Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Lino Lakes

First of all, as a nondrinker, I was thrilled to see the mocktail list—and at reasonable prices and big sizes. I tried the shrimp deviled eggs and chopped salad. Both were fabulous. The service was attentive, if not a bit pushy. Overall, the vibe was great and I’d go back!

Great steak house. I had a filet mignon which was cooked the way it was meant to be: Pittsburgh. What a delight! Absolutely lovely. The portion size for the steak was great. I cannot say the same about the fried onions but you are in America so it’s not unexpected (I ate maybe 20% of what was in the dish and I am a big guy who loves onions). It’s rare I say this but the onions were a little too salty for me. I had a key lime pie which was good. It should probably say Key Lime Cheese Cake to be fair. The portion was excessive. Roughly 1/4 of a full size cake! Eating it would definitely exceed 2000 calories on its own. I had a fantastic time. The staff was uber nice. If you crave a steak it’s a reference.

We haven't eaten at Zelo for awhile but it was as nice as we remembered. We like the option of different sizes/price for the pasta and they split a large salad for us (beet salad) which was delicious. My butternut squash ravioli was excellent. My husband had the chicken alfredo, which was good but had a heavy lemon flavor. Service was excellent. We had a 5:30 pm reservation before a 7:30 play and had plenty of time to eat and relax before heading to the theater. By 6:00 pm the ambiance got very lively and it was harder to converse.

What great New Neighborhood Gem in Blaine. It is just what the city needed. The interior design was thoughtfully put together. The staff is very welcoming. The waiter explained the menu exceptionally. The food was served prompt and warm. I had the shrimp and lobster gnocchi. It did not disappoint. My husband had the hanging steak. It was cooked to perfection. We were comped on the lava cake (which was rich and divine) for my birthday. Nice wine and drink list. Can't wait to get back. A weekday happy hour would be nice...hint hint.

As always, amazing food in a great environment. The staff was lovely; prompt seating, prompt service, they kept our beverages topped up and couldn't have done anything better. The food was perfection. If you're looking for great food with a twist, in a unique setting, this is the place to go!