Restaurants near Lakeland

“I stopped by last night for dinner with one particular menu item in mind… It was the pozole de puerco! I have had people in general rave about pozole and folks in the reviews were raving about it too so I wanted to give it a shot. I have actually passed by this restaurant a ton and have wanted to try the pozole but this was mostly during the summer and I am usually not craving something warm when it is hot out. However, with the cooler temperatures, something hot is just what I was needing this weekend!

You get a generous amount of pozole with two tostadas, lettuce, raw onions, avocado and some “mild” salsa. I say “mild” because it still had a good bit of heat to it! I love some tostadas and these were excellent. The pozole was hardy and they give you a fair amount of meat too. I thought it was good but it might just not be my style of soup. However, I still finished the whole bowl so there’s that. I have also been recommended the tacos here so if I am in the area again, I will probably try those next time!”

“Bungalow Inn is a well-kept secret of an AMAZING spot for dinner, drinks, brunch and everything in-between!! We had dinner there and were BLOWN AWAY that every single thing we tried was EXCELLENT! Father’s Day brunch was BRILLIANT! $27 for literally ANYTHING you could want for brunch — I’m really picky about breakfast, if I’m going to shell out and not make it at home, it better be good! This FANTASTIC LAYOUT far exceeded our hopes/expectations. Do yourself a favor and TRY THIS PLACE! You will be glad you did!!”

“We recently got married (October 2024) and Lake Elmo Inn catererd our wedding. It was absolutely AMAZING! We had the prime rib carving station and the walleye as well as the duck soup and salad. Our guests are still talking about the food. We decided to upgrade to the "LEI Experience" which means each of your guests get a warm hand towel, an intermezzo sorbet, and a chocolate covered strawberry!!! We were over the moon with the service on the night of the wedding and all our communication with LEI throughout the process. Special shoutout to Kayla G. who was the most patient, professional, and kind event manager! She answered every single one of my (many) questions and she did so with a smile! On the night of the wedding, we were SO impressed with how fast the servers were able to get to each of our guest tables and keep the flow going. It was seamless, seriously. We cannot recommend Lake Elmo Inn Catering enough. They've total pro's and just know that you'll be in good hands. Thank you again to everyone on the team for your hard work to make the dream come true!! <3”

“Kristin was friendly, attentive, and efficient. Food was delicious and arrived faster than I would have expected.”

“Delicious! Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a great meal.”

“Amazing place...
Amazing staff and food...
We are definitely going to be back!!
Loved the music 🎵🎶
Lance and Jeffrey
Sang duo
Really good 😊”

“great service, food was ready quickly, and the food was delicious. price point was definitely good as well.”

“We had been to this place when it was called Whiteys several times, but this was our first visit since the change in ownership.

First thing I noticed was they kept the fresh squeezed juice... YAY!!!! I enjoy a variety of cocktails, but a screwdriver with fresh OJ is near the top of my list. So big thanks for that.

I was perusing the menu and it didn't take long for me to notice the lasagna w/side salad. I am a lasagna hound and snob, and have tried it at many establishments over the years. This offering was outstanding, perhaps my favorite (not made by my wife, of course).

We will be back.

P. S. we used to boat on the river and visited Stillwater a lot, but not since COVID. Howard's has been on our radar for a while. Hearing more about it at the Wits Reunion show at the Fitzgerald motivated us to get it done.”

“GREAT food! bun, pho, egg rolls, wontons, everything is great! We used to frequent Que Viet in Eagan years ago and were thilled to see this in Woodbury!”

“amazing food by an amazing crew. love love love love everything about black rooster.”

“Delicious, fresh, hand made pizza. We love patronizing this local establishment. We'll definitely be back!”

“Looking for a hidden gem of a local ramen shop you may have just found your new favorite here! The apps the bubble tea and the pork omg the pork. Their BBQ pork is absolutely out of this world good. The smokiness, the depth of flavor, the tenderness. No matter what dish you get this in you will be amazed. On top of the wonderful food the woman who I believe owns it but is always working the dining room is just the sweetest lady even. Thanks again for all the great food and memories. This will be a family favorite for as long as we live here!”

“Great local coffee shop. Good coffee drinks and friendly staff!”

“We had Old Southern Bbq cater for our wedding and it was absolutely an amazingly positive experience! The director of catering, Amy, was so helpful and on top of everything. The catering team was absolutely wonderful! All of our guests ranted and raved about the food all night, especially the potato salad and the cornbread muffin tops. Would definitely recommend!”

“Me and a friend accidentally came across this place and decided, why not stop in and try it out?! They are absolutely welcoming and lovely people and very helpful! Also, bomb coffee to boot! So glad we stumbled across you all, we will for sure be back! Thanks again for all your help today and for the amazing coffee!”

“If we are going out for sit down pizza this is our go to spot. We moved from AZ two years ago and this is hands down some of the best we have found since we have been here. You can’t go wrong with any pizza, the Brussels sprouts are unreal, and every flavor of wing is good. Always great vibes here, family friendly, and the staff is awesome!”

“Sweet atmosphere! Delicious food. The wine is unlike any menu in the area! Service was SO awesome! Love this little place. I felt absolutely elated to finally visit Olio. Olive Oil ice cream! Short Rib! Italian wine. 🍷Ciao!”

“We love going here for a nice dinner out! Great cocktails compliment an enjoyable menu with lots of great options to choose from. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!”

“just stopped in for some great Mei Mei's Cookies for the 4th of July weekend. The chocolate cookie with the Reese's Cup inside was the best! A great selection of cookies for everyone. Make the little ones smile when you show up with the Cookie's to Celebrate. Happy 4th of July everyone!🌟 🇺🇲🌟”

“Hands down the best place in town for coffee!”

“The coffee, the staff, the artwork and vibes!!! Just a couple good reasons to check it out! It has a unique and friendly atmosphere and I really want to try the soup in the cooler months!! I love that they showcase local artists work in the cafe. The handmade keychains they have for sale are SUPER CUTE!! (great for gifting and collecting) Extraordinary place. Go see for yourself ✌️😁♥️”

“Great little Ice Cream shop! The ice cream the service and the atmosphere was amazing! Thank you again!”

“Best coffee and boba tea shop in the area!!!!”

“Taro Vietnamese Coffee is a must🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽”

“Love the atmosphere and food, and we love sitting in Lauren S’s section. Always happy and helpful!!”

“We eat here regularly! The coffee options are amazing, we love the Viet & Chai options as well. Breakfast is never a miss, great avo toast and breakfast Sammy options. We love the buffalo wrap for lunch (fries are unreal) and also the curry! The vibe is always calm, hip and friendly. We have business here & take friends as well!”

“Delectable bites all around. You can't go wrong stopping at St Croix baking company. I have yet to find anything here that isn't excellent. And now that I know about St. Croix baking company in Hudson, my car will not breeze by Hudson anymore. 😋 I used to go from Eau Claire to the twin cities without stopping but now that I know better I have to stop at this bakery.”

“Great patio Great Food Great Beer”

“Highly recommend! We’ve had their coffee a few times in the mornings, but last night we tried their pizza and it was phenomenal! We love that they have a gluten free option for pizza as well as their Gluten Free Land bakery items!”

“Excellent pizza and cheesesteak sandwiches! Kids loved it as well! Food was ready quickly and staff was very friendly. My faves are the Spicy Tono, South Philly and Truffle Fries. Everything was delicious!”