36 Best American Restaurants near St. Michael

“The food and drinks were amazing. Thank you to our server Devan for the recommendations and excellent service. Definitely going back!“

“We reserved a party room for a small business event. Deb was very easy to work with and Michelle was helpful when I had questions and Deb wasn't available. Their rates were incredibly reasonable. The flexibility was hard to beat! When we arrived, Mike and Deb were great about making sure we had what we needed. We had 2 servers- mine was Emily and she was very on top of things. The food was good and the drinks were good- I heard no complaints from any of our guests about the food, drinks or service. Kudos to the kitchen for pace and standard. Also, the room afforded a lot of space and a great deal of privacy from the rest of the bar which was perfect for us. Overall, I wish every venue was as great as this one! Thanks Liberty crew!“

“Love being part of this group!“

“Great place with good food!“

“Best date I’ve ever had!!!!! If wasn’t for my date, the experience would’nt have been so good.“

“AMAZING food! Hidden gem ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“My friends, family and I visit the River Inn often. We just visited it again Labor Day Weekend 2026. Once again, we were impressed. They present great food, the Staff is friendly and helpful and, it looks like they have expanded/remodeled. I like their outdoor serving facilities and waiting courts. It's awesome and ingeniouse!“

“Love The Block! Amazing service and food is delicious. They went above and beyond and did a little ice cream Sundae and sparkler for our two kids who had just each won a wrestling tournament before we came for brunch!“

“Thank you Maynard's for such a great takeout menu for our weekly lunches. We appreciate your accuracy with always getting the order correct and the speediness of getting the order ready. ~Your State Farm Neighbor“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If joy had a flavor, you’d find it at Hen & Hog. We stumbled upon this place one lazy Sunday — one of those accidental discoveries that end up rewriting your weekend rituals. Now we make the drive from Big Lake every couple weeks, because honestly, brunch anywhere else feels like a compromise. The first thing that hooked us was the Flaming Hen Sandwich. It’s not just a dish — it’s a declaration. Crispy-edged perfection with that sweet-heat swagger that wakes up every corner of your mouth. Then came the Pork Belly Bites, glazed and glistening like they’d been kissed by angels with cast-iron skillets. And those Minnesota Wontons? A love letter to comfort food — golden, tender, a little nostalgic, a little bold, like home and adventure decided to share a plate. The space hums with warmth — rustic wood, soft light, laughter that doesn’t echo, it settles. The staff greets you like they’ve been saving your table all week. You can tell the bartenders know their craft; they pour not just drinks but little conversations that make you feel seen. Every visit feels like a reminder that good food isn’t just cooked — it’s cared for. And these folks care deeply. So here’s to the people who turn ordinary brunch into a reason to get in the car and drive miles just to feel this alive again. Let me add this. I'm a Chef by trade. I'm picky. I'm nice but my expectations are high. They have EXCEEDED expectations EVERY time. Hen & Hog, you’ve officially become our weekend pilgrimage. We’ll keep coming back — for the food, for the people, for that feeling that we’ve found something rare and real. — Bethany Nelson Lieser“

“They catered our company event for 2 days; Great food, Great service, Great staff!!!! If you haven't tried it you definitely need to get over there.“

“We used POUR Wine and Bistro for our rehearsal dinner and we were very pleased! We have been going here for years and can’t recommend them enough. Unique food and drinks, avocado wontons and the filet mignon with cheesy potatoes is my must haves. I love that when you are done eating you can bop across the street to the POUR Cocktail Bar for drinks and good conversation! We love POUR and we will always recommend.“

“A friend and I went to Rockwoods last night for dinner. Our server, Robert, was very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and attentive. We had 2 appetizers, the smoked salmon dip and the hot honey roasted brussel sprouts, both were delicious and highly recommended. My friend had chicken marsala, that she really liked. I had the beef pot roast, which was okay. I took two stars off as the meat was dry. Despite that, it was a good experience at Rockwoods.“

“We were traveling through on our way back home (North Dakota). Looking online for possible rest stop to eat. Thrilled to find this wonderful home cooked meat and potatoes restaurant. So inviting and comfortable. There were 6 of us, our sweet server immediately found the perfect seating. From start to finish everything was so good. I highly recommend and encourage a visit there.“

“Food was great , service was excellent and the old time diner with the oldies playing was the finishing touch. I will definitely be back“

“Our waitress Tam was fantastic! She was fun/funny and prompt! All the other staff were all smiling too! The place was busy and it still was not much of a wait on our delicious breakfast. Can’t wait to try out the lunch menu… preferably when they’re having gyros for a special.. but don’t ask Tam… she’s the owner and doesn’t know what’s going on!😂 We’ll definitely be back!❤️“

“This is hands down THE BEST place to eat! I have a special needs ( Autistic, ADHD, vision impaired) grandchild and she requests this Culvers daily. We have tried others ( The St Cloud location made us leave because of her excited squeals) but the way the entire staff treats her and the rest of us when we walk through that door in Monticello is OUTSTANDING!! They can see if she's having a tough day and they go above and beyond to accommodate us. I have NEVER taken her anywhere else in Monticello that has accepted her the way Culvers staff has. They are always polite, fast and very welcoming. I don't know all of their names but Anthony and Chad are two of her favorite people. The manager is wonderful! When my bill fold got left behind she worked hard to reach out and get it back to me, she went above and beyond and I can't tell you how very much that ment to me. We don't feel like customers, we feel like family. The staff never seems crabby or like you are a burden, they really seem to enjoy their job. That speaks volumes about management. We cannot say enough good things about the staff 😃 Thank you Monticello Culvers for accepting my Granddaughter for who she is ❤️“

“What an awesome place! Great food and leadership!“

“Wonderful Walleye that I haven’t had in so long being from Michigan! Our server, Nathaniel was very helpful and congenial.“

“Wild turkey omelet with cranberry toast never disappoints! ♥️♥️♥️“

“Everyone is so friendly it’s like a ma and pop shop! I love the atmosphere“

“Veronica was awesome very personable, kind and thorough and serving us a great meal. Highly recommend Perkins and if you’re lucky you’ll have Veronica as your service gal! My wife and I enjoyed the visit very much.“

“Josh was awesome as a bartender. Great food and awesome service! Thank you Josh! Highly recommend!“

“Creative menus, exotic drinks, wine and Coors Light! You won't be disappointed!“

“nice clean place, good food and friendly staffs!“

“Hawk's burgers are the best.“

“So grateful to Nate & Jessica hosting our annual Taco Bar fundraiser.“

“The food was absolutely amazing. I've never had a cornbread muffin be so perfectly balanced with sweetness savory and it was incredible moist, it was my favorite thing, And the best cornbread muffin I've ever had! Don't get me wrong the main course was amazing also but the cornbread muffin was out of this world!“

“Best breakfast I have had in awhile. We randomly stopped there after we did some shopping on our way back home from St Paul. 100% would recommend.“

“Angus burger wrap was delicious & strawberry peach boozy lemonade is fantastic!“

“Inside the bar there is music playing with dart boards and lots of places to sit and outside there are a variety of volleyball courts , and outdoor bar with swings to sit at surrounding the bar and also music outside . This place is busy all the time !“

“Great hamburgers. Friendly staff. 5 stars.“

“I got a Chicken Parm Fettuccine And it was Surprisingly delicious and my Mom got a Salad. My Dad got a Whiskey Bacon Burger and he asked for No Pink but the chefs gave him pink on the burger but they notice and they apologized and they tryed to give him anything but he was ok! Great Service Applebee's! 5 Stars!!“

“Great food and the best staff love this place !“

“Love this place! We go every time I go visit my mom who lives in Elk River! Food it always great!! Try the cheese sauce with the fries! Great staff & even met the owner! Hometown type of experience“

“A little slow to get our check but the food was good!“