First timer! We had family visiting from out of town and…read more decided to grab breakfast together. There was a wait with about five parties ahead of us, but I was honestly impressed with how quickly they moved through the list. We were seated in less than 10 minutes on a busy Saturday. I tried one of the featured breakfast sandwiches, the Breakfast Denver Sandwich. It was $13 and honestly delicious. For the price, though, a side of hashbrowns or fruit would have been appreciated. The biggest reason I'm leaving 3 stars....service. I genuinely felt bad for the wait staff. They were trying, but were so clearly understaffed, especially considering they advertise they recently renovated their space to add more tables. It took over 10 minutes for us to be greeted, or offered a drink. Once our order was in, our waiter tried to be attentive, but simply couldn't keep up. Would I give Merlin's another chance? Sure. We thought the food was great. But, I wouldn't go out of my way, or rush back.

Service fine. Ambiance like any other family restaurant- I thought a salad would be safe. Quite…read moreliterally the worst salad I've ever had. Croutons were stale the rest was mostly just lettuce.

Sportsmen's Cafe has good comfort food and great service. It's not fancy, but has a very homey…read moreatmosphere.

Great food and awesome home made pie! Fast and friendly service with great prices. Go !read more

Tipsy Chicken is a cute little spot in a very random location (although I've heard they're moving)…read more They've got some rustic decor, a nice little bar, and pretty solid cocktail menu. Food-wise, the Chicken Sandwich was quite good. Flavorful, juicy, and tender. The chicken wild rice soup was also very good. Rich, creamy, and filled with ingredients to satisfy any cravings. Definitely worth a visit as they'll likely have something you'd enjoy!

Super cute inside vibes, decorated well and very clean. Our server was also bartending and made…read moresuper delicious cosmo that I want to order now just thinking about it. She was knowledgeable and great with giving recommendations on food and drinks, and had some groovy eyeshadow to boot! :) I tried the vegetable stroganoff. It was good, super Interesting. I would say it could have used more of a stroganoff flavor, I wasn't tasting much of that but non the less, a tasty pasta. My friend got the chicken sandwich. Oh, so good. The fries look and taste home made. My favorite part was probably the chicken and wild rice soup. An order is a big bowl topped with fresh micros and some seriously big pieces of mushrooms. I am excited to come back and will make it my go to in elk river.

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)!

SALAD BAR WAS ONLY THING GOOD WITH OUR MEAL ,,pork chop was about 3/16 thick and absolutely…read moretasteless,,and tuff,,,coulndnt eat it ,,other had staek and it was had as nails and total gristle..what waste of 52 dollars ,j n j used to be awesome ,,now cheap cheap cuts of meat and not worth the cost PERIOD!

When you find yourself in Duelm, MN very likely you're lost, or you meant to be there to nick some…read moreof the local corn growing everywhere, or more than likely it's because you wanted to the there. In as much as I can tell the latter is the only reason to be in this town. To be fair, I'd never had Walleye. Ever. Suffice to say, I'm convinced this is how it was supposed to be be prepared and surely what God had in mind when He created the fish in the first place. It was fried to expert perfection and paired with fries that were far from ordinary. Just for grins I'd also ordered some ala carte jumbo shrimp, and WOW--I didn't think I could have anything that good so far from an ocean. Are there shrimp in any of their 10,000 lakes?? Who cares as long as they're as good as what I had. Nice and attentive service in the type of place I remember eating out with my grandparents when it was an actual treat. Sadly, this is the type of family owned place cherished by the locals but missing from society. They used to be everywhere and in every state. For now, you just have to trust me and find yourself in Duelm. What a treat!

Absolutely adorable spot! The decor is simple and rustic!…read moreService spot on! She took her time explaining and was patient when I had a bit of a hiccup with my poached eggs The meal was phenomenal..I'm a sucker for Minnesota Wild Rice soup..and this was fantastic. My daughter got Swedish Meatballs and wife got an egg sandwich. I order the Ruben Benedict..first set of poached eggs were over cooked but they corrected it quickly and was a phenomenal breakfast! Highly recommend visiting!

Having lunch with colleagues was fun here…read more I had the burger with fries. Very fresh, filling and flavorful. The tea complemented the meal well. We also shared a the popovers. They were large, fresh and very delicious.

I've had the prime rib here and also multiple times went for their Sunday brunch. Both have been…read moreexcellent. Very friendly staff. The Ambiance is very nice. And the service is good. I would highly recommend this place.

My husband made Valentine's Day reservations weeks in advance. Coincidentally, we later found out…read moremy in-laws had also booked reservations for the same date and time. When we arrived, the restaurant was extremely busy with a long wait for those without reservations. My in-laws had already been seated at a table for four and kindly offered to share their table with us. We asked the host if combining our parties would help the restaurant, and they happily agreed. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. While we were still finishing dessert, a manager approached us and told us we needed to "wrap it up." The tone felt rude and unnecessary, especially considering we had only been dining for about 30-45 minutes. While we understand Valentine's Day is busy, guests should not feel rushed out, particularly when they made reservations well in advance. The interaction left a very negative impression and took away from what was supposed to be a special evening. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this restaurant for special occasions. Their motto is "eat quickly and get out"

We had brunch and the food was great, I'd eat there again. I had the Cinnamon French Toast, bacon…read moreand fried eggs. I appreciated that they don't over serve on the portions like many breakfast places.

Rebecca is so sweet and kind. I was visiting my husband and visited. The vibe was amazing. Very…read moreclean and inviting. The biscuit was so good I at if dry! Which I never do! The Loaded skillet was by far the best thing. Got it two days in a row because it was that good. Yall go see them. You won't be disappointed!

Food is always incredible! Service is always so kind! I recommend the Biscuits & Gravy Burrito!…read more Thank you again Brian for your assistance when I came to pick up food on my lunch break.

Forget Me Not cafe is absolutely amazing. The atmosphere, their people and the menu selection is…read moresecond to none. My hats off to Chef Mike and owner Palmer. I always feel very appreciated as one of their customers.

Really nice local cafe with friendly service and a great selection of breakfast, lunch, and…read moredesserts. I had the half sandwich and soup option, which was perfect for lunch, and we grabbed some desserts to go afterward. There were plenty of options to choose from and everything looked fresh. The building itself has a lot of character since it's older with a very open floor plan. The downside is that it can get pretty loud and a little difficult to hear when it's busy, but it still has a cozy cafe feel overall. Definitely a good stop for a casual breakfast or lunch, especially if you're saving room for dessert.

You might have to wait on a Saturday or Sunday morning maybe 20 minutes or less, due to the…read morepopularity of the restaurant --and the fact that it's the only breakfast restaurant in downtown Elk River. When you do get sat, the service is fast-- your coffee is always filled and hot! The food comes out fairly quickly and is always hot and delicious. It actually can get pretty loud in there. It is a very old building with an open floor plan, so when a lot of people get in there then start talking it can get to a medium roar, but nothing too loud. It's not like you have to shout at the person across the table so they can hear you. The prices are reasonable and comparable to the prices around the area, and bonus **if you have purchased an Elk River Football card, (and you have the card with you) you can get five dollars off your meal!