Just out for a Sunday drive and we were getting hungry. Saw this place off 169 and decided to stop…read more Very good food and it came out really fast too. Service was good and our server very friendly. Fresh ingredients, homemade BBQ sauce (thinking bourbon and honey, delicious!), heck, they even make their own Bloody Mary mix. Husband got said Bloody Mary and I tried it. Pretty tasty but the beer snit was not the greatest. He also got the homemade chili which was really good & chunky as well at the BLT and fries. The BLT was on grilled Texas toast and a good portion of bacon. Really good. I got the steak bite with garden veggie wrap and BBQ dipping sauce and fries. This was delicious. The steak was tender and done exactly how I ordered. The fries are really good too but I asked for very lightly seasoned and they were still really salty. Too salty for me so I didn't eat as many. Overall, really good and would love to eat there again next time I'm up in Milaca.

We had family visiting from Oklahoma and spent the day in Mille Lacs. We were starving on our way…read moreback to Elk River and decided to stop in at Rough-Cut. The Saturday prime rib special was one of the deciding factors. Within the first few minutes, we learned that they were completely sold out [mind you it was before 7pm]. The two biggest disappointments were service, or lack thereof, and the amount of time it took for our order to be filled. For context, after ordering, we waited over 45 minutes for our food to be served. And when it did come, it was luke warm and not served at the same time. My husband was nearly done with his meal before I received mine. While completely outside the control of Rough-Cut, we sat, very, very hungry listening to some loud mouth drunk talking about how many girls his friend "banged". Mind you....we were sitting on the restaurant side, not the bar side. Just added to an already bad experience. Rough-Cut needs more and higher quality wait staff and a smaller menu that they can actually fill. Timely and of quality. For extra context, the dining room was busy, but we did not wait to sit down and there were open tables the entire time we were there. My recommendation for those traveling along 169 ....keep going. Sorry!

Terrible have gone in twice only to be totally ignored! Waitress on both occasions looked at us and…read moredidn't even acknowledge.

Legit delicious!! I file this under hole-in-the-wall or dive-bar - and those terms aren't…read morederogatory in the least! This is on the edge of "the middle of nowhere" (unless of course you're one of the fine folks that lives nearby). But disregard all of that - the service and the FOOD were both top notch! Different daily specials every day (see the picture) and the regular menu is HUGE! Hubby had a Peanut Butter and Jalapeño Jam burger - big 1/2 pounder - with fresh fries. I thought the fries were a little soggy (literally the only negative) but they were deliciously seasoned. I had a shaved beef with Au Jus. Now I know that sounds dull but it wasn't! The roll was super-soft but lightly toasted with a buttery taste and the beef (I'm told by the VERY fabulous waitress) is sliced from their weekly prime-rib special. I had it with a slide of slaw and GOOD LORD they actually know how to make excellent slaw! Again - same fabulous waitress says that the dressing is house-made. It really, REALLY was good. Add three tap beers and our lunch was a sweet $33. I wish we had an easier more frequent reason to stop because the menu has me intrigued! I definitely recommend it!

Every time I eat at Northwoods Steakhouse their food is amazing and the service is amazing too. I…read morehighly recommend.

Stopped into Northwoods Steakhouse randomly on the way up to our cabin. It looks pretty unassuming…read morefrom the outside but it's a lot nicer when you get inside. Our server was very friendly and brought our food out quickly. My kids liked their cheeseburgers. I got the Lumberjack burger which had bacon and pulled pork on it. I got it with pink in the middle and it was really good! The burger was flavorful and juicy. The tater tots were yummy too. Nice and crispy on the outside with a good amount of seasoning. My husband liked his BLT with waffle fries. Our whole lunch came to $51 (we didn't get any alcohol), which feels like a good deal. I'm happy to have one more good place to eat to stop in on our way to and from our cabin.

Great food- chill was good. You can't go wrong with burgers. Pizza hits the spot too. Service was…read moregreat. ( beats most places in Minneapolis). I'd highly recommend it to anyone local or out of town.

The only reason it got 4.5 stars is due to the watery ranch. The cup brought to us was very watered…read moredown. The chili was real good. They aren't kidding when they say it's meaty. It had a kick but not too much. The chunks of meat were like meatball size. Got the Texan burger and man was that good. It's a heart attack on a plate but had the kitchen sink on top AND on the bottom of the burger. Fries, onion rings, onions, and sauces. Yum. Oh and two cheeses. Yum. The fries were also amazing and just the way I like it. Not too crispy not too soft. This place is such a gem and if you blink while driving you'll miss it. Just make a U turn ...safely and go back if ya do.

Great spot to drive through and get some classic food! The building used to be open to order and…read moreeat in but it is now just a drive through so plan accordingly! The food is always good quality and the ice cream is delicious! I highly recommend their onion rings. If you're looking for a good cheese pull be sure to get the mozzarella sticks. I do wish they offered a grilled cheese or other vegetarian sandwich / burger but they do have some vegetarian sides & side salads I believe.

I stopped in to Happy's right before they closed. The staff were so friendly! I know what it is…read morelike to work fast food and get customers as you are trying to close. These ladies gave no indication whatsoever that I was not welcome. Just the opposite! In addition, I ate the best sloppy joe I have ever eaten in my life (sorry mom!). Best of all, they had a pup cup for my dog and were complimenting him on his patience (and on how handsome he is). This is my new favorite place to go on the way to and from the cabin.

This place is such a treasure, old school diner serving great food! Celebrating 70 years in…read morebusiness, I've been stopping in since I was a little girl and it always makes me smile. Today we made it for breakfast, large portions, yummy and comes out quick. Service with a smile always. And you have to get a piece of homemade pie to take with you.

Service was great, one waitress but she was right there. Bacon was great other than a little…read moreovercooked. I had the hash brown breakfast special while good it was plenty greasy.

I was excited to try this place based on their story online; their site talks about using locally…read moresourced ingredients and making everything in house. For some reason, I envisioned a lovely country diner but was surprised that this place had more dive bar vibes. Everyone who works here was very nice and helpful. Overall, the flavors were pretty good. However, I am taking a star off for a couple of reasons: 1. The portion sizes weee uncomfortable too big; I got the brisket fries as my main and it was like 4 people worth of food and way too much cheese sauce. 2. They don't have a kids menu and they don't have any basic options; we were charged $8 for a very basic and plain waffle which is kind of ridiculous. 3. The Mac and cheese was luscious and creamy but wayyy too salty!! Overall, love the concept of this place but I would recommend adding some smaller and lighter menu options.

This place was busy and does not have much elbow room. The tables are fairly small and close…read moretogether so just be aware for the size of your party. Food was decent... thought most dishes lacked flavor for me to say it was "good BBQ." Portion sizes are massive for the meats. The cornbread fritter was actually very delicious and delicate ($1 each one but I had to try...glad I did). - Service was great (Molly was very attentive and kind to us)! - Large parking lot - $25 per person for 1 alcoholic drink and a filling meal

The pizza is the best and served with a smile. Prices are good. It is family owned and very…read morefriendly.

Bacon cheese burger$12. Good basic burger served with potato chip from the bag. The burger was good…read morequality and 1/3 pound. Ours were just a bit over well. We did not specify so ok There was no garnishment but ketchup on the table. The kids Mac and cheese was well received. For the price and quality I would come again Service was fine.

Cute American/Country style restaurant…read more They have maximized seating space, so if there is a wait you will be outside or in your vehicle. They take down your number and call you when your table is available. Our server was very friendly and on top of things. We ate there for brunch - Pro tip: come early to ensure you can get their made from scratch caramel or cinnamon rolls, they sell out! It was big enough for 3-4 people to share. Our food was good and the price was great considering they make from scratch. I would gladly eat there again!

The food was just ok. Started off gok with the apps. Cheese curds were a huge portion and good and…read morethe poutine was also decent. The main courses were just meh. The French dip was just average. It needed more cheese and the sliced meat wasn't our favorite in texture. We didn't enjoy the stroganoff at all. It used the same beef as the French dip and the poutine and just didn't have any flavor. Service was really slow. The inside is separated into 3 areas, which made the vibe quite quiet.

This place has burgers that are as close to making them on your own grill, unless you're a moron,…read morethan it gets‼ By the way, JENNY is awesome ‼ Give than woman a raise‼

Camping in the area and needed a break from the noisy neighbor campers so decided to go into town…read moreand see what we could find. Found Muggs. Not disappointed! We found a spot at the bar and the bartender greeted us immediately. We ordered drinks and checked out the fun shots menu on the wall. He said he didn't really know those shots so we just ordered a shot that we knew. He accidentally put something wrong in it but we tasted it. It was good so we drank it. He was a good vibe and nothing about this interaction was a negative!! We got the loaded tots and 2 burgers. The loaded tots had too many onions for my liking but they were still good and we were pleasantly surprised by the burgers! In the end we ended up coming back the next day too just because we could. Got the nachos and we weren't sad! My one negative, but I didn't remove a star because it would seem I'm in the minority, which i don't understand... live music. They had a band come in towards the end of our visit, which is what ultimately made it the end of our visit. The place is small, the band is loud.. conversing with friends ends at the point that the band starts. All in all.. highly recommend this place. Full bar, really good menu. And we'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area, just earlier in the day to avoid the live music! ;)