50 Best American Restaurants near Brooklyn Center

“Great for parties or hang with a group of guys“

“We came here to celebrate a friend's new car purchase, and it was a delightful place to have dinner. The employees were very attentive and Culver's always delivers quality. The portions are reasonable enough that you are comfortable instead of full, with room for dessert. The caramel cashew sundae has been a favorite since childhood. The manager checked on us and everything was great.“

“We went ok expectations, but they surpassed that. Quinn our server got us a quiet spot and very friendly and patient.
We had to wait for our food for a little bit, but when it came, everything was hot and very good! Best we've had at any Denny's. We Highly recommend it!“

“There have been some negative reviews about this ihop, which is unfortunate, as we have been here multiple times and have always had a pleasant experience. The dining room is clean and even when they were busy, we were well attended to. The food is always fresh, servers are polite and friendly, food is brought out quickly and is always consistent in its quality. Don’t pass this by if you’re in the mood.“

“My friend and I had an incredible time at Owamni. My compliments to the chef. Truly one of a kind experience. The food was outstanding from start to finish ( presentation, flavor profile, texture, all natural and full of character). There’s not a place that’s more unique than Owamni in Minnesota, in my opinion . I highly recommend this establishment, and I wish you prosperity and success.“

“So good! Excellent customer service and the food is to die for! 100% recommend this restaurant to all my friends and family!“

“We held our company Christmas Party at their beautiful restaurant and had such a great time! The staff were so attentive and wonderful to interact with throughout the whole evening! We ordered an array of food and our employees couldn’t stop talking about how fantastic the prime rib and KFC (Korean fried cauliflower) were! The talk around the shop about this event and the delicious food went on for days! We all had such a great experience from start to finish. They made it so easy to plan, set up, host and tear down. We would highly recommend anyone looking to host a party to come here! Now if you are just looking for a bite to eat for a date night or family night out, they also have you covered. No matter what plans you have this is the spot to be! A huge thanks to Lake and Irving for all they did for us and a massive thank you to Chris the chef! That meal was better than we could have ever expected!“

“Great food! Great service! Exceptional kitchen management!“

“Ryan was the absolute best server that I have encountered in my life! I have an anaphylaxis food allergy. He was so on top of making sure that whatever I ordered wasn't going to be an issue. He checked with the head chef 3 different times about different entrees, so I could have the best experience. We are from out of town and will definitely be back due to the great service provided. Ryan, thank you so much for being so attentive in regards to my allergy. Tonight's experience made your restaurant, one I will always recommend.“

“This is one of our favorite places, we make sure to come every month for the bloody of the month. Today I had the breakfast tacos and old fashion, amazing food and drinks. Our waitress was fantastic super nice and conversational we’ll be lifetime customers. Mags our waitress was amazing - promote ahead of peers give her annual bonus. ✨“

“Food was great!! Jackie was our server and was amazing! Fantastic service and fantastic food! ❤️“

“Myself and four friends were in Minneapolis for a few days on a visit from Ireland and had breakfast here a few times. Food was delicious. Great choice on the menu. Service was brilliant. Staff friendly and efficient.“

“Classic diner comfort with a modern update on the menu. Lots of great cocktail and beer options, but not so many that it’s not kid friendly. Have been here twice now, and both times food and service has been excellent.“

“Great staff. Plenty of menu selections with weekly specials. We've become regulars. Going back tonight.“

“Matt's Bar is a very cozy classic bar that has stories ingrained into the wood. The juicy Lucy deserves all the hype, I tried it for the first time on my 34th birthday and stuck my candles in the burger itself 😁 If you don't mind rubbing elbows with strangers, slightly sticky table surfaces, low lighting and the smell of grease in the air for an amazing cheesy burger experience then don't wait 33 years like I did.“

“We went for the first time yesterday and we loved it! The food was delicious and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. Great service. We will be back soon!“

“These folks have known how to do fine dining for decades. One of my favorites growing up and now I take my own kids.“

“Food was very good. My mom got the shrimp lemon and chicken pasta which was FANTASTIC 10/10 on that. My dad got the pot roast stroganoff which was also fantastic another 10/10. I got the prime rib French dip which the sandwich was fantastic, however the au jus was very bland which was disappointing. The tater tots were awesome. Would definitely eat here again!!“

“Excellent service! Abbi W was our server and she made the dinner so much better! Good food doesn’t matter without good service. We will definitely be back and ask for Abbi!“

“I recently went in to eat here, and it was surely an amazing experience. It was my first time going to this spot and I was really impressed. The whole place was very clean and I was greeted by a cashier there named Nabeela, she was very kind, friendly, and amazing to talk to. She even recommended me the most popular meals and I got to try a few with my friends. I felt so welcomed by her and the seating area was very comfortable and nicely decorated. I’ll definitely be coming in again and making this my new spot to eat with friends and family! 10/10 recommend.“

“Always a positive experience. Always good food. This restaurant and its sister restaurants do a great job and are neighborhood gems. The Howe has a patio out front a large porch with TVs and fireplace that is dog friendly, and comfortable tables and high tops inside. Great cocktails, great beer menu and high quality food.“

“Great good, great service, wonderful atmosphere.“

“awesome food, service and atmosphere. thanks for making our lunch awesome Sara.“

“Wonderful atmosphere, staff, music & cuisine! Highly recommended for a night out.“

“The best breakfast and coffee in town..“

“I wanted to take a moment to shout out an amazing restuarant located in minneapolis called Nolos Kitchen & Bar! As most of you know by now my girls and I had planned to fly out to california for my bachelorette party and winded up with a cancelled flight first thing in the morning at 4am thanks to microsoft. after we arrived to the airport and stood in line for 4 hours we were told that the next flight wasn’t available for another 24hours at 6 am the next day. We decided to go get breakfast while we figured out our next move and what we were supposed to do for the next 24 hours. We arrived to Nolos in pretty low spirits but that was quickly turned around when we met our waitress. Not only was the food PHENOMENAL, but they went as far as to make us my favorite cocktail (which wasn’t even on the menu!) As we sat and enjoyed our breakfast we talked about where we should go/what we should do/ and about how tired we were because we were only running on a couple of hours of sleep. We were at the point of even contemplating piling back into the car to take a nap when our sweetheart of a waitress approached us and informed us that they had a basement bar that didn’t open until 5 pm that night. She proceeded to tell us that since the basement bar didn’t open till later the owner offered us their full basement as a safe haven for the day for us to get some sleep/ hang out in until we were ready for our next move. The basement had a lounge room for all my girls to pile in and get a few hours of sleep as well as whenever we wanted a drink or snack we could go right up stairs and order as needed. AS WELL as it was fully stocked with arcade games and a photo booth to keep us occupied.Ontop of everything they even covered 50% of our food and drink tabs😭 Nolo’s genuinely saved us that day- and i could never be more thankful that we walked into that restaurant that morning. We were met with nothing but kindess and generosity. If you want to go somewhere with kind people , AMAZING food, fun cocktails , and overall an amazing atmosphere I would HIGHLY reccomend Nolos Kitchen & Bar in minneapolis. I promise you won’t be dissapointed ! Thank you NOLO's Kitchen staff for going above and beyond !!!!“

“Wonderful stick to your ribs food at one of the best "hole in the wall" diners in the metro area. Great diner atmosphere, exceptional and attentive staff. You're gonna have a great meal here.“

“New menu coming in March!“

“Excellent food! Great wine!♥️“

“Love the small town atmosphere and the great food and the waitress always remembers my honey for my coffee when I come in“

“This place is legit top restaurants in msp, why??? Because they have talent and imagination. Any one can buy great ingredients and high end products, but can you make sidewalk grass , spruce pine , lingcod , wildrice and strawberry taste good ?(Not a real dish just something off top of my head) That's talented and worth talking about , the folks here have talent. And if your looking for adventure of the palette look no further.“

“This is our new go to spot on the weekend nights! The sticky ribs are amazing and the steak, gnocchi, and especially muscles and basically anything you order is going to be good!!
The prices are a bit high, and it is a bit noisy most of the time we go, and I don’t really like that you can’t make reservations ahead of time for sitdown tables. But overall, we still love going here when we can afford it. Recommend you try it for sure. Food won’t disappoint 😊“

“I got the Bison Back Ribs served over polenta with a gastrique (that was a new one to me). Surprising to me, the polenta and gastrique stole the spotlight. I also got to try my friend's Ribeye Bolognese. It was hard to say which was better“

“Had steak and shrimp $25.99 special. Everything was great except the steak. I unfortunately had to send back a tough gristle filled steak for a better, but tough steak.
The service was excellent, and they did their best to satisfy us. There are many delicious items on their menu, and we will be back... but steak will not be chosen again.“

“enjoyed the food and the service was great!“

“Recently moved to the area and decided to try MaGillycuddys! Absolutely loved it. All the staff was super friendly. Food was amazing! Will be our regular go-to spot from now on!“

“it was super nice setting. comfortable, friendly service. clean well serviced. food was excellent! prices where perfect with food portion.“

“Had brunch recently ~ was visiting from out of town, and local friends suggested Hazel's as a "can't miss" location to visit... the atmosphere & food were amazing, bested only by the service ~ Kinsey was absolutely amazing! A total 5 🌟 experience!!!“

“I miss your sandwiches and wraps so much. I hope you're doing well through this.“

“Amazing food, good service, lovely patio“

“The best restaurant in MN“

“We sat outside on their wonderful back patio. Food and service were excellent! Will be back again!“

“The custard was amazing, I wish I had bought more.😅 I got a grilled chicken sandwich, which was amazing, and Chili, although there chilly was cold and only beans, no meat like a lot of other changes iv been to. Which is unfortunate since I do really love their Chili. The place was a bit dirty too and a lot of the emopees were just chatting with each other. I'm the front.“

“Great food. Great service! Crystal is an awesome server!Very accommodating and friendly.“

“This is one of the best gluten free and healthy restaurants in the five state area. The food tastes homemade and the dining area has a lot of natural light with big windows and a view of Bde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun).
My personal favorites are their egg sandwiches on delicious focaccia bread. All the bowls are great too. Their business continues to grow and I’m looking forward to their new Edina store.
The manager, Kyle, is very personal, professional, and greets me by my name. I’m a regular. I come weekly. As a celiac, it’s the safest restaurant around.“

“Great food, great service and a very nice patio! Highly recommend! We will be back again! Thanks!“

“I love the interior design, service, and food here. I also appreciate the interesting menu selections, which offer more variety than other spots in St Louis Park. This is a great place for a date, a girls' brunch, or even a corporate meeting. My mom use to order the duck sandwich, which unfortunately is not on the menu anymore. She tried the Kimchi bowl instead and enjoyed it. My favorite is the chicken Mediterranean wrap—the chicken is such great quality, and they're really generous with the portion size! I also recommend the ratatouille, chicken wings, chicken apple sandwich, fresh espresso martini, and hummus platter.“

“the food was absolutely amazing!! This is our new favorite place!“

“Great place to play pool. BEST WATER U WILL EVER DRINK!! I'm not even a water drinker. & couldn't get enough of this water! No lie!! E-tabs are fun! & I won here! Decent crowed of mixed age groups nice environment all the way around. Drama free!! Mixed races very diverse & comfortable to chill & just have fun w/friends. The food was good too! We stayed a few hrs & all of us enjoyed our evening out! I highly suggest this place if u are looking for a place to go and just get out. We will be back!“

“This is an update from my last review several years ago. Visited for an early lunch and was greeted by Betty, our server. As I often to when at a restaurant, I asked her to order for me. I told her two things usually happen - I get what the cook suggests when asked, or I get what the server usually orders for themselves. Never do I get anything not on the menu. This time, she served me a plain mushroom/cheese/bacon omelet with a side of hashbrowns. Plain, but incredibly delicious. (Bacon makes dirt taste good!) It was excellent. My only complaint is the lack of a ketchup bottle on the table, and my Diet Coke refills were a little slow. I didn't ask what the surprise desert was, but it was almost better then the bacon - 5 or 6 layers of moist cake with a ton of frosting and coconut. Thanks Betty - you were a great server and we had a great time. See pic for the half eaten meal. My partner had the fried chicken - light, crispy and perfectly cooked.“