If you're looking for a place that combines heartwarming hospitality with unforgettable flavors, this family-owned restaurant should be at the top of your list. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed like an old friend. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between cozy and vibrant — a space clearly cared for with love and pride.
What truly sets this place apart is the food. Every dish tastes like it was made from scratch with family recipes passed down through generations. Whether it’s a slow-cooked entrée, a fresh salad bursting with seasonal ingredients, or a decadent dessert, each plate is packed with flavor and soul. You can taste the difference that care and tradition make.
The staff, many of whom are family members, treat you like you’re part of theirs. They’re attentive without being intrusive, and they’re always happy to share a recommendation or the story behind a special dish.
Dining here isn’t just about the food — it’s about the experience. It’s the kind of place you find yourself returning to again and again, not just for the meals, but for the warmth it brings to your day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anita Ystenes
It was a quaint and pleasant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Fried Steak
Otter Tail Channel
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Rockin Horse Cafe & Wild Stallion Lounge
Rockin Horse Cafe & Wild Stallion Lounge has been an invaluable partner for Northern Transcon Railcams - Otter Tail Channel (@NTR-OTC) for the past few years. They host one of our cameras on the Detroit Lakes Subdivision, which is one of the ones the CPKC Holiday train goes past. We greatly appreciate Rockin Horse Cafe for sponsoring our camera and enabling us to run our live stream 24/7/365.
In addition to our cameras, the dinner and breakfast specials at the restaurant are fantastic. Be sure to check on Facebook for specials. Personally, I love the burger and fries for 5 bucks—it’s a satisfying meal. I've been wanting to try their breakfast special for the longest time but haven't gotten there yet. One day I will.
They also have live entertainment sometimes in the evenings. For a place off the beaten path, it's worth making a short detour for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Country Fried Steak
Loren Nelson
No pizza, out of fountain pop, toast was literally bread, blt came with tomato on one half of sandwich only.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Karen Wagenman
Enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day brunch. The food was excellent. We will be back for another great meal soin!
Kid-friendliness: Very accommodating to our 2 girls. They really liked the bread and desserts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Walczesky
Great little gem!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
JoAnn Hansen
Awesome chicken!
Chad Rexin
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Jacobson
The Ribs, Pork chop special, Liver and Onions, Taco special all good.
Amazing service and food. Will be back! Their buffets are loaded with good food and desserts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane Eichhorn Bontjes
Great food and great service!
Faye Luedtke
We and several other family members went there for enchiladas and the meat raffle. The plate was full, big enchilada, beans, lettuce, chips and all the fixings. Very good !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drucilla Lucian
Im always on a search for great fries unfortunately they are nit here but the workers were very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Megan Jarvis
Menu is different and much smaller, but still wonderful food! Interior has changed a bit as well with newer tables and chairs. Service still great ?
great burgers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're looking for a place that combines heartwarming hospitality with unforgettable flavors, this family-owned restaurant should be at the top of your list. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed like an old friend. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between cozy and vibrant — a space clearly cared for with love and pride.
What truly sets this place apart is the food. Every dish tastes like it was made from scratch with family recipes passed down through generations. Whether it’s a slow-cooked entrée, a fresh salad bursting with seasonal ingredients, or a decadent dessert, each plate is packed with flavor and soul. You can taste the difference that care and tradition make.
The staff, many of whom are family members, treat you like you’re part of theirs. They’re attentive without being intrusive, and they’re always happy to share a recommendation or the story behind a special dish.
Dining here isn’t just about the food — it’s about the experience. It’s the kind of place you find yourself returning to again and again, not just for the meals, but for the warmth it brings to your day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a quaint and pleasant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Fried Steak
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rockin Horse Cafe & Wild Stallion Lounge
Rockin Horse Cafe & Wild Stallion Lounge has been an invaluable partner for Northern Transcon Railcams - Otter Tail Channel (@NTR-OTC) for the past few years. They host one of our cameras on the Detroit Lakes Subdivision, which is one of the ones the CPKC Holiday train goes past. We greatly appreciate Rockin Horse Cafe for sponsoring our camera and enabling us to run our live stream 24/7/365.
In addition to our cameras, the dinner and breakfast specials at the restaurant are fantastic. Be sure to check on Facebook for specials. Personally, I love the burger and fries for 5 bucks—it’s a satisfying meal. I've been wanting to try their breakfast special for the longest time but haven't gotten there yet. One day I will.
They also have live entertainment sometimes in the evenings. For a place off the beaten path, it's worth making a short detour for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Country Fried Steak
No pizza, out of fountain pop, toast was literally bread, blt came with tomato on one half of sandwich only.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day brunch. The food was excellent. We will be back for another great meal soin!
Kid-friendliness: Very accommodating to our 2 girls. They really liked the bread and desserts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little gem!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Awesome chicken!
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Ribs, Pork chop special, Liver and Onions, Taco special all good.
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing service and food. Will be back! Their buffets are loaded with good food and desserts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and great service!
We and several other family members went there for enchiladas and the meat raffle. The plate was full, big enchilada, beans, lettuce, chips and all the fixings. Very good !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Im always on a search for great fries unfortunately they are nit here but the workers were very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Menu is different and much smaller, but still wonderful food! Interior has changed a bit as well with newer tables and chairs. Service still great ?
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