Heading up to the cabin, we stopped in Motley at Brick's Cafe. I had the best open-faced beef…read moresandwich I've ever had. They had a big menu, so I probably would have found something else fantastic. All their prices were great. My wife's patty melt came with really good seasoned fries. Great find, and a must-stop next time I'm through Motley. I was going to take a picture of my beef sandwich but I cleared the plate too quickly.

Had breakfast here at this local "truck stop", I ordered the 1-1-1 (egg, sausage and toast), all…read moreare good, pair with good coffee. This is Motley version of "Dennys". I enjoyed it very much. Service is good.

We stopped at Two Tall Tavern while spending the weekend in Lake Country, and it was a great place…read moreto grab a meal. We were especially happy they were open on the 4th of July! It's your classic bar and grill with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. One fun surprise was the unique popcorn they served--it had a little kick to it and was really tasty. All of our dishes came with little American flags, which was a festive touch. The kids also loved checking out the fun statues outside while we were there. The only downside was that our beers were served almost warm, which was a little disappointing. Other than that, we enjoyed our stop and appreciated having a place to celebrate the holiday weekend.

Met family here for dinner. The service was excellent and food was really good. The space inside…read moreis quite big, but wasn't too loud. We were easily able to enjoy our conversation and meal. Everything came out piping hot and fresh. We ordered mozzarella sticks, tater tot barrels, chicken wings, burgers, and 1/4 order of nachos (which was huge). On the chicken wings we ordered Jamaican curry rub, garlic parmesan and sweet red chili sauces. All three were good but my favorite was the garlic parm sauce. If in the area again, I would definitely go back.

I had the best burger during this MN trip at Becks! Co-work…read morechose the place and said they are the best in the area, well, Becks does. I ordered the mushroom and Swiss burger, it is very well cooked, juicy, flavorful, I enjoyed it very much! We came here for lunch during a normal weekday, the place is packed, which says how popular this place is.

Just had lunch here. The gas company guys and the local ladies' group were having lunch here, so I…read moresuspect this is a good spot to gather. Very room and clean place. Plenty of TVs tuned to sports and the FOX network. It has the TouchTunes jukebox so those who like to play music on that app will be happy. Many small-town bar & grills use that app/jukebox system. The service was very good with only one waitress and cook running the show. About 15 minutes from order to delivery. I just had a basic cheeseburger and fries. This is a burger joint no frills. The burger was very good sized, and the fries were ok. The meal was certainly worth the $10 value. One drawback is stairs to get up to the dining/bar area. Other than that, a good place to have a quick burger and fries. Beats the Burger King across the street.

This is such a fun spot in Battle Lake. Recently rebranded Little Bar & Grill this cozy corner…read morespot is serving up apps, sandwiches, burgers and plates with hometown TLC. Club sandwich, burgers are amazing and they have great beer on tap, sodas and mixed drinks. Their staff is super friendly and coached up a guy who wasn't a local as it was packed with people from the area!

In town for a long weekend and asked some locals on where to eat for dinner and the Rusty Nail was…read morementioned multiple times. It was a fun little find with good food. It gives off the vibe of a sports bar but also a place to sit and have a casual meal. The fried pickles came out hot and crispy and they were wonderful! Even after sitting and munching on them after 5 minutes the ones that were still in the basket were still warm. The PB+J burger was amazing! It has a nice little kick with every bite you took. It had the perfect amount of spicy that wasn't too overwhelming. The BBQ wings were also very good! Cooked to perfection and had the perfect amount of sauce on them. The cheese balls were really good but had too much cheese in each bite you took. The cheese balls were also much larger than what we were thinking they were going to be. Roughly the size of a golf ball. The service was splendid. There was one waiter and bartender working while we ate but you wouldn't have guessed that by how fast our drinks and food came out. Our waiter was very attentive and checked in on us, while waiting on every other table in the building. If you are passing through town this is definitely a place to try out!

German nachos were amazing!! Service was also great!! Beer was super cold! Pull tabs were a big…read morehit! Pricing was also pretty reasonable!

The food was delicious! I never would have pegged this small town saloon for a place to grab a bite…read moreto eat but it did not disappoint. Super yummy! The service was good but not the friendliest or most welcoming. All in all, good experience and definitely a way to capture the essence of small town Pillager.

Such a great burger spot! I had the mushroom and Swiss and it was delicious, I also loved the fries…read morethey were really crispy and fresh. It's really small inside there's only one small room with tables but they have outdoor seating too. It's right next to the pickleball courts so we stopped by for dinner after playing. The workers were friendly, you just order at the counter and throw your plate away when you're finished. Also very reasonably priced. I'd definitely go back!

Can't say enough about the food here. You just have to come and try it yourself. Just amazing!…read moreService is also fantastic.

Owners Devin and Adriana are great. His Mom Kathy is the goat. Bennet, Jenny, and the entire staff…read morekill it. Great little bar restaurant with very good food!

We are local and eat out often. We rarely complain. There was entertainment which was great!…read moreChicken wings amazing. Great dinner salad. Husband ordered a blackened pasta dish with a garlic sauce. No Blackened anything and a pasty flavorless cream sauce. We told the waitress right away and she said she wasn't surprised because it was a new menu. No offer to get him a new dish. This was a $30 dollar entree and something should have been done for him. My Pad Thai was a soupy over sweet mess with some peanut dust. Not happy. We so wanted to love this place.

Cowboys is always a hit. They have the best burgers and their monthly specials are always…read moredelicious! The staff are all so friendly and make every visit feel like a special occasion. It is the ultimate local hangout as well as a place for visitors to get a great meal. Here are photos of the April specials.

We've been coming to this are of MN for 30+ years for vacation and always eating at our favorite…read morestandbys (Ernie's, Rafferty's, Bar Harbor, etc) and while we still do like and visit these places regularly, we finally found Cowboy's this year after buying a cabin nearby and it has become a total go-to for us. It's a very no-frills vibe as others have mentioned. Their food is so good (I am addicted to their beer battered fries!), the service is always prompt and friendly, and their prices are super-reasonable. This place always seems to be hopping with locals and for good reason. I need to branch out and try a few other things on their menu, but my current faves have been the grown-up grilled cheese and their meatball sub!

I stopped in here while traveling through the area for work. It's definitely worth the detour. I…read moregot the Korean beef tacos and upgraded to the house made chips. Both were very good. I also got a side salad which was wonderful. The service was also very good. I would absolutely stop here again anytime I'm in the area.

This restaurant is a must stop for me whenever in Perham. I love it in the summer because the back…read morepatio is an enclosed area that feels like an oasis from street traffic. I have never had a bad meal here. As a pescatarian/vegetarian, I appreciate the many healthy yet tasty options. The drink menu is well curated. During a recent summer visit, I enjoyed a berry spicy Margarita. I tend to avoid fruit margaritas because they are often too sweet, but this one balanced the fruit and spice well. I would definitely order again. Even though I was the only patron on the patio, the staff was very attentive - refilling water as needed and checking in an appropriate amount. I would recommend this place anytime you're traveling near or through Perham. In fact if only it were in my neighborhood, I'd visit much more often.

Great food- chill was good. You can't go wrong with burgers. Pizza hits the spot too. Service was…read moregreat. ( beats most places in Minneapolis). I'd highly recommend it to anyone local or out of town.

The only reason it got 4.5 stars is due to the watery ranch. The cup brought to us was very watered…read moredown. The chili was real good. They aren't kidding when they say it's meaty. It had a kick but not too much. The chunks of meat were like meatball size. Got the Texan burger and man was that good. It's a heart attack on a plate but had the kitchen sink on top AND on the bottom of the burger. Fries, onion rings, onions, and sauces. Yum. Oh and two cheeses. Yum. The fries were also amazing and just the way I like it. Not too crispy not too soft. This place is such a gem and if you blink while driving you'll miss it. Just make a U turn ...safely and go back if ya do.