50 Best American Restaurants near Lakeland

“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!!“

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

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

“There are a lot of fancy places to eat in Stillwater, Minnesota, but you're never going to get anything better than this meatloaf. And if you're lucky enough to have Mary wait on you, all the better. I'm seriously not kidding. Don't skip this Meatloaf.“

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

“My husband & I ate here for our Anniversary. His steak was perfectly done, & my mediterranean pasta was so good! Our waiter was great too!“

“The flatbreads are so nummy!“

“We spent the morning soaking up sweet family time at a favorite breakfast spot, The Table on Main (you guessed it, on Main Street in downtown River Falls)— and it was the perfect way to celebrate together. We love (love) their enormous cinnamon rolls (basically a breakfast appetizer at this point 😍). Warm, gooey, and big enough to share… though no one really wants to! One of our favorite things about this cozy little café? The games and conversation cards they have ready at the table (with supply of board games in the back too). The kids look forward to them every time, and it gives us such a sweet chance to slow down, laugh, talk, and enjoy each other’s company. ☕️I love that coffee comes hot, in ginormous mugs, with a backup carafe on the table for instant refills.👌 Grateful for good food, good conversations, and the very best company. ❤️“

“My entire experience was beautiful. Food, service, vibe, beverages, all fantastic. Will be returning with friends and family.“

“Excellent experience all around. Service was excellent. Best smashed burgers!!! The dessert was also amazing! I am not normally a burger girl but this was probably the best burger I've ever had in my entire life. can't wait to go back again sometime soon. 5 stars.“

“Lisa G., Janae was our waitress, too. We were the “3-J’s”: Joe, Junna, and Janae. Janae was swift, attentive, beautiful, and cheerful. She was always right there to refill my water glass. I wonder if she ran track in high school; she was fast!“

“We came in for their amazing shamrock shake martini! The hostess and the waitress were lovely! We were in a hurry due to hockey practice and they were on their A game getting us in and out while still providing a fun experience! Cheers🍀🍀🍀🍀“

“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“

“10/10 excellent food and excellent people. Nice little spot to do a little shopping too :) great for a coffee on the go as well“

“Of all the places to eat in Hudson, Culver's has the most courteous,polite and friendly staff. No matter what time of day, they rock !!!“

“FABULOUS! My husband and I rarely try new places but this time we decided to go out of the norm. Cannot say enough great things. We sat at the bar and Timmy took care of us. Chef’s kiss 😘 We will be back!“

“Really good experience at the Culver’s in Woodbury Minnesota. Doing curbside and a shake tipped over in my car and the guy who brought it out was nice enough to go get towels and a new shake. Definitely did not have to do that. It was completely my fault, but he went above and beyond For customer that is a rare thing to find“

“My girlfriend and I recently checked out Post American Eatery for the first time and had an awesome experience! The atmosphere was really cool and relaxed, and the staff was incredibly friendly. My girlfriend ordered the Beef Ragu and loved it! The meat was super tender, and the sauce was just right. I went for the Prime Rib special, and it was delicious – cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. Our server was great, too – really helpful and laid-back. We're definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes. If you're looking for a place with great food, a cool vibe, and excellent service, I'd highly recommend giving Post American Eatery a try. We had a fantastic time and can't wait to go back!“

“One of the best restaurants on the east side of the twin cities, if you love wine with awesome food,this owner along with the staff, which is key, know how to serve the two together to have an unforgettable dinner. The wine shop has some phenomenal choices of wines you will not find anywhere else. Stillwater’s Domacin is a destination ❤️🍷🥂❤️“

“Awesome food and drinks. The agave Twinkie is a must! Been here multiple times and me and my wife have never had a bad meal.“

“Every single dish we had was phenomenal! We gave compliments to the chef on truly inspired creations. Our favorite may have been the Brussels sprouts, but we truly loved everything we tried. The service was great - friendly, quick, knowledgeable. Thank you to the whole team for making our 20th Anniversary celebration so wonderful.“

“Ate here for the first time, food was amazing, drinks were awesome and environment was welcoming. Definitely recommend visiting sometime 😊“

“Another successful event made sweeter by Keys Cafe and Bakery! Whether it’s the Hudson, Stillwater, or any other location, you’re always welcomed and taken care of. There is seriously no shortage of customer service and support, quality ingredients and execution, alongside beautifully crafted and delivered homemade goods. A huge shoutout to Abigail and Amy at the Stillwater location! They brought our vision of a mini dessert bar to life and people are still talking about how incredible everything was. Thank you so much and do not hesitate On Keys Cafe for your next catering/event needs.“

“Phenomenal food and service! 10/10!“

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

“Amazing gluten free options“

“Nice lunch with my Mom today“

“Been a customer for at least 7-9 years. Never a bad meal. Always outstanding service“

“Trout Benedict was amazing. Farm fresh eggs with golden yolks. Trout patty crisp on the outside. Homemade Hollandaise. Perfection.“

“My husband and I were there to celebrate our Anniversary with our family. 17 of us for dinner. Everything was top notch from our server to our food, to the time it took to get our food! We come to Jonesy's quite often with other people, and have never had a bad experience. Thank You so much!“

“Atmosphere is fun, lively, a good time. Bingo night is always fun and their service is great.“

“Ordered a full sheet of Ho ho cake at the Roseville location. From the online order to the pick up... absolute perfection. Everyone was so friendly and if they didn't know they found out the answer. I didn't have to worry if the cake was going to be exactly what I was hoping for. AND the taste... so many compliments. Definitely will be back for more cakes from here. Worth the hour and a half drive from home for it!!“

“Food is great and beer is cold. Staff is super friendly!“

“Why have we waited so long to come back here?! Food and service were impeccable. If you are craving some awesome Greek food and a cozy environment, Phil’s Tara Hideaway is the spot. We will be back very soon!“

“We were there last night for the Friday night fish fry. There were 4 of us and some had shrimp and others the fish. Everything was delicious and the service was top notch!! We’re definitely coming back!!“

“Great little get together spot. small and cozy. Great service! Great prices.“

“The food was excellent , hats off to the chef , this son and Mom were sitting next to us their chicken dinner looked fab, will be going back for that , my friend and I had burgers , onion rings and chips the rings were cooked perfectly. Prices for the food were fantastic , not expensive at all. Loved all the Hamm's Bear stuff, my dad retired from there . Great place keep up the good job!!“

“First time at the next stop bar and grill this last week and couldn’t have had a better or more fun experience! My mom brother and I stopped for drinks and pull tabs and we had a great bartender named Jamie! Mom and I went back again 2 days later and already felt so welcome and comfortable from Jamie:) will definitely be back and looking forward to it! :) also the burger my mom had gotten was a 10/10!!“

“Had an absolutely amazing dinner at Manger. Everything was perfect. Roasted oysters are a must. Great service. Great wine list.“

“What an awesome spot. Chill vibe, great service and fanfuckingtabulous selection of beer, whiskey and cocktails. Can’t wait to go back, love this place. Thanks again Brett!“

“We had a great experience with their Santa Claus festivities. One of the best bloody I’ve had in a long time.“

“Great food and staff.“

“Fabulous evening with live music and great food. Dominic (son of Brad) the best server we’ve had in our road trip across The USofA.“

“I am changing my review to givebthis Culvers 5 STARS!!! When i left a review of my unhappy experience they contacted me within 24 hours and were aimed to please their customer. They were polite and MORE THAN FAIR! Thank you River Falls Culvers! I will definitely be back!!!“

“Have been there for breakfast and it is in the top 3 (gotta count my husband as he cam cook). The breakfast side is like an old soda shop with sassy little signs. Service was awesome on both side the cafe and the bar. Do not want to give this away but Monday night 3.00 burgers, you cannot got wrong. Also the first place I have not had to tell the bartender that a strawberry margarita get sugar not salt. It is just a great little spot.“

“Wanted to get something to eat and something off the main area from the interstate. Everything was fantastic, from the waitress, cheesecurds and food. Highly recommend their cheese curds for sure! Also loved the decor.“

“Great food, best burgers and awsome chicken bowl!“

“Love this place! A special daily. Good food. Good people. Good vibes! Great breakfast served on Saturdays and Sunday mornings (open at 8am) my favorite place to get French toast! 10/10“

“Went here for our family April Birthday get together. The food was great and atmosphere was perfect for our group of 13 Our waiter Alex did an excellent job. Thank you to him and his great service Highly recommend.“

“We have shot at Royal golf club many times and the staff and venue are incredible. We highly recommend them to host your wedding! The outdoor space is beautiful and by the lakeside and the indoor space is updated and modern with bright white walls and large stunning windows overlooking the course. The food is outstanding and the space is perfect for hosting your wedding“