AWARD WINNING RESTAURANTS
Established in 1988, The Beef Backer program solicits restaurant entries submitted via State Beef Councils nationwide. The selection criteria are based on menu creativity, use of new beef cuts, quality of beef products, and menu share of beef as well as marketing communications and wait staff training programs. Minnesota restaurants that have received the Beef Backer award from the Minnesota Beef Council are the follows:
2008 Axel's River Grille, Mendota
2007 Mancini's Char House & Lounge, St. Paul
2006 Firelake Grill in the Radisson Plaza, Minneapolis
1998 Michael’s Restaurant & Lounge, Rochester
1997 Kozlak’s Royal Oaks Restaurant, Shoreview
1996 Timber Lodge Steakhouse
1995 Murray’s Restaurant, Minneapolis
1994 Hubbell House, Mantorville
1993 Cherokee Sirloin Room, St. Paul & Eagan
1992 Mai Village Restaurant, St. Paul
Minnesota's Best Steak Houses 2006