July 4th disappointment 2 inexperienced servers for a 1…read moreo'clock lunch date with family Don't waste your money

I visited two days in a row for breakfast, solely because it has the best views and was incredibly…read morequiet both times. I was questioning why it was a ghost town on a these beautiful summer mornings. The service is very mid. I ordered a Bloody Mary and pancakes, and the pancakes came out first. The service was overall really clunky and made it seem like maybe it was their first time serving. The second day I came back expecting to be able to order off the menu again, but I guess on Sundays they do a breakfast buffet only. Everything was ok -- filled the void -- but nothing to write home about. I still love the deck area they have, but must note it's a little odd, they have these huge tables with comfortable seating but the seating for smaller parties is a metal chair. An odd contrast, but since the place was empty we sat at a big table both times. A little awkward for a table of 2. Prices are reasonable, but service and food is mid.

Definitely 5 STARS!!! The food was great! the waitress told us 20 mins and it came in 10! The…read moreambiance was just what you'd expect from a small town sports bar! We will definitely be stopping here again! Not far out of the way if you're heading north for the weekend.

30 minute wait minimum for this bar. Waitress said it would be 20 minutes and the food came cold 45…read moreminutes later. Take this in consideration before eating at this bar.

Great food, friendly people…read more Stopped by for lunch while heading north. No regrets.

We came here for dinner on a Monday and it was burger special night. Buy one, get one (sort of)…read more You buy one burger and get the second free but pay for your toppings. I had fried onions. The odd part is you buy the burger but don't get any sides. Long story to say the 2fer got us two dollars off the total. HA! Anyway, the burgers were delicious. Love the ciabatta bread. Nice and juicy burger. We got tots as our side and they were nice and crispy. Yummm Staff was great. Appreciate that the restaurant was open on Monday night as that tends to be when they all are closed. They have a nice spot next to the water and if it wasn't 45 degrees, it would be a great place to dine and have a beer. Lots of beers on tap as well. Free popcorn. Good stop.

Great food, prompt service, and good atmosphere. Wish they had Karaoke or something, though.read more

Local bar for good food and drinks. The jack sauce- sour cream, cheese is a great addition to the…read moreburgers.

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!

The perfect American restaurant in the entire country. It should be at least 4.5 stars, the food is…read moreexcellent. We just tried their prime rib special on Saturday evening and it was probably top two I've ever had in my 300lb life. I highly encourage everyone to try it, won't disappoint.

Probably a bad photo but tonight, the staff the food, and the beer all lined up where I was in…read moreheaven! This somehow, after all these years is the best chicken sandwich I've had...there's a few subtle differences and the perfect technique and wow, really hitting the spot. Come here if you're around, their food is all really good, great beer selection...and it's never crowded.

Main Gate Bar is literally located just outside the main gate of Camp Ripley, MN. The space is…read morelarge, featuring tables, and an extremely long and wide bar. They have daily specials, and host a bingo night too. The food comes up fairly quick and is simply typical bar food but over priced. I felt well taken care of by our bartender she was very attentive however again the food is just basic and pricey. It's nearly $6 for a side of fries and there's a charge for nearly all sauces but the cups are significantly smaller than most side cups. Overall due to proximity of the main gate this may be a viable option but if you have transportation assets I'd highly recommend another location in which you'll get better food at a lower price. I'd likely not return.

Nice and cool inside with cold Coke products to drink. I'd never heard of a cheeseburger wrap…read morebefore so I had to try it with fries. Yum! It was good. If you're in Milaca MN or just driving by on your way "up north" - this is a great spot to stop.

Ok, so it's a matter of setting expectations. Defining "Good" is a personal perspective, and today…read morea good "dive bar" with a fantastic chorizo bratwurst was what was craving on our trip to the cabin. The owner is super attentive and helpful, suggesting several options for adults and children from Mac and Cheese to onion rings. Certainly well worth the small detour off the highway to find this hidden gem!

A typical small-town diner with a clean, well-maintained atmosphere. Our server was very polite and…read moreattentive, and the food was good with reasonable prices. The menu offered a wide variety of options, and the pies looked especially delicious. We enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning.

Finding restaurant food in northern MN on Mondays and Tuesdays can be tough as many are closed, but…read moreCedarwood is one open all week. We stopped in for breakfast and it was delicious. They have all the regular options and I chose the two piece French toast with bacon. Their bacon was so good. Cooked perfectly, it was a bit thicker but not so thick that it so chewy. Pieces bit off cleanly and it had a rich flavor. French toast was equally delicious. I could taste a hint of egg in the bread, which was thicker than normal bread. So good. Staff was great. The other cool thing is they went all out on Halloween. Decorations galore. They had a skeleton family eating at a table. They had a hall or terror going to the restroom. They also had a miniature Halloween village where people added rocks with memorials of their loved ones as tombstones throughout the village. Very cool.