Restaurants near Elko

“ordered breakfast a few weeks ago on a Sunday after church. DO NOT eat breakfast there on a Sunday, ever!! They are very under-staffed !!!! Food FINALLY came after over an hour wait, but was cold, bacon under-cooked, toast cold and hard, items missing. No mgmt apologies!! > we should have walked out after the hour instead of putting up with rude mgmt/wait staff! > I asked Mgr to check and he said "it'll probably be 'another hour' . 😢 someone should buy manager a new Vikings' jersey - he's still wearing a #19 Adam Thoele jersey, who's now with Carolina ! LOL Manager was too busy smoozing with patrons instead of helping understaffed waitress! 😢”

“Kind and caring staff with great food!”

“Everything was good great atmosphere. Steak and sides were also great. My one complaint is on menu and online offer japanese a5 wagyu which they do not have. I settled for the filet, they need to remove that since they do not have what is advertised. That is what I wanted to order until we were in restaurant and found out that they don't have a true japanese a5 steak to offer.”

“This restaurant is a hidden gem! The menu has something for everyone, the food is consistently amazing, and the portions are generous. The staff is friendly, attentive, and truly cares about the guest”

“First time stopping in for coffee today at the Lakeville location and the Bourbon Carmel Latte was great!! Can’t wait to stop in again and try something else.”

“Great tasting well crafted foods! Highly recommend!”

“We came here for the first time as a date spot! The bloody flight was great! The Big Dill Bloody was probably my favorite, especially if you are a pickle fan! We enjoyed chips and queso as an app and order the grilled cheese with tomato soup as an entree! Both were delicious! Our server, Willy was great too! We can’t wait to come back!”

“This was our first visit and I can tell you it is my new favorite places!!!! The best Mexican I have ever had!!! 12 on a scale of 1-10!!! 🥰🥰🥰”

“If you haven’t been to Boonies Grill you need to try it out! Pat and Erin along with a long list of staff members are welcoming and provide great service! Tyler back in the kitchen is constantly bringing new things to the table with great monthly specials that throw a twist on typical “bar food.” To top it off the atmosphere is a very rustic yet modern combining the history of the area yet giving you the Sunday football entertainment as well. Great location right off the freeway and easy access for snowmobiles and ATV’s. Great bar to try for your next outing!”

“Great authentic food with amazing staff. We will be back!!”

“The best cake and pie ever!!”

“We went for the first time for our anniversary, drove from Hastings, the prime rib and scalloped potatoes were delicious. My husband had the halibut said it was great!”

“Great customer service and quality! This is our favorite spot for sushi!”

“excellent very friendly staff both restaurant and store”

“Fabulous surprise after a hike at a nearby state park in one of the warmest days in the history of Minnesota early fall. Great beers - loved the stout and the amber. And live music on the deck overlooking the river...”

“Amazing service and family oriented”

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“Chicken fingers are good. Probably one of the best I've had. Don't get the hype about the sauce but I'm not really a sauce lover to begin with. Crinkle fries are good. Toast is delish! Better than I expected but man that drive through line is always so long. I recommend going in to sit down and eat-not much of a wait.”

“Being a single mom a coffee from Caribou is a true treat for me. I used to go maybe twice a month. Since going to this location I have been 3 times in the last week and a half even brought my daughter for hot chocolate! It is convenient, clean and the staff is beyond friendly! But that coffee though..... ALWAYS on point and sorry to say but I describe it like an orgasm in your mouth.!!!! Definitely a repeat customer!!!”

“Just finished dinner at the Better Half to try out the new after dark menu - 100/10 recommend! We had the ahi tuna stack, miso sea bass, and the lobster pasta (can’t remember the name) and everything was INCREDIBLE. We wanted to order pretty much everything, it was so hard to decide! I would officially consider this one of the best menus south of the River - can’t wait to come back and do another round of taste testing until we make our way through the whole menu! Shout out to Michael our server - he always goes above and beyond (I somehow always end up in his section 😂 and he is fantastic!)”

“Fantastic work! Micah is amazing! On top of communication, and very polite! Always delicious desserts!”

“This is a cool speakeasy secret bar located in Lakeville in the South Metro! When you first walk in, it is dark and hard to see a lot but once you get into the actual bar itself, there is this wonderful perfect, looking atmosphere of an old-time bar during the prohibition. The look and feel of the place really sets you into an era. Barkeeps and staff are all wonderful nice people that really know what they’re doing. My buddy and I sat next to the action at the bar all night and were very impressed with the Mixology that was showcased. There was a couple of our drinks that we didn’t know what we wanted, but we know what we wanted to have as far as an alcohol. The bartenders took our orders and made something awesome every single time. The food on the menu was good although it was a short list. However, we’ve heard word that the menu and also the venue is getting an upgrade. But just like this bar, keep that on the down low. LoL this is definitely one of those places that serve a little bit more expensive on the drink, but ultimately you get what you pay for and you get some really amazing work.”

“great place for live music and good friends!”

“Had a great experience great food I give 6 stars”

“First time for us. I had the Bacon and Mac dinner, so warm gooey cheese, nicely done bacon, the best I have ever had! My husband had the 4 alarm burger, he said was awesome!
Our waiter was great, funny, informative and quick.
You will not go wrong trying this place out. We found it on google maps! Hope you enjoy it!”

“First time there today. Good, service, atmosphere was great. Will definitely go back again.”

“We had some time to kill in the area so stopped into Doherty’s for a bite! Great little bar with a fun atmosphere and even better food! We tried some of the burgers and they were outstanding! Our server was super nice and very attentive! If you’re in the area - stop in! You won’t regret it!”

“Our family loves the James Gang! Whether we're dining in or grabbing something to go, it's always such an uplifting experience. We're always greeted with a friendly, smiling staff member and the food is hot, fresh and delicious. I placed an online order recently and even though I was running about 8 minutes late to pick it up, my breakfast sandwich was nice and hot and the girls had my drink ready and steamed the milk right as I arrived so it was nice and hot for me. Quality food and drinks, encouraging atmosphere and caring staff, the James Gang has a 5 star rating in our family!”

“Nautical Bowls – Lakeville, MN
Fresh, fun, and full of flavor—Nautical Bowls delivers exactly what you hope for in açaí goodness. But today, it was Bailey who made it extra special. Her kindness, personality, and genuine care made our visit unforgettable. She explained everything with heart and made us feel right at home.

From my daughter: “I liked her hair and how she talked about her family. She was just being her self-self, and I love that.”

Bailey, you’re a gem. Thank you for being you. Wishing you and your family the happiest summer!”

“Great food and service. Fun people and efficient bartenders!”