39 Best American Restaurants near Hanover

“You can really tell the character of a restaurant by how they handle things when they don't go perfectly. We had a minor issue with a missing entree in our takeout tonight, but the recovery was flawless.
The staff was so kind and apologetic from the second I walked back in. While waiting, I was offered a drink, and the owner took the time to personally apologize and hand me a gift card. I was already happy just getting my food, but that level of care is so rare these days. It’s clear they value their guests. If you want great food supported by people who actually care, dine here!“

“Always great good and great service! Love this place!“

“Best date I’ve ever had!!!!! If wasn’t for my date, the experience would’nt have been so good.“

“Love The Block! Amazing service and food is delicious. They went above and beyond and did a little ice cream Sundae and sparkler for our two kids who had just each won a wrestling tournament before we came for brunch!“

“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.“

“My Best friend came in from Maryland & wanted fish. I had never been here before but heard they had good seafood. So glad we decided to give it a try. A really cute place, clean, nice outdoor seating area and super friendly staff. We both had the Walleye dinner. Wow, it was the Best Walleye I’ve ever had !! Compares to ; Grandma’s in Duluth. Finally a place near us that’s Fabulous!! Everything people ordered around us also looked super tasty !! My friend agreed & said Whenever I come home, we’re going here!! Since then, I’ve got my husband & other Best friend hooked ad well. A Must try, you will not be disappointed. You’ll fall in love too !! Yum !! Now, I’m craving Walleye again!! 🥸“

“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!“

“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!“

“We hosted our daughter’s ceremony in Medina Entertainment center, and the service and coordination were exceptional. Everything was perfectly planned and executed just as we had requested. The ceremony went smoothly, and our guests thoroughly enjoyed it. The event coordinator Christy, bar server, and food server all did an outstanding job. I would definitely plan my next event here again. Thank you“

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

“This is hands down THE BEST place to eat! I have a special needs ( Autistic, ADHD, vision impaired) grandchild and she requests this Culvers daily. We have tried others ( The St Cloud location made us leave because of her excited squeals) but the way the entire staff treats her and the rest of us when we walk through that door in Monticello is OUTSTANDING!! They can see if she's having a tough day and they go above and beyond to accommodate us. I have NEVER taken her anywhere else in Monticello that has accepted her the way Culvers staff has. They are always polite, fast and very welcoming. I don't know all of their names but Anthony and Chad are two of her favorite people. The manager is wonderful! When my bill fold got left behind she worked hard to reach out and get it back to me, she went above and beyond and I can't tell you how very much that ment to me. We don't feel like customers, we feel like family. The staff never seems crabby or like you are a burden, they really seem to enjoy their job. That speaks volumes about management. We cannot say enough good things about the staff 😃 Thank you Monticello Culvers for accepting my Granddaughter for who she is ❤️“

“I took my nephew and his roommate to the Thanksgiving buffett today. The holiday decorations were very festive and pretty. The food was delicious, the drinks were reasonably priced, and I enjoyed the experience. The 21 year olds were full and happy when we left. I would go back for a similar offering in the future.“

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

“absolutely delicious food great service And very friendly staff“

“I ordered a Butterburger basket with broccoli as my side choice of many. My friend had a kids meal. Both were really good. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean. There is handicap parking available. Kid friendly. Ask about their veteran discount. Thank you!“

“We had a brunch for 16 people at 11am. While they weren't able to hold seating/make reservations; they were able to make it a very short waiting time. Page and the serving crew were amazing! We had no waiting time on ordering and our server was professional and speedy. They kept the drinks coming and we had someone in our party with a lot of special food needs and they were wonderful! First place we've been to where my husband could eat an entire meal to his fill. The food was delicious! No one in the entire party had a single complaint! Wonderful blueberry rice sausages, eggs, pancakes, taco salad, hot tea, coffee, French toast, hashbrowns, English muffins, toast, and more! The decor is adorable! We're so lucky to have found this little cafe as we're from all around the US here for a wedding. It seems to be a local favorite as it was packed! Younger generations and older and everywhere in between! THE go to place if you live in the area or if you're just visiting! You won't be disappointed! Thank you for helping make our visit so wonderful! 10 STARS!“

“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! ♥️♥️♥️“

“Had a yummy chicken sandwich and it was the best I’ve ever had!! Delicious! Shared a homemade pumpkin bar that was amazing!! Also the best I’ve ever had!! Our Service was outstanding!! Very friendly staff! We will be back!!! Thank you!“

“I got a Chicken Parm Fettuccine And it was Surprisingly delicious and my Mom got a Salad. My Dad got a Whiskey Bacon Burger and he asked for No Pink but the chefs gave him pink on the burger but they notice and they apologized and they tryed to give him anything but he was ok! Great Service Applebee's! 5 Stars!!“

“Breakfast was fantastic! Meatlovers Omlette with hasbrowns. The omlette was LOADED! First time here and will be back again for sure! Service was FANTASTIC! My wife was very happy with the service and the food as well. Thank you! Not sure how you spell it, but Uhn was awesome and really fast at her job!“

“Good burgers and fries. Friendly and efficient waitress. 👍“

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

“Love being part of this group!“

“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.“

“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!“

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“So grateful to Nate & Jessica hosting our annual Taco Bar fundraiser.“

“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!“

“Fresh. Grilled chicken breast sandwich. Friendly staff. Inviting atmosphere. I will spend my money here because of the quality of food and the service is exceptional. Thank you thank you thank you. For all you do. Great tasting fresh food. 🤗“

“As usual we had fantastic food! We tried some new app’s and can not wait to try more. Fun fact, my Autistic son loved your pepperoni pizza! He eats very few kinds and the fact that he enjoyed your restaurant was great for me! We can add another place of approved places for him!! The atmosphere is beautiful and fun. Our service was top notch! Always the most important part for me. We will be back!“

“Great place with good food!“

“Hawk's burgers are the best.“

“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.“

“I love hanging out at the American Legion. Love the garage door that opens to the outside for that indoor/outdoor feel!“