As a vegetarian/pescatarian, it can be very challenging to find restaurants outside the twin cities…read moreMetropolitan area. Even the ones I find usually have few choices to eat from and the food isn't that good. That's why I absolutely loved my visit to block North. It's something that could've been located in my own neighborhood in Saint Paul. Starting with the beer, they have an excellent selection of styles. I chose the Saison, which is far less common in Minnesota breweries than I would like. It was excellent. For lunch, I chose the ratatouille and added shrimp. They were served with the vegetable of the day, green beans. The serving size was enormous which can also be inversely related to quality, but not here. The green beans were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The ratatouille was lovely with chunks of eggplant and zucchini plus a mushroom on the side. This meal was just delightful. I was by myself, so I sat out the bar. The bartender was friendly, but not overbearing. There were many other items on the menu I would've loved to have tried. I will definitely stop here again in the future.

Tried their elk burger and it was phenomenal! My friends tried their Philly steak sandwich and…read moresteak poutine and gotta say the poutine was the best over ever had. Everything was delicious, and I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area! Great service and loved the vibes inside!

This is a cheers bar, where everybody knows your name! Pre season Vikings game, so packed! But . …read more BEST chicken rice bowl I've ever had. Very simple lightly seasoned rice pilaf, perfectly steamed broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, tender moist grilled chicken and a packet of soy sauce as the dressing. DELICIOUS! Typical roadside bar and grill, full of friendly folks!

Neighborhood supper club with a cheer's atmosphere in the bar area, where everyone knows your name!…read more Chef Patrick has brought back our favorite Sumner Salads!! You can't go wrong with any of the Choices: Summer Berry Salad with Chicken Southwest Chicken Salad Cajun Steak Wedge The Chef salad and Chicken BLT salad is always on the regular menu. The owners Jeff and Dani truly want you to be happy with your experience here. We always have fantastic and friendly service here.

Food and service each time we were there was top notch! Our family and friends enjoy the dining…read morearea with less bar area noise. Something to think about when we make dinner reservations. If you want a fun and friendlier atmosphere, stick with the bar area.

This has become one of our mainstays and one of the few restaurants with a chef who cooks most…read morethings rather than buying them packaged. The renovation was amazing a the slick decor looks great. The service has been universally good. The food is consistent with some huge winners. I love the Swoardfish, the Sirloin, Chicken Tiki Marsala, the Salmon, all the burgers and the Greek and Caesar Salads. The dry rubbed wings are great starters. Come here or their sister place Lakes Tavern for good food and a fun time.

We had stopped at a local bar in town for a late lunch, but their kitchen wasn't open until…read moreevening. The gal working the bar suggested this eatery, just a few miles outside of town. It felt like it was kind of in the middle of nowhere on the side of the highway, but we are glad we stopped. They had a big menu with lots of options, from appetizers to full meals to various desserts. We chose onion rings and the broasted half-chicken, with fries, basket to share. The onion rings were hot and crispy and we got a huge portion, more than we could eat! The chicken was moist and flavorful, with a crispy coating. The fries were pretty standard. Again, more food than the two of us could eat. Leftovers are always good though! They weren't busy in the middle of the afternoon, and we had great service. They were friendly and attentive.

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.

WOW Once again an…read moreexcellent burger! Plus, it was a daily special. I'd have it again! JUST DO IT!

We've enjoyed and loved lonesome pine since before Josh took ownership. Always love the Volcano…read morepizza and you can do takeout. Ate with friends who had never been to lonesome pine and we had edemame, veggie pizza, salmon, Brussel sprouts and chowder and wild rice soup. And I can't forget the prime rib grilled cheese and cheesy potatoes. New items. Best was sandwich and potatoes. Great service too. Love the vibe in any season. Great with kids or groups. Easy to hang in summer and wait for a table. Bathrooms good. A little chilly in winter but no biggie.

Service 10 out of 10 knocked it out !!!$ food 7out of 10 Ordered sirloin tough and old you should…read moretell people it's a cap sirloin! Shrimp were amazing all the other food was really tasty! Bday dessert-awesome! I thought pizza prices were way too high I would never order a pizza here ! 41.95 for 16 inch crazy

I am giving 5 stars for the Joint, not because it's fine dining, but it is great for what it is - a…read moredive with great food, nice bartenders, and you can watch the Vikings or play some pull tabs. The broasted chicken is great, I got it with the au gratin which were so cheesy and delicious. With enough room in the parking lot to park a trailer, this is a stop I will make every time I venture to the north woods.

Had a light lunch here a few days ago and enjoyed it enough to come back for the recommended Sunday…read morebreakfast. Unfortunately it was a disappointment. Four of us in the party, two meals were acceptable the other two , not so much. We were told that the corned beef was homemade but what we got was canned. There was no option for the eggs which arrived over cooked and with broken yolks. The side orders of sausage were burned into unrecognizable lumps. We did mention the failure but got only an explanation that the regular cook was called away. Might try it again to allow for a "bad day" but then again.......

Food and service are excellent. Very little turn around with servers which says a lot about this…read moreestablishment. Owners are friendly and present and make a point to greet their customers. Food is delicious and served promptly. Their Halloween party was a blast on 11/1/2025. Great DJ and costume contest. Great Bloody Mary's too - Dawn's (owner) secret (maybe) recipe. Great salad bar, too. Highly recommend.

Food: when I asked waitress if mashed potatoes were real or instant she asked cook and returned to…read moreour table and told us the potatoes they served were "real potatoes from a box" and then one of the owners came to our table and she said there's not enough time for their staff to peel potatoes I believe Today's customer expect more, I know I 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.