44 Best Salad Restaurants near Oakdale

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My 17-year-old pasta-loving daughter wanted to go out for dinner for her pre-surgery feast, and I suggested Olive Garden. To my surprise, she revealed she had never been there — cue my mom guilt! 😅

From the moment we arrived, we had a wonderful experience. Even with a full parking lot, we were seated quickly. As a wheelchair user, accessibility is important to us, and Olive Garden had plenty of space for Maddy to move around comfortably.

Our server, Jon, was fantastic! Kind, attentive, and helpful, he made Maddy feel at ease while walking her through the menu. She started with the chicken gnocchi soup, which she described as “tasting like a warm hug.” Her eyes lit up at the sight of unlimited breadsticks and, of course, the joy of endless cheese on her meal. For the main course, she chose the classic chicken fettuccine Alfredo, while I had the delicious 3-meat manicotti. Both were absolutely amazing!

And dessert? A must! We indulged in the tiramisu and the decadent 3-tier chocolate goodness. Every bite was worth it. We left completely full, but even better, Maddy now has a new favorite restaurant. She can’t wait to share her experience with her friends!

Thank you, Olive Garden, for turning what started as a “mom fail” into a memorable and joyful evening. We’ll definitely be back!

#FamilyDinner #WheelchairAccessible #PastaLovers #OliveGardenExperience“

“You can’t go wrong with any of the food at 328 Grill! Burgers are delicious! Tots are amazing! Fish fry is Gold worthy! 10 out of 10 recommend!“

“look at the picture of the BBQ Brisket sandwich and then order one and see what it looks like 🤣🤣🤣 pathetic portions. I was so ready to devour a giant sandwich, this thing ended up being so tiny. also y'all gave me the wrong lettuce“

“Absolutely incredible salads! I wish I could buy the salad dressing. Top notch.“

“The food and atmosphere was absolutely awesome. Everything we tried had so much flavor. You also get so much food for what you pay for, and it’s worth every penny. Will be showing it off to family and friends!“

“Amazing food, kind staff, reasonable prices“

“Always busy, the food is served banquet style in a cafeteria line. I've enjoyed eating there, but found they go a bit heavy on the cheese, especially on the pizza.

The bakery is straight fire, although the plates in there are strictly for show. I've ordered dine-in several times and even asked for one and they won't let you use them for some reason 🤷, that's a little annoying.

The market is also great, and about as pricey as you might expect for the location, but the whole roasted chicken is a great deal and delicious!!“

“Place has potential. Food is definitely solid. Not going to blow you away but it’s good. Smash burger could use more seasoning but loved the onions and meat skirt. Dry rub wings were lacking in flavor, needed a lot more seasoning. My friend got the Buffalo wings and loved the sauce on those. No home made ranch which is disappointing. Cheese curds are a small portion and are just frozen not hand breaded. Drinks are pretty spendy if you are not there for happy hour. Great spot before a wild game or other Xcel events but parking isn’t ideal and food isn’t good enough to seek out any other night. Place was dead on a Friday night.“

“My family and I dined in for the first time and there is nothing to complain about... Hot Dagos, wings, and pizza are all excellent. We will definitely be back for more delicious food! 👌“

“We would give the Pizza a 4.5 out of 5. Yum! Those we interacted with on the phone and at the Pizzeria were very pleasant, we'll be back. Thank you!“

“Brinley put her soul into an avocado piada. I came a little late to pick up my order and was expecting a cooler more soggy piada but I was left speechless tonight. The wrap, chicken, and vegetables were crisp, the sauces perfectly placed with great proportions and the warmth still resonating. She deserves a raise.“

“I called and they were able to accommodate a cake with very short notice. The cake was amazing and far exceeded my expectations. My friend was over the moon and didn’t want to eat the cake as it was so cool! Thanks again for making me a customer for life!!“

“Never tried this place before but the employees were super polite & professional. I asked what was good to eat and I got an immediate suggestion. Which I took because he was so sure when he said it. It was the Brisket Grilled Cheese sandwich and it was amazing! A tad on the small side but still just right along with the soup or salad side. Plus, the chocolate dipped strawberry was the perfect ending. Kinda pricey but what isn't these days and the food quality was excellent. I will definitely be back!“

“Great job! We had the pineapple rice with pork, red curry with chicken, lo mein with shrimp and some apps - fantastic!“

“Cool place in Mahtomedi. Great beer selection, and also the choices of wine are really nice, different from the usual. We have been here several times and the food has always been very good and the happy hour has some good appetizer selections. We will be back!“

“A cozy, wood and window bar and grill that is so welcoming, I am charging my power wheel chair in here welcomed to do it by a beautiful and happy waitress. Not a drinker, but bet I get food here in the near future! On corner across from Mears Park who failed my electric access w pad locks! lol. Life is an adventure and its businesses like this that make a crisis, not one. Makes it a warm visit instead. Home town Saint Paul is represented here. Thank you Bulldog!“

“We go here for lunch often with friends and co workers and love the food.“

“excelente lugar y atención“

“It's been a long time since I've had pizza this good. I highly recommend the Eastside Pizza.“

“Great food good ambiance! Awesome staff !“

“great service and great food as always 👌“

“Ramen is wonderful, lots of flavor. I got the shoyu ramen lovely rich broth, husband got the kimchi ramen well developed flavors with a bit of tang and spice. The gyoza is wonderful, really like the dipping sauce. Overall a great experience

Kid-friendliness: Have a few great choices for kids to pick from. Kids portion size was great for our 9yr old“

“Management is amazing! The staff is very friendly and the salads hit the spot. So hard just to choose one. Yum yum. 🥗“

“I literally used to live here 3-4 days a week during lunch. I can't say enough for the nonchalance of the staff on my 2nd/3rd weekly visit. No sarcastic "welcome back", just nice friendly staff and quick, consistent service.

Some days, I swear the chef(s) was/ (were) testing me and adding a little more bubble to the crust. If it was intentional? Who's to say. But I noticed. The culinary reprieve with a only slightly (dare I say microscopically) more complex crust gave me the drive I needed to make those rare, yet memorable, 3rd weekly visits.

Have I said too much? I can't say enough. It's literally like every other Punch, but idk - they all hit different.“

“Absolutely amazing! Yum 😋 the food I can't wait to go back!“

“Friendly service! It has been at least 5 years since I was at a Quiznos, and this place lives up to expectations & memories. Prices are in line with other premium sub chains like Smiling Moose or Penn Station. The variety of options is incredible.
I recommend the raspberry lemonade - not too sweet & very refreshing with free refills.

Parking: A half-dozen street 2-hour spots & a public close by

Kid-friendliness: Very good for kids

Wheelchair accessibility: Good ramps & curb cuts, seating is mostly tables“

“The food and awesome atmosphere never changes (and that's a good thing) but this most recent visit also featured the BEST customer service. From what we experienced and what we observed, every stranger is treated like a friend. It was rare and wonderful feeling!“

“This Place is like #Heaven 😋🤤😋🥰💪🏽🍝 Everything was so perfect, and I usually find something to complain about 🤣🙈🤣 Not here, I love you #OliveGarden, I'm mad my leftovers are gone ...😭😭🥰🍝🥖🥩🥗“

“customer service has always been great especially after a delivery issue. They apologize and fix the issue.“

“Please train/teach your staff to acknowledge the customer in front of them. I owned a cafe for 15 years, I taught them to say “Hello, someone will be with you shortly.” I witnessed 5 employees, one working the counter others working on other tasks, 2 of them walked right in front of me, forced themselves to not look at me. A quick Hello goes so far in the industry. Food was great, atmosphere great!“

“The sandwiches were great and me and wife enjoyed the food. will go back :)“

“I actually really like chick fil a for their breakfast chicken biscuit with egg and cheese, it's very tasty and the biscuit itself is delicious, however I went thru the drive thru and ordered 2 chicken breakfast biscuits with egg and cheese, so imagine my surprise when I got home and handed my daughter a biscuit and neither biscuit had chicken, which of course I paid for. I did call the store and was told she would put 2 free chicken breakfast biscuits on the app for me, which either never happened or I don't know how to find them. No one has time to sit and open each item to be sure you've received everything you've paid for, but I guess if I want that delicious breakfast chicken biscuit with fluffy egg and cheese, it's what I'll have to do. Stay alert!“

“It was delicious! I got a grilled cheese with a chocolate shake. My mom the veggie delight and a chocolate shake too. The shakes come with little cookies that fit in the straw, it’s super cute and yummy :) there is also public restrooms and nice seating!!!

Vegetarian options: Veggie delight sandwich and grilled cheese“

“the food is always good and the staff are always nice. the restaurant was clean and friendly. always love eating there“

“I thought the food was very delicious and the wait time was short.... Thanks“

“Hadn't been to Noodles and Company in a hot minute, but we decided to go for lunch. I had the linguine fresco and my husband had the Chicken Parmesan bowl. Both of them were very good! I was pleasantly surprised how good mine was. It's not something I would normally order, but I'm glad I tried it. The person who took our order was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean and inviting. I would recommend you check out if you haven't.“

“just make sure your soup is hot and not like it just came out of the can. :(“

“Received a wrong order in my bag (had correct receipt though) when I ordered from door dash. I called the store and they were more than willing to correct the problem and were polite about it despite being very busy (I could hear how much was going on in the background when I called!). I was willing to drive there to get my correct order and they took care of it right away. Kudos to the workers! Always amazing food and received great service today.“

“I have been to this location many times as a Doordash driver, but I have also had many meals here, and every time this location has been awesome! The food has always tasted great and every employee I've interacted with here has always been very friendly.“

“All the staff were wonderful and outstanding, and very eager to help, Jake especially! He was patient even while I was indecisive, was quick and efficient, and was an overall bright spot in my day! The store was clean and organized, and the food was comforting and delicious. 10/10!“

“They forgot to bag my potstickers so when I went back to get them they apologized so many times and I wasn’t upset about it or anything but that was super kind. And then they offered me a free drink or cookie to make it up which was super kind. Great food, great service. A little weird to see a bunch of them on their phones at one point in the front of the store (like at least do it where I can’t see you and I’ll assume you’re working). Seemed a little over-staffed in that case. Nice kids though.“

“Excellent customer service, me & my husband will be back! Great sandwhich & soups!!“

“The best Noodles & Co. I have ever graced. I would say the only con to this place is how hard it is to enter. The small turn to get in is like the final boss of a video game - impossible to beat. Spent about 10 extra minutes just trying to enter. Nonetheless, all of my grievances resolved when I finally did. The inside of this Noodles is pristine - so clean! A nice contridiction to the Noodles & Co.s that I usually go to. Their cleanliness was a good sign from the start, a reflection of their great employees. I didn’t catch the cashier’s name, but it was a woman with brown hair. She was so nice! Granted, it wasn’t very busy, but she greeted us right away and gave us time to peruse the menu. I’m Celiac (Gluten free, basically) so I had to customize my order a little bit to make sure there was no gluten. She understood right away and was so accomodating! She even made sure that I knew that the grilled chicken might have cross-contamination & made sure to let them know it was an allergy. One of the nicest fast-food cashiers I have ever met! Very caring & emanated good vibes. My friend and I sat down, and our food was out within minutes. Not to mention, the presentation was spectacular. Could have been on Chopped, or a Gordon Ramsay show. She even presented our forks to us on a separate plate with napkins. For a Noodles & Company, this was fine dining. When I had to use the bathroom and realized it needed a secret code to enter, she came and entered it for me right away, without me even asking. So well put-together and organized. The food was delicious as well, and I say this as a gluten-free person who really only tastes good food every once in awhile. It was great. So happy. Not even mentioning the frickin all-knowing, customizable soda machine. The person who invented those things and decided to put one inside of every Noodles ever is an angel descended from heaven that knows exactly what the people of America want. It’s just glorious. So, to summarize, if it’s date night in Minnesota and you’re craving Noodles, this is the only one you should ever go to. Trust! A hidden gem (Literally hidden- hard to find without a map).

Dietary restrictions: Gluten friendly!“

“Great place to eat and enjoy your friends and family“