Appetizer: - Breaded Mushrooms w/ Wasabi Mayo dipping sauce…read more($8). The Breaded Mushrooms are very large, beer battered that creates a thin crunchy shell. Yet, the Wasabi Mayo sauce doesn't complement very well--and if you leave the mushrooms for more than 15 minutes or so, they become soft as the frying oil settles. They're good. Entree: - Steak Dinner w/ Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Garlic Bread, and choice of a side (I chose Asparagus) for $22. First, the Asparagus was thick, seasoned well, crunchy, and perfect. I could eat a plate of them! They proudly proclaim all steaks are from Creekstone Steaks Black Angus. I've never heard of them, but my medium rare 8 oz. NY Strip was chewy and a lacked some marbling which made it dry. The steak should really use a good salting and coarse ground pepper coat before cooking. The steak was cooked a minute past perfect medium rare, but close enough. Still, I NEVER use Steak Sauce, but I did add some Bulliard's Steak Sauce that was on the table. Not really impressed with the steak's pre-cook seasoning. Steak Sauce: Bulliard's Steak Sauce is similar to A1 Steak Sauce, but more Smokey and less acidic. Service: Prompt, friendly, efficient, and attentive. Great! Ambiance: It's a HUGE place with many booths, tables, and seats at the bar. The Bad: their signage outside on the building is not lit, so at night, you may miss it (it's next door to a Sushi place that does have outdoor signage that is lit. Overall: I would say the experience was middle of the road. Affordable prices, plenty of food, but nothing stellar. I may visit again and try something else--and will ABSOLUTELY order the Asparagus!

This is the second time I have eaten at this restaurant. It was not busy either time I went there…read moreand I don't understand how that is so. It must be the best kept secret in Maplewood! I would give it 10 Stars if I could! The food is wonderful! I had the salmon with ravioli. I also had the fried mushroom appetizer. They were some of the best I ever had! I especially liked the wasabi/mayo dip! Way better than the usual ranch dip. The service was excellent! And the price point very reasonable. Portion sizes are perfect! I have not gone away hungry. The first time I took half my entree home to eat the next day. I told my husband about this wonderful place that I had gone to with a friend. I let my husband try my left overs the next day and even warmed up the food was wonderful. He and I went there for lunch. Again it was amazing! Overall, given the quality, price and service it is far better than many of the restaurants in the area. Why is this place not busy???? We will definitely be repeat customers!

We got seated right away, and everyone we encountered was genuinely friendly and welcoming. We also…read moremet Erika, the manager, and despite my obvious affinity for anyone with such an excellent name, she earned the praise on her own. She was warm, pleasant, and took the time to chat with us. The food was SO good. As vegetarians, we had plenty to choose from, which is always appreciated. We tried the focaccia, cheese tortellini, and margherita pizza, and everything was excellent. We even grabbed a pasta dish to go for our teenage son, who gave it his own enthusiastic seal of approval. Our only little gripe: we were excited to see the Caesar salad labeled "VEG," since a truly vegetarian Caesar is surprisingly hard to find. We double-checked with our waitress, and unfortunately the dressing does contain anchovies. Fish is, alas, still an animal. Vegetarian generally means no meat or fish, while lacto-ovo vegetarians still eat dairy and eggs. Definitely not a dealbreaker, but the menu labeling could use a small correction so fellow vegetarians don't get overly excited about their Caesar prospects. The atmosphere was cozy with dim lighting and a really comfortable feel. At one point some questionable country music came on, but the universe apparently heard our distress and the playlist miraculously switched to rock. Crisis averted. Overall, delicious food, lovely service, great atmosphere, and plenty for vegetarians. We'll absolutely be back because the bruschetta still needs ordering. Highly recommend!

Hello my fellow travelers! This fine evening in Stillwater,…read moreI decided to check out Gio's again. Let's just say they did not disappoint in their lack of service. We walked in because the sidewalk board was still out and the sign on the door stated they were open until 10:00 PM. Upon entering, the bartender acknowledged us and then simply continued cleaning. After about 5 minutes, she went to the kitchen and came back out to inform us that they were closing early and we needed to go to another establishment. This is the second time I have been turned away here. Honestly, I would not recommend a restaurant that advertises it is open and then turns paying customers away.

This place was the perfect breakfast/brunch spot. The way the restaurant was laid out was great…read more They have a bar area, a restaurant and a patio with a good flow, but also felt cozy for each type of dining environment. The patio has a view of the lake and a few yard games on the lawn. The food tasted very home style. The breakfast tacos were very filling and the flavors and textures were complimentary. Service was attentive and the staff were all friendly. They have parking outside.

We drove by and were really hungry so we pulled in. We we so glad we did! It is such a quaint…read morerestaurant. They pull off the "at the lake" feel well. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our food came out quickly and was delicious. Makes me want to go back and try more items!

Food was good. Service was good. It wasn't busy so it made food wait time next to nothing.read more

Food was excellent and prices were right. Came on a Friday night for fish fry and in addition to…read morethe usual crowd, there was a huge birthday party. The servers were doing their best to keep things moving, and while our food came out at separate times (spaghetti came out almost 10 minutes before the fish) it at least ensured the food was hot and the server apologized. Fairly accessible space for those using mobility equipment, but not great parking options. Accessible parking is towards the back of the lot.

Meister's is a 5 star place because it's been a local gem for over 75 years and because the food…read morequality never waivers and always hits the spot. My personal favorites are the Burgermeister (with cheese and bacon) and topped with fried onions, the mini corndogs and the mini tacos. Meister's has been a Stillwater constant since 1948, and while other locations have been opened by other family members over the years, there is only one original. This place is cash only and has eclectic/kitschy German decor throughout that makes you feel like you're stepping into a time warp. I will say the bathrooms are pretty small so be prepared!

Love this spot!! The hamburgers are divine, staff is efficient, and the menu is simple. I's a…read morewinning combination.

We stopped in for a beverage and an appetizer on Saturday. Great bartender/server, Jocelyn. Rustic…read moredecor, up north vibe. We had the walleye fingers and they were delicious! Looked at the menu and decided to come back for breakfast on Father's Day. Returned Sunday for breakfast and we're not disappointed. Homemade food was great. Homemade Bloody Mary mix is very good. Jocelyn was back as our server and was great!! They also serve fresh squeezed OJ. Need to try their dinner menu out, looks great. Nice drive up I35 north of Wyoming.

We have been there twice now and staff are amazing. Food very good. Prices very reasonable. Philly…read moresandwich and fries were great. Steak also very good. You should give it a try.

Hidden gem in downtown North Branch. Don't let the outside fool you (looks like old supermarket)…read morethis place is great! Soups and salad dressings homemade, excellent wings and burgers, and tried the appetizer mushrooms which were out of this world (not all breaded like other places, just lightly crisped and seasoned). Super clean, comfy inside, and they have so many big TV's to watch sports. Prices were surprisingly reasonable. Give this place a try!

Great burgers! Friendly staff and atmosphere. We Look forward to having breakfast (weekends only)…read moreas the prices are reasonable & portions are big! We Will return for sure.

New favorite place. Glad we found it. We like to sit outside because it's too loud inside, unless…read morein the dining room. Staff has been friendly and attentive each time. We get the cheese curds everytime. I think the jumbo tater kegs could use a little more flavor or maybe cheese in the inside as well but the rest of my family loves them. Burgers and wings are tasty. Sauces flavors are on point. So far this is our favorite Prime Rib spot to dine. (The other being Nelson's in Clear Water, MN)

This spot was recommended to us so we had to go check it out for our date night. It was slow for a…read moreTuesday night and our food was served fairly quickly. Server was prompt and accommodating. The food was super delicious! I had the buffalo chicken wrap with a side salad and my husband had the Jameson's Irish Whiskey Burger. Both items were packed with flavor, juicy and just amazing! Glad we stopped by.... we'll definitely come again! Go check them out and try for yourself - you won't be disappointed.