The food and service has always been great, but tonight my friends and I were served by Faith and…read moreshe is truly a treat. very friendly, helpful, and just a joy to talk to. The variety of food is great, you can't pick wrong but I will be back because of the service.

My husband and I stopped into The Tavern Grill in Blaine on a whim one Sunday afternoon. We've…read morenoticed it countless times on our way to Hajime next door, so we figured it was finally time to check it out. The restaurant was understaffed - the bartender was not only running the bar but also serving the entire dining area. We sat at the bar and waited about 10 minutes before being greeted. We also overheard a nearby table voice frustration about the slow service. We're pretty patient, so it wasn't the end of the world, but it was noticeably slow. That said, once we were helped, our server was friendly and attentive. I ordered a Spicy Margarita and my husband went with an Old Fashioned. My margarita was on the weaker side; not bad, just forgettable. My husband enjoyed his Old Fashioned. For food, we tried the Bang Bang Shrimp, Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and the Crab-Stuffed Portabella. The standout was definitely the Bang Bang Shrimp; we both really liked it. The lettuce wraps and stuffed mushroom were fine, just not dishes we'd return specifically for. The overall vibe was calm and low-key, and the staff was kind despite being stretched thin. I'm glad we gave it a try, but it's probably not a place we'll be rushing back to.

The steaks are really good Queen's cut is very tender and…read morejuicy. Whiskey tastes great, and beer is fine as well. Having never sampled red wine, I have no comments to offer. You can serve it alongside roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

We had a reservation and got seated early. The server was great, super friendly and took his time…read moreto explain everything. The food was really good, everyone enjoyed what they had. It was served timely. I had the lobster roll and the only downfall for me was it felt like too much bread to the meat ratio. What you see in the photo is all there was and it is really thick bread. Family sides are definitely good for 3-4 people, if we had done steaks 1-2 sides for the three of us would have been plenty Atmosphere is like a steakhouse/bar, nothing special.

I took my son out for a birthday lunch here it could not be happier with everything!…read moreSammi was our server and she was the best! Attentive, friendly, and had a great positive attitude! Stella's was having issues with their payment system while we were there, but it did not dampen the experience one bit as Sammi had a great attitude and was accommodating. We weren't in a hurry, so it worked out just fine. The inside of the restaurant hasn't changed much from its original occupant. Stella's is still adding decorations to make it their own. Hopefully it'll be nice enough to sit out on the patio when I come back. Let's talk about the food! We did order one drink from the bar called the Last Word. I'm a big fan of Mezcal and the drink was well balanced, strong and had that iconic mezcal kick to it. We started with the brussels and bacon. I am notorious for ordering this at any restaurant that dares to put Brussels spouts on the menu and I was not disappointed. Adding bleu cheese dressing to this dish made it a notch above the rest. I will be trying to figure out how to make these at home. My son ordered the walleye sandwich with truffle fries, and I had the Minnesota Mac and cheese. The portions were huge. Everything was cooked perfectly. The Minnesota mac & cheese didn't have too much of the heavy stuff and the cheese sauce was saucy not stringy. I could only eat about half of it in one sitting and it reheated nicely the next day. For birthday dessert we ordered the carrot cake (they do half off of the birthday dessert of your choice). I hear that they have another location and that they use the same baker for their carrot cake at both locations and honestly, I'm just a little mad that I haven't heard from others to get the carrot cake at Stella's... because I would've drove to Forest Lake just for a slice of this carrot cake. Yum! That wraps up my review and needless to say, I will be back.

So wanted to love this place. So disappointed -very hit and…read moremiss. Drink that was ordered was not good and another in our party didn't like theirs either.. Lobster tacos were so tiny - it literally looked like 2 Minnows in the tortilla. Terrible. Complained to our server and was told oh well - they are just street tacos. $18.00 overpriced tacos. Some of the ones in are parties food was good other said it was just okay. Not a great experience over all.

This is a small town vibe that has some great evening ambiance. I found their Sunday…read moreafternoon/evening appetizer deals to be a pretty compelling value! The service was friendly and the food was quite good. I definitely plan to be circling back here, especially now that I'm fairly local.

Great food, service, and atmosphere! Never disappointed. Their new venture--The Station--in Loretto…read moreis also a winner. I wish them much success.

This is the second time I have eaten at this restaurant. It was not busy either time I went there…read moreand I don't understand how that is so. It must be the best kept secret in Maplewood! I would give it 10 Stars if I could! The food is wonderful! I had the salmon with ravioli. I also had the fried mushroom appetizer. They were some of the best I ever had! I especially liked the wasabi/mayo dip! Way better than the usual ranch dip. The service was excellent! And the price point very reasonable. Portion sizes are perfect! I have not gone away hungry. The first time I took half my entree home to eat the next day. I told my husband about this wonderful place that I had gone to with a friend. I let my husband try my left overs the next day and even warmed up the food was wonderful. He and I went there for lunch. Again it was amazing! Overall, given the quality, price and service it is far better than many of the restaurants in the area. Why is this place not busy???? We will definitely be repeat customers!

Appetizer: - Breaded Mushrooms w/ Wasabi Mayo dipping sauce…read more($8). The Breaded Mushrooms are very large, beer battered that creates a thin crunchy shell. Yet, the Wasabi Mayo sauce doesn't complement very well--and if you leave the mushrooms for more than 15 minutes or so, they become soft as the frying oil settles. They're good. Entree: - Steak Dinner w/ Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Garlic Bread, and choice of a side (I chose Asparagus) for $22. First, the Asparagus was thick, seasoned well, crunchy, and perfect. I could eat a plate of them! They proudly proclaim all steaks are from Creekstone Steaks Black Angus. I've never heard of them, but my medium rare 8 oz. NY Strip was chewy and a lacked some marbling which made it dry. The steak should really use a good salting and coarse ground pepper coat before cooking. The steak was cooked a minute past perfect medium rare, but close enough. Still, I NEVER use Steak Sauce, but I did add some Bulliard's Steak Sauce that was on the table. Not really impressed with the steak's pre-cook seasoning. Steak Sauce: Bulliard's Steak Sauce is similar to A1 Steak Sauce, but more Smokey and less acidic. Service: Prompt, friendly, efficient, and attentive. Great! Ambiance: It's a HUGE place with many booths, tables, and seats at the bar. The Bad: their signage outside on the building is not lit, so at night, you may miss it (it's next door to a Sushi place that does have outdoor signage that is lit. Overall: I would say the experience was middle of the road. Affordable prices, plenty of food, but nothing stellar. I may visit again and try something else--and will ABSOLUTELY order the Asparagus!

Like others on here, we had an eclectic experience…read more We started the night having a drink at Nucky's downstairs. Raves about there! Service was attentive, and the staff were all dressed in peiod garb to add to the experience. The drinks were great and less pricey than you would expect for a place like this. Club 300 was different however. We were seated quickly and asked for our drink order... But then things went a little off.. The hostess came back after 10 minutes and said our waiter was busy and she would take care of us. After taking our order she was gone again for a good while, and did check in on us maybe once more. Didn't put a stopwatch on our order but it was definitely a good 40-50 minutes before our dinner was ready-- even though only less than half the tables were full. Restaurant speed needs a little work. No complaints about our food however, I had the spicy Thai basil and the beef was tender and flavorful and portion size was good, and my wife also was pleased with her order. We've been to a number of the fancier restaurants in the Cities (Forpaughs, Ruth's Chris, Ocean aire, etc.) so we know what fine dining looks like-- and would have to say they don't match up to them and seem to have some things to learn in the little things (finer silverware, attention to detail by the waiter, etc.) but they seem to be trying and learning. Definitely worth the price, and we'll be back.

I can't even say I "checked in" here. Sis and I wanted…read moreSunday brunch and I saw on FB post that they had affordable brunch options. Plus, I've wanted to try this place for a while. Parking was easy on the lot behind the building, next to the Big White House. The building must be having renovations as there was scaffolding all around it, with a main staircase entryway covered to protect people from things falling. We walked in and I was impressed by the look of the entryway. Rich architecture history from the old post office. We waited for a hostess to either take our name or bring us to a table but no one ever came. There was 2 women with 2 kids sat at a low table in the entryway, near the bathroom. And I could see the dining room filled with families with little kids. I observed that no one was eating but had water glasses filled. I saw a little boy (4yo??) walk out of the dining room, across the front entrance behind the hostess table and down an empty corridor.... no adult?? And then I watched one of the women at the low top table get up, walk down that same empty corridor and come back a few moments later a little perturbed. She muttered something to her table mate that piqued my interest. After seeing their empty water glasses and milk cups (kids), I asked if THEY had been served yet. The other lady said they had been waiting for over an hour. Everything was starting to add up. No one was eating. We hadn't been greeted after standing there for about 10 mins. I never saw any waitstaff either. Nope, not gonna do that. And we walked out. Maybe I'll try again, maybe I won't. Time will tell.

I highly recommend Margaux for anyone who puts a high value on great food in a wonderful…read moreatmosphere. Peggy is a Belgian trained chef and what she creates is so much better than what you find at even fine dining restaurants. The menu changes which I love, so you never get tired of going to the same place with the same menu. You call Peggy directly to make reservations. You won't be disappointed.

Here for the first time tonight. The food and dining experience was fantastic. You contact Peggy…read moredirectly for your reservation and your food choices. Restaurant is so cute and inviting. You have your table as long as you want it and you bring in your own alcohol. Our dinner was outstanding. I was floored how reasonable the bill was for our dinner when you have no service fees or alcohol added on. I will be back!

I've been to Wheelhouse a handful of times to end a night out in DTA, but that's when it's more of…read morea club. This was my first time eating here and it was great! I got the pulled pork sandwich and tots, super yummy, and my dad got the boasted chicken with potatoes and Mac n cheese. Everything was really good and service was decent. I think if I ate here again I'd try a Mac entree with pulled pork. The menu is big and has something for everyone!

Wheelhouse is a great bar in Anoka. Great wings and yummy duck wontons. Service was quick and the…read morewheel is here to play! Great dive bar vibes with DJ at night