Val's Rapid Service

Visited on a weekend with my mom and brother. Their menu is pretty stacked and has a lot of good…read morethings listed so I had issues picking what I wanted to get! I ended up with the bacon ranch wrap which was very yummy. I got a side of fries and enjoyed them. I didn't love the sauce/dip that came on the side but everything tasted very good! I would definitely go again. Service was fine, it was slow so it was very easy to get our servers attention.

We had a fantastic meal at Olde Brick House! The corned beef and cabbage was incredibly tender and…read moreflavorful, and the Guinness gravy tied everything together perfectly -- absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the fish and chips, and the batter was light, crisp, and perfectly golden brown. Our son had the Ribeye and said it was super tender. Great service, cozy atmosphere, and amazing food -- we can't wait to come back!

Second bar area

Beer battered cod

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Food, service were great, we did have to wait about an hour for our food. However there were only…read moreone bartender and waiter to help us and he did a great job, everything we tried was good

This is a really nice bar with fantastic food .. however the service is not very personable and the…read moreweirdness of it all was off putting . Why TF would a place with this much class put a shot in a plastic cup ? So dumb - see its little dumb shit like this that owners skimp on that could easily put shit over the top - bar chairs -TOP TIER

Side salad

This is the shrimp burger and tots - yes that little plastic cup had a shot in it

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Reuben Rolls!

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The walleye entree was insanely good. Definitely get the amaretto butter. It's delicious!…read more If I lived close, it would be my favorite restaurant.

So I heard this was the place to go in town , hence I had to stop! The bartender was a super cool…read moreguy who convinced me that the Surly Furious was the beer to have - so I did! Next I am in what is like a neighborhood bar and they have Pad Thai on the menu - was told it was good and I thought it was great! And the portion - OMG! Great spot and reasonably priced ‍

Busy place!

Sriracha Thai Fried Brussels Sprouts (Gf)

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Meat Balls & beer out on the patio!

Granite City Food & Brewery

3.6(236 reviews)

3.2 mi

Very clean and friendly restaurant. Delicious food and lots of it! We filled up on the "Three for…read more$25.00" lunch and still had food to take home.

This is my opinion on the day we went in and do with it as you want…read more When we first arrived, they were busy. There was a Sunday brunch going on. No problem, we ended up waiting, maybe 15 minutes to get a table. There were 4 of us. That wasn't an issue and the staff was great. We got seated at our table and our waiter, I believe his name was Benjamin, was awesome. Great guy, didn't pressure us to order right away. Gave us time to look and would check in on us. All around great service. He was a 5 star! Even the atmosphere, with it being busy, was what you would expect. A lot of people talking and having a good time, no problems, no issues. We were kind of set back in the corner, which I'm thankful for, because we didn't have the noise from the Brunch area. The reason for the 3 stars is because of the food. With 4 people being served, you would think they would get the fries right? They were over seasoned on everyone's plate, horribly over seasoned. You might as well have been dipping them straight into the container of whatever seasoning was on them. Of the 4 orders of French fries, we left 2 orders on the table. I ordered the Gastro Pub Bison Burger, medium. Benjamin even started it was going to have some pink in the middle, and I said yes. The ticket even stated it. I don't know why they even put it on the ticket if they're going to cook it done. The burger ended up being over cooked and dry. It was a Bison burger, so there's plenty of moisture in those burgers when cooked to medium. This thing comes out as a little nothing sized burger. I wasn't impressed with it at all. My wife's order, Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Sandwich, came out good and she ate it all and really enjoyed it. One daughter had ordered a Buffalo Chicken Wrap. She's had them before at other places and was excited to try their's. Came out ok except for the, what she stated as being too spicy. And again, the fries were over seasoned. My other daughter order a Spicy Dill Flatbread, which turned out really good. She was the only one of us who did like the over seasoned fries. Now when it comes to food, I never send anything back and i don't say anything because we might not be done with ordering. I have the biggest fear about retaliation. You hear the stories from someone you know, of possibly something being a little sketchy when food is reordered or it comes back out, so I just don't do it. I have been here before and it is pretty much the same as I remember it. The staff being great, but the food just being not worth it. The funny thing is it's the Chef's name is on the door when you come in the building. If I was him, I'd be a little embarrassed that his cooking staff can't do a medium burger and do some retraining. At least watch what the cooking staff is doing while preparing food that his name is associated with. I don't need to go back there and eat.

Don't seat in this area.

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The food was soo good! We mainly went for the Tuesday BINGO night! Didn't win anything but had some…read moregood tacos! We were clearly new to BINGO so the nice ladies running it were super helpful! The servers were helpful too and wasn't small crowded! Will go back again and hopefully win a round of BINGO!

The staff was friendly and the menu was great. Tons of options that sounded delicious and the stuff…read morewe ordered exceeded our expectations. The tatchos and potsticker were tasty! Our burgers were awesome, especially the peanut butter burger on a pretzel bun. The beer was cold and cost effective. Would definitely go back!

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RJ's American Grill

4.3(157 reviews)

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my wife and I have over the years made this one of our local " go to " places where we like to…read moretreat our selves after a special life occasion. We both agree, albeit more expensive, the expense and dining experience is well worth it! tonight she has the salmon, nice and flakey, cooked and seasoned wonderfully. Normally l, I get the pork chop, to me it's so good I'd eat the bone. tonight, I had the Korean tacos, the steak was cooked perfectly. Tender, flavorful, I'd eat that all by itself! combine it with the cabbage and sauce, it tasted fantastic. Kudos RJ's! for my wife and I who casually dine here, you never disappoint.

Took a bit before we were seated but the food was great. The Chicken-Rice soup is the best I've…read moreever had. The Walleye fingers were also great! Great atmosphere and ambiance.

Specials

Fish and chips

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Classic burger

7 West TapHouse

4.1(107 reviews)

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I give this place a 5 star, the food is everything you want from a great bar food lots of salt and…read morecheese and spice. The selection of brews is also pretty good including local. I will go back here multiple times. Super convenient to the Marriott.

Not quite a dive bar but very much leaning that way with many beers on tap. It's located in the…read morehistoric downtown. Mid afternoon on a Saturday the bar was lively and a few outdoor tables too. Service was spotty with just one or two servers trying to do it all. Read the menu carefully when ordering a burger because some of them have sour cream or cream cheese dip on them, which I did not expect. Two of our burgers were a bit overcooked and one was a black hard hockey puck. The server had the cooks remake that one and it was the best. I'd recommend that burger with mushrooms.

Looking from front tables toward the bar

Beer-Battered Fries

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Jules' Bistro

4.7(256 reviews)

1.1 mi

Food- Beef Brisket Grill (Wrap) with a side of warm potato salad-(Sliced beef brisket, bbq sauce,…read moreguacamole, bell peppers, green onions, bacon, pineapple & cheddar cheese) 10/10 the side was also very good 9/10 Drink - A Bloody Mary with lots of garnish (piece of sausage, two small cubes of cheese, an olive, an pickle) 10/10 Server/Bartender - Isabella - Service was great! I was helped by her right away, and listened to her recommendations for food. I'm happy I did! In between her busy tasks, we were able to have a (at least for me anyways) a pleasant conversation. She checked with me to see how the food was, and consistently made sure I was enjoying my time. 12/10 I would like to add, there was other staff that would ask to see how I was doing. Super thoughtful, professional, and relaxed. Atmosphere is warm and inviting. Most of the atmosphere though comes from the staff. My wrap was delicious. I enjoyed the flavor of the brisket mixed with the veggies and pineapple. It was refreshing. I will be coming back. Over all, 10.25/10.

We were flying to Brainerd, MN on a small plane and had to divert to St. Cloud thanks to wildfire…read moresmoke (!!) so were stuck here for a bit until we caught a ride the rest of the way. The St. Cloud airport is very nice but small, with no food options on the general aviation side so we borrowed the courtesy car and navigated to Jules for lunch - I'm so glad we did! This place is very cute, service was great, and food was delicious - I had a turkey and cheddar panini on marble rye (yum), my son had a buffalo chicken wrap, my husband had a tuna melt and we all loved our choices. I also got a latte and big sugar cookie to go (morale needed a boost!) and both were excellent. Would definitely recommend this place and would be happy to return if our travels take us through here again!

Rise & Shine Wrap with ham, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, and feta.

Turkey Pesto panini

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Pick 2 - half chicken Caesar salad & grilled chicken wrap

Mr. D's Restaurant & Bar

4.7(9 reviews)

5.1 mi

Mr. D's is seriously such a hidden gem! One of the first things that impressed me was their bourbon…read moreselection. They have so many high-end and harder-to-find options at really good prices, and I LOVE that you have the opportunity to try something before committing to buying a whole bottle. Their selection is honestly extremely impressive compared to a lot of places in the area, especially if you're someone who appreciates good bourbon. Kenny and his wife are also two of the most wonderful people. You can tell how much they genuinely care about their business, their customers, and making people feel welcome. It's the kind of place where you don't feel like just another customer walking through the door. And the FOOD!! Their kitchen is easily one of the best scratch kitchens I've ever been to. You can tell there's actual care put into what comes out of that kitchen instead of everything just being typical bar food. The steak bites, Rox Dog, and paninis are seriously to die for. I don't think I've ever left disappointed with anything I've ordered. It's also such a great place to bring kids. The amount of games and things they have for kiddos is crazy! My son has an absolute blast every single time we go, which makes it so much easier to actually sit down, enjoy our food, and spend time together. Great bourbon, amazing scratch-made food, genuinely wonderful owners, fair prices, and an atmosphere that makes both adults AND kids want to come back. Mr. D's is one of those places that deserves way more recognition. We absolutely love it here and will continue coming back!

We tried Mr. D's tonight and have only wonderful things to say about it. The burger and wings were…read moreincredible and the fries we the best EVER! We will be back. What a welcomed treat for Sartell. Welcome.

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Beaver Island Brewing

4.7(36 reviews)

0.8 mi

Was GREATLY Greeted, as SOON as we walked in. Started off w/ a couple brews! The Music was…read moreOUTSTANDING and the Locals made the atmosphere feel welcoming! They don't serve food, BUT YOU CAN ORDER IN!!

BEER ME!!! Excellent…read morelocal brewery in St Cloud - and dog friendly!!! (I'm making a point of noting this in reviews for other dog owners who are ridiculous like us and want to take them everywhere. You're welcome.) Of course we ordered flights. Of course it was a little too much beer. Of course we didn't care. The only thing that could have been better would have been a little food stand inside the very large brewery (or a partnership with a food truck or two) because really it was quite a bit of beer on an empty stomach. (FUN TIMES!)

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Chan A.

10 years ago

Greasy burgers and hot, fresh, delicious fries. What else could you want. I love that I can can get sautéed onions on my burger. The regular order of fries is humongous, plenty to share. The touchscreen ordering makes sure you get exactly what you want and helps speed up service time. Totally worth the trip, and no matter how busy it is, you get your food hot, fresh and fast. Great place! read more

Rob R.

212

12 years ago

Love Love Love this place...!! It's been around since the 40's. Simple Menu, Great Burgers. An Amazing amount of fries. Digital screens to mix in with the nostalgia of the 70 year old burger stand... It's just a really cool place with good food for a good price... It's just a place to order and go, there are no tables to eat at.. This beats mcdonalds any day. read more

Tony A.

2 years ago

I recently stopped by Val's Rapid Service and was impressed by the overall experience. This place is perfect for a quick bite, and the menu offers a great selection of classic diner fare. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries, and both were delicious! The burger was juicy and cooked to perfection, while the fries were crispy and well-seasoned. read more

O B.

15 years ago

Take out burger joint only. A little A frame style shack that if it wasn't on the corner it could easily get overlooked. Burger and the fries are as great as the were 20 years ago. They are a great value. The fries are awesome. And the pickles they use on their burgers are very fresh and crisp, not the rubber you get from mcds or bk. read more

Debbie R.

15 years ago

I love Val's. There is nothing better than the all American burger and fries...and fries...and fries! By the way, you need only order 1 fry for a family of 4, cuz they just shovel them in to fill the bag! But everything there is awesome, including the touch screen ordering and the smoothest, creamiest shakes. read more

Cloudy S.

5 years ago

I grew up on this place and I will always stop in when Im in the area. Always had great memories. The shakes is a must when you stop by! You place your order and they call your number. When you get your order you enjoy it in your car. Be CAREFUL, too many fries were found under my seat afterwards. read more

Charles R.

310

7 years ago

If your coming through St. Cloud you must stop at Val's for a burger and fries. They give you a mountain of fries. They have a wide selection of Shakes. Burgers are made while you wait so you get a fresh hot and ready burger. Try the shrimp burger they are awesome. Highly recommended. read more

Danielle S.

8 years ago

I graduated from St. Cloud State 25 years ago and Val's was the "go-to comfort food best bang for your buck" anywhere. When we go through St. Cloud we always stop for our fast food treat... and oh those FRIES! read more

Cori N.

9 years ago

Best most delicious burger , French fry & shake place ! Quick fast amazing food that will leave you wondering how a small place that can produce mouth watering food at an unbeatable price! read more

Kyle B.

15 years ago

mmmm!!!! Awesome burgers, quick, affordable, and greasy. Best shrimp burger around! And a semi-transparent white bag that lets everyone know u just went to val's : priceless! read more

James B.

14 years ago

I was not very please with the quality of my burger from Val's. There was way to much condiments. SO much that it was oozing out of the wrapper and into my lap! read more

Jason K.

5 years ago

Better than most fast food joints as far as food. Service is on another level with politeness. Rather give my $5 burger cash to a local shop then a chain! read more

John D.

4 years ago

Such a beautiful hole in the wall . Place is very small very tight most the time to order but I love Val's . I don't think I could live without it read more

Beth A.

8 years ago

The best burgers and fries. My daughter and I make a burger run once a week to Vals we drive from Brainerd. Well worth the trip

Jenna D.

4 years ago

Great service awesome workers and very efficient! Val's Definitely hands down has the best fries ever in the whole wide world.

Trevor F.

8 years ago

I have been going here for years and absolutely love the burgers, shakes and especially fries. Well worth going to.

Music W.

6 years ago

I absolutely love Val's I've been going there forever their fries are amazing and there service is always good

Dan L.

7 years ago

Always fast, courteous, clean service! I make sure to stop here on my way "up north" for burgers and shakes!

Maggie H.

2 years ago

Super good food, tastes amazing and love those cheap prices Super family friendly and cute little place read more

Vilay H.

4 years ago

Good place to get a burger and fries. They fill the bag full of extra fries and serves is always fast.

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