50 Best American Restaurants near Lino Lakes

“Excellent food, great prices and awesome service!“

“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“

“Hi thanks again so much so much so much“

“Great staff. Plenty of menu selections with weekly specials. We've become regulars. Going back tonight.“

“Great food and reasonably priced“

“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.“

“Every time I visit the staff are great and the food is amazing! A must visit!“

“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! 😊“

“Friendly staff! Food is awesome!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“They absolutely have the best wings ever! I've also been happy with other foods and the service!“

“We stop here every year when we go to Back to the 50’s. It’s become a yearly tradition ❤️ Amazing food and such a fun atmosphere!“

“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.“

“Terrific food plus excellent service!“

“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.“

“We had a great time enjoying dinner and drinks tonight! Our server Steve was awesome. We were in stitches the whole time. Nicole was a hoot too! Good and drinks were good too! Would definitely recommend a visit here.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Decided to go out to dinner last night with the kids. We haven’t lived in Blaine long and decided to try the Tipsy Steer. Food was great but the service was even better. It was busy and the staff were excellent and accommodating to all patrons. Highly recommend.“

“Great food with great prices. A solid environment to enjoy a good meal. We go for Rotary meetings every month and they are very gracious to us.“

“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!“

“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 !!!!!!!“

“Wonderful combo of traditional fare and things you've probably never heard of. Friendly people and beautiful, tasty food.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Loved this place. Great food and service“

“Very nice atmosphere, good food and friendly service“

“Thay made right by me , my salad should have came with cashews on the side , but they put them in the salad i can't eat that way ,i brought my salad back up to the counter and they replaced it. Thank you

God bless you all ?“

“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.“

“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“

“Absolutely delicious food! I can’t wait to go back“

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

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

“Bricks is one of our go-to spots, my husband and I are there monthly, and for good reason. The bar setup is awesome, the service is always top-notch, and the menu never misses. We know we’re getting incredible food every time, which keeps us coming back. The pizza and burgers? Unbeatable. The truffle fries? An absolute must. And if you haven’t tried the corn dip yet, do yourself a favor and order it... it’ll be a permanent starter in your rotation after one bite. Every visit leaves us happy and satisfied, and the consistently great experience is why we love Bricks so much. Huge thanks to the team for always delivering!“