4 Seasons Restaurant

My grandma ordered a chicken dinner here last week and ended up with food poisoning. She violently vomitted 12 times until she got it out of her system. She complained that the chicken was dripping with grease as well as the rest of the food on her plate and right away realized it wasn’t sitting well with her. Normally I wouldn’t write a review on someone else’s behalf, but I was so upset to hear that she made a phone call to the manager only to have him condescendingly tell her there is nothing wrong with how they prepare their food. No apology. No free meal. Nothing. I’ve worked in customer service long enough to know even if it’s not the fault of the business, you take responsibility for it if a customer is upset; you don’t whip out defense mechanisms.

We decided to try 4 Seasons for breakfast today. Our server was very friendly and attentive. She made us feel welcome. I like the diner atmosphere and it looks as if they probably have outdoor dining during the summer which is always a bonus. I tried the Ham Scramble, which really wasn’t a scramble at all. I expected a mix of ham, scrambled eggs and cheese, as described on the menu. What I got instead was eggs scrambled and folded over like an omelet topped with cheese and diced ham. It may be nit picking, but this really isn’t a scramble. It may sound strange to rave about toast, but I loved the wheat toast here. Very buttery but still hot and crisp. Perfect in my book. Not much to say about the hash browns. They seemed an odd color, but tasted fine.
I am a hot tea drinker, especially for breakfast. Our server did ask if I preferred black or green tea, which I liked, and if I would like lemon, which I don’t. I asked for milk for my tea which she brought for me. However, once I got my tea, there was nothing for me to put my tea bag on. I ended up taking the wrap from both of our silverware and was able to put the used bag on that so that there wasn’t tea leaking all over the table top. I sometimes get the feeling that people who don’t normally drink hot tea think that we drink it with the tea bag in the mug. To me that is like drinking coffee with the coffee filter in the mug. My next problem was that there wasn’t a spoon in the silverware wrap. At first I thought it was just mine, but my husband didn’t have one either and he takes cream in his coffee. We both ended up stirring our drinks with our knives as we didn’t want to wait for the server to come back. It was these missing details seemed odd to me and are simple things to do.
Over all I think we will come back. Next time we will probably try lunch.

Best cod sandwich I have ever had. Nothing fancy, and they stop serving breakfast on Sundays at 12:30 (!) but good stuff for a cheat day. Onion rings are magnificent, and the whole onion doesn’t come out of it! My friend said the soup was bomb

Always hot, great portions and tasty food here. My favorite is the biscuits and gravy. My kid loves the plate-​size pancakes.

My boyfriend and I have made a tradition of Sunday morning brunch at 4 seasons. The food is consistently delicious. East shore omelette is my go to meal. So good! I’m not a huge fan of root beer in general but my boyfriend claims it’s the best. If you haven’t tried 4seasons, it’s worth checking out.

Please change your French fries back to the normal! other than that great food but the fries and the root beer should never be changed they are what make four seasons four seasons

It took a while to get back, but we made it. Chicken is still absolutely fantastic. Straight from the fryer to the plate. Crispy, well seasoned, very tasty.
One difference I noticed this time was that the potatoes were real and not instant. A huge upgrade. However, they were not particularly mashed well or seasoned well. Huge big chunks of potato throughout. Oh well, maybe a bit lazy on the part of the cook but I’ll take real over instant any day.
Service still a little lackluster but overall not bad. The real root beer is awesome. Atmosphere is nothing to write home about. The fluorescent lighting needs to be switched out.
The rating really comes down to the food, and the chicken itself is well worth the 4 stars. Don’t travel across the city for it, but if you’re in the area, give it a try.

Ok, so I had food from here for the first time in 7 years today. *Disclaimer* not only were the previous owners family (Chris that used to own it is my cousin) but I worked as a waitress, then cake baker for over a year back in ’07/’08. The food is NOT the same! Granted I only ordered a club w/​fries and a side of coleslaw, so I can’t comment on anything else, but the coleslaw has been a HUGE staple in our family’s food businesses (behind the root beer and broasted chicken). I do not know what they have done, but it is not even remotely close to what I remember. Maybe it was a bad batch? But still… I did ironically notice 2 days ago that they changed their food supplier– they used to use Sysco… The fries had no seasoning on them, which is what makes the fries amazing there. At least they still use the same cut of fries… For $ 16 and change (yes, you heard that right, for a friggen club sandwich, fries, and side of coleslaw– RIDICULOUS), I would expect a hell of a lot better then what I got. The new owner needs to step up his game…

Good for a local folk like me. The food is on the better side. They make their own a root beer. The atmosphere is old fashioned. Good spot for small groups.

Used to visit this place often in the 90s when it was still a drive-​in and only open 3 seasons. Now they’ve removed the drive-​in stalls and made a big parking lot. Visited for the first time in more than a decade recently and was not impressed by the service, food, or prices. The service was slow but friendly. The burger patties seemed as though they had just been thawed from a frozen pack. The side salad was very sad. To top it off, the prices are very inflated. Their homemade root beer is fairly decent (better than A&W but not as good as Sprecher’s or Frostie’s). I would only go back for the sake of nostalgia.

We have been going here for years, but no more. This is the most expensive diner you will ever dine in. The prices have risen to ridiculous levels, and the food, though consistent, is nothing special. They might be under new management. But that is no excuse for the prices. This is Mahtomedi, you greedy idiots! I look forward to your closing sale.

From what I understand this place has been serving great food for around 100 years. It has survived the coming and going of streetcars and an amusement park across the street. McDonald’s has only been in existence since 1955. Think about how good this standalone restaurant has to be to that long.
I had the smoked turkey with the a Santa Fe spiced Hollandaise sauce and two eggs over hard with a side of hashbrowns. The hashbrowns alone were unlike anything I had before since they were actually fresh and not pulled out of a cardboard box to thaw that morning. This alone was quite a refreshing touch. The rest of the plate was as good of a breakfast as you will find anywhere.
Despite the history and nostalgia of the place they remain relevant and attractive because of their great service, fresh ingredients and an offering of traditional yet intriguing menu offerings. Despite your loyalty to a favorite breakfast mainstay you will probably find it hard to choose from three or four menu items.
Enjoy and come back!

Very tasty breakfast and nice service as well. The cinnamon swirl French toast should be illegal, it’s so good.
The biscuits and gravy are not «traditional», but the rosemary and chopped ham mixed with the sausage was delicious. Having lived in Kentucky for 4 years, I would put this biscuit and gravy dish in my top 5 dishes of all time.
The wife had a veggie egg dish, and the veggies were perfectly done, nothing was overdone, this is hard to do right when combining squash and bell peppers.

When I think of 4 Seasons, I think of two things, broasted chicken and root beer. Both are delicious and tasty! Call ahead on the chicken or you may have to wait a bit if you’re looking for take out. I always rush it home and get it out of the box so that it can maintain that great crunch that I like. A little salt and you’ve got yourself a great substitution for fried chicken I say! Not greasy but super crunchy. The root beer is delicious too. Stop by the store and get a good vanilla gelato and make a delicious root beer float to end the meal.
The restaurant itself could use a little updating and a good cleaning I think but I guess you could describe it best as a diner feel. So why 2 and not 3 stars you might ask, well service the last time I was there was a little off putting to me. I drew a blank on the chicken deals for some reason and when I asked to see the menu, I think the waitress was offended which is strange as I am sure not everyone memorizes restaurant menus.

Is so nice to be greeted by such friendly staff. The food is always excellent. Breakfasts are hearty whether you order pancakes, French toast or eggs. We often go for a nice dinner. Excellent soups, sandwiches and burgers. Their dinner specials are just that! Special. Quick summary… great service, wonderful food.

Waited for over 1 hour for Sunday breakfast & had to beg servers for coffee & water/​drinks before passive aggressive owner came around to basically tell us in so many words that she didn’t care. Waitresses were nice but unfortunately the owner must not care too much about their well being or tips/​livelihood while she ironically wore a crucifix around her neck! The food there is good but not phenomenal, and definitely not worth the poor service/​treatment and wait. There are much better places in the area that you can go to for breakfast.

I’ve been coming here for years… as often as I can when visiting the Twin Cities area. It’s always spotless, the staff is friendly and the owner/​manager (Chris) is a great and dedicated guy. They add new things to the menu but their «classics» are terrific… the place is a whole lot more than root beer to be sure. My advice: Bring the family, friends or business partners for an enjoyable meal.

What an awesome place right in Mahtomedi. It’s a classic dinner close to home. The food was a solid 4 stars. I did a chicken dinner with their homemade onion rings. The rings were notably better than most that I’ve had at other places. The chicken was classic broasted. The service was very friendly. The reason to go to this place though is for the atmosphere and the root beer. They make it themselves.

3 Seasons no longer exists. It’s called 4 Seasons now. As you correctly guessed, the change came about when they decided to open yearlong.
4 Seasons has been around since my parents were in high school, back when it was a classic drive-​in with the girls on rollerskates bringing burgers and fries up to your window. The menu hasn’t changed, although now they include a rather tasty bison burger. The food is mediocre – nothing awe-​inspiring, but certainly adequate. The only reason to come to 4 Seasons is for the delicious root beer. They brew the root beer in mass quanities – so much you can even go there just to pick up a few gallons without sitting down and drinking it with a meal. If you do choose to eat a burger with your root beer, they don’t stiff you with a single glass and then charge for refills. No, not at all. They keep the root beer coming without anyone asking for more. The waitresses are notoriously generous with the refills, and no extra cost is added to the bill.
The root beer itself is smoky with notes of caramel, vanilla, and brown sugar. The quality is remarkable. I’m positive it must come from a decades old recipe locked away in the owner’s safe. It’s without doubt the best root beer I’ve ever tasted – although I wouldn’t call myself an expect. (Is anyone a root beer expert?) All I know is that it’s damn good stuff. And I’m not one to liberally splash superlatives into my reviews.

My family has been going for years! We would take our boat across the lake (White Bear), anchor it, then hoof it to the restaurant, and bring back a bunch of awesome food to the boat. We always ordered:
— The «Lem» burger: Like a Cali burger, but with this amazing special sauce.
— Homemade root beer, which you can buy by the gallon! The best root beer in existence.
— Banana cream pie: Homemade and divine.
— Broasted chicken. Pretty good, not great, but tasty.
To sum up: The root beer makes this place worthy of 4 stars. Seriously good stuff.