SOO GOOD! The…read moreseasoning, prices, and vibes were amazing! Our server was so funny, and made the experience memorable. It was fun to pick out your own seafood boil, they had great price friendly options for everyone! You could customize it pick your own premade boils:) I got the Cajun medium, and LOVED it! I took it home and made it with pasta the next day as the server suggested, and loved it:) will be coming back for more!

We had been curious about the Luscious Crab and finally made plans to celebrate two birthdays over…read morelunch on a Friday. I'm so sad we waited so long to visit. The decorations in there are super cute - underwater / boats / sea life themed. They even had cool doors that looked like that of a ship. The place was very clean and well organized. Every table had a roll of paper towels which was much needed after handling the delicious seafood. We split the Luscious Special Boil (I believe) and it was the perfect amount for the 8 of us! They split it into 2 plates to split more easily and it was perfect! Everything had amazing flavor and we left satisfied. We will definitely be back! One note - if you have a larger group, make sure to call in for a reservation to ensure they can accommodate you.

Fantastic news! Open for dining again, May 2026, after months long shutdown…read more Outstanding Szechuan food, authentic flavors and spice levels, they can fine tune as you like. NOT your every day Americanized Chinese. A very extensive menu. Legendary Dry Chili Chicken is AMAZING, Sole Fish Fillet Chili Bean Sauce or in Black Bean Sauce are delectable. Garlic Spinach is veggie heaven. They have the usual offerings too - General Tao, Kung Pao, Orange Chicken if you want to ease in to a new world of flavors. If you are unsure of your hot/spice tolerance, better start your order at Mild spiciness, their Medium can pack a really nice punch of spice heat and Szechuan pepper numbing.

Honestly, I really wanted to like this place. The decor is nice, the location is great, the staff…read morewas kind, but everything else was a mess. We came in for AYCE hotpot, but the system here doesn't seem to have been vetted at all. - Ordering is done through the app, but directions are pretty unclear between large pots or individual ones. We were told we'd have to switch tables if we wanted small ones(Something you may want to tell your table before they sit) - There was only one server, who seemed a bit flustered with how everything was supposed to work - Broth was not prepared, which would be fine, except there was one cook. I was told it would take 30 minutes just for that. - The help button on the site didn't work We heard another table ask for assistance because they'd been there an hour and two of their people didn't even have menus yet. Then we saw them get their meat and veggies for their hotpot, but they still didn't even have their broth yet. At this point we had ordered, but knew that we were probably another hour out from even seeing our food, so we just bailed. I really hope they figure out how their system is supposed to work because it looks like it could be great, but whatever is going on now does not make for a good experience. I'd like to say it was because they were busy, but legitimately there were only two tables, including us! Again, the staff was nice and I do wish them the best, but I'll probably have to wait a few months to give them another chance.

Friendly staff bought me a beer dont know why but they did, gotta love that customer service, would…read morecome again for the lobster alone. Cant wait to show my family.

GREAT AMBIANCE! the food was fit for a king, along with great customer service. Would love for the…read morefamily to come here again.

The food was delicious!! And the service was great :) there was a rude customer in the…read moreestablishment being mean to the staff, they handled it well. I would 100% recommend

I've been craving a seafood boil since being down in NOLA, and this one had great reviews. While…read morethe staff was super nice, I have to admit that the boil was lacking, when compared to the southern original. The shrimp was a little more rubbery than I like, but the crab legs were great. I think those were my favorite. Its hard to get any kind of fresh fresh seafood, and you can't get fresh crawfish to the Great Lakes area, so I have to remember that here. It definitely covered my seafood craving, but keep in mind its more of a Midwest style boil than the southern type if you pop in.

I placed an order for delivery and DoorDash is the service this restaurant uses. After more than an…read morehour, I called the restaurant wondering the status of my order. The manager, Natalie, found that my order has been picked up by DoorDash, but never arrived. She had the order re-made and am employee offered to bring it to my door personally even though they don't offer delivery. It arrived quickly, hot and fresh, and was wonderful.

Had an earlier dinner, service was good and started filling up as it got closer to 6pm. Our server…read morewas friendly, checked on us but gave us space to enjoy our meal and conversation. The raspberry lemondrop doesn't pack a punch alcohol wise but I enjoyed it. Portions are large and definitely easily sharable. There was good lighting at each table to be able to see your dinner companions but dimmer throughout to give a sense of privacy, not sure if that's what they were going for but it was nice. Ample parking since it's in a strip mall. My only critique is that the containers for leftovers are the compostable clamshell containers; great for the environment but for butter and fat heavy foods. The containers absorbed the oils and leaked onto each other and the bag relatively quickly so keep that in mind if you're taking your pasta home without a bag or your car seats may be stained.

Awesome lunch today. Probably the best hotpot experience in MN. Lunch price was extremely…read morereasonable ($20) for AYCE Hotpot or BBQ. Sauce station was very diverse - like every imaginable sauce across many different regions in Asia. Food tastes fresh and service was excellent Highly recommend if you're around the Maplewood area

We had such a great experience! The food was delicious and it was so fun to experiment and try new…read moreflavors. The kids loved the robot! Our server, Ace, was so hospitable. His top notch service and welcoming personality really stood out. We will be back! Easy parking, low wait time, family friendly! Great for a date or casual night out.

We recently hosted a groom's dinner for 38 people at Lake Elmo Inn. Both the food and the service…read morewere outstanding. With under 40 guests, Lake Elmo Inn allowed us to use a limited menu, (our choice of items on their normal menu,) for food choices---so food was served "restaurant style". Everyone agreed the food was excellent. We had dedicated service staff that were extremely attentive, and provided first rate service. Many first time guests, including out-of-towners, vowed they will return! We were reminded why Lake Elmo Inn is our first choice in the east metro for a great dinning experience.

We went to my favorite Restaurant for my birthday Last night! They still do the glass of…read moreComplimentary Champagne for your birthday and your party gets a glass for $1! Delicious Bubbles! I had the 10-oz prime rib and a side medley of colorful vegetables & garlic mashed potatoes. My husband ordered the broiled shrimp and they were huge. Desert was a decadent slice of French silk pie, which is the best I've ever had! Rich dense Chocolate and a perfect pie crust with thick creamy topping! I had to share! Beautiful Ambiance in a cozy hideaway in Lake Elmo, Minnesota! Service is always top-notch You have to go!!

We sat on the patio where we had a good amount of sun. It felt really nice to be outside…read more Our server was very nice and quick with any requests we had, refills, hot sauce, etc. We had the junkyard, blueberrry pancake, corned beef hash, and jalapeno poppers. I know, jalapeno poppers aren't a breakfast food, but I had to! They were very good, I'd get them again. The rest pretty much tasted exactly as they looked.

Very nice outside area. Sit with a big group by the fire or if you are a couple sit at the outside…read morebar. The Manhattan was good. They should add it to their cocktail list, so waiter doesn't need to ask what kind of whiskey, etc. Service was good.

Stopped by here on a whim while in the area, and am happy to report that it's delicious! This spot…read morehas a bunch of ramen options as well as sushi. I ordered ramen a gyoza, both were great! Stopping by during weekday lunch time was quieter, and I could see this as a nice place to catch up with a friend or just enjoy a quieter place to enjoy a meal. The staff was great and the service was pretty fast!

This is our new favorite ramen place in the Twin Cities. Total hidden gem in a strip mall in…read moreWoodbury. Despite the location the ambiance and service were fantastic. A lot of regulars were there interacting with the waitstaff. Always a good sign. We had the tofu buns for appetizers and they were just perfect in terms of the overall cook. We both had the char siu ramen which was fantastic. Came super hot and steaming. Breath was an amazing and the meat was tender, not fatty and plentiful. Will be back even though it is a drive for us to get here!

We decided to finally try Southern Social after passing by a few times. So glad we did. The menu is…read morefull of southern delights with a few local favorites added in. The appetizers are plenty and all of them sound delicious. We started with the buttermilk biscuits with the bourbon honey butter and blackberry preserves. It comes as six biscuits with a generous helping of butter and preserves and drizzled with honey. Nice crisp outside with a soft center. For dinner I got the catfish and chips, because what is more southern than fried catfish. My Mamaw would have been proud. Three strips of catfish over a bed of fries and side of hush puppies. The catfish was delicious! I wasn't a fan of the hush puppies. There was a drizzle on them that was super spicy to me so I didn't eat more than a half of one. My husband got the Mississippi Dip. It was also delicious and a generous portion. He was a particularly fan of the dip. The coleslaw was good and had an added spice we were not able to place but it had a very good flavor profile. Of course we got dessert. If was hard to decide between the Peach Bread pudding and the Beignets. The Bread pudding won out. A large slice with a big dollop of vanilla ice cream and a caramel sauce. My only "complaint" is that there was not enough sauce/caramel. I would have loved to have more of that to cover the slice but that being said it was wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone. Service was quick even though they had a few large parties because of homecoming. I am looking forward to coming back and trying a few more things on the menu.

Here we thought it would be an easy Anniversary dinner on a Tuesday, but it was subpar from the…read morebeginning. We waited at the front with no one greeting us for over 5m before I asked the bartender if it was seat yourself (no, you cannot). Then, our food took over an hour and was served half-cold, half-warmed too much by a heat lamp. You could tell the food sat and continued to cook while cooling off. It was gross. In addition, the indoors smelled like cigar smoke because THEY WERE HOLDING A CIGAR EVENT ON THEIR PATIO! Ummm... isn't there a law about not smoking so close to diners and doors to the restaurant (yes, there is)?! It was a horrible experience from start to finish. Will never choose it again for anything important. Slow Service. Bad food that took too long. Bad ambiance of cigar smoke (my wife is immunocompromised with a lung issue). I spent 20+ years managing restaurants. This was epically horrible.