Suzette’s Restaurant

I love Suzettes! From the highway, it resembles a run down burger joint, but inside is a cozy European kitchen. It’s very small, and I’ve only ever met 1 server in my 7 times there, but it’s so quaint! They serve your dinner on real chinaware, and while the food is slightly expensive, it’s well worth it. AMAZING flavor and big portions. But save room for desert! Try the Flan, it is delicious!

This place is definitely a hidden gem! The food at Suzette’s is delicious! It’s a little off the beaten path, but well worth the drive! The Fruit Napoleon is a must for dessert

We ate at Suzette’s for Valentine’s day, and will certainly be back when we want to celebrate special occasions. My chateaubriand was cooked exactly as ordered, as was my wife’s filet with lobster. The food presentation was lovely, the service was attentive, and desserts were divine. I often grump about prices, but our experience at Suzette’s was worth every penny.

This place is a little hidden gem that needs more praise. Aside from the location, exterior, and interior, their food and price is definitely worth the drive. A great little fine European cuisine that won’t disappoint.

This is NOT a French restaurant. Let me repeat, this is NOT a French restaurant. Try as they might I would not consider this place an amazing place to visit. It’s in the middle of nowhere Jordan and their food is about one step up from hospital food. I had the mixed grill which consisted of a lobster tail, pork tenderloin, and a steak. The prices are astronomical for what the execution is on the food. The meat had a terrible sear on it, the cranberry sauce was awfully reminiscent of a Swanson’s TV dinner, and the presentation was that of 1981. Combined with the fact that half the restaurant includes an awkward jewelry, clothing section, and a single waitress serving the entire dining room, I’m shocked that this place isn’t out of business yet. It seems like the good days of this restaurant is at least 10 – 20 years past based on all the raving newspaper reviews posted along the walls. For what’s being served here the prices should really be half of what the menu is asking for, I would have honestly been happier eating at a chain restaurant than coming here.

I’ve driven by this place many times and thought it was a locals kind of truck stop place. I was pleasantly surprised like many others that this little café is above what you’d expect by the exterior. It’s an interesting mix of European café with Asian design influences and odd accessories for sale in the main dining area.
However the menu offered unique and interesting choices from a creamy chicken with mushrooms on a puff pastry to crepes to the specials of beef stroganoff and lasagna. The bread was toasty with nice whipped butter and the asparagus potato leek soup was tasty along with the stroganoff and chicken. My daughter thought the beef in the stroganoff was a little dry and I felt that the sauces could have used a little heavy cream and/​or cornstarch to thicken them up. They along with the soup were a little thin.
But overall it was a lovely lunch, a good value and tasted lovely.

Having been to Suzette’s twice before and enjoying their food immensely, I was very much looking forward to my next visit, which happened last week when a friend invited me there for lunch. However, I do not think I could have been more disappointed with my meal.
The last time I was at Suzette’s (in April), I very much loved the Crêpe Princess, so I ordered it again. However, this time, the crêpe was so underdone, it was slippery. And although, technically, I suppose the scallops and shrimp also met the definition of «cooked,» they had little, or no, flavor. I suppose sushi aficionados wouldn’t mind, but not being one of them, I did!
My friend had the day’s «special,» delicious chicken with creamy sauce over a pastry shell that we both agreed was fabulous.
Overall, it’s not fair to rate Suzette’s on my last experience dining with them, because, normally, their food is outstanding. I hope the meal I had there last week was just a result of one of «those days.»

First of all, the outside of this place looks like a diner so it would be easy to drive by and miss it (which we almost did). After we got settled, we noticed that there was an awkward silence in the restaurant, partially due to few diners and no music. Once we got over the fact that we could hear everyone’s conversations, we found the food to be enjoyable. The portion sizes are huge, the meat was cooked perfectly and tasted fresh and the seafood bisque was delightful. The side salads were pretty basic and the garlic potatoes were really garlicky. The best part of this place was the service. We were so impressed at how well our server was able to make recommendations and how frequently our water glasses were filled. If you are looking for a good steak in the area, this would be the place to go. And, they also have a little boutique at the front with jewelry and hats, so you can always do a little shopping between courses!

Really good food. Décor is below average, but who cares. Its kind of part of the appeal. Nothing in the area is better. If you do live in the area, and you get sick of Jordan’s vast culinary options of burgers or pizza, and want some decent grub come get surprised! You will thank me later.

Ummm … what a surprise??? I was driving south of the twin cities, saw this restaurant, and the ‘European Dining’ designation and was intrigued. First off, this is Minnesota. I’m not driving around souther France. How good could this place be?
It was delicious. I had the seafood crêpe and it was fantastic. The crêpe was creamy and the shrimp and crab meat was very tasty, which is not an easy feat. When you think about it, that seafood had to be shipped from multiple locations to get down to Suzette’s, so the fact that it tasted like shrimp and not a rubbery, smelly sea world in your mouth is a testament to the chef.
Speaking of the chef, he also came out of the kitchen to say hello. Very nice man who wanted to make sure I was taken care of. He even made a fresh pot of coffee so I could have a to-​go cup.
I would highly recommend this little gem, and if I’m traveling that way again — I’ll be stopping in.

Decent, if not spectacular, food. Slow service. Things could be a little cleaner.
We went there for lunch while on the road a couple weeks ago. The waitress (the cook’s wife, I think), was friendly and brought out hot rolls right away (the heat-​and-​serve kind, but tasty). Both of our appetizer plates were dirty with bits of food baked on to them, and the silverware looked dirty. We grabbed a couple plates from a neighboring table and used the handy cloth napkins to wipe down our silverware. Maybe put a little detergent in the dishwasher, OK?
We both ordered the daily special of pork tenderloin medallions in cranberry sauce. The meat was tender, but not overly flavorful. The mixed vegetables were boiled to submission, but the garlic potatoes were quite tasty. Overall, the combination of flavors was a bit off, but it was OK. Nothing that sets it apart from any number of chain restaurants. The prices were reasonable, however.
After we finished the meal and decided not to order dessert, the waitress disappeared. And we didn’t see her for quite a while. She emerged occasionally to bring out water for the few other patrons there, but no check. I finally got up and asked for the check. She brought it and dropped it off before I could hand her my card. After another wait, I went over to the cash register and waited another 5 minutes or so before she came out of the kitchen to ring it up. She mumbled something about «I didn’t expect so many people to come in at once.» There were only 4 tables of people, including the 2 of us. I’d hate to imagine how flustered she would’ve been had the place been packed.
With some diligence and a bit more attention that place could become a little gem, but it seems like they are not even trying. And that is a real shame.

went there last night for the first time. exorbitant prices for location and ambiente. my steak was the worst one i ever had. the waitress did not even care when i returned it but certainly charged me. compared e.g. to porter creek in burnsville this was a joke in regards to quality, ambiente and price. can not recommend it

The tantalizing menu just didn’t deliver. Compared to nearby restaurants Suzette’s menu appealed in variety and freshness. The service was excellent, the ambience was sweet, but the final product lacked in delivery.
I ordered cesar salad and cranberry pork. My husband had bacon lentil soup and seafood manicotti. We shared the bread pudding for dessert.
First course. The Cesar salad was recommended as homemade, but I found it watery and lacking in spice. There wasn’t any pepper on the table and none was offered. It didn’t help that the parmesan cheese wasn’t freshly grated.
The bacon lentil soup had a nice broth, but again it lacked spice. Just a pich of salt to enhance the flavors or perhaps a bit of cayenne would have given me the impression that the chef had eaten outside the midwest.
Main course: The cranberry pork plate looked pretty ~ 20 years ago. It also lacked cohesion of flavors. If i had a bite of veggie, garlic mashed potatoe, pork, and cranberry all at once it was okay. Any one of those elements (except the one sugar snap bean which was perfect) on its own was bland at best.
The seafood manicotti was smothered in a rich sauce that overwhelmed the seafood. Which was just as well because the seafood was overcooked.
Dessert: Bread pudding was our best course. Warm, flavorful, yummy sauce.
Drat! I hate to give the best restaurant in a 50 mile radius a 2 star rating, but that’s the way I see it.
I did love the servive and was charmed by the ambience.
I’d go back if I had to stay in this area for long and learn to bring my own salt & pepper.

I met a friend half way from my house in the cities and hers in St Peter. It does look like an average diner from the outside. The interior is pretty simple. BUT the food, oh my the food was amazing! It really is an incredible restaurant! The options are the same of a really nice place in the cities, with incredibly reasonable prices. The only downfall is the place a little chilly, so make sure you have a sweater. But I would totally recommend this spot for lunch of dinner!

Wow, I would have never gave this restaurant a second look from the freeway. It is a little diamond in the ruff tucked away right off the freeway in Jordan. As you walk in, it does have a small town atmosphere but the quality of the food and service is refreshing. If this restaurant was in Minneapolis, the prices would be doubled for the same dishes. The service was outstanding and the food to die for. I had the seafood crêpe like dish (can’t remember the exact name) which was fresh and had the best flavor. I look forward to returning.

I LOVE thsi palce. The food is amazing… I came here with my family and everyone left extremely happy and satisfied. My sea bass was delicious! It doesn’t look like much from the outside but you will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of the french cuisine and excellent service. I would recommend this place to anyone! It’s more expensive but worth it!

Looks can be deceiving. From the outside, you might think that you’re about to enter a quaint diner — but inside are the makings of a true gourmet experience with some country charm thrown in. Highly recommend the escargot which is ensconced in a light pastry and sitting in a decadent pool of butter. I had the salmon. Divine. My wife the mixed grill with beef, lobster tail described as «petit» on the menu but was pretty substantial, plus pork with cranberry sauce (couldn’t help myself — I sampled off her plate quite a bit). My dish was so good that I even ate the garnish!!! (radish placed atop creamy garlicky mashed potatoes). Wines were good too, pretty standard. And to top it off crème brûlée and cappuccino soufflé both great but not as completely awesome as the entrées. This place reminded me a lot of the Scenic Café up north — very unassuming then — BAM!!! — you are hit with some of the most amazing food you’ve had all year.
Great prices too. Many meals $ 12 – 17 and a couple for $ 20 – 30. Things have changed since an earlier review stating it is not open on sun when it is now. Open til 9 pm sun’s :)

What an amazing little find! My husband suggested we try this place after he read good reviews. This little spot is tucked away next to the OK Corral off of 169. It has a quaint, bistro style atmosphere inside. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful with the menu and suggestions. The food is absolutely amazing. My husband got duck and it was hands down the best we’ve ever had. It is cooked with the skin on and grilled perfectly — not greasy, not fatty, and oh-​so-​good. I got the seafood platter (shrimp, scallops, and South African cold water lobster) and, again, everything was cooked to perfection. To top off the great meal, we ordered the fruit napoleon — a pastry stuffed with custard, all the fruit you can imagine, and whipped cream.
The chef/​owner was born in Cambodia but studied French cuisine in Switzerland. He’s worked in top rated hotels, and took his skills to Jordan. My husband is Cambodian, so we wanted to meet him. He came out and was very nice and appreciative of his customers.
Definitely make the effort to check this place out — all the reviews are fabulous and well deserved.

Wow, this was not at all what I was expecting. I do a lot of driving between Minneapolis and Mankato and stop for dinner in between regularly.
Suzette appears to be roadside diner, next to a car dealership on the Southern outskirts of Jordan, MN alongside Highway 169. The sign says French/​Italian cuisine, so based on the location and exterior, I was expecting spaghetti and meatballs with chocolate mousse.
Man was I wrong, I stopped in with Lorae last night. Once inside it looked like a cute bistro in South Minneapolis. The chef, a native of Cambodia, studied culinary arts in the French portion of Switzerland before coming to Minnesota. He was previously a chef at a place called Swiss Alps in Highland Park.
The menu was sophisticated French with some Italian touches as well. I guess I wasn’t really expecting Château Briand in Jordan, MN. I ended up eating the the scallops and shrimp with Ricotta Manicotti. Very fresh and quality seafood for $ 13. Lorae had the crab cakes again for $ 13 really good. The menu ranged from $ 11 – 29, with the vast majority between $ 13 – 16. There was duck, beef, lamb, chicken and seafood options.
I didn’t check to see if there was anything vegetarian, sorry, that’s not how I roll.
We topped the meal off with a triple chocolate cheesecake. Man that was rich, you’d better love chocolate.
They sell Cambodian jewelry and bamboo plants, if that tickles your fancy. Also for certain, they are not open Mondays and I don’t believe that they are open Sundays either. I think it’s Tues-​Thurs 4:30−9 and Fri-​Sat 4:30−10.