27 Best American Restaurants near Loretto

“This is a great little watering hole but don't let the fact that it is small fool you. Its not the size that matters she says, its how you work it, and work it the detour 19 does exceptionally well, especially the bartender named Brandy. She is the best bartender Ive ever met. And ahe is definitely easy on the eyes too. Thanks Brandy and amazing service with a smile. Id give youna ride on my bike any day of the week ma'am...... Chris“

“Boyfriend and I decided to take the 45 minute drive to check this place out and I am not at all disappointed! The homemade chips are something I wish I could eat every day, and the prime rib melt was top notch! Super friendly service, will definitely be recommending this place!“

“Excellent food with small town charm. Server was fantastic and the liver was cooked perfectly. Burger was hand made and perfect as well. Their version of Alfredo potatoes was very rich. The French onion soup had great flavor and ranks high on my list of soups.“

“Sat at the bar on a Friday night. Bartender very nice, but very busy!Vegetarian options: They have a few vegetarian items on the menu. I had them make me a grilled onion & grilled mushroom grilled cheddar cheese sandwich. It was delicious! Had this with sweet potato fries. Yumm!“

“Been coming here for awhile now and it’s probably the one restaurant in the area that’s consistent with food, service, and atmosphere. We enjoy the shrimp tacos, French dip sandwich, the chicken Caesar wrap, loaded river rounds and the burgers (miss the burger buffet!) Our server tonight was Brooke and she was fabulous. Will be back as always.“

“This is a great little spot for breakfast. It’s a quaint little spot which is completely unassuming from the outside. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with hash browns. The hollandaise sauce was fresh and delicious. The eggs were poached perfectly. My only small complaint was I asked for well done hash browns and the weren’t. No problem because they were still great. My friend had the French toast with their homemade sausage. He gave me a taste of the sausage and it’s really delicious. It has a very distinctive flavor with a nice spicy flavor. He thoroughly enjoyed his French toast. Overall a great meal and a wonderful experience. I would highly recommended this place.“

“Went in late place seemed to be run by a bunch of kids. Food was decent service lacked because all the kids were busy playing and talking too each other. They just wanted to close up and leave. But they were friendly what interaction we had with them. And the food was hot ?so I guess it could've been worse.Went in again still looks to be run by kids. Food again was acceptable hostess was rude, but server was a very sweet young man, I did not get his name but was very good at his job. But hostess did not make you feel welcome to be there.“

“YUM ALERT! Our office orders from OAK Eatery and dines in on a regular basis because so many of their menu items are delicious. The "What the Cluck" sandwich is out of this world, and their salad dressings are homemade. We're all obsessed, and the staff is extremely accommodating and friendly. Support this business!“

“We were there on a Sunday night in early March 2024. Pretty quiet, just what we wanted for our anniversary. New York strip was one of the best steaks I've had along with the garlic mashed potatoes.My wife had the broiled walleye and was very pleased with it.Our server, Lydia, was awesome, took very good care of us!“

“Took my family for a special dinner. Service was exceptional, Jen was attentive but didn't hover. The cocktails and food were delicious, we really enjoyed the fried clams and sticky ribs appetizers. Meal portions were excellent. We especially enjoyed the banoffee pie, which is hard to find outside of the UK. I would highly recommend, and the view of the lake is lovely as well. We will definitely be back!“

“After so often hearing from friends about Surfside, & perusing their menu online, we finally gave Surfside a shot. What a wonderful experience. It was 5ish & the place was packed with Families & Baby Boomers, now we know why, the prices were more than fair, & the menu was extensive, so much so that choosing was an adventure. The Waitress was helpful & playful, which was great for unstressing us because our car broke upon entering the parking lot, & we were a little stressed...I , as a Vegetarian, chose the Beet Salad, & my Boo chose a Half Order of Ribs which came with Fries, a small loaf of Cornbread, & Coleslaw. If that's a half order, which was huge, I can't imagine how big the full order must be. The Ribs are made in a smoker out back, & my Boo said they're the best he's ever had & even comparing to Ribs he's had in both the West & South that are renowned for their Ribs. Here the best part: The Owner of Surfside likes to go table to table talking to his Patrons, insuring a positive experience is had by all. We had a conversation about how our Car broke entering the lot. Long story short, he overheard us calling an Uber, & offered us a ride home! We accepted a ride home from a friendly Proprietor who gives Customer Service a whole new spin. Needless to say, we have a new favorite Eatery“

“We had a delicious meal - a salad with apples, chicken, bacon etc. Chicken was nicely cooked. Salad was beautifully plated and the ingredients were very well balanced. My husband had a steak sandwich and fries from the specials menus, which he said was also great. We "shared" a coffee creme brulee for dessert which was amazing.“

“I am quite a picky eater and have dined in and done several take out orders. I really can't find a thing to complain about, lol! That's big in a picky girl's world! Lobster linguini and the Stozzapreti Primavera are wonderful. I should note I have them make the Stozzapreti Primavera with fettuccine instead of the dumpling style Stozzapreti and add extra veggies. They also have a wonderful red wine called The Boss which is delicious! And they cork it to take home! ? And, if that's not good enough reason for the 5 stars, they have a great staff and friendly service! ?Thanks Primo, hope you will keep it up for years to come!“

“Phenomenal experience at Clive's as of March 2024. Atmosphere has always been great, it seems they've made some menu changes that I completely support, the food tasted fresh and well made, and especially our server Kennedy. I have seen few servers in my life as good at their job as her. Absolutely outstanding performance on her part, a shining example of kindess, empathy, and professionalism - and now I intend to come back and hope to see more of that quality service at Clive's.“

“This place is heart-warming. I had been wanting to check it out for some time as I pass through this area a lot. It is situated in a rural stretch of road in Maple Plain/Independence near the Luce Line walking trail, giving it an almost isolated and greater Minnesota country feel. That carries into the atmosphere of the place when you walk in. I agree with other reviews that it feels almost like a throwback to earlier simpler times. It may seem to some like a diner or a dive bar, but everyone there was relaxed and enjoying themselves.The menu is impressive. You would not expect so much variety. You can get basic all-American foods like burgers, or you can try pretty rare things like frog legs, or they also serve prime rib. The range is wide, which is surprising to consider how they are both capable and supplied to do that. Prices are quite reasonable, too. Meals go from as low as $8 up to $30.In short, we were not feeling too adventurous, so we simply had a Northwoods Burger, a Ceasar Salad, and shared a slice of warmed Pecan Pie. We would get it all again.A shout out to our waitress, Leslie, who was a sweetheart and did all the right things for us.If you're looking for a place to just unwind, have a couple of drinks, enjoy some comfort food and the company of others, then you need to pay a visit!“

“One of best kept foodie secrets in the state of Minnesota! I can't say enough positive things about McGarry's Pub. The food is outstanding, the atmosphere is perfect (especially the back dinning area with the oversized booths and wooden floor), everything is made fresh from scratch and you can order most of the delicacies to take home (loafs of their delicious dark bread, containers of their made from scratch salad dressings, containers of their side dishes, etc). If you haven't tried McGarry's yet, don't even hesitate!“

“A great stop for Happy Hour with friends or family meal. The selections are delicious, the service fantastic! Looking forward to an outstanding Mother's day brunch. It's one of my favorite places to dine.Parking: I've always found a spot. During special mall events it be comes more of a challenge, but I have always been able to park conveniently.“

“My dog wanted me to write a review that she’s very dissatisfied with her pup cup experience—we go to the Buffalo Culver’s occasionally and their pup cups are a small vanilla custard scoop in a cup with a dog treat on top. She said the whipped cream was top notch, though.“

“Lake Room is our favorite date night spot. Worth the drive for us. Shoutout to the bartender, Demi, who always makes fantastic cocktails. The kitchen puts out great food too. All around a must-try restaurant that will entice you to come back again and again.“

“I came into the restaurant with my 2 children during busy lunch hour. We had a friendly staff experience and the quickest service I've ever gotten at Culver's. I think we got our food in less than a minute and a half. I was floored. They were so kind and friendly it spread to the patrons in the restaurant with me. Very good community feeling store. Love this location. Their A-team was on staff and I loved it. Food was delicious as always. A cone, a sundae, and a Culver's basket meal“

“We stopped in with 3 families including fours kids. The food was great, but the service was exceptional. We got seated right away, and there was no problem splitting the check, despite us sitting willy nilly. Everyone was happy with their food.“

“I've been to three different crisp and greens In the Twin Cities area, and I can say I am always totally happy with their product. I usually go with my family and we try a lot of different salads. I can't say that I've had one that I didn't like first of all they start with really fresh ingredients, and interesting combinations. Always plenty of staff so the line moves very fast. The last one I went to had just recently opened in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. There was several corporate people helping out to make sure everyone is trained properly. Simply a wonderful way to create success. Each store that I've been to had very friendly, outgoing employees. I'm guessing it's a good place to work. And very important, all of the stores I've been to look very clean, and orderly. I think the average price is around $15-$16 for a bowl. Am I opinion, a very reasonable price for what you're getting.“

“We have had so many great experiences at Clays…. We prefer some bartenders…. But just don’t go when Laina ( spell ) is bartending. She is so annoyed that non regular customers ask her for anything…. ? Luckily I made my husband go deal with her….“

“One of my favorite places in Maple Grove!! Get the hot toddy in the winter, it’s perfection. I haven’t ordered anything that I did not like. Absolutely love the veggie tacos, the nachos, the burgers, everything is absolutely delicious here - staff is very friendly. Lobster bisque is soooo good! Perfect with Caesar salad. They have the best pita bread. We love sitting at the bar. It’s wonderful ambiance! Cozy, homey, and happy :-)Vegetarian options: Veggie tacos. Veggie quesadillas. Veggie salad.Parking: Large parking lotKid-friendliness: Kid menuWheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp“

“Stopped here on the way back to Twin Cities for lunch....The bartender and cook were super friendly and food and service was fantastic!!! Burgers were excellent...wish it were closer...next time im out that way, I'll be stopping there for sure!!!“

“Even with loosing their main cook last week, they still had a good selection for Sunday breakfast. Our server was on top od things even being short handed. Hats off to them!!Parking: Lots of parking and a special area for motorcycle parking.“

“This local pub has a great selection of beers on tap and some pretty good food too. The revolving tap list is on the chalk board. The food is better than average bar food. Great sandwiches, I tried the small plate reubens and they were delicious. They have daily specials which are also on the chalkboard. I think that they have live music here too. Definitely worth checking out.“