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    Highland Grill

    4.0 (401 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    American Breakast
    Maria L.

    I tend to judge breakfast spots based on their classic American Breakast, and the one at Highland Grill is pretty average. Everything was prepared just fine, but none of the items really stood out. Especially at the price point, I was hoping for something a little more special. The service was quick, but we were not offered water until the end of our meal, which was a little strange. The restaurant itself is cozy and in a busy shopping area of Highland Park. I'd categorize this as "not somewhere you'd need to go out of your way to visit, but convenient if you're in the area".

    PINEHURST
 Gin. white peach, fresh lime, cava $ 11.50
    Elly P.

    Lemon Goat Cheese $4 (Happy Hour Menu) with croutes, blistered cherry tomatoes and balsamic (v) I didn't know we can have just bread and goat cheese and it'd be this amazing. I just wish there's more TOMATOES! Tuesday night is date night. Come before 6 get some apps and cocktail(s) then get your dinner for 2 for $49.95 and get a bottle of wine for $20!!! Foods are amazing, ambiance is super chill! Service is excellent, Our Server is Lia, she's very attentive - gold star standard with smiles!

    Cheese Curds
    Claire L.

    Cheese curds are always fire af. Their dipping sauces hit every time. I ordered extra ranch on the side Pierogis were just okay. Everyone seems to come here for the breakfast.

    Interior
    Lynn L.

    Hubby and I stopped in for breakfast and loved it! I had the breakfast melt and just devoured it! It was so flavorful. Hubby had the Farmhouse - he said it was good but wasn't anything that blew him away. Our server was so fun - very energetic and friendly. I loved the holiday decorations they have up, and rhe Christmas coffee mugs. :)

    Pumpkin Pancakes
    Norah T.

    7am breakfast and I loved the vibe of the restaurant that early. We had the loveliest server who kept on pouring me fresh coffee and ice water. I ordered the pumpkin pancakes and they did not disappoint. The favor was amazing and the praline sauce was the perfect match with the pumpkin flavor. I ordered eggs and turkey sausage on the side. Turkey sausage was ok, nothing special but everything was like 10/10. I think my dad wished he ordered those pancakes as well.

    Freya R.

    The food was superb. I had blueberry French toast and it was so good. I enjoyed every minute of it. And my wifes peroggis were phenomenal. Thw service was outstanding and Riley O did a remarkable job as our Server. She definitely deserves a raise seeinf she was able to balance the busy rush, April 25th. That Cinnamon Caramel Ice Cream is amazing and I would totally agree with the waitress that it would go great with the pies. The atmosphere was great and their funny quote wall was to die for. Loved it. Hands down a 10 star experience easily.

    Oatmeal pancakes
    Dave J.

    Well worth a 30 minute wait on a Saturday morning. Lively place, excellent food and service. Highly recommend the pork sausage,and the oatmeal pancakes. Delicious. Nice decor. Nice staff. Delicious food. Highly recommend? Yeah, you betcha!

    Blueberry French Toast
    Jenae C.

    We went on a Sunday morning and got seated right away even though it was packed. The brunch vibes here are great. It's cozy, loud (not too much), and bright. We got the hot hash and holly and the blueberry French toast. The hash is my favorite in the cities! I loved the hollandaise on it. The blueberry French toast was really good with the whipped cream cheese, although one of the two bread slices was rock hard. The state fair blueberry and basil lemonade is also served here! Overall a great brunch pick.

    French Toast
    Jay S.

    I have been visiting this establishment since 2016 due to living within the area and have not really been back since moving away from the area in 2018. I made an effort in returning after all the COVID riffraff and I am happy to say that Highland Grill continues to have it together! When my partner and I used to visit back in 2016 and 2017, Kim, who was the manager during that time, was very courteous to us and would even take one plate off the bill everytime we visited! Unfortunately we do not see Kim around anymore this time returning, but it didn't stop us from having a wonderful experience. The food continues to be good. I have had all the entrées from years ago like Steak & Pierogies, Lemongrass Thai Chicken, Beef Stroganoff, Seared Salmon, and more. They also used to have meatloaf which I loved. However, I do not recall them having Tuna Poke Bowl from back in the days, so I tried it this time. It was definitely a healthy version and not authentic, so I would advise whoever is looking for authenticity to avoid ordering it. However, I liked the combination of all the healthy stuff so I enjoyed it regardless, as a salad bowl rather than as a poke bowl. Appetizers have always just been hitting different. The cheesecurds, the loaded tots, the pierogies, the brussels sprouts, everything tasted just like how they were 5-6 years ago and they were simply savory in the most positive way. I wouldn't change anything about any of those dishes. I tried their beet salad this time as well, and I absolutely loved the combination of beets, goat cheese, carrots, and candied walnuts. I could see that they were trying to use alternative flavors to replace the earthy flavors from the beets and as much as I love beets personally, I appreciated the move. I thought they had an overall generous amount of beets included, which was a plus as well. I love seeing Highland Grill thriving and I hope it continues to be like such. As I move from place to place, I love making an intentional effort to return to the Highland area just for the food here.

    Blueberry French Toast
    Olive D.

    The food was absolutely amazing and the staff was super kind and friendly. I would definitely be returning. They have an amazing brunch atmosphere, my friend and I stopped in here after a hike and it was perfect for the occasion. I would reccomend any time you are in the area.

    Bachelor salad with steak

    Great food! Farm to table feeling with fresh food and good vibes all around. Very busy during lunch on a Friday but absolutely worth it. Great neighborhood establishment. Recommend!

    This is the thinnest turkey burger I've ever seen! Did they smash it down? It was overdone too.
    P F.

    I haven't been to the Highland Grill in some time. I was so looking forward to having the Turkey Burger and sweet potato fries, a favorite. it was SO disappointing. The burger was so thin, not thick and juicy like I remembered. There was very little poblano aioli and the lettuce (which was fresh and crisp) dominated the burger. The sweet potato fries were burnt to a crisp. I believe the manager brought out our food and I would think she would've taken one look at the fries and would've told the cooks to make a new batch. They should never had left the window looking like that(major manager fail). When I asked our server, Peyton, if that is what they should look like , she immediately said no and told me she'd get me new ones. The service was great. Peyton was pleasant, cordial and efficient. The food , meh....

    Sweet Potato Hash
    Cass A.

    We stopped at Highland Grill prior to an event at St. Catherine's due to its proximity. The staff was polite and their happy hour deals run every day. We opted to try the Brussel Sprouts since they were $3 off. Since they serve breakfast all day, I went with the Sweet Potato Hash alongside the rest of our party. When the food came out, the plates were improperly set without mentioning which was without sausage (as one of the members was vegetarian). Luckily, we caught it before they dug too far into their plate but it was a close call and rattled our friend

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    They used to have the best turkey burgers ever now they changed them and they are disgusting!

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    Went for lunch. Seems like more of a breakfast place! Cute diner. Busy area. Good service. Lunch food was just ok!

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    4.4(47 reviews)
    2.0 miMerriam Park

    The interior of this place is incredible, such a cute spot with moody lighting, intimate seating,…read moreand vibey music. It's a great place for drinks and appetizers. The drinks were good, and they also have a solid selection of beer on tap. The food portion are a bit small imo but I will say the Mac and cheese was pretty darn tasty!

    I'd seen rave reviews about this place, so we decided to go here to celebrate a personal…read moreaccomplishment last weekend! It's a really cozy moody interior, with *no big lights* aka great low lighting and comfy seating options. When we went, there were just a few other parties there so pretty quiet. I liked that we had a whole corner to ourselves with a sectional couch of sorts and some chairs. They close at 10pm on a Friday night, which felt absurdly early for a cocktail bar. But, we were able to order and drink one drink during the ~45 minutes we had. They closed up shop promptly at 10pm. They had a classics and a "rumors" section of the menu. I didn't think the signature drinks were overly unique, with classics like Paper Plane making that menu side. I had a pomegranate mojito which was good! Consensus was that the cocktails were good not exceptional, especially for the $16-17 price point. We ordered churros for the table which were a table favorite! I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again, but we enjoyed our time and could see this being a good option if you lived in the neighborhood and don't mind the early close hours.

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    4.3(52 reviews)
    0.1 miHighland

    I had been really wanting to go to Altera and was excited to go! I liked the ambiance but will say…read morethere was room for improvement for attention to cleanliness - menu, water glass, chair were not clean. We ordered: POK POK CHICKEN WINGS 5/5 BURRATA 1/5 CACIO E PEPE Pizza 2/5 DAN DAN NOODLE 4.5/5 (not terribly warm) CLAUDEL 5/5 Wine list was good!

    This place has potential, the ambiance was there and the server Josh was great, but the food itself…read morejust didn't match the prices. Came here for a date night, I got the Broiled Miso Salmon and one glass of wine and my partner got the Steak Frites and a coke. Our bill was $95! Ouch. The bad: If it were really really good I would be willing to pay for it, but I felt that the flavors in my dish, in salmon, carrot ginger sauce, and cauliflower, were whispering at best. I think the cauliflower could have used a sauce or been crispier, it just seemed boring and soggy. The steak and fries also came out cold :( my partner really knows his steaks and was not impressed, it was over cooked for medium rare and it had clearly been sitting too long. Not worth the $38! The good: The space itself is decorated really well, it's pretty dark but the theme comes together really nicely. I personally enjoyed the indie/pop music they had playing and it wasn't too loud. I really enjoyed the Chardonnay ($16) and they had a decent selection of wine but only a handful were by the glass. You can get glasses of by the bottle wines if you commit to getting at least two glasses though which is good to know. For me, the service really saved this review, our server was so nice and friendly, attentive but not overbearing. I would maybe grab a drink and an appetizer here sometime but will definitely hold out on dinner again until their prices chill or the food gets better. ‍ TLDR: Too expensive for the food quality

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    1.2 miMac-Groveland
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    Incredible experience at Estelle. We sat at the chef's counter, which was such a fun way to…read moreexperience the meal. Watching the kitchen in action added so much to the night. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Everything felt really intentional and well timed. The food was outstanding. The rigatoni was a standout with an incredible sausage that was honestly to die for. We also had the soles de pollo, a chicken ravioli with fresh vegetables in the sauce, and the flavors were amazing. For tapas, we ordered the patatas bravas and rissoles, both were delicious. Such a thoughtful touch when they brought out churro bites at the end as a thank you. Amazing food, top tier service, and a really fun but romantic atmosphere. Definitely a spot worth going out of your way for

    Estelle is a cozy spot, with candlelights and flower on each table. It is a perfect spot for a date…read morenight or celebrating a special occasion, and is also just a lovely dinner spot with really good food! It is in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood so there is ample street parking nearby if you turn on any of the side streets. The restaurant does get busy at dinner, so I recommend making a reservation ahead of time. They have many unique options for cocktails and mocktails. I opted for the Slaychel which is a non-alcoholic beverage that I think of as an elevated mimosa. It is fruity, slightly tart, and delicious! The service was great! Our water was frequently refilled and never got empty, and our server asked about any allergies and dietary restrictions before we ordered. They were able to modify menu items to fit the different dietary restrictions! Two people in our party (including myself) are vegetarians and one member is gluten-free and also doesn't consume much dairy or eggs. They were able to serve the patatas bravas with the egg on the side and the grilled asparagus with the egg and cheese on the side so we were able to all share the starters. The patatas bravas were wonderful! The potatoes are perfectly crispy but still fluffy. The tomato sauce was slightly smokey and had a very slight kick (think Minnesota spice) and it balanced out well with the creamy tomato. If you're only going to try one appetizer, this is the one to try! The asparagus was also nice. The salsa verde had a slight kick (a bit more than the tomato sauce from the patatas bravas, but not super spicy. Still Minnesota level of spice). The shallots also added a nice crispy texture to the dish! The egg really stood out in this dish, with its runny yolk and batter coating. There were a lot of nice elements and textures. As for pastas, I split the Spaghetti and Radiatore with a friend. The Radiatore was nutty and tangy, and the serving size was generous. I enjoyed it, but I would order the Spaghetti over it any day! I don't even know how to describe the Spaghetti and do it justice. It was creamy, cheesy, delicious. Our server said it was a staff favorite, and I understand why. If you're looking for a vegetarian option, go with this one!! Even if you aren't a vegetarian, give it a try. It's so classic, and it's done so well. For dessert: they give free churros when you're dining in! They are served warm with a chocolate drizzle. We also ordered the Honey Cake which we enjoyed a lot! The cake itself was light, like a mousse. There was some crunch from the hazelnut praline and honeycomb toffee pieces. It was nutty and sweet but not overly sweet. It was a perfect way to finish off the meal! Estelle was delicious and the service was great! I can't wait to come back!

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    Emerald Lounge - The Huntress

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    4.6(51 reviews)
    4.0 miWest Seventh

    I have been here a few time before and definitely thought I had already written a review, but I…read moreguess not. I have been here two times in the last week and lemme tell ya.. this is quite the spot. I do suggest making a reservation because everytime I go here it is popping! What a vibey place, the lights aren't too bright, it gives a hip, fun, light energy and is not too pretentious but has INCREDIBLE FOOD AND DRINKS. Right now, one of their specials is whitefish toast.. if you enjoy fish at all, you need this. The fish is light and fresh, they put fresh dill on top and it is placed on top of some toasted sourdough bread perfectly. The fish is flavorful, a lil earthy and I feel as if there are capers or olives in in the fish mixture, whatever it is is fire! The burrata, beets, and citrus is a nice lovely, fresh, light app, the burrata is perfection with the beets and fresh, juicy citrus, drizzled with some oil and random pieces of garlic mixed in, YUM. I suggest ordering bread on the side with this one! The wings here are a staple and always delish. Crispy, hot, and coated perfectly in a light sweet chili sauce.. they hit the spot everytime. The housemade ranch is a perfect dipper. The other day I tried the chorizo and scallops... oh my goodness gracious.. it was a lil spicy and creamy with the bean puree and the scallops were buttery, light and divine! 10 outta 10 would do again. Finally, got the goat cheesecake, gluten free ginger snap crust with poached pears. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I want this now and in every lifetime! The cheesecake was light, yet decadent, deep, creamy with a light, unassuming flavor. The crust was delicious and the poached pears added that perfect fruit component. I got Liam as my server both times, he was helpful, attentive, had good suggestions when asked questions and didn't interrupt at all, amazing! This is the spot for any occasion!

    LOVE! Beautiful space, kind staff, incredible cocktails!…read more Came to Emerald Lounge for the first time with a friend for a cocktail before dinner. Parking was easy enough to find on the street. We weren't able to find a reservation online, but had no problem walking in on a Saturday evening. We were able to grab a standing spot at the bar. The host asked us a bit later if we'd like to sit down at some bar seats that opened up, which was very kind! I ordered the martini du jour and am obsessed. If you like martinis, this is the spot for sure! Looking forward to retuning!

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    4.3(685 reviews)
    0.3 miHighland
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    Thank goodness... we still have Cecil's in the Twin Cities!!!…read more The mood, the relaxed comfortable and kind staff who do not rush you to sit rush you to order. Instead EVERYONE is 100 % natural welcoming laid back and genuine in wanting to see you content and pleased. Nothing is ever pushed onto you. The quality of the pastrami, its seasoning, the textures and bright flavors of the breads and bagels the nova the chopped liver the extra creamy marinated Cole slaw and perfect half sour pickles ( wISH they had bialys!). All perfect. All old world. Our favorite very old deli in West Palm Beach was sold 1.5 years ago and gone gone gone are the DELIGHTFUL happy charming old staff and the perfect old world flavors, cooking. In Sarasota where we just lived the last 5 years, a new deli closed after just 2 years, and there is nothing left. We've been visiting family in Sarasota every year for 40 years. Gone too in the Twin Ciries is the ownership by brothers Scot and Stu of Hopkin's beloved Crossroads Deli just last year. The new owners, a corporation owning 6-8 other restaurants have CHANGED almost all the recipes for breads, cakes , wonderous cookies and 80 % of all pastries! No more butter, no more fine ingredients and no more of their once " Grossinger's taste/quality" STELLAR seeded rye bread! They even eliminated the lemon flavoring. In their incomparable lemon coconut cake! Their stuffed cabbage is one of their only true deli dishes left. Sandwiches are half their original size...... heart breaking after going there 3-4 times a week for 25 years........ Cecil's of course had to cut back on the $$ use of butter in their pastries. But they have WORKED VERY HARD to still retain their wonderous long long ago heart warming flavors. ALL their sandwiches are AUTHENTIC. Old world New York City flavors! Made with care and love. My husband loves their beautiful generous Nova salmon platte. Noshing away happily! I love their pastrami Rachel's with plentiful half sour pickles lots of Russian dressing and creamy Cole slaw. Mmmmmm. I hope and pray Cecil's owner refrains for a long long time from selling his rare business. We must support Cecil's too.... Or lose it with all the others, and lose part of our joy and heart. Thank you Cecil's .....

    Trying to avoid a chain restaurant, and craving a deli experience, this was such a wonderful visit…read morein Saint Paul. Thanks to the staff at Patina for the recommendation! Old school all the way. There's a restaurant in the back, and a full-scale deli counter in the front. It is such a good stop. They have their own private parking lot too. Wood paneling, and a bunch of local reviews all over the walls. Clean, normal sound. Simple, with excellent customer service, and a huge menu that will have something that you like. Packed the midweek afternoon we visited, and we did not wait for a table. Loved my bowl of Matzo Soup, superb broth and the Matzo was delicious. Enjoyed my BLT on whole wheat and the homemade potato salad was amazing! Had a cherry cobbler for dessert that was incredible. Restaurant has been open for over 70 years, and I met the owner/manager, Cecil, afterward, and he just oozes customer service being a priority. It's a must-visit place.

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