50 Best American Restaurants near Cottage Grove

“Best Culvers I have been to in the Twin Cities. Staff are wonderful and care a great deal! I go out of my way to head to this location because the staff are so friendly and the food is made so well! Burgers, Fries, Chicken are never too greasy, they change out the oil regularly and always salted appropriately. Love this location, keep it up! 🥰“

“For an Applebee's chain restaurant, this one is a good location. The server was a bit slow (he was also the bartender and there was only the one other server when we came in), but he was friendly and kind and accommodating. What surprised me was the food. Last time I was in an Applebee's it was all a bit... Sterile tasting. This was actually tasty. The fiesta lime chicken was tender, not overcooked as I was expecting. The rice was flavorful and (thankfully) did not contain corn. The chicken parm fettuccine was fresh and flavorful. The drinks were my favorite. I had a watermelon lime rush, which is one of my favorite combinations of flavors, and it was so refreshing and lively and went perfect with the food.“

“The venue and staff were nothing short of amazing for our mom's Celebration of Life! Courtney's helpful hand in the planning process from our first meeting through end of the day took all of the stress off of us so that we were able to relax and enjoy our special day. Shelly and Brian's attention to detail during the event, making sure tables were clean, fresh trays of food were always available and any requests were taken care of right away, left us and. our guests feeling well cared for. Many guests commented how beautiful the room was and how great it was to have the comfortable patio reserved just for us. The ability to have family and friends who couldn't be there in person be able to attend virtually on Zoom was so appreciated. The huge sign outside by the street with my mom's name to welcome our guests as they entered the parking lot was the perfect extra touch. I hiiiiiiiiighly recommend the venue for anyone's special event. Thank you so much staff of River Oaks Golf for making our day a true celebration for family and friends of our mom! Daughters of Belle“

“My family ate here on Saturday and they were busy our service was amazing our server was so kind and polite and our food was very good I definitely will be back!!!“

“Great food. Served hot which is nice“

“First time there. Stopped to pick up their Friday night fish fry to go. Plenty of food for 2. The back room had a country western band that was loud and no decor with a cement floor and plastic rectangular church basement tables in rows. The fish fry was OK, lots of sides - Cole slaw (tasty but heavy on dressing), greens beans (canned, overcooked and my husband was disappointed they had onions mixed in), garlic mashed potatoes or a baked potato, Texas toast and choice of 3 flavors of pudding. I got the mashed potatoes and although they were garlicky enough, I can see why most people went with the baked potato with an add your own sour cream option. Ok, but not exciting enough to go back for take out and definitely wouldn't want to eat in.“

“because Cubfoods hires and stands behind people who abuse their customers.“

“I love this Buffalo Wild Wings location! The wings always taste fresh, crispy, and absolutely delicious. They have over 20 unique sauces to choose from, so there’s always something new to try and enjoy. The staff here are also very polite and welcoming, even during busy hours. It’s a great spot if you’re craving good wings and a fun atmosphere.“

“We were here for dinner over the weekend and everything about this place was phenomenal we tried multiple things off of the to share or not portion of the menu and loved every bit of it. The whole grilled fish our waitress mentioned rotates depending on what is available fresh and it was cooked to Perfection and probably our favorite thing all weekend. The cocktail menu is unique and everything that we had the opportunity to try was delicious I highly recommend doing the cocktail flight to anybody who doesn't have a favorite spirit. Staff was incredibly friendly and knew what they were talking about if you had questions. To those looking at going here reservations are a must!!!! Great atmosphere as well“

“Love the atmosphere and food, and we love sitting in Lauren S’s section. Always happy and helpful!!“

“If anyone would like a good restaurant to eat at I would suggest going to the North Pole restaurant in Newport Minnesota. The staff are nice and when you ask them for something they will get it for you right away.“

“Always a fabulous meal - thank you!!“

“My wife and I had a wonderful date night AT Mallard“

“Great good and service. Went there with some friends from work for lunch today and we loved it. Everyone was so friendly“

“Fantastic staff! Amazing food! Great cocktails! Everyone is upbeat and FUN! Today, particularly impressed with the young man that was the host. Dark curly hair, didn’t catch his name. He has the “riz” as the youngsters say. I’d hire him in a second. Also, I wish the servers tipped out host staff, but we made sure to tip him. FANTASTIC place.“

“Our first time there on Wednesday night. Service was excellent, Kendra was fantastic. The deviled eggs with shrimp was awesome The six of us all had something different from the scallops to the walleye to the salmon all fantastic. There was also dessert like bread pudding to banana cream pie, also fantastic. Can’t wait till our next dinning experience. It will be real soon!“

“Excellent food, great atmosphere. We will for sure be back!“

“They always have delicious food. Sloppy hot dago, chef salad, and daily specials are always my favorites.“

“Really good experience at the Culver’s in Woodbury Minnesota. Doing curbside and a shake tipped over in my car and the guy who brought it out was nice enough to go get towels and a new shake. Definitely did not have to do that. It was completely my fault, but he went above and beyond For customer that is a rare thing to find“

“Our large group went to Wild Bill’s today and had great food. They had HUGE portions! Our server did a great job with such a large group. We will be back!“

“My go to spot when I'm craving a Philly, best one I've had in the cities for sure 🔥. On top of having amazing food, the service is second to none as well! This food truck is a MUST TRY!“

“Good food, realy liked the hash browns and bacon. Great with our kids, they let us split a kids plate which was super nice. Also, someone Secret Santaed us and covered out bill. to whoever that was thank you so very much and bless you!“

“We attended the Mother’s Day brunch today. Oh my gosh! Great selection of brunch food items, desserts and beverages. The food was delicious! Quick table side service. Friendly staff, from host to table bussers. Loved the hints of flowers on each table, the very large flower arrangement when walking in and the ice sculpture!! The views, prices, cleanliness and family friendly environment will have us coming back. Thank you!“

“Kacey was awesome! She was super friendly, on top of everything, and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. Our food came out quick and hot, and she checked in just the right amount. You can tell she actually cares about her customers. One of the best servers I’ve had at Applebee’s — she really made the experience great!“

“Good service and food. We were there right before closing. Great job“

“Our great Neighbors of Applebee's really to good care of us for lunch. The food was awesome and the manager and staff where so helpful. We had a big lunch order for our office and they did just awesome taking care of us. We will be back. Thanks, Blockadvisors team.“

“Some of the best food that side of the Pecos. Been there twice in the last couple weeks it's amazing. highly recommended

Vegetarian options: There is a chef working there I'm sure he can accommodate any type of special order

Dietary restrictions: I had a diabetes-friendly option

Parking: I didn't count them but I bet there's parking 400

Kid-friendliness: It is a bar and restaurant but I've seen kids playing outside that live in the marina. They played with my puppy dog.

Wheelchair accessibility: Parking lots on the same level as the restaurant it's a quick roll“

“The drinks were poured strong and the burger had amazing flavor. However, the bartender was overwhelmed and you could tell the kitchen was running short staffed. When I placed my ordered for my burger I requested no onion and no garlic aioli. I watched the new waitress write that specifically. My burger came out with onions on it, no biggie I just took them off. I got half way through my burger and took a bite and there was special sauce on it. I spit it out, began gagging and it took everything in my power to not throw up all over. The new waitress came up and asked if I was okay. I begged her to take my plate away, and she got me a new water. My appetite was ruined. We were pushing time for our concert shuttle so we quickly paid our bill and left without complaint but we were surprised my meal wasn’t comped. I was super bummed I couldn’t finish the burger as it was SO good!! Attention to detail is important and I’m just glad I wasn’t allergic to something in the sauce!“

“Good food, great service, reasonable prices.“

“Unbelievably good! Stellar customer service and hands down the best burger I've ever had. The bacon cheese fries are a MUST.“

“when we called in and ask about pizza special. They didnt tell both of them. I would have ordered the other special. Then it wasnt ready on time. The topper was I had to break a 20.00 for .3 cents. I know I am only one customer. I came in there at least once a week. Because of the .3 cents not because of the other two problems. I will not be back.“

“Low key restaurant on the Mississipi river with a beautiful view. We went on a Sunday late evening when they had live music and it was very nice and not too busy. All the fried food was really good. The cheese curds are to die for and highly recommended. The broiled chicken and the fries were really good too. The only thing I would not recommend is the cheeseburger or the burger. It was dry, not tasty at all and it came absolutely plain. FYI: They also charged us extra to add lettuce and tomato.“

“AWESOME BURGERS!!!!!!!! 🍔“

“I have been going to HyVee for breakfast every Friday for the past 3 years. The food has always been excellent but the stand highlight for the five of us each week has always been our server Denise. She has made the experience at HyVee delightful and memorable. She is a HyVee treasure“

“What a delightful surprise! Brunch was amazing! Loved the decor. The menu was fun and different. Our server Shannon was a rockstar! Thanks for a perfect holiday gathering if friends“

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“One of my family’s favorite restaurants! And special shoutout for accommodating my husband’s to-go request last night for a “deconstructed” MN Poutine for me (his very pregnant wife). I happily reconstructed it for lunch today and was in preggo-lady heaven because my cravings were satisfied. 10/10 always!“

“Always friendly service clean restaurant, and great food. Culver's is a Midwest staple that you shouldn't pass up on for quality fast food. Also, I love that they will hire those with mental challenges and people like me on the spectrum!“

“Tons of flavors of ice cream and the best homemade caramel corn.“

“We stopped here going to get lights at gertens for my daughters house. We did the 2 for 25 deal. I had the cheeseburger grilled cheese. It looked fantastic had a bit of oil taste to it kinda like the grill maybe idk. The onion rings were awesome as were the fries. Overall was good value but the sandwich needs to be fixed. Atmosphere was great. Server was friendly.“

“Excellent food! Had to flag the waitress for drinks n bill. Wierd method of paying though. She brought the bill and said, I’ll take that now. We had no time to look at the bill, discuss who’s paying for what and how much of a tip to leave. She stood right there while I dug through my purse for my money.“

“Nice staff and pretty good food.“

“had a blast here. food was great and kids were occupied throwing rocks!!!“

“Hands down one of the best buffets I’ve ever been to! Tinucci’s in Minnesota completely exceeded my expectations. From the perfectly cooked fish and juicy chicken to a fresh variety of nine different salads and a dessert table that felt like a dream—everything was incredible. But the true star? The prime rib. And yes, I got the coveted end slice—tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The service was phenomenal—warm, friendly, and attentive from start to finish. What made it even more special? The owner's grandson was there, helping out and greeting guests with genuine kindness. It’s clear that Tinucci’s is more than a restaurant—it’s a place built on family tradition, pride, and community. This family-owned gem has been serving Minnesotans for over 70 years, and you can feel that legacy in every detail—from the food to the service to the atmosphere. I never would’ve discovered this hidden treasure if I hadn’t followed the Hidden Places in MN page, and I’m so glad I took the chance to venture out. If you haven’t been to Tinucci’s—go. You’ll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit.“

“Had an awesome experience at Northern Taphouse! Our server Alexis was amazing—super friendly and attentive. Big shoutout to Ashley, the GM, for running such a great spot. We’ll definitely be back!“

“I haven't been to Applebee's for about fifteen years. My uncle suggested it after church tonight. We got seated right away. We ordered off the 2 for $25 menu. We both had the house salad as appetizer and we tried the grilled cheese hamburger, replacing the fries with green beans. The veggies in the salad were fresh and crisp, the sandwich was tasty, and the beans came out hot enough to enjoy. Our server was quick and attentive. If it's your kind of place, it was a pleasant experience. Just don't mind the two old guys telling filthy stories after church.“

“Great pizza. Fantastic staff!“

“Found this amazing restaurant on our way home after a weekend spent in Minneapolis. The variety of options on the menu is wonderful and you can definitely tell everything is homemade!! We started with the trio dip and homemade chips. Delicious salsa, guacamole and queso.. and the chips!❤️ We had homemade steak alfredo and the sliders, both were super yummy!! Loved the decor and our server Michael was so kind! We will definitely make this a stop when going through Hastings again!!“

“Kudos to the restaurant team for a very respectful and quick resolution to an incorrect order. Food was great.“

“We had hot Diego and the buffalo chicken sandwich. The chicken was good. The flavor was good. Coleslaw was good. The Diego was red inside it was hard to eat that way. Bloody Mary's were good. Not too busy. Food came out fairly quickly. The hot Diego was a letdown though“