Overall (A-) This is a safe bet place to dine. The service was 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. read more

The Downtown Grill - French Onion Soup - Soup Near Me - Austin, Minnesota

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This place had one of the best burgers I have had the pleasure of gaining weight while eating it. 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 read more

They have a seasonal drink menu that changes and there are often at least one or two really great cocktails on there. My bestie's husband loves the Old Fashioned from here. They also have daily specials. My favorite food items are: The spinach and artichoke dip The chicken wild rice soup (best in town) The Cajun steak bites The walleye (grilled with Cajun seasoning) The French Dip Their blue cheese dressing is so good! The Downtown Grill is connected to The Bakery bar next door. Most times when we're there, the door between the two establishments open. Normally, not a big deal, but sometimes the clientele at The Bakery come in from a smoke break and if you're sitting on that side of The Downtown Grill, you might get a waft of cigarette smoke-filled air while you eat. Kind of ruins the elevated vibe of the place. Service can be a little slower so not the place to eat if you're in a hurry. But we just plan accordingly. read more

Passing through on a drive out west. What a great restaurant!! Several SPAM menu items since the town is home to the museum. Cheese fries with SPAM was awesome! I had the jalapeño popper burger with raspberry chipotle sauce, my wife had the SPAM burger, and my daughter the Downtown burger. All were tasty. Between us, we had onion rings and jalapeño corn chowder for sides. Service and atmosphere were excellent. If we're ever passing through, we'd stop again!! read more

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I came here after touring the Spam Museum in Austin, MN. There were a few restaurants nearby that had Spam things on their menu, but this Spam burger really drew me in. I had to try it. So we walked down the street a little bit and settled in. Ambiance was nice. It had kind of a whiskey bar vibe, and also a classic downtown restaurant that was built as a modern restaurant into the old brick facade of a downtown. I liked it. Service was great! The server we had was very nice and prompt. I did accidently receive a cocktail, though, instead of the mocktail I ordered, so just be careful with that, but everything else was great. As for the food, I got the SPAM® Burger (4 oz House Ground Beef Patty, Grilled SPAM®, Pineapple Relish, Provolone, Teriyaki Aoli, Toasted Bun). This was fun. The patty was cooked well, the SPAM had nice grill marks on it. The relish was welcome, but there needed to be more of it. The burger was super salty, and the relish needed to help cut that. I also got to try the Kimchi Rueben (12 Hour House Roasted Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Kimchi Slaw, Thousand Island Dressing, Toasted Rye Bread). This was really fun. Very delicious corned beef that paired perfectly with the tangy, funky kimchi. Never had this before. Never even thought of it. I loved it. Overall, this was a very nice meal. I love finding great little restaurants in little towns. read more

The Downtown Grill - Soup Near Me - Austin, Minnesota

Pros: Ambiance is very nice. Elevated downtown grill vibes, with exposed brick here and there in the walls. Available board games to play are a great finishing touch. Service was great. We went for lunch, so it wasn't very crowded in there, and we were treated very well. The food itself was also very good. Lots of unique items like the kimchi reuben I had and the Spam burger that my boyfriend had. Really nice. Cons: No real cons. Lots of heaviness in the sandwiches and the sides, and not a lot of relief offered in the form of acid or sweetness. Tips: Come here after you've visited the Spam museum. You'll be in the mood, trust me. Lol. read more

The Downtown Grill - Soup Near Me - Austin, Minnesota

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We're from out of state and visiting relatives, so touristing. Great to be here after our Spam Museum visit. Even when it was a late lunch, all were fresh from the kitchen. Didn't taste that food was pre-made. Service was pleasant. Didn't realize it is connected to the Bakery Lounge, great idea! Wonder if it's one and the same owner. read more

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Very good food. Had a spamburger and jojo potatoes. Jojo potatoes are large fries. The spamburger had a slice of spam on top of beef patty and a pineapple relish. It was very tasty. read more

Great service and food. I definitely recommend the California Medley! This was my first time ordering it and I wasn't disappointed. I always return! read more

The Downtown Grill - Spiced Cherry Sour with Sweet Chili Wings and California Medley. The wings were great and the California Medley was Amazing - Soup Near Me - Austin, Minnesota

This was a modern looking spot with a spacious bar and high ceilings. There were plenty of tables and booths available as well. The menu had traditional bar food as well as a few creative choices. The service was appreciated, and the food arrived promptly. I just went with the grill salad with chicken ($16). It came with spring mix, cherry tomatoes, carrots, shredded cheddar, cucumber, red onions, and croutons. This was a simple salad done right. The presentation was nice and there was plenty of each ingredient. The chicken was cooked appropriately with enough seasoning as well. All seemed fresh, which never hurts. Will I go back? Yes. read more

The Downtown Grill - Grill Salad with Chicken - Soup Near Me - Austin, Minnesota

Service was great, everyone was very polite. Lunch food portions were perfectly sizes and the meals were tasty. read more

Chicken and wild rice soup. Wild rice is a big part of Minnesota's history and this place does it right. Service was fast and there are lots of options. And of course, SPAM. Excellent meal just from a cup of soup and a small but bursting with flavor signature salad. read more

This place is pretty new to the area. They really hit the ground running and have found ways to make typical comfort food a bit more luxurious. We come here at least twice per month because I cannot get enough of their homemade chicken alfredo (which now comes Cajun style). Definitely try one of the cocktails; my favorites are the martinis and the current fall old fashioned with apple cider. All of the servers treat you like family, always with smiles and helpful suggestions. We love the tall booths that offer more privacy and sound barriers - we can actually hear each other! You can't go wrong here. read more

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One of our favorites! Always great atmosphere! Staff is very friendly! A nice variety of menu options but not so many it's overwhelming.

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for drinks & food. Friendly capable staff all around. Cool vibe with just the right amount of lighting. Sat at the bar and enjoyed a nicely spiced Bloody Mary with a perfect pickle/garnish. I had a side salad and soup. Salad was crispy and fresh with good honey balsamic vinaigrette. Soup was flavorful and served nice & hot. Husband had the Downtown Burger and fries and liked it a lot. Finished the meal off with a tasty craft cocktail. read more

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In an excellent location right beside the SPAM museum, we found a friendly staff and a delightful server. We sat in one of the roomy private booths. Our group had sandwiches which were hot and tasty with flavorful sauces! We will be back the next time we come through Austin. read more

Service was great, food was mid. We ordered spinach artichoke dip and cheese curds as appetizers, 5/10 read more

The Downtown Grill - Breaded shrimp plate - Soup Near Me - Austin, Minnesota

All the food was good. The soup and salad were excellent. The entrees were a little pricy, as I thought the sides and soup and salad were the winners for the meal. Service was great. read more

The Downtown Grill - Cranberry mule and apple cider cocktail - Soup Near Me - Austin, Minnesota

Too expensive Good service Not great ambiance Limited menu choices for vegetarians. Good to have a sit down restaurant with service