Best Casual Restaurants in Cottage Grove

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AmericanItalianSeafoodBurgersKoreanBreakfast

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Twin Cities / Eastern SuburbsTwin Cities / Southern SuburbsTwin Cities / St. Paul

Neighborhoods

AftonEaganHastingsInver Grove HeightsSaint PaulWoodbury

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All dining options

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Wheelchair access

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. Hazelwood - Woodbury

4.7

Exceptional(1014)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Woodbury

Booked 59 times today

Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in Woodbury. A modern New American restaurant serving modern comfort food with a family feel in a bright and contemporary interior with a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!We'd love to take care of you.

2. Kyndred Hearth

4.7

Exceptional(1216)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Eagan

Booked 41 times today

With a focus on quality ingredients, simplicity and execution, the menu features James Beard award-winning chef, Ann Kim’s take on familiar favorites. Located on the first floor, Kyndred Hearth is a comfortable, modern setting. It will serve as a welcoming neighborhood gathering space for the community, and gives out of town visitors a taste of the Minneapolis food scene during their stay at Viking Lakes.

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3. Mallards - Inver Grove Heights

4.5

Awesome(443)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Inver Grove Heights

Booked 21 times today

Mallards is serving up award winning seafood & Cajun fare with southern hospitality. Born and raised in Kansas City Missouri, southern hospitality is on the top of our list. It’s more than tradition. It’s ice cold beer, key lime pie, and a party in our backyard. Our family wanted to turn passion into a reality in 2013, so we came together and opened Mallards. With Dad in charge of the menu all of our favorites started showing up! From Jambalaya to Tennessee Hot Chicken, our story finds itself on each and every plate!

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4. The ' Wick Pub and Grill

4.6

Exceptional(332)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Woodbury

Booked 5 times today

At The 'Wick Pub & Grill we honor the past with playful wit and delicious food and cocktails that our guests love. A place to gathered with friends and family to share a meal or partake in a pint or two. The menu features an array of pub favorites like the giant pub pretzel and a delicious selection of burgers such as the The 'Wick Burger and the Mushroom Swiss. The house specialties include Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Mac & Cheese and the Fish and Chips along with classics like the Grilled 20oz Ribeye or Broiled Walleye for a perfect evening out. Food-Pub fare-Burgers, sandwiches, wraps and salads. There is a little something for everyone. We are known for our burgers but we also have healthy options your "summer body" would love. We have many vegetarian options and proudly serve the Beyond Burger which is clean vegan. We carry gluten-free buns and many of our items can be ordered to accommodate a gluten-free or gluten sensitive diet. The 'Wick Pub & Grill also features a wonderful Saturday-Sunday brunch, available from 10a-2pm. The menu features a Family Style, all you can eat brunch. Don't worry, if you're not that hungry we feature some lighter dishes like our Maryland Crab Cake Benedict or Breakfast Sandwich.

A photo of Missi's Sip & Savor at The Confluence Hotel restaurant

5. Missi's Sip & Savor at The Confluence Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(349)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Hastings

Booked 9 times today

Embark on an extraordinary dining journey at Hastings newest culinary haven. Our restaurant offers an unmatched experience, where stunning river views converge with exceptional cuisine and a subtle hint of charcoal in the air. A destination like no other, it enchants your senses in ways beyond compare.

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6. Current Restaurant and Bar & Afton House Inn

4.0

Excellent(307)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Afton

CURRENT's menu is fresh, lively and healthy... along with a few items for splurging! We support locally owned, independently operated farms and businesses whenever possible. CURRENT brings to you 100% natural or free range raised products only from farms using best practices and we strive to offer natural, organic and local produce and ingredients whenever possible. Our culinary team has a passion for scratch cooking and uses only the highest quality of fresh ingredients available. CURRENT cares about it's community and footprint and gives back a portion of proceeds to others in need in our community and around the world. We are offering Curb Side Pick UP. Call in your orders at 651-436-8883For full menu go to www.CURRENTrestaurant.com

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7. White Castle - Inver Grove Heights

4.7

Exceptional(20)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Inver Grove Heights

Fine dining is back at White Castle this Valentine’s Day and craviiiier than ever! From steamy Sliders to decadent desserts you’re guaranteed to impress that special someone (or crew) you love so much! So step up your game and dine with us a la carte or dig into The Love Clutch Collection full of delicious delights. Give the special Cravers in your life the royal treatment at White Castle on February 14th. Because everyone wants to hear those three little words: We’re. Getting. Sliders. P.S. Here are a few lines to help set the mood—FREE OF CHARGE: I only have fries for you Mozzstix & chill? You’re my crave-orite I’d put a Chicken Ring on it

8. Ember & Ice

5.0

Exceptional(5)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Nordic • Eagan

Reservations are not required, “Seatings are based on first come first serve”Ember & Ice offers premium cocktails and design elements that tie to “fire” and “gathering” – important themes of the Icelandic culture of the North. Indoor and outdoor seating allows for the unique pairing of ultimate sports viewing and lounge experience. Overlooking the Minnesota Vikings practice and training facility, the outdoor bar and patio with multiple TVs is the perfect place to spend game day.The most sophisticated dining area in the hotel, Ember & Ice, is designed with an eclectic mix of modern, traditional and Nordic elements., guests can look forward to an upbeat, energetic atmosphere with premium cocktails.

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9. Red Lobster - Oakdale

4.1

Excellent(27)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Saint Paul

Booked 4 times today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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Harvey
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very crowded in a Wednesday evening, but we got a round table in the middle of the restaurant for six people. We could hear each other well despite the background noise. Good energy, excellent attentive, service. Menu is relatively small, but all six items were very good to excellent. Salmon, steak special, flatbread pizza, and skol burger all well rated very good to excellent. Second time here, will return.
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Kyndred HearthPrice: Expensive• Italian• Eagan
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was the 3rd time I’ve ordered the butternut squash fig salad with chicken. The chicken was so spicy I could hardly eat it.
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Hazelwood - WoodburyPrice: Moderate• American• Woodbury
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis / West Tennessee •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Phenomenal food, quick service - will definitely be back!
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Mallards - Inver Grove HeightsPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Inver Grove Heights
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4.5
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Jill
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
wonderful experience - our server, Sharon, was perfect!!
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Missi's Sip & Savor at The Confluence HotelPrice: Moderate• American• Hastings
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4.7
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doriVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Wonderful! Servings are generous and service was fast!
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The ' Wick Pub and GrillPrice: Moderate• Pub• Woodbury
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4.6

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