The food reminded me of home. The biscuits & Gravy were light and tasty. Everything was PERFECTION!…read more Our server was the best! I will definitely be back.

Stopped into Mallards in Forest Lake for dinner and came away impressed. The nautical theme gives…read morethe restaurant a fun, laid-back feel, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. I ordered the Red Beans & Rice and the Jambalaya. The red beans and rice had a rich, smoky flavor that tasted like it had been simmering for hours. The jambalaya was loaded with shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage in a flavorful Cajun butter and wine sauce with plenty of peppers, onions, and tomatoes. The only thing that caught me off guard was the menu describing the jambalaya as being served over risotto. Mine was served over regular rice in a thinner sauce, so it wasn't quite what I expected. It was still a good dish--just different from the description. Between the food, atmosphere, service, and prices, I'd happily stop back. If you're in the area and looking for solid Cajun-inspired comfort food, Mallards is worth a visit.

Thought we would try this place as we were looking for a new restaurant and we were glad we did!…read more I ordered the lunch fish and chips: amazing! The fish was so tender! The lunch size was perfect for me! My husband got the burger. I tried a bite and the meat was SO good!! Our only complaint is we didn't love the fries. Our server was great. He was very friendly and nice. I felt like it was a little cold inside, I had to keep my jacket on while we were there. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. We will be back!

Stopped in with some friends for the first time this week. Service was nearly nonexistent…read more Ordering was slow. Getting drinks was slow. The bar was nearly empty, there were maybe 5 people in the bar/restaurant when we arrived. I don't think it was slow on the bartenders part as much as it was our server. A couple Guinness, a black and tan and a hot cider later, we waited to order food. While eating we decided we didn't want to wait any longer for our server so we went to the bar to ask for waters, our drinks long gone at this point. We also got up to get our own ketchup. Burger was fine but mostly flavorless. Cottage pie was fine, had I not been starving I likely wouldn't have eaten as much as I did. The food was just OK, nothing memorable or spectacular about it. Prices were pretty high for what it was, $17 for a cheeseburger is pretty outrageous, cottage pie in a ramekin was $18. Server wasn't very friendly, or was just in a bad mood that day. She spent a lot of time in the back (this was between major meal times, around 3:30-4) so she didn't seem super engaged or have much desire to be out on the floor. 3% surcharge for credit card

Absolutely amazing!!!! Just ate Chicken and Waffles with Jalapeño Cream Cheese Maple Syrup…read more WHAT????? Yep!!! So flippin' good!! Ambience = awesome. Service = awesome. Latte was absolutely PERFECTLY made. Temp in the 140s when I got it. Immediately drinkable. As a proper latte should be! Five solid stars!!

The experience at this restaurant is weird. Show up at 11am…read more- you'll have a line out the door. That is understandable, as it's peak brunch time. You talk to the front desk, and they'll tell you there's an hour wait if you don't have a reservation. You look around and see open tables. You think: "that's odd". You check on the website and it says you can get a reservation for 15, 30, and 45 minutes from now. You select a reservation for 15 minutes from now, and magically there isn't an hour wait for you anymore. You note the still open tables and the line not moving. The restaurant is very loud. They're doing late 2010's industrial chic with not a soft surface in site and garage doors, so everybody's conversation bounces around indefinitely. You wait a while for a server to come. I find the way the food looks when it arrives is always different than the way it sounds when you read the menu - sometimes for better, and sometimes for worse. The coffee and bar menu is pretty decent for a brunch place. Prices are on the high end, though some are more reasonable than others. Then you get hit with a 3% credit card fee which isn't adequately disclosed on the menu or when you enter the restaurant.

We headed out to IGB after a recommendation from a client of mine!…read more Plenty of parking in their dedicated lot! Sizeable patio available for those willing to battle the heat! The interior is giving industrial sports bar vibes, with TVs playing your favorite game, and wood/metal accents throughout the space. Bar, hightop, and table seating indoors. We didn't have a wait at 6pm on a Saturday evening. Staff was busy, but checked in often and were friendly throughout the stay! Lots of beer options, as well as a full bar! I had the Coffee Ale, which was lovely! Subtle notes of coffee in a smooth sipper. Enjoyed the Dill Pickle Chicken Sandwich for dinner, which was a great portion, savory, and delicious. Overall, a really solid meal! Our only constructive criticism was that the Onion Soup that my partner ordered came out luke warm, which was less than desirable. If we wanted to make a fuss, we could have sent it back, but decided against that!

We always love IGH brewing. Does it help it's where we met? Maybe. We tried the boneless wings for…read morethe first time. The chicken had a nice crisp coating but inside the chicken was dry and difficult to cut through. We liked both sauces- house and sticky asian. The coconut chicken salad is BOMB. Next time I come I'll get this salad with the bone-IN wings. The chicken was flavorful and all the salad toppings went together well. Really liked the sweet chili dressing. Our server Julie was wonderful :) We love that she split our salad onto two plates.

Delicious food and cute restaurant! It is on the louder side inside, and it's located at a strip…read moremall so there is plenty of parking available in the lot. -- The cauliflower burnt ends were perfectly charred and the sauce was sweet and tangy. It comes with a generous amount of sauce, so you may want to ask for the sauce on the side if you don't like too much. -- The vin rose pasta was great! Make sure you add a meatball -- so good! -- The fried chicken slider was bland -- I'd skip this one. -- The caesar salad dressing was savory and bright. -- The spritz flight came with 3 full-size spritz cocktails and was refreshing. -- Service could use some work as multiple things were forgotten and we were not provided with an itemized bill, or told how much our bill was before our card was processed.

Met a friend for Happy Hour at this spot to catch up and enjoy some small bites…read more Plenty of parking in the strip mall lot where this restaurant is located. The interior is modern and inviting, with some fun wallpaper making a statement. We cozied up to the bar during this visit. I will say that bar was a bit sloppy during our visit...bartenders' water bottles cluttering the visible space, bartenders spilling our drinks a bit during delivery, and weird transitions of staff that were a bit distracting. The Espresso Martini was the best item I ordered! Well balanced and the addition of the cold foam really made for an enjoyable sip. Would absolutely return for that one! The bites we ordered had great flavor, but some fell a bit flat when trying to live up to their creative ideas. The Fried Pickles were the best food item: perfectly crispy medallions with two delicious dipping sauces. The "burnt ends" cauliflower are really just roasted cauliflower with BBQ sauce on top, missing out on the umami juiciness of their namesake. The Chips that came with the Dip were just ruffled potato chips, not housemade or interesting. Solid spot for happy hour if you're looking in the area!

Stopped in for the first time and ordered a breakfast sandwich to go for lunch. The atmosphere was…read morefriendly and the lady who took my order greeted me as if I was a regular. I sat at the counter and watched the skilled cook make other meals to order (omelets, burgers, and sandwiches) with care and attention. My breakfast sandwich (sausage patty, cheese, and fresh scrambled egg on a toasted english muffin) was tasty making for a perfect on the go lunch. The side of hollandaise sauce was an unexpected surprise and made for a great dipping sauce. I'm glad I stopped in and will definitely be back for another lunch or breakfast bite.

Great atmosphere, good quality food. Service was ok…read more Wings need work. Wing eaters don't want to work at their food (wings are uncut). The flavor was great! Slides are excellent! The Lobster queso, cut the lobster... it is difficult to do in the queso itself. Great dish and flavor otherwise. Ahi was very nice! And the meatballs are a must! Will go again, maybe.

Chicken sandwich was good. A bit pricey but service is always friendly and fast. Restaurant is…read moreclean and well stocked. Plenty of parking.

Tips: - This eatery is on DoorDash…read more - The double turkey burger is excellent. I came to this plaza originally for Caribou Coffee. After fetching my drink, I did a brief tour to check out what businesses were here. I noticed My Burger. I made a note to drop by. After the blizzard, I broke out from hibernation in my hotel room and dug my rental vehicle out of a foot of snow with a snowbrush. I placed an order on DoorDash sitting in my vehicle after I was done digging out my vehicle nearly an hour later. I then headed over to this eatery to pick up my lunch. I got these items: - Double turkey burger (fried onions, ketchup, sweet pickles, and garlic aioli) - Coleslaw - Mexican Coke I got an estimated time to pick up my order. I got there early, as it was five minutes away by car. I went to pick up my drink order from Caribou Coffee before backing into a parking spot steps away from My Burger's entrance. My Burger is a local chain in the Twin Cities. It has apparently been around since 2004 and prides itself on using fresh ingredients. When my order was ready, I walked in. I got the most pleasant, cheerful man behind the counter. I let him know that I had a DoorDash order under my name. He nodded and brought out a paper bag. He then took a bottle of Mexican Coke from the fridge. He let me know that the Mexican Coke didn't have a twist-off cap on the bottle. He asked me whether I wanted it removed now or later. I went with having him remove it for me, as I may not have brought my bottle opener with me. I joked that I didn't want to try prying it off with my teeth, which made him laugh. He handed me my bottle without a cap. I thanked him and happily headed back to my vehicle. I headed back to my hotel room to have lunch. I liked that this meal came in a box. Let's start with the Mexican Coke. I last sampled it when I was at the Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta. It was nice getting a full bottle. I liked it. It tasted crisp, with almost a natural sweetness that you don't get with regular Coke. It was fizzy and cold. I went with a double turkey burger because maybe the patties would be thin. Nope, they were perfect. The burger itself comes with lettuce, tomato slices, and mayo on a buttered bun. I also added fried onions, ketchup, sweet pickles, and garlic aioli (swap). I got a combo. By default, the side was fries. I got coleslaw instead without paying extra. This double turkey burger was excellent. The patties were juicy and seasoned to perfection. It reminded me of getting the gobbler at Licks. It was my go-to burger before the franchise died in the greater Toronto area. I have not had a decent turkey burger replacement until now. The ingredients were indeed fresh. I loved the garlic aioli, fried onions, and sweet pickles that made this burger special. I miss this burger already. The coleslaw was the perfect side. The slaw was crunchy. It was a mayo-based coleslaw that was tasty. I wish that I had known about this eatery sooner. I would have had more turkey burgers by now! It's a winner. I look forward to returning for more good eats. This place also has milkshakes. I'd like one. (136)