I stopped at Wagner's while in Owatonna for one of my daughter's hockey games, and it was one of…read morethose unexpected finds that makes a trip memorable. Walking in felt like stepping into a different era in the best possible way the kind of classic, small-town spot that just feels authentic the moment you open the door. Within two minutes, the staff had me laughing and talking like I'd been coming there for years. They were friendly, funny, and treated me like a local, which I absolutely loved. The menu may be simple... breakfast sandwiches, burgers, fries... but everything is done incredibly well. It's the kind of food that reminds you why classics are classics. No frills, just delicious. I'm honestly looking forward to the next time we're in the area so I can stop back in. Wagner's is a true American gem.

Always Amazing home cooked burgers.. Thur special Dble burger w fries n pop $10 Austin the man who…read morehelped us was so Awesome and helpul. I remember him from Central park coffee Amazing personality. Live mom N pop small businesses

Suuuuuper za crack fire bbq. We got the pulled pork sandwich with their house bbq sauce -- my gawd…read morethat sh*t HIT. I love when the food I eat makes me feel good the entire time I'm eating it because they don't skip out on quality ingredients! Everything from the bread, to the meat, to the fries was definitely made or chosen with care and intention. Boyfriend reallllly liked the mac & chz idk maybe I'm just not a mac & chz kinda gal cause I was good on it. Ambiance wasn't really giving us bbq restaurant vibes, but none the less very clean & plenty of places to sit. Service was great - very friendly people working there. They come & check on you as well even though it's mostly self serve / order at counter type place. We shall make a point to return if we're ever riding up & down the I-35.

They left & moved to Kasson, MN & their food is so horrible they couldn't stay open there.read more

The food here was excellent! They easily accommodated my wife's gluten-free allergies…read more The service was also amazing and you have to ask for Steve if you come here he was a great server

We were staying nearby so walked over for a late night cocktail as we had already eaten dinner…read more It was fairly busy for a weeknight but I suspect with the hospital across the street, they have plenty of visitors snd hospital staff who stop in after work. I really liked the bar & atmosphere. The patio looked nice but right in the busy street with construction so we elected to sit at the bar. There is a separate party/meeting room with a large screen tv if you are interested in renting out the space. Our bartender, Malik, was very friendly and attentive. He made a nice Old Fashion. Next time we are in town we will stop in for dinner and check out the food.

We came here as a group of 6 after river tubing in welch…read more Amazing, 5 stars. No notes Food came fast, delicious, service 10/10, vibes amazing. Good music as well We will return in the future

I'm in town for a few weeks. I asked the woman at the front desk of the hotel "Whats the best…read moreburger in the area?" Without hesitation she said "King's Place" She was right. I went there for lunch and sat at the bar. The bartenders were very friendly and helpful. There are over 100 choices of burger combinations on the menu. The burger was delicious. I told my boss about it and now we're going there for dinner tonight. Twice in 1 day? Yup! And I'll be back before I head back home.

Definitely recommend this stop for people looking for a calm place for great breakfast foods!! Me…read moreand my family stopped by out of curiosity, absolutely loved it. The service was friendly, smiles on the staff. It was nice to see such a family friendly environment, especially regarding the elderly Got the Belgian waffle, absolutely delicious and great serving size! The family loved their meals too, worth the visit

Run down, service not great. Restaurant didn't seem very clean. I would not go back . It used to be…read morenice but wasn't kept up.

Loved everything about this place. The service was excellent. Everyone was friendly. The food was…read moregood. We had broasted chicken and a California Burger. Chicken was tasty and juicy. Comes with lots of choices of potatoes- mashed were yum. The burger was small but really hit the spot and was only $3.59. Definitely better than McDonalds. Not far off 35, @ 3 miles. Worth it!!

Wow, Incredible chicken. A MUST TRY when stopping by Faribault. Make sure to try the Broaster…read moreChicken dinner

Driving back through town we wanted to make a stop at Crooked Pint Ale House as we remembered the…read moredelicious burger we had last year. We stopped in for happy hour and we were immediately sat by the hostess. She was super sweet and friendly. I didn't catch our servers name but she was very attentive and friendly as well. It was taco Tuesday but we were craving that burger. Crooked Pint did not disappoint! Another yummy, juicy burger! We both ordered the Juicy Lucy and added lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. It definitely is juicy. So good. Unfortunately the onion rings were not up to par. Couldn't taste the onions at all. They just tasted like breading. But, the burger is terrific so try another side other than the onion rings. They had someone announcing a trivia game that patrons could choose to participate. The questions were not easy so it made it a fun challenging game.

We stopped in after golfing at nearby Legacy. It was a beautiful afternoon so we enjoyed our drinks…read moreand snacks on the patio. I had a Summit Oatmeal Stout. There were many beers on tap to choose from. We also had to have the Ellsworth cheese curds. How can you not!? Nice light batter and squeaky cheese. Perfect savory snack. Nice large parking lot. Staff was exceptional. Our beer was only $5 so maybe happy hour? Great stop.

This is getting such a low review because the service was bad enough that we got up and left before…read morewe ever placed an order. For some background, Timber Lodge was a steakhouse my family used to go to all the time in the early 2000's (specifically the Fridley location - RIP), so there's a lot of nostalgia when I think of this place. Owatonna is quite the commute from Saint Paul, but I thought it would be worth it for a Father's Day surprise, as this restaurant chain was special to my dad and I. I made a reservation in advance and had specifically requested booth seating. When we arrived this evening, the front desk let us know it would be a 15 minute wait for our table, no problem as we arrived for our reservation 15 minutes early. My dad and I sit at the bar, wait 5 minutes for the bartender, get our drinks, and then another 15 minutes later someone comes to seat us. My dad paid out the bartender and then walks with me to our table. The host seats us at a 4 top regular table - my dad asks if we can be moved to a booth (as my reservation requested) - the host lets us know that there are no booths available...but there are at least 8 booths open with no one seated. We accept that we'll have to sit at a table, but then wait 15 minutes and no waitress even acknowledges us. At one point, an older woman asked my dad to get out of his chair because of the way the floor plan was set up, she couldn't get past otherwise with her walker. At this point we had enough. What should have been a lovely meal with my dad to celebrate, ended up being a waste of an hour drive down to Owatonna. If there's an immediate takeaway, the staff should be more attentive and communicate better with their patrons. Will not be back.

This was a large place with a lodge type vibe and lots of specials with appealing options. The…read moremenu had lots of choices ranging from burgers to seafood to steaks. The service was alright. It took some time to receive some items, but they were very friendly. For an appetizer, the Asian plum wings ($14) were ordered. There were eight wings that were of good size. They were cooked appropriately and had a nice crunch. The sauce was interesting as it had a soy sauce flavoring with a spicy factor with a little bit of sweetness too. For my entrée, I had the 8 oz. Viking steak ($29). It came with a side, green beans, and bread. I chose a house salad for my side which was an added charge. The salad was alright, onions just cut too large, and not really a lot of bacon present. The bread was okay. The garlic butter was appetizing. I ordered the steak medium rare and that was how it came out for the most part. The steak was flavored nicely, but some parts were a little tough. The green beans were tasty and pleasant with the butter used. Will I go back? I would, yes.

I am a huge fan of eating at Dans bar ! I get so excited every time we come here I never have…read moreenough time to think of taking a photo of my food when it comes out. Here's some photos of the rare occasions u have remembered. Even though Dans is always busy the staff never fails to be friendly and tentative. I love that they have such a large patio with some coverage and plenty of room inside as well. My favorite drink is there Mama Ds Marg I must say! DELICIOUS!! So far every food item we have tried here is amazing, never greasy, always packed with just enough flavor! Great work to the staff here! Honey Sesame Chicken Bowl: Sauteed chicken, broccolini, cashews, honey sesame sauce, coconut rice. Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich: thinly sliced marinated ribeye, sauteed peppers and onions and American cheese on a ciabatta bun

We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon about 3:30. It was over half-full at that point and the…read moreservers were bustling! Service was friendly but a bit slow over our visit. We shared the cheese curds appetizer, which was great. For main dishes, my son created a meal by combining the appetizer chicken tenders with a side of fries. It was a LOT of food, and very good. He brought about half the tenders home. I had a chunk of a tender, too, and really enjoyed it. My husband had the southwest burger with tots. The tots were huge, like little barrels! I had the weekend special, a winter grilled cheese. To grab the description from their social media: "Brie, bacon, apples, hot honey, and white cheddar on cranberry wild rice bread." It was extremely good. I had potato salad on the side, and I have to say, it was probably about the best not-homemade potato salad I 've ever had. Incredibly fresh. I had an apple cider mule to drink, too. I really loved the woodsy, homey vibe, too. As we were there in December, there was lots of Christmas decor.

Arrive on shore by boat . The onion burger was awesome. Lots of onions and smash style burger . The…read morefries were crispy and the food way delivered to me as I watched my boat on the shoreline . Huge thanks for the extra service. This is what I remember small town drive in feels like. Love the drive up windows . I will return no question..

Double Bacon cheeseburger was hot and fresh. The cheese curds were excellent. Service was…read moreattentive. Will be back.