Wow! What a great little find off the interstate. I enjoyed the Sicilian sandwich as their lunch…read morespecial. It was so flavorful and on a very soft ciabatta bread, served with FRESH cut fries (enjoyed with a homemade siracha ranch) Service was also friendly and was a nice experience overall!

I gotta tell my brothers and sisters here about a decent feed trough that is situated in the little…read moretown of Buxton, North Dakota. Now, Buxton ain't but a couple of families bigger than 300 population. It's one of the smaller towns that hugs the I-29 corridor between Fargo and Grand Forks. The thing about these tiny Dakota towns is that if you're prospectin' for some vittles, you can strike gold more times than not. Buxton got itself a little gold rush goin' with the BarN & Grill. Buxton's BarN & Grill is a conspicuous fixture along that downtown street called Broadway. Just like Buxton's sister city of Manhattan, you are bound to find digs that'll set your appetite right on ol' Broadway. It may come as a surprise to some city slickers that the BarN & Grill got itself a country motif that makes it look like a red barn. It's a level-headed decision as the red barn is quite visible from many places in town. Diagonal parking'll keep you hitchin' up your ride like the ol' days. Dust off your boots and pull up a stool. Immediately noticeable inside the BarN & Grill is the sheer size of this stately saloon. I suspect every resident of Buxton could fit inside. I envision live music, a dance floor, and smorgasbord offerings... I'd make another trip for that! My trusty sidekick and I sauntered in off the dusty trail to grab a bite. There was a solo tapper keeping the drinks flowin' and he moved like a man on a mission. He pulled us a couple teetotaller specials and threw a couple gazettes at us. I was pleased to see that the prices were right in line with expectations. I decided to set up with some jalapeno poppers and the Haystack quarter-pounder with waffle fries. My buddy settled on a burger with a little more kick. I gotta tell ya... what I got was pleasantly not exactly what I ordered. I got the Haystack, but ol' cookie, in the kitchen, musta peeked out the door and seen a couple healthy lookin' appetites, cuz he pattied up a couple burgers that had to been north o'clock of the 1/3rd pound. He knows his grill, too. That hash slinger wasn't wearing wet boots, that's for sure. My burger came out with a crispy brown outside and a top-tier, 5-star Michelin medium inside. Add to that the hash browns as golden as any prospector could dream of. I cannot see anyone being disappointed at BarN & Grill as long as that mess hall master is spinnin' spatulas! C'mon! The service was great, the food was great, the price was great. All in all, The BarN & Grill was a great find. A delicious, custom grilled burger delivered hot and sizzlin' with a generous side of tater and a drink PLUS the IRS cut in exchange for a Hamilton with a pocket of change? Not too many places can hook an Hombre up for such a reasonable tab. Listen, when you find a place that does it like the BarN & Grill, you gotta keep your charitabilities in range, got it? This place don't ask you to pony up too much of your daily pannings. If you found yourself in any other saloon, you'd be peelin' off an additional rail-splitter for the same grub. BarN & Grill got a runner whose heart is for the cowboy. Do this guy a solid and drop a couple extra flakes in his sluice. Buxton is a classic small town and the residents need a bolsterin'. If you feel like rounding up to your regular dinner budget, you are goona be a hero to the people who tend the fires, c'mon! If you can afford to play, you can afford to pay. Show 'em some love! Be awesome! "Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere and sometimes, in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself" - Unknown

Great food, generous portions, excellent service! Not easy to find mexican food in this area so…read moreI'm happy to have a place somewhat local.

authentic MinMex dishes great food great service eclectic menu nice patio. If you can stand the "ya…read moreyou betca" locals you will enjoy the grub.

The most friendly people on the Northland. Great food, reasonable prices for cocktails! Buck mounts…read moreare fantastic, all local monsters.

No matter how long Im gone, I appreciate coming in and seeing their familiar faces. The Walleye…read moredinner is awesome!

Toasted Frog is our go to date night spot. It is 21+ which is nice! You can get items to go for the…read moreyounger family members (we normally put the order in when our main meals arrive at the table) The margarita pizza is the best I've had in GF! Their fried pickles are the best!!! They have a great drink selection both alcoholic and NA.

Classy pub with delicious burgers and beer. As many reviews suggest, we added an order of the…read morecheesy fried pickles. Service is great. It is requested that we wait to be seated, and we didn't wait long. We were noticed right away and given a table at a window. Ambiance is very nice. Giant exposed timbers can be seen along the ceiling, a giant glass wine vault is on display in the middle of the restaurant, tables and chairs are comfortable. Five stars for service and food.

Got into town and was hungry so headed over to The Hive for the Walleye Dinner - it did not…read moredisappoint! Friendly, efficient service and good food!

Terrible service…read more Throughout our experience, we were not checked on once. She took our order, then it took over 20 minutes to get our food AND our drinks, and drinks were forgotten and we weren't given straws. When our food arrived, we weren't given silverware, and only then could we ask for the things that were forgotten. We watched her go to other tables around ours and check on them and clear their tables as well. I'm not sure if this part is normal-- but when we got our checks, we weren't given any sort of writing utensil to fill out the merchant copy of the receipts. Overall, I would not recommend coming here if you expect to have decent service

The food at Bernie's is very good. The ambience is standard coffee shop style, but clean and nice…read more The service is where they impressed me. GWEN was our server and she was amazing! When you visit, be sure to ask for her section. Highly recommended!

A must go to! We had the biscuits and gravy special and a breakfast sandwich on a croissant. Great…read moreservice and wonderful food. Even got an Orange Almond croissant to go. The croissant for the sandwich was the best I've ever had. The inside is so cute! You can sit at a table or the little bar. Shop for local goods and even take home frozen dinner.

Blue Moose is a Grand Forks institution at this point and delivers great food in an amazing…read moreatmosphere consistently. With a large menu that spans multiple different options you will definitely find something on the menu for even the pickiest of eaters. The service is always on point as well with our server being fast and efficient to both get us seated and take our order. If you are in Grand Forks and want a great dining experience it's hard to beat the Blue Moose.

5 stars for the service every time we've been here! However, the food…read more.... The First time I came to this restaurant after just moving here, it was amazing. Ordered walleye with potatoes au gratin and both were cooked well and tasted great! However, the problem with this place is that it hasn't been consistent. I've ordered the same thing and it was awful. Our most recent visit, we ordered shrimp scampi, potatoes au gratin, and Mac and cheese. The shrimp were sitting in a dish of butter with minced garlic on top of the shrimp.... not cooked in the butter, just laying on the shrimp. The shrimp couldn't be cut with a fork they were so tough. They tasted microwaved. The potatoes I asked to be well done, burnt even. They came out with the cheese not browned and potatoes underneath were cold... not even hot. I politely told our waitress and explained i didn't want to complain. She was amazing and really tried to make it right. She brought us cheesecake that was the best thing I've had there. I really want to give this place another shot, but it's been so inconsistent which is incredibly disappointing.

Specifically asked for 6 small burgers. Charged for 1/3 burgers on them instead. I asked for…read moreconfirmation they confirmed we ordered smalls.... but still got charged for larges... their mistake. Ordered jalapenos poppers, got 4 poppers in the order. What a joke. Had to ask for 2nd drink 3 times before we'r just took our glasses to the bar for refills. What a waste. Im all for supporting local business but... lame. I'll make my own next time.

In TRF for a meeting, went to Schooner after a recommendation. Small, older, "dive bar", but the…read morebest burgers around!! Great service, reasonable prices, fantastic food! I'll be back.

If you want an idyllic adventure in a romantic location, this is the place for you. Winter or…read moresummer, or anywhere in between. The Inn at Maple Crossing is a beautiful 19th century mansion that is set amongst leafy trees besides a beautiful lake. A gorgeous rolling lawn rolls down from the building's rear porch and runs all the way down to the water's edge. You can sip a cool iced tea, or a glass of wine, looking out across the lake at picturesque scenes. Within the Inn itself is a lovely shop, selling a host of trinkets to fine pieces of art, many of which from local artists as well as one of the owners herself, Nancy. Nancy's husband Jim runs the kitchen and you can see his arts major come through in his cooking. Simply put, the food looks and tastes incredible. It is well worth a turn even if you're not staying at the Inn. Jim gives his guests the background and inspiration for his cooking. One evening we were taken on a culinary adventure of southern France, traveling around the coast to northern Italy. The wine, the dishes, the deserts - all wonderful. The bedrooms' decor come straight from a D.H. Lawrence novel or perhaps Mark Twain. White, airy, grand, romantic, bright and clean (important, of course). My wife and I felt like in one day we had been on a full blown romantic vacation for a week. If you're in the area - GO! If you're not in the area, get in the car and GO ANYWAY! This is now one of my favorite spots in the world and we will be back. For sure! On Valentine's Day (Friday night in 2014) they have a 7 course meal accompanied by poetry readings and I think maybe also some musical arrangements. We can't wait to go!!

The Inn at Maple Crossing is a beautiful Bed & Breakfast on the shores of Maple Lake. There are 16…read morerooms, and has a restaurant open to the public for lunch and dinner. (breakfast is reserved for guests) (description from their website sums it up best) Sumptuous fixed-price dinners, by reservation only, evening or Sunday midday, served 19th C. country inn style, like you have just come in on the stagecoach and "this is what we are serving tonight!" Choice of two or three entree, featuring such specialties as London Broil, beef or buffalo sirloins, medallions of pork, stuffed pork chops, Chicken Supreme, chicken Florentine, walleye, parchment salmon, and vegetarian entree by request. The owner/chef Jim, has some real culinary talent. His dishes are always well prepared...and are usually presented with a story of sorts. The perfectly prepared entrees originate from all over the world. Dinner is served, starting with a fantastic salad topped with their famous wild raspberry dressing and a basket of rolls. There is usually a soup course before the main entree as well. I especially like the wild rice soups. A dessert course follows, and is served along with coffee or tea. A nice selection of beer and wines is available as well. Lunches are served daily, you can check the website for more info. Sunday midday meal is classic Chicken dinner. You cannot beat the romantic atmosphere for a special night out with your significant other. The tables are candlelit, with linen tablecloths and napkins. A full four course dinner will run $21 per person plus beverage. The drive from Grand Forks area is about 1 hour to The Inn. My recommendation is to reserve a room for the evening, and make reservations for dinner that night. You will then get the entire "Inn Experience"...and have a great breakfast as well. Enjoy! I give The Innkeepers Jim & Nancy high marks!

Great food excellent service awesome burgers ! Was with a large group all meals were excellentread more

We stopped in with a big family party including rambunctious kiddos and I was so impressed with how…read morethe staff handled our group. They took our orders quickly and didn't bat an eye at the kids running around (not mine!). Beer is dirt cheap. Burgers are good. Oh..and the fried onion rings are delicious. Yum! You can feel the local mirth and rosy cheeks up in here. This is a local favorite. And it's easy to see why. The place is huge and homey. Complete with slot machines and tvs of course. The servers are so friendly and run this place to the ground.