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“

“A Great experience, Our Server, who also is a Bartender, was fabulous! We asked him for suggestions & he did not disappoint. We enjoyed our Cocktails & Food immensely & our Server was the Best! Will be sure to go again & again.“

“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!!“

“A friend and I went to Rockwoods last night for dinner. Our server, Robert, was very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and attentive. We had 2 appetizers, the smoked salmon dip and the hot honey roasted brussel sprouts, both were delicious and highly recommended. My friend had chicken marsala, that she really liked. I had the beef pot roast, which was okay. I took two stars off as the meat was dry. Despite that, it was a good experience at Rockwoods.“

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

“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.“

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

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

“Everyone is so friendly it’s like a ma and pop shop! I love the atmosphere“

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

“Creative menus, exotic drinks, wine and Coors Light! You won't be disappointed!“

“Great menu options, delicious food, and friendly staff. One of my go to restaurants“

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“Great place with good food!“

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

“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!“

“The food was absolutely amazing. I've never had a cornbread muffin be so perfectly balanced with sweetness savory and it was incredible moist, it was my favorite thing, And the best cornbread muffin I've ever had! Don't get me wrong the main course was amazing also but the cornbread muffin was out of this world!“

“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.“

“Great family fun night. Sports were cancelled due to the heat so we took advantage of the kids bowl free summer coupon! The employee Gabe was by himself and he got slammed with families, but did it with a smile on his face! We will for sure be back.“