It's a dive bar. The three booths are nicer than what you'd find at a typical dive bar but let's…read morenot kid ourselves. The 5-star reviews describing this place as a cocktail lounge or having met interesting people must be locals having a laugh at those of us who were looking for something unique in WBL. This is not it. It was loud, full of drunk people shouting at each other, and too busy for the single poor bartender trying to keep everyone served. They had a decent bar for mixed drinks but only serve Heggie's pizza for food. They only take cash--unless you're a regular (then they'll take your plastic). So bring cash, get one drink, and then run down the street to somewhere with a better menu and your choice of whiskeys.

You never know what kind of fun stories and fun people you will meet. Great servers. Fun, retro…read morevibe and did I mention you'll have fun stories at the end of the night. Love it here!

We had a friend meet up at this establishment and absolutely loved it! It's very different but they…read morehave really turned this old building into something quite special. I can't wait to come back and sit on the deck during the summer or fall. I had an N/A drink as I was driving. It was really mellow but refreshing. My friend had a bonafide cocktail and also enjoyed the citrus and clove flavor. We had the buffalo chicken dip and fig and prosciutto flatbread. Both really good and clean. By that I mean I had no stomach issues after eating there. Service was good although they could have come by more often. Nonetheless I will be back.

Say it with me: OVERRATED. The scene is odd, the furnishings…read moreare odd (old office chairs and old wheelchairs for seating) but I could get past all of that if the drinks were actually good... Sometimes you look at a drink menu and are intrigued but a bunch of options, this place was the opposite, not one drink looked good. All of the options are very masculine in nature: vermouth, bitters, etc.. you would think there would be something with like vodka or tequila and some fruit but nope. There was one drink that almost fit that profile but they threw in pink peppercorn and I was told that under no circumstance would they alter the ingredients... makes me think the bartender is either incapable or a complete jerk. In any case, bad customer service. I came here with 3 others and no one liked their drinks.

The food here is top-notch. The fried pickles, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with a slice of…read morecheese and their tater tots. All of which were delicious. The prices are good. And the service. In our case. Allie was excellent, friendly, efficient. Everything you would want. It's cozy without being cramped, and when they open the deck that will be extra awesome.

Nice little spot. Very dive bar kind of vibe…read more Food was very good and so was the service

Im always in this area but just discovered this place & I'm glad that i did…read more They have great specials & the quality of the food Is 10/10. Jason was the bartender when i was there & he was great, friendly & fast service. I had the potstickers this time. The tacos with blackened chicken are also super good.

Side: Side Caesar Salad ($6.00). A dinner plate sized salad that is much more than others serve…read more Recommended! Entree: Meatloaf Stacker ($15.00). An open-faced Meatloaf sandwich with mashed potatoes, gravy, and crispy onion rings. Nicely seasoned and a good portion (see photo). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Service: I sat at the Bar, so Service was good--not great. It was busy, so it's okay. Still, a "non Bartender" took my food order. He came back twice to confirm what he wrote down. That's sad, so I'm taking a Star. Ambiance: A vibrant crowd with a lot of activity and many TVs. If you're looking to grab a meal and want a good atmosphere, this is the place. Overall: Food is tasty and filling, prices are good, and value for the price is great! Give them a try!

Short Blonde bartender (sometimes wears pigtails) is extremely rube EVERY time I come in to this…read morebar. I make sure to be very nice because I know how her attitude is and also make sure to Tip accordingly. The LAST time I went in I simply asked for a drink I didn't know the name of, I tried to explain it the best I could. She treated me like I was so stupid and acted like no one else has ever asked for a drink they don't know the name of... Haven't really experienced other problems with the rest of the staff, but she definitely needs to check her self, get a reality check or even better get a new job!

It's what you expect, a dive bar. It does have pool tables, darts & pull tabs which are nice. They…read morealso have a small patio in the back. Drinks were well priced. My only issue would be it's an only cash bar, and the staff can ignore you a lot and go to people who just walked up to the bar instead of you that has been waiting. Overall, it's a nice place to go to every once in awhile.

We came in for a free comedy show, so our exposure had more to do with the backroom. It was very…read morespacious and comfortable. The stage was easy to see, and performances were great. There seemed to be two servers zooming around for the full duration. They never seemed to stop moving and were very attentive. We tried the nachos, cheese curds, and BLT. All were pretty decent, but nothing I'd write home about. The burgers all looked great from other tables, I'll have to try one of those next time.

They have a great new menu!!! Philly cheesesteak is rockstar!!!! Bartender is on game and very…read morepersonable. Clean and plenty of TV's. Get in and try the menu!!!!!!

Good, but inconsistent…read more We went to Beartown Bar & Grill for the first time last week, and it was so good that we returned 3 days later. We ordered the same things on both visits. We had the signature burger with fries and a side of ranch, and the chicken and ribs with a salad. On our first visit, we were seated promptly. The burger was fresh and the fries were super hot and tasty; the ranch tasted homemade. The chicken was amazing, the ribs had a delicious sauce that was smoky and not too sweet, and the side salad was big enough that we were able to actually split it between us. The waitress was attentive without being annoying and she brought us 3 wet wipes and an extra plate to put the discarded rib bones on. However, just 3 days later, we had an entirely different experience. We stood at the door for easily 10 minutes before being seated. The waitress forgot to bring the ranch dressing we asked for when we ordered. The fries were cold-ish and stale; the burger didn't taste seasoned. The side salad had a rotten slice of cucumber and we only got 1 side of dressing when we got 2 sides of dressing previously. The salad wasn't large enough to share this time. The pieces of chicken were smaller and although the ribs were still good, this time we had to ask for wet wipes (we were given 2 instead of 3 like last time) and a plate for the rib bones. It was pretty disappointing... if our first experience at Beartown had been like our second visit, we wouldn't have gone back.

Came here for the wings (duh) and it was pretty good! It's a whole wing so be prepared to get your…read morehands dirty. They are breaded and comes with a sauce on the side, but aren't tossed like traditional wings. I came in with the expectation that these wings are deliciously crunchy and juicy, and they were exactly that. It comes out hot and fresh - so hot you can't even eat it right away. 6 wings for $16 shocked me at first - I thought I'd have to order more (I was sharing them) but when they came out, I realized that 6 was perfectly enough. They're pretty big! These are more like fried chicken wings than your traditional bar chicken wings. A nice change of pace and it really lived up to the hype. It was a little busy on a Gopher Gameday, but we still managed to grab a table when we arrived 15 minutes before the game. Grabbed a couple giant mugs of beer and they hit the spot. Service was great - I'm definitely coming back.

A nice restaurant in downtown White Bear Lake! I celebrated my birthday here and was happy as…read morealways with the food. Everything was tasty - I really enjoyed the butternut squash carbonara - I normally don't order meatless pasta dishes but this was calling me. I thought about the ribeye but wasn't feeling g the $80 price tag on that. Wide range in prices - some stuff seemed overpriced but others right in range! The creme brûlée was great - the cheesecake wasn't for me but the others liked it! Service was fine - only thing pulling it down a star. I didn't really feel particularly welcomed. It was busy and my wife never got a refill on her soda... but mom did. Wouldn't steer me away but wouldn't bring me back. The decor feels fancy but It's somewhat casual the servers just in tshirts and shorts which is fine - I'm here for the food anyway!

A seriously spectacular sandwich. Juicy fresh turkey with all the necessary fixings and loaded…read morehigh on crispy fresh bread. Fries were plentiful and delicious and the service was very attentive. Wonderful place can't wait to come back and try more!

I've been coming here for many years and they helped sponsor our softball team to cover cost of…read moreuniforms. They always have great drink specials and plenty to while here whether hang out on patio and play bags or hangout inside and play pool, music, darts, karaoke or pull tabs. Maybe do all of them at once. It's def a dive bar with many locals. I don't stay late, but great for a 6-9pm happy hour with friends.

Great place to stop for an afternoon bevvy! Right on the lake with views from their patio of…read moreeagles, turtles, ducks and geese. Friendly bartenders (Katie, Nick, Corey and Kevin) who are quick to learn what your drink is and treat you like one of the regulars of "Cheers". Cheap drinks during happy hour, pool tables, darts, bag leagues during summer and fall. Food truck available in the evenings and weekends and Heggies pizzas available anytime including cauliflower crusts.

Convenient and fast! Good local joint. Nothing fancy but hit the spot. The service was friendly,…read moreinterior was clean, and the pizza was good and hot. Would recommend.

Unbelievable pizza pie. Old school. Unmatched pizza. All it needs is a thin brown paper bag to go…read morepizza, with grease staining the bag.