We had a bit of mixed reaction with our food. All of our main dishes were great! We tried the…read morechicken burger, the shrimp burger, and a chicken pesto sandwich. Both burgers were very tasty and the accompanying fries were fresh and tasty. The chicken was a little on the dry side but the pesto was great. The tater tot side upgrade was a bad choice. They were overdone and pretty awful. We all opted for desert and the pies were soooo good. The lemon cloud was so refreshing and the strawberry peach was sweet and tart. The carrot cake was good but the frosting was too sweet and lacked flavor. The service was quick but the servers have a lot of tables so the waitress was not overly friendly or inviting. We felt like we were a task and not a guest. Would we go back? Yes but.....I would order differently and stick with the things that they are best at.

Sorry I didn't take pictures, but it was wonderful!! The steak and eggs with hash-browns and toast…read morewere delicious!! A great serving size to fill me up. Steak was cooked perfectly and everything tasted great! The service was wonderful! She was prompt and communicative, and she checked on us several times. It's a great mom and pop spot. Very cozy and comforting! Glad we chose them!! Now, belly is full, time for a catnap haha

Found a gem of a breakfast spot today in the rural Minnesota whistle stop of Osakis (population…read more1,800). We rode our bicycles the 10 miles on the Rails-to-Trails bike path from Alexandria to Osakis and stumbled on AJ's Restaurant for breakfast before riding another 10 miles back to Alex. Jeannie, the owner of the restaurant, did a great job making us feel welcome while taking our orders and serving our meals. After sharing a warm caramel roll right out of the oven, we ordered three different 3-egg omelettes. They were all perfectly cooked and filled with delicious veggies and meats. AJ's surpassed our expectations with great food, great service and a down-home small-town hospitality. Gotta throw AJ's the fin.

Nice stop in Osakis for lunch. We hit the end of the lunch rush. It was busy, which means it must…read morebe good, but not too busy to allow for one server to service all tables. She did a great job. My attraction to the place was breakfast all day. I opted for Texas French toast. Three generous slices of French toast for $6. Had to get a side of bacon as well. Way too many calories but my kind of lunch. Husband had the wrap special with fries. He also liked his choice. I would have loved to try the chicken noodle soup but too full to add another item. Loved the bar stools which were boat seats. Very clever and also clever to advertise on the seat backs. Nice creativity. Good stop.

So nice to have an old style dinner club in Alexandria. The service was excellent and the food was…read moregreat. It was empty when we got there and packed when we left. Make a reservation on a Friday or Saturday! Very enjoyable!

Cute little cabin like restaurant, I love the fire place in the dinning room. Inviting bar area…read morewith pull tabs for those who like to try their luck. It's a good place for a nice dinner with friendly service at a reasonable price. I love their French onion soup. Sometimes I go there just for that.

For a small town diner, this place really delivers on great food - for a cheap price! - and very…read morefriendly service. We came in on a Saturday morning for a family brunch and were taken care of right away. I ordered the BBQ Benedict, which seemed unique and like something I can't get just at any breakfast joint. Also got a single slice of French toast. Both were delicious! Other unique breakfast items to check out: French toast fritters and wild rice brats. Others at my table got those and raved about them.

Hands down our favorite restaurant in the Alexandria area. Worth the drive to Garfield. Our family…read morefrequents this restaurant for weekend breakfasts as well as weekly during their evening hours. It is always great! This is a must try for everyone. You won't be disappointed!

I don't come here often but it's a special treat to myself. It's my get away from the kids and day…read moreto day life. The food is always great the staff are always amazing. The restaurant its self is spacious and tastefully decorated.

Always a hit. Great food, great service, peaceful atmosphere. You can't go wrong with Hunan! A…read morefavorite of me and my family. Lunch specials are awesome too!

This is in the cutest, vintage old building off the main street running through downtown…read moreAlexandria. You can park in the lot in the back or park on the street. It's a little hard to spot because the sign doesn't stand out and it's tucked between buildings. You order at the counter and they will bring your food to you. I love the idea the owner has about bringing fresh locally farmed ingredients to the menu. The menu is simple and it was perfect for lunch. We tried the tomato basil soup, smoked turkey sandwich and chicken salad sandwich. Everything tasted so good! Just a heads up, they aren't huge sandwiches but it was plenty for me.

Let's describe the restaurant - a french restaurant "out of place" in Alexandria Minnesota. So they…read moreserve sandwiches at lunch and dinner as a necessary way to provide interest in the restaurant. But - they have a very interesting french style dinner menu as well. Intriguing. We were traveling and our anniversary was while we were in Alexandria. We wanted something special, and a french dinner seemed cool. But wait. They had a "chef's table" as well. Not an everyday thing, and not inexpensive, but - a chef's table in Alexandria Minnesota? We were totally there. A five course meal, wines accompanying, and it was totally delightful. We often blog our travels, and we wrote pages about this meal. Kudos to Matthew and Amber!

I have been going the the Outpost for years but only when I get in the area. They are known for…read moretheir broasted chicken and your Build a Burger on Mondays. Both are family favorites and they even ran out of White meat on the day I was there (yes, other people love it also). Had to have a change of pace and tried a Patty Melt and was cooked perfectly, a little pink pink as requested. Fries were nice and crispy!

My husband and I were thrilled to find Melby Outpost when we bought our cabin on Pelican. It's…read moregreat to come down and run over to grab a bacon cheeseburger with sweet potato fries and a beer or even partake in the all-you-can-eat fish fry. On other nights, we might just order a pizza to go and those are cheesy and very good as well. We've never been disappointed or left hungry. Nice place to have in the area, and we are thankful!

Clearly the lights are on because of the same 5 people who are there every night. Staff ignored out…read moreof town new money and were exceptionally impatient as if I was a burden.

We stopped there Valentine's weekend. They had a chicken and ribs special. It came with a fabulous…read moresalad bar with lots of choices. The ribs were fall off the bone delicious with a wonderful tangy sauce. The staff and owner were super friendly. We will be back in the future.