Henry Longfellow would be at a complete loss and Maya Angelou would just mumble incoherently in…read moreher attempt to describe the absolute jewel Nick's Cafe is so I won't even attempt. To rereference the above all I could think when I walked in was "they should've sent a poet" and the chow lived up to the vibe. I had the Mexican omelette with a side of hashies , btw the omelette comes drowned in a bowl of chili.

We stopped here on our way back to WI. It was the only thing in the area and we like small town…read morebars, so we decided to swing in. It's not big, only like 10 tables and the bar. They have daily specials and an ample menu. We ordered the bubba burger, kids fish, kids boneless wings, and another burger. Everything came out super hot and portions were big. The burger was really good. Big, juicy, and just the right amount of toppings. The kids said the fish and chicken were good too. I like that the burgers can be chicken sandwiches too. A lot more options. Our waitress was really good and helpful.

This sweet little bar restaurant has all the charm you'd enjoy with the good food you expect…read more Burgers were delicious and the service was good too. We enjoyed our time here

I had a surgery scheduled at Mayo for the next morning and we stopped here for dinner the night…read morebefore! I used to have a Red Cow near my old apartment and forgot how good it was!!! Food was delicious and the service was fantastic for being a little later. . We had fish and chips, beet salad and truffle fries!!! All so good!! I've always loved the decorations in this chain too! Nice atmosphere and a great place to grab a bite!

I'd say this is a 4.5. Had dinner last night and lunch today. All quite tasty…read more Burger last night with bacon and grilled onions was very good. Patties are thin so I got a double. Fries were excellent. My colleagues had a burger and veggie burger. They enjoyed. For lunch takeout today I had a chicken club which was excellent. A bit spicy. Cole slaw too wet for me. Colleagues had the same and a Mediterranean salad with shrimp. It's was a bit pricey at about $64. The place itself has nice relaxed atmosphere and the staff is excellent!!

Overall (A-) This is a safe bet place to dine. The service…read morewas good, food was good and pretty good value. It is not the best place you will go to but everything will be pretty good and everyone will leave content Food (A-) I had the 8oz steak with French onion soup, baked potato, asparagus, Everything tasted good and I finished my plate. Perfect portion sizes Value (B+) The prices seem to be a bit expensive for Austin but not too bad. Not a great value but nothing too crazy expensive either Service (A-) Friendly, polite and attentive. They do a great job providing suggestions and with checking up on the table. If you are in Austin this is a safe bet place to go to for some traditional American fare. There is a dog barking sound or a dog that was barking - I think it was just the sound- not sure - didn't ask about it.

This place had one of the best burgers I have had the pleasure of gaining weight while eating it…read more The spam burger is next level. Anytime the server asks how you want a burger cooked it usually means good things, and in this case it did not disappoint. Burger was cooked a perfect medium rare, so juicy, so flavorful and the pineapple relish and the aoli added just enough flavor without drowning out the burger. Great service, and nice environment. Highly recommend

I stopped here for lunch on a long road trip, hoping for a hot meal that could work with the food…read moreallergies in our group (gluten being the biggest). Our server, who apparently was the lead cook on this shift as well, admitted that he didn't really know much about gluten but that he wanted to learn. He asked another server who was more knowledgeable, offered us some choices, and made sure we were okay. The food was tasty, and I am happy! Nothing fancy, but a really nice experience.

Service was poor (had to go to the bar to get water) and the nasty sticky germ laden self-pay…read more ziosk was wrong - trying to overcharge us for food we didn't order? (I find these things are never wrong on the low end and always 'mistakenly' add $30-50 of items you didn't order and certainly didn't receive - it borders on intentional scam in my opinion.) The California chicken salad was inedible - too much dressing and limp. The chicken quesadillas tasted like they had been intentionally dropped in salt - completely inedible! Who puts salt on quesadillas? There's salt in the cheese.) the only thing not over salted were the tortilla chips that were served with the bland processed tasting overpriced margarita. Yuck! Find a mom and pop Mexican restaurant. Do not waste your $$$ here.

I stopped in yesterday afternoon for coffee and pie. Best piece of raisin creme pie I ever had…read more Roger E

Very typical diner-breakfast-all-day kind of place. The cafe truly has a following and was very…read morebusy on the Saturday before Mother's Day. We were able to get a table pretty quick though. I had the Rueben. It was good with Thousand Island dressing served on the side. Crinkle cut fries were OK. Others had the Club Croissant (which was served on croissant bread instead of a traditional French croissant) and the burger. Burger looked pretty pedestrian but the diner in question enjoyed it. She said the coleslaw was "nothing to write home about" but that the cowboy beans were really good. Our waitress and the rest of the staff were amazing. I loved that they had jello as a side dish. The neighboring table got it and the day's variety was blue! :) It came with a dollop of whipped cream and it made me want to order it. Truly old school feel and the walls are lined with antiques and vintage senior photo panels from the local high school.

Amazing!!! Such tasty sandwiches & salad for lunch. We had the Granny - turkey with sliced Granny…read moreSmith apples on sourdough hoagie - and the Portside - thinly sliced chicken breast with avocado, lettuce & tomatoes on sourdough sandwich bread - with a side of broccoli salad (traditional Iowa potluck!). And a huge triple chocolate hot mess caramel fudge brownie. Food you would make for yourself, but you're on vacation! Staff is so welcoming & efficient. Don't be intimidated by the long line - enjoy chatting with those around you. A definite return visit is called for.

This place has been open for about 25 years and I wish I had known it when I lived in the area. We…read morestopped through and ordered four sandwiches and a couple salads. All was made to order and the service was good. Definitely a local place. LOTS of great options in the menu and was difficult to decide. I had the chance to taste each of the four sandwiches and all were good - but only one of them was amazing. The other three were still very good and unique... but not as over the top as the The Dill (I think it was). I would easily recommend this place and plan to go back the next time I'm in town. In addition, this isn't a sit down place - you will need to leave with your drop What I could tell. There were some tables in the alley... but the lake is a close walk for a good view while eating. Finding this place was a pleasant surprise. Support local!

After visiting the SPAM Museum, we had a hankering for some BBQ and this place was just down the…read moreroad on Main Street. Inside is nothing to write home about but the Que here is so good! My kids liked their meals, especially with the included dessert of homemade gelato. My wife and I had the Smokehouse Smorgasbord which offered a good sampling of all the meats and sides. We liked all the meat options, full of flavor and tender. Portions were plentiful and we both ate our fill. I have to make a special note on the chicken and turkey, most times, those choices make the bottom of my list but their poultry was so juicy and tender! There was also a lot of variety when it came to sauces - sweet, heat, mustard based, vinegar based, it was all represented. Prices were fair and service was "small town" chill and friendly. Two saucy thumbs way up!

Legit BBQ is not readily found in Minnesota. This is the real deal. The restaurant occupies a…read moresingle long room, the walls lined with amusing tin signs available for purchase. It was getting busier by the time we left at noon; they also handled a lot of take-out orders. I'm glad we were there on a rainy Friday in the off-season--I can only imagine how packed this place would be in the summer! Service was great the whole time. A single-sided big menu has most of the food offerings, but there is a separate Spam menu that can be brought out on request. My husband had a beer while I was happy they had cans of local Loon Juice cider available. For our appetizer, we ordered a side item: fried okra. I don't think we've found okra anywhere else in the state! It was perfectly cooked with a cornmeal coating, piping hot and delicious. I had the Smokin' BBQ Platter. I had brisket for my meat option, with coleslaw and cornbread on the side. Perfectly cooked brisket, not dry at all. I'm an avid home baker and something of a cornbread snob, and this was excellent stuff--a perfect little loaf, sweet and perfect with butter melted within it. My husband had the Combination Platter with pulled pork and ribs. Now, he is a rib snob, having BBQed many over the years, and he declared these to be perfect (a rare thing to find in a restaurant). Not a shred of meat remained on the bone. Pulled pork was great, too, and he agreed that the cornbread was something special. He liked having pit potatoes, too, something that isn't common. Three kinds of BBQ sauce sat on our table in full, non-sticky squeezable containers. I tried the bourbon and loved it. My husband also tried the inferno; he can handle a lot of heat and said it wasn't really hot to his perception, but the flavor was good. In all, a fantastic experience here. I'd definitely come here again when passing through.

Best hometown bar around. I can always find my friends there. Pizzas are great. Coffee time in the…read moremorning is the only way to find out the latest small town news.

We had jollof rice, spinach, fish and plantains loved everything and such a nice place on the…read moreinside. They have all kinds f liquor and hooka. A stage and great music.

My family was in town from the Twin Cities for a baseball tournament, and I spent some time…read moresearching for the right spot to bring a group - The Old Mill Restaurant immediately caught my attention, and I'm so glad it did. We had a group of seven adults and a baby, and when I called late in the afternoon, they were able to accommodate us at exactly the time we desired. From the moment I pulled up, I had a good feeling. The exterior has that historic charm, and inside it's beautifully updated while still keeping the character of the building. We were seated in a semi-private room overlooking the dam, which made the whole experience feel even more special. The service was fantastic - attentive without being overbearing - and the food absolutely delivered. Our table ordered a variety of dishes, from the smash burger to salmon and rice, shrimp, steak, and even the French onion soup. Everything was spot on. And I have to mention the dirty martini with hand-stuffed blue cheese olives... incredible. Every single person in our group enjoyed their meal, the drinks, and the atmosphere. Highly recommend - this will definitely be our go-to spot the next time we're in town.

Super awesome…read more Ambiance was excellent. Beautiful building sitting next to a waterfall. Seating is both inside and out and both are great. Service was perfect. No issues very attentive. Food. Ribeye was cooked perfectly. Poutine was on point. I would suggest adding the meat. It's a nice touch. Stuffed dates were incredible. I realize it sounds odd, but the flavors are a great combo. The only oddity about this place was parking. Be ready to parallel park on the street. Very odd parking situation.