Cuisine: American, Burgers, Dessert, Pizza, Pasta
Restaurant Features: Bar, Delivery, Flat Screen TVs, Kids Menu
Locations:

Address: 57 So. Hamline St. Paul, MN 55105 651-698-0353
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-1am Sun 11am-12am
Links: Green Mill Website * Green Mill on Facebook * Google Map

Outside Green Mill

Atmosphere: The  St Paul Green Mill on Grand Ave is the original restaurant location, where it was once the Green Mill Inn for almost four decades.  The Green Mill as we know it today has been around since 1975 and has been very popular since it became a franchise in 1990.

The inside of the Green Mill has the standard wood-paneled walls that you see in many of its locations, along with padded wooden booths and wood tables.  The bar area is located on one side of the space, the dining area on the other.  There are multiple TVs hanging from the ceiling.

Menu: The Green Mill recently updated its menu in the summer of 2010.

Appetizers include Red Pepper Hummus and Pita Chips, Mozzarella Sticks, Walleye Bites, Sweet Potato Fries, Asian Pot Stickers, Coconut Chicken Fingers, Chicken and Bacon Quesadilla, Crispy Chicken Chipotle Wontons, Chipotle Chicken Nachos, Fried Green Beans, Buffalo Bites, Thai Eggrolls, Spicy Chicken Quesadilla, Spinach Dip and Onion Ring Cyclone.  The Green Mill is also famous for their Chicken Wings, which can be served with bone or boneless, drenched in any of the following sauces: Jim Beam, Diablo, Sesame Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, Peking Zing, Dixie or Extreme Jamaican.

Salads at the Green Mill incude Warm Smoked Salmon, Coconut Chicken, Bangkok Chicken, Chipotle Chicken Chopped Salad, Blackberry and Grilled Chicken, Chicken Stir Fry, Thai Chicken Salad, Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad, Cobb Salad with Chicken, Caesar salad, or House Salad.

Sandwich offerings are the Asian Chicken Wrap, French Dip, Cashew Chicken Salad, Parmesan Walleye, Millhouse Club, Greek Gyro, Crispy Chicken, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Turkey Bacon and Avocado Wrap, and Italian Ciabatta.  Burger s are 1/2 lb and served with fries, fruit, or chips.  Options include Build-Your-Own, Black Angus 1/4 lb, Summit Bacon, Blaze Burger (jalapenos and pepper jack), 4-Cheese Bacon Burger, Western Mill Burger, Cheeseburger and Veggie Burger..

Pizza options are extensive, with four crusts including Thin N’ Crispy, Pescara, Classic, and Chicago-Style Deep Dish.  You can Build-Your-Own from a variety of ingredients or order a pizza from the menu like the Margherita, Chipotle Chicken, MVP (Pepperoni and Canadian Bacon), Romano, Low-Cal Chicken, Extreme Supreme, Triple Meat and Cheese, and Il Primo (sausage, pepperoni, mushroom and 4 cheeses). Thin N Crispy Pizzas include Positano, Jalapeno Bacon and Garlic Chicken, Pepperoni, 4-Cheese Spicy Italian, and Sausage and Pepperoni.  You can also Build-Your-Own Calzone.

Pasta Options include Seafood Cannelloni, Five Cheese Lasagna, Mostaccioli, Butternut Squash Ravioli with Asparagus, Spinach Tortellini, Desert Fire Pasta, Wild Mushroom and Chicken Penne, Spaghetti, Lobster and Shrimp Linguine, and Fettuccine Alfredo.

Entrees include Bourbon Flat iron Steak, Summit Battered Fish and Chips, Chicken Parmesan,Chicken Marsala, Chicken with Crab Stuffing,  and Pan-Fried Walleye.

Desserts at Green Mill include Chocolate Pyramid, Chocolate Molten Martini, and Skyscraper Cheesecake.

Kids Menu items include Hamburger, Mac N Cheese, Quesadilla, Spaghetti, Personal Pizza, Corn Dog, and Chicken Strips.
Price guide: Appetizers $5-10  Wings $7/10 Salads $5-10  Burgers/Sandwiches $8-11  Pizza $9-18+   Pastas $10-14  Entrees $10-16  Desserts $6-7

Happy Hour: 3-6pm and 9pm-12am

• $5 appetizers include Red Pepper Hummus and Pita Chips, Mozzarella Sticks,  Sweet Potato Fries,  Coconut Chicken Fingers, Chicken and Bacon Quesadilla, Crispy Chicken Chipotle Wontons, Buffalo Bites, Thai Eggrolls, Spicy Chicken Quesadilla, Spinach Dip and Onion Ring Cyclone.

Weekly Specials:

• M-F 11a-2pm  Bottomless Soup and Salad or Salad and Pizza $8.99

What we ordered: We started with an order of Boneless Wings with Sesame Teriyaki Sauce.  These were delicious! The pieces of white-meat chicken were very lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown.  They were lightly tossed in the sweet yet tangy sesame teriyaki sauce and topped with sesame seeds, served with both ranch and bleu cheese dressings for dipping.  Excellent choice!

Service: My party of 3 adults and one small child arrived shortly after opening on a Sunday and we were the first customers of the day.  Needless to say there was no problem getting a parking spot or a table!  We had great service, our server was very accommodating to our needs.  Food and drinks were brought promptly; service with a smile.
Overall Impression: Green Mill is a great restaurant with a varied menu that appeals to just about anyone. Their Deep Dish Pizza is awesome.  Many locations to choose from!

Cuisine: American, All-You-Can-Eat
Restaurant Features: Buffet, Stadium Seating
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Address: 1 Twins Way  Minneapolis, MN 55403 (Target Field) 612-659-3964
Hours:

• Upon gates open until 1 hour following conclusion of game.
• Buffet available until 4th inning
• An ala-carte menu service (“5th to 9th Menu”) is available after 4th inning.

Links: Metropolitan Club Google Map

Atmosphere: The Metropolitan Club is located inside Target Field, on the Club Level in Right Field between Gates 34 and 29. To access the Metropolitan Club use the escalator or elevators located near Section 103 just inside Gate 29.

The inside of the Metropolitan Club is quite spacious with two-story windows overlooking the field on one side and downtown Mpls on the other.  Very modern.

Here is a view of the field from the outdoor seating area at the Metropolitan Club.  When looking at the field, you are in right field just behind the foul line.

Menu: The selections change every day and depend on whether it is an afternoon or evening game.  There are four stations including the Salad Station, Hot Station, Grill/Rotisserie Station and the Butcher Block

The Grill/Rotisserie Station.  Brunch selections usually include bacon, sausage, potatoes of some kind, eggs, veggie medley

Butcher Station and Hot Station.  Butcher station usually has Prime Rib and the Hot Station usually has an International Dish.

Salad Action Station includes a variety of cheeses, cured meats and crustinis.

There is also a Dessert Station which I was very disappointed to learn is NOT INCLUDED in the $29/person price.  The desserts looked wonderful though.

Price guide:

• Buffet style with themed cooking stations: $29/person + tax.
  (alcoholic beverages available separately)
• Full-service bar
  *There is a $5/person table fee which will be applied each order for watching the game at a viewing table or drink rail location during the second seating.
• Desserts are not included in the price of the buffet and are sold a la carte.

What I ate: I started with a small salad and fruit plate.  The salad was pre-made with smoked salmon and endive.  Garnishments like croutons and sunflower seeds are served on the side.  I also had a couple of fruits with yogurt sauce.

Next I tried a small selection of cheeses, toasted pita chips and the Prime Rib.  The cheeses were good, I had a seasoned feta and a Monterey Jack with dill.  I also liked the prime rib but I prefer it when it is sliced against the grain rather than with it, seems less tender.  The horseradish was slightly creamy but still strong.

The breakfast line had the most variety and also my favorite item I ate, which was a croissant with grilled ham and a fried egg.  Delicious! Other items I tried were the Potatoes O’Brien, Roasted Veggies and Panko-Crusted Turkey Tenderloin, all very good.

I also tried the Cioppino, which is a blend of many different types of seafood including mussels, shrimp, clams and some type of white fish simmered in a broth of tomato, wine, basil, thyme, and oregano.  It was pretty good but not the best I have tried.

Service: There are two seating times,  1st seating: from gates-open to 15 minutes prior to game-time; 2nd seating: from game-time to end-of-game.  Space and seating is limited and will be provided on a first-come/ first-served basis. Reservations strongly encouraged.  To make a reservation request, call the Metropolitan Club reservation line 10 AM-4 PM, Monday-Friday & on weekend game-days at 612-659-3964.  Have your season ticket account # available when making a reservation and indicate which seating you prefer (1st seating or 2nd seating).    Dining tables can be reserved anytime within 2 weeks of each game.

Our service was very good.  We had made advanced reservations and were able to sit outside during the game, eating the food at a leisurely pace until the end of the 4th inning.  Drinks are not included but are served quickly.

Overall Impression: I enjoyed my lunch at the Metropolitan Club and thought the experience was a cool one, but I will probably only go back for a special occasion.  I thought the price was a little high for the selection, especially considering that dessert is not included, however Metropolitan Club is a great place to watch the game (seats in the shade!)

Cuisine: American, Italian, Seafood, Steaks, Chops, Ribs
Restaurant Features: Card Room, Horse Racing, On-Site Parking, Sunday Brunch
Location: Columbus, MN (near Lino Lakes & Forest Lake)
Address: 15201 Zurich Street NE Columbus MN 55025-7908 (651) 925-4600 877-RUN-ACES (I-35 and Hwy 97)

Winner’s Circle Hours: Lunch Mon-Sat 11a-3p

Dinner Mon-Wed 5p-9p Thur 4-9p Fri 4-10p  Sat 5-10p

Sunday Brunch 9:30-1pm  Sunday Dinner 5-9p

Links: Running Aces Harness Park Website Google Map

Atmosphere: Located within Running Aces Harness Park, the Winner’s Circle Dining & Lounge is a large, open space with giant floor-to-ceiling windows that allow a good view of the horse track outside.

The Buffets are set up in another large room just off to the left of the main room.  This back room also serves as seating space for large groups.

Menu: The new Fall Lunch Menu includes Walleye Fingers, BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, Onion Rings, Cobb Salad, Thai Chicken Salad, Caesar Salad, Aces House Salad, BBQ Blue Burger, Southwest Burger, Reuben, BBQ Brisket Sandwich, Club, Cajun Walleye, French Dip, Hot Italian Wrap and Chicken Wrap.  All sandwiches and burgers come with fries.

Fall Dinner Menu is served Sun-Wed.  Appetizers include Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Walleye Fingers, Fried Calamari, Beef Tender Tips, BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, and Sampler Platter.

Salad choices include Cobb Salad, Thai Chicken Salad, Caesar Salad, and Aces House Salad (with caramelized pecans, goat cheese and raspberries).

Sandwiches at Winner’s Circle are the BBQ Blue Burger, Southwest Burger, Reuben, BBQ Brisket Sandwich, Club,
Cajun Walleye, French Dip, Hot Italian Wrap and Chicken Wrap.  All
sandwiches and burgers come with fries.

Italian Entrees include Chicken Parmesan, Cajun Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp Pomodoro, Rotelle Vegetable Pasta with olives and artichokes.

House Specialties are Ber Battered Colossal Shrimp, Herbed Pork Tenderloin, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Almond Crusted Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Grilled Pork Chop, King Crab and Smokehouse Ribs.

Steaks offered are the Filet, New York Strip, Flat Iron Steak and Surf & Turf (Filet & choice of either King Crab or Lobster Tail)

Price guide: Lunch Menu $8-11 Appetizers $8-10  Entrees $15-19  Steaks $18-26
Weekly Specials:

Thursday Night Seafood Buffet $21.95 includes oysters in the half-shell, peel-and-eat shrimp, Snow Crab Legs, Fried Shrimp, Made-to-order Shrimp Scampi, Prime Rib, Weekly Chef Specials and Dessert Table.

Friday Night Italian Feast Buffet $19.95 includes Italian Antipasto Bar, Gourmet cooked-to-order Pasta Bar, Carved Beef Tenderloin, 7 Specialty Entrees, and Italian Dessert Station.

Saturday Lobster Extravaganza $25.95 includes Lobster Bisque, Twin Lobster Tail, Vegetables, Potato and Dessert.

Sunday Brunch Buffet $16.95 Adults $8.95 Kids includes Champagne, Prime Rib, Made-to-order Omelets and Waffles, Peel and Eat Shrimp, Salad Bar, 7 Breakfast and Lunch Entrees, and Dessert Table.

What I ate: My visit was during Sunday Brunch.  My first plate included prime rib, Salmon Pasta, Green Beans, Potates O’Brien, Bacon, and Cheesy Scrambled Eggs.  Everything I tried was decent, typical buffet quality, but nothing outstanding.  My cut of prime rib was cooked more than I prefer and therefore not as tender as I like it.  I ate a couple of bites of each item before deciding I needed to try something else.

My second plate was a much bigger hit after a visit to the made-to-order Omelet and Waffle Stand.  They had a variety of toppings for the waffles which were hot and golden brown.  I ordered my omelet with everything (tomato, onion, peppers,mushrooms, ham, bacon and cheddar) and it was so good! My favorite way to eat eggs.

Yes, I did get another small plate (for the sake of this review of course!).  The salad was basic but good and I also tried the spare ribs in gravy.  The meat was so good! It was very tender and flavorful.  I would have loved to try more of that but I was very full at this point.

I got a small dessert plate (also for the sake of this review!) I love cheesecake so I had to try a bite of the Winner’s Circle cheesecake.  What a disappointment! The taste and texture both seemed off and I didn’t make it past a 2nd bite.  I also tried the blueberry cobbler and the creme-filled chocolate cake.  I was too full to get excited about any of it.

Here is the dessert plate of one of my companions

Service: My party of 8 adults and 3 small kids had a reservation and were able to be seated at our table immediately.  They had set up a special table for us in the large banquet space.    Our server was friendly and accommodating with drinks and other small requests.

Overall Impression: The food served on the Sunday Brunch was decent, I recommend the omelets and waffles!  Our service was really good.  I would like to go back for dinner to order off the menu

Cuisine: Chinese, Mongolian
Restaurant Features: Catering, Lunch Buffet, Dinner Buffet, On-Site Parking. Take-Out
Locations: Woodbury, MN
Address: 8340 City Centre Dr (Woodbury City Centre) Woodbury, MN 55125 (651)730-8668

Hours: Lunch Mon-Sat 11am-3pm     Dinner Mon-Thur 4p-9:30p                 Fri-Sun 4p-10p    Sunday & Holiday Brunch 11:30a-3p
Links: Google Map Atlantic Buffet Website

Atmosphere: The Atlantic Buffet is located within a large strip mall called Woodbury City Centre.  When you first walk inside the reception/lobby area, the Atlantic Buffet in Woodbury has a cute little mini-pond set up with Koi swimming around inside, and live plants arranged around it.  The main dining room is arranged into at least two dining areas on half of the large space, the other half of the restaurant has all the Buffet Islands set up.  The dining areas  contain both tables and booths and have a contemporary feel.

Here is a glimpse of the Buffets Islands (I think there were 6-8 of them).

In the way back of the Buffet Islands there is an additional area set up for the Mongolian Stir-Fry.  You can choose your own ingredients and then you have the chef ccok it for you on the Mongolian BBQ.

Menu: The items on the buffet change frequently, but there are over 100 items, including a decent selection of Chinese foods, Sushi, American foods, Seafood, and build-your-own Mongolian Stir-Fry.  There is also a dessert and fruits table, and salad bar.

There is also a full Chinese Take-Out menu available.
Price guide:

• Lunch Buffet  Kids 3-6 $4.25 Kids 7-11 $5.50 Adults $8.25
• Dinner Buffet  Kids 3-6 $5.75  Kids 7-11 $7.25  Adults $12.50

What I ordered: There were many food items at Atlantic Buffet and I was determined to try a little of this and a little of that.  Here is my Chinese/Sushi plate.  The cheesy mushrooms were very good, as were the steamed dumplings and cream cheese wontons.  The few bites I tried of the chicken & Broccoli stir-fry were okay, but I did not care for the other meat entree I tried (not sure what it was but the meat was stringy and chewy).  The sushi was decent although there wasn’t a large variety to choose from, mostly California Rolls or Salmon/Avocado Rolls.

I made my own Mongolian stir-fry which was my most favorite dish at the Atlantic Buffet.  I chose the ingredients I wanted at the Mongolian BBQ station (Beef, Broccoli, Pineapple, Onions and Noodles) and figured out my own combination of sauces (there was no guide to help!) which included cooking wine, teriyaki, garlic, chile peppers, and sesame seeds.  I have found that the more sauce you put on, the better it tastes because the noodles and vegetables soak it right up.

I tried just a few items on my Seafood Plate, including tiny mussels (pretty good, not too chewy or rubbery) that were cooked in a fish sauce.  The salmon was okay and I also tried a bite of Halibut.

For the sake of this review I also made a Dessert Plate.  Nothing too exciting here but the rice krispie bar and almond cookies were good.  They also have soft-serve ice cream.

Service: We were greeted upon entering and were shown to a table right away.  Drinks were fast and continuous throughout our visit, as was the clearing of plates.
Overall Impression: Wide variety and selection of foods for the price.  The Mongolian BBQ and Seafood Buffet offered the best choices, but I thought the quality of the the Chinese food was just mediocre.

This guide is a reference to Restaurants around the Twin Cities that offer a regular weekly, all-you-can-eat Sunday Brunch. Please contact individual restaurants about Holiday Brunches, as they may differ from the regular weekly Sunday Brunches listed below. Recent Holiday Buffet List can be found here

Afton House Inn-3291 St Croix Trail S. Afton, MN 55001 (651) 436-8883

• $17.95/Adults      $11.95/Kids 6-11      $6.50/ Kids 5 and under
• 10am-1pm
• Coffee, Orange Juice or All you can drink Champagne Mimosa’s Included!
  Fresh Popovers brought to your table, Classic Eggs Benedict, Made to Order Omelettes, Scrambled Eggs, Apple Stuffed Pancakes, Potatoes O’Brien, Seasonal Vegetables, Sausage Links, Ham, Kielbasa Sausage, Prime Rib of Beef, Chicken Entrée, 3 Chef’s Featured Entrees, Peel and Eat Shrimp, 4 Pasta Salads and 2 Green Salads, Fresh Fruits, Assorted Cheeses, Vegetable Tray, Olives & Relish Tray, Elegant Dessert Station, Assorted Mini bars and desserts
  Chocolate Fountain with fruit

Al Vento- 5001 34th Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55417 (612) 724-3009

• $14 for adults, $7 for kids.
• 10am to 2pm.  Reservations accepted.
• European-style buffet featuring fresh fruit, salads, pastries, meats,  cheeses, smoked salmon, waffles, house made sausage, eggs benedict,  breakfast potatoes, a chocolate fondue fountain with strawberries and  more that rotates from week to week,.  Adult brunch includes a bottomless mimosa.

Axels Char House- Locations in Chanhassen, Loretto, Mendotta, Roseville, Woodbury

• $15.95/Adults      $8.95/Kids 10 and Under
• Roseville(11am-2pm), Woodbury (10am-2pm), Mendota (10am-2pm), Loretto (10am-3pm) and Chanhassen (10am-3pm)
• Spread of Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Jumbo Caramel Rolls drizzled with Caramel Sauce,  Yogurt Parfait,  Made to Order Scrambled Eggs (regular, cheesy or “Denver Style”), an array of breakfast meats including Canadian Bacon, Smoked Ham and Sausage along with piping hot Cheesy Hash Browns.

Billy’s Bar & Grill-214 Jackson St Anoka, MN 55303 (763) 421-3570

• $8.99/ Adults    $4.99/Kids 10 and Under
• 9am-2pm
• Eggs, Bacon, Ham, Hashbrowns, Au Gratin Potatoes, Waffles, Broasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Biscuits and Gravy, Caramel Rolls, Pudding, Muffins, Fresh Fruit

Boca Chica- 11 Cesar Chavez St St Paul, MN 55107 (651) 222-8499

• $11.50/ Adults        $5.50/Kids 11 and Under
• 10am-2pm
• Eggs, Sausage or Bacon, Pancakes or French Toast, Enchiladas, Mexican Entrees, Rice, Fruit in Summer

Chatterbox Pub-800 Cleveland Ave S St Paul, MN 55116 (651)699-1154

• $9.95
• 8am-2pm
• All you can eat Back Ribs, Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy, Spinach and Artichoke Frittatas, Mile High Frittatas, Au Gratin Hash Browns, Cinnamon French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Granola and Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Pasta Salad, Salad Greens, Banana Bread, Coffee Cake, Corn Muffins, Carrot Cake, Rum Cake, Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake.
• Highland Park Location
  

Cherokee Sirloin Room- 4625 Nichols Rd. Eagan, MN (651) 454-6744

• $11.95/Adults  $5.95/Kids 4-11  Free/Kids Under 4
• 10am-2pm
• Carved Roast Beef, Eggs Benedict,Scrambled Eggs,sausage Links and Kielbasa, Pancake Rollups,Barbecued Pork Ribs, Baked Fish,Chicken Pot Pie, Potatoes O’Brien. Fresh Fruit, Assorted Cheeses and Crackers, Our Famous Steak Vegetable, Soup, Bagels, Muffins and Danish, Dessert Table

Cianti Grill- Roseville 2050 North Snelling Ave Roseville, MN (651) 644-2808
Burnsville- 12496 Plymouth Ave Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 892-7555

• $12.95/Adults $6.95/ Kids 4-11  Free/ Kids 3 and under
• 10am-2pm
• a variety of homemade pastas, fresh fruit, pastries, salads, an omelet bar, traditional breakfast items and delicious desserts.

Dangerfield’s- 1583 East First Avenue (Highway 101) Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-2245

• $15.99
• 10am-2pm
• Eggs, Meats, Eggs Benedict, Made-to-Order Omelets, Lasagna, Waffle Station, Fruits, Desserts

Dixie’s On Grand - 695 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 651-222-7345

• $/ Adults     $/ Kids 12 and Under
• 10am-1:30pm
• Bottomless Champagne Flute, Made-to-Order Omelets and Egg Benedict, Fresh Fruits, Salads, Hot Biscuits, Brunch Potatoes, Red Beans & Rice, Country Scrambled Eggs, Specialty Entrees and Homemade Desserts.
• Live Jazz Music (check calendar)
  

Enjoy!- 15435 Founders Lane Apple Valley, MN 55124  952-891-6569

• 10am-3pm
• Adults/ $21.95   Kids 3-11/ $11.95
• Assorted Muffins and Pastries, Yogurt Parfait Bar, Fresh Fruits, Antipasti, Shrimp Cocktail, Enjoy! Salad, SunDried Tomato Pesto Salad, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Bacon, Sausage, Parmesan Leek Hash Brown Potatoes, Sausage Penne, Chicken Rigatoni, Tilapia, Eggs and Omeletes (cooked to order), French Toast, Belgian Waffle, Carved Beef, and Chocolate Fountain.
• Includes Orange Juice, Coffee, Champagne or Mimosa.

Fabulous Ferns- 400 Selby Ave.  St. Paul,  MN 55102 (651) 225.9414

• $13.95/Adults     $11.95/Seniors     $6.95/Kids 12 and Under
• 10am-2pm
• Waffle Bar, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Biscuits and Gravy, Assorted Salads, Bars & Cakes.  The following items are always on the Buffet but vary weekly: Pasta, Quiche, Rice Dish, and Soup.

Famous Daves BBQ & Blues- 3001 Hennepin Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 822-9900

• 10am
• Lip smackin’ Rib Tips, Double-Smoked Ham, Made-to-Order Omelets, and award-winning Pancakes, all while listening to Famous Live Blues.
• Calhoun Square

Fatboys Bar & Grill- 21383 Ulysses St East Bethel, MN 55011 (763) 434-8181

• $14/ Adults      $12/ Seniors     $6/ Kids 12 and Under
• 10am-1pm
• Prime Rib, Omelet Station, Waffles, Eggs Benedict, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Hashbrowns, Pasta Salad, Fruit Salad, Desserts

Girvan Grille- 8700 Edinbrook Crossing – Brooklyn Park – 763.315.8535

• $9.95/Adults      $4.95/ Kids 10 and Under
• 10am-1pm
• French Belgian Waffle Station, Thick Cut Bacon, Specialty Egg Dishes, Biscuits with Gravy, Two Potato Hash, Carved Ham, Stuffed French Toast, Soup du Jour, Specialty Salad, Fresh Baked Pastries, Caramel Rolls, and Fresh Fruit.  Eggs Benedict, Made-to-Order Omelets and Bloody Mary Bar also available at additional $1-2 charge.
• My review of Brunch at Girvan Grille

Granite City

• Eagan, Maple Grove, Roseville, St Cloud, Saint Louis Park
• 10am-2pm
• Fresh Carved Roast Beef, Eggs Benedict, Weekly Chef’s Entree Special, Baked Reggiano Hash Browns, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Caramel Rolls, Thick Hickory Smoked Bacon, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Special Scrambled Eggs, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Assorted Muffins.

Green Mill- 1000 Gramise Road · Shoreview, MN 55126 (651) 482-1600

• $13.95/ Adults     $11.95/ Seniors   $5.95/ Kids 12 and Under
• 10am-2pm
• Sliced Roast Beef, Made-to-Order Omelets, Cheesy Scrambled Eggs, Parmesan Hashbrowns, French Toast, Desert Fire Pasta, Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage, Smoked Bacon, Pizza Slices, Fresh Fruit and Veggies, House and Caesar Salad, Pasta Salad, Spinach Dip, Desserts, Hot Popovers with Honey Butter, Mini Muffins, Caramel Rolls.  Includes Coffee and Juice.  Bloody Mary available for $3.99

Gulden’s Restaurant- 2999  Highway 61 North  Maplewood, MN 55109 (651)482.0384

• $12.95/ Adults   $9.95/Seniors  $6.95/ Kids 5-12    Free/ Kids 4 and Under
• 10am-2pm
• 2 kinds of Scrambled Eggs , Homemade Bread Pudding, Eggs Benedict, Roast Turkey,
  Sausage, Baked Ham, Bacon, Chefs Choice Entrée, Smoked Sausage , Au Gratin Potatoes, French Toast, Mashed Potatoes, Hashbrowns, Stuffing, Homemade Carmel Rolls , Hot Vegetable, Fresh Fruit, 20 Item Salad Bar, Pies/Bars/and all the other goodies

Jake’s City Grill (Eagan, Eden Prairie, Maplewood, Plymouth)

• $14/ Adults
  
• 10am-2pm
• Mesquite
  Beef Brisket, Peel-N-Eat Shrimp, Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros,
  Scrambled Eggs, Jumbo Sausages, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Smoked Gouda,
  Au Gratins, Southern Fried Chicken, Made-to-Order
  Omelets, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Pan Gravy, Ciabatta French Toast,
  House Smoked Salmon, Fresh Fruit, Bagels and Cream Cheese, Caramel
  Rolls, Cinnamon Roll

Jax Cafe- 1928 University Ave NE  Minneapolis, MN 55418 (612) 789 – 7297

• $19.95/Adults   $9.95/ Kids 4-10  Free/ Kids 3 and under
• 10am-3pm (last seating at 1:30pm)
• Fresh Fruits, Caesar Salad, Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Spinach Salad, Assorted Cheeses, Marinated Vegetables & Antipasta, Assorted Muffins and Danish, Croissants, Fresh Baked Caramel Rolls, Made-to Order Omelets, Italian Sausage & Asparagus Strata, Eggs Benedict, Breakfast Sausage, Bacon, French Toast, Pancakes, Waffles & Toppings, Potato of the Day, Fresh Fish of the Day, Entree of the Day, Fresh Vegetable of the Day, Two Craved Meats, Homemade Desserts.    *Items Vary Weekly

Kozlak’s Royal Oaks- 4785 Hodgson Road Shoreview, MN 55126 (651)-484-8484

• $20/Adults     $10.95/ Kids 6-12   $6.95/ Kids 5 and Under
• 10:30am-1:30pm
• Live New Orleans Jazz
• Full Salad Bar, Scrambled Eggs Carbonara , Fresh Baked Biscuits with Sausage Gravy, Featured Chicken item, Cajun Ribs, Pecan-Breaded Catfish Fingers, Jambalaya with sausage & chicken, Classic Eggs Benedict, Kozlak’s home made French Toast with Pecan Maple Syrup, Breakfast Bacon, Sausage, Chef’s Fresh Vegetable, Gumbo Soup, Potatoes Pontalba with Béarnaise Sauce, Made-to-order Omelettes, Dessert & Sundae Bar
• My review of Brunch at Kozlak’s

Lake Elmo Inn- 3442 Lake Elmo Avenue N  Lake Elmo, MN  55042 (651) 777.8495

• $21/Adults   $10.50/ Kids ages 3-11
• 10am-2pm
• Eggs Benedict, Waffles, Sausage, Carved Ham, Carved Beef, Special Feature Entree, Special Feature Starch, Special Feature Vegetable, Six Salads, Fresh Fruits, Peel and Eat Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Domestic and Imported Cheeses, Bagels and Cream Cheese, Famous Mini Desserts, Non-Alcoholic Champagne, Fresh Caramel Rolls, Made-to-order Omelettes

Lowell Inn- 102 North 2nd Street Stillwater, MN  55082 (651) 439-1100

• $13.95/ Adults         $8.95/ Kids aged 4-10       Free/ Kids 3 and Under
• 10am-2pm
• Assortment of Salads, Breads, Eggs Benedict, Bacon, Sausage, Cheese Blintz with Cranberry Sauce, Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Fresh Fruit Tray, a variety of other items every week, and Assortment of Desserts

Maynards- Rogers- 21415 136th Ave. N.     Rogers, MN 55374  763.428.0700

Excelsior- 685 Excelsior Blvd     Excelsior, MN 55331 952.470.1800

• $14.95/ Adults
• 10am-2pm
• Caramel Rolls, Eggs Benedict, Bacon, Smoked Sausage, Biscuits, Hash Browns, Waffles, Apple Crisp, Shrimp Creole, Swedish Meatballs, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Chicken Stir Fry, Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Smoked Salmon, Cheesy Scalloped potatoes, Pasta Salad, Fresh Fruit, Fresh Veggies, Szechuan Green Beans, Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Pickled Herring, Omelet Bar and Assorted Desserts.
• My review of Brunch at Maynard’s

Moe’s- Moundsview: 2400 Highway 10 Moundsview, MN 55112 (763)786-1800
Coon Rapids: 3420 129th Ave N.W. Coon Rapids, MN 55448 (763)422-9100

• $12/ Adults     $7 Kids 5-12     Free Kids 5 and Under
• 10am-2pm
• Family-Style-Breakfast offers all-you-can-eat breakfast favorites

Nicollet Island Inn: 95 Merriam St. – Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 331-1800

• $36 ~ Five Course Champagne Sunday Brunch
• First Course: Breakfast Pastries
• Second Course: Eggs Benedict, Duck Confit and Hash, Creme Brulee French Toast, Quiche
• Third Course: Eggplant Caprese, Cured Salmon, Roasted Beets, Petit Croque Monsieur
• Fourth Course: Corn Crusted Walleye, Sweet Potato Fries, Gnocchi a la Romaine,and Bouillabaise
• Fifth Course: Mocha Cake, Apple Crisp, and Key Lime Cheesecake

Oak City- Bloomington- 5001 American  Blvd (952) 746-8887

Brooklyn Center- 2590 Freeway Blvd (763) 503-3561

• $10.95/ Adults   $5.95 Kids 5-12   Free/ Kids 4 and Under
• 10am-2pm
• Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Cheesy Hashbrowns, Mashed Potatoes, Pecan-Crusted Walleye, Tilapia, Shrimp Alfredo,
  BBQ ribs, Swedish Meatballs, Steamed Broccoli, Pork Tenderloin, Clam Chowder, Pasta Salad, Lettuce Salad, Cakes, Pies, Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse

Pepitos- 4820 Chicago Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55 612-822-2104

• $13.95/ Adults        $6.95/ Kids
• 10am-3pm
• Full Taco Bar, Eggs, Fruit, Desserts

Running Aces Harness Park- 15201 Zurich St NE  Columbus, MN  55025 (Forest Lake) (651) 925-4600

• $16.95/ Adults        $8.95/ Kids 4-12    Free/ Kids 3 and Under
• 9:30am-2pm
• All Your Favorite Breakfast Items, Made to order Omelets and Waffles, Prime Rib, Shrimp, and a Full Dessert table
• My review of Brunch at Running Aces

Sarna’s Classic Grill- 3939 University Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 (763) 788-3939

• $13.99/ Adults     $7.99/ Kids
• 10am-2pm
• Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Cheesy Hashbrowns, French Toast, Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Adouille Sausage and Chicken Jambalaya, Quiche Florentine, Eggs Benedict, Roast beef in Gravy, Bacon, Cinnamon and Caramel Rolls, Fresh Fruit, Pasta Salad, Huevos Rancheros Quesadillas, Bluberry Muffins, Chocolate Banana Bread, Banana Cream Pie

Sunsets- 700 East Lake Wayzata, MN 55391  (952) 473-5253

• $15.95/ Adults   $7.95/ Kids 5-11   Free/ Kids 4 and Under
• 9:30-2pm
• Eggs Benedict,  Sausage, Bacon, Hashbrowns, Au Gratin Potatoes,
  Beef Burgundy, Shrimp Creole, Fried Chicken, Sweet n Sour Chicken,
  Corn, Tortellini, Fresh Salmon, Blackened Pork Loin, Belgian Waffles,
  Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, Assorted Desserts, Fresh Fruits, Fresh
  Vegetables, Pastries, Dinner Rolls, Specialty Salads, Garden Salad

Sunsets- 700 Commons Drive  Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 735-1997

• $14.95/ Adults   $6.95/ Kids 5-12   Free/ Kids 4 and Under
• 10am-2pm
• Eggs Benedict,  Sausage, Bacon, Hashbrowns, Au Gratin Potatoes, Beef Burgundy, Shrimp Creole, Fried Chicken, Sweet n Sour Chicken, Corn, Tortellini, Fresh Salmon, Blackened Pork Loin, Belgian Waffles, Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, Assorted Desserts, Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, Pastries, Dinner Rolls, Specialty Salads, Garden Salad

The Independent (at Calhoun Square)- 3001 Hennepin Ave #A201  Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612)378-1905

• $11.99/ Adults   $8/ Kids Under 12
• 10am-3pm
• Omelets, Eggs, Prime Rib, Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Biscuits and Gravy, Weekly Entree Special, Chicken Wings, Waffle Station, Salads, Pasta Salad, Desserts

The Liffey Irish Pub- 175 West 7th Street  St Paul, MN 55102 (651) 556-1420

• $8.95/ Adults      $4.95/ Kids 12 and Under
• 11am-2pm
• Served Family Style
• Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Hashbrowns, Fruit and Toast

The Local Irish Pub- 931 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 904-1000

• $11.99/ Adults
• 9am-2pm
• Included in Buffet are Scrambled Eggs, Creamy Hashbrowns, Sausage,
  Bacon, Seasonal Fruit, Pastries, and choice of either Bloody Mary,
  Mimosa, Coffee or Juice.  Other Brunch items that can be ordered off
  menu include Rashers & bangers, Pancakes, Breakfast Shepherd’s Pie,
  Button Mushrooms, Corned Beef Hash, Local Salad etc.

The Seasons at Bunker Hills- 12800 Bunker Prairie Rd NW, Coon Rapids, MN‎ 55448 763-755-4444

• 10am-1pm
• Made-to-order Omeletes, Waffle Station, 2-3 Chef’s Choice Entrees, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Soups, Salads, Breads, Desserts.  Includes Juice or Champagne.

Tipi Restaurant- 2354 Sioux Trail NW (Old Little Six Casino)Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-445-6000(#6440)

• $9.95/ Adults     $5.95/ Children
• 9am-1pm
• Scrambled Eggs, Cheesy Hashbrowns, Sausage Patties, Bacon, French Toast or Waffles, Assorted Fruits, Assorted Desserts & Pastries.  There are additional buffet items that change weekly and may include Corned Beef Hash, Italian Hash, etc.
  

Tria- 5959 Centerville Road North Oaks, MN 55127 (651)426-9222

• $15.95/Adults       $ 7.95/ Kids Under 13
• 10am-2pm
• Family Style Breakfast Served at the Table
• Sweets Table, Family Style Platters of Three Cheese Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Maple Glazed Ham, Fruits

Cuisine: Chinese
Restaurant Features: Lunch Buffet, Dinner Buffet, On-Site Parking

Locations: Maplewood & West St Paul, MN
Addresses & Maps:

Maplewood- 2950 White Bear Ave Maplewood, MN 55109 (651) 704-9801

West St Paul- 1200 South Robert St.  West St. Paul, MN 55118 (651) 554-0558

Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-9pm  Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Atmosphere: Both the Maplewood and West St Paul locations are located within strip malls.  Each restaurant has a large, open space for the dining areas.  Silk Kimonos adorn the walls and here and there you will see silk plants as well.  Rectangular-shaped wooden tables are placed close together throughout the space, easy to accommodate larger groups.

There are four large buffet islands, with additional tables for dessert and also a separate stir-fry section at the West St Paul location.  Each buffet island has about 10-12 food items.

The West St Paul location also has a custom stir-fry area.  Similar to Khan’s, choose your frozen sliced meats, Vegetables and sauces and the chef will cook it up in front of you on the Mongolian BBQ.

Menu: Appetizers include Egg Rolls, Cream Cheese Wonton, Cheesey Potatoes, Sweet Biscuits, Sesame Cakes, Pork Sausages, Egg Foo Young, Roast Duck, BBQ Ribs, and Steamed Dumplings.

Soups include Hot & Sour and Wonton.  There is also Lo Mein, Fried Rice, White Rice, Rice Noodle and String Beans.

Chicken dishes include Black Pepper Chicken, Roast Chicken, Sesame Chicken, Moo Goo Gai Pan, Chicken with Broccoli, Chicken Chow Suey, General Tao’s Chicken, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Chicken Wings, Chicken Sticks, and Chicken with Cashew.

Pork dishes include Mopo ToFu, Hunan Pork, Butter Potato, Double Cooked Pork, Hunan Triple Delight, Pork with Mushrooms, and Boneless Ribs.

Beef dishes include Beef with Broccoli, Mongolian Beef, Beef with Mushrooms, Peppered Beef, and Beef Ribs.

Seafood (most items served at dinner only) items include Mussels, Fried Codfish, Salmon, Popcorn Shrimp, Butterfly Shrimp, Salted Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp with Lobster Sauce.

Desserts include Soft-Serve Ice Cream, Cake, Fresh Fruit

Price guide: Lunch Buffet $8-9  Dinner Buffet $11-12
What I Ate: My visit was at lunch time with a group of colleagues, but I still wanted to try a selection of foods.  I had Cream Cheese Wontons, Boneless BBQ Ribs, Steamed Dumpling, General Tao’s Chicken, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Fried Rice, and a Rice Noodle dish with veggies.  The cream cheese wontons were the biggest I have ever had! They were stuffed full of a cream-cheese mixture that was slightly sweet.  The steamed dumplings were very good, with a flavorful pork/onion mixture.  The meats that I tried were okay, but I would not say these use high quality meat.  The Sweet and Sour as well as the General Tao’s Chicken was kind of fatty and gristly and the batter was soggy.

I wasn’t quite satisfied with what I actually ate from my first plate, so I opted to wait in line for my own custom stir-fry.  I chose beef, broccoli, pineapple, onions, pepper and mushrooms with noodles and several scoops of all the different cooking sauces.  There is only one cook making stir-fry and he only cooks one dish at a time, so I had to wait at least 10 minutes for my plate.  I was only able to get a few good bites in before it was time to head back to work, but I was very happy with my stir-fry dish.

Service: At Great Moon you must pay for your meal before you enter the dining room but from that point forward, there are many servers ava
ilable to take drink orders, clear plates, etc.
Overall Impression: Huge buffet with many options, but I would say food is just slightly better than mediocre in taste and quality.  Make-it-yourself Stir-Fry option at West St Paul is a big bonus.