31 Best American Restaurants near Elk River

“AMAZING food! Hidden gem ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Our waitress Tam was fantastic! She was fun/funny and prompt! All the other staff were all smiling too! The place was busy and it still was not much of a wait on our delicious breakfast. Can’t wait to try out the lunch menu… preferably when they’re having gyros for a special.. but don’t ask Tam… she’s the owner and doesn’t know what’s going on!😂 We’ll definitely be back!❤️“

“Great hamburgers. Friendly staff. 5 stars.“

“Love this place! We go every time I go visit my mom who lives in Elk River! Food it always great!! Try the cheese sauce with the fries! Great staff & even met the owner! Hometown type of experience“

“Sam is an amazing server! We always ask for his section when he is there. He is thorough and kind and funny and appreciative and even recognizes us and realizes when our boys are not with us. Always amazing service. Everyone else is always very extremely friendly as well.“

“The food was great and the service was amazing...we don't find Perkins we're I am in Oklahoma ... so I will be visiting g as much as possible while in Minnesota. Love the 🍓pie!“

“service is nice.“

“I love this bar, friendliest staff in the Midwest.“

“We used POUR Wine and Bistro for our rehearsal dinner and we were very pleased! We have been going here for years and can’t recommend them enough. Unique food and drinks, avocado wontons and the filet mignon with cheesy potatoes is my must haves. I love that when you are done eating you can bop across the street to the POUR Cocktail Bar for drinks and good conversation! We love POUR and we will always recommend.“

“Thank you Maynard's for such a great takeout menu for our weekly lunches. We appreciate your accuracy with always getting the order correct and the speediness of getting the order ready. ~Your State Farm Neighbor“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If joy had a flavor, you’d find it at Hen & Hog. We stumbled upon this place one lazy Sunday — one of those accidental discoveries that end up rewriting your weekend rituals. Now we make the drive from Big Lake every couple weeks, because honestly, brunch anywhere else feels like a compromise. The first thing that hooked us was the Flaming Hen Sandwich. It’s not just a dish — it’s a declaration. Crispy-edged perfection with that sweet-heat swagger that wakes up every corner of your mouth. Then came the Pork Belly Bites, glazed and glistening like they’d been kissed by angels with cast-iron skillets. And those Minnesota Wontons? A love letter to comfort food — golden, tender, a little nostalgic, a little bold, like home and adventure decided to share a plate. The space hums with warmth — rustic wood, soft light, laughter that doesn’t echo, it settles. The staff greets you like they’ve been saving your table all week. You can tell the bartenders know their craft; they pour not just drinks but little conversations that make you feel seen. Every visit feels like a reminder that good food isn’t just cooked — it’s cared for. And these folks care deeply. So here’s to the people who turn ordinary brunch into a reason to get in the car and drive miles just to feel this alive again. Let me add this. I'm a Chef by trade. I'm picky. I'm nice but my expectations are high. They have EXCEEDED expectations EVERY time. Hen & Hog, you’ve officially become our weekend pilgrimage. We’ll keep coming back — for the food, for the people, for that feeling that we’ve found something rare and real. — Bethany Nelson Lieser“

“They catered our company event for 2 days; Great food, Great service, Great staff!!!! If you haven't tried it you definitely need to get over there.“

“The food and drinks were amazing. Thank you to our server Devan for the recommendations and excellent service. Definitely going back!“

“Friendly staff,awesome food!Comfortable setting. Great place to enjoy some great food!!“

“The old fashioned's were good, the burnt ends were great, and the BBQ sauce on them was one of the best sauces I've ever had. The dill curds were good, and their ranch is good. They messed up on a few parts of the order, gave one of my party jerk chix tacos instead of the cauliflower ones she ordered. Would be 5* if those small details would have been better. Overall though, great place, and I'll definitely go back if I'm in the area again!“

“What an awesome place! Great food and leadership!“

“I love this bar, friendliest staff in the Midwest.“

“Wonderful Walleye that I haven’t had in so long being from Michigan! Our server, Nathaniel was very helpful and congenial.“

“nice clean place, good food and friendly staffs!“

“Food was great , service was excellent and the old time diner with the oldies playing was the finishing touch. I will definitely be back“

“Wild turkey omelet with cranberry toast never disappoints! ♥️♥️♥️“

“Josh was awesome as a bartender. Great food and awesome service! Thank you Josh! Highly recommend!“

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“We reserved a party room for a small business event. Deb was very easy to work with and Michelle was helpful when I had questions and Deb wasn't available. Their rates were incredibly reasonable. The flexibility was hard to beat! When we arrived, Mike and Deb were great about making sure we had what we needed. We had 2 servers- mine was Emily and she was very on top of things. The food was good and the drinks were good- I heard no complaints from any of our guests about the food, drinks or service. Kudos to the kitchen for pace and standard. Also, the room afforded a lot of space and a great deal of privacy from the rest of the bar which was perfect for us. Overall, I wish every venue was as great as this one! Thanks Liberty crew!“

“Our family had a wonderful meal at D. Michael B's! We really enjoyed the PB&J burger, the beer cheese burger, the Ragin' Cajun burger, fries, broccoli and the cheese curds too.
We were greeted and seated right away. The tables are high and so are the chairs. It worked well though. The service was awesome for the whole meal for us.
There were many tvs for those interested in watching a game or show, yet the noise level was not too high.
They had a full size bar, and serve non alcoholic drinks as well.
We hope to enjoy a meal again here soon. Thank you!“

“Best breakfast I have had in awhile. We randomly stopped there after we did some shopping on our way back home from St Paul. 100% would recommend.“

“This was a fun time for our family. There weren’t enough people working; basically one guy cooking and a second guy doing the shoe/lane rental and bartending. It got busier as the evening progressed, but he managed it all with a smile and cheerful disposition.“

“Great place with good food!“

“I got a gift card purchased from cowboy Jack’s in new Brighton Minnesota. Tried to use it at the Otsego cowboy jacks but was not able to use the gift card.“

“Bowlers beware- I take my son here once a week because it’s close. Food is good, the bowling alley is very poor which is unfortunate because they have no competition remotely close. I average about 180 at other bowling alleys and if I break 100 here I’m happy. The price of bowling should match the quality of the lanes but it does not“