A curated list of my go-to restaurants—whether it’s comfort food, a special night out, or just the best local bites. Tried, true, and always worth the visit.”
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Stillwater, MN
Around the State MN
Hudson WI
Around the State WI
Coffee shops
Stillwater, MN
Stillwater, MN
Really good food great view of the river
Brick & Bourbon
Great Martinis and apps
MatchStick Restaurant & Spirits
Really good burgers
Mad Capper Saloon & Eatery | Restaurant
See if you can find it!
The Velveteen Speakeasy
Really good breakfast
The Wild Hare
Great place to meet up with friends
Freight House - Stillwater
Looking for nighthour fun!
Ziggy's On Main, Live Music, Great Food & Drink
A must visit!
P D Pappy's
Around the State MN
Chisago City - food is awesome, best fried tots hands down
The Northern Lake Tavern & Grill
Chisago City - The service here is always excellent—fast, friendly, and reliable every time. The food is consistently delicious , and everything I’ve tried has been really good. It’s one of my favorite places to eat, and I highly recommend it!
The Stone Inn
Multiple locations great pizza
Pizza Pub of North Branch
Cloquet - Such a fun place and the food is good to.
Gordy's Hi-Hat
Forest Lake - Great food, perfect place for family dinner
The Old Log Cabin Restaurant
Forest Lake - Good food fun bar atmosphere
Stella's On 97
Forest Lake - The staff was warm and welcoming, the food was fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere felt cozy and inviting. A perfect spot for a relaxed meal — highly recommend!”
Keys Cafe & Bakery
Forest Lake - Best chicken I ever ate.
BLACKSMITH LOUNGE - Hugo
White Bear Lake ~ best turkey hoagie ever
Carbone's Pizzeria & Pub
Pizza Truck - my favorite sausage pizza, best I've ever had
Grandpa Mike's Pizza
White Bear Lake - hands down some of the best food in town
Rudy's Redeye Grill
White Bear Lake - good food, great atmosphere
Washington Square Bar & Grill
White Bear Lake - fun place to gather with friends
Manitou Bar & Kitchen
A must stop on the North Shore
Betty's Pies
Vadnais Heights - Possible the best food I had in awhile. There is nothing bad on the menu.
Sak's Sports Bar
Hudson WI
Great food and great view of the river.
Mallory's Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
Great food and great view of the river
Pier 500
Best street taco!
Agave Kitchen
Great food, fun bar all around good time
Smilin Moose Lodge Bar & Grill
Lots of unique specialties food and drinks. Really good
Home — LoLo Restaurant Group
Great place to meet up with friends for a fun time.
Hudson Tap
Really good food, it’s a must try
Stillwater Proper
Around the State WI
A must go when visiting the Dells.
Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co.
Coffee shops
Great coffee really cute coffee shop. Staff over the top nice.
