48 Best American Restaurants near Sauk Rapids

“always have a great time!“

“Dylan is the best bartender that you will ever have in Minnesota! He is the nicest person out there! His energy levels are fantastic! Tell him Ava and Jennifer say hi!

Parking: lines need to be more clear cause people park over the lines.“

“This place is hands down the best restaurant in St. Cloud. I've never had a bad meal and the staff is awesome! Thank you for being so great!“

“I was in a rush to a 1:30pm meeting. I called ahead they had my burger ready within 10min of me calling. The host greeted me right away and had my smash burger ready to go. I was able to leave at 1:10pm to make it to my meeting! Thank you everyone at Rjs! I’ll be back will bring clients here for lunch. -Tyler @ Data Up “

“We just had our ceremony and reception here and I cannot express how phenomenal it was. Lindsey & the bar staff were absolutely wonderful to work with from beginning to end, the food was exceptional and the service was top notch. 10/10 recommend.“

“A surprising find when we were looking for a restaurant with a quiet side room for a small family celebration. My grilled salmon was great & our server, Mia went out of her way to be sure we had everything we might want. There was even a bar for those who wanted something to drink. Thanks for a great venue.“

“Great place. Food is awesome“

“Amazing Ethiopian food! Many of the "Americanized items" on the menu were not available, so we went with their recommendations on the most popular Ethiopian options.

Sambusa, cheesy fries, Melkka Special, and Shekla Tebs made up our meal. Dispite never having had ethnic foods like this, our kids absolutely loved it as well.

And of course we had some delicious Baklava to finish the meal.“

“Jule's Bistro is my first pick for all work related meetings, gathering with friends and date night. The food, the staff and the atmosphere make it a special place. Today I had breakfast. I ordered a hot chocolate (outstanding), you have your choice of many types of milk. I also ordered their oatmeal. It's a HUGE bowl full of dried berries, shaved coconut and slivered almonds. You can choose raw honey or real maple syrup (I've asked for brown sugar before) and choice of milk, half and half or cream. It's so filling. During our meeting our server kept our water and coffee cups full without ever being intrusive. My friend had coffee with an in-house syrup made with vanilla beans and Stevia. You can tell the employees really care about their customers. Thank you again! We are lucky to have you in our community.“

“Best food in town ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Muy bueno y muy buen servicio 👍👍“

“I’ve been coming to Val’s for a long time. Food is delicious! My concern is…. The guy who works the counter is wearing gloves for sanitation purposes. Yet, he is touching cash, credit cards, coins, the order screen, computer mouse, his personal gatorade beverage, french fries scoop, shake straws and touched his face. I literally saw him grab fries and throw them into a customers bag. Never once did he changed his gloves. Why even wear them? He also should be wearing a beard bag! Your food is very good, but your sanitation is lacking.“

“Grilled chicken was moist, well seasoned, and not over cooked. French fries were nice and crispy not over salted. The staff were all very friendly.“

“we ate there on Tuesday. my first time there. it was very good. and good service. thanks!“

“I have been going to Bo Diddleys for over 30 years and Bo Diddleys subs are the best except for the fact that they switched to Miracle Whip from the traditional Mayo. I remember them trying this switch years ago and they did end up going back to Mayo. At least give us a choice between Miracle Whip and Mayo. Remainder of menu is great.“

“Great food and great service!“

“Went with my husband for our anniversary. Had a great time. My husband is a meat eater but I am vegan and the waiter I believe his name was Andrew; was very helpful in telling me what I could and couldn’t eat. Was happy to hear a few of their vegetarian items can be made vegan/already are vegan. Food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect.“

“I've always had issues with a gluten-free burger without a bun. Or with a sunday, they just can't seem to figure that out and I live at these places when I travel.Because they do have gluten free.They need to do more training and gluten free and always ask if you want a gluten free bun.Or if you do not want a gluten free bun.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free“

“Stars should be more like 3-1/2 due to how long everything took. We came here just to eat. The dining area wasn't very full, but it took quite awhile to get water and menus. Then a very long time before our orders were taken. AND then a very long time to get our food. All the waiting took almost an hour and a half. The food was good but not good enough to justify the wait.“

“I've tried this place 2x within 60 days and both times were horrible experiences. once in de ilberville,Ms the other in mobile al. both places had a party of 15 both places convinces you to come in before hand to be added to wait-list which was 4 hrs in advance get to place about 15 minutes before time and they advise it's a 45 minute wait. we agreed to wait the time passes we were now waiting over a hour. yes we asked for manager n they said they waiting on tables. meanwhile people around us being seated with upto 8 people in party I asked if they could seat us in different area. the one manager in mobile al cut me off and said no and kept talking over me. Her name was Terica. poor customer service and unfriendly. she didn't like being questioned or me asking her to seat us in different area since the table she made us come in and be posted on wait-list before us arriving. which is a lie. you should never state for someone to come in beforehand to be listed if your not planning on keeping your end of agreement. I will never eat at any Texas Roadhouse nor will I recommend“

“always good. buffalo chicken alfredo nachos (with extra buffalo sauce) are amazing. don't get the pulled pork pizza. no sauce so it is extremely dry. the pulled pork even dries out and is like jerky after being cooked. it seems like it could be amazing with some bbq sauce or bourbon sauce. also ask to have the chicken wings with bourbon and buffalo. the combination. is pretty amazing.“

“G-Allen’s went above and beyond to accommodate our youth hockey team and their parents this weekend on very short notice. Our waitress was friendly, funny and well organized. Thank you so much!“

“Love the Prime Rib Sandwich!“

“We love Lincoln! Have for years! Great food, beer selection and great waitstaff. Fun atmosphere!!“

“Great food and very friendly staff! Definitely will keep coming back!“

“great noon specials, and awesome service from Jen.“

“I absolutely love coming to Pesty’s to eat and have a few cocktails and love the staff. But this is the absolute worst place to go for a meat raffle. Unless you are waving your money in there face you will never be acknowledged. This has happened more then once. Cathedral I’m disappointed I thought you’d be better but you proved me right.“

“Shout out to Joe and his wonderful staff at Neighbor’s, St. Joe. They provided the perfect venue for my daughter’s baby shower earlier today! The taco bar was perfect, the staff attended to all our needs, everything was timely and exactly what was asked - could not have gone more perfect! Definitely a thumbs up from us - our guests commented how great the accommodations and food were as well. Much appreciated!“

“Best place for all food Walleye is the bomb“

“I went to Job Sims house for a service call for his air conditioner not working. Jon immediately offered me breakfast as he is a cook at granite city. I politely declined and continued working. After I finished fixing his air conditioner Jon comes out with a plate of food saying it wasn’t in his nature to not give out food. I went back to the shop and ate the best homemade burrito I have ever had. Jon was not only one of the nicest people I have met but also one of the best cooks. You will not be disappointed going to granite city and receiving a meal made by Jon!“

“I cannot give enough praise to this business for the fabulous food and service given for my daughter’s wedding on May 8! Hailey is a master organizer, from our sample dining experience to the actual wedding meal, everything was handled promptly and professionally! Serving 140 guests a hot and delicious meal is a challenge in itself, but we had many guests saying that this was the best food they have ever had at a wedding! Recommendations all the way!!....... Darcy Forkrud“

“Great burger!! We will be back!“

“Highly recommend, awesome fun place!!!!!!! Great food, people and great time :)))“

“always good. buffalo chicken alfredo nachos (with extra buffalo sauce) are amazing. don't get the pulled pork pizza. no sauce so it is extremely dry. the pulled pork even dries out and is like jerky after being cooked. it seems like it could be amazing with some bbq sauce or bourbon sauce. also ask to have the chicken wings with bourbon and buffalo. the combination. is pretty amazing.“

“my girlfriend and I came down from hoffman, MN for her late birthday supper and it was absolutely fabulous. The restaurant is setup in a very esthetic 1920's and older fashion with outdoor dining next to the river. We had the three little pigs entree and it not only tasted great but was a very big portion and reasonably priced for the amount. I highly recommend this place and we look forward to coming back in the future!“

“I'd just like to say, season is a sweetheart. We didn't get off on the right foot my first time here. It was because she was so busy at being a great bartender. I came into the bar very emotional and needed a drink. So lucky she was there.“

“I am a frequent business traveler and stay in hotels between two and four nights a week. This Quality Inn is one of the nicest I stay in. Rooms are clean and quiet, staff is courteous and friendly and their pricing is usually spot on. Normally, if they're not full, they'll upgrade me as a Choice Hotels Diamond Member. All positives here and a 5 star experience.“

“A great and local “go-to” place for yummy food! Also, a fan of the spacious seating and large room in the back to host big gatherings!“

“The Pickled Loon is definitely a hotspot for the younger crowd, but it's one of the few places around where you can really let loose and dance. While I’m a bit older and don't frequent it often, I never miss a chance to go when my younger friends want to hit the dance floor. It’s a lively place, perfect for shaking off the stress and having a great time. Like any good college bar, there’s the occasional scuffle, but I’ve never felt unsafe—it's mostly between people who know each other. The atmosphere is fun, the staff are courteous, and the drink prices are very reasonable. It’s always a good time!“

“Staff is great. There is a quiet soft spoken young manager or host who is absolutely lovely“

“This Famous Dave's has been a favorite of mine for a very long time. Its very sad to see this location close today. The service and food has always been the best. St.cloud,Mn. Doesn't seem to be able. keep great restaurants for some reason.“

“We had Lily's at our wedding on 10-5-24. Steven was great to work with all the way up to the wedding and even worked with me so he wouldn't show up during our ceremony! I have nothing but good things to say, everyone kept coming up to me to comment on how good the food was. Steven served all 200+ guests by himself and didn't stop moving. I will always recommend Lily's. Thank you for everything!“

“My lunch at Red Lobster ( I visit each week) was wonderful! The food and ordered drinks are consistently delicious. By far, the service and friendly, knowledgeable staff members are the primary reason for my patronage. Each member of staff is personable, respectful and helpful. These qualities are the reason I continually to come to Red Lobster.“

“Let me FIRST SAY WOW!!! The staff here the food the drink, everything is amazing. I travel the world for food sometimes and the BEST wings and CRISPY Calamari are Here! The Chef is a Master at his craft in all cuisines ! Tim the manager is absolute in attention to detail and taking care of things , Austyn is just one of the bartenders and she’s amazing keeping up with everything if it’s busy! I can’t say enough I really can’t ! I own a business I’m always in Clearwater but never been here!! I know my new place !“

“Our order was wrong. They made it right within minutes. The fried pickles and mushrooms were spot on.“

“We shared a pizza. When it came out, it was just beautiful like a work of art. The taste was stellar! I would highly recommend and will certainly go back myself.

Kid-friendliness: I used to bring my kids here often and saw a big table of kids while we were there last time.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easily wheelchair accessible“

“Perkins has good food, taste is good also“