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.

Father's Day dinner! We came in around 6:30, sat on the patio (small but vibey) and had Brooklyn as…read moreour waitress! We didn't know if it was seat yourself or if we should wait for a host, there wasn't a sign or anyone to greet you at the front. Our waitress was great, she was able to recommend food & drinks, checked on us multiple times, and was super friendly. Our drinks came quick, but our food took forever. (A table next to us was seated, ordered, ate, paid & left before we got our food). When it finally came, the fries were cold but everything else was warm. For being cold the fries were still yummy, which means they're probably amazing when they're fresh and hot! We had the pulled pork (8/10), sweet potato quesadilla (7/10), garlic parm wings (6/10), and buffalo chicken sandwich (9/10). Overall, I'd come back if I was in Detroit lakes again. The place itself is fun, large strip mall parking lot, extensive bar, lots of high top seating, and decent patio.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

Your typical small town country diner, but with a twist: it's located inside an outdoors/sporting…read moregoods store. This made waiting for our table a lot more entertaining! We were in pelican rapids for a friends-weekend-away type trip, and all ten of us came into town for breakfast at Cornfield Cafe. They served typical breakfast favorites and very reasonable prices. I got the country Benedict (ie eggs Benedict but with country gravy instead of hollandais sauce), and split a side of hash browns with a friend. Would recommend! It's a nice take on a quintessential breakfast dish. The hash browns were good too, and the portion is definitely enough to split. The server was great and our food came out pretty fast considering we had 10 people at our table.