We went to the Kernel for lunch on two consecutive days, and we've been trying to eat more local…read moreinstead of eating at chain restaurants and avoiding fast food. We sat and talked about how to be more efficient to finish up our day as we reviewed the menus; now, most of our team chose items from their separate daily specials menu. To my surprise, the daily specials were plentiful and freshly made. The staff was friendly and remembered us from the previous day; the restrooms and place were clean, and business was steady. Also, they have pies and muffins. Everything is comfort food, as folks call country cooking, like grandma would make, especially the pies. On day one, I selected blueberry pie, and the next day, I chose a lemon poppy seed muffin. Both were delicious. On a side note, my granddad always said, if you can't solve a problem, pie helps you get it out of your head. Although granddad was a rather heavy-set man, he was always calm.

Hello I would love…read moreto give this place higher stars! I heard it was a locally owned business! I like that a lot. My breakfast was good. I would say if you want some basic farm coooking go here. Good but will not blow the socks off. The place inside and out could use some TLC. Fresh paint, weeding outside, ne upholstery would go along ways to make it more welcoming! Good luck and go for the food if so!

Stopped here last night with a group of 6 people for a birthday. Place has a nice vibe. Our server…read moreKayla was very attentive and was on top of our table the whole time we were there. We ordered duck wonton which everyone love and would recommend and drck wings. Wings had good flavor but skin was not crisp at all. We all ordered a variety of entrees all thought the tasted pretty good. Dessert was ordered. The biggest hit was the banana cake that we all tasted and one said he would make the hr + drive just for this. It is worth a stop if in the area, differently better than the normal chain restaurants that dot the interstate. Also if you need to wet your whistle, their alcohol choices will not disappoint

My husband and I had dinner there this evening and were very impressed with the quality of the food…read moreand cocktails. I had chicken Marsala which was tender and flavorful. My husband has chicken Parmesan which was the best he had ever tasted. We definitely recommend this restaurant!

Above average BW3 experience Decent service, good wings…read morewill be back

Came out with my family and my mom ordered a all American cheese burger and she took one bite and…read morefound a hair in the middle of her burger and spat it out we then tried to find somebody for 10 minutes and barley got some help when the manager got there he said it was hard to tell if it was from them and implying that it was my moms.. sucks

Stopped here because we wanted something that wasn't Denny's. The waitress was great and service…read morewas too! We got the hot wings appetizer, which was perfect, they were crunchy and delicious. I had the fried cod with fries and coleslaw. The cod was golden, crunchy outside and juicy inside. The slaw was fresh and I loved the dressing. And the fries were plentiful and hot! My friend ordered the chicken stir fry and he raved about it! The whole experience was a great meal.

Found this restaurant from a Google search. I was intrigued by women owning this restaurant and…read moregender neutral restrooms. The menu had so many options. We arrived there around 9:00 and the place was buzzing. It was great to see so many people having breakfast. My friend and I ordered from the breakfast menu. We were both amazed at the quality and quantity of the food for such a great price. Kudos to the Cook. It was delicious and filling. Compliments to the people that clean the bathrooms they were superb. It was clean even in the corners and the bottom of the toilet. We will definitely stop here again if we get to owatonna.

Excellent service & great food ... there to meet family and we were not rushed which was greats,…read morelove the decor & attention to service!

This is getting such a low review because the service was bad enough that we got up and left before…read morewe ever placed an order. For some background, Timber Lodge was a steakhouse my family used to go to all the time in the early 2000's (specifically the Fridley location - RIP), so there's a lot of nostalgia when I think of this place. Owatonna is quite the commute from Saint Paul, but I thought it would be worth it for a Father's Day surprise, as this restaurant chain was special to my dad and I. I made a reservation in advance and had specifically requested booth seating. When we arrived this evening, the front desk let us know it would be a 15 minute wait for our table, no problem as we arrived for our reservation 15 minutes early. My dad and I sit at the bar, wait 5 minutes for the bartender, get our drinks, and then another 15 minutes later someone comes to seat us. My dad paid out the bartender and then walks with me to our table. The host seats us at a 4 top regular table - my dad asks if we can be moved to a booth (as my reservation requested) - the host lets us know that there are no booths available...but there are at least 8 booths open with no one seated. We accept that we'll have to sit at a table, but then wait 15 minutes and no waitress even acknowledges us. At one point, an older woman asked my dad to get out of his chair because of the way the floor plan was set up, she couldn't get past otherwise with her walker. At this point we had enough. What should have been a lovely meal with my dad to celebrate, ended up being a waste of an hour drive down to Owatonna. If there's an immediate takeaway, the staff should be more attentive and communicate better with their patrons. Will not be back.

Driving back through town we wanted to make a stop at Crooked Pint Ale House as we remembered the…read moredelicious burger we had last year. We stopped in for happy hour and we were immediately sat by the hostess. She was super sweet and friendly. I didn't catch our servers name but she was very attentive and friendly as well. It was taco Tuesday but we were craving that burger. Crooked Pint did not disappoint! Another yummy, juicy burger! We both ordered the Juicy Lucy and added lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. It definitely is juicy. So good. Unfortunately the onion rings were not up to par. Couldn't taste the onions at all. They just tasted like breading. But, the burger is terrific so try another side other than the onion rings. They had someone announcing a trivia game that patrons could choose to participate. The questions were not easy so it made it a fun challenging game.

We stopped in after golfing at nearby Legacy. It was a beautiful afternoon so we enjoyed our drinks…read moreand snacks on the patio. I had a Summit Oatmeal Stout. There were many beers on tap to choose from. We also had to have the Ellsworth cheese curds. How can you not!? Nice light batter and squeaky cheese. Perfect savory snack. Nice large parking lot. Staff was exceptional. Our beer was only $5 so maybe happy hour? Great stop.

Honestly this wasn't our first choice for dinner but after a failed attempt elsewhere to turned to…read moreFamous Dave's with little expectation. We arrived about an hour before they closed and no one bat an eyelash about it. We were seated quickly, our server was friendly, she gave recommendations and was successful on the upscale of brisket- but really who could say no to that? We both went with meat platters, the chicken and brisket get 5/5 and I would go back for those. The pulled pork had a sauce that I didn't ask for or choose which was a bummer. The kids were decent, but I was mostly there for the meat. We also tried the boneless wings and found the sauce to be a little too "eh", I wish we would've ordered it on the side and dipped. Since we were there so close to closing the waitress brought us out a container of cornbread to take home free of charge so they didn't have to throw it away- great touch, wish they had brisket they didn't want to throw away lol. Anyways, what started off as a visit no one really expected to make turned into a great meal with fabulous service. I would recommend stopping in.

The main issue is cleanliness. The restroom is filthy. There are spit wads on the walls where we…read morewere seated, the dust is thick on the light fixtures and the booth I sat in. Service was OK and the food was less than desirable. I won't return.

I recently visited a classic American bar called The Willows and had an unforgettable experience…read more From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the lively atmosphere and friendly staff. The dimly lit space was adorned with vintage and rustic decor, giving it a cozy and inviting feel. The bar had an extensive selection, and other spirits, making it lover's paradise. flight, which allowed me to sample a variety of different flavors and profiles. Each pour was expertly selected and served with a wealth of knowledge from the bartender, who was clearly passionate about their craft. In addition to the impressive drink menu, also offered a mouthwatering selection of bar bites and comfort food. I indulged in their famous whiskey-glazed wings and loaded tater tots, which were the perfect accompaniment to my drinks. The live music added to the vibrant energy of the bar, creating a lively and entertaining atmosphere. The crowd was diverse and welcoming, making it easy to strike up a conversation with fellow patrons. Overall, my experience at The Whiskey Barrel was nothing short of fantastic. From the top-notch drinks and delicious food to the friendly staff and lively ambiance, this American bar truly exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be returning soon to enjoy more of what this gem has to offer.

First- we haven't been here since the new ownership and my husband and I went for a date night and…read moreit was frankly, terrible from start to finish. Service was slow and we were the only people there other than a few guys at the bar, on a Thursday night! That should have clued us in right there. We finally got our drinks and all we could hear was the waitstaff and MANAGER gossiping. My husband sat with an empty drink for 10+ min. Finally we get our food and I got the chicken alfredo and my husband the chicken melt. The chicken in the alfredo was gummy, definitely frozen and possibly boiled by the texture. I like aldente, but this pasta was raw and the alfredo sauce itself was broken. I never send food back, but even I sent this back. Waitress took it to the kitchen and they said that is how it always is made. The bread stick was smoking hot where i couldnt touch it but the dish was ice cold. I expect more from a $20 dish. My husband's $15 tender melt was made from bottom of the line frozen chicken, like think of the stuff they slapped on our plates while in elementary school. Cheese wasn't fully melted, but he said the fries were alright. We had to get our own Ketchup and ranch for his stuff from the salad bar because the waitress never came back. When she brought us our bill with some of the stuff taken off, she did ask if we wanted to

Go here! I had the Mario Burrito for lunch it was top 3 best burrito's I've ever had. I live 30…read moremiles away and will be back soon. BTW, service was spot on as well!

We arrived on a Friday night around 7 and it was not very busy. We sat at the bar and were greeted…read moreby the bartender. The chips and salsa were good and I got a side of cheese sauce that was really good. I got the grilled steak and rice meal and it was good. My Only complaint is that the bar area smells bad. I would recommend not sitting at the bar as something really smells. Everyone was friendly but not sure I would go back.