50 Best American Restaurants near Hugo

“My name is Mark Jay

I have been a customer of Amian Restaurant since they opened. I have been a customer through ownership changes and I have nothing but GREAT REVIEWS and RECOMMENDATIONS for this Restaurant , the Ownership, and the wait staff!!

ALL of the Owners & ALL OF THE WAIT STAFF have been nothing but friendly and gracious even when they are swamped.
I have eaten lunch, and dinner here more times than I can remember, I have picked up food and brought it to my home or to other gatherings, the food has always been very good.

I have taken friends that are Chinese here and they also enjoyed the food and have become regular customers. I often take business associates to this restaurant for lunch meetings.

On one visit that I had take out, they forgot the white rice, when I called about it, they offered to bring it to my home, I declined the offer and they made up for it on my next visit.

I often talk with the staff when they have time and they are extremely friendly, always concerned about making sure the atmosphere is pleasant and the food is what I wanted !!

I can not say enough good things about this restaurant and encourage you to try it out, I am sure you will enjoy it as much as my family, friends and business colleges do !!

I will be bringing food home to my family tonight !!

The menu is packed full of various Chinese and American dishes, everyone that I have tried, and I have tried many, many, of them are very good.“

“My husband and I have been going to the blacksmith restaurant for over 40 years. The only item I have had is their chicken which is addicting. They sell more Broasted chicken than anyone else in Minnesota. All their food is great but it is their chicken for me. At least once a week I have to have it. They have a 12 piece to purchase and take out also….we have done that after eating there !!!!!!!“

“I rarely go out to eat because usually the food is overpriced and disappointing. It’s been so long since I enjoyed a perfect burger I forgot how good they can be. I am not kidding, the dream burger is some kind of special.“

“What a GREAT place! Wings were fantastic! Drinks were great if I lived closer I would be at this place once or twice a month.!“

“This legion is a center piece of the Forest Lake community. They host the Fourth of July parade, fundraisers, and events. They have a solid food menu, good drinks and decent service. The atmosphere is nothing fancy, and exactly what you would expect from a small town legion bar. A good spot for a meal, drinks or listening to live music.“

“Culver’s has the best Butter Burger’s - North Atlantic Cod & famous Custard of the day! I have been going to the Vadnais Heights Culver’s for several years! The friendly staff is “Impeccable “ I always buy the Calendars & Gift Cards! Thank You Culver’s for supporting our Farmers! 5 Golden Stars! 😊“

“The beauty of Perkins is you get exactly what you expect, which is pretty good food a a fair price, brought to your table with exceptional services. This particular location is a solid pick with a reasonably quiet atmosphere. I'm definitely coming back to this one!“

“Food was SO good and portion was filling! Bar tender was so friendly and helpful - and really accommodating! The street tacos with the corn tortillas were among the best I’ve had. The server was polite and friendly too. I’m bummed I didn’t snap a photo, however — I’ll be back!“

“First time here. You order at the counter here, then food is brought out. The pancakes and sausage were fantastic! Nice little place to meet someone to catch up or stop to grab a coffee. Also have outdoor seating for the nicer days.“

“Overall great atmosphere and the food is quite good other than the fries which gave me a yucky tummy from the grease. I was shocked, however, to be charged $7 for hot tea! SEVEN DOLLARS. Seriously? It's water and a cheap tea bag. 🤨 Another reason to stick with lukewarm tap water when eating out. Also be aware that there is a 2.9% fee for using a credit card. I'm not sure if it's noted on the menu but it's on the bottom of the check.“

“Great food every time, with so many options to choose from, and great people!“

“This was my first time and it won’t be the last. Thank you for a spectacular dinner last Saturday night. A few of my neighbors and I had a great time. Hopefully we can bring more people next time.“

“Great people! Great food! Monthly specials are fun experiments that sometimes end up on the menu. If you haven’t been in a few years, give them another try. The current team and menu are awesome.“

“I thought i would give this a try as I was in the area on a Friday night. The casino is small but offers quite a bit of card games for those who enjoy poker, black jack, pai gao and several others. When you first walk in, the bar area and restaurant greet you, I grabbed a seat at the bar and was quickly offered a water and menu. I ordered a club sandwich and fries($10), my sandwich arrived pretty quickly and was delicious. the club is large and filling, and the fries were tasty. If you are looking for a good value in the Forest Lake area, it's hard to pass up Trout Air Tavern but it does come with whole Casino vibe.“

“Excellent food, great prices and awesome service!“

“Jimmy’s is always good. The staff is outstanding! Food is very good, great specials! Wild rice soup best I have tasted ever! Bingo two mornings and two nights very well run!“

“Nick was our waiter recently for a birthday celebration… he was exceptionally accommodating and made our evening! Food great as always.“

“I work here and it's the best golf course in Minnesota in my opinion the course is very easy to follow the staff is exceptional, it's really clean, and the atmosphere is amazin. I recommend it to anyone who wants to become a member because it's a private course.“

“Sorry for the bad photo's, but the employees here are amazing 👏 Abby is a wonderful server and Raymond is an awesome manager! Today the two greeters saw a customer stuck in the parking lot and went outside to shovel and push them out! Almost made me tear up! Love this Applebee's and the employees!“

“Great night for
Culver’s. Speedy service and not much of a line. Food was great as usual no issues with my order. The dogs approved of their pup cups. Somehow only one onion ring was in the bag when I made it home so that’s a mystery for next time“

“Thank you Adam and the manager for 5 star service! I found a Culvers 🪙 coin in a #geocache for a Free Chicken sandwich. Even though they hadn't see this type of coupon before they did honor it. I got the spicy chicken was hot and delicious. Service was Fast and friendly. Restaurant and restroom was clean. Chicken came with lettuce, tomato and mayo. I think it would be even better with some ranch on it.
Thanks guys. I'll be back!!“

“Great Customer Service! Friendly and professional. Food is always fresh! Love the assistant manager! I eat/order at Culver twice a week!“

“They were very fast and friendly even on a busy night. Food was good but a little expensive for what we got.“

“Bill you and your team were amazing 👏 The food was absolutely 💯 delicious 😋“

“They serve super tasty, fresh sandwiches, salads and so much more! I love their Oriental salad and Zany Mullany sandwich combo. Open for breakfast too, Service is fast and prices are very reasonable. The staff is so fun -- I always come away happy that I stopped in!“

“Food is good. Stopped in for dinner last night. 12 bucks for a Sam Adams Oktoberfest on tap seems a little excessive.“

“Amazing atmosphere, great food and reasonably priced. The live music is a plus!!!“

“I’ve been to Culver’s a few times recently. The food is good overall, but the staff can be a little hit or miss. Sometimes you get someone who is really great and friendly, and other times it feels like the employee just doesn’t want to be there.
They are usually pretty good about remaking items if something is incorrect, which I appreciate. You can typically expect to wait in line to order since the ordering process can take a bit. Once ordered, the food usually comes out within about 10 minutes, sometimes longer if it’s really busy.
The price for what you get is a little high, but the food is still enjoyable. You can usually find tables unless it’s during a really busy time. Overall, it’s a decent place to stop for a meal, especially if you’re craving burgers or frozen custard.“

“The Cubano was excellent, and the waffle fries and seasoned sour cream are better than other local establishments. I had to give props to the cooks. Most bar food is mediocre, but I was so impressed with their food. We had a great Sunday afternoon here chatting with regulars and the staff. Everyone was very friendly. We will be back!“

“I am Sue's sister and she is telling me you are listening to the same pod casters as we are. I wish we could meet. Exciting times! Keep the faith. Q=17! God is in control! Someday we will meet.“

“This is the BEST place for great food and amazing service!! Deedee is the most incredible person!! All the staff is incredible. I drive over an hour just to hang out at this awesome bar and restaurant. Thank you to you all!“

“10/10 would recommend 😁 best sports bar around“

“We came to Stillwater for a nighttime get away and stumbled upon Sal’s. We were seated immediately, greeted by our waitress, Penny with a smile and great conversation! The menus had great variety and was delicious! This place is worth the trip for us and we WILL be back! Thanks Penny for your awesome service that made our visit that much better!“

“Been here when I was younger for dancing. Came back tonight the food my god is good.“

“So many wonderful smells! I created some interesting smells that floated around the restaurant!“

“Even short staffed, Everyone at RL Was freindly and wait staff , food was Exellent. 5 Stars“

“Both my daughter & my meals were good. She had the walleye tacos & sweet potato fries & I had the bbq burger, both were fresh and my burger was juicy!“

“Stopped on a Thursday afternoon to see PT on the patio. The female singer performing was amazing. My wife and I had a couple happy hour apps including wings, nachos and cheese burger sliders. Everything was awesome! Only got a pic of the wings tho. We love this bar and look forward to returning again and again!“

“Great spot and hard working staff during 4th of July. Thank you for being open so we could enjoy the fireworks and a drink :) 🇺🇸💕“

“Ate with family and child. We were in for a treat as it was busy. Plenty of other family's, couples, friends, and individual people there eating. Everyone was served swiftly and correctly. Getting pretty drinks from the bar, to a good old beer in a pint. Child also had fun with staff and would play with her when around. Come in if you want a nice night with anybody around!!“

“Shout out to my new favorite spot! This is the only bar in the North Branch area that will play a Packers Game for locals and not just the Vikings games. They are extremely friendly. The owner is amazing and accommodating unlike, sadly, some of the other local owners who won't even make eye contact with patrons. Their food is amazing! The bartender and waitress are hard workers especially given the short staffed situation of all places as of late. We go out alot and this place is the place we will frequent even though it's farther away than others! Love it here. Thanks Friar's!“

“Tuesday tacos , tater tots , burgers , and the ribs are some of my favorites. And if you're a wing fan be ready as they are huge !!😋🍻“

“We came mothers day to take my sons and wife out had a great time foods good steaks were real tasty the server was funny and great.“

“The best tap list in the Twin Cities northeast metro and guaranteed to have everyone’s favorite appetizer and meal on the menu. It’s a must stop for anyone visiting White Bear Lake and has the best patio in the historical downtown area. Whether you are visiting for the first time or lived here your whole life, you’ll love this place!“

“We just happy to give this review for Olivia what a wonderful awesome dynamic hostess her first day at work she did an awesome job and made sure that all her guests were satisfied and guess what it's my birthday and she got me a free birthday meal kudos to you Olivia Sandy Jones and Dion Nelson June 19th 2023“

“They were so friendly and patient! The food is so bomb and honestly would highly recommend them! Such a great place and really good prices!“

“Hi thanks again so much so much so much“

“Great food, great atmosphere!!“

“Great atmosphere Long happy hours Prices you can’t beat! Gambling Bingo Twice a week And I hear the service is great“

“We were sat quickly, got our drinks and food ordered and served pretty quick too! I think our servers name was Kayla? She was super sweet, blonde hair and pretty, compliments to her :). Keep up the good work and definitely will be back for more delicious food“