The food and service were excellent. My first time there. The view from the upper level was great…read moreIt was really romantic.

We went to acqua tonight for their three course dinner they have on Sundays. You get an appetizer,…read moreentree and have to share a dessert (which seems silly you have to share for $90,$45 each). I was able to get my appetizer and entree made vegan. I had the beet salad and the sweet corn risotto, my mom had the Caesar salad and the sweet corn risotto. For dessert my mom had the yuzu blueberry mascarpone topped cheesecake. All the desserts have dairy in them. My mom also had a glass of the Vouvray wine which was amazing. Overall it was a fine meal, the food was good, but I don't know that it was worth $140 after tip. I don't know that we will be back, but if you are looking for a place right on white bear lake they have seating inside and outside.

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 were in town and decided to stop in. From the outside the restaurant looked little but don't let…read morethat fool your taste buds. There were a great variety of delicious sushi, Chinese and southeast Asian dishes, enough to please everyone in your groups palette. The restaurant is really busy, we also saw lots of food order pick up's. The service was great even for our party of 10, which we called ahead and made reservations for. We had the pleasure of meeting the 2 brothers that owned the restaurant, Teng Ly who is the chef & Futchy Ly who is the sushi chef. They are really great, hard working & wonderful people! The portions are pretty big so pricing is fair. The entree's are served family style. The flavors of the food were big and on point and you will go home stuffed. We ordered a lot more entrees but the food was so delicious, I didn't get a chance to take a picture of them before they got devoured! Everything was perfect, our party was pleased. We will definitely be stopping in every time we can, when we are in town.

My friend and I haven't been here since the new ownership-- Also wanted to support local immigrant…read moreowned businesses, we got pho and sushi. The pho could use a lot of work, there was not much of a taste there. We had to adjust it to make it work. As well as the meat portion it was small for what we had. Sushi on the other hand was amazing! Only con was the rice, but the fish combination was fantastic! Service was great, they checked up on us and filled up water, and offer complimentary pork grinds

I was honestly a little nervous to try this place being that I am Hmong & have never heard anyone…read moretalk about it before... It's a cute and quaint little hole in the wall restaurant and when we arrived we didn't see any others. BUT we were pleasantly surprised! We loved all the dishes that we got. The kapoon (curry noodles), the Thai sausage (very unique for TC's - hard to find here), and pho cao (steamed rice rolls) were delicious! Everything came out warm, the waitress was very attentive, and the ambiance of the place felt very homey! The only thing I would note is that the Kapoon is a little bit fishy because they use fermented fish sauce, if you're not used to that then it could be jarring. Would definitely come here again!

The Lava Kitchen has nailed every single dish on spot…read more Steam rolls texture was sticky and didn't fall apart. Not only that but the meat portions were amazing. Same with the egg rolls, lots of meat and veggies! Kapoon is for those who like it creamier w/ coconut and it is delicious. My grandmother was surprised how much meat they added. Could use more veggies though, but this is based on personal preference Space is small but fits a big family if you're planning to visit! Service was quick and will be back again

Feels like old school supper club. There is some awkward…read moreroad construction happening right in front of this business currently. But it is worth the visit. This place reminds me of The Lexington in SP. Supper Club feel with dark lighting. As your eyes adjust it's A+

I wanted to take my wife out for a date night, and we decided to finally try Porterhouse. We…read moremanaged to grab an early reservation at the time we wanted, but when we arrived, the staff couldn't find our names in the system. That's when we realized we had accidentally booked at their Lakeville location. Thankfully, they were still able to seat us, which we really appreciated. Our server, Asia, was fantastic, very attentive and always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. The menu is definitely focused on steak and seafood, so if that's not your thing the options are limited, but that was fine with us. The decor stood out to me, especially the old-style photos of cattle on hooks, which gave the place a unique touch since it's a steakhouse. For appetizers, we ordered the Cajun walleye strips, which were fresh and full of flavor. My wife went with the petite filet mignon, while I tried the crab-stuffed Atlantic salmon. Both dishes were excellent, and everything came out hot and well prepared. The booths were comfortable, the vibe was relaxed but upscale, and the overall atmosphere made it feel perfect for a date night. As for dress, I saw a mix of casual and business casual outfits from other guests. Since it's more of a fine dining spot, we were both dress casual, we normally do business to dress casual when we choose fine dining. The restaurant is easy to get to, right off 35E and Little Canada Road, just minutes from Hwy 36 and 694. Parking is a little tight, so I'd recommend arriving early to grab a spot. Overall, between the service, food, and atmosphere, we had a wonderful evening here and will definitely be back.

My husband and I went to Gordy's to celebrate a birthday. We ordered the sea food platter and the…read morewalleye dinner. WOW! The walleye was fabulous as was the sea food platter. Great dinner. The wait staff was extremely pleasant, also. A fine evening indeed.

Protesting against surcharges? Add Gordy's to your list. Otherwise, read on…read more.. Entree: Seafood Combo ($39.95) -- Pan-fried Walleye: Seasoning coat on the Walleye is very delicate and not overpowering. I appreciate they put the almonds in the center, so you can distribute if wanted. The filet is a little small, but the taste is perfect. RECOMMENDED. -- Coconut Shrimp (4) includes a dipping "jelly sauce" with a slight horseradish kick. It's a good addition. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! -- Crab Cake: The Crab cake is about the size of a cookie, but it should include more crab and less breading fill. I found it difficult to distinguish between crab and breading. Plus, the seasoning is a tad peppery, which overpowers the crab taste. Not recommended. Side Dish: Grilled Green Beans were perfectly blistered with a delicate teriyaki coat. I could eat a plate of them! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Bread: They provide a small, hot loaf about 6" long. It has a toasted seasoning of salt, pepper, and a hint of garlic. By far, one of the best "giveaway table breads" of any restaurant. Plus, they provide a basket of butter packets! I love my butter, and I hate when places only provide 1 or 2 packets. Gordy's bread came with a basket of packets (10 packets!) Drinks: Martini ($15). A very generous pour! If I'm paying $15 for a Martini, I want more than one or two sips. This Martini, using Tito's Vodka, was probably 5 ounces or more--with choice of lemon twist, olives, or bleu-cheese stuffed olives. As a Martini connoisseur, THANK YOU!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Service: I cannot speak more highly of the Servers! They are incredible! Friendly, professional, engaging, and attentive. Plus, the Server offered to de-shell the lobster (for a table next to mine). First time I've ever heard a Server offer to do that task--and I lived in New England with many great lobster places. The Servers are FANTASTIC! Ambiance: Subdued lighting and dark tones provide an intimate and relaxing experience. Overall: I am taking away 1/2 star for the breaded Crab Cakes and another 1/2 star for 3.99% surcharge for non-cash payments. Yeah right. Who pays almost a $100 tab with cash anymore ? It's just a sneaky way to "recover from lost COVID business", and we are tired of it. Just increase menu prices to compensate for it!

Appetizer: - Breaded Mushrooms w/ Wasabi Mayo dipping sauce…read more($8). The Breaded Mushrooms are very large, beer battered that creates a thin crunchy shell. Yet, the Wasabi Mayo sauce doesn't complement very well--and if you leave the mushrooms for more than 15 minutes or so, they become soft as the frying oil settles. They're good. Entree: - Steak Dinner w/ Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Garlic Bread, and choice of a side (I chose Asparagus) for $22. First, the Asparagus was thick, seasoned well, crunchy, and perfect. I could eat a plate of them! They proudly proclaim all steaks are from Creekstone Steaks Black Angus. I've never heard of them, but my medium rare 8 oz. NY Strip was chewy and a lacked some marbling which made it dry. The steak should really use a good salting and coarse ground pepper coat before cooking. The steak was cooked a minute past perfect medium rare, but close enough. Still, I NEVER use Steak Sauce, but I did add some Bulliard's Steak Sauce that was on the table. Not really impressed with the steak's pre-cook seasoning. Steak Sauce: Bulliard's Steak Sauce is similar to A1 Steak Sauce, but more Smokey and less acidic. Service: Prompt, friendly, efficient, and attentive. Great! Ambiance: It's a HUGE place with many booths, tables, and seats at the bar. The Bad: their signage outside on the building is not lit, so at night, you may miss it (it's next door to a Sushi place that does have outdoor signage that is lit. Overall: I would say the experience was middle of the road. Affordable prices, plenty of food, but nothing stellar. I may visit again and try something else--and will ABSOLUTELY order the Asparagus!

This is the second time I have eaten at this restaurant. It was not busy either time I went there…read moreand I don't understand how that is so. It must be the best kept secret in Maplewood! I would give it 10 Stars if I could! The food is wonderful! I had the salmon with ravioli. I also had the fried mushroom appetizer. They were some of the best I ever had! I especially liked the wasabi/mayo dip! Way better than the usual ranch dip. The service was excellent! And the price point very reasonable. Portion sizes are perfect! I have not gone away hungry. The first time I took half my entree home to eat the next day. I told my husband about this wonderful place that I had gone to with a friend. I let my husband try my left overs the next day and even warmed up the food was wonderful. He and I went there for lunch. Again it was amazing! Overall, given the quality, price and service it is far better than many of the restaurants in the area. Why is this place not busy???? We will definitely be repeat customers!

Here for the first time tonight. The food and dining experience was fantastic. You contact Peggy…read moredirectly for your reservation and your food choices. Restaurant is so cute and inviting. You have your table as long as you want it and you bring in your own alcohol. Our dinner was outstanding. I was floored how reasonable the bill was for our dinner when you have no service fees or alcohol added on. I will be back!

Appears nothing has changed since these older reviews. Still the same 5 star outstanding meals! We…read morehad such a fun experience in this small and lovely restaurant. The prime rib was the best they ever had, according to several of our friends. More raves about the pappardelle with duck sauce and the beer battered walleye! Peggy is an amazing chef. I will have fond food memories of her place until I return and make new ones!

Me and my wife are originally from white bear lake, born and raised there. A year ago we moved to…read moresouth florida, but we come back to white bear lake once a year to visit our kids and celebrate our anniversary with them. It's been a tradition we look forward to. Every year we argue where we should go, but we always end up at Rudy's because we love it there. My wife loves the rudytinis as well as my daughters. So it's no competition. We flew in last week and all came to Rudy's to celebrate our 50th anniversary. It was extremely busy and we were skeptical if we chose the right place, but we were greeted well and shown to our table quickly. Right after we sat down we were greeted promptly by our favorite server Justin, the guy I wrote my last review of. We knew we were in great hands! Not only did he remember us he knew what we ordered last time and that was about 2 years ago. Impressive! He took care of us so well we were all blown away!!!! I can never find this kind of service in Florida. He made the evening so special and exquisite that I can not explain in words. Rudytinis, old fashioneds, medallions, and my wife's favorite the coconut ship were unbelievable! I had the prime rib and oh my god it was so juicy. Like on my last review, myself, and my whole family has never had a server that has shown us this much love and compassion as Justin! The timing and knowledge of every detail of the food and pairings is top tier!!! The experience of celebrating our anniversary at Rudy's along with Justin's service definitely makes us consider moving back from Florida. Thank you Rudy's and thank you Justin for doing what you guys do best. 5 stars! We recommend this restaurant to everyone down in south Florida when traveling to Minnesota for whatever reason.

Dinner on the rooftop this week. Two of our salads had "grilled" chicken that was the consistency…read moreof hard croutons and was not edible. This was brought to our servers attention and she said "sorry." No drink refills. Not sure what happened here, as I've been to Rudy's several times in the past. If you're reading reviews to decide where to go, skip Rudy's. I will be skipping it from now on.

My five year old and I discover this place after our pedicures next door! We both had pasta - check…read moreout the Shrimp Diablo!

Service was adequate. Ordered the Amish salad with chicken which was pretty disappointing. The…read morechicken was very rubbery, and had an off taste. The salad was a small bowl of chopped romaine mixed with a meh-tasting dressing. Very disappointed.