We had an outstanding experience at this steakhouse. The steaks were cooked perfectly--tender,…read moreflavorful, and exactly to temperature. You can really tell the kitchen takes pride in the quality of the ingredients and preparation. Huge kudos to Chef Frankie for delivering such a phenomenal meal. Everything from the steak to the sides was well executed and beautifully presented. Our server, Aubrey, was fantastic and truly elevated the experience. She was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu without ever making us feel rushed. Her service made the evening feel relaxed and enjoyable. We also have to mention the banana fosters cheesecake for dessert--it was absolutely amazing and the perfect way to end the meal. Rich, flavorful, and something we would come back for on its own. Great atmosphere, excellent food, and standout service. Between Chef Frankie's incredible cooking and Aubrey's attentive service, this steakhouse is definitely a place we will return to and highly recommend

I was craving a good steak and came across this casual, laid back steakhouse. After reading several…read morereviews praising their beer cheese and pretzels, I knew I had to find out for myself. I made a reservation, but when I arrived, only a few people were sitting at the bar, so I practically had the entire dining room to myself. Phyre is located on a quiet street just steps away from St. Cloud City Hall. The décor features black velvet booths, black chairs, and marble tables. It isn't fancy, but it has a cool, modern vibe. They even had a huge Christmas tree still on display, decorated in preparation for the Fourth of July, which definitely caught my attention. Allie was my host and server, and she was friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout my visit. Every restaurant needs a Allie. She was amazing! If Phyre management reads this, she needs a raise. I mean absolutely wonderful service! I started with what they call the "Our Fashion" cocktail and their famous pretzels served with beer cheese . The cocktail was enjoyable, and I can see why the pretzels get so much attention. They were soft, warm, and fresh. I would have preferred a little less salt, but then again, it wouldn't really be a pretzel. The cheese sauce could have been hotter, but it was flavorful and paired well with the pretzels. For my entrée, I ordered the surf and turf featuring filet medallions, three crab-stuffed shrimp, and a side of garlic mashed potatoes. The food arrived surprisingly quickly, which I appreciated. The filet medallions were cooked to a perfect medium and had a nice slight crisp on the outside, although they weren't quite as hot as I would have liked. It was served towith a delicious wine sauce that really elevated the dish. The crab stuffed shrimp were flavorful, and the garlic mashed potatoes were a great complement to the meal. Overall, I enjoyed my Sunday dinner at Phyre. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the food delivered a satisfying steakhouse experience. I'd definitely return to try more of the menu.

NOTE: This place is now named "Monkey's". Great food and cute decor at EXCELLENT prices. The street…read moretacos are a steal!

This place is really nice! The bartender was super friendly and attentive. Our food was great…read more They're under new ownership and he is welcoming to everyone. They're renovating a little bit, but it's still such a cute restaurant. The prices are awesome too!

I was disappointed with our recent visit to the Drunken Parrot in St. Cloud. My husband and I had…read morebeen there before and loved the wings, but this visit the service overshadowed the food. This time, I brought my family because I wanted to share the great experience we had during our previous visit. The restaurant was almost empty, with about 10 people at the bar. We walked in and were never acknowledged, so we seated ourselves near the bar. After waiting for a while, I approached the bartender to ask for menus. She simply pointed at them, shook her head, and continued serving what appeared to be her regular customers. She then looked at us and asked if everyone in our group was over 21, which we were. When the bartender came to our table, she asked to see everyone's ID. One member of our family only had a photo of their ID on their phone, which she would not accept. She also told us she doesn't serve tables, would not be able to assist us any further, and walked away. We respect restaurant policies, but there's no excuse for making customers feel ignored and unwelcome, especially when it's nearly empty.

Service was on point but whole bar has a weird vibe, "regulars" bogarding the pool table and…read moresupposed "owner" threatening to call the cops for no actual reason, basically all the losers you knew in high school now run a bar, fw breeze that's a good bar

We had a fantastic server, Pedro, who was kind, informed, and very professional…read more He laughed at my complaint about "lechuga", or lettuce. How we don't, in Mexico, EVER put lettuce on anything. So why is this fantastic restaurant adding lettuce to my food? I asked in mock outrage and he laughed and laughed. The food was hot, tasty, and very satisfying. Pedro rocks. I'd go back again if we were in the area... Lou

Fiesta Azul has become one of our go-to spots when we're craving Mexican food. It's a larger…read morerestaurant with a bit of a chain-restaurant feel, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The menu has plenty of variety at different price points, and it's hard to beat the value. My wife and I can split a fajita for one, each enjoy a margarita, and still get out for under $50. The food is consistently well-seasoned, the margaritas are excellent, and we've rarely had to wait long for a table. The staff has always been friendly, attentive, and the location right off 192 makes it an easy stop. My one consistent criticism is the complimentary chips and salsa. The chips are usually too thick and don't always taste fresh, while the salsa tends to be watery and lacks the bold flavor you'd hope for. Since that's the first thing every guest experiences, I think it leaves an underwhelming first impression that doesn't reflect the quality of the rest of the meal. Overall, it's a solid restaurant with good food, great drinks, fair prices, and friendly service. If they ever improve the chips and salsa, I'd have a hard time finding much else to criticize.

I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. It was so quiet inside, no music or football on. There was a…read morehalf full bar and a table playing poker. I tried to play a song on the jukebox, but they must have had it turned off. The bartender was very friendly. They have a full bar and 8 beers on tap. I ordered the zucchini fries and wasn't impressed. The batter was way too thick and the sauces (ranch and garlic Parmesan) I ordered were terrible. I probably wouldn't stop in again.

This place is renamed - Monkey's!!!!…read more Stopped in for lunch on a hot summer day. Friendly staff, good burger and tacos. Excellent drinks. Multiple tvs with sports (golf at the time we were here) what else? Great air conditioning and cute decorations if you look up

Such a cute place with a good selection of Boba. They also have snacks, but we were not hungry for…read moreanything when we got there. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. They also have a small shop with lots of blind boxes for sale. They seem to have events as well, but we live pretty far away so not sure when we would make it back. We would stop in again for sure when we are in the area!

Boba, games, food, karaoke! Yes! Ok, the love I am having for the a vibe here is crazy. It's like a…read morepop bar but family friendly. Great for a date, great for teens, good for families. Such a fun place with good drinks and decent food. But the vibe is why you come here. Check it out.

Fast and friendly service--despite it being Superbowl Sunday…read more Clean and inviting environment--plenty of TVs for the big games and a big old bar! Food--arrived in an instant, was tasty, and I was allowed to modify my sampler! That alone is reason for me to come back! I recommend this place!

Anytime we want some wings or oysters or just a good burger, this is our goto joint. I feel at home…read morehere. Been here multiple times, always fun.

I thought I had wrote a review for this unique spot, but it was one of those that slipped past me…read more I'm glad that Yelp's reminder email is a better memory than mine, so I remembered to write something nice about this great spot. I had a group of us driving to Orlando for a weekend and we were making good time, so it was perfect to stop short in St Cloud to see what this Black Squirrel Bookstore was all about. I actually let the girls go in and check it out as we had brought our dog. I sat in the car and read a book ironically, why they had some speakeasy fun. well after maybe a half hour i looked up and my gal and another lady were by the car. The other lady said she was the owner and that we could bring our dog Augie inside. It was very kind of her, as it really wasn't expected art such a nice spot. He sat politely under the table, while we enjoyed some fun drinks, a singer that was adding to a nice night. We left after a couple, but for sure will swing by again when we have the time; great spot.

This place is adorable!!…read more We were on our way to Orlando, and my fiancée found this place for us to stop by. The outside is a bookstore with other cute and interesting things to buy. The bookstore itself is a treat, but we were there for the speakeasy. For this you ring the doorbell outside, they come get you and give you a clue to get in. They don't make you do it if you don't want to but, that is part of the fun. We solved it and in we went. Squirrels everywhere, fun signs, chandeliers, books and light, plus beautiful cozy tables and sofa seating, giving this a great speakeasy ambiance. On the corner a piano, and to our surprise a wonderful live jazz singer, who made our experience even better. The owner happened to be there that night and came to welcomes us at our table. Really nice lady, very happy to see people enjoy the place, and she herself was there with friends having a great time. The drinks are fun, and they have a food menu too. Honestly a place I want to come back to and recommend to everyone.