We were at River Inn in Hanover, Mn. Wednesday evening. We…read morewere seated in the back fireplace room. I had the french dip and my husband had the walleye sandwich. Everything was good except the onion rings were over cooked, so our server did a reorder and they were excellent. To our surprise when we were going to pay for our meal, the server said the couple that were seated on a high top table near us, had paid for our meals. So, if you were that generous couple, THANK YOU so much. Sometimes, especially now a days in these crazy times, one starts to feel uneasy about what the future holds for us. This act of kindness really lifted our spirits. There are truly good people still out there and we so appreciate your kindness.

What a wonderful little oasis. The charming inn is so special and the patio is GORGEOUS! This is…read moreclearly a favorite spot for many and it's easy to see why. A large menu that offers something for everyone. Their staff is attentive and lovely. We dined as a party of ten and our server couldn't have been better. She remembered everything and took great care of us. The food was very good and we look forward to coming back for the patio. They don't take reservations so be prepared for potential long waits.

Very cool environment. Very romantic for valentines drinks and apps. Small dark and intimate with…read morefriendly service. Bartender was very helpful in choosing nonalcoholic drinks! We will be back again.

A hidden gem for the area. I actually am hesitant to give them a five star just to keep the place…read moreavailable for us. Great cocktails and atmosphere. In the basement of the wine bar so your party has options. Great owner and staff too.

Great ambiance for a fancy drink! They serve pizzas which we did not get. Service was super…read morefriendly and quick, but not overly in your face.

The Liquor Lounge is a cute, little, jazzy cocktail bar located in the heart of Monticello…read more This place is kind of small and could very easily be passed right by. While there is signage in both the front and the rear of the building you could easily mistake this place for a dive bar or even being shut down. I assure you, it's not. Once you walk in you notice a beautifully decorated lounge. Floor to ceiling mirrors ans drapes make the room appear much larger than it is. Nice leather chairs creating little seating areas and the bar can hold about 12 people. There is lots of music/musician memorabilia on the walls and some fun fixtures. Our party of 7 took up the last available seats in the otherwise packed house. We were greeted by a very busy, yet smiling, owner, Angie. She let us know she had a few drinks to make and would be back to take our order. She was the only one behind the bar and was struggling a bit to keep up. Had lots of hustle, though. The wait was a little longer than one would like be but not bad. The drinks were worth the wait. Our party of 7 all ordered something different and we all very much enjoyed our drinks. On top of well made cocktails, the prices were more than reasonable - all between $9-$12 a drink. I very much enjoyed my experience and would absolutely recommend this little lounge.

Steven, our server was incredible! He started the evening off with his pleasant demeanor and made…read morewonderful recommendations. We took his suggestions and had the Steak and Spicy Noodles and the Berry Bourbon Glazed Aged Pork Chop. Everything was delicious. what a lovely way to spend my birthday. We will be back.

Such a great find in maple grove! Loved walking in to such beautiful decor, the lighting definitely…read morecaught my eye. The bar also got my attention with all the bottles on the wall! Plenty of seating although it seemed like a lot of the tables were very close to each other so not much privacy unless you are in a booth. Loved the individual bathroom stalls, very clean and private. The food was amazing!! We didn't know what to expect here but the food was cooked to perfection, shoutout to the chef for making the noodles Al dente, especially the rice noodles. Being Asian I know how hard it can be to get the right texture for rice noodles but they were perfect! Flavors were incredible. Portions were plentiful, we shared two entrees and two apps between 4 girls and we had leftovers and we were all starving too. Love the vibes here, definitely feels more upscale yet casual. Drinks looked really good too but we did not want to day drink this time.

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.

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.

We've been to Tipsy on Main a dozen times - probably more. We obviously wouldn't keep coming back…read moreif there wasn't something good! We like the restaurant, the atmosphere, and the food. But they just don't seem to have that attention to detail. The serving staff is spotty - usually friendly, but not top notch. And let's talk about something that bugs us. Multiple times when we ordered the french fries they've come out burnt or in a pile of 1 inch long potatoes. The french fries are delicious and a highlight of the experience, but why they have trouble consistently giving you a nice serving of fries, I don't understand. Additionally, the last two times we've been there we've had to fight off fruit flies. Once - I can understand - a second time, swatting off and slapping fruit flies is not okay. Tipsy - you can do better.

My oldest son just moved to the area and I'm enjoying dining in Elk River. Tonight we tried the…read moreTipsy on Main. Fantastic menu, service, and ambiance. Fun fact, my son's drink was a signature drink from our bartender/server! Super clean, super delicious, and most importantly to me, the employees were fantastic! 5 stars!

Always in search of a nice speakeasy experience, we came across Anoka Hardware Store while in…read moreMinneapolis before heading off to visit friends. It was a bit of a trek through rush-hour traffic from our hotel but so completely worth the trip. Discretely located through a door marked only by a red light above it we were warmly greeted by gentleman behind the hardware counter. We were prepared to answer with the password to let us in but for some reason it wasn't asked. No big deal. You are then sent through a door into the beautifully dimly-lit space of the speakeasy. There is plenty of seating, with small tables and some booths. We were shown to our table and greeted by one of the great, friendly hostesses. Drinks are ordered directly at the bar with one of the attendants. You immediately pay for your order which will then be brought to your table. Different but really a nice idea. The music was also nicely unique, with a mix of oldies from the 50's and 60's. An old black and white James Cagney movie played silently on one wall. In terms of the cocktails I have to say these are some of the most delicious and finely crafted drinks I've enjoyed. I began with the Start Your Engine, a delicious gin-based drink. My wife had an absolutely fantastic smoked Old Fashioned, smoked in a large box for a minute or two. Wow! Probably the best we've ever tasted. My second drink was another gin cocktail, the Last Word, which I'd been wanting to try for some time. A fine gin supported by green Chartreuse and lime, this was simply sublime. Highly recommended. The bar and menu is quite varied and extensive, so you're sure to find something to your liking. The space has a great vibe and mellow ambiance. Sufficiently dark, cozy and very nicely and eclectically decorated. Service was outstanding and informative. Reservations are recommended. Like many such places you are "limited" to 90-minute timeframes, which sometimes seems like not enough but ultimately works quite well. The quality of the cocktails, space and service all make for a really enjoyable time. Well worth many visits.

Such a cool speakeasy. You need a password to enter. Here's a tip, make reservations and they tell…read moreyou the password in advance. The menu is almost too extensive with whisky cocktails, it's almost hard to choose. They also have the most extensive Four Roses single barrel picks around, any of which you can get in a cocktail.

Excited to find a local place that uses flavor & spice! We had cute & delicious Boozie Smoothies -…read morethey have them in 8 flavors! The Spin Dip was delicious with the right amount of spice. Only reason I couldn't give them 5 stars is it's on the pricier side. We'll check them out again as all the food that went past us looked good.

Pleasantly surprised, heard a fair amount of mixed reviews but had a very enjoyable evening and a…read moregreat experience. Met up with old neighbors for a nice dinner. Server Rene was attentive, patient, thorough and a lot of fun! Good teamwork, we think the manager also acted as the expo and delivered our food. Everyone enjoyed their meals, hot, fresh, tasty and good sized portions. A couple pricey items on the menu seemed surprising, Mac N Cheese ($17) and a Twice baked potato ($11). We will be back again, we had a great time...

Food was great. Had the H and H burger and it was one of the best I've had. The Minnesota Wontons…read morewere really good, different, but good! The grilled cheese was good, but my wife had mentioned she would have preferred the steak pasta. Portion sizes are adequate, drinks are a bit soendy, but delicious. Service was great.

Great food. Huge cinnamon roll. Good breakfast options. Omelets. Crepes. Benedict…read more Great attentive service.