I mean what's not to love? Farm to table, seasonal menu, amazing food, efficient service, kind servers, and a beautiful setting. Main Street Farmer Eatery has it all. This is a place we look forward to trying every time the season changes (and definitely the place your local family/friends want gift cards to). My fiancé had the Bahn Mi, I had the Beef Braised Tacos, and we shared the pierogis. Everything was great (and we loved the selection of NA cocktails)! Perfect for a date night read more

Main Street Farmer Eatery - Menu - New American Near Me - Saint Michael, Minnesota

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I have always loved Main Street Farmer, which is what makes this review tough to write. Since we moved to Minnesota, we've eaten here at least a couple of times a year, but unfortunately, each visit over the last few years has become a little more challenging. On this visit, the service felt scattered and slow. We waited about 45 minutes from ordering until we received our food, and even then, the plates came out with an 8-10 minute gap between them. When the food did arrive, it wasn't hot. The portion sizes also seem to have changed significantly. The American chicken portion was surprisingly small--similar to what you might expect from a kids' meal. What made the experience stand out even more was that we had recently eaten at Olio in Bayport at a similar price point. The difference in service, portion size, attention to detail, and having food arrive fresh and hot was pretty noticeable. I've always had a soft spot for this place, so I genuinely wonder if there has been a change in ownership or management. I've kept coming back hoping our previous experiences were just an off night, but after several disappointing visits, I think I finally have to put a fork in it. My pictures and memories tell a different story.... read more

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Came in during their last week of the winter menu and glad we got to see it before it was gone for the season! Although it's a bit of a hike outside the city, still not too bad on a weekday and it was nice to get out and try something new! It seems like an up and coming area for Monticello and development nearby. We came right at 5 when the restaurant opens and got a seat in the high tops. NOTE! If you want to partake in the happy hour, you have to either sit at the bar or in the high top tables. We didn't know this and wanted their chicken wings on the happy hour menu so ended up switching tables. In addition to the wings, my husband ordered the corn bread app which was pretty good too! Wasn't a huge fan of the spicy butter it came with, but strange but the bread itself was good. The wings had a good seasoning and the house made ranch was really tasty! Surprised there were only wings and no drumsticks which I prefer and the wings themselves didn't have a whole ton of meat on them so I'd give it 3/5 on the apps I ordered the 12oz New York strip and at market price it was $62, came with broccolini and French fries. My husband got the turkey burger which he wasn't a huge fan of he said but he enjoyed the fries. My New York strip wasn't seasoned well - if at all to be honest but thankfully they had some leftover A1 from Mother's Day brunch where the bartender made some bloody Mary's so that helped. Can't say the food was a knockout but the service was really good. The bartender who was our server was conversational, great dude, and offered great suggestions. Host and folks were also really accommodating when we hopped around the restaurant so we could participate in the HH. All in all, great experience and nice place to try! read more

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Great farm to table restaurant! The summer menu was really good! The drink list is huge, plenty of cocktails, wine and beer. The dining room is very nice, we had a large party and they had no problem making it work for us. The kitchen is right there and you can watch them make your meal, pretty cool. The food tasted great, the service was great and we truly enjoyed our time there! read more

Main Street Farmer Eatery - Caribbean Jerk Chicken Bowl - New American Near Me - Saint Michael, Minnesota

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This is our second visit and we are glad we went! The atmosphere inside is so nice, service was super friendly. We had the cucumber Collins drink, and it blew us away. Super good. We got the pierogi's and the fried chicken sandwich. Pierogis were so good. One complaint though is it said "prosciutto" in the description and there were literally 4 tiny cubes of prosciutto bits so that felt a little bit cheap. I also didn't expect them to be deep fried, but they were so good. We also shared the fried chicken sandwich which was super good, loved the chicken and the breading. I think it was missing the hot honey but it wasn't too much of a loss as everything else on it was so darn good. The biggest reason I have to knock it a star is that it is SO loud. It's a nice place, but it'd be hard to want to go for a date night because of the noise. read more

Main Street Farmer Eatery - Pierogis - New American Near Me - Saint Michael, Minnesota

Highly recommend this place! Happened to be in the area stopped in & tried this spot. Starters /Appetizers- Brussel sprouts and MSF fries. Main Dishes- Chimichurri skirt steak with fries Crispy American chicken dinner Arrabbiata rigatoni Cajun style surf & turf Deserts- Carmel apple Carrot cake Root Bear float Everything cooked perfect. Worth the drive for good food definitely will return even if it a lil drive. ( I always fail on pictures unfortunately) read more

First time to this restaurant and I don't know why I haven't been here before Totally worth the trek out to St Michael to this lovely farm to table restaurant We had the best server Devan- so friendly and knowledgeable and knew how to give the best service and divide the bill up between couples without us having to ask!!! The dinner was great- all 6 of us ordered different entrees and enjoyed them all Cocktails were great, I really enjoyed the little sippers , basically a tasting of 6 different ones! Dessert had few choices but the chocolate cake with the coffee ice cream was hit- ! read more

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The vibe in this place is still fabulous but I feel their prices don't match the quality of the dishes any longer. I know Covid really hurt restaurants in many different aspects... it's unfortunate. Their cocktails are still awesome but I just didn't love the chicken I ordered. It seemed to have a pre-made taste - like I got the last one of the night and it was dry/rubbery. Lacked flavor too. Bland. For the cost, it just was disappointing. Their menu needs an overhaul. I still haven't gotten over the removal of the schnitzel from their menu. It was so so good. Great, balanced dish. read more

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They do have a parking lot. We debated between two places close to each other. We ended up here. The happy hour menu was really fun and my favorite part. I did enjoy my bowl as well simple because I love beets. HH menu - Tennessee hot fried pickles ! Yes please. Duck bacon wantons - they are from maple leaf farms. Same as the state fair, and various other restaurants use them in the twin cities. Fries were mid. I got the Grain Bowl for dinner with salmon. It was okay. I loved the addition of beets but it was missing some flavor. read more

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This was my first time eating here. Amazing atmosphere, excellent food and such friendly staff! Was really thankful for gluten free options. 5 star rating for sure. Highly recommend. read more

It was amazing and the burger was very juicy. The service was very fast and the drinks were very good. And The ambience gave me fresh farmers market vibe. read more

Had a great experience. The food was excellent along with the service. Limited menu but everything we had was tasty. The French dip was excellent with just enough horseradish sauce. read more

Main Street Farmer Eatery - French dip - New American Near Me - Saint Michael, Minnesota

The prices are steep but it's worth it. They have festive and delicious cocktails, some of the best I've had. Their apps are extraordinary and so is the service. We shall return! read more

Incredible. Gem. Wow. Best carrot cake I've ever had. Smashing entrees. Haven't had better Brussels. Generous portion sizes. Bartenders are pros. Only tick they get are not having linen napkins, only because such great food and atmosphere require that final little touch. Still 5 out of 5. read more

Fun cocktails, great food. We just tried this recently and will definitely be back. The cocktail flight was a good way to try before deciding which to order read more

The best bacon cheese burger and fries we've had in a very long time. Burger cooked to perfection. Crisp toppings and large pieces of bacon. The fries are the best I've ever had. Fresh cut and cooked in beef tallow. I couldn't stop thinking about them on the hour long drive home. Shout out to our server Jarrod!! Only knock on the place would be the music. Dull mellow remakes of contemporary songs you'd hear on shows like Grey's Anatomy. The place has an old tractor out front and the word farmer in its name for Pete's sake. Should be playing some good Americana music. I'm sure you could find some to fit the modern bougie farmer vibe ;-) read more

I thought after so many years I should update my review of Main Street Farmer. We have eaten here infrequently since our first visit. It seems the menu has taken a little different direction, and I consider it for the better. I ordered the molasses glazed tri-tip w/ corn bread and coleslaw. It was very good! My wife had the Frenched chicken and she loved it. She said she would lick the plate if she could. The place was lively and fun. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I am upgrading my review, as this experience was much better. read more

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Highly recommend! My wife and I enjoy the food and people every time that we go there. The carrot cake is amazing.

We had never tried this place, we were actually on our way to Chipotle and decided to stop. They have a really decent mock tail lists which is impressive. Those of us that don't drink are often forgotten! They have a seasonal menu but what I ordered was so delicious Autumn Ancient Grain Bowl. The only complaint was we waited a significant amount of time bc our server forgot to put our order in. It was a gorgeous night and we were outside, so we were not upset. She was very apologetic. We only got an "I'm sorry", I would have hoped they would at least comp our mock tails. read more

Main Street Farmer Eatery - Autumn Ancient Grain Bowl - New American Near Me - Saint Michael, Minnesota

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Considering the fact that my husband and I came in with our 1, 7, and 10 year old sons and still had a really pleasant time I will absolutely recommend this place to friends. We had a grumpy toddler and a spill but the staff seemed completely unfazed and attentive. I didn't ask for more napkins but they appeared, I didn't ask for coloring books but they showed up, and when you're a mom a bit anxious about being out with your children an attentive and kind staff makes a huge difference between a good night and rough night. The food was great, the kids burgers were way larger than I expected, my French chicken (?) was delicious. The burger my husband ordered was certainly made from fresh ingredients, maybe a bit more bland than he expected but that's the only complaint and it won't stop us from coming back for a date night in the future. I also tried the Snickerdoodle holiday cocktail and loved it. To add even more sweet holiday cheer to this review the hostess let my boys pick from a selection of presents under their tree and when my 7 year old got a Barbie (not his style) she told him he could pick another. He got slime and I'm suffering the consequences but still grateful for the Christmas spirit and wonderful time the staff gave us! read more

Food was delicious but waiter was not friendly at all - had to ask for a container for my au jus since didn't finish my French dip and finally had to ask for our check - he made us feel like we were not good enough to eat there - prior visit we had a lovely waitress that was so accommodating! For the price need to have better customer service - read more

An unexpected dinner on a very rainy Saturday in St Michael turned out to be one of the BEST meals I have had in a long time. Yes the food was phenomenal & our Server, Eric was as well! Party of three we each had a side salad, split the corn fritters. One Salmon entree and two pumpkin fettuccine (gluten & non gluten pasta available) We ate every single bit!! Topped it off by splitting the flourless chocolate torte with ice cream. Not your average flourless torte. WOW so good! It is a trek from my neighborhood but luckily I have a friend who lives nearby so I look forward to dining again! read more

Awesome restaurant all around! Never knew you'd find a spot like this in Saint Michael. Awesome decor, friendly and efficient staff, excellent drinks, delightful tastes in their dishes! Pleasantly surprised by the Main Street Farmer Eatery! Whether you sit inside, or outside on their Main Street patio you will appreciate their attention to detail in creating an excellent dining experience. One of my new favorites North of the metro. The flavors will linger in your mouth after the meal. read more

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Not sure why they're still marketing themselves like they don't get almost everything from US Foods - high price point for the same quality you can find at any new bar that serves truffle fries. Wouldn't recommend to anyone looking to really enjoy a night out. read more

Update to notes below! I received a call from the owner today because of my last review and the email to the restaurant I felt was necessary last night when I got home from dinner. Concern, an explanation which I can totally understand but not at all dismissive or blaming anyone or anything! This is something that I think is sadly missing from business, in general, these days. I think this is also one of the reasons I have always liked this place so much...they care about what they do. Also part of what bothered me so much last night, just how out of character the last few visits have been. Something I believe in lately, perhaps more than ever, Understanding! These are trying times for a lot of people and we all need to be more understanding...I need to be more understanding...except for that tiny bun....I won't understand that! Glad I said something, glad they cared enough to reach out and I will honestly say I am looking forward to my next meal and bourbon manhattan. And I am looking forward to hopefully things getting back to some sort of normal and supporting places like this until they do! KT Lst nights review: I have to say, this has been a staple of what can be good in the burbs..away from the city but perhaps like 2020..the dumpster fire rages. Now, this is the ONLY place I have done take out from over the last 3 months...the whole Covid thing. Love the fact they have kept it going and are back up and doing things. Tonight though, a major disappointment which has been growing from the take out. My daughters birthday dinner. Reservation for the patio..when I show up, "no I have you inside..it will be 90 minutes for a patio seat". OK, that's my fault, your website Reservation thing is unclear or wrong? I selected PATIO!!!! Sure, but I can wait 90 minutes because of your mistake.... We get a table inside on a beautiful night...good gauq...great service, tasty cocktail. Dinner...hmmm, menu is not a home run but I figure I'll do a burger....by far, one of the worst good Restaurant burgers.. slider, tiny bun with a Craft single for the cheese...really...Is this Fridays? Daughters meatloaf was burnt, salad was literally a pile of bag lettuce with a delicious homemade Ranch...nothing else on a salad...just a hand full of bag lettuce?? Bun for my burger was cold, bacon...cold, burger was good but again, this was a slider, tiny bun and burger.. I am not sure if this is trying to make up for the whole shut down or just a downturn in the way they want to do business...They gave me 50% off my slider and shitty bag salad but I still think this was over-price, poorly performed and barely average! May be the last time. KT read more

Main Street Farmer Eatery - New American Near Me - Saint Michael, Minnesota

This place as some of the best customer service I've ever experienced. We got here on Saturday morning right when it opened. There were people racing to get in here right at the opening time. This was a good sign to us. We we promptly seated. Our waiter seemed like he really cared about our experience. He gave off a"I own this place vibe," so we assume he was the business owner. He was very friendly and attentive to us. It felt like we were special guests. Now let's talk about the food. It was phenomenal. My boyfriend got the Benedict and I got the chicken mole chilaquiles. The breakfast potatoes that came with the Benedict were delicious. We ate them with the Tabasco Sriracha. The Benedict had great flavors, particularly the hollandaise sauce. I had the chicken mole chilaquiles and it was so beautifully presented that I felt bad digging into it. I had the eggs poached. This was probably one of the best chilaquiles I've ever had. I love nachos and I love breakfast so this is a great choice for me. The mole chicken, poached egg, avocado, pickled onions and roasted jalapenos were all delicious and played a flavor/texture symphony in my mouth. I highly recommend this dish. read more

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Our food and service were excellent. We came in from St. Paul for a movie that was showing at the theater in town. We chose this restaurant through yelp because of its great reviews. It did not disappoint. The food was great and so was the service. We sat near the kitchen and were able to see the manager and staff running things well. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. I wish it were in my neighborhood in St. Paul! read more

The food was amazing. Service outstanding. They have excellent cocktails and really interesting choices on the menu as well as stuff for the less adventurous. We both had the top sirloin. Phenomenal. I'm not doing carbs much anymore so I had more vegetables and skipped on the mashed potatoes. My wife did have them with hers though, and gave me a bite and I might regret life decisions that are benefiting me lol. If I was to have any drawback, I would say that I believe their prices are a bit high however, I don't know what the market prices are that they're paying so it would be unfair for me to say unequivocally that they are too high. Their service is certainly excellent while they don't have a huge variety of choices of wine they do have excellent choices for the ones they do. read more

Ohhhh how I want to say 5 stars and it's so very close. My husband calls my deduction petty, yet, I simply must say it... especially after reading the menu disclaimer about water on request to do their part for coservation... I need to see paper straws instead of plastic. That's as close to a negative as I have. Every staff member was on their game. The sage-berry fizz cocktail was to die for, or at least kill for. Sage, my absolute favorite... singing in my glass, with the tart berry tang. The jilted bride was lovely as well - nice and dry - almost like a bubbly gin & tonic, the botanicals popped in harmony with the citrus. App was a simple dish of chips and guacamole- heavy on the cilantro and lime. Nailed it - the salsa had a black bean note. It was burger Tuesday- that sold us on burgers. My husband had the lamb version, unexpectedly delicious- nice line of pink, tangy cheese... juicy and flavorful - BIGGER THAN THE BUN - yesss! As it should be... I went with the bacon and blue cheese - onion jam pushed it over the top. Perfectly cooked. Homemade fries served with a phenomenal aioli sauce - acid cut right through. By this point we are completely stuffed. We couldn't possibly eat another bite. So, we ordered dessert. Judge not! Blue cheese cheesecake with walnut brittle - wwwhhhaaatt? I don't have the words to express how amazing it was. None-to-sweet, complex - creamy, confusing, divine - and paired nicely with the sage drink I may have mentioned. I will be back. read more

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This review is for their weekend Brunch. All in all, I was pleasantly surprised with the meal here. The Benedict was solid, with locally-sourced ingredients and a wonderfully salty pork component. My only complaint was that the eggs weren't runny, so it was a solid yellow interior. I expect the egg to run in my Benedict to add some moisture and flavor to each bite. It was not the case here. My wife had the Banana Foster French Toast. She really liked it, but it was a little too rich for my taste. A good brunch stop, although maybe not the top one in the metro, definitely worth a stop if you're in the St. Michael area. read more

Main Street Farmer Eatery - Farmer's Benedict - New American Near Me - Saint Michael, Minnesota

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Wow. They put thought into every detail of each dish. They balanced acidity with savory and salt with sweet. I honestly wasn't expecting the quality for the suburban location! AND THE BRUNCH MENU HAS LUNCH OPTIONS YESSSS THANK YOU! I ordered the Ram'N Acres Lamb Burger. It has a tart apple slaw on the bottom, and delicious melted Boursin cheese on top. They play off of each other to create a "saucy" element. The burger itself was dripping delicious juice onto my plate, but the bun never got soggy. The fries are salty crack. The Apple Cinnamon pancakes were something to behold. Stacked 5 high with layers of sliced apple between each cake! I also ordered a specialty cocktail (the whole backside of the menu is a creative cocktail list). I chose the 24 Karat Cake Cocktail which comes with gold on top. It's a small glass, but had all the kick you need! There is a parking lot. Overall, super impressed with the thought put into each plate and the balance they achieved with flavor! read more

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The atmosphere is perfect for a relaxing night- the music is not loud, and the service is phenomenal! Our server last night was great. She was attentive, very detailed, and communicated all the deviation right from the start. They have some things on the menu that they cannot serve due to a shortage of staff/cooks- which is common nowadays and not a huge deal for us. The Old Fashioned is delicious. I asked to use specific bourbon, and our server accommodated my request. We will definitely go back! read more

Main Street Farmer Eatery - Carrot cake - New American Near Me - Saint Michael, Minnesota

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This was our first visit. I really expected to love this place after reading through all of the yelp reviews. It started off great with a wonderful cinnamon roll. Why is that Minnesota restaurants think it is OK to serve stale biscuits with their biscuits and gravy? It is so common here that I think they think is not only OK but is the prefered thing to do. It isn't! think this place has what it takes to get five star review from me but they didn't do it for me today. We started out with a cinnamon roll. It was one of the best that I have ever tasted. I had their biscuits and gravy. The gravy was served separately in a bowl. The eggs and potatoes were served on a bamboo cutting board. I guess that is the way they serve everything read more

The services was top notch and the food was wonderful!!! The salmon was so delicious I could have had 15 more, but I'm not a millionaire.

We sat outside on a Friday night. It was a little noisy. I might choose inside next time. We had a really good and friendly waitress who recommended I have the trout, which was the special that evening. I was pretty reluctant but ordered it and it was really good. I would have it again. My wife got the hamburger and it was one of the best hamburgers I've tasted in quite awhile. The Minneapolis newspaper recently had an article about the areas best hamburgers. I don't remember that this one was on the list, but it was great, and worth the 30 minute drive. The town, St. Michael, looked like it had some interesting things to poke around and do. read more

My expectations were beyond exceeded. Both the food and service were immaculate. We were immediately seated at a table outside. Our server Maddy provided the best service we have received at a restaurant in a long time. She was very friendly and attentive. Her bright and happy attitude really showed how much she genuinely cared about our experience. I cannot commend her enough. The food was great and the portions were perfect. We can't wait to come back! read more

Main Street Farmer Eatery - Drinks - New American Near Me - Saint Michael, Minnesota

We had a reservation for 5pm and we placed other for appetizers and we dig get those fairly quickly. We did place order for our entrees and it was a little more of a wait considering they were not busy. Our food was cold which seemed odd since it was a longer wait. We've been here a few times and with the price of food not sure we will try. read more

It is always a highlight eating at Mainstreet Farmer. I have tried their fries which are perfectly cooked and seasoned,"and the chicken which is melt in your mouth. The service is always spot on and they really pay attention to detail. I cannot wait to go back. read more

Fantastic preparations of seasonal and locally sourced foods. Timely and knowledgeable service with excellent bar stock. Best Manhattan I've had in this area. read more

Excellent experience at Main Street Farmer Eatery! Had a reservation and we were promptly seated - took a couple of minutes for our waitress to come by, but based on how busy the place was still very quick. Ordered drinks - which were a bit over priced - but over all very good, so worth it. Had one issue with bar running out of jalapeños - manager immediate comped the beverage. The manager also stopped by to check on us (and every table) and ask how the food was. Overall I would highly recommend - this is a great local place for date night or if you are just in the mood for excellent food and service! read more

Main Street Farmer Eatery - Steak tips, noon rings and coleslaw. - New American Near Me - Saint Michael, Minnesota