Very cool environment. Very romantic for valentines drinks and apps. Small dark and intimate with…read morefriendly service. Bartender was very helpful in choosing nonalcoholic drinks! We will be back again.

A hidden gem for the area. I actually am hesitant to give them a five star just to keep the place…read moreavailable for us. Great cocktails and atmosphere. In the basement of the wine bar so your party has options. Great owner and staff too.

First time here, and I was pleasantly surprised by both the atmosphere and the service. We sat at…read morethe bar, and Junior was exceptional--friendly, attentive, and full of personality. The happy hour drinks are a great value, and I appreciated that they offer weekday specials. I ordered the broasted chicken meal, which came out hot, juicy, and freshly prepared. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is that both the chicken and the waffle fries could have used seasoning. That said, everything else was on point. Overall, this is one of the best dive bars I've visited in a long time.

Great reboot. It can get busy but dont let that deter you. Service is great- super friendly and…read moreattentive. The menu is small but well rounded. The hilltop burger with waffle fries and seasoned sour cream is solid. The teriyaki chicken sandwich is spot on. Highly recommended and they have plenty of tvs and bar space. New favorite local place!

Minneapolis's best kept secret ;) a hardware store with a lot to offer. I especially enjoyed the…read morebeautiful charcuterie board and the breakfast at Tiffany's drink - wasn't too alcoholic, it was sweet and yummy. Ambience is spot on, a beautiful spot. Your reservation is timed, but you can hang out front afterwards if you'd like! Also, love the shovel supplies.

Perfectly executed speakeasy! Obsessed with the concept, the red light, the secret phrase, the…read moreamazing door/portal into cocktail heaven. Unreal drinks and lovely service. Cheers!

Food, service, and ambience all on point! Every time I…read morevisit, the food is spectacular, and as an added bonus, you can use your $10 monthly Resy credit from certain credit cards. Recently the salmon sliders were delicious with yucca fries.

Visited over lunch on a Friday. The parking lot was packed but we were seated right away. They let…read moreus know the menu had recently changed and shared their recommendations. I opted for the Caribbean Fried Chicken Sandwich which was the perfect balance of sweet and heat. Sometimes I don't love pineapple on sandwiches because they can be overpowering, but this was a welcome addition. The chicken was hot, juicy, and had a nice crunch. The fries were meaty and crispy. I love their list of unique sauce options! We tried their homemade ranch and sriracha honey lime. Both went great with our fries. I'll definitely be returning because of the quality and there are at least a few more items I want to try!

Love their new space, wow what an upgrade. The flatbread and the seltzer are my go-tos. Definitely…read morerecommend for date night or day with the girls!

Absolutely love this place. Phenomenal staff, Tori was the best! The smash burgers are fantastic!…read moreFun place to go for good food, drinks, and atmosphere.

We hosted a milestone birthday party for 15 people at Willy's On the Water this past Saturday, and…read morethey were outstanding from start to finish. They seated us together, even though it was their lunch rush, and the staff took care of every detail for our large group. Service was excellent; servers were always nearby checking on beverages, food, and anything else we needed, without ever feeling intrusive. Everyone at the table commented on how good the food was - great flavors, generous portions, and well‑made drinks. We've always loved Willy's On the Water, but this experience really confirmed that they're a fantastic choice for larger parties as well. The manager, Gavin, and his staff--from hostesses to servers--were amazing and incredibly helpful throughout the event. I would highly recommend Willy's On the Water for both everyday dining and special occasions.

My aunt suggested grabbing a drink at this restaurant patio that faces the lake. They are busy, big…read moreparking lot but looks full. We were lucky to find a parking spot. Beautiful entryway with chandelier. The place looks newly renovated with an arcade room on the side. The restaurant is actually pretty big, hude bar on the right with seating and dining room to the left. Then covered patio and open patio seating area. We sat outside facing the lake. There's servers outside greeted us when we sat down. They gave us food and beverage menu, but we were so full from dinner. We just came for drinks and the view.

I was up in Rockford for a boat day with a friend and afterwards she decided to take me to one of…read moreher favorite local spots. It is quite small inside and is definitely not suitable for large groups. I also felt the seating prioritized style over comfort. This is your typical millennial trendy burger joint that serves water with no ice in a small glass, has higher prices for the portions you are getting, and seems to just have one or two people working. Service was a little slow as it picked up around dinner time. For food, I got the dry rub wings and mac n cheese. My friend got a burger and chips and queso. The food is pretty good. I liked the wings, they had quite a kick to them, and the fries and queso were good. I was not impressed with the mac n cheese. Since Rockford is a small town, I am sure this place fills a void with the limited options they have but I also don't need to return.

Good small, small joint. We ordered online and took it home seen as how they were full during the…read moreVikings game. Food was good and left everyone happy. 2 cheeseburger meals and a turkey club. Staff were friendly when I arrived and food was ready. Looks nice inside but not a lot of seating.

Seen on social media that they had a SpongeBob pop-up theme going on. We originally planned to stop…read moreby on a Sunday but realized they are open Tue-Sat. Our second attempt we went on a Saturday right when they opened. We were greeted at the door and were told we can pick where we want to sit. It was decorated really cute for the theme everywhere, they had couches, more regular dining tables, barrel tables and bar seating. We opted for a barrel table. The menu for food and drinks were all changed to be named after SB related references which was really fun. We ordered a few drinks, mocktails and food. The food is more so bar food, bites. We ordered pickle roll up's, chicken lettuce wraps, onion rings and they were all very basic and imo not worth it for the prices. I'd prefer to eat some where before and then come here for drinks. The drinks were decent. A lot of them had bitters, which I'm not a fan of at all but I know it's very common at cocktail bars. I did find a few without and went with those. One was called campfire song song. It was like a s'mores espresso martini which I loved. Our waitress was really nice, attentive and in tune with the theme. I loved her enthusiasm. Overall it was really cute and I can tell beyond the theme it's a cute place to grab drinks with friends. I'd for sure come back for other themes or just to just out the normal vibe.

We tried this local spot to celebrate a birthday. This was the perfect spot for a couple of drinks…read moreand apps with good conversation. You wouldn't believe this cozy lounge was nestled in this strip mall in Otsego. We chose a few different drinks - a few signature cocktails, a flight from the specials menu, and a glass of Prosecco. The names were clever, the drinks were unique, and the staff was knowledgeable. The Parmesan Truffle Fries were crispy, meaty, and the jalapeño sauce gave them a nice kick. The Cowboy Corn Poppers (not pictured) were crunchy on the outside while creamy and flavorful on the inside. This was the perfect way to end the night with friends. We will definitely be coming back.

I mean what's not to love? Farm to table, seasonal menu, amazing food, efficient service, kind…read moreservers, and a beautiful setting. Main Street Farmer Eatery has it all. This is a place we look forward to trying every time the season changes (and definitely the place your local family/friends want gift cards to). My fiancé had the Bahn Mi, I had the Beef Braised Tacos, and we shared the pierogis. Everything was great (and we loved the selection of NA cocktails)! Perfect for a date night

Came in during their last week of the winter menu and glad we got to see it before it was gone for…read morethe season! Although it's a bit of a hike outside the city, still not too bad on a weekday and it was nice to get out and try something new! It seems like an up and coming area for Monticello and development nearby. We came right at 5 when the restaurant opens and got a seat in the high tops. NOTE! If you want to partake in the happy hour, you have to either sit at the bar or in the high top tables. We didn't know this and wanted their chicken wings on the happy hour menu so ended up switching tables. In addition to the wings, my husband ordered the corn bread app which was pretty good too! Wasn't a huge fan of the spicy butter it came with, but strange but the bread itself was good. The wings had a good seasoning and the house made ranch was really tasty! Surprised there were only wings and no drumsticks which I prefer and the wings themselves didn't have a whole ton of meat on them so I'd give it 3/5 on the apps I ordered the 12oz New York strip and at market price it was $62, came with broccolini and French fries. My husband got the turkey burger which he wasn't a huge fan of he said but he enjoyed the fries. My New York strip wasn't seasoned well - if at all to be honest but thankfully they had some leftover A1 from Mother's Day brunch where the bartender made some bloody Mary's so that helped. Can't say the food was a knockout but the service was really good. The bartender who was our server was conversational, great dude, and offered great suggestions. Host and folks were also really accommodating when we hopped around the restaurant so we could participate in the HH. All in all, great experience and nice place to try!

The creamy Mac and cheese was dry! This is the 3rd time. Other locations have been perfect, but…read morehere food is not that good especially the Mac and cheese.

First time trying this restaurant and it was super yummy. Online ordering was fast and seamless…read more Macaroni and cheese and bread/sauce were hot, fresh, and really tasty. I look forward to trying more possibilities!