#1	Daddy-O'S Cafe 709 Main Street Northwest, Elk River (763) 241-5595  Daddyos cafe is a real gem in the rough, I have been going there for 20 years. Daddyos used to be located in brooklyn center and it was called little brooklyn.

#2	Rock Woods Grill & Bar American 9100 Quaday Avenue Northeast, Elk River (763) 441-6322  Rock Woods is very excellent especially for patio dining with the wood fire going and the flaming tables as a groove band plays on.

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New Hong Kong Buffet Chinese, Buffet 600 Dodge Avenue Northwest, Elk River (763) 241-4023  Best Asian buffet in the area. Restaurant has a pretty high volume so the food is generally fresh. Lots of variety. Very kid-friendly with pricing based on age. If you're not trying to wipe them out of their high-end items on each bucketful you ta...