I've been to the Rough Cut Bar & Grill twice and loved it both times. The service was fast and the…read morefood was tremendous. It's a bit pricey, but I figure for the quality it's worth it. The chicken strips and barbeque cheeseburger were particularly good this past occasion. Highly recommended.

We had family visiting from Oklahoma and spent the day in Mille Lacs. We were starving on our way…read moreback to Elk River and decided to stop in at Rough-Cut. The Saturday prime rib special was one of the deciding factors. Within the first few minutes, we learned that they were completely sold out [mind you it was before 7pm]. The two biggest disappointments were service, or lack thereof, and the amount of time it took for our order to be filled. For context, after ordering, we waited over 45 minutes for our food to be served. And when it did come, it was luke warm and not served at the same time. My husband was nearly done with his meal before I received mine. While completely outside the control of Rough-Cut, we sat, very, very hungry listening to some loud mouth drunk talking about how many girls his friend "banged". Mind you....we were sitting on the restaurant side, not the bar side. Just added to an already bad experience. Rough-Cut needs more and higher quality wait staff and a smaller menu that they can actually fill. Timely and of quality. For extra context, the dining room was busy, but we did not wait to sit down and there were open tables the entire time we were there. My recommendation for those traveling along 169 ....keep going. Sorry!

Reasonable prices and good food. It's nice to have another dining out option in Milaca, and it is…read moreway better than the restaurant it replaced. The staff is very friendly.

It's okay. Nothing special at this point. I'm sure they will get better with time. I had the…read morewalleye, the fish was good but the mashed potato's were cold. My wife's club sandwich had very little meat in it and my sister's patty melt was mostly bun and not much burger. It's right by our house so I'm sure we will go more but at this point it's just "okay".

Terrible have gone in twice only to be totally ignored! Waitress on both occasions looked at us and…read moredidn't even acknowledge.

Legit delicious!! I file this under hole-in-the-wall or dive-bar - and those terms aren't…read morederogatory in the least! This is on the edge of "the middle of nowhere" (unless of course you're one of the fine folks that lives nearby). But disregard all of that - the service and the FOOD were both top notch! Different daily specials every day (see the picture) and the regular menu is HUGE! Hubby had a Peanut Butter and Jalapeño Jam burger - big 1/2 pounder - with fresh fries. I thought the fries were a little soggy (literally the only negative) but they were deliciously seasoned. I had a shaved beef with Au Jus. Now I know that sounds dull but it wasn't! The roll was super-soft but lightly toasted with a buttery taste and the beef (I'm told by the VERY fabulous waitress) is sliced from their weekly prime-rib special. I had it with a slide of slaw and GOOD LORD they actually know how to make excellent slaw! Again - same fabulous waitress says that the dressing is house-made. It really, REALLY was good. Add three tap beers and our lunch was a sweet $33. I wish we had an easier more frequent reason to stop because the menu has me intrigued! I definitely recommend it!

Stopped into Northwoods Steakhouse randomly on the way up to our cabin. It looks pretty unassuming…read morefrom the outside but it's a lot nicer when you get inside. Our server was very friendly and brought our food out quickly. My kids liked their cheeseburgers. I got the Lumberjack burger which had bacon and pulled pork on it. I got it with pink in the middle and it was really good! The burger was flavorful and juicy. The tater tots were yummy too. Nice and crispy on the outside with a good amount of seasoning. My husband liked his BLT with waffle fries. Our whole lunch came to $51 (we didn't get any alcohol), which feels like a good deal. I'm happy to have one more good place to eat to stop in on our way to and from our cabin.

WOW Once again an…read moreexcellent burger! Plus, it was a daily special. I'd have it again! JUST DO IT!

Great food- chill was good. You can't go wrong with burgers. Pizza hits the spot too. Service was…read moregreat. ( beats most places in Minneapolis). I'd highly recommend it to anyone local or out of town.

The only reason it got 4.5 stars is due to the watery ranch. The cup brought to us was very watered…read moredown. The chili was real good. They aren't kidding when they say it's meaty. It had a kick but not too much. The chunks of meat were like meatball size. Got the Texan burger and man was that good. It's a heart attack on a plate but had the kitchen sink on top AND on the bottom of the burger. Fries, onion rings, onions, and sauces. Yum. Oh and two cheeses. Yum. The fries were also amazing and just the way I like it. Not too crispy not too soft. This place is such a gem and if you blink while driving you'll miss it. Just make a U turn ...safely and go back if ya do.

Great spot to drive through and get some classic food! The building used to be open to order and…read moreeat in but it is now just a drive through so plan accordingly! The food is always good quality and the ice cream is delicious! I highly recommend their onion rings. If you're looking for a good cheese pull be sure to get the mozzarella sticks. I do wish they offered a grilled cheese or other vegetarian sandwich / burger but they do have some vegetarian sides & side salads I believe.

I stopped in to Happy's right before they closed. The staff were so friendly! I know what it is…read morelike to work fast food and get customers as you are trying to close. These ladies gave no indication whatsoever that I was not welcome. Just the opposite! In addition, I ate the best sloppy joe I have ever eaten in my life (sorry mom!). Best of all, they had a pup cup for my dog and were complimenting him on his patience (and on how handsome he is). This is my new favorite place to go on the way to and from the cabin.

This place is such a treasure, old school diner serving great food! Celebrating 70 years in…read morebusiness, I've been stopping in since I was a little girl and it always makes me smile. Today we made it for breakfast, large portions, yummy and comes out quick. Service with a smile always. And you have to get a piece of homemade pie to take with you.

Service was great, one waitress but she was right there. Bacon was great other than a little…read moreovercooked. I had the hash brown breakfast special while good it was plenty greasy.

Jellybean and Julia's is a great place to stop by and try some amazing barbecue. This burger was…read moreone of the best burgers I've ever had! The restaurant has a fun atmosphere and staff are friendly. They offer a variety of specials daily and are always trying new innovative ideas.

The place has a nice laid back feel. They were packed the night I was in. My server was good and…read morethe food was fast. The sandwich had several big chunks of fat. I don't find that pleasant. The brisket had great flavor. The Mac and cheese was creamy, it had a cheese sauce. The baked beans were delicious my favorite thing.

The service was great and the place was clean. The food came up fast, and the drinks were…read moredelicious. Trying to talk to the owner into getting a pickle pizza on the menu.

Bacon cheese burger$12. Good basic burger served with potato chip from the bag. The burger was good…read morequality and 1/3 pound. Ours were just a bit over well. We did not specify so ok There was no garnishment but ketchup on the table. The kids Mac and cheese was well received. For the price and quality I would come again Service was fine.

My favorite place to be in town! While some nights it can be busy and loud, other nights are a…read morelittle more quiet and chill. I absolutely love the staff! They are so friendly! I got the Thursday special, the steak. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! The steak was cooked perfectly to my liking!! For an extra fee, I got cheesy hash browns which I enjoyed just as much. Ordered 2 alcoholic drinks, which were amazing aswell. They offer some games for all ages. A very rustic, Ole timey style inside. My only quam with the place is the closing time is at 10:00 pm. They served breakfast only on the weekends aswell.

Cute American/Country style restaurant…read more They have maximized seating space, so if there is a wait you will be outside or in your vehicle. They take down your number and call you when your table is available. Our server was very friendly and on top of things. We ate there for brunch - Pro tip: come early to ensure you can get their made from scratch caramel or cinnamon rolls, they sell out! It was big enough for 3-4 people to share. Our food was good and the price was great considering they make from scratch. I would gladly eat there again!