We arrived early afternoon on a Wednesday. There was no line. Service was good…read more The Burritos are huge and delicious. Definitely big enough for a second meal. We also ordered the Early Bird burger. My daughter rates it "10 out of 10."

The food was amazingly authentic. I would strongly recommend the Cubano and Quesatacos!read more

Wonderful breakfast menu on Saturday and Sunday. Regular…read morelunch and dinner are during the full week. Family business with affordable food for the entire family. Can custom menu for picky eaters like my BF. Every item I've tried is amazing. Enjoy

What a great place, I have come here before and had dinner and it was wonderful, I was told to Try…read morethe breakfast and it was just as tasty as the dinner.. this place is a hidden gem in forest lake

Reuben was overcooked. Corned beef was shredded and more resembled crispified leftovers more fit…read morefor hash than a sandwich. Fries were fine for what they are. Kid ordered the Cajun pasta. It's not a large portion for 24 bucks. And while the server didn't think it was overly spicy, it was more like hot Cheetos. Hot for the sake of hot and definitely not good for some tastes. One more chicken pasta, a side salad, and soup....add four drinks and the total came to $120 after the requisite credit card fee. After all this.....it's taken me 5 years of living in the are to try this place. It's gonna be another 5 years to try it again.

Stopped in for a beverage... was greeted warmly and offered a table in the dining room or bar-side…read more I enjoy hijacking the TouchTunes so opted for the bar. Nice ambiance and good beer selection. Beer was cold and tasted as it should. Added steak bites and was pleasantly surprised. Tender, cooked perfectly -garnished with two sauces and onion strings. Will definitely return- menu selections are fantastic.

First time visiting here with friends tonight. It was quite busy (they do not take reservations)…read more But we only waited a short while to get a spot for four people in the bar. The drinks were delightful... I recommend the south side cocktail. Beers were cold. The service was very good. Two of us had the broasted chicken, which was phenomenal. Super crispy skin, tender and moist on the inside. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich was delicious. Highly recommend!

Super good broasted chicken. Walleye fish and chips was also very good. Seasoned sour cream for…read morethe fries was money. Scoop chips we're very good, I would also try the tater tots and onion rings. Cheese curds are a must. Staff is super nice and on top of everything. Booty chasers in the bar is a good time to blow some cash and maybe hit it big.

Tried this place out last week, and we were really pleased with everything. Very casual dining…read morespace, incredibly fast and friendly service, and really good food. The menu was huge, so it was a little challenging to decide what we were going to order. My husband and I split two different chicken sandwiches--one hot honey, and the other a grilled chicken sandwich. The kiddos got chicken nuggets and a cheeseburger, and the portions were great for kids' meals. My mother-in-law got a mushroom Swiss burger, and although all of our food was good, she was definitely the winner! Giant burger with tons of mushrooms and cheese, caramelized onions and steak sauce.

Came here with a bunch of hungry hockey players and I have to say the service was prompt, fast, and…read morevery polite. Especially since it was a rather larger group. No mistakes were made and everyone had a great time. Food was average bar food it was good, but nothing o have not had before at like establishments. Friendly place with great service and decent prices.

It's been awhile since we've been here. I started with a good local beer. It's funny that with the…read morevery nice menu, we seem to always get the same thing. I guess because it's so good. I had the broiled walleye and my partner had the broasted chicken. Both are very delicious. We sat at a table with a nice view of the backyard. Always great service and an enjoyable experience.

Get ready to be in awe of this cute little spot! It's so cute and rustic! Such a cozy atmosphere…read more We went on a Tuesday and it happened to be Mexican night! We had the amazing nachos and it was delicious! The chips were crispy and flaky and loaded with cheese, beef, lettuce and black olives. It was one of the best nachos we've had in a long time! The margaritas were super tasty! Our server was friendly and very accommodating. There was an outdoor patio garden and the plants and flowers were so beautiful. Such a great spot for our date night! Highly recommended!

I've been to the Grillium now a few times since my last review and each time the food was…read moreconsistently good, hot, and flavorful. My favorites was the beef gyro. It's something I can't make at home, so it was a real treat. The BLAT - with the addition of an avocado - was amazing! The sandwich was a generous portion - enough for dinner and lunch the next day.

We stopped in for a quick bite after an exhausting day and The Grillium was just perfect for what…read morewe were looking for. We shared the grilled cheese with pulled pork with fries and shared the brussel sprouts. The sandwich was really good, but omg those Brussel sprouts were next level! I'd go back just for those and odds are really good I will. Good beer selection, full bar, yummy food, a really awesome bartender and a super friendly atmosphere. What else do you need?

Great ambience for a sports bar. Excellent service and reasonable prices. Food is adequate,…read morenothing to rave about but we only ordered one item to split so we didn't really push the envelope. We will try this place again, mostly because the staff was so nice!!

I wouldn't waste your time. Trust the other one star reviews because you'll be disappointed…read moreotherwise. The service is terrible and the servers will ignore you completely if you're not a regular. Doesn't seem like the cleanest place either - I wouldn't recommend eating from here.

Fish fry day! We met family here for lunch today and ordered the fish special. I enjoyed the fish…read moreit had a nice light batter and tasted very good. Got tater tots as side, husband got the fries, coleslaw was good. We really could have shared a meal we brought home enough for lunch/dinner tomorrow. Would suggest Smokey's fish.

The moment you walk in the door you're enthralled by the smell of smoked meat!…read more We had 3 different kinds of the wings- plain, gold sauce & buffalo! Some of the best wings I've had. The combo of smoked & grilled = perfection. The brisket cheesesteak was massive & brisket is full of flavor. The atmosphere Is what you expect from a classic bbq spot. We had a great experience & the quality & prices are on point.

Embracing my Swedish/ Norwegian side checking out the lovely town ofLindström today. Well known as…read morethe town with the teapot water tower just north of Forest Lake. Along with a tasty lunch in Chisago. @thenorthernlaketavern wrapped up our visit with a tasty lunch. We enjoyed the chicken and garlic flatbread, and a mushroom Swiss burger with tots. Uffdah what a fun day! Hoping everyone can find some Hygge in your days.

Sis and I took a last-minute Thursday late afternoon roadtrip up Hwy 8 due to a FB Marketplace…read morepickup. It was dinnertime and I asked the Seller a restaurant they recommend in the area. She told us The Northern and to make sure to order the cheese curds. Looking at the menu before hitting the road again, sis and I knew the place was for us: burgers, sandwiches and wraps. Pulling into the parking lot was easy. Even though looked full, we were still able to find a spot. I want to note the gorgeous view of the red barn/farm across from the pond when pulling in. I noticed a patio on the North side of the building, which would put this farm in your view. We did have about a 20 minute wait for a table for 2. The restaurant looked busy from what I could see. Once we were brought to out table, I then noticed that the bar seating was pretty much open. Had I known, we might have elected to just sit at the bar. However, I asked for menus right away so that we could at least ponder it during that 20 minutes. We were sat at a high top right near the kitchen door. Being able to see all the food come out, I changed my mind on what I was going to order almost 10 times. We asked for the cheese curds as soon as we were greeted by our waitress. OMGosh! They were in the shape of cubes, deep fried to golden perfection. The outside had perfect firmness from the fryer. The inside was gooey, salty white cheese. Perfect just by itself. It did come with a ranch dipping sauce that was just so yummy. It reminded me a seasoned sour cream. The waitress didn't know the brand of the cheese curds (ie. Ellsworth) but did say the ranch was homemade Sis ordered the Great Northern Burger with French fries. She's a fan of BBQ sauce, bacon and onion rings on a burger. Fries were nicely seasoned, long, soft and semi-skin-on (not crinkle or steak fries). Burger was huge and worth the $15.99 price tag. I settled on the BOTM, the Nacho Burger, with tator tots. Toppings included nacho cheese, Fritos chips, bacon, diced/sliced jalapenos. The tator tots were one of the best I've ever had. Again, seasoned nicely. And the perfect ratio of hard outside crunch to soft inside potato. The Nacho burger was huge too....and messy with the nacho cheese. The Fritos did get a little soggy at the end. The bacon was under the melted cheese. And there were plenty of jalapenos hidden under the meat patty. Those were easy to discard so I could control how many fiery peppers were in my mouth at one time. Was service slower than normal? Yes. Was the service friendly? Yes. Was it worth the wait? Also YES! I would definitely recommend (I already have to my coworkers.) for anyone who loves gourmet burgers. They also have a nice variety to the sandwich, wraps, tacos and flatbread menu. I will just have to take the 40 minute drive again to try something else.