Fast, friendly service and delicious food! The chicken grain bowl was absolutely fabulous and full…read moreof flavor!

Great little restaurant in a small town. I had the blackened chicken Bowl and it was delicious. My…read morehusband had the shrimp bowl. Also great. Nice atmosphere. Good quality -- good value

WIN 349! I defeated…read morethe pizza challenge at Joe's Pizza Palace & Pub in Mabel, MN. For this challenge, contestants must finish a 4 ingredient pizza, along with a 12 ounce drink, within 30 minutes. I was the first successful winner, completing the challenge in 14:57. Winners receive a spot on the wall of fame, the meal for free, PLUS another pizza to take home! I very much enjoyed this pizza! It was very saucy & easy to eat. No shortage of toppings.

The service and ambiance are still as good as the day they opened…read more Last night was the second time I had the spicy honey garlic bone-in wings and both times they were delicious. In fact they are the best wings I have ever had. Not to much breading and the spicy heat is exactly the right amount for this girl who loves spicy food. Yum! Yum!

Went to this local spot for pizza . Was a ok experience. The service was what you expected for a…read moresmall town bar food scene. But the pizza was way better the average. We got the thick crust veggie. The crust was cooked very well and the pizza was cheesy. I only wish the sauce stood out more but I'd definitely come back for pizza . The peeling wallpaper could use some attention though !!

Sometimes teeney tiny towns simply have the best food! The Wolf's Den is just such a place!…read moreDuring our stay close to Ostrander we were getting ready for our niece's wedding which would be where we were staying. Steve's sister was getting pulled left and right on the wedding details and had other social events to attend to besides that. One night she went to the Wolf's Den for one of these social events. She brought home leftover pizza from the Wolf's Den. We all tried a piece and we instantly fell in love with it. The pizza slices are huge, the toppings were fresh and the crust and pizza dough were standouts! And that was left over pizza! We were told of the Wolf's Den for sometime now through phone calls with his sister. After trying what it was like cold we had to make a stop here for good, hot fresh pizza before we came back home to Washington. And we did. We stopped by here one evening and ordered a Supreme pizza and a Pepperoni pizza to take back to where we were staying. The fresh pizza was simply amazing and all those features that we liked on the pizza slices were magnified when it was fresh and hot! It did not take long after chowing down on a couple of these slices and we were full as ticks! Steven and I often drag our feet when it comes to going to visit rural America but whenever we go see his sister, Judy it will give us an added spring in our step because we will insist on having to fit in another trip to the Wolf's Den! P.S. The Wolf's Den is also a bar and serves other food as well besides pizza but it is unavoidable not to try the pizza at least once!

Not like it use to be. No customers at 6PM on a Sunday. One other table besides our party of 4…read more Food was OK. Service was very slow.

The New York Strip steak dinner with asparagus, mashed potatoes, and garlic bread was AMAZING! Jae…read more(our waiter) was super helpful and very respectful. I would definitely recommend coming here for a good dinner and drinks!

The service was good and so were the appetizers though the pizza burger wasn't the best. The cheese…read morecurds and mozzarella sticks were delicious. The bacon cheese burger was good and had a hand formed patty. The place has a nice outdoor patio. Overall the place was really good. They have nice clean restrooms.

Very friendly place to have a tasty burger, fried munchies and cold beer. Very clean and super…read moreinexpensive! Highly recommended!

This place is an absolute gem!…read more The parking lot is small, but it's conveniently located at the top of the hill. There's also some additional parking on the other side of the restaurant. We've never had any trouble finding parking, but we usually arrive around 5 or 6 PM. If you're a fan of red meat, this is the place for you. I've tried both the ribeye and the prime rib, and both were absolutely fantastic. The portion sizes are generous for the price, so I always end up with leftovers. The prime rib is perfectly seasoned with a nice crust. I usually order my steaks medium rare, and they've always come out just right, except for one time when I got an end piece that I sent back. They quickly replaced it and agreed that it was more medium than rare. The jalapeño poppers are delicious, and the house salad is equally tasty. I always get the hashbrowns as a side, while my friend usually gets the brussels sprouts and the au gratin. I've never tried anything else, but I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever you order. But the pie is the star of the show! Get the French Silk pie, made from scratch by the owner. The crust has just the right amount of saltiness to complement the rich chocolate mousse filling. The mousse isn't too dense, but it's not as light as meringue either. If you're a chocolate lover, you absolutely must try it. Pro tip: If you're there on a busy night, it might be a good idea to order your pie when you order your food. I did this one night because I was dreaming of the pie all week, and I'm so glad I did. Unfortunately, they ran out by the time the rest of our table ordered dessert, but my waiter had set aside my piece just for me, so I was able to enjoy it.

Great food options and super personal service in the bar. Kyle and his team are awesome! We love…read moreFriday night date night and the view is the best in the area.

Sorry It's not open! Been closed for a year but had great food when it was! Buy this and open upread more

We'd been wanting to try this place and finally got a chance. It did not disappoint!!! The paninis…read morewere unbelievable! Absolutely wonderful! Menu was great and drink selection was perfect.

Service was good and attentive, the food was delicious, and the restaurant was decorated in a cute…read moreway.

Passing through Spring Valley as part of a long bike/road trip, my daughter and I pulled into the…read more"downtown" of this small town and dropped into Elaine's for lunch. What a great move. Looking like a 50s diner, we sat at the counter while a table of six men - locals, all farmers, discussed politics, planting and hydrology - and ordered the hamburger (from local grass fed cows) and onion rings. The rings were freshly battered and made (by Elaine, who was back in the kitchen); they were excellent. The burgers were thick, juicy, flavorful and served with tomato and lettuce. With burger and rings coming in at around $5, you'll have a tough time putting as much satisfaction in front of you. If you are passing south of Rochester, MN on I-90, Elaine's is worth the detour.