Manger exceeded all expectations on our first visit to this lovely restaurant. My hubby and I were…read morecelebrating our 10th wedding anniversary and FINALLY checked this place off our list. Not sure why it took so long to make it here but we finally did it. Isa was our wonderful server/waitress who made the night unforgettable. They had a lovely sweet touch by having a happy anniversary card at our table signed by the entire staff. They must know how much I love snail mail. LOL. We were also treated to a complimentary glass of champagne right away. For drinks, I ordered the Hemingway Special which had Rum, Tattersall Sour Cherry, Grapefruit, and Lime. It was delish and in a beautiful cocktail glass. Later in the evening I ordered an Espresso Press Martini that really hit the spot. It included Proper Vodka, Loon Coffee Liquor, North Forest Maple Bourbon Pecan, Creme de Cacao, & French Press. Hubby ordered a glass of the Pinot Noir and then an IPA. For our meal, I ordered the Side Salad and the Moules à la Creme (mussels). The salad was good but just a tad salty for my taste buds. The mussels were some of the best I've ever had. The broth was perfection that I just wanted to sip that up at the very end. They were also great with dealing with my gluten allergy and replaced the sourdough bread (as a side with the mussels) and gave me French fries with ketchup and aioli on the side. Lovely touch. Hubby ordered the Roasted Pork Loin and I even took a small bite of that and it was tasty...came with broccolini. The beet glaze was a great addition and not too overpowering. Last but not least they also brought out a slice of their cheesecake for us to celebrate our big day. Though not completely GFree, I was able to take the filling and eat that. It was great. Highly recommend Manger and can't wait to come back.

I've been fortunate and privileged enough to travel throughout the Western world, both for work and…read moreleisure, and I've been a "cook" since I was 12 and a winemaker. Before going into detail about the menu and service, I want to emphasize that I was disappointed by the restaurant's ambiance. I expected a more French setting, to do justice to its name, Manger. The walls were bare, the seats uncomfortable, and the chairs looked like church pews. I expected more French decor--at the very least, chairs in that style. Even a little French music, which is so lovely and romantic. The croquettes were delicious. I ordered the French fries and was disappointed--they were mushy and tasteless. The aioli was a nice touch, but the ketchup sauce was completely out of place. What I thought was very well prepared was the Trout Veronique. The flavor of the sauce and the clams was absolutely fantastic. As a connoisseur, I have to commend the selection of excellent French wines. It really bothers me when I go to restaurants that claim to be Italian or French but only have California wines. I have nothing against California, but as connoisseurs, we know there are many more options around the globe. I was amazed by the variety of spirits and the house-made cocktails at this place. The Old Fashioned, prepared by Erin, was absolutely delicious. Whenever I go to a restaurant that serves Crème Brûlée, I try it. I have my own Swiss recipe, and I've been disappointed before. That wasn't the case here. The dessert was prepared with the utmost delicacy and had a perfectly smooth texture. The caramel was executed with the precision of a great chef. The service is very professional, and you feel welcomed by their sincere hospitality. Erin is a true professional. See you next time.

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.

We've been eating at San Pedro's for about nine years now, and it has never let us down. Every meal…read moreand every visit has been consistently fantastic, which is why it's one of our favorite places to bring family and friends. We first discovered San Pedro's from a "best patios" list in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, decided to try it for a date night, and we've been hooked ever since. It's always worth the drive across the border into Wisconsin for this gem! The jerk chicken nachos are our absolute FAVORITE--we order them every single time. They're perfectly layered so every bite has that cheesy, flavorful goodness instead of everything sitting on top. A newer obsession of ours is the street corn pizza. It's the perfect balance of sweet and heat and easily one of the most unique, delicious pizzas we've tried. The cocktails always deliver, especially the jalapeño blood orange margaritas and the mojitos. San Pedro's is absolutely worth the wait for a table--especially if you can snag a spot on the patio!

Portion was amazing for riblets. They were good. Rice was…read morenot fully done. A little crispy. The booth seats are sticky and hard to move on due to the unique type of leather, not pleasant. Server was great.

What a cute place with great service and delicious food! Just about a block or so off of Main…read moreStreet Stillwater, this place was a treasured find for casual seafood. Warm lobster roll was MP ($30 at the time) but came with a toasty brioche bread, some claw meat and chopped lobster meat in the sandwich. Came with a side of Cole slaw. We also had the steamed clams. Came with toasted fresh garlic bread. Some jalapeños in the garlic broth gave it a nice kick. Will definitely try the fried clam strips for our next visit. Interior is really cute, like an old house in Key West. This place was featured in DDD (for what it's worth).

An accidental stumble with non-accidental hunger brought me to DJ's clam shack on a Sunday…read moreafternoon. I appreciated the immediate greeting from the staff and the ease of understanding the menu. I personally ordered the lobster roll because, well it's a lobster roll joint. I was pleasantly surprised by the sheer quantity of the lobster chunks that was within my role. I even heard another patron say they were from Maine and could not believe how well this lobster roll was done in the Midwest. Do not get sticker shocked when ordering seafood here as it is market priced. Would recommend!

Usually my go to place for crawfish in the suburbs. Getting crawfish is usually a treat for me…read moresince it is a bit more expensive but always so good! The crawfish this time was huge! Flavor was really spicy. Sausage had a good chew to it. Corn was cooked nicely. Potatoes were cooked perfectly too.Tons of garlic in the sauce. Sauce is usually good here but this time it was a bit more bland but still good. Somehow eating crawfish with rice always makes it taste better. We did 5 lbs to go and it was packed up nicely. Stayed hot and wrapped in a bag. There are a few tables there if you want to dine in but easy to pick up to go.

We ordered the combo #1 to go yesterday and the food was so so good! I would normally give this a 5…read morebut since we ordered for 6:30 about an hour ahead of time and got there at 6:30, my food wasn't ready till at least 7:15. I understood it was such a busy time, but the one thing that really disappointed me is that someone came in after me and ordered the food at the counter, and left before me with their food, which really left a bad taste in my mouth. Although, the waiting experience was not great, I did love the food so much, and I do want to come back here and try more!

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!!

Came here for breakfast/lunch on a Saturday morning. I hadn't been here in a few years and when we…read morehad in the past it was more for holidays. My friend was dying to try this place. I'm gluten free so there weren't many gluten free options. I ordered the Denver skillet which seemed to be too rich (heavy) for me with the hollandaise sauce and potatoes. It was just okay, The server was nice and ordered me a gluten free biscuit which I was hoping to get prior to my meal like my friend got with hers...but alas it wasn't ready until the meal was ready. I also ordered a decaf coffee and then I needed creamer and sugar but by the time I was able to ask him for that and get it, my coffee had been sitting for quite some time. It seemed they were definitely understaffed in the main dining room on this particular Saturday morning. There was an after wedding party in the glass patio room. I would say for what you get it's a bit expensive and this place definitely caters to an older crowd.

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.

We came here for restaurant week and had a very good experience!…read more Our server was great. Very personable and present without being overwhelming. The ambiance was very nice too. The place was very busy and had a good energy about it. I had the Jambalaya, which had chicken, sausage, and shrimp. It was pretty good and had a nice spicy kick. A good portion as well. Girlfriend had the shrimp etouffee with grits. It was nicely blackened and on a big bed of grits. Also spicy. Friend had the original lobster roll. He was surprised it came on Texas toast and not a roll. But he really enjoyed it. The dessert was a sinlme but delicious Cookit with ice cream. I recommend for restaurant week. And if you like seafood in the form of things like the lobster roll or shrimp etouffee that you don't get other places. I thought the jambalaya was fine but unremarkable. Not pictured here was the lobster mac and cheese. Which was only a small appetizer and I thought underwhelming (also, I don't like corn).

Smack Shack knows seafood, and the Seafood Paella proves it…read more The Seafood Paella arrives packed with perfectly cooked shrimp, clams, mussels, smoky sausage, and saffron rice that's loaded with flavor. Every bite brings something different, and the fresh seafood really shines without being overshadowed by the seasoning. The portion is generous enough to share, but you probably won't want to. The atmosphere is lively, the seafood tastes fresh, and the kitchen clearly pays attention to presentation as much as flavor. If you're looking for one of the Twin Cities' best seafood dishes, this one belongs on your must-order list. Fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor--Smack Shack delivers every time.

We went to Rio1854 for our anniversary. The service was top-notch. Rachel was very attentive, and…read moreoffered suggestions and descriptions on the menu. We were seated right away, and had a perfect view of the River. We had the home-made guacamole, and chips and also tried the plantains. It was all very good. We shared the Birria bowl, which was also very good; meat was tender, flavors were nice; maybe as previously stated, a little too much rice. A nice touch with complimentary churros for dessert. Rachel was lovely and gifted us with a flan for our anniversary. Overall a great experience. All restaurants seem to have increased prices, and Rio does seem a little high. It looked like they had a good Happy Hour though, which we will go back to check out another time. Nikki and Jerry

Come for the patio and river views! Rio has one of the best locations in Stillwater, with a…read morebeautiful patio right along the river. It's the perfect spot to sit, enjoy the scenery, and take in the activity on the water. The food was good, although definitely on the spendy side. I ordered the ceviche with shrimp, avocado, cucumber, and a delicious lime sauce, and it was excellent. My sister had the steak and rice, which she really enjoyed, and my mom loved her Caesar salad. The plantain chips were also really good. The inside of the restaurant was nice, although it did have a noticeable fishy smell during our visit. Our server was friendly. Parking is conveniently available nearby for about $1 an hour, and I'd recommend making an afternoon or evening of it. After dinner, stroll through beautiful downtown Stillwater, walk along the river, or cross the historic lift bridge. Overall: Come for the patio and river views! The location alone makes Rio worth ch

Dined from 7:30-8:30 on a Monday night. Plenty of available tables. Atmosphere was cozy and warm,…read moremusic was tastefully low. "Contemporary American" was the vibe, lights were low, lots of wood/black pipe. Staff was exceptionally attentive, including our server (terribly remiss to have forgotten her name, but she was absolutely perfect and we enjoyed sharing some conversation with her as well). Proper Smashburger (8/10). I got mine with the caramelized onions (how can one not?) and it was perfect. Great bun-to-meat ratio, bun was not overly starchy or dry. Lettuce was fresh, onions were bangin, and the garlic aioli tied it all together. Sweet vinegar pickles were a nice touch. Togarashu Fries (8/10). Fresh cut skinny fries topped with a spicy seasoning that sneaks up on you. Served w/ a yuzu miso mayo for dipping that gave it just enough tang and paired well w/ the spicy. Truffle Fries (10/10). Fresh cut skinny fries topped w/ fresh grated and some diced chives. Served w/ a garlic (?) aioli that was top notch. Absolutely fantastic side.

While visiting Stillwater, we stopped here for lunch. Upon entering I observed that it looked…read morereally clean for a bar. We were also greeted by numerous employees. All were friendly and professional. Inside they had numerous tables and a couple of booths. The bar portion also seemed to be a good size. They had a few televisions throughout. They also have a touch tunes music player. The service was fast and accurate! The menu is a la carte. My sister, daughter and I all had burgers and fries while my wife ordered chicken wings. The burgers are made to order. On mine I had added bacon, cheese and an egg. It was delicious. The fries were also good. My sister and my daughter also liked their food. My wife really enjoyed her chicken wings. She told me that they were good and spicy. She also said, "it has been a while since I have had good wings." If you are in Stillwater Minnesota or visiting, I highly recommend stopping here!