Always amazing service, food and drinks! This is my favorite local dining spot. The prime rib is a…read moremust on Sundays!

Enjoyed dinner outside on the patio and had the ribs. Server was very kind even though she was…read morequite busy. Good portion for the price but ribs were dry and I wasn't a big fan of the bbq sauce that came with it. . So many flies around the food that it ruined the experience.

My husband and I wanted to check out some locaspots around our area and found this nice spot! The…read morerestaurant is located across from Knife Lake - just beautiful! The restaurant was spacious, yet cozy inside; we were pleasantly surprised. They had a bar and dining area. My husband tried their broasted chicken and he said it was one of the best he had. I had the salmon with a side of honey glazed brussel sprouts and it was delish! They had a nice selection of beverages and cocktails. Our server was friendly and accommodating. Overall a great dining experience. I would highly recommend this spot!

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.

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!

Party of eight. Pizza orders all delivered together, hot, not over baked, perfect thin crust…read morehouse special and taco pizza. Scrumptious. No need for thick wasted crust. Just enough crust to hold the toppings. ALWAYS order Large. Take home a few left over pieces,

The waitress dumped an entire (5-6 drinks) tray on my husband. She laughed and said that it was…read morenot the first time she has done that. We were able to clean up as best we can. She at least offered us a towel.

Bicycle ride with a group of 12. We enjoyed lunch here. I had the chicken wild rice soup with a…read moreside of really tasty garlic bread. We also enjoyed the #4 breakfast with sausage. I topped my lunch off with an orange creamsicle beer that was really good.

I never thought I would write a 5 star review about a bowling alley - but there is a first for…read moreeverything. I have been here many times, trying many different menu items, and I am never disappointed! From the pizza to the meatloaf - you can tell a lot of the items on the menu are made from scratch. The servers/bartenders are incredibly friendly and prompt. There are many different seating options from booths to high-tops which makes it accessible for everyone. The inside is spacious and allows for large parties. Great place to meet up for a great meal (and maybe a little bowling)!

Visited Willy's on the Water today for their limited brunch menu and bottomless mimosas. The lake…read moreview was very pleasant. I sat on the patio area and although the weather was decent, it would be nice if the restaurant had some mist machines or light fans or something for guests. I ordered my food and was disappointed in the quality. The steak was very hard and overcooked. When it came time for the bill, my total tab was $29.50. I gave the waitress Barbra (2) $20 bills.. so $40 total. I asked for change back to I could give an appropriate tip. Barbra brought back a $10 bill and shortened me cash... the restaurant was busy and I did wait to see if I could get her attention. I did have things to do today so I just took a loss on my change and left the tip. Just wanted to leave a review in hopes of the restaurant ensuring their wait staff gives customers their change! In this economy every penny counts. I hope they can continue to improve on the ambiance and food quality as well.

My aunt suggested grabbing a drink at this restaurant patio that faces the lake. They are busy, big…read moreparking lot but looks full. We were lucky to find a parking spot. Beautiful entryway with chandelier. The place looks newly renovated with an arcade room on the side. The restaurant is actually pretty big, hude bar on the right with seating and dining room to the left. Then covered patio and open patio seating area. We sat outside facing the lake. There's servers outside greeted us when we sat down. They gave us food and beverage menu, but we were so full from dinner. We just came for drinks and the view.

Small little bar/sit down restaurant with very prompt service that never allow your drink to be…read moreunder half full without offering another fill. The restaurant looks very fresh and new with modern decor. Hands down the best walleye I have had. The breading was light and very flavorful. It had a delicious light sauce that it was sitting in that made it literally melt in your mouth. The mashed potatoes are already seasoned to perfection so no extra seasonings needed. My husband sand his sandwich with as delicious but agreed my fish was 12/10!

I was up in Rockford for a boat day with a friend and afterwards she decided to take me to one of…read moreher favorite local spots. It is quite small inside and is definitely not suitable for large groups. I also felt the seating prioritized style over comfort. This is your typical millennial trendy burger joint that serves water with no ice in a small glass, has higher prices for the portions you are getting, and seems to just have one or two people working. Service was a little slow as it picked up around dinner time. For food, I got the dry rub wings and mac n cheese. My friend got a burger and chips and queso. The food is pretty good. I liked the wings, they had quite a kick to them, and the fries and queso were good. I was not impressed with the mac n cheese. Since Rockford is a small town, I am sure this place fills a void with the limited options they have but I also don't need to return.

We stopped in for dinner after a round of golf in Ramsey. Fun bbq joint vibe, casual and homey. The…read moremenu had many options but felt like I needed to try something that was bbq related. We started with cheese curds. Loved that they were batter fried and not breaded. Very tasty and a huge app portion. My entree was the pulled pork sandwich with bbq beans. Everything was very good. Pork had a savory flavor and it was nice and tender. Portions were large. Topped it all off with a Hazy Little Thing beer. Great service. Easy parking. Just off a major road. Great stop.

My husband works for an LTL delivery service and made a couple deliveries to Jellybean and Julia's…read morewhen they were opening their current location. He told me back then that someday we needed to check out J&J's. We love small business, local, non-chain restaurants. I decided to surprise my husband and take him to J&J's for Father's Day. We are empty nesters, so it was just the two of us for lunch. We arrived just after 12 p.m. There was a line out the door, which we expected since it was Father's Day and Sunday lunchtime. We were told it would be a 15-20 minute wait for a table, which we had no issue with. We ended up waiting less than 10 minutes because there was a table available on the patio. The weather was beautiful, and with summer being so short in Minnesota, we like to take advantage of it whenever we can. Our server came to our table shortly after we were seated, but it was long enough that we both had time to decide what we wanted before she arrived. I ordered the Texas Philly, and my husband had the brisket sandwich. We had to wait a while for our food, which we understood given how busy the restaurant was. Others around us were complaining about the wait, and those tables had a different server who was very apologetic about the kitchen being backed up. The hand-cut fries were piping hot and seasoned perfectly. It's so rare to go out to eat and get hot fries, let alone fries that are piping hot. That alone was worth the wait! My husband loved the brisket sandwich, and the Texas Philly was SO good--piled full of meat. We live in the south metro, but it was well worth the 30+ minute drive to get there. We'll definitely be back and will absolutely recommend J&J's to others!

Great place for a quick dinner. I love their buffalo chicken wrap and fries! Beer is cold :)read more

Not a huge menu but super tasty food and delicious drinks! Salads, sandwiches, burgers and…read moreappetizers. The Juicy Lucy is fabulous and the grilled chicken sandwich I had was perfect - not even a little dry. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area!

We came for bingo on a Wednesday night at 6:00pm (bingo starts at 7:00), I recommend arriving early…read morefor bingo because it is a popular spot! I ordered the cheese curd burger with tots. The cheese curds were so good, I would order that separately as an appetizer next time. The burger itself was grilled perfectly medium, I would ask for extra Chipotle ranch. Service was attentive and seating for sitting for bingo for 2 hours was comfortable.

G O O D F O O D…read more Attended a Rehearsal Dinner here upstairs. They have a nice cozy area complete with a bar. Attached is a good sized deck with lots of seating. Our delightful bartender wore a cool Friendly Buffalo shirt, I guess she has been there quite some time! Honestly, I liked the old name better! We were served home made lasagna that was damn near as good as mine! Respect! E A T HERE P A R T Y HERE