50 Best American Restaurants near Prior Lake

“I legitimately feel bad for people that haven't tried the big pretzel and queso - quite possibly the best thing ever made. Burgers are TOP TIER as well.“

“Wow…this place is our new favorite restaurant and we are foodies… Service by all was excellent! The food is all made in house and fantastic. We tried 9 different items including dessert. The pistachio crème brûlée is a classic. We will be back again and again and again …“

“This is one of our favorite local spots! Whether we're stopping in for a cocktail or joining Thursday Night Music Bingo, we always have a great time. The bartenders are friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it's a fun place to meet up with friends.

Mike recently hosted a private Music Bingo party for our group, and he was fantastic. He was incredibly engaging, and he made the event so much fun. He was also quick to respond, flexible throughout the planning process, and made everything easy from start to finish.

If you're looking for a great neighborhood spot with delicious drinks, friendly service, and a fun Music Bingo experience, I highly recommend checking it out. Supporting local businesses like this is what makes our community so special!“

“Great place to win! Again!“

“Totally accommodated our baseball team during the State Tournament despite not having knowledge of the tournament. They were kind, respectful, and did all they could to get our orders in within a limited amount of time. We love this place and appreciate their willingness to serve us despite being short staff during a crazy, busy time.“

“First time stopping at this location was excited to give them a try. My mistake was going there during prime dinner time hours.

While I was able to place my order fairly quickly. The wait for the food was very long. I actually started getting worried as I watched vehicles that arrived after me receiving their little brown bags and leaving.

The food was hit and fresh I did enjoy my Culver’s deluxe and fries.“

“We’re from out of town and were visiting family. We came to get a late breakfast or early lunch and this nailed it on the head. The space is light and airy. There is plenty of room around the tables. We didn’t have one person running into us going to or from their tables. Our service was Jeannie. She was superb! She gave us enough time to choose what we wanted to eat, brought the food out quickly, asked pertinent follow up questions and was happy to bring us a few more things we decided we wanted last minute. I ordered my eggs over medium and the chef nailed it! The yolks were runny and the whites cooked through. They were perfect! We were able to sit and enjoy our beverages, while feeling well-attended to without feeling rushed. Thank you for a great experience!“

“My husband and I stopped in the other night for a light dinner. We were greeted very pleasantly and seated right away. Our server was at the table right after we sat down, with menus and water. Her name was Chloe and she was delightful. Excellent service, friendly and professional. My husband had the giant pretzel and believe me it is GIANT. This would easily serve 4 people for an appetizer. It was nice and hot and the cheese sauce was delicious. I ordered the pepperoni flat bread pizza. It was a very large flatbread and it was very good. Lots of meat and cheese and the flatbread was nice and crispy. The restaurant is bright and cheerful with large windows overlooking the beautiful golf course. It was the perfect spot for dinner. I would definitely return.“

“I came in during lunch. I got one of the burgers which was delicious. Fantastic atmosphere and it looks like it would be a fun place during the evening. They have board games and an arcade area.

Also, our server Adam E. was amazing. He truly made our experience here phenomenal.“

“excellent service food tasted great best happy hour out there“

“We went for the first time for our anniversary, drove from Hastings, the prime rib and scalloped potatoes were delicious. My husband had the halibut said it was great!“

“excellent very friendly staff both restaurant and store“

“affordable delicious food and a gift to the community“

“Had a great meal for 4 adults and 1 child. Food was fresh and good portion. Staff were super kind and great hosts. Drinks were super good as well. Got appetizer, main meals, and dessert and would absolutely recommend and go again.“

“We had a wedding reception dinner here last Saturday and I would highly recommend it. Mike was so helpful the last month answering all my questions and getting everything I needed to make our night perfect. Everyone was ranting and raving on how good the food was! Our bartender Kyle C. was awesome! He was busing tables and serving drinks like a champ. He even found me the last Busch light in the bar and saved it for me. Our night could have not been more perfect thanks to the hard working staff here. Best of all it worked great with our budget! If you are looking for a place to hold your small event this is it don’t look any further. P.S the chocolate cake is to die for. Thank you again 💕 The Feyereisen’s“

“Friendly Staff, Clean & Beautiful Facility, Wonderful Food!“

“Very good sandwiches and the vibe there is really nice“

“Super friendly staff is always a pleasure to eat there“

“Great restaurant in the south burbs. The service is good. The menu has a nice variety. The banana ice cream cake is to die for!“

“Absolutely delicious! You will not be disappointed with any of their unique desserts or refreshing drinks! 5 out of 5“

“Great place to gather with friends!
Our group of 9 had no problem finding g a table for us. Service was excellent. Food is mostly fried bar food, but there is a lot of it and it is delicious!

Note: restrooms are outside the restaurant- they share with other businesses in the building.“

“My family loves coming to the Eden Prairie Applebee's location. Really great atmosphere. There is a reason why we keep coming back to.this location.
Service and Food are just Top!
A couple managers i want to give a shout out to are ...
-THOMAS, Very professional Manager. Definitely On Point.
-CHRIS ..
A couple Servers..
Brady and Mike. Top of their game servers.
If you are looking for Great food with Awesome Servers.
Eden Prairie Applebee's.“

“First time for us. I had the Bacon and Mac dinner, so warm gooey cheese, nicely done bacon, the best I have ever had! My husband had the 4 alarm burger, he said was awesome!
Our waiter was great, funny, informative and quick.
You will not go wrong trying this place out. We found it on google maps! Hope you enjoy it!“

“North Star Tavern absolutely crushed it for our group! We had our reservation double at the very last minute and they not only accommodated us, but were able to get us in earlier too. The host who helped coordinate everything was incredibly kind, patient, and accommodating. I really wish I had gotten his name because he made the whole experience so easy. And Riley, our server, despite being a Packer fan 😉, was fantastic. She handled our large group like a pro and gave us excellent service the entire time with a smile on her face. Also…that Brussel sprout salad is an absolute banger. 10/10 all around!“

“Consistently delicious, every meal, every time. The atmosphere is beautiful with all the windows, dark wood, cozy seating and water feature. And the staff is so friendly and professional.“

“Service was good even though mixup with food and it was never ordered. Big delay and provided one free dessert for a check of $150. Not the way to handle a problem even though they apologized. Disappointed. Food okay , just above average. Will think twice again before returning.“

“Food and malts were delicious - love the new location great experience! Friendly staff fast service!“

“Had a quick dinner tonight with the kid. Service was amazing (Lex) food came out fast and hot. Had the birria grilled cheese with the L13 tots (fabulous btw) and the smashed potato bowl. Will definitely be back!“

“We came here for the first time as a date spot! The bloody flight was great! The Big Dill Bloody was probably my favorite, especially if you are a pickle fan! We enjoyed chips and queso as an app and order the grilled cheese with tomato soup as an entree! Both were delicious! Our server, Willy was great too! We can’t wait to come back!“

“A bus load of 40 quilters anxious to be home…gave a15 minute heads up and you had us in and out in 15 minutes. You and great staff rock and we highly Recommend Culver’s Lakeville“

“Overall I love it, VS DJ late at night switching music styles too quick.“

“We went there for the first time yesterday and I was blown away. We just moved up here and have been going everywhere to check out the local fare. This place was very affordable concerning other places we have been since we moved here. Our server Misty was one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of interacting with and everything we ordered was on point. I got the fish, and shrimp as well. They were on point. The coleslaw was the best I have had here yet. The reuben was far and above the other places I have tried and I am a reuben freak. 10/10 we are going back.“

“I really enjoyed my meal. I had the juicy Lucy with the wild rice soup. All of the food was great. Ashley was my server and she was outstanding. She understood I was trying to avoid the lobby DJ ( no hate, just wanted something quieter). I was on my phone a bunch during my dinner catching up with my kids and she was very considerate about her service. She was cordial, attentive, informative, and helpful. The type of person you want representing you your restaurant. Food was great, she was excellent.“

“Server was not attentive and smelled like weed... so gross!!!🤢🤮🤢🤮“

“This is the best Applebee's we've visited. Staff are excellent, food is good and always hot when we get it, and the manager (Sue) and her assistant (Actavia) are always visible and very friendly. It's obvious they get quality staff (JD, Skye, Julia, Lizzie, etc for instance). We will be back!“

“Where was very attentive food was good“

“Houlihan's is one of our go to places! The food is great, always consistent and a step above the run of the mill American fair. And the staff, Steve (the icon), Jake, Annie, Nip, Ross and don't forget Art (Happy retirement) are the greatest we love seeing their happy faces!“

“From the moment we entered, we were impressed. The ambiance was impeccable. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive. Our beverages were consistently refilled, and the food was outstanding, boasting high quality and robust flavors. It was our first visit, and we will return.“

“Honey, chicken salad to die for. Yum“

“Loved this place. Great wings and delicious burgers. Plus Root beer on tap. Miss this place next time I’m back in Minnesota I will definitely be eating there!“

“I was having a hard time getting the app with the discount, so I talked to the manager Luis, he gave me a great deal on my meal and was super understanding and helpful. Great Guy, took care of me for sure. definatley will be going back!“

“We had their French dip with fries. Everything tasted great! Tomato bisque was extraordinary!!! Bread that was served with it melted on my mouth. We are from Hudson, WI. We will visit the Woodbury location for sure! Oh, I might add, great service which is hard to come by now days.“

“The Walleye fish & chips was sooo good! I looked forward to having it and it didn’t disappoint! Love the lunch pizza specials also. Very nice since the remodel— lighter and brighter.“

“Surprisingly great food! We visit Buck Hill every Wednesday in the summer for Weekly Wheels. It's a great time by itself but the experience is enhanced by the food at Buck 54!

Always fresh and delicious, reasonably priced, and ready quick! Highly recommend the Diablo chicken sandwich! Also, you have to try the dill pickle fries, they're amazing!“

“Note: I’ve only had drinks, apps and the pizza. Great wine selection. The pizza though was some of the best I’ve had. Service is also wonderful. I’m treated like a regular. Atmosphere wise it’s cozy and easy to carry a conversation.“

“This place is really nice on the inside. I don't live in the area but I was working in the area today. Google scrolled food options and chose this place. 👌 totally loved it. The ladies serving were awesome and the food was really great. Definitely tasted like great quality food. I'm vary happy I chose to come here!!!“

“Fresh clean restaurant. Excellent service. Delicious food. Never disappointed“

“Nice service good food price is little high but ok“

“We’ve used Mr Pig for the last few years for many birthday parties and it is always a crowd pleaser. Our guests love the hog roasts and augratin potatoes as their favorites 🙂. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a hog roast/catering service for their parties!! Most importantly, it comes highly approved by our favorite birthday boy 🐶 who gets to see his BFF’s each summer for his very own birthday plate 😁 🐶.“

“I went there for dinner, and honestly, I was impressed by the service. The waitress was very attentive, constantly offering us food and making sure we had everything we needed—100/10. The manager, David, also provided excellent service; he got us a table and kept a close eye on the flavors and timing of the food. Great service all around.“