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atmosphere,” he said.

Located at 222 N Cedar Avenue in Owatonna, Kubista said he loves being a part of the community.

“Many small businesses in Owatonna support each other and boost each other up. We share each other’s specials, and closures.

Owatonna is a good family community with a good school system and parks,” Kubista said.

“We would like to take this time to thank our helpers and staff and the local community for all of the years of support. We would not be here all of these years without you.”

Another unique place to grab a good burger is the Boat House Grill and Bar in Waseca.

The current restaurant has been around since 2006, but the site has been there since 1908.

Del and Amber Olivas are the owners with a team of 34 employees. They like to tout the gorgeous view out on Clear Lake.

“Our menu has something for everyone’s pallet,” Del said. “We are on the shore of Clear Lake so any place you sit you get an awesome view and out patio is pretty popular also. What more could you want in Minnesota than great food and a lake view?”

While they have a variety of items on the menu, we were looking at the burgers in particular.

Del Olivas said, “All our burgers are great. We use fresh ground beef from our meat market. Our shipwreck burger is pretty popular: tabasco infused beef with cheese and bacon and fried pickles. Has an amazing flavor.”

If the mouth-watering burgers weren’t enough to entice you, Olivas said,

“Our restaurant over the years has become a destination restaurant. We get people from all over to experience the Boat House Grill and Bar. New faces all the time. We also get a lot of support from the locals.” 

Ashley Hanley is a freelance writer. Reach the editor at editor@ apgsomn.com.

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