Restaurants in Apple Valley

“Their pizzas are priced great, ready super fast and so good!!”

“just ate at the location in apple valley - absolutely amazing. fresh and so so good”

“Awesome local Vietnamese restaurant. We always get just different variants of pho and it’s always phenomenal. The portions are very big and the ingredients all taste fresh.

The only complaint I have is that the water they serve tastes kinda weird.”

“Super clean, super friendly people and great food!!! Got sesame chicken and pad thai and even our super picky teen ate, in fact he took most of my chicken instead of just the rice! Will be back for sure thanks!!!!!”

“Very fast & efficient service. They greeted me with a smile and I was on my way, with an amazing cookie :) i LOVE the cheesecake cookies❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥”

“Celebrated 2 Birthday’s and the food was fabulous. Started with a Blooming Onion which was very good. Shrimp skewers on seasoned rice was excellent along with fresh green broccoli and a salad which I took home. Portions are big. Enough for a second meal.And a complimentary ice cream sundae. Fresh made rolls were excellent as well. Service was superb. Fun place to celebrate any occasion The other 3 people at our table enjoyed the shrimp, 6 oz filet and salmon. Will definitely be returning. Very attentive staff!”

“Never heard of this place. Definitely will be back. Truffle fries are excellent. North East style pizza. Next time i want to build my perfect cheese steak and get dessert”

“Absolutely delicious food and the friendly staff makes the place complete We are lucky to have this place near us”

“Best, freshest sushi south of the river hands down. Not even close.”

“Always great service! See you next time!”

“Yesterday my family celebrated my retirement with a family lunch at my favorite restaurant - Red Robin in Apple Valley. Most of the group had never been to a Red Robin but they are now big fans just like me. The food was exceptional, Heather (our server) was fantastic, and even though we were the only ones who knew it was a special occasion, we were treated to the highest level of customer service! Heather and everyone involved in our visit made my day. Thank you so much!”

“Service was excellent! Ordered for 40+ people for an office meeting. Food was ready for pickup and Quality was not sacrificed due to such a large order. Thank you!”

“Our server, Avery was a delight. She was attentive and friendly. My husband had a bacon cheeseburger that was cooked to temp and reportedly tasty. I had a chicken Philly with sweet potato fries; it packed in some real deliciousness. Saturday bingo pulls in the people but didn’t take over the atmosphere.”

“My new go to sandwich place!! Tasted so fresh and the cookies tasted like they were freshly baked!!”

“Great ramen. Nice atmosphere but the lovely woman working the front made our day. She recognized my daughter was having a rough day and treated her with such kindness, she came around the counter and helped her choose what she wanted and gave her a squeeze. Our food was brought out right away and then Cat I think her name was hugged my crying daughter and whispered something to her and gave the stressed, short fused momma a hug too. Thank you for your kindness and reminder that I needed a little more patience. We will be back on a better day!”

“Really good food”

“We are not from here, we are fr Oi I'm from Toronto, and we are here to visit families. Every time we are here, we always have to go to Famous Dave for lunch or dinner.”

“My late father used to ask me to pickup some sliders for him, and I’d always oblige him. Haven’t changed a bit. Something about cooking the meat on onions that makes the magic. If you’re worried about the fat and calories, you’ve gone to the wrong restaurant.”

“Great food and friendly staff!!!”

“I love coming to Cowboy Jacks in Apple Valley! The staff is amazing and I love the food and happy hour specials. I also want to give a shout out to one of the managers, Calvin who intervened when he saw a man at the bar harassing me. I didn’t even have to ask him, but he could tell I was uncomfortable and asked the man to leave. It is so refreshing to go to a bar where the staff truly cares about the well-being of their customers! Great work to this whole team! I will most definitely be back!! ?”

“Their food is decent, and they offer a good selection that rarely gets old, as they frequently update their menu. The service can be a bit inconsistent, but the staff is friendly. The seating is unique, and overall, they provide decent food.”

“I went to Dennys today. May 16th at 4:45 pm Got a cup of coffee to go from a very nice and beautiful brunette waitress. I used the the rest room and on my way there she asked me if I wanted cream and sugar, i said no thank u, came out, and she said coffee was on the house, Wow! That really made my day. I thought of her and Dennys each and every sip of coffee. I live in Chan , but I will make the drive back again. Thanks a bunch. Rog”

“they are very good with social distancing and cleanliness measures. Reliably accurate beverages, and mine can be complicated. Staff is very friendly and helpful.”

“I was in the neighborhood and recommended by a friend to try out this restaurant. I ordered the noodle salad with prawns, and it was delicious. My friend was happy with her beef pho. Will come back to try out other dishes in the menu. The restaurant is spacious and pleasant.”

“I went to meet a friend today at Apple Valley Perkins. The lot was full. I am disabled. Both senior citizen spots were filled. Three of us got there about the same time so we pulled into spots next to the senior citizen spots. One of the cashiers (long gray hair)came out throwing her arms up in the air and motioning for us to leave. I rolled down my window and she hollered, "THOSE AREN'T PARKING SPOTS!! THERE AREN'T ANY LINES!" She motions like she was making lines on the pavement The other two cars LEFT! I stayed ONLY because I was meeting a friend. SERIOUSLY? This is how you treat your customers? My friend showed up and she parked where I was going to park. The hostess was on the phone so she didn't control the parking. A while later, she came around to all the tables asking who owned the white vehicle out in the lot. We frequent Perkins a lot and have parked in those spots before with no problems. A walk from Petco is a little to much. Especially for a disabled person.”

“Great first time experience & delicious food! My kids & I were searching for a place to have a late dinner and ended up at The Tavern. We were quickly greeted & seated, our waiter was super attentive to us, and the food was amazing! We had the walleye, juicy lucy and (grilled) chicken pasta Alfredo. Will definitely go back for a date night to try some cocktails with my husband.”

“First time visit there and a friendly cashier guys. It’s cleaning site . We both are enjoying our late lunch . Thank you”

“Celebrating dad’s birthday! Mark was our server. He was awesome! Food was amazing. Thanks for the great night!”

“Excellent food and an entertaining show when you order the hibachi! The food is really good - everything from the soup to the meats to the very flavorful rice! Friendly staff and a convenient location. :)”

“The lattes are made perfectly. The coffee is robust without being strong and bitter. The atmosphere, location and prices are right.”

“Most Irish restaurants in this area only serve corned beef and cabbage on or around St. Patrick's Day. Here you can get it year round, and it is excellent.”

“I just wanted to say Thank you for the wonderful food that was catered by Rascal's Restaurant. The food was delicious and it was presented beautifully. You really made my husband's Celebration of Life so special!!!”

“Cause it's a good, clean, responsible family type environment”

“Food is phenomenal! Not a one and done!!”

“Fresh new store and new look with a great location. Plenty of staff for the lunch rush. Sandwich was made perfectly. I highly recommend.”

“The food was delicious and the service was wonderful! The kids menu accommodated my more picky eaters and the regular menu had tons of options. Birria tacos- yes please! Took everything in me to not drink the salsa 😋”

“A local Rochester, MN restaurant chain -now branching out to a new location- Newt’s (Apple Valley) brings everything we love about the Rochester locations (GREAT burgers, beers, and unlimited popcorn!) to our little corner of the Metro. We were stoked when we heard Newt’s had arrived, and our first visit there certainly delivered. The food and atmosphere were excellent. Great service too! Welcome to our neighborhood Newt’s. We wish you much success here in Apple Valley, MN. Keep it up.”

“Went today for the first time and it was so delicious ! Friendly service and fair prices ! I will be going again soon ! Also breakfast all day available and if you just want a pancake or one item there are side order options ! Love the decor and seating available inside and outside as weather permits . Friendly staff and clean bathrooms.”

“We had such a great experience at the Apple Valley punch pizza the other night! Thank you for a great dinner and making my son’s day!”

“Delish! Fresh ice cream and agua frescas were awesome!”

“Rita’s Italian ice in apple valley is the absolute best in Minnesota. Their treats are always delicious and the staff are always so friendly. The owner Julia is so kind and friendly. She is very communicative and is always willing to make our requested flavors for us. She is the best. The water ice is just like it is in Pennsylvania and it is always a wonderful treat for us. My go to treat is usually a gelati with Mint chocolate chip cream ice and vanilla soft serve. It’s the best! Thank you apple valley Rita’s! And thank you Julia especially.”

“I absolutely LOVE El Super Taco!! Their Super Espada is amazing, along with everything else! If your in the mood for Mexican food this is definitely the place to go!!”

“Amazing shakes and teas! Great variety of flavors. Something to please everyone!”

“With so many fast food sandwich shops around, I want to tell you, try firehouse in AV. The food is fresh and prepped perfectly, the staff are always efficient and it tastes fantastic! They had me at first bite!”

“Greg was working last night, 5/15/25. He was working alone. 4 of us came in about 8p. He was waiting on a guest. He was so friendly and engaging. He was cool as a cucumber dealing with the 3 kiddos making choices. He was not even rattled when on of the kiddos asked for stuff on the side. Greg is a great employee!!”

“Hadn't tried them before, so stopped in on a whim because I was tired of the usual go-to choices I usually pick. Got the Hunan beef and sesame chicken. Both were VERY good, and the portions were/are huge! Seriously, I'm a fairly big guy and I could easily get 2-3 servings (with rice) out of one entree. Will definitely go back to try out more of their menu.”

“The food was absolutely amazing, so flavorful and delicious. The shop is extremely clean, and the ingredients look very fresh. I am actually so sad that I do not have Hawaii Poke Bowl in my hometown, I would be eating it every day. I would definitely recommend eating here.”

“Best bar in Apple valley!!!!”

“We got the Chicago style and it was perfect. The sauce had a really good flavor and I really liked that the crust wasn’t super thick and not dried out and had flavor.”

“Great pizza, crust, sauce, toppings are all quality stuff. Fast, friendly service. Very clean restaurant. Definitely coming back!”

“This Caribou opens earlier than many locations. The inside is very nice and comfortable. It's clean, too. Like just about every Caribou, the service here is fast and friendly.”

“Online ordering was easy providing options to make changes to ingredients if desired. Pizzas were ready at time requested and baking instructions made it easy peasy. It was all good!”

“This place has been consistently great. The staff and food are top notch. The menu is very much focused on the proven menu items they know they make well. Great sauce they make to go with that toast though.. don’t forget the lemonade!”

“Portion sizes were huge. Food was good. Restaurant could use a little refresh as in painting. Staff was super friendly. You definitely won’t leave hungry. The massaman curry and pork egg rolls were amazing.”

“Your employees were helpful and the service was excellent. I didn't catch her name, but the gal behind the cashier brought me a fresh cup of coffee without me asking. She deserves to be rewarded in some way. I was meeting a colleague for an important meeting and the seating area was perfect for us.”

“It was all good except for the 2 people (one server one back person) talking very loudly by the kitchen , they were almost yelling. It east. Friendly conversation just really loud. All in Spanish so I dont know what it was about.”

“I love that this is not a franchise coffee shop. Their atmosphere is pretty unique and their coffee is really tasty! They extended working hours until 5 pm now. However, I would recommend to come for coffee in the morning as it is usually better. It depends who the barista is too! Last time I came at 2 pm and my cappuccino tasted exactly like brewed coffee with cream (why did I pay for my drink as a cappuccino? There was no foam whatsoever!) When I got to the coffee shop, the cashier was busy taking a phone order . Despite of 2 idling baristas, I had to wait for 5 min before anybody would start taking my order.”

“This review is long overdue! The ladies are always sweet and seem to be in a good mood. However, today 5/31/26 put me over the edge and made my day! Check out the picture! Fantastic! The little things ALWAYS matter!!”

“I stayed close to the East China while going to college. Once a week I would buy their Kung Pao Combo and enjoy it for two days! Absolutely delicious!! Very pleasant family owned business!”

“they are very good with social distancing and cleanliness measures. Reliably accurate beverages, and mine can be complicated. Staff is very friendly and helpful.”

“Great food and great service.

The only complaint I have is that I've had Hey Baby (Drop it to the floor) by Pitbull feat. T-Pain stuck in my head since I heard it in there this morning when I got my sandwich. It was a good sandwich though.”

“I love the sandwiches! I just wish they could deliver to the area near the Westview Elementary School. Owners, is this a possibility someday??”

“I came in to restaurant about 45 minutes prior to closing. Staff was doing cleanups for closing but were still willing to fulfill my order. (I decided to take it to go instead of dining in. My choice.)

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“The ice cream is rich and delicious. The servers are always nice.”

“Morning crew always delivers without fail! Big shout out to the kitchen staff for the consistently hot and fresh food, also Rachel, Caroline, Grace, and the other amazing ladies and gents who help kick off my day!”

“The person taking our order seemed a bit confused with a straight forward, nothing fancy order. Maybe just having a bad moment. We will return. Bagels were good.”

“love their food. nice people too!”

“Ordered a chicken burrito. Very tasty. Fajitas are crisp and flavorful. I like how they remix the ingredients before rolling the burrito. A little more chicken and cheese would be nice. The chips and queso is out of this world. New to the area will be back”

“I went to meet a friend today at Apple Valley Perkins. The lot was full. I am disabled. Both senior citizen spots were filled. Three of us got there about the same time so we pulled into spots next to the senior citizen spots. One of the cashiers (long gray hair)came out throwing her arms up in the air and motioning for us to leave. I rolled down my window and she hollered, "THOSE AREN'T PARKING SPOTS!! THERE AREN'T ANY LINES!" She motions like she was making lines on the pavement The other two cars LEFT! I stayed ONLY because I was meeting a friend. SERIOUSLY? This is how you treat your customers? My friend showed up and she parked where I was going to park. The hostess was on the phone so she didn't control the parking. A while later, she came around to all the tables asking who owned the white vehicle out in the lot. We frequent Perkins a lot and have parked in those spots before with no problems. A walk from Petco is a little to much. Especially for a disabled person.”

“I stayed close to the East China while going to college. Once a week I would buy their Kung Pao Combo and enjoy it for two days! Absolutely delicious!! Very pleasant family owned business!”

“My new go to sandwich place!! Tasted so fresh and the cookies tasted like they were freshly baked!!”

“Most Irish restaurants in this area only serve corned beef and cabbage on or around St. Patrick's Day. Here you can get it year round, and it is excellent.”

“100% omg top notch service and amazing delightful touch of sweetness to our area! Pistachio cupcake is my fav for now can't wait to have another or several”

“I absolutely LOVE El Super Taco!! Their Super Espada is amazing, along with everything else! If your in the mood for Mexican food this is definitely the place to go!!”

“I love coming to Cowboy Jacks in Apple Valley! The staff is amazing and I love the food and happy hour specials. I also want to give a shout out to one of the managers, Calvin who intervened when he saw a man at the bar harassing me. I didn’t even have to ask him, but he could tell I was uncomfortable and asked the man to leave. It is so refreshing to go to a bar where the staff truly cares about the well-being of their customers! Great work to this whole team! I will most definitely be back!! ?”

“I have eaten there about six times and I have always had delicious food and great service!”

“The ice cream is rich and delicious. The servers are always nice.”

“Celebrated 2 Birthday’s and the food was fabulous. Started with a Blooming Onion which was very good. Shrimp skewers on seasoned rice was excellent along with fresh green broccoli and a salad which I took home. Portions are big. Enough for a second meal.And a complimentary ice cream sundae. Fresh made rolls were excellent as well. Service was superb. Fun place to celebrate any occasion The other 3 people at our table enjoyed the shrimp, 6 oz filet and salmon. Will definitely be returning. Very attentive staff!”

“I love that this is not a franchise coffee shop. Their atmosphere is pretty unique and their coffee is really tasty! They extended working hours until 5 pm now. However, I would recommend to come for coffee in the morning as it is usually better. It depends who the barista is too! Last time I came at 2 pm and my cappuccino tasted exactly like brewed coffee with cream (why did I pay for my drink as a cappuccino? There was no foam whatsoever!) When I got to the coffee shop, the cashier was busy taking a phone order . Despite of 2 idling baristas, I had to wait for 5 min before anybody would start taking my order.”

“Very fast & efficient service. They greeted me with a smile and I was on my way, with an amazing cookie :) i LOVE the cheesecake cookies❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥”

“A local Rochester, MN restaurant chain -now branching out to a new location- Newt’s (Apple Valley) brings everything we love about the Rochester locations (GREAT burgers, beers, and unlimited popcorn!) to our little corner of the Metro. We were stoked when we heard Newt’s had arrived, and our first visit there certainly delivered. The food and atmosphere were excellent. Great service too! Welcome to our neighborhood Newt’s. We wish you much success here in Apple Valley, MN. Keep it up.”

“My server asked the manager to come to our table since we had some food allergies. He knew exactly what to recommend so we could get something without worrying. This is my 2nd time here, and I have been impressed with the service both times”

“I went to meet a friend today at Apple Valley Perkins. The lot was full. I am disabled. Both senior citizen spots were filled. Three of us got there about the same time so we pulled into spots next to the senior citizen spots. One of the cashiers (long gray hair)came out throwing her arms up in the air and motioning for us to leave. I rolled down my window and she hollered, "THOSE AREN'T PARKING SPOTS!! THERE AREN'T ANY LINES!" She motions like she was making lines on the pavement The other two cars LEFT! I stayed ONLY because I was meeting a friend. SERIOUSLY? This is how you treat your customers? My friend showed up and she parked where I was going to park. The hostess was on the phone so she didn't control the parking. A while later, she came around to all the tables asking who owned the white vehicle out in the lot. We frequent Perkins a lot and have parked in those spots before with no problems. A walk from Petco is a little to much. Especially for a disabled person.”

“I love coming to Cowboy Jacks in Apple Valley! The staff is amazing and I love the food and happy hour specials. I also want to give a shout out to one of the managers, Calvin who intervened when he saw a man at the bar harassing me. I didn’t even have to ask him, but he could tell I was uncomfortable and asked the man to leave. It is so refreshing to go to a bar where the staff truly cares about the well-being of their customers! Great work to this whole team! I will most definitely be back!! ?”

“Every time I come here the staff is working incredibly hard and efficiently. I have never experienced them being out of any ingredients, which has been a consistent issue at other chipotles in the area for me.”

“This place has been consistently great. The staff and food are top notch. The menu is very much focused on the proven menu items they know they make well. Great sauce they make to go with that toast though.. don’t forget the lemonade!”

“The person taking our order seemed a bit confused with a straight forward, nothing fancy order. Maybe just having a bad moment. We will return. Bagels were good.”

“It was all good except for the 2 people (one server one back person) talking very loudly by the kitchen , they were almost yelling. It east. Friendly conversation just really loud. All in Spanish so I dont know what it was about.”

“Apple Valley location off of Pilot Knob Rd. Terrible service. Employees rude. Restaurant out of a lot of items. Overcharged for something and when staff was asked about it, did nothing to change it, saying that's how they were taught by manager. Restaurant was also extremely dirty (kitchen area very messy, garbage overflowing and on floor in dining area. For a new store, it was a disaster. Won't be back for a very long time, if ever. Definitely won't be recommending to others.”

“Morning crew always delivers without fail! Big shout out to the kitchen staff for the consistently hot and fresh food, also Rachel, Caroline, Grace, and the other amazing ladies and gents who help kick off my day!”

“My late father used to ask me to pickup some sliders for him, and I’d always oblige him. Haven’t changed a bit. Something about cooking the meat on onions that makes the magic. If you’re worried about the fat and calories, you’ve gone to the wrong restaurant.”

“Rachel is my new favorite bartender! We met her last week on a crazy night (NFL Draft), and she remembered our drinks when we came back! She is an absolute treasure and I look forward to visiting her for many more weeks to come.”

“The staff are always friendly! But, we have a nearly 100% fail rate on our simple order. Most recent was today. Ordered an only ketchup and onion cheeseburger and got no cheese and no onion. Who orders a cheeseburger with no cheese? That’s a hamburger. I can’t even with that logic and not worth the drive back.”

“Portion sizes were huge. Food was good. Restaurant could use a little refresh as in painting. Staff was super friendly. You definitely won’t leave hungry. The massaman curry and pork egg rolls were amazing.”

“Not only is this the most beautiful coffee shop I’ve been to in the South Metro but it was created with wonderful purpose, employing wonderful staff! They have special needs and food allergies all kept in mind with an abundance of selections like dairy free milks, and the gluten free treats are always stocked and taste fabulous. It’s both a quiet place to work or a fun spot to meet friends. *Notice the details when you’re here like the *Constellation* on the ceiling above the fireplace when you walk in, soft rubber floors, sound quieting walls…even better- Constellation is located on Galaxy Ave ;) Very special. It’s now my go-to! And Carrie is a rockstar!!”

“Everything was delicious. I'm definitely coming back.”

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