I stopped for the night at the adjacent Truck Stop/Travel Plaza. To my surprise here sits a quiet little eatery in the adjacent strip mall. At first glance my thought was "Not too Bad looking. I walked in the door and the atmosphere modern casual. Large open bar, lounge areas and booth style seating for diners. The menu and food is all prepared by the general manager/head chef. A nice variety of entrees and sides. I simply had the bourbon burger on a pretzel bun. What a burger. The maple bacon had so much flavor infused that I wanted more. It provided the balance of flavor to make that sandwich pop! Many other unique creations on their menu. You should check them out if you're in the area. My waitress was Keira. She was fun and outgoing and also made the evening a pleasure. Did I mention Desert? YES you must. read more

RJ's American Grill - Large open Bar, office gathering in adjacent lounge area. Four 65" LED TV's to see all the sports action - American Near Me - Saint Cloud, Minnesota

The food was ok, nothing to write home about. The wall eye was cooked well, but not seasoned at all so it was bland. Pretty expensive for being a restaurant at a truck stop. Also, terrible beer selection. Really terrible. I decided to be safe and order a cider. They only had bottled Stella cidre, which i hadn't had before, but I knew it would be palatable. The waitress raved how great the cider was. My husband asked her if it was sweet or dry, and she just gave us a blank stare with and "I don't remember, but it was good". We probably won't find ourselves in St. Cloud Minnesota again, but if we do, we won't be back. read more

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My friend and business partner suggested we go to RJ's to finish our meeting during lunch so I could get to my next appointment. I drove and she told me not to panic as she was navigating us. I told her, "Please don't take me to McDonald's or a truck stop!" She assured me it would be fine. Typically when I'm in St Cloud we go to Jules' Bistro, so I was a little worried as we pulled up. But as soon as I stepped into the oasis (by comparison of the surrounding area), I knew we'd be okay. RJ's is modern and has both a casual as well as a trendy feel to it. The atmosphere is perfect for a meeting or to hang out with friends. The bar area is nice and big if you're meeting up for drinks. Like some of the other reviewers noted, it's as if someone picked up a restaurant from the Cities and set it down off 94 in St Cloud. My friend had the Southwestern salad, which was a very generous portion with lots of toppings. I went for the RJ's Chicken Club, which was just the right size as I was going to be going to two other functions with food involved. The iced tea was very flavorful, too. So don't let the surroundings fool you. And for the quality of food, you'd better pop into RJ's instead of the Golden Arches! read more

Great food unfortunately they use the excuse of "short staff" to be unrealistically slow and passive aggressively rude. Not worth the nonsense from the hostess/manager read more

We stopped here on our way to North Dakota, what a GEM" Morgan our waitress is exceptional, food exceptional. I had the crisp cheddar burger with fries and Wedge salad. My husband had the Baja burger. It's clean, good food, good waitress. We will be stopping back. read more

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The food is always great! The staff love their jobs! I have eaten there SEVERAL times and always had excellent food & fast service!

A friendly casual spot. Don't be put off by the location. The chicken wild rice soup was really good and the walleye was nice.

Hidden gem right off the highway in St. Cloud. Great pens, better food. Best quality in the area.

Chose based on reviews and agree with the one that said hidden gem! Wow! We were shocked at the upscale decor and wonderful food for a place in a strip mall behind a truck stop... Coconut chicken salad was fantastic and while I'm not a huge curry fan, the curry vinaigrette was very light and tasty! Others ordered chopped salad, walleye sandwich and burgers. Burger reviews were average but the fries.....best we've all had!! They have that crispy batter coating that was light and not greasy at all. Walleye and chopped salad resulted in constant "yums" too. Coming from Minneapolis, prices were expected ($13-$18) per entree, but the quality was worth it. Highly recommend!! read more

RJ's American Grill - Coconut chicken salad - American Near Me - Saint Cloud, Minnesota

The food here is Always Incredible!!!!! Love the Salmon and the Jalapeño Wontons! Steak Bites! Salads, soup, burgers and Fries. Everything is Good! read more

We went here for dinner for a different place to try and glad we did...We wee quite impressed with everything from service to atmosphere to awesome food and wonderful cocktails our food was great especially the steaks!! We shall return read more

RJ's is over priced and not very good food. Was visiting with a friend and asked if he ever tried RJ'S being he eats out a lot this was the first sentence out of his mouth. Couldn't agree more $52.00 dollars for two small tasteless Korean BBQ. tacos and a bourbon burger that was just ok. Won't ever be back. Very disappointing. read more

One of the best restaurants in the St. Cloud area. It's location is kind of odd in a strip mall next to a truck stop, but it's a very nice place. The service is always very good and the food is always outstanding. Little more expensive, but you're paying for quality. If your looking for a nice dinner with some friends or your significant other this is the place. read more

I have typically loved RJs. In the past month I've tried twice to order pick up and been put on hold for 15 minutes or longer. When I've tried to call back thinking my call has been forgotten, I can't get through. "Call failed" comes up. Not sure what's going on with their phone system, but the human connection, I. e., checking to make certain the caller is still there, apologizing for the delay or simply trying to figure out why calls don't go through, is missing. Is this the kind of service we can expect post Covid? So sad b/c the food is usually very good. read more

This is a great hidden gem! You would never expect a restaurant this good in a strip mall behind a truck stop but RJ'S constantly delivers very good food and service. RJ'S does the details right from training thier waitstaff on the menu and how it's prepared to great service. It's a little more expensive but the many times we have been there we have never been dissatisfied. For appetizers the jalapeño Cream cheese wontons are a must. We have had many entrees from burgers to steaks, salmon and sea bass, I would recommend them all. RJ'S has become our go to place for a very good meal. read more

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Get the walleye. Very fresh and well prepared. The broccoli side went very well with it. Skip the carrots - too sweet. They have walleye a few ways, but we were recommended the entree style. read more

I hate to do this and the food was honestly great! But had the worst service I almost died of thirst! Maybe you will have better service just hope you don't get Bailey read more

RJs is a nice place to go in St. Cloud when you're looking for something off the beaten path. It's pretty randomly located, but still has a nice vibe on the inside. The last time I visited, I ordered the Baja burger with fries, a Bloody Mary and the jalapeño cream cheese wontons. Everything was delicious! The waitress was very friendly and attentive, as well! read more

Warm atmosphere with good service but terrible overpriced food. Menu items appeared overpriced for an America Grill restaurant in St. Cloud located next to a truck stop but we decided to give it a try. I ordered the $32 7oz sirloin and my wife ordered the signature pork chop. I ordered my stake medium and it was very well done (almost charred) and not tender at all. My wife's pork chop was completely raw ( looked more like seared tuna). We usually don't like to complaint at restaurants but I advised my wife against consuming raw pork due to health risks. Our waiter was very apologetic and allowed her to order a different plate on the house. In summary, we were not impressed at all with the quality of the plates and the price associated with them. read more

What a great find on our return cross-country road trip from Yellowstone back east! Excellent red curry shrimp, walleye, wedge salad, craft beers, wine, and kids menu!!! read more

Went there for drinks after work. The bartender Morgan was super nice. She made me delicious Moscow mule. The entire vibe of this place is happy and positive. read more

Nice find. As folks have mentioned it's a sketchy location. Great food - I had a steak by buddy a chicken salad. Coupled with great beers. read more

I don't live around here so this is the first time I've ever been here but I would come back just for the appetizers. We had the jalapeño cream cheese wontons and I would order three servings of those. The pizza was eeh, but still good enough we finished it. Interior is gorgeous and has a very high end feel. Would recommend you try it out ! read more

I'm from California and this place blew me and my husband away. It could hang with the places we eat at in LA. Truly a jewel in St Cloud. The menu was creative and the chef was great. The bourbon burger was excellent and actually had bourbon in it! My husband had the fish and chips which had complex flavors from start to finish. You got a lemon zest right at the first bite, then the fresh fish, finishing with a crisp beer batter flavor. The ambiance is modern and rustic. Great place to dress up foran evening cocktail on a date. The bar was heavily stocked and had "purse hooks" for every other chair (I liked that). Staff was friendly and it was clean with a cool environment. Jazz music playing throughout with dim lights. Wish I would've tried the sweet potato fries with curry aioli. If I'm passing through Minnesota again I'll stop by. read more

Really good food and nice, modern vibe. Staff couldn't have been nicer. The front desk at our hotel nearby recommended it and we had low expectations given that RJ's is located behind a truck stop and next to and sketchy looking massage parlor, but it was great. Great menu with lots of choices and reasonably price for this quality cuisine. read more

This place is great for their calamari and fish for sure. Burgers are also a hit with those I've dined with in the past. Kind of pricey but good nonetheless. Worth a stop and is great for a date night with someone special. read more

This place would likely survive in a big city, which is saying something for a place in St. Cloud. Sure, there are usually truckers there enjoying a nice meal after a long ride - nothing is wrong with truckers, its just the restaurant is at a truck stop. It is probably the best truck stop food in the country. The restaurant itself is warm and cozy. Sometimes the crowd at the bar is a bit rowdy which can overwhelm the small restaurant. Unfortunately, I have seen no effort on the staff to deal with that when it happens. And it is hard to enjoy a nearly $30 steak when that is going on. However, the service is ALWAYS friendly. There is a generosity of spirit there unlike some other places in town. The crostini plate is one of the best appetizers in town. The side salads are all yummy. The specials are fun and inventive. They are always good to the kids. The wine list has some tasty wines, not just the Barefoot varietals. Our cocktails were inexpensive and quite potent. I have been there at least 10 times and keep coming back. read more

People are right, it is in a strip mall, but it wasn't a total dive truck stop like I was expecting. Once in the restaurant, the atmosphere is very nice and has a mid to upscale feel to it. There are a lot of options on the menu from gourmet pizzas to burgers to pasta dishes and more. Most of our food was great. We LOVED the sweet potato fries we got for an appetizer and that and the bread were creatively delivered in these cone shaped baskets. Very unique and nice presentation. As far as the rest of our food, three of us really liked our food (the salmon, the parmesan chicken pasta, and the thai shrimp and roasted peach pizza). The thai shrimp pizza I ordered is definitely spicy, though, so be prepared for that if you order that. The thin crust was nice with it and not too crispy. It also had a lot of seasoning on it and was tasty. My mom was pretty disappointed in her steak, though, and it was $19 plus $2 for any items you want on it, like sauces, mushrooms, etc. The first time it came out, it was very well done when she'd ordered medium well. It came out the second time more towards the well done side of medium well. She said the steak didn't really have any flavor and the bernaise sauce she ordered with it didn't seem right with it. Her sweet potato mash was a little bland and she felt her au gratin potatoes were not soft enough and lacked flavor, too. She was very disappointed in her meal. The rest of us would order what we ordered again. Our server was VERY sweet and friendly. She did a good job keeping our drink glasses full, too. My biggest complaint with the service is that it was slow considering how many patrons were in the restaurant. She checked with us right away about appetizers and, when we said we needed a moment to look at the menu, she didn't come back for about 15 minutes to take our order. Other than that, the service was good. Overall, we would eat here again but not spend the money on a steak here. read more

I have been there many times and I think the biggest issue they had was service. That problem has changed for the better and this is really a fine (hidden) dinner option in St Cloud. Our server was pleasant and very efficient even as the restaurant became rather busy. The food has always been good and this time was no exception. If you are driving near St. Cloud on I-94 this might be the easiest and best restaurant if you want to get off the highway to sit down meal. It is in location that is hard to see, but still very simple to find. read more

This is always our go-to date night place. Never disappointed with the food and the jalapeño cream cheese wontons with the dipping sauce is LIFE! The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Don't let the "truck stop" location set you off, such a beautiful and tasteful restaurant inside! read more

Subtle, flavorful, and not anywhere near truck-stop fare. We had the RJ's Chicken Club and the Black & Blue Burger. The Club had fresh chicken breast, cherry smoked and Canadian bacon, and chipotle mayo. The burger was cooked, but not overdone. Great tasting beef. If you are tired of conventional road food, stop here for great food and friendly, personal service. Relaxing atmosphere with classic mellow jazz. read more

This is my second time being here and let me tell you...I have not been disappointed. I have had the calamari, pizza, my favorite shrimp burger, and wild rice soup, and crispy chicken with green beans. Everything is made to perfection. When I first arrived it's in a weird deserted truck stoping area but when you go in there the restaurant is bocelan comfy..abound all welcoming. I will definitely recommend this place. read more

RJ'S is the best restaurant between St. Cloud and Minneapolis. They serve a wide range of gourmet food that has pleased a wide variety of my friends and family. Service is friendly and efficient but not pompous. Each day they have different chef specials that are creative and tasty. I especially like their shrimp and peach pizza, their grown up mac and cheese and their seafood options. My spouse loves their steaks. We all agree their desserts are amazing, especially the pear tart and the RJ's chocolate cake. Seriously, the desserts alone are worth a visit. It is a drive but worth it! Did I mention it is also reasonably priced? read more

Fish tacos and blue cheese wedge salad was excellent! prices are fair, service was great strongly recommend stopping by.

Came in again on my latest trip to the Cloud. Had the pork chops, which were very tasty. It was cooked really well done, and I like to have my pork with a little bit of pink in the middle, but it was still good. Had the apple tart for dessert and that was heavenly. read more

Mind blown. Sketchy truck stop. Check. Strip mall. Check. 4 star restaurant big city style tucked away behind it. Check. Yelp found this place for me as I was driving by. This place on the outside looks normal. On the outside New York City meets Atlanta with a touch of Los Angeles. The prices aren't too bad. 12 bucks for a burger and fries. I can deal with that. Completely not what I expected. Good god the food is amazing. Locals please support this place. read more

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As other reviews note, don't be put off by the location next to a truck stop. Outside is clean and neat, inside a well decorated modern gastro pub. Service was prompt and attentive without feeling pushy. We started with Jalapeño Cream Cheese Wontons. Delicious! Then I had the Walleye Fingers and discovered a new favorite white fish. My wife had the Apple & Pear Salad, attracted by the Lavender Vinaigrette dressing. With everything so good, we went for RJ's Chocolate Espresso Cake and weren't disappointed. We were driving cross-country so getting back will prove difficult but I can imagine we'll consider a deviation on the route of a future trip. read more

Hidden gem. Great food, atmosphere and service. It's hidden at a truck stop near Mc Stop off Highway 94. A little pricey. The fish tacos and cheddar burger are some favorites. read more

Amazing food with awesome service. From the wine to the appetizer entree's and of course dessert all so much flavor and cooked perfectly. Was recommended from our hotel we were at next door and are going to plan a trip back just for the great food. read more

Food was excellent. Large portions - pace yourself! OMG - Dessert was amazing! Starter Salads are huge! Cajun chicken fettuccine alfredo - plenty of zing (Yay!), Artichoke and Feta dip - Awesome! Rustic Apple and Pear Tartlet - YUM! For a Thursday night it was fairly busy. Our server was a bit overwheled with some large tables, but the food was well worth any wait. He was hustling the whole time. Won't fault him at all. Definitely will be coming back! read more