[Eric in the Ozarks]

If you haven't made it down to the steak house in Elysian, MN (near Waterville) make a point to go exploring for it soon. Its been a long time since wife and I were there (we left MN in 2001) but they served the best prime rib ever...
Recently, we were informed that the hotel/restaurant in New Prague had closed. This was one of our favorite get-aways when we lived in Prior Lake. I think it was called Schumacher's... The German food there was great.

[mplsconservative]

Thanks for the tip! I love prime rib. Time for a road trip!

Yes, sadly Schumacher's has closed. Their wild game was excellent.

We've got a pretty good German place in our area called Bayrischer Hof in Montrose. I'd rate it above Black Forest and Gasthof Zur Gemutlichkeit. Their spareribs and kraut are excellent. Oddly enough, they are not listed on the menu, which is extensive. (insider knowledge :))

Check it out, if you're ever back in the area.