Stopped at Sunshine Factory on the way to Emagine Willow Creek and this ended up being a really…read moregood find. The place was already busy right when they opened at 11, which is usually a good sign--and it definitely felt like a well-liked local spot. The atmosphere is very classic bar and grill with lots of seating, TVs, and a comfortable, casual feel. I ordered the chicken parmesan and French Onion Soup, and both were really good. The French Onion Soup had a rich, well-developed flavor, and the cheese on top had a slight sharp "funk" to it that actually worked really well. It added a little extra depth instead of just being heavy. The Chicken Parmesan tasted fresh and satisfying, with a good balance of sauce and breading. It had that comforting, homemade Italian-style feel rather than something overly processed. Overall, I would come back. It's not fancy, but it's a solid, reliable stop with good portions and flavors--especially if you're in the area or heading to a movie nearby.

This is an update to a previous review, where I found the quality of the food slipped when they…read moreshortened the menu. I was there about a week ago and had the Chicken Parmesan ($18.95) with "Hand breaded chicken, house red sauce, provolone, romano cheese & spaghetti." It was actually bad. The coating was gluey, not crispy, the sauce tasted bad and even the spaghetti wasn't really good. I checked Yelp reviews, sorted by newest to oldest, to see if I was crazy to think that the quality of food at Sunshine Factory was getting worse and more recent reviews seemed to substantiate my own thoughts. When Sunshine Factory was at their old location on 42nd Ave N. in New Hope, it was a upscale supper club. They modified the menu and vibe when they moved west to the current location, but until recently the food was very good, as was service, and price. But within the last year, it's been sliding downhill from what was a 4 or 5 star rating (in my mind) to a 3 star and now a 2 star rating (my own ratings, not the average of all ratings. In my mind, the quality is getting worse and worse which is a shame. The bar is consistently busy and perhaps is the bulk of their business. Also, I'm sure there is a lot of repeat business on the dinner side of the restaurant. However, if the quality of the food continues to decline, that repeat business will disappear. Hopefully, they will turn things around before they "mysteriously" go out of business from lack of quality.

Dogs are not allowed on their patio anymore. It seems as if there is wrong information on this…read moresite, their website does say they are NOT allowed.

Met a friend or lunch. This came up on ChatGPT, was recommended by the hotel and highly rated on…read moreYelp. Since there are 4 of them in various locations, I figured it must be good. Place was lovely! Seated immediately. Served a drink immediately. Water came quickly. Ordered edamame while I waited for my dining partner. Wow- they were delicious! Then ordered the pistachio crusted walleye BLT with extra lettuce. That was a serious sandwich. Very good but pistachio didn't come out. Everyone attentive and I loved the communication. They had a large party coming in and I had been "camping" while waiting for my dining partner. We agreed to be done before they needed to set up versus changing tables. All good!

We wanted to try Rock Elm Revival with the new management, menu and overall vibe. It was good!…read more Service was great! Saturday night, we were sat at a high top in the bar area which was actually perfect for what we prefer. Drinks: I got a Moscow Mule which was nice and crisp! Husband got an Old Fashioned which he said was good. Appetizers: Ahi Tuna Crisps....my fav! So good. Food: I got the short rib tacos, they were good. I will try something different next time. Husband go the Turkey Club which he said was good and looked yummy. Only thing we saw opportunity to improve was the fry game. Nothing special about the french fries.

Here for a little holiday cheer. Fantastic bartender with Eric. Knows his bourbons and beers! Had…read morea barrel Aged manhattan followed lupulin barrel god cuvée stout Superb. Had to pair this with a blue burger and a bacon bean soup. I wanted to like the soup more but just met the test. Ok. Blue burger didn't disappoint

We had a wonderful experience. We were there at around 10:30 on a Friday. There was a small but…read moresteady line of people coming through. It doesn't have a huge deli menu, but it had a bunch of sandwiches on the menu that looked pretty good. You can zoom in on my photo to see the menu. We came for breakfast and there was a nice donut case as well as other breakfast options. We came late so the donut case was pretty picked over which is to be expected. We had a cream filled bismark, a sausage roll, and an Asian coffee. The bismark was the best I have had in a long time. They fill it with your choice of fillings right when you order so it isn't soggy. The dough part of the donut was fresh and light and somehow tastier than anywhere I have been. The custard was pretty standard custard, but also tasted lighter and fresher than I have had before. The sausage roll was basically a hot dog type sausage wrapped in a croissant type dough. There was also an option of cheese and jalapeño. It was good. The Asian coffee was good, as you might guess it was pretty much what other places call Vietnamese coffee. It is in a strip mall so there is strip mall parking. There is a ramp and the store is pretty handicapped accessible. The staff were fast, efficient, and friendly. There was a good amount of seating inside, and a few tables outside.

Hidden donut gem. Adore the donuts here and the option to customize with fillings. They offer…read moremaple, chocolate, vanilla, maple and classic glaze and you can fill with lemon, Bavarian cream (my favorite) and other rotating flavors. Staff is always friendly and service is fast! Other donut places in the area can't say the same. The interior has plenty of seating and there are some outside tables too!

The service and ambiance were both fantastic from start to finish. Such a great vibe here! The…read morebread service was a standout -- they even brought out a second basket without us having to ask (my favorite!)The butter was delicious too. For entrees, the burger was incredibly tasty and the top sirloin was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We didn't try any desserts, but their dessert menu looked yummy. Overall, a wonderful dining experience and we'll definitely be back to try more!

A cozy, romantic Italian spot made for slow conversations and soft lighting. The ambiance is…read moreintimate and warm. The food is classic Italian comfort, and the service was excellent with great mocktail options. I always go for the chicken fettuccine simple, creamy, and consistently good. It's the kind of place you don't overthink, you just return

My table had cheese curds as an appetizer and they were great! We also shared the chips, guac, and…read morequeso and it was all delicious. I got the cheeseburger with tator tots for my entree. The tots were the real stand out! Perfectly seasoned and crunchy. We love this for a good local casual choice!

I love sitting out on the patio, but I'm sorry to report that the last time we were here we saw a…read moremouse running around.. I know they can't control the outdoors but that really put me off. I also remember the happy hour deals used to be better than they are now, so probably wouldn't recommend for happy hour specifically. Otherwise a decent spot on a golf course to stop by for a drink and a quick bite.

Pink Ivy was such a great experience. It was our first time there and our server, Bobby, absolutely…read moremade the night. He was super warm, fun, and knew about everything on the menu. He even talked us into coming back for brunch -- and honestly, we probably will. Cocktails? Delicious. Food? Even better. We started with the cauliflower, which was packed with flavor. I had the shrimp and scallops pasta -- buttery, rich, and both the shrimp and scallops were cooked perfectly. My husband got the steak, and wow... every single thing on that plate was amazing. The potatoes were the star, but truly, every bite bursted with flavor. Such a great time. We'll definitely be back!

Pink Ivy now sits on the top of my Hopkins area restaurants list for a nicer dining experience…read more K'Kinaco is on top as well, more because of the "fun factor" the owners influence, and the unique food,, so check it out as well. Back to Pink Ivy. The service is quality. Our reserved table was ready when we arrived. The reservation policy may seem "strict", but if you can live with needing to provide a 24 cancel notice, I think you will find the service is good because the business doesn't get slammed by unexpected high demand. Wait person timing was off a tad when we first sat down. It felt a little rushed as we order our drinks and considered a starter. In fairness, a table of 16-20 followed us in so the wait person may have been doing us a favor. But it did influence my four star rating. Otherwise I'd have given 5 stars. Great care was taken when wait person checked for allergies. Not just asked, but noted and went to the kitchen to confirm. During the meal, flatware was changed out between courses, water refilled without disruption and the order arrived on time and all at one time. Our group enjoyed the halibut, salmon, and chicken bacon meatball items. Everyone loved their meals. A few of us ordered and split salads. We passed on desserts. The menu range may not be pages long, but all the usual suspects are there; salads, fish, poultry, beef, and pasta. And I know the chef rotates items on the menu. I encourage you to plan ahead. Reservations fill up days in advance. I think you'll find it worth the extra planning. PS my ratings are adjusted for the type of venue. These are not Michelin stars.

To the point: - Food…read moretaste above average - Price point a bit high for items - slow service was an issue The food menu here is good and original featuring regional staples, $24 plus tip for burger/fries and soda a bit high for the portion size. The food was good, but would have liked a larger portion of side with my burger for the price asked.. Service was slow the night we were there,, there around f 9pm,, not many customers, maybe light staffed...hopefully a one off situation. Good for what we needed.

The inside space is nice but it was empty inside when we went so there wasnt much for a vibe. We…read moreunfortunately did not enjoy our food. Cheese curds were fine though a little soft. Boneless Buffalo wings again were average. They had no spice and needed more sauce. The blue cheese was good though. Black and blue burger needed more blue cheese, very basic flavor. Smash burger crunchwrap was meh, kinda hard to eat. Fries were good but tots were not. They were mushy inside and flavorless, we didn't finish them even though there was only 3. Service was meh as well and we never got refills on our drinks. There is a nice sized outside patio and plenty of parking. Restaurant is attached to a hotel.