For the past few years I've driven by this place and always wondered what is going on inside. It…read morelooks like the kind of place I'd expect to see more outside the cities. Like one of those roadside bars you see dotting small towns. Well finally went in a while back and couldn't be happier that I did. It is a local dive bar in every sense of the word. The inside pretty much matches the outside. Slightly run down, but in a way that feels loved and cherished, like it is full of great memories. It is also surprisingly large. We came on a bingo morning recently and while it was packed to the gills, we had no problem finding a table. You also have to know what you are getting into when you come in. Service is friendly, but very casual. We've never waited long for anything, but the wait staff will treat you more like a long time friend or family member. The patrons can be lively, so if you hear some language you don't like, take a look where you are. I've never felt uncomfortable or unsafe, but I have had a good laugh at how spirited people can get. The drinks are strong and cheap here. Somehow my bloody marys were cheaper than my husband's beers. They are good bloodys too. Lots of flavor and kick to them, without being watery and diluted. The food is the big standout for us. It is really simple bar food, but it is made so well. Everything we've had has been great. On those days when you are a bit hungover or just need something comforting, it really hits the spot. I was not expecting the food to be this good, but it blows me away each time. 35/100

Yuck!! We ordered the pizza fries. The sausage was cooked…read moreto Little Rocks. In fairness the marina was pretty good. But the place was filthy. There was not a surface in the place that wasn't sticky. Bugs flying in our food. Pick somewhere else Also in Fairness the wait staff was very nice.

Great food, reasonable prices and drinks. Many TV's for sports events. They have free popcorn,…read morehappy hour, bingo nights, lunches/dinners. Great pizzas. They have a deal for a $5 pizza special with 2 toppings for eating in. It served 1-4 people. The ambiance is a neighborhood staple.

The service was great and we loved Maria. The food was good and served hot, we had a Reuben and the…read moreCod Fish dinner along with a couple of beers. We would definitely visit there again. The pizzas looked great and heard they were wonderful. Prices were very reasonable.

Food is sooo good! We ordered the quesadilla, cheese curds, fries (always) and the bf orders the…read morewings (always). Fries are nice to share! The classic mule and peach Bellini were too good! Tried the frozen margarita and shared it! Could have got two! Good brunch and happy hour menu! Rotating beers and ciders! Inside is small, upstairs event center for weddings, etc, the patio is nice! We love the patio on a nice summer day! Staff are always nice! Free street parking and free parking lot Bathrooms were clean

What a fun little neighborhood spot! My cheesesteak was fine, and I loved the cheese curds - but I…read morecan tell you really come to this spot for the vibes and the people! We started our time out on the patio, which is such a cool spot! Unfortunately, a storm blew in, but we were able to effortlessly get a table inside, off in one of the side rooms. Service was efficient and friendly - and I could definitely see this being a great local hang.

The chili dogs are decent. Wish they used better cheese like they used to. Good prices and the…read morefries are good. Old school bar. I recommend.

Local neighborhood dive bar that totally delivers on the experience you expect walking into one of…read morethese. The food is fantastic and the menu actually has a lot of options (ramen, egg rolls, etc). We stuck with pretty typical bar fare though and ordered burgers and apps. Coney sauce was delicious! (Basically a chili but without the beans). Fried pickles were very crispy, but still good. Quick service. Cash only! ATM is onsite.

To be honest, I always have a great experience when I eat here. The photos may not look that…read moreenticing but I promise you the food is better than you would expect. The only thing I would steer clear of is the skillet cookie because that just tastes like the oven. Good vibes here

This is a place I've heard about but hadn't had a chance to try. We decided to go for dinner on a…read moreSaturday night. We got an order of the duck wontons but we were not fans. Instead of just duck bacon, corn, and cream cheese, which is what we thought would be inside, it also had peppers. The peppers overshadowed the rest of the ingredients so we didn't really taste any duck. I also got dry rub wings and mozzarella sticks. The mozzarella sticks were just okay, definitely on the small side. The wings had good flavor but were a tad dry. They were good but I wouldn't recommend going here just for the wings. My friend got the mushroom and Swiss burger with tots and really enjoyed that. She reported that the ranch was super good!

I was on the light rail on a Saturday afternoon and I passed the Cardinal Tavern. The Cardinal…read moreTavern is a few feet from the light rail and I knew I needed to make a visit just from the outside look of the place. A few days later, my wife and I stopped by. We arrived around 400 PM and were quickly greeted and seated. Our waitress was friendly and a fantastic waitress. We had onion rings appetizer, wife had a Jucy Lucy, and I had a steak sandwich. She had a Miller Lite draft and I had a Budweiser draft. Both of us really enjoyed our meals. Portion sizes were strong. Waitress couldn't have been nicer and either the manager/owner stopped by three different times and talked to us about a repeat customer program they have in place. A very nice guy. This is definitely a locals favorite but we were welcomed in! There isn't anything fancy about the Cardinal Tavern but if you are looking for good food in a friendly environment, stop by. You will be glad you did.

Dive bar 2 of 40 My…read moregoal this year is to hit at least 40 dive bars in 2026. My second stop is to hit up one of my old haunts from many years ago when I lived in S. MPLS. So here we are, 38th and Hiawatha. Not a lot has changed over the years, except maybe more selections on tap. walking in from the corner door takes you into a dimly light bar with enough to seat about 10 to 12 patrons. You will also notice there is tons of seating options in the bar and into the second room. Further back you will find the game room with a bunch of pool tables and a couple dart boards for the gaming folks. The vibe in here is typical neighborhood bar, it is relaxed, the patrons are just your regular easy going folks, and you can easily chat up folks here...maybe discover a new drinking buddy! We came in to do a little day drinking, play some pull-tabs and eat some food. First and foremost, winning a couple hundred in pull-tabs already makes this a fun place to hang...actually it would have been fun regardless. The food fare is your standard bar food, however they do serve breakfast, and the entrees I saw people woofing down, I'd hit this place up for breakfast. We opted to order the pork tenderloin and the sour cream and onion burger. Both were served on toast; the tenderloin on whole wheat with pickles and onions (you need to ask for onions) with a sizable breaded tenderloin. If you want a side I.e. coleslaw, cottage cheese, tots, French fries you need to order with your sandwich. The burger served on pumpernickel had fried onions on it with the sour cream. If I lived on the south side, I'd certainly make this my second home.

Came here for some late night food on Valentine's Day! Upon…read morewalking in - every seat around the bar was taken. About 3/4 of the tables were full, We ordered a Cuban and a French dip. Cheese curds for an appetizer. The waitress was kind, quick, great service. We watched the Olympics on the 32689 TVs there! (There are a lot of TVs which was nice!) Karaoke started around 9ish I want to say? It was a good vibe, we chatted with people sitting at the bar - everyone was very nice. We got our food and my man's bread was a little too toasted so the server just brought him a new plate out. Even with that I'd still give 5 stars. Great food, reasonably priced, excellent service. I would highly recommend!

Great bar food. We had the potato skins and onion rings. Both fantastic. Onions were thin and…read morecrispy. We shared the club sandwich. It was classic 3 layers, very generous portion and tater tots were really good. Inside is nice, lots of tv's. Pleant of parking as well.

My girlfriend and I come to this bar twice weekly and it's the best dive in uptown. Great service…read moreindustry bar. Friendly staff, food better than expected, and a great tap selection! My home away from home and my favorite bar.

Cool place adjacent to Lucky Cat Records. Overall this…read morelocation is a bit dark, but I like the setup with a horseshoe bar. We came in to have a couple beers after record shopping. I have not eaten at the Bulldog since the location in NE shut down. The menu still looks pretty solid. I wish they would bring back the steak tartare....that was amazing back in the day. The staff was friendly, and the service was relatively prompt, although I thought they looked a little understaffed. Overall, the beer selection had a little of everything, but nothing that would say wow. I will come back and see if the wings are as good as I remembered them from the other location.