Best Restaurants for Business Meals in Stillwater

I think the waiter pays attention to social cues well. Simple things like giving us 3 minutes extra to look at the menu. To asking if we need a refill on drinks. The server felt presence but never overstepping. I can appreciate that skill especially in a busy and vibrant establishment.

In town on short business trip. Lunch was exceptional so returned for dinner to enjoy more extensive dinner menu.

Ordered the trout special and was disappointed that it really wasn’t very much and found several bones in it, which made for an uncomfortable business lunch experience. Typically love the food, but this wasn’t quite what I expected. Service was amazing! As always.

It was the first time eating at Manny’s Steakhouse for all of us. We were NOT disappointed. One of us went for the Ribeye w/ Bearnaise while the rest of us had Filet Mignon w/ Bearnaise. Then we all shared Asparagus w/ Hollandaise, Loaded Hashbrowns, Cheesecake and Baileys Cake. Not a meal for someone dieting! The steaks were AMAZING!!! I love my red meat with Bearnaise, so it was absolutely heaven. The asparagus and hashbrowns were done to perfection. And the deserts were quite tasty. The only thing that was “off putting” was having someone clear plates while others were still eating. I did not say anything tonight but if it happens again in the future, I will politely ask that they wait until everyone has finished before clearing (Hospitality Rules 101). If I were at Perkins, I wouldn’t have bat an eye; but at these prices, I expect perfection, and hospitality rules to be followed. Which brings me back to the food. PERFECTION!! It was fantastic! And I’m already thinking about the next time to go. Their Brunch menu looks amazing, and I saw the Crab Dumplings close up and definitely will be ordering those in the near future!

I had the most responsive and wonderful server ever at Lake Elmo Inn. Jessica was superb. She was very friendly and professional. Upon bringing my friend’s hamburger, she noticed the burger looked a bit rare and my friend had ordered well done. Jessica immediately brought the burger back to the kitchen and returned it to the proper doneness. Our food was all delicious, perfectly prepared. Loved the salmon piccata and salted caramel creme brulee. Fantastic!