Axel's River Grille

This place is excellent. I have myself been there once and it was the managers taking the people that trained us on the new computer system. I had chicken marsala but i remember a few of them had the duck. Everyone loved it. Plus, managers and the ... more

This place is excellent. I have myself been there once and it was the managers taking the people that trained us on the new computer system. I had chicken marsala but i remember a few of them had the duck. Everyone loved it. Plus, managers and the owners go there alot so it cant be that bad now cant it!!! less

Good restaurant with good food. They have some great appetizers on the menu as well. I've stopped there during happy hour and I believe the drinks were 1/2 price. I love to just sit at the bar when I'm there alone. It's a very nic ... more

Good restaurant with good food. They have some great appetizers on the menu as well. I've stopped there during happy hour and I believe the drinks were 1/2 price. I love to just sit at the bar when I'm there alone. It's a very nice atmosphere. Very good soups and salads less

Really solid steakhouse, with a diverse menu (pasta to burgers to steak), really nice atmostphere...love the bar. "Rob's Ribeye" is, indeed, an excellent cut and choice. Also, Axel's has other locations in Roseville and on Gran ... more

Really solid steakhouse, with a diverse menu (pasta to burgers to steak), really nice atmostphere...love the bar. "Rob's Ribeye" is, indeed, an excellent cut and choice. Also, Axel's has other locations in Roseville and on Grand Avenue in St. Paul. Although they differ slightly, there's a consistancy in both menu and atmosphere that can be a very good thing. less

If Axel's River Grille had lousy food, I'd probably still go there for the atmosphere. They have a glamourous L-shaped bar that can easily seat 15-20 people and an outdoor patio that's terrific for drinks on a sunny afternoon. From my observations ... more

If Axel's River Grille had lousy food, I'd probably still go there for the atmosphere. They have a glamourous L-shaped bar that can easily seat 15-20 people and an outdoor patio that's terrific for drinks on a sunny afternoon. From my observations, most people come for more elegant seating in one of the two formal dining rooms. All of those tables have white table-cloths, a lot of dark wood accent, and some interesting paintings on the wall. I find this an excellent place to bring guests and it's extremely close to Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, right in downtown Mendota.
The food pricing is reasonable for a more upscale bar/restaurant. If you like hamburgers, you won't be disappointed either, since they have quite a selection. You also have a choice of carmalized onions on many of those burgers which is pretty tasty. Personally, I like their Caesar salad, all of their pasta dishes (I wish they had more!) and the catfish. Recently, I took some out-of-town guests to Axel's and they raved about the walleye. If you've never been to Axel's, I suggest you check it out. If you judge a restaurant by it's cleanliness, you won't find many that are cleaner than this one!
By the way, I travel 10-15 miles to eat at Axel's and visit 1 or 2 times a month. That's how much I like it.
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From burgers (which are fine cuisine by the way) to lobster, this restaurant offers it all. And the experience does not stop with the food, the staff is allways more than outstanding. I know alot of people differ in what they define as excellent ... more

From burgers (which are fine cuisine by the way) to lobster, this restaurant offers it all. And the experience does not stop with the food, the staff is allways more than outstanding. I know alot of people differ in what they define as excellent, but I suggest a good "Rob's Ribeye!" cooked medium rare to rare! Butter soft, and rich. The chefs here have NEVER mis-cooked a steak I have asked for. less