It was my birthday and we were ending a long road trip. We went to RJ's because it was right next to our hotel. From appetizer through dessert we licked our plates clean. One of the best restaurants I've ever experienced. We had the encrusted walleye. I would have kissed their cook if they let me in the kitchen. One of the best restaurant experiences ever. read more

Nasty I was on my way to eat something in this fancy place when suddenly I saw the chef ‍ holding he's Dick on the back of the building taking a piss same time I came inside to order and he went straight to the kitchen cooking but what's curious is he even washed he's hand and I saw everything .. I even wanted to get my food coz he lovely made ‍ nasty people read more

The food for pickup took quite awhile, they were real pricey, and not impressed overall with the food.

We stopped here for lunch while on a business trip in the area. Amazing coconut chicken salad w/ curry vinaigrette dressing and my coworker had the crispy cheddar burger, which he said was also fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

Fantastic service two nights in a row. I had a New York strip the first night and filet the second. The food was delicious and cooked perfectly. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the selections. Don't know if I have ever had a waitress visit my take to ask if everything is ok five times before. GREAT service! This is not a fast food joint so don't expect low prices. $30 a plate for the better selections. Well worth it in my opinion. read more

RJ's American Grill - Really good wine here. Referred to as red zin. - American Near Me - Saint Cloud, Minnesota

The place is so close to the truckstop that you wonder who you'll meet. That's a good thing. But the bad thing is: the prices are WAY out of the trucker's range!! A beer is $6.50 on tap? WTF? And, with everyone trying to eat healthier these days, you'd think that Salmon (or, you know: fish from Lake Superior) might be reasonably priced? Not at RJ's. $23 for a smatteringly small (albeit tasty) piece of overdone salmon on top of schoolhouse-mush rice with a few veggies for color. All tolled, my one-person meal consisting of two tap beers ($13) and the "special" salmon ($23) with tax & tip was $44. When was the last time YOU paid that much to eat at a Truckstop? Mind you, the bartender had a really shapely tush. But she had a face that would wreck a Kenworth. read more

Had a great meal in the bar area and enjoyed the boneless chicken wings. Also had a great kids grilled cheese and a really good prime rib dip sandwich. The chocolate espresso cake was excellent! Overall, one of the best dining experiences in St Cloud MN read more

As a former employee and avid fan of this restaurant, it deserves 5 stars. Jalapeño cream cheese wontons NEVER disappoint.

Horribly overpriced for what the service offers. Prices are more expensive than a night out in downtown Minneapolis. 2 beers and a cocktail totaled $28. Drive a few miles down the road to fine a cheaper option. read more

Quite possibly the most oddly placed restaurant in all of St. Cloud. It is located at a truck stop right off of I-94 at Roosevelt, this is the outskirts of St. Cloud on the way into town from the freeway. We happened to be staying next door for the weekend at the Holiday Inn with a large group but sadly it took us until Sunday to realize it was even there. We went with a huge group for lunch on Sunday before the family started trickling out of town. They were very accommodating of the large group - in fact at the hotel desk we were told "they love large groups over there". This is a pretty big space, tons of seating, a room off to the side where they can pull together a lot of tables, very clean and decorated nicely. I think it is basically brand new. Now on to the menu - surprisingly diverse menu compared to what I've eaten in this part of the country over the last few years. A lot of fresh things - salads and such, great appetizers, not just crappy deep fried frozen foodservice fare. One interesting thing was that the kids' menu had, in addition to a regular crap food you will find on any kids' menu in America like hot dogs and mac and cheese, a kids' beef tenderloin portion. Now how often do you see that? Burgers, sandwiches, entrees, some fancy pizzas (I had shrimp and grilled peaches - and sadly had a hard time getting many of the MN/SD contingent to try it. It was decent, maybe just a little too cheesy. Also had a delicious salad, tried my kid's soup, some sweet potato fries (which had a cinnamon-based seasoning on them), and I tried the fried calamari (which I felt was too "pale" - the breading was maybe underdone or else the oil was really, really fresh which contributes to the fried food being under-browned...the calamari itself was cooked fine. Since it was right after opening I suppose it was probably really fresh oil.) They also have wines by the glass or bottle, and quite a few beers to pick from. The service was decent - not overly fast though. Then again we had close to 30 people in our party. Now life in general tends to be at a slower pace in this part of the country, which I actually appreciate, but several in our party felt like the service was slow and they are Minnesotans. The kids' meals and appetizers came out quickly but then it was a longer wait for the rest of the food. I only noticed one mistake where someone got sweet potato fries instead of regular white fries. The only problem I had was it took multiple requests to get booster seats. All in all, I suppose this place is a little more highbrow than most of the clientele is probably looking for - like I said, it's right at a truck stop. Then again maybe that's a good thing for the truckers - maybe they want good food too. The only other choices at this corner are McDonald's and Subway. This place does not appear to be a chain/franchise restaurant. (That is a good thing in my book.) I think this would be a great option for anyone who lives locally, is staying at the nearby hotels, or is driving across Minnesota and wants to eat something besides crappy fast food since it is so close to the freeway. I give them 5 stars based on their genre - comparable in style to say, a Chili's or Applebee's only 1000 times better food and not a chain; also based on their location - it can be hard to get a good meal outside of a major city in the Midwest. read more

If you can find this place then you will think you are in any major metro or suburban area eating at a place similar to CRAVE...then you will walk outside and realize you are in a truck stop on the outskirts of St. Cloud. This place is great. The food is unbelievable. The prime rib sandwich is really good and there are "grown up" versions of mac and cheese and grilled cheese that are good as well. Something as simple as a reuben is also suggested. I would highly recommend this spot for a good dinner on your way up north, if you are bumming around St. Cloud, or if you are looking for a good date night...so long as you blind fold your date as you approach the entrance of the long lines of semis. read more

Wow! Wow! Wow! Passing thru and saw the reviews on RJ's and decided to stop. We are so thrilled that we did! We decided on appetizers because they sounded amazing. The Tenderloin bites were grilled to perfection, the flavor and sauce were spot on! The Jalapeño wontons absolutely did not disappoint! Great flavor and the sauce was the perfect compliment! We also selected the Walleye Fingers, yum! Then we finished up with Creme Brûlée which was probably one of the best I have had in a long time! The restaurant is located in a strip mall behind a truck stop but you step in to a high class and fabulously designed bar and grill. Our waitress, Bailey, was so sweet, very attentive and did not steer us wrong on our selections! The selection on the menu looks amazing and if it is anything like their appetizers then this should be a MUST to eat at! read more

Best restaurant in St. Cloud! I had the prime rib sandwich and it was awesome! Other people in my party had the club which looked so good I think I will have to get that next. Looks are deceiving, this place is classy and delicious. This place is literally situated in a truck stop, that part is no lie. Really. There it is. But it's right off of 94 which can be super convenient. read more

This place is a great atmosphere. The employees are professional and polite. I've always had great food here. I wish they opened up the menu a little larger. They make great dishes w fresh ingredients rich in flavor. The prices are kind of on the higher side for the main dishes and average for burgers and sandwiches. The salmon and ribeye are my favorite, but I'll take just about anything on the menu ! Good job guys. Expand the menu and step out. read more

We stopped both times on our way through St Cloud and the food was delicious. The wait staff was friendly and very helpful.

Absolutely wonderful, the steak tips and spicy penne pasta were outstanding!! Only thing i wasn't a fan of was the house salad, they used lots of obscure greens that were like chewing grass...and some bites were slightly bitter. read more

First its in a strip mall,that shares a common drive with the Pilot truckstop.The food was good,and the staff was nice. If they was opened for breakfast,I would stop going to NELSON BROTHERS ,in Clearwater! read more

Took a tip from a friend and he was spot on. Nice place hiding in the corner of a strip mall. Had the fish tacos "not one of my usual choices " and was very happy. Tasty and they filled me just right. read more

Great food, horrible location! It's literally behind a truck stop so it's hard to find and the surroundings aren't great but the food, service, and atmosphere are great. This may be the best food in St. Cloud. The cream cheese wontons are awesome, as were the burgers and steaks that our group had. The service was outstanding as they took care of a large group with a lot of kids. The kids pizzas were huge and all of the kids meals include a drink and a nice sized dessert (two cookies and ice cream drizzled with chocolate sauce and M&M's). Everyone enjoyed the meal and we'll definitely be back next time we're in town. Great find! read more

Good food, good service. A bit pricey for St Cloud, but the food and service were on point. The beer selection, however, definitely needs some work. read more

Ordered the fish and chips with a fulton seasonal ipa. The food was delicious and the beer phenomenal. Sampled the walleye fingers as well and they were very good. A nice stop on the way to rural MN. Would definitely itely eat here again given a choice. read more

One of our favorite restaurants in St. Cloud. Love the contemporary comfortable atmosphere. Menu has some interesting items like Thai Shrimp and Peach Pizza and the Cheddar Burger. The cheddar cheese melts out in a cool way and is yummy. We have tried a number of items and have always been pleased. We take guests there frequently because of the ambiance, menu and it it out of the busy area of St. Cloud. They have a nice closed meeting room too for groups. read more

Fast service. Food was good to excellent. We planned on ordering a steak but price was pretty high.

Service was perfect, atmosphere was great and the food was really good. I had the sausage penne and it was really good, although I usually like slices of sausage compared to ground sausage. My gf got the prime rib and it was cooked to perfection, throw in the au gratin potatoes and asparagus and she enjoyed it!! Our server, Amber, was engaging and friendly and did a great job. read more

No complaints here. The apple pear salad was wonderful and served with a nicely toasted slice of bread. So good I was tempted to ask for another. The honey citrus salad dressing was just the right mix of tang and sweet. My date had a hamburger that was done just right and the bun was delicious. A hamburger is a hamburger unless the bun stands out. Serving sizes just right. Good wine list. Great service. Quiet enough to carry a conversation, but we ate kind of early as we were passing thru town on a long drive. Not sure how loud it gets once the bar scene starts later in the evening. I'd definitely come back read more

We have eaten at RJ's multiple times and never been disappointed. Great food and superb service. Don't be turned off by the location (in strip-mall, next to a truck stop). My favorite St. Cloud restaurant. read more

This place is phenomenal! Some of the best food we have had!!! We work all over the USA for our job, and RJ's is AWESOME, the wife and I both had the Walleye and boy am I glad, we damn near licked the plates clean!!! This a true gem in St.Cloud, We both highly recommend RJ's. When we are working in the area again, we will eat here 10 stars in our opinion read more

RJ's American Grill - American Near Me - Saint Cloud, Minnesota

5.0 star rating 12/9/2012 Edit » Seen it since it opened finally my wife and I had dinner last night. What a great dinner, everything was excellent. Will make it a regular go to place to eat! The previous experience date was off, it was 12/9 and the rest of the comments stand for that day. 12/14/12 We decided to go again to this great restaurant and have dinner, My wife wanted the Prime Rib, I got a burger. Things were a little off this time, the Nachos were drown in salsa but still good, My Wife's Prime Rib large cut was cooked perfect for her, but 2 bites in she almost broke her tooth on a chunk of bone. She ate the rest of the meat, but even for prime rib there was a lot of fat. She wasn't all that happy after the bone experience. I mentioned it to the waitress, who was great by the way, and she talked to the cook. He told her it's the way its butchered and not their fault oh well give them a dessert. Perhaps true, but a lacksidasical attitude just doesn't cut it. Texas roadhouse has better Customer Service, I mean they still billed us for the Prime Rib, not that I was asking for it to be removed, but you think they might have done it a little different. Texas Roadhouse, Grizzly's, just about anyone else would have taken it off the check. Oh well read more

Okay, I thought it would look like a truck stop...the Pilot Truck stop is not attached just by parking lot. Great atmosphere, good food and waitress was fun. I had the pork chop and my husband had the prime rib. I would go back. read more

Food is good, fast service price is expensive diner for 2 about 60 dollars overall 4 starts

Service and prices were great. The Thai shrimp and roasted peach pizza was something new for us and the flavored worked especially with the hint of heat. Also enjoyed the house chopped salad. Good selection of draft IPAs. read more

Excellent service- solid, consistent menu- priced a little high for what you are getting, especially in relation to appetizers

I have never been disappointed with their food or beverage. Whether you are in the mood for a burger or fine dining they will have something for every appetite. Last evening special was seared scallops over mashed root vegetables and grilled Brussel sprouts. AMAZING! I wish they offered it on their menu full time. The location is the only downfall. read more

Service was excellent, along with food. Was in town on business and saw place at back end of strip mall while fueling up. Stayed close by, would recommend. read more

Very good place. The bourbon burger was amazing and I have had a lot of burgers, all over the country. This is definitely my number 2 burger on my list. Locals, make sure you enjoy this place. 1. Fathers Office- LA 2. RJ's- St.Cloud 3. Beaker and Grey-Miami Who would have thought. read more

This was a terrible experience. Charged for the wrong order causing two transactions totaling almost 200$... not to mention our to-go order was poorly made and sloppily prepared. I paid 30 dollars for a "top sirloin" which tastes WORSE than an 8 dollar one you'd buy and prepare yourself from Walmart. Do not fall prey to the dim lights, jazz music, and fleet of Mercedes in the parking lot. I've been in industry (humbly) for a few years during college and I can assure you there are much smarter places to spend your money. They basically are Applebee's in a granite city mask. Old-aged locals love the place because there high menu prices make it seem like an 'exclusive spot', but at the end of the day the windows are covered with blinds for a reason : in attempt to hide the pilot gastation riddled with recovering meth addicts & an ocean of white semi trucks. read more

We had a family gathering with everybody having lots of questions.The wait staff was attentive, fun, efficient, super pleasant! I had the best food I have had in the St. Cloud area! The presentation of the WS burger was awesome! Portions could have easily been split, We all took leftovers home. DELISH! read more

Awesome hidden gem. Great food and relaxed atmosphere. Service was quick and cordial. A lot to choose from and went the shrimp burger. Sounds kind of simple but ended up being a great choice. Give it a try, well worth it. read more

Simply the best omelette I have ever eaten. (A Denver Omelette.) There was a yummy potato dish on the side, and excellent service. The desserts looked wonderful, but I could hardly finish my main dish without exploding, so didn't order one. I wish I lived nearby so I could visit again and again! read more

My favorite place for great everything. I love their specials. As an employee I get tired of the menu after 5 months but the specials and.the quality of all of our items never gets old. Literally it is all good and worth your time to stop in and.taste. read more