I'm still convinced I'm Serum's biggest fan. I can't get enough of this place. The chicken wings…read more The rooftop. The drink specials during happy hour. The upstairs area with live music. The popcorn. The TATERTOTS. Extra ranch please. Try to get me to shut up about this place!

Stopped in after shooting an afternoon wedding. It was busy and we ended up sitting outside under…read moreand umbrella at a picnic table. Service took awhile to get to us, but was good once it started. We all ordered boneless wings and they were good. Plenty of food for the money. We did have an odd experience with a man that had been over served and he came out of the restaurant and to the table and seemed like he was going to grab our food. Our server saw it happen and when he went back inside the management told him he needed to leave. He and his fiancé came out and their friends stayed inside eating. The man sat at our table and was almost impossible to get him to go away, but he decided to move to the table next to us and sit with those folks. The woman with him said they were getting married in a month and that they normally go out later... that likely won't end well. Ultimately, it did add to the experience.

I recently visited Chi Maek, and it is one of the best places I have ever been to. It's very clean,…read moreno matter what time you visit, and the service is truly 5-star. If I could, I would give this restaurant a 10-star rating. I have never had a moment where I was disappointed with Chi Maek. The service is always on point--from the top (the owner) to everyone who works there. Everyone greets you with a smile, and both their food and service keep me coming back. I like to say they make you feel like you're part of their family. And if you didn't know any different, you would think you were visiting an upscale, very expensive restaurant, but their prices are just right, not too expensive, and the food still tastes amazing. I am part of a retired group of ladies, and not only does my family love going back again and again, but my group was so impressed that we visited more than once, and some of those ladies still go back on their own. As you walk through the door, they greet you not only with a smile, but they also call your name as if they have known you forever. As I stood waiting for my order, I noticed I wasn't the only one; they greeted every customer the same way, with a smile and by calling them by name as they walked through the door.

We stopped by Chi Maek for dinner as it was close to the Coon Rapids AMC and we had some time…read morebefore our movie. We ordered Bulgogi Fries, So-tteok-so-tteok, and Danmae Boneless Wings with a side of white rice. The food itself was very tasty and a great value due to the large portion sizes. The only note I have is that I might ask for extra sauce for our wings next time just because I prefer them saucier, but that's just my personal preference! Every employee we interacted with was very kind and thoughtful. The restaurant has a very low-key vibe so it was great to just sit and relax while enjoying our food.

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!

**THIS IS A DIVE BAR** do not go into this place expecting more than what it is. Bottom line, the…read morefood is damn good and reasonably priced. I have been a few times and had very friendly and pleasant service. My favorite day to go is Tuesday to take advantage of their $2 burgers. They also offer other various specials M-F. I also strongly recommend the Wings and the Steak Bites which maybe the best I've ever had.

Came to Danno's on a whim to see what they offered. 2 dollar burgers on Tuesday? What a deal!…read moreAnyway, we didn't stay for them. It wasn't the staff, the selection, the price, or the building. It was simply how absolutely dirty the entire bar/restaurant was. We walked in and her immediate comment was, "wow, look at the dust." Honestly it was overwhelming. I grew up in small town bars in small country towns and this has been the most grimy bar I've ever been in. The staff was absolutely awesome. We received the delight of the dinobites, and then we left. Without a doubt they probably have amazing bar food. The dinobites were one of the best fried food dishes I've ever had as an appetizer. Our waitress was super friendly and fast. Based on food taste and staff, 4 solid stars. Based on building, 2. Based on cleanliness after 3 months of being closed -3 out of 5. If you're looking for a dirty bar though, this is the place!

Come hungry--this plate doesn't mess around…read more The Loaded Hash Browns with Polish Sausage are comfort food at its best. Crispy hash browns are covered with melted cheese, jalapeños, olives, peppers, and onions, while the grilled Polish sausage adds a smoky, savory bite that ties everything together. The sour cream and salsa on the side let you customize every bite. The portions are generous, the ingredients are fresh, and it's the kind of breakfast that keeps you coming back. If you're in the mood for something hearty with plenty of flavor, this is an easy recommendation. A great choice when you're craving a serious breakfast.

Next time you're travelling on highway 10, make a pit stop at Outpost! The place is so Minnesota,…read moreit feels like you're up north (like, way up north). We love coming to Outpost for lunch, and they also have a great breakfast menu! We came during the Vikings game on Sunday and they had a ton of specials going on. This place is priced right and the staff makes everyone feel like regulars! We have always had great service. They offer takeout, and we love to order pizza and wings to go. Outpost also just updated all of their chairs and tables which was a huge plus!

This place was overall fine but I think that is why you go to a place like this…read more Our server was nice and friendly and did a few recommendations. She was solid but not elevated but that what I expected. We had a chicken sandwich and wings a the food was solid. The ambiance was a bit strange as the music kept changing but overall a solid experience. I would definitely come back. It appeared to be a clean restaurant with solid bar food and even had a small outdoor area overlooking a man made pond. If you are looking for some solid bar food with some basic drinks I think you would have a solid experience.

Stopped by for lunch Service was good,our server was young…read morebut attentive enough They have a large American type bar food menu and drinks We ordered the smoky chicken mountain sandwich with waffle fries (don't forget the seasoned sour cream) This was actually good and a large portion The buffalo bone in chicken wings were just meh for me They do have a cute patio that overlooks a small pond with water feature fountain Happy hour menu looks pleasing will have to check it out next time Good prices

Went here tonight for their Burger special, Sadly after 1 hour and 15 minutes no burgers. We were…read moretold by the waitress that our order slip was lost in the sea of orders. So wouldn't you think they would put ours up to be cooked next after waiting 1 hour, nope....... 15 minutes later I finally said to her I think we are going to leave, she brought us our tab for 1 beer and I said, seriously you can't even comp the one tap beer after this long of wait she came back and did. I would think even after saying I think we are going to leave she maybe would have said I can see where they are in the kitchen with the order but no. Just a big disappointment. Used the restroom on the way out and they must have pissed someone else off with all the toilet paper thrown around, a lady saw me taking the picture and I said this is not cool and told her o=how we never even got food, she said someone's burger and drink was on their tab and her husband almost paid it. This place needs to get their act together. We likely will not be back. I see my post from 2023 and had a bad experience too, yeah, I think we have given them enough tries.

They no longer have the weekend wing deal (boo!) but the popcorn is still great…read more Recently did the Friday Fish Fry and found it pretty meh. Sad fish.

Food was cold and took forever to come out. Our waitress was friendly so it was a good but it was…read morejust our food that was not it. Cold and kind of hard but it was mainly cold and we kind of just lost appetite.

If there were a hall of fame for disappointing dining experiences, this Buffalo Wild Wings would be…read morefront and center. We paid Premium Steakhouse prices for what tasted like microwaved frozen bar food. It's honestly insulting. Our server was basically a myth. I think we saw them twice -- once to take the order and once to drop the food off like they were delivering a message from a different dimension. It took 30 minutes for a beer and 40+ minutes for wings that were somehow both tiny and overcooked. Charging extra for absolutely everything -- ranch, soda refills, probably oxygen if they could find a way -- just made it feel like a straight-up cash grab. The wings were dry, the quality was awful, and the entire experience screamed "We know this is bad, but you're trapped now." This place is expensive as hell for what it is, and the food quality? Terrible. Genuinely terrible. I left hungry, annoyed, and wondering how a place that sells wings can get the wings so wrong. Champlin has way better options -- save your money and skip this culinary disappointment.

I came with a group of friends on a Friday night. We've all come together a few times and have to…read morelaugh that we cannot get a read on any of the wait staff. It always seems like they're upset with us, but I don't think they actually are? I like the vibe of the place, and I love anywhere with a claw machine, kids seem to enjoy it too. The food is decent, pretty much what you would expect. I ordered the guac and roll burger, which was good but could use a little more flavor. Nothing to complain about though, just not as seasoned or spicy as I would've preferred. Overall, still a good experience, just a bit odd.

We went out looking for holiday lights this weekend. We decided to give Maple Tavern a try. It also…read morehappened to be my mom's birthday. We were surprised to learn that they were hosting their Ugly Christmas Sweater Party that very day and we thought, "how fun!" Both of my parents actually had an Ugly Christmas Sweater on - what chances! I thought it was super disappointing that non of the employees were participating, nor did they recognize customers that were. Not much of a party if you ask me! The food was just okay, nothing to write home about. I tried a smash burger with waffle fries. I did appreciate that happy hour was offered 7 days a week. I had a strong, but good, tequila sour. My biggest reason for three stars is service. It was lackluster at best.

Always had good experiences at Dave's! This was no different! Best chicken around! Fries and sauce…read moreare always great aswell. Kind cashier even gave my vegan grandmother a free cauliflower nugget with her fries! Great atmosphere with a banger music playlist. Great service, will be back!

Decided to try Dave's chicken for the first time late at night. I like the fact they stay open till…read moremidnight. Pretty expensive spot for the amount of food you get. The drive thru wait was long. It took about 20 minutes to get through drive thru. I tried the loaded Mac. Overall pretty good I'd get it again.