Tim D.
Yelp
I've had more than one person say that the food here is good, and inexpensive.
I'm happy to report that this is, indeed, the case.
It's located in between Subway and Greek Cravings, across from House of Pizza and the Red Carpet, near Pioneer Place and D.B. Searle's and Jimmy John's, so there are a few restaurants to choose from in this block.
It's a dark, bar and grill, atmosphere, with the grill located in the back, the bar in the middle and some booths near the bar, and tables near the front. There are a few televisions, but nothing crazy like some places in town. That's nice. It makes it feel like you could actually visit with friends here.
The waitress was very friendly and helpful.
You can order any of their starter items (fries, cheese curds, etc.) as a side, so I did that. This place is known for their hamburgers, but I didn't want to overpower the taste of the burger with all kinds of toppings, so I ordered the Plain Jane ($3.99) with sauteed onions (free on any burger), along with a side of cheese curds. They have a number of specialty burgers, but I was surprised not to find a "juicy lucy" on their menu.
First off, the cheese curds resemble the kind you could get at most places in the area, including A & W's. There wasn't anything special about them, except that they were served with some delicious tap house sauce, which went very well with them.
Onto the burger. The burger was fresh and not frozen. I could tell that by the shape, the look, and the fat that came off of it. As burgers go, it was pretty tasty, juicy, and fresh. I liked it very much. It was a considerable burger in size, and I liked the seared, soft bun it was served on, and the generous portion of sauteed onions, as well as the three pickles on the side. I'd have to say it's in my top five burger pick for the St. Cloud area.
It looks like they have a massive collection of beers on tap, which is awesome. On Saturdays, you can order a flight of beers for $6. They also have other monthly food, and daily specials, which you can learn about by signing up for their rewards program on your mobile.
I was generally quite pleased with my experience and the food here. It would be a nice place to come with friends, especially after or before seeing a show or sporting event, perhaps at SCSU. It was quite quiet when I was here, but I can imagine it getting quite busy on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Two thumbs up for The Seven!