Restaurants near Lake Elmo

“This was a great outing. We took our brother and sister-in-law to lunch to celebrate his 92nd birthday. Our delightfully spunky waitress immediately suggested we start the celebration off with champagne! She provided a nonalcoholic variety to our guests because they don't imbibe. It was such a nice start to a lovely meal, everything was delicious.”

“They have great coffee, there bakery items are a great selection. I royally enjoyed the coffee cake with the coffee and hot chocolate. They also use really good honey in the coffee I had. They also sell their own coffee beans too.Kid-friendliness: Hot chocolate”

“Authentic Mexican food truck. Ready quick great food. Tacos, burritos, and more! Churro and Horchata are sweet treats also available here. Next to Marathon gas station and Liquor store.”

“Heard about them on the local news and my local neighborhood FB page. Had to give them a try. Delicious food. Ordered the Alex and the Minnesota Chickena and Wild rice. The pies were so good and pastry was so light. Also tried their French fries and was not disappointed. Was fun to try something new and support a local restaurant.”

“Not been there in ages. I ordered the broasted chicken, which was awesome. I could use another bartender different how you order there but that’s OK I’ll be going back.?”

“FOOD IS AMAZING!!! me and my sisters first time trying this place since it is hidden and it was so good and yummy. We tried the pho, Banh mi, spicy chicken wings and Thai tea! Everything was delicious. Didn’t have to flavor the broth of the pho at all, the Banh mi is so delicious, the warm soft bread completes it. Chicken wings is so good. Definitely have to try everything else on their menu! The Thai tea was fresh as well! And their service is amazing too! This place is underrated! Hoping they can expand the dining area soon! This is definitely my new spot to eat at!”

“Enjoyed Weller Antique at lunch along with a Reuben and Tots. Reuben was good but lacked flavor. Signed up for a Michters tasting at 6:30 and thoroughly enjoyed the time. I will be looking for Michters from now on.”

“We stopped here on a whim after a flight and were very happy we stopped here. The food was plentiful and delicious and our server Leah was amazing and attentive. We have a 2 year old who can be a handful and our server was very kind and brought her some ”

“We got the hot beef sandwich and pepper jack burger and loaded fries. The hot beef was good. Filling. Gracy was tasty. My husband said he can't recommend the pepper jack burger the patty was meh and the banana peppers were a weird fit. Loaded fries are to major win here they were so good, with good fries, lots of cheese, and real thick bacon.”

“Very fun! Love the smoking old fashions! Great food! Birthday cake is really fun. Rainbow. But didn't know they give it to you and then charge 10.00. Only downside.”

“After hearing many great things about Alleycat’s we decided to drive up from the south metro and check it out and it did not disappoint! Amazing sandwiches with good service! The Cuban was one of the best I’ve had!”

“Diana and the team at Ronnally's were incredible! They fueled the Woodbury Boys Soccer Team for their 2023 playoff run with unbelievable family style food (garlic toast, caesar salad and pastas) and service! Thank you Ronnally's Team! ⚽️⚽️⚽️”

“Amazing traditional gelato with a variety of flavors. The owner is extremely friendly and happily provides samples. There are also gelato filled cannolis, cookie sandwiches, and pints/quarts to-go for sale. Highly recommend!”

“Went for breakfast on March 9th, the atmosphere was great, and the food was AMAZING and tasted so, so good. Overall, we were so happy and satisfied with the more than happy to give this place high reviews. The only negative side to this story was that the waitress who served us did not seem happy that we chose to eat there. She barely greeted us and even asked about the specials. She simply pointed to the whiteboard and told us they were listed on the board and then walked away. When taking out order, she seemed to have an attitude and acted like she did not want to be there. Not one did she come by to check if we needed a refill of coffee or how the meal was. In fact, she did not bother to come by until we flagged down another waitress to get our coffee refill. She did not thank us when we paid for our meal despite getting a $25 tip.Despite all this we would recommend this restaurant for a great atmosphere and wonderful food. We do plan to give this place a second chance on our next trip back.”

“We love Cajeta and are so happy they're a part of White Bear! Their breakfast tortas are delicious and I'm a huge fan of the cajeta latte and trying the rotating seasonal drinks.”

“I love the pizza from here! Tastes delicious!! However, it is mainly a take-out establishment. They do have seasonal outdoor seating.Parking: Very limited parking in front of establishment. Otherwise, you would need to pay in a pay lot and walk over.Wheelchair accessibility: It is completely wheelchair accessible. However, entering and exiting the establishment may be tight if it is busy.”

“Went there with a group of people. The decor and look of the place was very cool! The food was great! And The staff and the kitchen were able to keep up with us And continue to remain very, very friendly and helpful!!”

“Our server was perfectly attentive without being overwhelming! Great food. Good drinks. An enjoyable Sunday night for casual dinner and drinks with a friend. The cheese curds are literally the best I've ever had outside of the State Fair.”

“We parked at one end of Hudson and walked the main strip looking for a new place to eat. We stumbled on Black Rooster ?, and it called to us. There's a steep flight of stairs leading you into the cool cave like atmosphere of the place.We had wine ? and smoked old fashioneds (yum) to start. We had the pan-roasted chicken breast ? and seared sea scallops, which were both amazing. The menu rotates, so who knows what we'll get next time (and there will be a next time).Parking: There are pay parking lots all along the main strip (pay only during specific hours).”

“Best restaurant in Woodbury, I love it. The best food, the best drinks, the best staff, you can only find the best of the best here. Sushi, ramen, fried rice, everything on the menu is a 10 out of 10. Please give it a try!”

“It's not a huge place but they have good choices. The pizza was almost fantastic - the edges were super burnt but I did love the Boston style thickness and that the sauce is "dollop" style (like sour cream on a taco) I'm not a huge sauce fan so being able to just scoop it off was great. Flavor was awesome. Drinks were ok. We'd go back.”

“Each time at Hazelwood in Woodbury is a pleasure. The food is amazing but the environment and staff are also incredible. Clint is an awesome GM and takes care of us every time and makes us feel welcome. Mariah our server was a joy!”

“I've only had boba a handful of times, but BoBa 4eva was one of the best! It's new to Stillwater and I'm checking it out for the first time. I got green tea milk tea with strawberry boba and wintermelon milk tea with strawberry boba. Both were so good! You can ask for less sugar to make it less sweet. The employee was very caring and offered to have us sample one that we wanted to try! There is seating for small groups and lots of pictures and decor to look at!”

“I love this place. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable inside. In the summer, the patio bar is lots of casual fun. They have a good glutten free menu. The service is excellent.Dietary restrictions: Separate gluten-free menu. The deconstructed banana cream pie is especially fabulous.”

“Olio has such a cozy relaxing atmosphere and all of the food we had was delicious! The fried eggplant was amazing! We had a party of six so we were able to try a lot of the menu and it was all so good. Britt, our server, was awesome and had great recommendations. You can tell everything is freshly made. We will definitely be coming back.”

“I was very impressed when I arrived at the front line. I take my smartphone, a worker (woman) was immediately know that I’m Deaf. She know American Sign Language (ASL). Cup and Cone is the best ice cream!!!”

“Nelson's Ice Cream is the best ice cream shop in the Twin Cities, and probably the best Ice cream shop that I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. I am a huge ice cream lover, and I was blown away by how many different flavors of ice cream that are available from Nelson's. Dozens of great unique flavors to choose from. You can purchase ice cream to eat right then and there in cones, waffle cones, or a cup, and they also sell it by the pint to bring home. Blueberry cheesecake is my personal favorite.”

“For real, I had no idea I could find Mexican food this good east of ST PAUL. This place Totally hit the spot with some piping hot Pozole on a cold day! Gracias, Julio!!”

“Lots of old school candy options here. Ice cream options are decent as well. We just got coffee and hot chocolate though lol. The outdoor atmosphere here is so cute and cozy. They have seating inside as well.”

“Great Caribbean food with a comfortable atmosphere that makes me want a Margarita as I walk in, the Yucatán Stew is the best thing I have had in a long time, (it might be Spicy) to some but the heat and flavor balance nicely to me, with great service and the food like it is no wonder you might have to wait for a seat it's totally worth it!”