50 Best American Restaurants near St. Louis Park

“Great food, atmosphere and staff and reasonably priced. We will be sure to come back!“

“Great people work and hangout at the SLP American Legion. Good food at great prices.“

“Solid 4/5

This restaurant offers a pleasant breakfast experience, though it didn’t particularly stand out in terms of food quality. The building itself is clean and well-designed, which sets a welcoming tone upon arrival.

I ordered a cappuccino, which was somewhat underwhelming—not bad, but nothing memorable. My breakfast plate was decent overall. While I appreciated the self-serve condiment rack, which offered ketchup and other spices, the patties were slightly dry for my taste, and the roasted potatoes were a bit too oily.

What truly sets this place apart is the atmosphere. With its large windows and high, spacious ceilings, the space feels open and relaxing, making it an ideal spot to unwind. The ambiance elevates the experience significantly and compensates for the food being just “okay.”

Overall, this is a great spot if you’re looking for a comfortable and inviting setting to enjoy your morning, even if the food doesn’t wow you.“

“What a pleasant Applebee's experience. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the front door and made my way to the bar, where the bartender (Grace) welcomed me with a smile and took my order. My beer came out just the right amount of cold, and my mozzarella sticks came out quickly and hot. The marinara sauce had just the right amount of zest to it. A perfect blend to go with the gooey cheesy goodness. The beer and cheesestick blend really scratched an it and left me wanting more food and another beer, who was i to say no? So I ordered another beer and some Buffalo wings. I'm no food critic, but these were some of the best wings I've ever had the pleasure of eating. The nice cold beer calmed the spice of the Buffalo and I was satisfied. During my short stay, Rachel came and checked to see if everything was good and Ray got behind the bar to see if I wanted another but unfortunately at this point I was full and having to have to drive home, knew a third drink would be a bad idea so I did the responsible thing and declined. As I left the host Annabelle told me to have a good night and thanked me for coming.

I had a great and welcoming experience here for a very affordable price. I'll be returning soon with friends.“

“it was super nice setting. comfortable, friendly service. clean well serviced. food was excellent! prices where perfect with food portion.“

“Our family enjoyed the Easter buffet at Crave in St. Louis Park. It was a wonderful experience. Even though we were at a buffet, the waitstaff was still extremely attentive to us, and the others around us. The food was fantastic and definitely a great value. Thank you for making our family reunion at Crave such a wonderful experience“

“Very quiet at 12:30 on a Friday. Service was good, as server recognized we were busy talking and no pressure to order and get going! Personally I had the Baja fish tacos. Very good but more cabbage/slaw would have been nice. Otherwise very good! Everyone seemed to enjoy their lunch.“

“Great place for a child’s birthday gathering! Super family friendly (yummy fries too!). Very affordable! We were here on a Friday evening and it was not busy which made me a little sad for the place. I understand the comments about the guy at the desk, but don’t let that stop you; it’s such a quick interaction. He did end up being very nice and helpful with a couple things we needed (lighter for cake candles and plate and utensils). If you’re looking for somewhere fancy and updated, this probably isn’t the place for you. I would recommend this bowling alley, we’ll be back.“

“thank you for feeding us at saluting branches! the food was top notch! much appreciated!!“

“My friend and I had an incredible time at Owamni. My compliments to the chef. Truly one of a kind experience. The food was outstanding from start to finish ( presentation, flavor profile, texture, all natural and full of character). There’s not a place that’s more unique than Owamni in Minnesota, in my opinion . I highly recommend this establishment, and I wish you prosperity and success.“

“Great food! Great service! Exceptional kitchen management!“

“Really fantastic food and service“

“The food and bloody Mary’s are amazing!!! We had great service on Mother’s Day and I cannot wait to go back each month to try a new Bloody Mary!“

“Food was great!! Jackie was our server and was amazing! Fantastic service and fantastic food! ❤️“

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

“Myself and four friends were in Minneapolis for a few days on a visit from Ireland and had breakfast here a few times. Food was delicious. Great choice on the menu. Service was brilliant. Staff friendly and efficient.“

“Amazing food. We shared 4 plates. Each one better than we could have wished for. Possibly the best Paloma I’ve ever had. The manager Natalie took tremendous care of us. Fabulous experience.“

“This place has been in my list of places to try for some time now. Happened to find myself in the area, and decided to go and try it. Servers are amazing! They know their menu, and are glad to give any recommendations. They recommended their Tex-Mex Breakfast Burrito, and it was fantastic! I will definitely eat here again!“

“Friendly smiling people and the best grilled cheese I have ever had!“

“Known for their “Jucy Lucy” which are 2 Patties with cheese cooked inside. My family that lives here likes the Jucy Lucy and especially the fries from here. During the summer they say there are long lines out the door. We can here in December and it was pretty busy for a week night. They only accept cash or checks, no card. We were lucky and got seated quickly, service was also quick and I asked for a beer that goes well with it. My sister in law got a chicken sandwich and I put her lettuce in my Jucy Lucy. Beware to not bite into it quickly because the cheese squirts out. Every bite I took the cheese indeed came out and burned me. Their fries are really good. I opted to keep the pickles and onions in the burger which I enjoyed. It was nice inside and they still had Christmas decorations making it feel like a Christmas bar. There’s some street parking outside“

“I love the ambiance (fresh, just right music, delicious and creative food, friendly people). I love the markit too - and browsing while sipping my wine or coffee. And I love the live music on sat!“

“Great staff. Plenty of menu selections with weekly specials. We've become regulars. Going back tonight.“

“The gentleman who greeted me was so nice and walked me through the menu. It was nice to be able to customize it the burger options, and his transparency about the uncharges was very much appreciated. I got the "Kinda Fancy" Jalepeño King with sweet pickles and mushroom and a side of sweet potato fries with siracha mayo. Both. We're. Fire. Atmosphere was chill and relaxing.

I am visiting from out of town, but I will be back again next time to try the other burgers and fries!“

“These folks have known how to do fine dining for decades. One of my favorites growing up and now I take my own kids.“

“We held our company Christmas Party at their beautiful restaurant and had such a great time! The staff were so attentive and wonderful to interact with throughout the whole evening! We ordered an array of food and our employees couldn’t stop talking about how fantastic the prime rib and KFC (Korean fried cauliflower) were! The talk around the shop about this event and the delicious food went on for days! We all had such a great experience from start to finish. They made it so easy to plan, set up, host and tear down. We would highly recommend anyone looking to host a party to come here! Now if you are just looking for a bite to eat for a date night or family night out, they also have you covered. No matter what plans you have this is the spot to be! A huge thanks to Lake and Irving for all they did for us and a massive thank you to Chris the chef! That meal was better than we could have ever expected!“

“Awesome food and service Very quick to get us our food“

“We went for the first time yesterday and we loved it! The food was delicious and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. Great service. We will be back soon!“

“First time I visited since Veterans Day. Your sticker indicated a three percent service fee due to supply chain issues. Why don’t you just raise your prices to cover those issues. If the supply chaiin issues are solved you can offer a price rollback. I’ll find another place that posts their prices instead of service charging.“

“Came here for the first time for lunch. We had a burger, gyro bowl and chicken strips. Everything was delicious! The atmosphere inside the restaurant was very nice and well kept. This place is easily in my top 3 lunch rotation and I will definitely be coming back!“

“Excellent service! Abbi W was our server and she made the dinner so much better! Good food doesn’t matter without good service. We will definitely be back and ask for Abbi!“

“The food is always good here. I have tried quite a few menu items, and you really cannot go wrong. I am finally giving a review because my dinner tonight was unbelievably delicious. I love comfort food, so I ordered the turkey carver. Turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy that would bring your granny to tears. It was NEXT LEVEL GOOD!“

“Wonderful atmosphere, staff, music & cuisine! Highly recommended for a night out.“

“I have not been there yet, but it sounds interesting, and I am very intrigued by the Dog menu. I think that is the cutest idea! The prices aren't as high as I assumed. The dog gets a 3 course meal, with different choices & ranging from $13 to $26.00 for all. The drinks also seem very unique, and I love all the effort they have put into this place. Their menu is large as well, plus they have specials & happy hour!“

“awesome food, service and atmosphere. thanks for making our lunch awesome Sara.“

“Great experience, such friendly, quick service, food was delicious, steak & mimosas for breakfast were outstanding!“

“The service is horrible. Waited 20mins before getting someone to take just our drink order and it was the bartender from inside not even our server that noticed we were still sitting there with nothing. Then barley good service once our waiter did finally come. We all could have had another drink but never could since we werent asked till after we were done with food. Food was actually really good and good portions for the price. But the service ruined it. I can't recommend this place and don't know if we will back. Plenty of other places with good food that actually have good service.“

“Every valentines day my husband and I try a new steak restaurant. We love steak amd I couldnt cook it

In 2021 we could not go out for steak due to covid. Sample room had a take and bake meal with clear instructions. It was a great meal with baby steaks and veggies etc. But since that day I am not afraid to cook steak because of the precise instructions. They gave me what I needed.

It's now 2024 and I rock at cooking steak.

Thanks sample room.

They also have a great vibe and great charcuterie so you should go“

“I have eaten here couple times and thr good is great. Love the farm to table food. I am a big person on fresh quality and not prepackaged foods and this place is amazing for the food. Both times I was there around brunch on a Saturday and the breakfast menu was really good both times. I got a breakfast bowl with carnitas meat and it was amazing. Lots of flavor, texture, color in the bowl from crispy potatoes to delicious carnitas to a smooth and silky and cooked perfectly. The pickled stuff in it was different and a great contrast to the other parts. The micro greens are a current favorite to added nutritional boost and getting these on both plates here was awesome. The bowl was a lot of food added meat made it right amount for me, the added meat not necessary but highly recommend.
The eggs benedict was a different take. It is one of my favorite breakfast menu items. This take I could appreciate the concept but it was a 4 star for me. I really liked the cornbread that you can tell is fres and made in house if not at least near by. That was a great variant that I may have to acquire when I make it at home. The ham was delicious, it said maple cured and we use only pure at home no maple flavored but the maple flavor I was hoping for more of a pop from, maybe using a little maple syrup in the hollandaise sauce? Anyway the eggs were perfect and topped with micro greens as well. The hollandaise was, well not enough, or jot enough of a flavor, it was minimal and really felt like an after thought rather than a main focus which when ordering a Benedict the 3 things are required, a great hollandaise that is fore front, a take on ham, and a base. They had 2 of 3 spot on. Thus I would say 4 out of 5 for it great meal still don't get me wrong but could have used a touch more hollandaise with a bit more of a flavor or focus on that aspect. Great place will be back. Also like how they jave some fresh produce, baked goods, and farm fresh meats in coolers there.“

“Had steak and shrimp $25.99 special. Everything was great except the steak. I unfortunately had to send back a tough gristle filled steak for a better, but tough steak.
The service was excellent, and they did their best to satisfy us. There are many delicious items on their menu, and we will be back... but steak will not be chosen again.“

“Service was a bit slow and it was quite noisy but both were understandable because we were sitting in the very busy bar area during the Wild game. (Go Wild!) The food was excellent. Walleye for two of us and a turkey and cranberry sandwich for the third. The broccoli and loaded baked potato that came with the walleye dinner were delicious, as well. We will definitely return.“

“Amazing staff. Great food. So much fun!!!“

“Service was great! Food is so good kids cleaned plates! If you are not in a rush and want a home cooked meal this is your place. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Tasty and twisted. Try the lemon ricotta pancakes!“

“I wanted to take a moment to shout out an amazing restuarant located in minneapolis called Nolos Kitchen & Bar! As most of you know by now my girls and I had planned to fly out to california for my bachelorette party and winded up with a cancelled flight first thing in the morning at 4am thanks to microsoft. after we arrived to the airport and stood in line for 4 hours we were told that the next flight wasn’t available for another 24hours at 6 am the next day. We decided to go get breakfast while we figured out our next move and what we were supposed to do for the next 24 hours. We arrived to Nolos in pretty low spirits but that was quickly turned around when we met our waitress. Not only was the food PHENOMENAL, but they went as far as to make us my favorite cocktail (which wasn’t even on the menu!) As we sat and enjoyed our breakfast we talked about where we should go/what we should do/ and about how tired we were because we were only running on a couple of hours of sleep. We were at the point of even contemplating piling back into the car to take a nap when our sweetheart of a waitress approached us and informed us that they had a basement bar that didn’t open until 5 pm that night. She proceeded to tell us that since the basement bar didn’t open till later the owner offered us their full basement as a safe haven for the day for us to get some sleep/ hang out in until we were ready for our next move. The basement had a lounge room for all my girls to pile in and get a few hours of sleep as well as whenever we wanted a drink or snack we could go right up stairs and order as needed. AS WELL as it was fully stocked with arcade games and a photo booth to keep us occupied.Ontop of everything they even covered 50% of our food and drink tabs😭 Nolo’s genuinely saved us that day- and i could never be more thankful that we walked into that restaurant that morning. We were met with nothing but kindess and generosity. If you want to go somewhere with kind people , AMAZING food, fun cocktails , and overall an amazing atmosphere I would HIGHLY reccomend Nolos Kitchen & Bar in minneapolis. I promise you won’t be dissapointed ! Thank you NOLO's Kitchen staff for going above and beyond !!!!“

“The staff are incredible and the food is outstanding I've never had anything like it, not to mention the bar is so gorgeous I could look at it forever. My husband and I have been here three times and we will be back again, soon I hope! This is the perfect spot wether you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary, or just want to try incredible food some place new! I will be back soon with my mom just because I think it's so magical everyone must experience it. Bûcheron is a must!“

“First time was a great experience. Definitely will return“

“Went here on a whim today cause my wife and I had to make a return at the Staples next door. Legitimately one of the best eggs benedicts I’ve ever had and their cheese hashbrowns are incredible. We also had incredible service by one of the waitresses there. She was really great and made sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely be coming back sometime!“

“Lost my comment. Try again. On May 19th a group of family members went to the Bloomington Culvers. We were celebrating my grandsons grade school concert. I was unable to go up front to order and my son asked if someone could help me. Jose (spelling) I believe was the night manager. He came back to my table and took my order. He was so gracious and kind. I so appreciated his help. I didn't have the right walker and it would have been difficult without help to go up front. I can't thank him enough. It is so nice to go to a restaurant and know everyone is so friendly and willing to make your experience a good one. Thank you Don and Misty for such a wonderful crew. Now if you only had your fried chicken back on the menu, my favorite. See you soon“

“This place is legit top restaurants in msp, why??? Because they have talent and imagination. Any one can buy great ingredients and high end products, but can you make sidewalk grass , spruce pine , lingcod , wildrice and strawberry taste good ?(Not a real dish just something off top of my head) That's talented and worth talking about , the folks here have talent. And if your looking for adventure of the palette look no further.“

“New menu coming in March!“