Panera Bread

We stopped in for dinner after a round of golf in Ramsey. Fun bbq joint vibe, casual and homey. The…read moremenu had many options but felt like I needed to try something that was bbq related. We started with cheese curds. Loved that they were batter fried and not breaded. Very tasty and a huge app portion. My entree was the pulled pork sandwich with bbq beans. Everything was very good. Pork had a savory flavor and it was nice and tender. Portions were large. Topped it all off with a Hazy Little Thing beer. Great service. Easy parking. Just off a major road. Great stop.

My husband works for an LTL delivery service and made a couple deliveries to Jellybean and Julia's…read morewhen they were opening their current location. He told me back then that someday we needed to check out J&J's. We love small business, local, non-chain restaurants. I decided to surprise my husband and take him to J&J's for Father's Day. We are empty nesters, so it was just the two of us for lunch. We arrived just after 12 p.m. There was a line out the door, which we expected since it was Father's Day and Sunday lunchtime. We were told it would be a 15-20 minute wait for a table, which we had no issue with. We ended up waiting less than 10 minutes because there was a table available on the patio. The weather was beautiful, and with summer being so short in Minnesota, we like to take advantage of it whenever we can. Our server came to our table shortly after we were seated, but it was long enough that we both had time to decide what we wanted before she arrived. I ordered the Texas Philly, and my husband had the brisket sandwich. We had to wait a while for our food, which we understood given how busy the restaurant was. Others around us were complaining about the wait, and those tables had a different server who was very apologetic about the kitchen being backed up. The hand-cut fries were piping hot and seasoned perfectly. It's so rare to go out to eat and get hot fries, let alone fries that are piping hot. That alone was worth the wait! My husband loved the brisket sandwich, and the Texas Philly was SO good--piled full of meat. We live in the south metro, but it was well worth the 30+ minute drive to get there. We'll definitely be back and will absolutely recommend J&J's to others!

Fun decor

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Main entrance. So awesome.

Phoviet 126 Vietnamese Restaurant

4.4(202 reviews)

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Finally made it out to Pho 126 in Blaine, and it did not disappoint. The broth is rich, deeply…read moresavory, and packed with warm herbal aromatics. They're generous with the meat--every slice was tender and high quality--and the bowl came filled to the brim. The standout, though, was the noodles; perfectly blanched with a distinct, springy chew that held up the entire meal. At $16, the portion and quality make it an incredible value.

My wife and I stopped by Pho Viet 126. She had the sample platter and I went with the vermicelli…read morenoodles with chicken and shrimp. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The decor was nice, the restaurant was clean, and you could tell the staff took pride in helping customers and keeping the tables cleared and ready. Service was solid the whole time. Even though they were busy, the owner still came over to check on us, which I appreciated. Parking wasn't the easiest, but the food more than made up for it. We don't live close, but this is definitely a place we'll make the drive back to.

Seating

12. Phở ĐặC Biệt - (Special Pho Bowl )

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Mock duck 32. Bún Mock Duck

Red Kitchen

4.1(66 reviews)

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This is a simple spot for savory Vietnamese cuisine. You order at the front desk, seat yourselves…read moreand then the food is delivered to your table. They have limited drink selections found in the fridge. Unfortunately, when we were there, they were out of regular soft drinks and had only diet. The restaurant was small with limited seating, so we felt lucky to have a table. The atmosphere wasn't much, but the food was spot on - very flavorful and quite delicious! We had the special pho, the bun bo hue and oyster chicken wings. Everything was super delicious. We would try this spot again!

Smaller space but always busy so you know it's popular. Went on a Sunday afternoon so it was extra…read morepacked, including the parking lot so you might not find parking nearby and might have to park further away to get here. They no longer serve the full menu shown on the screen. Food came out at a good pace given the lunch rush and staff remained friendly and accommodating. You order at the counter then choose your table but since it was busy it was nice that they deviated a little and arranged tables otherwise it wouldn't have worked out.

The dining area

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Front

Potbelly

3.3(20 reviews)

3.0 mi

I think I've found a new favorite at Potbelly. I stopped in for lunch and had the Mama's meatball…read moresandwich today. 5 stars for the sandwich and for the service today. Try the meatball next time you go.

My daughter was in the mood for sandwich and wanted to try this place. The sandwich was delicious!…read moreWe ordered avo turkey with the hot peppers and OMG was it spicy. We walked into the restaurant and went to the line to order the sandwich, he asked us what kinds of toppings to add and then toasted it. There's was some grease on the paper, assuming that was the dressing they used on the sandwich. Also tried the chicken pot pie soup, that was good also. Ambiance was feeling very rustic with the wood and old burner by the entrance.

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Stone Pho

4.1(85 reviews)

0.6 mi

This review was based on the new location, In Brooklyn Park…read moreoff of 252 & 85th They just recently opened less than two weeks ago. Walked in during lunch and was able to get a table right away. Service was quick and efficient. I was very impressed with the stone bowl that came out. It was piping hot throughout the meal, that kept your meat and your noodles soft and tender. The portion on the meat ratio was perfectly for a large size bowl. I was really impressed with the freshness of the rare thinly beef slices. The Summer spring roll (shredded pork with skin) was not one of my best I have had. The grilled chicken rice was wa basic but I must say the chicken portion was seasoned nicely and not dry like most places. not pictured was pandan leaf coffee and Matcha latte. Overall the restaurant did an amazing remodeling to open up the front window space for more natural lights. Definitely will return for items on the menu

My first time at Stone Pho, and it was amazing. The food was nothing short of spectacular!…read moreDefinitely did not disappoint! Service was good and fast. The restaurant is cute and definitely worth stopping in for the amazing food! My daughter ordered the Chicken Low mein and little did we know how big their portions were but it was flavorful and definitely took the rest to go! I was impressed with the Calamari and the Spring rolls! The sauces they have are perfectly paired. I ordered the Stone Pho with additional Beef Ribs! I couldnt finish it, but it was by far the best Pho ive had in MN. Overall Food & Vibe 9.6/10

Inside Restaurant

Truffle Fries

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Thai Tea

Clive's Roadhouse

3.5(151 reviews)

0.5 mi

Nothing really special, but no complaints. Decent food, but fairly typical pub grub. We had a big…read moregroup and they handled us perfectly.

I've been to this location a couple times now. Pretty solid performance. Excellent service and…read morequick on the food delivery. The food is always very well cooked. This time around I went for the Teriyaki Chicken bowl, all around good flavors.

The walkway we can't block.

Avocado Chicken Chop Salad

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Smokey Mountain Chicken Sandwich

Hajime

4.3(331 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great place for happy hour. Enjoyed the food and service. Will be back soon for another HH.read more

Really great fresh sushi. Solid list of speciality rolls, Sushi/sashimi. Great lunch and happy hour…read morespecials. Service was a bit non existent- but honestly the sushi and prices made up for it. Decently large restaurant with plenty of seating as well as sushi bar seating.

More dust! The lights right above the tables!

Pork gyoza

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Lychee Martini! Perfection

The Tavern Grill Blaine

3.3(376 reviews)

0.2 mi

The food and service has always been great, but tonight my friends and I were served by Faith and…read moreshe is truly a treat. very friendly, helpful, and just a joy to talk to. The variety of food is great, you can't pick wrong but I will be back because of the service.

My husband and I stopped into The Tavern Grill in Blaine on a whim one Sunday afternoon. We've…read morenoticed it countless times on our way to Hajime next door, so we figured it was finally time to check it out. The restaurant was understaffed - the bartender was not only running the bar but also serving the entire dining area. We sat at the bar and waited about 10 minutes before being greeted. We also overheard a nearby table voice frustration about the slow service. We're pretty patient, so it wasn't the end of the world, but it was noticeably slow. That said, once we were helped, our server was friendly and attentive. I ordered a Spicy Margarita and my husband went with an Old Fashioned. My margarita was on the weaker side; not bad, just forgettable. My husband enjoyed his Old Fashioned. For food, we tried the Bang Bang Shrimp, Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and the Crab-Stuffed Portabella. The standout was definitely the Bang Bang Shrimp; we both really liked it. The lettuce wraps and stuffed mushroom were fine, just not dishes we'd return specifically for. The overall vibe was calm and low-key, and the staff was kind despite being stretched thin. I'm glad we gave it a try, but it's probably not a place we'll be rushing back to.

Bar area

Walleye Dinner

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Noodles and Company

2.5(68 reviews)

0.6 mi

I like that you can order ahead and then pick up. It makes it very convenient. We like the Pad…read moreThai, Japanese pan noodles, chicken noodle soup, spaghetti and also the macaroni and cheese.

This is what I ordered.,, Penne Rosa…read morePenne noodles in spicy tomato cream sauce, mushrooms, Roma tomato, spinach and parmesan... That was not what I received- as the picture shows, there was no tomato cream sauce- there was no sauce at all- it was dried out crispy penne noodles, one slice of mushroom was found, chicken, with a few spinach leaves- the service was incredibly slow.

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Carol's Restaurant

3.9(276 reviews)

1.4 mi

A very solid breakfast / lunch joint in Blaine. The cheese curds were still cold, but the French…read moretoast sandwich made up for it. It's a cute atmosphere with lots of options. The biggest caveat is the price, with most dishes sitting around $16-$19, even for simple items like a sandwich and fries. That being said, the taste was worth the cost of admission.

My first time here. Met my cousin for a late breakfast. Couldn't be seated until we were both at…read morethe restaurant no big deal understandable. Ordered from the senior breakfast menu which was just enough food. My egg with biscuit and gravy was perfect, my cousin enjoyed her egg Benedict. Ambiance is conservative/dated in need of some repairs to seats

The gift shop entrance

Hot sauces

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Like the places my parents used to take us; comforting.

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Kathryn C.

3 years ago

Your employee Monica Carbin retaliates against customers by finding them on Facebook and sending them harassing messages. As someone who was seeing family back home and picking up a couple of bagels I ran into someone I knew. I thought all was well until I opened up Facebook messages to see Monica acknowledge my appearance in the store and proceeding to send messages about an issue 2 YEARS AGO. Extremely unprofessional. So sad Panera chooses to hire people with unresolved mental health issues to the point where it effects customer service. What are your morals? What does Panera Bread stand for? read more

Kevin S.

6 years ago

Way too slow. 10 minutes to make a smoothly? Yikes. It should only take a minute, 2 at most. Won't be back.

Kyle N.

3 years ago

Mónica Carbin needs to be fired for using information from receipts to track down customers and harass them.

Samir A.

5 years ago

They call me a bitch and their was fighting and they their food is not cook they bad service

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