This place has burgers that are as close to making them on your own grill, unless you're a moron,…read morethan it gets‼ By the way, JENNY is awesome ‼ Give than woman a raise‼

Camping in the area and needed a break from the noisy neighbor campers so decided to go into town…read moreand see what we could find. Found Muggs. Not disappointed! We found a spot at the bar and the bartender greeted us immediately. We ordered drinks and checked out the fun shots menu on the wall. He said he didn't really know those shots so we just ordered a shot that we knew. He accidentally put something wrong in it but we tasted it. It was good so we drank it. He was a good vibe and nothing about this interaction was a negative!! We got the loaded tots and 2 burgers. The loaded tots had too many onions for my liking but they were still good and we were pleasantly surprised by the burgers! In the end we ended up coming back the next day too just because we could. Got the nachos and we weren't sad! My one negative, but I didn't remove a star because it would seem I'm in the minority, which i don't understand... live music. They had a band come in towards the end of our visit, which is what ultimately made it the end of our visit. The place is small, the band is loud.. conversing with friends ends at the point that the band starts. All in all.. highly recommend this place. Full bar, really good menu. And we'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area, just earlier in the day to avoid the live music! ;)

My son and I ate here a few weeks ago while camping across the lake. We were looking for a fish…read morefry and I saw this as a recommendation. This is definitely a place where the employees and the locals have a good time and joke around, and sometimes if you are not a local, you don't receive the same level of attention. For the most part, refills of the AYCE fish were pretty quick. The fish was crispy and delicious, and the price was very reasonable. The only complaint was that there was mention on other sources (maybe outdated) about what was included. As of June 2026, the fish is AYCE, the sidewinders (fries) are not. We ordered an extra serving of those because they were delicious. Great joint and I would definitely come back again!

We're having a girls weekend and we're so excited to go here. Unfortunately the bartenders were so…read morerude and had attitude while serving us that we had to leave the bar and go sit at a table. Sad because we were looking for a fun place and then left because it was uncomfortable.

My husband and I wanted to check out some locaspots around our area and found this nice spot! The…read morerestaurant is located across from Knife Lake - just beautiful! The restaurant was spacious, yet cozy inside; we were pleasantly surprised. They had a bar and dining area. My husband tried their broasted chicken and he said it was one of the best he had. I had the salmon with a side of honey glazed brussel sprouts and it was delish! They had a nice selection of beverages and cocktails. Our server was friendly and accommodating. Overall a great dining experience. I would highly recommend this spot!

Stopped into Northwoods Steakhouse randomly on the way up to our cabin. It looks pretty unassuming…read morefrom the outside but it's a lot nicer when you get inside. Our server was very friendly and brought our food out quickly. My kids liked their cheeseburgers. I got the Lumberjack burger which had bacon and pulled pork on it. I got it with pink in the middle and it was really good! The burger was flavorful and juicy. The tater tots were yummy too. Nice and crispy on the outside with a good amount of seasoning. My husband liked his BLT with waffle fries. Our whole lunch came to $51 (we didn't get any alcohol), which feels like a good deal. I'm happy to have one more good place to eat to stop in on our way to and from our cabin.

We had family visiting from Oklahoma and spent the day in Mille Lacs. We were starving on our way…read moreback to Elk River and decided to stop in at Rough-Cut. The Saturday prime rib special was one of the deciding factors. Within the first few minutes, we learned that they were completely sold out [mind you it was before 7pm]. The two biggest disappointments were service, or lack thereof, and the amount of time it took for our order to be filled. For context, after ordering, we waited over 45 minutes for our food to be served. And when it did come, it was luke warm and not served at the same time. My husband was nearly done with his meal before I received mine. While completely outside the control of Rough-Cut, we sat, very, very hungry listening to some loud mouth drunk talking about how many girls his friend "banged". Mind you....we were sitting on the restaurant side, not the bar side. Just added to an already bad experience. Rough-Cut needs more and higher quality wait staff and a smaller menu that they can actually fill. Timely and of quality. For extra context, the dining room was busy, but we did not wait to sit down and there were open tables the entire time we were there. My recommendation for those traveling along 169 ....keep going. Sorry!

They have the best food in that area. Their pork and French fry's are the best. Try the fry's with…read morepork on top.

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.

Great spot to drive through and get some classic food! The building used to be open to order and…read moreeat in but it is now just a drive through so plan accordingly! The food is always good quality and the ice cream is delicious! I highly recommend their onion rings. If you're looking for a good cheese pull be sure to get the mozzarella sticks. I do wish they offered a grilled cheese or other vegetarian sandwich / burger but they do have some vegetarian sides & side salads I believe.

I've been to Happy's many times, but this is the first time I've taken a minute to post a review…read more They were busy, they always are, and I was the 9th or 10th car in the drive thru lane. The menu is pretty massive, and I've never had anything I didn't like. Today I tried the Big Happy cheeseburger meal, substituting bottled water for the soft drink and adding a Heath McFluffy. I tell ya', this burger was THICK. It consists of a 1/3 burger patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and special sauce on a potato bun. What was I thinking ordering this behemoth burger?? I KNEW I would never be able to eat all of this, but golly, I was going to try. Tasty and messy, special sauce dripping all over.... the special sauce is a ketchup/mayo mixture, a "mayup" if you will. Enough delicious pipping HOT French fries to feed a small village. Tons of Heath pieces in the McFlurry, so I was delighted they don't skimp. A bit pricey overall for 1 person ($21.25 with tax). I couldn't even finish half of any of the meal or treat, it was just too much for me. If you are heading north (or south!) on Highway 169 in Onamia, check Happy's out. Oh, and their homemade sloppy Joe's are excellent and their onion rings are better than any other restaurants in at least a 30 mile radius.

Fun bar. We learned how to play Minnesota bingo…read more The wraps we ordered were good. I didn't care for the macaroni salad but it's a personal choice.... service was good and friendly.

Our burgers came out quickly and all of them had good flavor. You can tell they use frozen patties…read morebut they were fine. The broccoli cheddar soup was very hot and tasted good. The music was nice and this place would be very fun in the summer time or on a weekend. Great drink specials and a decent tap selection. Our waitress was friendly and kept our drinks full and checked back on during our stay and always had a smile.

Nicer inside than it looks outside. I had a Chicken Caesar wrap sandwich, lots of grilled chicken…read moreand tasty. Very good sweet potato fries. I would return.

Full disclosure, I'm going to be subjectively biased in this review because the proprietors and…read moreemployees that work here are among my friends and family. That being said, the place is legitimately a great business within a small town that does not possess many options. First and foremost, these guys lead the way with a really nice beer selection. It does not remain static like many of their competitors' lineups. They often change their taps (something like twenty or more) and take chances with unique flavors. How many bars have a Salted Nut Roll beer? From a food perspective, I can say that while not having tried a ton, that which I have has all been on the better side. Daily specials and HH are also something to expect, with the former often as unique as you might get. And if you're in the mood for a good burger, I would liken Kev's to a Boulder Taphouse, all in ways similar to quality, portion, and creation. At the crux, though, are the staff and owners. They are great people that I consistently choose to surround myself with, hardworking, friendly and fun. It is a young atmosphere within a sports/burger-bar environment. One-hundred percent worth trying if you are new to the area or passing through town.

Cute little drive in that has one area to order your sides, burgers or sweet treats. We decided on…read moresome burgers and onion rings. The burgers looked hand pressed and watched them season them while frying to give extra flavor. Don't forget your napkins cause these burgers are messy!! Lots of sauce and a yummy greasy mess. The onion rings had a similar textured batter to a mini donut but not as sweet as a mini donut that held in extra moisture. Take the ranch sauce to kick them up a notch. The seating is pretty limited as they only have a handful of picnic tables so be prepared with outdoor seats you can bring along. The service was pleasant and did not take very long at all after ordering even on a holiday weekend. Tip.....if you get the blueberry shake get a spoon with the straw as the blueberries get stuck in a regular straw. The crunch cone was the perfect way to end this meal out.

Gotta love some good old fashion diner food but eating it outdoors!…read moreThis is our second time here and it's been great both times. This time I had the double cheeseburger with onion rings and a monster cookie shake. The food was amazing! Just a great cheeseburger, like greasy diners. To top it off the monster cookie shake was soo good! Tasted just like a monster cookie with ice cream, highly recommend getting one if you're going.

Great food with the new chef Chicken marsala and chicken…read morediavalo Flourless choc cake w rasberry sauce topped it off.

Nice place around this area. This is National day holiday, we are waiting for a little bit but…read morefoods are all good.