Location: Stillwater, MN on the deck of the Freight House
Address: 305 Water St S Stillwater, MN 55082-5144 (651) 439-5718
Hours: . Friday- Saturdays 12 p.m. to 2 a.m,  Sunday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and  Monday-Thursdays 3 p.m. to 9 p.m
Links: Minus 5 Freight House Google Maps

Atmosphere: Cold as Ice!  As the name suggests, the temperature of the room is below freezing at -5′ C or 29′ F.  The Stillwater location of Minus 5 is a temporary attraction and the Ice Lounge is contained inside a large refridgerated trailer.  The entire room, bar, and all furniture is made of ice, even the glasses are made of ice! Before patrons visit the Ice Bar, they are given a parka and gloves to wear.

There are several cool ice sculptures inside the Ice Lounge

Menu: There are 8 drinks available, one of which is a non-alcoholic drink.  Click photo below to view a bigger image of the menu.

Price guide: Admission into the ice lounge is $12.95 and includes a cocktail.
What I ordered: I had the Icy Margarita.  It was great!  Strong and Sour, just the way I like them.
Service: Our service was exceptional. Everyone affiliated with the Ice Bar and the Freight House was very nice and helpful.  D.J., the bartender inside the Ice Bar is a true Minnesotan, thoroughly enjoying the long shifts worked inside the frigid room.
Overall Impression: The Minus 5 Ice Lounge is a very cool attraction; a great place to cool down and have an ice-cold drink or just enjoy the novelty.  If you plan to visit, I highly suggest wearing warm shoes and socks!

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: American, Fish & Seafood, Steaks, Chops & Ribs
Restaurant Features: Bar, Games, On-Site Parking

Location: Withrow, MN  (Washington Co. between Hugo and Stillwater)
Address: 12010 Keystone Ave Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-6625
Links: Sal’s Website * Sal’s on Facebook * Google Map

Atmosphere: The structure of the restaurant is made of logs, so as you would expect, the interior has the feel of a giant lodge.  The vaulted ceilings make the large dining room appear even bigger than it is.  There are several wooden tables to accommodate various sized groups and a selection of booths as well. Attached to the dining room is a nice bar area.

Menu: Appetizers include Angus Bites, Chicken Bites, BBQ Chicken Nachos, Onion Stacks, Walleye Fingers, Sal’s Spuds, Coconut Shrimp, Pasta Nachos, Pork Wontons, Beer Battered Mushrooms, and Bruschetta.  Sal’s also has Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Wild Rice, and a Soup of the Day.

Salads offered are the Angus Bite, Chopped Chef, Caesar, BLT, and Sal’s Salad.

Sal’s also has a handful of specialty sandwiches such as the Hot Dago, Buffalo Chicken, Angus Bit and Italian Chicken.  You can also build your own burger or chicken breast sandwich.

Pastas include Homemade Lasagna, Chicken Penne, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Fettucine Alfredo, and Baked Chicken Parmesan.

Entrees are served with green beans and choice of potato, featuring Angus Sirloin, New York Strip, Ribeye, Sunfish, Walleye, Salmon, Jumbo Shrimp, BBQ Pork Ribs, Pork Tenderloin, Broasted Chicken, and Stuffed Chicken Breast.

Price guide: Appetizers $ 8-10 Sandwiches $8-10 Pasta $12-16  Entrees $17-22
What I ordered: We were given complimentary rolls with a sweet, sugary butter. I love it when restaurants have bread and flavored butter!

We started with Buffalo wings, which happened to be very large and crispy.  The buffalo sauce was tangy and I could detect a hint of garlic in the bleu cheese, a nice addition to the standard buffalo/bleu cheese combo.

I ordered the Hot Dago because I was really in the mood for Italian and although a Steak House/ Bar & Grill is not the place one would typically think would have good Italian food, I was really happy with my sandwich! Served on a large slice of toasted Italian bread, the meat was a tasty combination of both beef and Italian pork sausage grilled into a patty.  It had a light amount of sauce on top (with extra sauce served on the side), then topped with grated mozzarella and parmesan.  The flavor of the sandwich was really good and the bread stayed crispy rather than getting soggy from too much sauce.  The Dago came with a ton of fries that were hot and salty.

After debating whether to get Prime Rib or Ribeye, one of my companions ordered the 14 oz. Ribeye with loaded baked potato.  The steak was really tender and the baked potato was loaded with cheddar, bacon, green onion, and sour cream on the side.  The green beans were perfectly cooked and had a slightly sweet flavor.

Another companion started with the Italian Wedding Soup and then had the California Burger.  I didn’t try either of these, but the soup looked good.  The burger was supposedly “good”, but the perfect roundness of it makes me think that it may have been a frozen patty rather than from fresh ground beef?

Service: Our visit was late on a Saturday night, so we pretty much had the place to ourselves.  Our server was really good and had suggestions that helped make our decisions.
Overall Impression: Really good for a rural restaurant.  The prices seemed reasonable for what you got and the service was good.

Cuisine: Mexican
Restaurant Features: Bar,  On-Site Parking

Locations: Blaine, Stillwater, Coon Rapids, Woodbury, Maplewood
Addresses & Maps:

Blaine- 9360 Baltimore St. Blaine, MN 55449 (763) 795-0347

Coon Rapids- 12759 Riverdale Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55448 (763) 323-8772

Maplewood- 3069 White Bear Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109 (651) 748-0316

Stillwater-240 West Frontage Rd. Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 351-9462

Woodbury-1795 Radio Drive Suite A Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 739-6360

Links: Acapulco website

Atmosphere: Festive, with the walls painted with murals and is somewhat made to resemble a  Mexican courtyard. 

The Woodbury location also has a large bar area with several large-screen TV's playing different sporting events.
There were also several round tables for their weekly Texas Hold 'Em tournaments.  Seemed like a quite  a popular place!

Menu: Appetizers include Acapulco's famous Cheese Dip, Guacamole, 5 Layer Dip, Taquitos, and Nachos.  Burritos include the Acapulco Burrito (steak), the Burrito National (smothered with cheese sauce), Creamed Burritos, Fajita Burrito, Wet Burrito (covered in enchilada sauce), and Chile Relleno Burrito.  Tacos include ground beef, grilled chicken, grilled beef, shrimp, mahi-mahi, and carnitas (pork).  Quesadilla include Queso (cheese), mushroom/onion/tomato, Relleno (stewed chicken or beef), or the Fajita Quesadilla.

Entree specials include Grilled Beef or Chicken Fajitas, Carne Asada, Chile Colorado, Carnitas, Chimichanga (with stewed chicken or beef), Seafood Chimichanga, Grilled Chicken, Taquitos, Pollo Dulce (Marinated chicken with sweet salsa), Chilaquiles Pollo (Stewed chicken casserole), Green Chili Pork, Poblano Chili, and Chicken with Rice. 

If you're in the mood to try a few different items, Acapulco has 10 menu combination plates.  They also offer a build-your-own combo where you can pick-two or three or four items (tacos, enchiladas, burritos, chili rellenos, tostadas or tamales). 

Price guide: Appetizers $4-8  Burritos $7-8  Tacos 2 for $5-6  Quesadilla $5-8  Entrees $8-14  Combos $8-10
What we ordered: To start off, we had complimentary chips and salsa.  The chips were hot and crispy and the salsa was good for standard mild tomato salsa.

My companion and I ordered several plates to share. We ordered a four-combo platter with a beef taco (for me), a chill relleno (for her), and two enchiladas.

The beef taco was pretty good.  The crispy corn shell was filled with beef.  The chile relleno was also pretty good, with a nice crispy batter and delicious spicy pepper.  The enchiladas….um, how can I say this diplomatically?….were not to my liking. I did not care at all for the soggy stewed chicken mixture and the enchilada sauce itself did not seem to be the kind of homemade origins.  The beans and rice were served separately…the refried beans were thick but good.  The rice was not the custom Spanish rice, but rather a mild flavored rice with mixed vegetables.

The fajitas were pretty good. The chicken and steak were marinated and grilled and served with a ton of peppers and onions.  Our server happily brought us an extra side of tortillas and never charged us for them.

Service: Pretty friendly and fast.  Drinks were served frequently.
Overall Impression:   The restaurant had a fun atmosphere, especially with the crowd that was in the bar area playing poker… I know that at least the Woodbury location offers Texas Hold 'Em tournaments a few nights per week, not sure about the others.  The food however, was nothing to rave about. Mediocre.  My suggestion is to stick with grilled meats rather than the stewed. 

Cuisine: American,
Restaurant Features: Bar,

Location: Stillwater, MN
Address: 302 Main St S  Stillwater, MN
55082-5126 Phone: (651) 439-9902
Links: Google Map

Atmosphere:Long and narrow with a long bar spanning the length of the space, the atmosphere in Whitey’s Saloon seems much more that of a bar than a restaurant.  There are several big windows, however, that brighten the restaurant during daytime hours. There are about a dozen tables total (bar height and regular height), each sitting up to 4 people.

Menu: Appetizers include Buffalo Wings, Chicken or Veggie Quesadillas, Crab Cakes, Baked Brie, Hummus and Tapenade, Artichoke and Crab Dip, Nachos, Walleye Strips, and Beef or Tuna Tataki.

Sandwiches include Slow Roasted Beef, Grilled Tuna, Grilled Portabello Mushroom, Hot Pastrami, Hamburger or Turkey Burger, Clubhouse, B.L.T, Sliced Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Cheese, Tuna Melt, Reuben, Grilled Chicken, BBQ chicken or Pulled Pork, Meatloaf, Walleye or Hot Italian Sausage.  Salads include Caesar, Cobb, Fajita, Greek chicken, Sirloin and Asian chicken.

Entrees include Chicken Enchiladas, Meatloaf Dinner, Veggie Burrito, Baked Italian Sausage Penne, Chicken Kabobs, Cajun Pork Chop, Filet Mignon and Walleye.

Price guide: Appetizers  $ 8-10 Sandwiches $7-9  Salads $7-9 Entrees $9-15

What I ordered: Veggie burrito with chicken.  Probably not the best choice to order at an American saloon, but I was in the mood for Mexican, what can I say??!!  The server recommended this over the chicken enchiladas.  They did not offer a chicken burrito on the menu, but they were more than willing to add chicken to their veggie burrito for me.  I was disappointed that the burrito did not come with black beans as the menu stated, and the rice didn’t have a ton of flavor.  I enjoyed the spinach and the grilled chicken was also good (although it wasn’t marinated and didn’t have any special seasonings).  The guacamole and salsa were fresh, both made with cilantro.  Overall the burrito was decent, but not anything special.  It definitely needed the salsa and guacamole to give it flavor!

My one of my companions ordered the buffalo wings.  They were good, although the sauce was on the mild side.  Texture of the chicken was not crispy, but rather soggy and chewy.  The bleu cheese dressing had good flavor but was really watered down and lacked chunks of bleu cheese.

Another companion ordered the veggie quesadilla that was packed full of cheese, black bean paste, spinach and tomatoes.  The tortilla was crispy and overall the quesadilla was very, very good.

Another companion ordered the Club sandwich.  This may have been the most popular item ordered by our group!  The toasted bread had great texture and was buttery, the bacon was thick and crisp.  French fries were nice and crispy as well.

And another companion ordered the BLT sandwich.  Besides coming with a ton of crispy fries, the sandwich was also buttery and had really good, thick, crisp bacon and fresh lettuce and tomatoes.

Service: We were able to be seated immediately however all of the tables in the restaurant are configured for a maximum of 4 people.  We had to put two little tables together in a corner in order to get our party of 7 to fit. The waitress was nice but despite how slow the restaurant was, it took quite some time for the server to check on us and bring us refills on our drinks.

Overall Impression: Decent food at a reasonable price.  Nothing fancy about the atmosphere, but located in a great spot downtown Stillwater.  Parking is hard to find, so you can expect to walk a block or two.