger sauce had a pretty decent kick to it. -- The Chicken Skewers entree is my go-to dish. It's such a classic and it has consistently been good every time I've ordered it. The chicken is juicy and the peppers and onions have a nice charred grilled flavor. The garlic parmesan sauce complements the dish well. -- The Chicken Wild Rice Soup is on the chunkier side, which I enjoyed! It was nice and creamy and didn't skimp out on the wild rice. The Clam Chowder served on Fridays was a little too salty. -- The Skillet Cookie is so warm and gooey! The ice cream melts right into the warm cookie. The cookie is on the doughier side and the outside is on the softer side. It's almost the size of the entire plate, so it's easily shareable between a few people. -- The Fish Fry Basket doesn't taste too greasy, and the tarter sauce complements the fish well. The fish has a clean flavor and on Fridays you can get a refill of 4 pieces of fried fish for an additional $7.50. You can add on their seasoned sour cream for an additional cost. The seasoned sour cream is thick and adds so much flavor to the waffle fries. Last time I was there I received very friendly and attentive service from Sam.

I would use caution when dining here. I checked my pending charges and it was more than I tipped…read moreand the bill. I tipped 25% and was generous. They still tried to weasel more money. I called next day and was left on hold. Then hung up on. After calling back multiple times they didn't answer call. I called from a different number and they answered. Spoke to Mike who claimed he was the GM. Mike was rude didn't want to help. I explained they charged me quite a bit more than the tip and bill. He stated he wasn't there and he couldn't explain why I was charged more. Said he wouldn't fix the bill but couldn't explain why I was charged more. I told him then he should just remove the tip and have it match the receipt. He said he wouldn't do that because I digested the food. I stated I'd pay for the food but you aren't going to tip your establishment 50% of my bill when I never authorized that. He hung up on me. Response to Tavern T the owner. As you may have read I already spoke to Mike who claimed he was the GM and he wouldn't resolve the issue. Why would it be different now? I even advised Mike I would be writing reviews and potentially filing a lawsuit. It wasn't about the money as much as principle. He laughed and said he encourages me to. Clearly he doesn't care about his patrons and is willing to lose business over small amounts of money

We finally tried SALA Thai after hearing good reviews from locals - but the restaurant is in…read moreLakeville so I'm skeptical of any rave reviews for Thai south of the river. The reviews are valid! It is a tiny place in a strip mall (by Cub and Little Caesars) so ambience is not why you come here. The menu had many authentic Thai dishes, including papaya salad, tom kha gai soup, tom yum soup, and lots of curries and noodle dishes along with favorite Thai starters like spring rolls, egg rolls, chicken satay and gyoza. I went with a coconut curry dish, like a Tom Kha Gai with noodles, and husband got the Pad Thai. Service was fast and the spice level was great. We both ordered medium which was a true medium heat. Non spice fans will want to go with mild. My dish came with a side of pickled papaya - bonus!! I am looking forward to trying more dishes! Again note that it is in a strip mall so take out would probably be a great option. They do not have a liquor license but I will be back for the food.

We got take-out (green curry, wontons and egg rolls). For how much you get I thought it was over…read morepriced. The wontons were so small for the price and same as the egg rolls. They both taste good but would not get because of the $$$.. The green curry was "corn syrup-y" consistency and all. Just a disappointed since the reviews were highly rated.

Ordered takeout from Tono and had a pretty mixed experience…read more We got the Don Carlo pizza with burrata, and unfortunately it didn't travel well. The burrata was completely melted by the time we got it, which made the pizza really messy and kind of soggy. It ended up being hard to eat, which was a bit disappointing. That said, the flavor of the pizza itself was still decent. The Italia salad was a highlight and really good. Ordering was super easy and convenient through their online system, and everything was ready quickly for pickup. The staff was also really nice, and the space looked great. Plenty of seating if you decide to dine in. I'd probably try it again, just maybe opt for a different pizza next time or dine in instead.

Came here for a low key date night and it was great! Plenty of free parking!…read more You can either order with a person up front, or there are computers when you first walk in (love that!) We used the computer and got the Tono and Don Carlo. Both were amazing! The Don Carlo however won my heart! This made it onto my "best pizza in Minnesota" list! It's creamy with the cool burrata cheese, salty, sweet with the hot honey(not too hot, Mn friendly) crunchy! Oh my gosh I was raving about it for days! We also got the beast mode fries. Those were VERY filling, and you get a lot! Also very tasty! If you have never been, this place has a ton of free sauces that you can just grab from the pick up counter or cooler! And alllll of them are good! The people who brought the food out were friendly and polite! Our only major "I wish they had" was more diet soda options or even better, zero sugar options on the fountain soda! If you haven't been, give this place a try!

Ah, Texas Roadhouse. The only one I have ever been to was in Omaha, Nebraska. The family unit…read moredecided to go to the one in Apple Valley, Minnesota to celebrate the start of the new school year for our 11 year old daughter who would be starting the 6th grade. We decided to go early since this location tended to be busy on a Saturday evening. We signed in online to the waiting list to eat at 4:00 pm (no reservations for this location). We showed up on time and got seated immediately. The wife and I got a couple of martinis, and asked for them on the rocks. They came in a martini glass, no ice. Still no big deal, but they were a bit small. We didn't order apps, but chowed on the fantastic homemade famous bread and cinnamon apple butter. We paced ourselves, and only got two total baskets since we didn't want to get too full. Yummo. My daughter ordered from the grown up ranger kid menu, and got the petite steak and steak fries. The wife got the tenderloin medallions with rice, a loaded baked potato, and broccoli. I got the 14 ounce Fort Worth ribeye with mashed potatoes and gravy, and a loaded chili (which I didn't eat but brought home). The food came out quickly, and the steak was cooked to order (the kiddo got it medium well, the wife medium well, and mine ordered medium). All in all the food was fantastic. The wife's medallions were super tender and spiked with a peppercorn topping. The kiddo said her steak needed more seasoning, but she polished off all of it. My ribeye was excellent, but I only ate a 1/4 of it since it was so rich, but very tender. I may or may not of helped my wife eat hers though. The kiddo ended the dinner with a nice fat piece of strawberry cheesecake. A bit skimpy of the strawberry topping, but the cheesecake was very good. All in all, the meal was very good, and the price of the meal was pretty on par for a working man's (person) steakhouse. The only hiccup of the night was when we left to go home. The dang SUV wouldn't start! We had two separate good Samaritans try to jump the battery, but no go. AAA was called (thanks sis! She lived a few minutes away). Turned out I needed a new battery. So $350.00, and two hours later, we finally made it back home. Expensive night out? Um yes. Stupid battery. But the food was great! We will come back to this location again. Just be aware that this place was pretty full, even at 4:00 pm, and it was LOUD! Good energy in the place though, and our server was excellent.

We came here for our 5th year anniversary and my niece's birthday. It was a bit of a long wait even…read morewith a reservation but definitely worth it! They sing the yee-haw song if it's your birthday and they also give you an option to ride the saddle. The birthday celebrant also gets a complimentary ice cream. The place was packed and busy but our servers came to check on us frequently. I got the 12 oz ribeye with ribs which was definitely too much food for one person ha! I don't think I have to go into details on how the food was because they were all delicious! The dinner rolls is always a bonus and you must try the onion ring flower when you visit any Texas Roadhouse! 11/10 would always recommend!

My hubby and I went there for lunch and as usual, the waitstaff is always friendly and helpful…read more The decor is warm and the booths are super nice because they are high and well padded. They also have a lovely patio area but it was 100 degrees out so we opted to eat inside. We were seated in the lower booth area by the windows by a very friendly hostess. The area itself was fairly quiet which was nice. Our waiter was friendly, personable, and prompt. When asked questions he was helpful. My husband had a Veggie burger with fries and I had Fish Tacos (GF). Food was served quickly and it was hot. Portions are good sizes for the price. The burger and fries were not too salty but seasoned well and my only recommendation I would give is to put a bit more "bang bang' on the shrimp taco otherwise, we had a very good and delicious lunch and we will be back because your service and food is pretty awesome!

Oh boy...where to start? I guess I will start with the pros…read more First, I always like to mention what day and time I visited a restaurant. I decided to get takeout for lunch on a Monday afternoon. I have been on a kick lately trying Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, or in Barley and Vine's case, the Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich. That was the main reason I wanted to stop by for lunch. I placed a to-go order, but we have also dined inside several times before. Starting with the positives, the staff is always very friendly and welcoming. There is really no issue there. The staff is fantastic. The overall vibe and ambiance of the restaurant are incredibly nice as well. It leans toward a fancier, higher-end, upscale atmosphere. I honestly think that may be part of the reason several reviews are so positive and why people may perceive the food as being higher quality or better tasting. We have also had brunch here more than once. We are generally not brunch people, but we have really enjoyed the brunch items we have ordered in the past. I am hoping we can come back for brunch again, and maybe I can eventually write an updated review with a higher rating. So why only 3/5 stars? My most recent to-go visit left me incredibly disappointed. To start, the Tennessee "Hot" Chicken Sandwich is not hot at all. "Hot" is absolutely not the correct word to use. It should probably just be called a Tennessee Chicken Sandwich, and honestly, even using "Tennessee" or "Nashville" does not seem accurate. This seemed like a basic Fried Chicken Sandwich made from a frozen chicken filet with far more breading than actual chicken. It is not the most pleasant photo to look at, but I attached a picture of the partially eaten sandwich to this review. You can clearly see how little chicken meat there actually was. They put white BBQ sauce on the sandwich, but I do not really have anything particularly good or bad to say about it. It was just kind of there. It did not improve the sandwich, but it did not necessarily make it worse either. The fries were also just fine. They seemed to be lacking flavor and may have been slightly burnt. Speaking of overcooked, the chicken sandwich also tasted overcooked. Overall, the sandwich and fries were simply not very good. I would never order the sandwich again, and I would probably substitute the fries for a different side in the future. Another issue is the repeated delay with to-go orders. I have ordered takeout from Barley and Vine maybe three or four times, and every single time the order has been late. I usually arrive only one or two minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Sometimes I even wait in the parking lot because I do not want to arrive too early. Every single time, the order is not ready at the scheduled time. This time, I only had to wait about six minutes past the pickup time. However, during my previous to-go experience a few weeks earlier, I waited more than 15 minutes past the scheduled pickup time. This has also happened during other visits. Finally, everything usually comes down to whether the meal is worth the price. I paid $17.77 for the Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich with fries. That included a 48 cent credit card surcharge. They add a 3% surcharge to all credit card payments, which automatically leaves a bad taste in my mouth at any restaurant. It's not something they have to do, to support higher wages or whatever they want to tell you. It's something they CHOOSE to do. Other restaurants don't do, or they simply increase their menu prices 3%. Which I would rather have than yet another fee in this world. Regardless, the meal was simply not worth the price. The sandwich was not flavorful, was not spicy, did not contain enough chicken, and tasted overcooked. The fries also seemed overcooked and lacked flavor. It was not a good value. You could drive a little farther down the road to Dave's Hot Chicken and get a more flavorful meal, a larger portion, and a lower price. This review feels harsh, but I am hoping it comes across as constructive criticism if management happens to read it. Overall, I cannot recommend ordering takeout from Barley and Vine. I cannot recommend the Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich, and I do not particularly recommend the fries either. They were not absolutely terrible, but they were not great. I am still hoping to visit Barley and Vine again. I will likely avoid ordering takeout because it has consistently been a poor experience. However, I hope we have a better experience the next time we dine inside, and I will definitely be ordering something else.

We haven't been here in awhile and I'm not sure why because we love it. They have a nice outdoor…read moreseating area but we took first available inside. The place was quite busy on a Thursday night. I went with the street pork tacos and a glass of milk stout. So good. Love their chips which are crispy and thin. Service was great. Parking was a bit of an adventure but with two lots next door, we found a spot. Great experience.

A great spot with something for everyone! They have a large food menu, plus brunch, and plenty of…read moredrink options. We stopped in after heading back home from a trip and they were serving brunch. I got the French toast nuggets, huge portion and delicious, and the chips and queso. I also had a really good strawberry lemonade! Everyone else also enjoyed their food and they were able to accommodate my friend's dietary restriction. We sat outside and it was a really nice patio space but there was also a lot of seating inside. Plenty of street parking and also a parking lot. I would definitely come back if I were back in this area!

Came here on a Thursday at 7 and we were seated right away. We were seated in a booth next to the…read morebar, so the bartender was our server, this made our service pretty slow, but we didn't mind. The food that we ordered came out pretty quickly, and it was delicious! The cheese curds are truly amazing!! It's not too noisy in the restaurant, but it does seem like a good place to watch sports so I'm not sure how loud it could get when the games are on. We will be back!

I've been curious to try this place since it's in my neighborhood but was a little hesitant after…read moremany mixed reviews. Our server greeted us with a bowl of popcorn to munch on while we looked at the menu. There are many tasty burger options to choose from. I had the San Diego smash burger (basil mayo on the side) and fries. The basil mayo was simple - mayo with slivers of basil in it. It didn't add much to the flavor of the burger so cold take or leave this. The fries were also pretty average but they give you a large portion. This restaurant has many tvs to watch a game and pull tabs if you are feeling lucky. They have decent food, good service and a fun atmosphere, I'm glad I gave newt's a try!

I love Beirut. It has quickly became one of my favorite local spots…read more It's great for both sit-down and takeout. Their online ordering system is super easy to use, and ordering in person is just as smooth. The menu has such a good variety, everything from fresh salads to wraps and kebab plates. Honestly, everything I've tried has been so good. The garlic sauce is a must, it's incredible. My go-to is the shawarma unwrapped because you get a huge portion and can build it exactly how you want. The food is fantastic and the portions are very generous. The space is clean with plenty of seating, and the staff is amazing. They're so friendly and always make sure you have everything you need.

The restaurant was smaller than it looked from the outside - a handful of tables are a available,…read morebut I think during peak hours you might need to take your food to-go. Ambiance was ok - more of a diner style. Very casual. High chairs available, which was a plus for us. I got the gyro wrap and my husband got the Lebanese wrap ( not pictured). The gyro wrap was pretty good, and I loved the garlic sauce that it came with. However, the fries they came with were a bit on the soggier side - not crispy and not too much flavor. The Lebanese wrap had good flavor but it was smaller than my husband and I were expecting. It was probably half the size of my gyro wrap since it was thinner. My kids liked the grilled chicken place and rice that they had. The chicken had great flavor. The portions overall though are on the smaller side, especially when compared to restaurants in Minneapolis or St. Paul. Food was pretty good, but nothing out of the ordinary. I liked it overall though and thought it was a fun and different option to try in the south suburbs.

Somehow my husband and son like this place. We stopped after church for lunch. I remembered seeing…read moreanother customer had a pizza with lettuce on it and remembered that looked interesting. I asked and Dino Z pizza has arugula, garlic, oregano, onion, balsamic. I ordered without onion and subbed sun dried tomato. Since you really can't reheat it with lettuce on top, I ate practically the whole pizza. The other family members didn't want a piece. This was a much better experience. I still don't get the hype of these bland pizzas. If I return, this is what I'll be getting.

Punch Pizza is consistently excellent. Their Neapolitan-style pizzas are always spot on, with…read moreplenty of customizable options to make your own perfect pizza. The Punch Salad is a standout and pairs perfectly with the pizzas. Service is always friendly, online ordering is quick and easy, and the patio makes it an even better spot to enjoy a meal. They even have alcohol and gluten free pizza options. Huge win!

Food was excellent! Sweet pork Baja bowl and the service (Rebecca) was excellent as well. First…read morevisit and will be back!

After a failed attempt here about a year ago, my friend really wanted to come here and I said I…read morewould try it again. I'm glad I did!! The sweet pork was tender and not too sweet! I got it in a bowl and it paired very nicely with everything thing else! I also go the tres leches! I hear they sell out of this a lot!! Don't sleep on this because it was DELICIOUS!! I got the added mango sauce and it was truly perfection! I hear the chili lime chicken is also good! I'll be back for that sweet pork and tres leches soon!!