32 Best American Restaurants near Monticello

“Great service from Chris at the bowling/arcade bar!“

“This is hands down THE BEST place to eat! I have a special needs ( Autistic, ADHD, vision impaired) grandchild and she requests this Culvers daily. We have tried others ( The St Cloud location made us leave because of her excited squeals) but the way the entire staff treats her and the rest of us when we walk through that door in Monticello is OUTSTANDING!! They can see if she's having a tough day and they go above and beyond to accommodate us. I have NEVER taken her anywhere else in Monticello that has accepted her the way Culvers staff has. They are always polite, fast and very welcoming. I don't know all of their names but Anthony and Chad are two of her favorite people. The manager is wonderful! When my bill fold got left behind she worked hard to reach out and get it back to me, she went above and beyond and I can't tell you how very much that ment to me. We don't feel like customers, we feel like family. The staff never seems crabby or like you are a burden, they really seem to enjoy their job. That speaks volumes about management. We cannot say enough good things about the staff 😃 Thank you Monticello Culvers for accepting my Granddaughter for who she is ❤️“

“We didn’t eat and just had a few pitchers of beer with our bowling games but we got checked on frequently by our server (Jesse) and felt comfortable and taken care of! Our group had the whole VIP area to ourselves and thoroughly enjoyed our time. Would come back!“

“6 of us recently just visited this restaurant for the first time & the food was fantastic. My smash burger was so good . Probably, the best I've ever had. I recommend checking out this restaurant!“

“My wife and I had a fantastic experience at Applebee’s in Monticello, Minnesota last Friday night. We hadn’t been there in quite a while, not because of anything negative, but simply because it’s a little farther for us to drive.

From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a very friendly and welcoming host. Our waitress was wonderful, kind, attentive, and very efficient. The service was excellent, and the food was absolutely fantastic.

It was great to be reminded what a positive dining experience feels like. Thank you to the entire team for making our evening enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Hawk's burgers are the best.“

“Veronica was awesome very personable, kind and thorough and serving us a great meal. Highly recommend Perkins and if you’re lucky you’ll have Veronica as your service gal! My wife and I enjoyed the visit very much.“

“Angus burger wrap was delicious & strawberry peach boozy lemonade is fantastic!“

“Samantha is a straight up gift to y’all.🙌 I can’t remember the last time I’ve been here but I’ll be coming back just for her.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If joy had a flavor, you’d find it at Hen & Hog. We stumbled upon this place one lazy Sunday — one of those accidental discoveries that end up rewriting your weekend rituals. Now we make the drive from Big Lake every couple weeks, because honestly, brunch anywhere else feels like a compromise. The first thing that hooked us was the Flaming Hen Sandwich. It’s not just a dish — it’s a declaration. Crispy-edged perfection with that sweet-heat swagger that wakes up every corner of your mouth. Then came the Pork Belly Bites, glazed and glistening like they’d been kissed by angels with cast-iron skillets. And those Minnesota Wontons? A love letter to comfort food — golden, tender, a little nostalgic, a little bold, like home and adventure decided to share a plate. The space hums with warmth — rustic wood, soft light, laughter that doesn’t echo, it settles. The staff greets you like they’ve been saving your table all week. You can tell the bartenders know their craft; they pour not just drinks but little conversations that make you feel seen. Every visit feels like a reminder that good food isn’t just cooked — it’s cared for. And these folks care deeply. So here’s to the people who turn ordinary brunch into a reason to get in the car and drive miles just to feel this alive again. Let me add this. I'm a Chef by trade. I'm picky. I'm nice but my expectations are high. They have EXCEEDED expectations EVERY time. Hen & Hog, you’ve officially become our weekend pilgrimage. We’ll keep coming back — for the food, for the people, for that feeling that we’ve found something rare and real. — Bethany Nelson Lieser“

“The food and drinks were amazing. Thank you to our server Devan for the recommendations and excellent service. Definitely going back!“

“This review is for the Culver's in Buffalo, Mn. off of 55. Everything is wonderful, Great service, Very Clean, Great food. We happen to love the Cod sandwich. Highly recommend 😊“

“What an awesome place! Great food and leadership!“

“We were traveling through on our way back home (North Dakota). Looking online for possible rest stop to eat. Thrilled to find this wonderful home cooked meat and potatoes restaurant. So inviting and comfortable. There were 6 of us, our sweet server immediately found the perfect seating. From start to finish everything was so good. I highly recommend and encourage a visit there.“

“Wonderful restaurant“

“The food was good and the staff was excellent. Spacious place and it was clean. We enjoyed it and will be back.“

“Such an amazing atmosphere! Love everything about this place. 😍❤️“

“Creative menus, exotic drinks, wine and Coors Light! You won't be disappointed!“

“First time in Buffalo at this tasty mom & pop pizza. Delicious cauliflower and gluten free crust-the freshest ingredients, excellent service! The food was amazing! Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We will definitely stop here again.“

“Love being part of this group!“

“nice clean place, good food and friendly staffs!“

“Stopped in to meet some friends for dinner as none of us had been here before. Sofia was our server and was really good. We all had 2 for 1 happy hour drinks and to our surprise it was also burger night. Sofia was patient as we asked about different food items before deciding on burgers and bowls. Overall a very good experience. Would definately have Sofia as our server again.“

“The food was absolutely amazing. I've never had a cornbread muffin be so perfectly balanced with sweetness savory and it was incredible moist, it was my favorite thing, And the best cornbread muffin I've ever had! Don't get me wrong the main course was amazing also but the cornbread muffin was out of this world!“

“We reserved a party room for a small business event. Deb was very easy to work with and Michelle was helpful when I had questions and Deb wasn't available. Their rates were incredibly reasonable. The flexibility was hard to beat! When we arrived, Mike and Deb were great about making sure we had what we needed. We had 2 servers- mine was Emily and she was very on top of things. The food was good and the drinks were good- I heard no complaints from any of our guests about the food, drinks or service. Kudos to the kitchen for pace and standard. Also, the room afforded a lot of space and a great deal of privacy from the rest of the bar which was perfect for us. Overall, I wish every venue was as great as this one! Thanks Liberty crew!“

“Great food and the best staff love this place !“

“We went there for Easter brunch. The food was amazing anywhere from breakfast items to prime rib,ham,salad bar,staff were kind and courteous. We would go there again. Everything was wonderful.“

“Best breakfast I have had in awhile. We randomly stopped there after we did some shopping on our way back home from St Paul. 100% would recommend.“

“Great place for a large gathering. I was there recently for a class reunion. Lots of room, service was great and the staff helped out to make the evening very special. If you need a large room for a special occasion in Buffalo Mn, this is your go to place.“

“I took my son out for lunch today, and the experience was great! I had the grilled chicken sandwich and it was exceptional. The chicken breast was thick & juicy. It was a common dish done uncommonly well! My son had the chicken strips and he loved them. They were lightly breaded and good size. Our server was friendly, punctual and on top of it! Kudos to the team!“

“A little slow to get our check but the food was good!“

“Our waitress literally went above and beyond!! It’s hard to find time to have a date night, even when it’s at a local restaurant.
Rheanna and Alisandra, thank you for taking great care of our table at Applebees! You bring a certain touch of professionalism!“

“great service! glad we gave them another chance!“