50 Best American Restaurants near Hamel

“YUM ALERT! Our office orders from OAK Eatery and dines in on a regular basis because so many of their menu items are delicious. The "What the Cluck" sandwich is out of this world, and their salad dressings are homemade. We're all obsessed, and the staff is extremely accommodating and friendly. Support this business!“

“There was a 15 minute wait to seat 3 people which was not the worst thing in the world. Out waitress Destiny was awesome and super kind when I sent my Million Dollar Medallions back for not being medium rare. The food was great, I highly recommend the mango wine slushy. Atmosphere was great as always, sat upstairs for the first time and appreciated how quiet it was. Wait time was typical for a busy restaurant.“

“Interestingly, you will hear a wide range of music in this place lol there's a rap song in the guy singing redrum redrum redrum. Don't be alarmed by this trust me there is some really cool music which I couldn't even figure out the song with the flute what it was and I asked, Kenzie, and she didn't know either she asked her manager what was playing even before I said something. The point is this is a really great place. I happen to almost get stranded here at the hotel next-door. I have a big rig company. she told me that it's Spotify playlist, different onesUnfortunately, a half hour north west of here the angry flower shop lady freaked out when I told her hey we need to get your tropical plants unloaded we succeeded and I headed here to set up shop protect my truck and myself in case it got brutal weather . The bartender says it's pretty bad right now , this is a great place family owned the father started it and then kids bought him out and change the name from grizzlies to what it is now. Thanks you guys.PS just an update Kenzie gives the perfect Chrch poor of beer. Did I even mention they have a basketball hoop by the front door? Lol what would Paul Harvey say about this place?“

“Food was Very good. The Reuben pizza was a great appetizer in small size! The Meat loaf sandwich was very good with alittle bit of bit to it. And the Burger was a 7/10 easy. The only complaint...is There didn't seem to be enough servers in our area. Therefore not giving the server ample time to make the experience more personable. Was told 1 hr* waited about 1 hr 30 mins. It was a Friday night I'll give them that. The food was that good. We will stop in again soon!“

“This is a great little spot for breakfast. It’s a quaint little spot which is completely unassuming from the outside. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with hash browns. The hollandaise sauce was fresh and delicious. The eggs were poached perfectly. My only small complaint was I asked for well done hash browns and the weren’t. No problem because they were still great. My friend had the French toast with their homemade sausage. He gave me a taste of the sausage and it’s really delicious. It has a very distinctive flavor with a nice spicy flavor. He thoroughly enjoyed his French toast. Overall a great meal and a wonderful experience. I would highly recommended this place.“

“They don't have sour beers ? Food and service is great. Has a neighborhood feel to it. I would love to see a beer menu instead of trying to see what taps they have from across the bar. Very nice selection on the menu.Wouldn't call myself a regular but here at least twice a month and would recommend it to others.“

“First time there last night. Was told it was a 15-20 minute wait, no problem as I was waiting for my friend, it was FIVE minutes! Our server was nice & attentive. We enjoyed Happy Hour and had a fun night. Will definitely be back again!“

“Had dinner at Kona Grill - Minnetonka last night and was pleasantly surprised by their late hours, open till midnight! They even offer a late-night happy hour. The sushi was decent, akin to what you'd expect from a mall location, as it's situated in Ridgedale Center. The service was top-notch - our server was both friendly and attentive. I absolutely loved the atmosphere and the aquariums, adding a unique charm to the dining experience. A solid choice for a late evening out!“

“This place is fantastic! The chefs know what they are doing! I strongly recommend the Braised Short Rib Pappardelle! It's very flavorful! The ribs literally melt in your mouth! Spaghetti and meatballs are super good! Huge meatballs! Lemonade is fresh squeezed and tasty! We will definitely come back again!“

“Took my family for a special dinner. Service was exceptional, Jen was attentive but didn't hover. The cocktails and food were delicious, we really enjoyed the fried clams and sticky ribs appetizers. Meal portions were excellent. We especially enjoyed the banoffee pie, which is hard to find outside of the UK. I would highly recommend, and the view of the lake is lovely as well. We will definitely be back!“

“Nice classy ambiance. My boyfriend and I were served at the bar by Eric. We ordered 2 different cocktails, a Caesar salad, the filet mignon, the filet mignon sandwich, and a lemon blackberry dessert. Cocktails were wonderful, Eric was very knowledgeable about our drinks and the pairings with the food. Steak was served as ordered, very tasty. Everything tasted great and was locally sourced! Will definitely be back soon!“

“Well let me tell you ...since I have been a level 8 Google reviewer (in my Fraser Crane voice) I take my reviews very seriously. So when I say this resrurant has the best service I have had in many years I am not exaggerating. Our server Randy went above and beyond to make our 1st experience the best. Explain the menu to a tee and recommended some great options. We had the pork chop and the rigatoni boleneas. Ohhh and we also had the sticky ribs do t miss out on those. They also give hot towels with lemon spritz on them...nice! Very clean ...food came out on time...the place ran like clock work. We will be back for sure !!!“

“We were there on a Sunday night in early March 2024. Pretty quiet, just what we wanted for our anniversary. New York strip was one of the best steaks I've had along with the garlic mashed potatoes.My wife had the broiled walleye and was very pleased with it.Our server, Lydia, was awesome, took very good care of us!“

“Great fresh donuts, the reasons we can’t do the Big Corporate Donuts anymore. But oh. my. god. How did they make the gold standard of apple fritters? Nobody actually likes apple fritters, worst of the pastries… Until you have a Dufner apple fritter. It has no business being so crisp, so soft, just chef kiss perfecto every time.“

“Saturday 9:30 am- place was placed but self seating was causing "confusion" who had dibs on the next table. I left as counter seating was not leaving. Tables were. Enabled eggs I saw look suspiciously flat but I will try again maybe during the “

“My grandson loved th egg pizza- but also tasted the bolognese and loved that. My husband had the bolognese and I had the butternut squash ravioli- it was three LARGE ravioli and the "heat" that was in the ravioli overpowered the butternut. It was also quite greasy and I'm not sure why! Overall though we all enjoyed our meals and service was great!! Would definitely come back!“

“After so often hearing from friends about Surfside, & perusing their menu online, we finally gave Surfside a shot. What a wonderful experience. It was 5ish & the place was packed with Families & Baby Boomers, now we know why, the prices were more than fair, & the menu was extensive, so much so that choosing was an adventure. The Waitress was helpful & playful, which was great for unstressing us because our car broke upon entering the parking lot, & we were a little stressed...I , as a Vegetarian, chose the Beet Salad, & my Boo chose a Half Order of Ribs which came with Fries, a small loaf of Cornbread, & Coleslaw. If that's a half order, which was huge, I can't imagine how big the full order must be. The Ribs are made in a smoker out back, & my Boo said they're the best he's ever had & even comparing to Ribs he's had in both the West & South that are renowned for their Ribs. Here the best part: The Owner of Surfside likes to go table to table talking to his Patrons, insuring a positive experience is had by all. We had a conversation about how our Car broke entering the lot. Long story short, he overheard us calling an Uber, & offered us a ride home! We accepted a ride home from a friendly Proprietor who gives Customer Service a whole new spin. Needless to say, we have a new favorite Eatery“

“Best breakfast spot on my list. The food last time had a couple issues, but every other time I've visited, they have been fantastic.You usually have to park in the street, but I think it's because they just don't have enough parking. Every time I've gone there however, there is no wait. The food comes out surprisingly fast, despite how busy they look. Their service is average otherwise.The atmosphere is very nice with plenty of booths, and nice lighting. Better than most breakfast spots.“

“Good food and friendly service, though id did take a loong time for us to get our food on a Sat night. I ate so quick i didn’t even take photos of it. Had the Buffalo Chicken wrap and it was good, very thick wrap with a kick to it. My friend introduced me to the fries and seasoned sour cream which was the best part. highly recommend.“

“Casual and elbow-to-elbow seating replicates the feel of hanging out downtown or uptown, and the full-wall windows bring in excellent sunset light. The food options are excellent and the pretzel is good to split between three. A lot.of the sausage options clearly connect to my sense-memories from my experiences in Germany and taste authentic and delicious. The hometown takes on them (the Juicy Lucy Wurst is my favorite!) are also refreshing and filling.“

“It's a bit packed on weekend evenings and warm summer nights, but it's always worth the wait. One of my all-time favorites here is the Chipotle Bowl, which features brown rice, black beans, jerk-seasoned chicken, and avocado dip.Parking can be challenging. I recommend making reservations and planning extra time to find a parking spot.“

“Every table was full at lunchtime on a Friday and I'm not surprised. The food and service were outstanding.I had a Founders porter and a DJ burger (customized). They let me special order to turn that DJ burger into a Plaza burger a la Annie's in Dinkytown - that's sourcream, raw onion, and pumpernickel. It was delicious, memorable! The porter paired perfectly with the burger. I got fries and they were great too. The place was full but our service was very good. The prices were even reasonable, $13 +/- for a sandwich.“

“Great happy hour menu, but get there early or you're going to be waiting for a while. Well made dishes with excellent service, you can't go wrong here for a nice night out, but be prepared to open your wallet. This is a splurge unless you really stick to the happy hour menu and don't go crazy.“

“This is a great little watering hole but don't let the fact that it is small fool you. Its not the size that matters she says, its how you work it, and work it the detour 19 does exceptionally well, especially the bartender named Brandy. She is the best bartender Ive ever met. And ahe is definitely easy on the eyes too. Thanks Brandy and amazing service with a smile. Id give youna ride on my bike any day of the week ma'am...... Chris“

“One of best kept foodie secrets in the state of Minnesota! I can't say enough positive things about McGarry's Pub. The food is outstanding, the atmosphere is perfect (especially the back dinning area with the oversized booths and wooden floor), everything is made fresh from scratch and you can order most of the delicacies to take home (loafs of their delicious dark bread, containers of their made from scratch salad dressings, containers of their side dishes, etc). If you haven't tried McGarry's yet, don't even hesitate!“

“Great Culver's. Honestly I was there around 1:30pm and there were 8 cars in front of me. A bit of a wait. But once I ordered and got to the window to pay,, my order came out within minutes. Hot and exactly how I ordered it. I highly recommend this Culver's“

“This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Natalie was absolutely incredible. She was attentive, caring, friendly and helpful. The food came out hot and tasted delicious. Not only did she make sure our drinks were filled whenever they got low she also had extensive knowledge of the menu and was able to answer any question we asked.“

“I love 318! I come here at least 2 times a week and it's always perfect. The best place to relax and enjoy breakfast, brunch, or lunch. The servers are all incredible and friendly and making sure you feel welcomed & are enjoying your meal. The food is yummy and always freshly made.“

“I enjoyed the eggs benedict with the potatoes and my friend chose build your own b-fast. Our waitress, Lorry, was awesome and thoughtful The food arrived shortly after a mix up, with all the sides. Thank you, Lorry for a wonderful experience & the cookies were delish!!Oh yeah, she remembered my hot sauce bottle ?“

“Good bar food, good bar drink options, friendly staff. Maxine is the best! Popcorn and pull tabs, it kinda feels stuck in the 80's but sometimes that's a good thing. Besides, it's in Osseo which also seems like it's stuck in the 80's with the houses in the community being built in the 50's or older“

“Nice restaurant with a cozy vibe. Went for Valentine’s Day and got a reservation a week prior with no problem. Food was good but came out warm vs fresh/hot. Not sure if that was because it was a busy night but was expecting more for the pre we paid. Would give them another shot in the future on a less busy night.“

“Been here for after work happy hour twice in the last two weeks. Have had great service and I love the atmosphere. It's hard to find a fun place these days that isn't too loud so this is a real gem! I'm happy to have found Thirty Bales as a great option for catching up with friends.Parking: Free parking lot across the street“

“This place is AMAZING, the place replaced the suburban and it is waaay better. The food(especially the jerk tacos) are amazing, the menu has many options. The servers are very friendly and the manager is usually hanging around and is very very nice. The Jamaican vibe is very fun as well.“

“This us a fun place. Beautiful and had kind of a classy comfortable feel. Dress up or dress casual. Food was delicious, hot and served perfect. Only complaint is prices are a bit high for the food but not so bad I won't come back. Would recommend!“

“Lake Room is our favorite date night spot. Worth the drive for us. Shoutout to the bartender, Demi, who always makes fantastic cocktails. The kitchen puts out great food too. All around a must-try restaurant that will entice you to come back again and again.“

“I love the food here, but this is the second time in a row my order has been messed up! Last time my salad was completely wrong, but I noticed before I left the store luckily and had it remade. This time my salad was perfect, but i asked for no bread and instead they gave me bread but no chocolate covered strawberry! I didn’t notice until I had already left and I didn’t have the time to go back and get it fixed unfortunately.“

“The food is fantastic. We sat by the bar, and it got a bit loud. There are different areas though that would seem right for dates, family eating and even events. The staff is very friendly and helpful. While our actual waiter was less impressive, the manager was friendly and stopped by to see how things were. When she noticed we were done eating, she cleared our dishes right away. My son also broke a glass. The bartender and another waiter came over to clear the glass and wipe up the spill. All the while smiling, letting us know it happens all the time and not to worry.“

“Boyfriend and I decided to take the 45 minute drive to check this place out and I am not at all disappointed! The homemade chips are something I wish I could eat every day, and the prime rib melt was top notch! Super friendly service, will definitely be recommending this place!“

“This is a fine place to bowl, no frills.I came Saturday night and total for 2 people, 4 game of bowling (or about 2 hours) and 3 beers was $80. Not sure if I'm out of touch with what costs should be, but that seems expensive to me.Bar service was good. Front customer service is not the most friendly. Not overly so,, still an enjoyable evening.“

“We had a nice quiet date night here on a Wednesday. Had the truffle gnocchi- it was bomb. I'll come back just for that! Our server was too young to drink to recommend a wine so I had her ask the bartender (I gave her some pointers of what I had in mind) and ended up finding a new favorite. The hostess, Tess, was also wonderful and bussed our table throughout our meal which was nice because we ordered 2 apps one at a time and then our meals and then dessert. Killing a couple of hours just enjoying a night out together. Definitely will be back!“

“First time there last night. Was told it was a 15-20 minute wait, no problem as I was waiting for my friend, it was FIVE minutes! Our server was nice & attentive. We enjoyed Happy Hour and had a fun night. Will definitely be back again!“

“I came into the restaurant with my 2 children during busy lunch hour. We had a friendly staff experience and the quickest service I've ever gotten at Culver's. I think we got our food in less than a minute and a half. I was floored. They were so kind and friendly it spread to the patrons in the restaurant with me. Very good community feeling store. Love this location. Their A-team was on staff and I loved it. Food was delicious as always. A cone, a sundae, and a Culver's basket meal“

“My wife and I were there for lunch , as we have before and have had a great time but not this time .They seated us and our waitress greeted us which was fine, we ordered I had the special a walleye sandwich it was good, a little messy but good. My wife ordered the hot turkey sandwich and that was not so good the turkey meat looked old like leftovers the whole meal just did not look appealing. She asked if she could get a little more gravy which they brought out, the gravy had a lot of pepper in it making it hard to eat. So we got our bill and got ready to leave when we notice that they charged us two dollars for a small bowl of gravy. It maybe quite some time before we go back, but next time we know what not to order.“

“The wife and I came here tonight for the first time. The service was excellent and the people were nice. I had the walleye burger and it was amazingly awesome. The wife had the prime rib and it was also excellent. We would most definitely come back here again.“

“Went at 1pm with a party if 7. Sat right away. Great food options. Delicious. Everything was marvelous. Only gave 4 stars for service as we were a little slow on refills and forgot an order if fries, but quickly remedied once he came back around. Nothing huge.“

“We decided to use this establishment for Christmas evening dinner & it was awesome! We ordered the "All American BBQ Feast" & it was EVERYTHING they said it would be. The "ribs" were outstanding, not fatty at all! We'll be doing this again! A great value & time saver!“

“We stopped in with 3 families including fours kids. The food was great, but the service was exceptional. We got seated right away, and there was no problem splitting the check, despite us sitting willy nilly. Everyone was happy with their food.“

“One of my favorite not-a-chain restaurants. Never had a bad meal here. Inside and outside both have great seating options. We were inside this last time and everyone's meals came out as ordered and my bloody Mary was delicious. Great for the whole family and the kids menu is funny.If you are traveling along 494, stop here!“

“Food is standard Perkins food. They had a great muffin selection though. Service was fantastic. We went on Thursday around 7 pm. Staff worked great together to serve our party. They kept the place clean and operating smoothly. Felt like days before the pandemic when service mattered to most restaurants. I'd go again just for the service.“

“Layline is an exceptional restaurant. The food options are “creations” by the chef. This is high quality food with outstanding flavor, texture, and options. The management and servers were friendly and efficient. Cocktails are also creative and tasty. Outstanding place!“