Morgan’s On Nicollet

Our server, Tony, was AWESOME! He was knowledgable about the menu, drinks, and the flavor palates! Seriously, go here and ask for Tony and you will have the best meal and experience!

The Buffet is awesome!
Way bigger selection than Ernies pub too.
The fruit and Bloody Mary bar was second only to the dessert spread… omg!

When you walk in and there’s only one table sat… here’s your sign.
The place was empty, but service was terrible! We sat around with empty drinks and plates waiting for our server to knowledge our existence.
Food was okay, nothing spectacular. My guy got the French dip and the creamy horseradish was amazing. It was so delicious! I got the brunch burger and it was sssooo boring. I only ate half of it. Meh all around. I’ve heard brunch is amazing, but I’m in no hurry to return.

Delicious! Delicious! This buffet is excellent. I am not a fan of buffets as far as buffets go. I worry that the food has been there too long and who knows if they at the correct temp?
Morgan’s Sunday Buffet was fantastic!
Fresh fruit, Veggie Crudités with a delightful dill dip, pumpkin waffles with bacon crumble and melted butter with maple syrup, pork loin with wild mushroom sauce, buttery smashed potatoes sausage sage stuffing and brown gravy, whole roasted turkey, sausage links, bacon, creamy hash browns, gumbo, make your own omelet bar, make your own Bloody Mary bar, grilled Ceasar salad, great seasonal veggies, creamy Baked Ziti, fabulous desserts like chocolate cake, poppyseed cake, airy chocolate mousse, smoked salmon strata are what we’re on the menu this day. All fresh, all delicious and decently priced! Worth the $ 17.99!

Yesterday (9÷13÷2015) was their first Sunday Brunch. It was outstanding. Huge selection of fresh organic food plus an omelette station. The servers were constantly checking our table to see if there was anything else they could do for us. This is the best Sunday Brunch in the south metro.

I recently had dinner at Morgan’s for the second time. It was greatness. See, however many months back, we attended the Taste of Lakeville and sampled what Morgan’s had to offer, which we remembered being very impressed with. So I immediately found it on the menu and waited to order. Oh, «it» being the grass fed filet which is served on top of a creamy onion risotto and topped with a deliciously smokey tomato-​demi glaze.
It was pretty much perfect. Filet was ordered rare plus and came out just right. It was more tender and flavorful that I expected. The risotto and sauce are killer accompaniments (their sides of veggies are usually very «bleh» though, you can just go ahead + slide that plate on out of your way)
Needless to say, this visit in particular was very worthy of 5 stars.

The service this evening was brutally slow. We had a group of seven people and there were roughly six to eight other tables full, so a pretty tame night. We arrived at 6:15 and didn’t receive drinks until 6:45. We ordered, saw the staff yelling at each other in the kitchen, and our meals arrived at 7:40! As expected half our meals were cold, you couldn’t even feel the warmth that was once in the food. The waitress was kind and took them off our bill and even offered free desserts. This brought the tables hopes back up a little. Those hopes faded quickly as it took 20 minutes to bring cheesecake and icecream to the table. When the desserts arrived we quickly asked for our bill which we promptly received but couldn’t pay for another 30 minutes because the waitress was no where to be found. Turns out the bartender can’t ring up bills without the waitresses code. We finally were able to hastily exit the restaurant at 9. My sisters birthday dinner was a fail. I sadly won’t be back here again until I hear changes have been made.

Second visit I had a choped salad that was soaked in a disgusting sweet dressing and a piece of chicken like shoe leather. Not in a hurry to return.

A dish for every budget, great atmosphere and creative specials. Deserves to be busy every dinner service, but at this time is still a bit of a secret.
Had the scallops on risotto. Yummy! French Onion soup was served in a portion size that felt worth your money.

I was pleasantly surprised, this was a mid level restaurant with a large bar and multiple hdtv’s. blue burger is recommended, just be sure you say med. rare. medium was done a bit too much.

It’s lent season and as a non-​religious person I’m all about exploiting it for my personal benefit as I visit all you can eat fish fry places. I came across this one on my search.
The food was decent and our waitress was nice, however I was disappointed with the overall experience. This place is attached to a hotel and I’m not sure how the staffing works. Our waitress had a name tag with the hotel on it so I’m guessing they share staff. The beer selection was quite poor and for a Friday night the place seemed under staffed. I ordered the all you can eat fish fry special, and the prolonged wait in between getting orders of fish killed my appetite. It’s fairly priced for $ 15.99, however if you’re looking for a better experience I’d say go to Buffalo Tap and try the fish fry there for $ 10.99 (it’s all year round too).

I feel like I want to give this place a 3.5÷5 not a ⁴⁄₅ however I rounded up because the food is very good.
I have eaten here 3x now. I love their menu. I eat mostly organic and a very clean diet at home so I like how their meats are grass fed and use local and organic ingredients in all of their dishes.
With that being said. Their food is good. I can’t really complain about that. However their service is debatable. Maybe it is a fluke, and it isn’t terrible enough that I would never return, the best word is UN-​Attentive. It has taken me several minutes to even be acknowledged or seated (it’s never very busy) and then even when seated it takes forever to be acknowledged or given a menu, or better yet a glass of water for when you are waiting for a menu. At one point I just got up and grabbed our own menus and went to the bar to order our breakfast. (I was pretty annoyed at this).
So. I guess my advice is that you should definitely give this place a chance. Their food and menu is good. I have had the steak and eggs, and the pork chop (dinner menu), and bacon wrapped scallops. Just don’t expect to be seated quickly or very attentive servers. I know they have new management and I hope these things will be improving. I will be coming back here to eat. I am sure a lot because it is the only place near by that offers decent quality food with a good menu. Just wish the service was better.

My husband and I both enjoyed wonderful steak dinners on Tuesday night. I had the filet and he had the NY strip. They were tender and cooked perfect for us. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive to us. The whole meal was perfect!

Went here while my parents were in town and staying at the best western; we hadn’t tried it yet so thought «why not, it’s right there?» No one (party of 5) really liked their food (fish and chips, club sandwich was dry, scallops were too salty, and walleye was eh). Our server was nice, refilled drinks as needed and engaging. Their location is convenient for those staying at the hotel but we won’t be back.

Food was ok and reasonably priced, but service was subpar. Had dinner with my book club. Took quite awhile to have our orders taken and then quite awhile to have our food served. My appetizer (French onion soup) was served at the same time as my meal, despite my order that I would «start with a bowl of the French onion soup.» The server also made several errors when delivering our checks.

Alyssa got a call at work from our family friend. She wanted to watch Pheona on Friday night so we could go out for a supper by ourselves. We gladly took her up on this offer. When it came time to pick a place, we choose the All-​You-​Can-​Eat Friday Night Fish Fry closest to her apartment. That ended up being Morgan’s on Nicollet. The restaurant is located inside the Best Western. However, you don’t need to go into the hotel to get into Morgan’s. They have their own entrance. Which is very convenient. Walking up to the door, we passed an outdoor patio. Complete with tables and chairs. You could enjoy service out here if you’d like.
We walked inside and had our hearts set on a drink at the bar before supper. That is off to the right of the main entrance. It is a large bar with seats all around. Lots of high top tables are set around it. The bar was about half full, so we found a couple of seats easy. Our bartender asked us what we were drinking quickly and Alyssa asked about any Happy Hour specials. These had already expired because of it being past 6 o’clock. We sat right in front of the tap lines they offered, so I got a good look at what I wanted. I ordered a Moose Drool. Alyssa got a Blue Moon. We were asked if we wanted a tall or a short. Alyssa did a short. I did the opposite. Mine came in a 25oz tanker. Alyssa got a pint. There is a popcorn machine in a corner that offers up free popped corn for patrons. I scooped us up a basket. Our bartender inquired if we were eating. He provided us with menus to look at even after we told him we were going to be seated at a table for supper rather than eating at the bar. He even went as far to set a table up for us and point it out so as to when we were ready, we could take it. Very kind of him!
When we wanted to settle up our drinks, he waved us off and said it would be on our total bill at the end. We took our seats at a booth. Our server came by to ask if we were wanting another round of beverages. We did and both went for the same. When those were brought we placed our order for supper. Alyssa was going to get Smoked Gouda stuffed Meatloaf. However, she decided against that when she figured out we have all the makings for this at home. This ended up being what we made for supper the next night. So, she figured on the American Dip Sandwich. Shaved Prime Rib, Cheddar Cheese, & Horseradish on a Hoagie Bun. I, of course, ordered the AYCE Friday Night Fish Fry. The Fish Fry comes standard with Beer Battered Cod, Coleslaw, & Potato Wedges.
While waiting, I took in the restaurant. It has a contemporary look. Everything is fresh & new. There is a nice fireplace area with seating around it. The restaurant was dead. So much so, I don’t think one table was occupied. Everyone was sitting in the bar area, as were we. Right about the time our suppers were delivered, a large group arrived. They were there for a grooms dinner. They had a whole section all to themselves.
My Fish Fry was served in a metal cone. They had wrapped paper inside the cone and stuffed it full of Fries & Fish. I dumped everything out of the cone onto the plate it came on. Woo Wee. Lots & lots of Potato Wedges. The Wedges reminded me of the kind you would get with Broasted Fried Chicken. Jo-​Jos. The Cod was golden fried. The loins were skinny, but long. Cutting in, if I didn’t know ahead of time, I would have figured the Fish to be Pollack. It didn’t have the fresh white pearl color I’ve come to know with Cod. It had the darker grey color Pollack has. I’ll take Morgan’s at their word that it was Cod. It sure tasted good. The batter was crunchy and flavorful. The Cod was moist and mild in flavor.
Alyssa wasn’t totally impressed with her sandwich. It was adequate, but for the price, she was expecting more. I took a couple of bites and it just lacked flavor. Our service was prompt. I got asked about a reorder in a timely fashion. I asked for two more pieces. I ended up getting three. They were just as fine as the initial order. When it came time to settle up our bill, Alyssa & I decided to go Dutch. Our server split the bill with no issues. The All-​You-​Can-​Eat Friday Night Fish Fry costs $ 12.95. That price is high for what you get. Only the Fish is AYCE. Plus, it comes in a cone. For $ 13, please put my supper on a plate. The service here stands out. Great teamwork throughout the staff. As I look into my crystal ball, I foresee a meet up here with Burnsville Unilocaler Dita & her hubby Steve.

Stayed at the Best Western Inn that is connected to Morgans. There were 9 in our group for dinner. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the prime rib, which was very good.
Breakfast was a different story. There were just two of us and we came in at 9:30, were seated immediately & our order was taken. Forty minutes later our food started to arrive. I had the vegy omelet — broccoli tasted old, outside of omelet over cooked to a brown crusty color. I love omelets, but this one left a lot to be desired.
My hubby ordered biscuits and gravy, two eggs sunny side up and toast. The biscuits and gravy were brought first and he told the waitress he was supposed to have eggs and toast with it. She said yes, just a minute, they’re coming. A few minutes went by and she brought him his two eggs. He then said, I also ordered toast. She said yes, it’s coming. A few minutes went by and she brought him his toast. It did not look like the bread was even toasted, it was pure white. By now his eggs were cold and he had basically white bread to eat with his eggs. He also said the biscuits and gravy were some of the worst he has had. He was pretty much disgruntled with the place
On a positive note, the staff is very pleasant and helpful.

Not real crowded, nice ambiance.

Morgan’s surprised me. I wasn’t expecting much from a hotel restaurant, but the plating was beautiful and the food was delicious. My boyfriend had an impressive glazed pork chop with chutney, and I had the smoked gouda meatloaf. My meatloaf was tender and flavorful, and the mashed potatoes were a delight.
The pricing was just a touch higher than I expected, but for the quality of our dinner I think it’s fair.
I’m giving three stars for the time being because I would like to go back and confirm the quality.
Update Edit: I’m keeping the rating the same. The food has always been great, but the service has been so slow every time we’ve been in.

The staff is the best thing about Morgans, they are always very nice and helpful.
The food is average to above average. Nothing that I can highly recommend but it’s never busy so it’s a great weekend dinner spot. You will get the same quality (if not better) as the Burnsville Olive Garden or Outback but you won’t have To wait an hour.