The only reason it got 4.5 stars is due to the watery ranch. The cup brought to us was very watered…read moredown. The chili was real good. They aren't kidding when they say it's meaty. It had a kick but not too much. The chunks of meat were like meatball size. Got the Texan burger and man was that good. It's a heart attack on a plate but had the kitchen sink on top AND on the bottom of the burger. Fries, onion rings, onions, and sauces. Yum. Oh and two cheeses. Yum. The fries were also amazing and just the way I like it. Not too crispy not too soft. This place is such a gem and if you blink while driving you'll miss it. Just make a U turn ...safely and go back if ya do.

Great food- chill was good. You can't go wrong with burgers. Pizza hits the spot too. Service was…read moregreat. ( beats most places in Minneapolis). I'd highly recommend it to anyone local or out of town.

This place is fantastic! There are a multitude of beers to choose from while they prepare your…read morefood. Food is excellent and very yummy! I highly suggest the ham and cheese balls with moonshine sauce as an appetizer. The fish sandwich is very well proportioned and filling! I really haven't had one bad item, ever! The burgers are fantastic and the Castle Cream Ale is very cold in washing down the last bite. The beef is from the local meat market so if you need some good cuts of meat for the lake house/campsite/etc. be sure to stop by Thielen's Meats one block north! The wraps kick butt! Spend a day on the lake, then head to Bootlegger's for a great meal and a cold brew. Don't forget to buy a t-shirt! They are great conversation starters when you leave the wilds of Minnesota and return to the grind of the real world!

Have had several burgers here and they were all amazing. Juicy and flavorful. The service was…read moregreat. It's a place I'd recommend to anyone in the area.

Ate here last week and will likely not be back, as our family member sold their cabin in town and…read moreit's pretty far from house, but made our last trip here for our last AWESOME dinner. Of course their salad bar is to die for there dressings must be home made, and they make fresh dinner rolls everyday. I had the super sized burger, not as delicious as last time but still great, can't put my finger on why I didn't like it as much, it was cooked a little more then I prefer. The tator tots were a treat, but was given a choice of sides and was not told there was an uncharge for tots, (hate surprises like that, as I would have been just fine with the included fries.) My fiancé had her favorite shrimp dinner but got it broiled this time and said it was like eating lobster. The soup with the salad bar was potato, best she has ever had, I tried a spoonful and must agree. If you guys weren't so far from home we would be back, maybe a special occasion, but thanks for filling our stomachs with such delicious food over the years.

This place is out of the way but worth the drive. Food is amazing, service is always great. We love…read morethe salad bar!

Cowboy burger - 5 stars! Sauerkraut & sausage soup - 5…read morestars! Chicken sandwich - 5 stars Homemade BBQ sauce - off the charts. Sweet and amazing. The people - awesome!

100% RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!…read more I & 3 others drive Semi OTR...and always like trying places to eat while out away from normal home things in KS!! Was delivering tanks to Centra Sota Cooperative next door to this place... 4 of Us walked over & loved the place! Plenty of TV's to watch things! Clean entry & floors & nice tables! Not run down one bit!! Very bright signage & good parking lot!! They were busy w/only 2 ladies working...One of which was the Lovely Miss Jenelle O!! Such a Sweet Heart...Cute & Funny!! And sum Pretty Eyes w/nice tattoos!! The fried Mushrooms were FANTASTIC...Very light & the breading was like funnel cake delicious!!! Best any of Us have ever had!! Cheese curds were great & the nachos w/chicken were very flavorful!!! The special of broasted chicken came out as fried chicken, but it was also lightly breaded & not fatty/greasy, was actually really good!!! Beers were cold & kept supplied!! Bloody Mary's were Excellent, very tasty & full of goodies!! They came w/a chaser of beer; which We have nvr had bfor!! Added to the Wonderful evening experienced here!! Have saved this place in My phone & look forward to visiting it again the nxt time I'm close to here!! Bill 620-639-4670

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.

Small little bar/sit down restaurant with very prompt service that never allow your drink to be…read moreunder half full without offering another fill. The restaurant looks very fresh and new with modern decor. Hands down the best walleye I have had. The breading was light and very flavorful. It had a delicious light sauce that it was sitting in that made it literally melt in your mouth. The mashed potatoes are already seasoned to perfection so no extra seasonings needed. My husband sand his sandwich with as delicious but agreed my fish was 12/10!

I was up in Rockford for a boat day with a friend and afterwards she decided to take me to one of…read moreher favorite local spots. It is quite small inside and is definitely not suitable for large groups. I also felt the seating prioritized style over comfort. This is your typical millennial trendy burger joint that serves water with no ice in a small glass, has higher prices for the portions you are getting, and seems to just have one or two people working. Service was a little slow as it picked up around dinner time. For food, I got the dry rub wings and mac n cheese. My friend got a burger and chips and queso. The food is pretty good. I liked the wings, they had quite a kick to them, and the fries and queso were good. I was not impressed with the mac n cheese. Since Rockford is a small town, I am sure this place fills a void with the limited options they have but I also don't need to return.

A great chill place, food, beer, great inside seating and great patio with bar! Worth the drive..read more

I have been going to the red goat since the beginning,times have changed over the year, stoping in…read morethe summer is a must on a nice day,the patrons have rotated to a more chain restaurant crowd ,menu is simple now more like a apple BS,service is always top notch,but it should be for how many workers run around probably will see four different service individuals at ur table during ur meal are drinks,great portions,stiff drinks,great drink and food specials each day so don't forget to ask, comfortable inside and out for drinks,music on sundays is the place to be, place is simpler, more commercial like,the food explains it,everyone use to know your name,not the home town bar with the boy behind the bar that will know everyone,and there dog and there business, but more for the family and for pockets of the establishment owners at the end of the day. I'm never turning down a drink are a seat on the patio anytime soon and neither should you,but don't expect the local meat market to be supplying that must try goat burger,but go and stay for awhile and enjoy yourself, a must and your going back again soon?

Dinner specials start at 5pm. The food we ordered was fantastic. Would go again.. great servive.read more

Nice and cool inside with cold Coke products to drink. I'd never heard of a cheeseburger wrap…read morebefore so I had to try it with fries. Yum! It was good. If you're in Milaca MN or just driving by on your way "up north" - this is a great spot to stop.

Ok, so it's a matter of setting expectations. Defining "Good" is a personal perspective, and today…read morea good "dive bar" with a fantastic chorizo bratwurst was what was craving on our trip to the cabin. The owner is super attentive and helpful, suggesting several options for adults and children from Mac and Cheese to onion rings. Certainly well worth the small detour off the highway to find this hidden gem!

Great food and prices. Enjoy the daily specials. Great service. Comfortable atmosphere.read more

Amazing service! Deb was the absolute best! Highly recommend the burgers and patty melt! Bloody…read moreMary's top notch! Stop on your way up north!