After being in the car for 6 hours for our long drive back to Arizona, it was time we stopped and…read morestretched our legs. We like to play penny slots, not big gamblers, but wanted to check out a different casino than Az and Vegas ones. As you walk up there was a small, tiny, miniscule sign by the doors that said "90 percent pay out". WOW....that's way better than Vegas Main Strip Casinos. $10 on penny slots got me $150 bucks! I was happy and walked out with my money, oh and did I mention it was $10 in FREEPLAY?!!?!? Will stop again!!!

Was in Albert Lea visiting family and looking for something to do before heading back to the…read morecities. This is about 20ish minutes away. They had tons of parking, multiple entrances, no issues there. Smoking was seriously aggressive. I know it's a big part of casino culture but even in the non smoking area it was A LOT. They did have a few easy to get to fast casual food options which was nice. The greeter did ID me but look the longest time to "check" despite scanning the machine, wasn't the friendliest. This older lady was a bit confused on where to exit and instead of him saying "please exit over here" he just pointed and assumed she knew what he meant. I think it was like 90% payout. If you cash out with change you can donate it otherwise you lose it.

We've stopped many times at the Trails but this was our first stop to eat at Skol Tavern…read more Our server was friendly and our food came pretty promptly. They do offer breakfast and carry beer. We had omelets and they were well done. The hashbrowns could have been browned longer but I do like mine extra crispy. You definitely get some of the Viking atmosphere with the dark wood, high ceilings, and huge fireplace. We didn't try Ragnor's Grill tho, Food was reasonably priced. It's a solid stop when traveling between Minneapolis and Des Moines.

Skol Tavern is conveniently located inside a large travel center with lots of souvenir…read moreopportunities & a chance to fill up on fuel once you're done with your meal. My review is based on 3 separate visits to & from Minnesota. My wife & I are both Scandinavian so of course we loved the Viking/Nordic theme with tall ceilings & a large Fireplace. We have ordered the Skol classic Breakfast/ Brisket Melt w Mac & Cheese & multiple times the Breakfast Tot - Chos ( Heaping plate of tots covered w Gravy, Cheese & Eggs ) Everything has always been very good & served quite quickly. My only complaint is that you have to go get your own refreshments & when done eating you have to go stand in line at the cash register to pay your bill. But other than that we very much enjoyed all 3 visits to the Skol Tavern & we will absolutely return again.

We were pleasantly surprised with this Chinese buffet! We came at 8:00PM, an hour before closing,…read moreand to my surprise, they still had the full selection of buffet items available, and mostly everything was very good. The kids loved it and we will definitely visit again.

They Always have a friendly smile, always have something sweet to say. Great food, and always a…read moregood bye bfre u leave. The prices are perfect and they give discounts to Area businesses. I am so Happy they made it thru this last year and stayed open

Great service and great food! Dine in or take out , it's…read morethe place our grandkids always request when they visit.

Friendly service but bathroom smelled like sewer and food wasn't anything I would eat againread more

Service is always horrible. We have given this restaurant many chances thinking maybe it will get…read morebetter. Every single time we've been there, we wait a minimum of 10 minutes before we are offered drinks. Today we had to actually get up to find someone to give our drink order to! We are left waiting Every. Single. Time. Food is mediocre. The breakfast buffet is equal to the free continental breakfast at a hotel... You know the stuff that is microwaved & processed, not homemade. We are very forgiving on service as nobody is perfect & everyone has a bad day. The restaurant is clean. Today was the breaking point for us. We will go to Floyd or New Hampton for breakfast from now on. Dave's is definitely not worth my time or money.

From the moment I walked into Dave's establishment I knew I was at home. Our party was instantly…read moregreeted with hospitality and dare I say love. Both of the waitresses were excellent and made in-depth conversation with each member of our large party. The pricing was fantastic and I had plenty of leftover funding for a massive tip. Jazzy was a loving soul who took care of each of us. Cindy indulged each of us with plenty of witty banter and left us all with a smile on our face. While my first trip to Dave's was very short, the memories I made will last a lifetime. Rest in peace Dave, we'll be back soon.

We stopped in for a break and was engaged by an amazing gal that shared all kinds of great things…read moreabout the town and neighboring businesses. We had an ice cream treat and enjoyed the signs hanging throughout! We can't wait to stop in at another time and take in some of the local fun!

Went for the fish and chicken buffet on Friday night and was pleasantly surprised. One of the best…read morepieces of fish I have ever had which is saying a lot because I am not a fan of eating fish. It was brought to the table piping hot instead of sitting on the buffet table and the breading was really tasty. The chicken and red skin-on mashed potatoes were also very good. Veggies were just basic frozen veggies warmed up and swimming in water. Would've preferred having more side dish options. The salad bar was tiny, but did it's job. Overall, I would go back.

First time stopping in and I really wanted to have good things to rave about this place, however it…read morejust may not be the place for me and that's ok! I will say, their lunch options are extremely affordable for a buffet. It's less than $15/person, but you definitely get what you pay for-- so be aware. The quality of the food was not it for me. A lot of the items that were served were stale (as if it's been sitting out too long) and there were very limited options. Service is great, the staff is wonderful and so so kind. Lunch time is not busy, there's plenty of seating available and it's pretty quiet as well. I hate to admit it, but Star Ocean is the better buffet of the two. Sure it's bit more costly, but you get better options, more options, and better quality. To each their own!

We were very disappointed the last time we went to this place. The food was cold, the egg rolls and…read morecrab rangoon tasted bad. It was like the fry oil was old. I asked to speak to the manager, to let him know how dissatisfied were. I explained the issues, he said he couldn't comp anything because we didn't tell the wait staff our concerns about the cold food. I won't return.

This place is awesome, not perfect but awesome! There are…read morenot enough truck stops in America. I stop here regularly to use the scales. I slept here last night in my truck it was quiet the parking lot is very large. I went in the restaurant and ordered their BBQ ribs they were excellent. I used their Wi-Fi it actually worked... which made me very happy. They have Brookside dark chocolates $1.99. They actually scan at $4.99! ....that is a huge savings if you are a chocolate fan. you can get a shower here for $8 that's a lot cheaper than at Pilot and TA truck stops! God bless this place, it's wonderful! AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED IT'S THE BEST TRUCK STOP IN ALL OF MINNESOTA!

New owners are doing a great job. The best caramel rolls around, great hot beef sandwiches. The…read moreall you can eat buffet isn't too bad either. The 4 is rated against other truck stops, not fine dining. Good place for a breakfast too.

It is NOT open to review..odd its still on here. They have closed for good. Maybe if something…read moreopens in its spot i will review it

Bobbie N's review did an excellent job describing the Sunday buffet and the variety of food on it…read more Aside from the great food, what I'll remember is the people and the place itself. West Concord is a very small farm community between Owatonna and Rochester. It's not the kind of place that you'd assume could support a brunch buffet like this. I was probably the only first timer there, but the place had a very comfy and friendly feel. The two ladies working the tables made me feel like I was a one of the regulars. From outside it looks like every little small town cafe. Once inside you see the framed prints covering the wall. Booths line the left and right walls. The interior is filled with tables to maximize seating in this small place. The L-shaped buffet appears small, but somehow they fit everything. This place is special. The most enjoyable dining experience I've had in a long time. No frills, just great food and outstanding service. They weren't being so friendly because it was their job. It was genuine.

The restaurant was fairly clean, and the food was kept hot, which I appreciated. There was a large…read moreselection at the buffet, and it's definitely a good place if you want to leave full. However, most of the dishes were lacking flavor and tasted pretty bland. One major downside for me was the ice cream area. The scoops are shared by everyone and are only sitting in a container of water between uses instead of being washed or sanitized. Considering how many people do not wash their hands after using the restroom, I was uncomfortable using a community scoop that everyone touches, so I skipped the ice cream entirely. Overall, it's a decent place to fill up on food, but the flavor and sanitation concerns keep it from being somewhere I would highly recommend.

This is the second time I have been there. The food is very good. The only issue I had again was…read moresome of the food was not real warm or hot for some reason they don't fill the water underneath enough to keep the food hot but it's still pretty darn good.