Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Well worth the wait if there is a wait list.read more

Really solid breakfast on our first visit. The biscuits and gravy full size portion was huge and…read moreine of the best we've ever had. Eggs benedict was with ham and was really solid. Meat and eggs, we got kielbasa, was good as well though we didnt care much for the american fries, they were kinda soft and needed a little more cook time as with the english muffin which could have been a little more toasty. The inside space is a lot bigger than you would assume from the ouwell. Prices are very reasonable. Plenty of parking in the lot. Service was good as well.

My husband and I went to lunch here after the lunch rush on a Friday. I am giving them a 5 for…read moretheir food. Service was not quite there. We shared a Korean chicken sandwich and the turkey club. We preferred the Korean chicken sandwich which had a great sauce. Both sandwiches were very good and the potato chips were delicious. It was spacious and clean. If we could have got a bit more attention from the waitress it would have been perfect.

Open atmosphere with modern look, I stopped for takeout from this location in Blaine. Server who…read moretook my order was very nice. Staff moves with purpose, nobody standing around. They all appear polished and professional. I ordered the Oliver Burger, the Shrimp and Cheesy Grits, the Spinach Artichoke Dip, and a Stuffed Nutella Cookie. The server recommended I warm the cookie slightly in the microwave and enjoy it with coffee. The food today: spinach artichoke dip is served with grilled bread.... this was delicious right off the bat when the bread is still hot and slightly crispy. However, after the bread sat in the container steaming, the experience wasn't as good. I would recommend thinner pieces of bread with a bit more char on them (like grill marks) and a couple more pieces of bread. I mean, 4 pieces of bread? C'mon man! An okay appetizer dish. Was it worth $15.99? Absolutely not. Shrimp and Cheesy Grits with creamed greens: shrimp were seasoned beautifully but unfortunately were overcooked and rubbery, and the creamed greens were not cooked nearly long enough, they were fibrous and hard to chew, so I was unable to eat them at all, so a waste altogether. The stars of this dish were the charred lemon (like the bread should have been;) ) and the cheesy grits. The grits were divine and I wish there was more of it on the dish and less of the nasty greens. Seriously, switch those ratios around and it would be better. Next , the Oliver Burger: decent, cooked medium, no notes really. The waitress was right about the cookie, it was very tasty with a little warm up and my coffee .

A very solid breakfast / lunch joint in Blaine. The cheese curds were still cold, but the French…read moretoast sandwich made up for it. It's a cute atmosphere with lots of options. The biggest caveat is the price, with most dishes sitting around $16-$19, even for simple items like a sandwich and fries. That being said, the taste was worth the cost of admission.

My first time here. Met my cousin for a late breakfast. Couldn't be seated until we were both at…read morethe restaurant no big deal understandable. Ordered from the senior breakfast menu which was just enough food. My egg with biscuit and gravy was perfect, my cousin enjoyed her egg Benedict. Ambiance is conservative/dated in need of some repairs to seats

We stopped in for dinner after a round of golf in Ramsey. Fun bbq joint vibe, casual and homey. The…read moremenu had many options but felt like I needed to try something that was bbq related. We started with cheese curds. Loved that they were batter fried and not breaded. Very tasty and a huge app portion. My entree was the pulled pork sandwich with bbq beans. Everything was very good. Pork had a savory flavor and it was nice and tender. Portions were large. Topped it all off with a Hazy Little Thing beer. Great service. Easy parking. Just off a major road. Great stop.

My husband works for an LTL delivery service and made a couple deliveries to Jellybean and Julia's…read morewhen they were opening their current location. He told me back then that someday we needed to check out J&J's. We love small business, local, non-chain restaurants. I decided to surprise my husband and take him to J&J's for Father's Day. We are empty nesters, so it was just the two of us for lunch. We arrived just after 12 p.m. There was a line out the door, which we expected since it was Father's Day and Sunday lunchtime. We were told it would be a 15-20 minute wait for a table, which we had no issue with. We ended up waiting less than 10 minutes because there was a table available on the patio. The weather was beautiful, and with summer being so short in Minnesota, we like to take advantage of it whenever we can. Our server came to our table shortly after we were seated, but it was long enough that we both had time to decide what we wanted before she arrived. I ordered the Texas Philly, and my husband had the brisket sandwich. We had to wait a while for our food, which we understood given how busy the restaurant was. Others around us were complaining about the wait, and those tables had a different server who was very apologetic about the kitchen being backed up. The hand-cut fries were piping hot and seasoned perfectly. It's so rare to go out to eat and get hot fries, let alone fries that are piping hot. That alone was worth the wait! My husband loved the brisket sandwich, and the Texas Philly was SO good--piled full of meat. We live in the south metro, but it was well worth the 30+ minute drive to get there. We'll definitely be back and will absolutely recommend J&J's to others!

Very impressed with the food and portions are crazy big! You'll have leftovers! The Service was…read moregood with friendly servers. The food was brought out very quickly for a Saturday morning! We will definitely be back!

Diner food. Waitress…read morewas polite. Distracted but she was decent with her timing. I appreciate that the tables are properly spaced. Normal noise level. Was not overwhelming.

I was in the area and spotted this place for lunch. I love how you can get 6 wings and batter fried…read moreat that. #3 drummies and 3 flats were perfectly coated and crispy. Huge, tender pieces at that. So excellent no sauce needed. But they came with nice green celery in a great blue cheese dressing. I started with a spicy chicken tortilla soup. Standard bar fare a big menu, even for breakfast. Great service. This was a very happy accident.

This is our second visit in the last two months. The first was a very poor experience so I decided…read moreto give them a second chance before reviewing. They are very busy and seem to be a local favorite. We had a party of 4, and had both breakfast and lunch food served at our table. The waitress was amazing. Very attentive and worked hard to be sure we felt seen throughout our visit - keeping drinks filled and checking in regularly to be sure we were satisfied. Based on the business of the restaurant, the food arrived within a reasonable time and was hot when it arrived. The quality of the food was meh. Nothing special. Portion sizes were large but lots of blah food is still blah. The hashbrowns were underdone and greasy. The chicken fried steak was a premade item and not something made onsite. The gravy was scant and extra needed to be requested. No mustard was on the burger or the table so it had to be requested. Toast was under toasted. Again, it was just blah. Not bad, not good, not memorable. The very best thing was the service. Again, the wait staff was amazing, It was the one thing that made us give them a second chance and should we try them again - is the only reason. If you want an average meal, this might be the place for you, you will be treated well!

Tried this restaurant with my family the other day and are a bit sad to say that we were not…read moreimpressed. The best part of our meal was the fun, dirty sodas. You sit at a table and order off your phone, and servers will bring your food and drinks out to you. Had no problem with that, it was a fairly easy process. Our servers were kind and I believe we talked to the owner for a bit who was attentive to all the tables! The food is the disappointing piece. I had the chicken rojo avocado tacos and they really lacked flavor. There was plenty of chicken in such a small tortilla, which made the taco fall apart as you ate. My sister ordered the pesto Mac and cheese with chicken and it was okay, but the chicken was not good. I didn't try the tenderloin bowl, but it seemed to have better reviews than my meal or my sisters from my family. I don't make my way out to Blaine often enough to try again, but I think this would be a better spot for pizzas and milkshakes.

Stopped here for dinner w/ 2 friends. There's a bit of construction that makes getting here a bit…read moreconfusing depending on which direction you are traveling. The gps sent me to a roundabout and told me the restaurant was the center of the roundabout. had to go back to the main road and detour all the way around then there was signs. Its seat yourself. You order at the counter or via QR code via your phone and they bring your food to you. I ordered an impossible cheeseburger + fries & a dirty soda. Everything was good. They had a walleye fish special going on, my friends shared that & fries for their meal. Not much interaction w/ staff as it's mostly help yourself but someone did come out and greet us and made sure we knew how the ordering process worked. Overall kinda loud sports bar (w/out drinks) vibe. ***Used to be a brewery attached, no longer operating there. They do not serve alcohol.

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.

Amazing, staff were super friendly, the bourbon shrimp was amazing, they really took care of a…read moregroup of 12. Steak was cooked correct. truffle fries were tasty as well. Looks like they have a great drink menu. And some of the best appetizers around.

Everything is mediocre here. Definitely not worth the price of anything that's on your menu. Very…read moreoverpriced. It's like, come on, guys. It's a salad. It doesn't need to be $17. Come on try harder

Pancakes as big as the plate and omelettes that can feed 2, RJ Riches has breakfast meals that are…read moresure to fill you (and your leftover containers) to the brink! Oatmeal is served in a giant serving bowl. We asked for a half portion as it was for a child. The wait staff is so friendly and the food delivery is quick. It is an older space but feels welcoming. Be sure your entire party is present as you cannot be seated until they are. I love the blueberry pancake but can never finish it. My husband loves the country fried steak. Best to go with a few friends that are willing to mix and match so you can try everything without feeling like you are wasting anything. You WILL leave full.

Neighborhood American diner. It's noisy, busy, and a bit dated but that's the vibe. The service was…read morefast and busy. I liked that they just bring everything to the table, syrup, butter, jam, ketchup, to go boxes and the check! Move things along fast. The pancakes were huge. Had the blueberry one. It's on the thicker side. Hash browns sides were delicious, my favorite thing I ate. Side of toast, eggs, coffee were as expected. Large portions, plenty of seating and private parking lot. Open till 3pm Good place for a weekend diner brunch!