Skal recently refreshed their menu and it was so tempting that we didn't make it past the "Light…read moreDelights" and "Crunchy Stuff." This secret spot is our go to whenever we cross paths with the Perham and Detroit Lakes area. Per usual, they had a fantastic selection on tap. The atmosphere is casual and the air conditioning is crisp and cool. Now about these new menu items... one thing to keep in mind about Skal standards is that they make everything in house. The cucumber topping, the marinated mozzarella, the mushroom Tartine, and the tomato dill relish are all made on location with love. That means the cucumbers are zesty, the mozzarella is unforgettable, the mushrooms are an umami festival and the tomato relish is a surprise party of flavor!! None of these are your ordinary "stuff on toast" small plates. Again, after tasting all of these, we didn't have room for entrées. So naturally, we went to the crunchy stuff menu and ordered the Minnesota Nachos. They make the potato chips in house daily. It would be easy for them to just buy potato chips, but no, that is not good enough for their patrons. Then, after they make these wonderful potato chips, they pile them up with cheese and goodness and offer them with a side of garlic dill dip (which will want to take a pint of it home with you and the good news is that you can because that is also on the menu.) If flavors and great beer aren't reason enough, come for the great service! The owners and staff here are so great and friendly and tentative to the needs of everyone who stop by. A couple of tips for an amazing visit... Do call ahead to make sure they are open and do come early because they get packed (and you don't want them to run out of those awesome potato chips before you get there.)

They have a burger special on Sundays. It is an exceptional value. I had a pasta dish on a previous…read morevisit that was outstanding but I didn't see it on the menu. Oh well, I'll be back

Excellent spot to grab a drink! We did not know what environment we were waking into, but this is…read morethe coolest swanky lounge/sports bar/very chill basement corner that you could imagine. We loved the concept of a full bar with specialty cocktails and a pour your own drink as you go vending space. We talked with the leader of this spot for a long time, and he is very attuned to what it takes to make his employees and his customers happy and fulfilled. Please visit this establishment and show them some love , you will be pleasantly surprised, I promise!

First time visit to the new little tavern but I was about as impressed as I could be. The variety…read moreof drinks & setup of the taps means you can spend hours there without breaking the bank or having too much of a flavor you don't prefer. It is a small space so crowding could happen easier than at most establishments but I liked the size as well. There was only one guy running the whole space but he did a good job with the 20 or so people who cycled through while I was there. Of the small food menu only had the pretzel but it was among the best I've ever had! Hopefully a food place moves in that they can partner with to increase the possibilities for food beyond frozen pizzas & the pretzel. That is as close to a complaint as I had but the excellence of the twist made up for the lack of options.

Great service. Good and drinks were great. Recommend the cheesy fried pickles - just like a much…read morehigher class restaurant in the region, but better value. A definite must try in the DL area!

The house made chips are worth the upgrade fee - they were somehow spiral cut, very thin and crispy…read morewithout being greasy. The atmosphere was relaxed and the server was excellent. The green chile Philly sandwich didn't have a lot of chile flavor, but it did have banana peppers that went well with the tender pork.

The building and decor were cute and quaint. The food was decent, nothing wrong with our orders…read more But not really anything special. The waitress brought our check only a few minutes after bringing our entrees. We had only just begun eating. We all found that a bit rude. How did she know we that we wouldn't want more? It was my bday, we wanted desserts and more drinks. But we did not feel welcomed anymore. when we tried to get her attention to get boxes for our leftovers, she cringed at us. A real cringe that we all noticed. No matter how good the food was, or mediocre, the service leaves you not feeling welcomed.

Excellent service! Nice variety on the menu. Our party of…read morefive had the kale salad, beef tips enter, mushroom pasta and two pizzas. All was fresh and well prepared. Schweety thought the beers were a little flat and several were unavailable thus 4 stars instead of 5.

Enjoyed our dining experience at The Fireside. Made reservations in advance. Seated inside. Ordered…read morethe almond walleye and baseball sirloin. The complimentary relish tray is so nostalgic. Ask for the bread - it's worth it. The Caesar salad was just ok. The service was fantastic - Allie was great. The ambience was really nice too. Enjoyed the lake views. We were celebrating my birthday. Dessert was complimentary. I really enjoyed the chocolate tart. Highly recommend and would return!

I have eaten here numerous times over the last four years and with a heavy heart I will tell you…read morethe food quality has done nothing but decline. When speaking of the value there is none here. The bar and view are top echelon. The service is fine, but the food is at the quality level of a well run McDonald's, and in last nights instance it's worse. It was as if the food sat under a warming light for extended period of time. At least the view was amazing?

They have done so much to this place. All new menu, new staff, signature cocktails, new cozy…read morebooths. They have specials on the weekends and happy hour from 4-6. We love the staff and great selections on the menu. Have lunch/dinner here and then stop at the Pub down the street for one last cocktail. Garfield is a must stop now.

Service from Joe was poor.fidnt even acknowledge us when we came in and he was in the dining room…read more Good just Average bar food.

I stopped in here while traveling through the area for work. It's definitely worth the detour. I…read moregot the Korean beef tacos and upgraded to the house made chips. Both were very good. I also got a side salad which was wonderful. The service was also very good. I would absolutely stop here again anytime I'm in the area.

This restaurant is a must stop for me whenever in Perham. I love it in the summer because the back…read morepatio is an enclosed area that feels like an oasis from street traffic. I have never had a bad meal here. As a pescatarian/vegetarian, I appreciate the many healthy yet tasty options. The drink menu is well curated. During a recent summer visit, I enjoyed a berry spicy Margarita. I tend to avoid fruit margaritas because they are often too sweet, but this one balanced the fruit and spice well. I would definitely order again. Even though I was the only patron on the patio, the staff was very attentive - refilling water as needed and checking in an appropriate amount. I would recommend this place anytime you're traveling near or through Perham. In fact if only it were in my neighborhood, I'd visit much more often.

Outstanding karaoke experience in the Fargo Moorhead Metroplex last night, Wednesday, January 14,…read more2026. This is the only karaoke place I know of in the area, and there are many, where karaoke starts at the reasonable hour of 8 PM. Children are allowed with their parents or legal guardians in Harold's until 9 PM, so please bring the family. I wanted to meet Harold, but he was probably getting so much needed shut eye, perhaps 6 feet under; may his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Anyway, back to life above ground , there were some singers whom I'm sure had many other gifts, and some singers with exceptional voices. The karaoke jockey, KJ, was friendly and did a good job encouraging applause and a good vibe. There were several notable duets by female female and male female, as well as many solos. This writer may have been the second oldest person in the bar, so he felt a wee bit out of place, but the waitress made him feel welcome as did a very friendly young man named Roman and his friend - - she had a beautiful single-syllable name but my memory is failing. There were pizza and jalapeño pickled eggs available, but this writer did not treat himself to either, so he can't rate the food.

Harold's is a cool place. The design of the interior as well as the large patio area has a…read morecomfortable vibe. The kind of place you want to hang out at. I've really only have ever had beer or hop water, so I can comment on the drinks. They serve the Heggie's (frozen) pizza in a couple sizes, and that type of pizza always tastes good at a bar after a couple of drinks.

Stopped in at New York Mills newest "brew pub" Continental Divide on a Saturday afternoon…read more Traditionally speaking a brew pub is an establishment that brews their own beer and serves food made in house. This place doesn't actually brew their own beer which was a bit of a bummer. It is actually what I would call a taphouse. Nevertheless they have an insanely good tap beer list. There are many styles of beer to choose from sure to please any palate. They also offer craft cocktails on tap. The decor is beautiful. A very open, inviting, and comfortable space. There are a handful of tables in the front as you walk in and a bar in the back with an exposed kitchen beyond that. We ordered wings, nachos, and pizza. Wings were cooked nicely and the sauce was flavorful but not quite as described. Nachos had a beautiful presentation but were cold. Pizza was OUTSTANDING. This place is super new and has a good base going. I fully expect them ironing out some of the issues with the food. Staff were all very fun and friendly. Didn't have to wait to order food or drinks. I would absolutely visit this spot again as well as recommend

We stayed in New York Mills for the night and were so pleasantly surprised! This is a cute…read morerestaurant with a limited but tasty menu. We had the Wild Rice pizza and Poutine. The poutine was SO tasty - it was unlike anything I've ever had, with such a fun Italian twist! The pizza dough was fluffy and delicious, and though the white sauce was a little heavy, it was still quite good. The service was excellent, our food arrived quickly and it was reasonably priced. This is a great small town find!

IF I could give this place six stars, I would. This is what I'm talking about! Cornfield Cafe, the…read morelittle diner inside a hardware store. Dunvilla, Minnesota. Where else can you get a big, fat, juicy omelet AND a spool of barbed wire? Right here, people. This is the real deal. I just sneaked this one in as fall was coming to a close. A friend of mine recommended it and we decided to check it out. Unbelievable drive through lakes area. We rolled up just as the sun was coming up. The doors weren't open, yet, but a kindly gentleman escorted us in through the laundromat (yeah, they have one of those, too!). Come to discover that the laundromat must be a popular way for the locals to get in and get coffee before the lights turn on. A bunch of ol' boys were shooting the breeze in the dark. But, I'm not here to go on like Garrison Keillor. Save that noise for AM radio. This is Yelp and I'm here to give you the heads up on this great little place. First impressions are important, and I have to say that I was impressed... VERY impressed, by the waitress. She was probably in her late 50's, early 60's, maybe. She presented herself very, very well. This is a woman who knows what time it is, and when it is time, it's time for business. She was as sharp as Army ASUs, and you could have set a watch by her work pace. When you see something like that, you know it's going to be a great experience. It's breakfast. So, we get the usual stuff. Some wheat, some birds, and some pigs. Cornfield has a couple menu items that let you fly around the farm. So, that's what I did. All great stuff! You can't go wrong, unless you have one of those vegan philosophies. It ain't going to mesh with your melon to go somewhere like this, if that's the case. A lot of rooster diners make so so coffee. These guys pour it smooth and sweet. No need to doll it up, just toss in an ice cube and blast that bean juice right into the arteries. Don't waste any more time, people. Look how many great reviews this place has. That's not magic, that's breakfast. You young men and women, climb into your ride and scoot on down to Cornfield. 20 years from now, you'll be talking about it. That's a promise. Who's giving you the straight truth? That;s right. "Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." - Lewis Carroll

Great food and service always. Consistent year after year. A friendly place to eat and socialize.read more