Great food, super nice waitress. Some of the best chicken and Cole slaw I've ever had. The place looks small from the outside but has plenty of seating. We will definitely be back! read more

OMG! The best broasted chicken anywhere. I come to Minnesota every year to visit family. This is one of our must go to places. The chicken pieces are huge. Chicken is also broasted to perfection. Chicken dinners come with coleslaw and your choice of potatoes. We usually get broasted potatoes or waffle fries. They have a smallish bar. Mixed drinks, beer on tap, and canned soda are available. Service is great. We stopped by on Sunday. They had lots of help. No waiting long for anything. Last year they added an addition. It definitely came in handy. We were a party of 18 total. See you next year. read more

We stop here everytime we are heading home from the lake, it's kind of became a part of the routine. Their broasted chicken is absolutely divine, perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy and meaty on the inside. Get the hot sauce, it comes in a to go ramekin and is quite mild on the heat scale, it has a vinegarish base with hints of sweetness too it. Parking can be difficult to find because The Brassrail is located ON hwy 65, but there is a gravel parking lot behind he building l. Call at least 30 minutes before your arrival time because you'll probably be put on hold for about 5-10 minutes before they take your order. Otherwise expect to wait for your order to be ready, which isn't a big deal if it's just adults because you could have a beer or two on their new patio, but it would be tough for kids. read more

Brass Rail - 10 piece dark meat broasted chicken to go! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Grandy, Minnesota

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Have to update my review since it's been a while! They went through a tough patch when their business exploded after being named the best broasted chicken in MN (or something similarly awesome!). They have added onto the building... a nice banquet type room and a beautiful patio! Kathy is still the BEST waitress there, and I hope she's there for a long, long time to come! She really makes the experience. It seems the wait staff gets pretty overwhelmed when they get slammed, but all things considered, they do the best job they can during the rushes and the amount of staff working. The coleslaw went through a disgusting phase, but it's now back on track... and possibly better than it was before the gross change. (The change tasted like dehydrated cabbage, if there is such a thing, and way too much of a salad dressing (mayo) flavor with no other flavors. It was soggy too!) It's back to being crispy and flavorful! Thank you for going back to basics!! The broasted chicken... once again amazing! For a while they switched to tiny chicken pieces, but seems as if they went back to the larger piece of meat (THANK YOU!), and with that, the pricing went up... BUT I am more than willing to pay a buck extra for good quality items, hearty portions and wonderful staff! If you're going here for the first time, I suggest the broasted chicken with broasted potatoes... and try the slaw, even if you're not a slaw fan, it's the only slaw I will eat! Be patient with the wait staff, and remember that broasted chicken takes about 20 minutes to cook, and they make everything fresh. My family and I have been going here for over 30 years, and only a handful of times have we been disappointed. We were the first family to hire the food truck when they first started, and it was amazing! People were coming from neighboring houses to purchase from the truck, even though our event was private... that tells you how wonderful their food is! I'm not sure if they still have the food truck, but it's PERFECT for large gatherings, weddings, grad parties, etc. Well worth the money. Hands down the best value and broasted chicken, potatoes and slaw anywhere around! They've been around for 50 years, so you know they're doing something right! read more

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Great chicken!!! Really good local place. Pull tabs beers and great food, what else do you need.

Best chicken! We live in the cities and the drive to the Brass Rail is well worth it! We even ordered and extra meal to bring home for my dad. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch on our out state excursion. I had heard about the chicken here and I needed to try it out. This is a small town dive bar and restaurant with all the atmosphere that goes with that including an old Pac-Man arcade game. Back to the chicken. We both ordered different chicken dinners. We also had their onion rings and coleslaw. I always rate a place on their rings and slaw. We both loved the broasted chicken. It was done right. The coleslaw was pretty good. I'd eat more of it if the meal came with more. Those rings though. Darn good rings. The service was a tad slow. But they were getting slammed. It was a full house and they looked short on staff. Even with that they kept busting butt and taking care of everyone. If you want darn good chicken then dive in. read more

If you are looking for awesome fried chicken, forget Revival oh you Twin Cities dwellers! Check out Brass Rail, only a mere 50 mins drive away. It's in the middle of nowhere Grandy so Thank goodness Donna decided to start this business 50 years ago because it is probably the best thing that's left in this town. It's not a fancy place but sufficient menu and cheap beer to satisfy my tummy. I had a glass of cold Grainbelt for $1.25! The pricing for food is reasonable also. If you don't like broasted chicken, (who doesn't!??? Please call me I will sign you up for therapy) they have burger and sandwiches. The chicken has perfect brininess and the skin is so crunchy and delicious. The chicken breast is the size of my face! It's slightly greasy compared to the other place I used to love in Roseville called Countryside Chicken, but the meat is equally moist and juicy. I love love them! It was finger licking good! They have great coleslaw also. My friend who normally does not like coleslaw said that this was the best one she had before. Oh and their flat tater tots were yummy. Their waiters and waitresses are very friendly and at the end of our meal, dear Donna the owner came by to thank us for visiting and asked us to come back again. Sweet lady! They will be building a patio for this summer so if you ever feel like taking a short roadtrip do get over to Grandy for good fried chicken. read more

Popped in here last Saturday evening to quench a month-long chicken craving. Nicely updated small-town bar with much of the original woodwork intact. The owner was seated at the bar alternately serving up cole slaw, playing solitaire, and talking to customers. Our service was a little slow, but they seem to serve a twenty mile radius via take-out, based on the comings and goings. I had a half mixed broaster chicken, cole slaw, and onion rings. Chicken was piping hot with crispy skin and well seasoned. But the cole slaw - such a perfect mix of tangy and sweet without being gloopy - a nice light dressing. We took a quart home. My companion had the spicy chicken sandwich, and wow! jalapeno bacon on a generous chicken breast portion for a great balance of heat and straight-up chicken flavor. It was really good. The fries and onion rings were pretty meh, but that's not why you come here. Next time I'll try the broaster potatoes. I've never been to a set-up bar and they're still licensed that way! They do have beer in bottles and on draft and a limited wine selection. Great small town bar, well prepared, inexpensive food, friendly service. We'll be back! read more

Brass Rail - It sits right on the west side of hwy 65. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Grandy, Minnesota

Years ago, this was everyone's favorite destination for cold beer, Walleye Basket and Chicken. It was a little, old local bar. A great place to meet up with friends after a game of golf, boating or fishing. Today, it has expanded, remodeled and become just another bar/grill. Still famous for Broasted Chicken, though. We had chicken. My wife, white 1/4, me 1/4 white, 1/4 dark. The pieces were huge! The leg was like a turkey leg. I bet the breast 1/2 weighed a lb. it was very crispy and dry. Over cooked to where it was tough. The waitress, although they were not busy, had no time to converse and was quite rude. The owner, who I had known from years past, had past on but his Wife is now managing the place. I'm hoping it was just a bad day and that it has not gone down hill like it appears. We will not return or recommend the Brass Rail. read more

The coleslaw is so good here. All of the food is great. Try every kind of potato, there are several to choose from. Worth the trip if you're not from the area. read more

Thought we'd get back in the swing since restaurants are open.... Stop with my daughter for an early Father's Day lunch... Poor service wrecked the experience.... read more

We stoped in at around 2:45 on a summer Saturday afternoon, and this place was still kinda busy. 2 of us ordered the broasted chicken and we were not disappointed. But the choices of potatoes were just different shapes of potatoes, all deep-fried . The cole slaw was good, but pretty wet. 2ordered chicken strips and they thought they were average. We sat on the patio by Highway 65 and often couldn't hear because of the traffic. This place was good, but not great today. read more

Brass Rail - View from Highway 65. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Grandy, Minnesota

So we picked this place based on reviews. Boy were we wrong. Sat down right away and probably 10 minutes form to even come and ask for drinks. We were in a hurry so at almost an hour I went up to ask to make it to go. After standing for almost another 10 minutes we finally had to go and as we were basically to the car a lady came ran out and said it was done. My wife went back in and the one lady was very apologetic, but the guy waS a dick and said we should called in and it takes 25 minutes to cook his chicken. They why an hour. Took the chicken to go and wasn't any better then what I have had from KFC. My fail! read more

Chicken good. Service sucks! Waitress seemed numb by how much business they do. We felt like a number rather than a new patron. I ordered a beer (Bud) and never asked if I wanted tap or bottle, just grabbed me a bottle. I'm a tap beer drinker and saw the tap handle before I ordered. The bottle beer was not very cold. My overall experience is a 1 out of 5. I would order take out chicken if ever coming through town. I have no reason to waste my time drinking semi cold beer at $3.50 for Bud and getting unappreciated wait staff to eat $13 chicken dinner with tasty but soupy coleslaw and potatoes. read more

It's July 4th, so I get that they may be understaffed. But when the manager (owner) is sitting there chatting and then finally notices his restaurant is tanking, it doesn't bode well. If you can't handle it, just close for the day. We really should've known when all I saw was drinks and coleslaw coming out to the guests. No.food! We mused that maybe the chef had just quit because literally there was no.food.coming! None. Zip. I also observed all the people who had called in, while we had been waiting, were coming in and picking up their food!! One guy even came in, said he called ahead, but wanted to dine in. What the what?! We should have called from the darn table then maybe we would've gotten served! The thing that really fried us was no one said anything. Like, sorry, the chef quit, lunch will be an hour. Nothing! We finally left 5 bucks for the soda and coleslaw and left. We waited an hour for nothing. It was just not nice. Thank goodness we don't live nearby. Won't be back. read more

I've passed this place a million times going up North and never stopped in, boy did I make a million mistakes. Hands down some of the best Chicken in the state that I've tried. Ordered a 1/2 Chicken and took 1/2 of that chicken home, the breasts were huge. Along with some good coleslaw and some Broasted Potatoes it was delicious. Inside the place was a lot nicer than I thought it would be. Definitely will be stopping back when I get out of town. read more

Brass Rail - Chicken Shop Near Me - Grandy, Minnesota

Love the chicken, of course. A hidden gem of a resturant. Also love the Cole slaw. Great value for the portions. We always need a doggie bag. read more

I have lived in this area for almost 20 years. Have heard that the broasted chicken at the Brass Rail is incredible. I finally had some tonight. Service was good. Restaurant was quaint and clean. I waited about 10 minutes for my order and liked the atmosphere. However, the chicken I had tonight did not live up to its reputation. I ate it, but it was incredibly salty and heavy. I was disappointed with the broasted potatoes also, but that might be because I expected them to taste like those at Pizza Factory in North Saint Paul -- those are incredible!! The food was given to me hot, and my drive home wasn't more than 15 minutes, so I cannot attribute the heaviness of the chicken to its being cold. Maybe because it was near closing and the oil was not as fresh? I may give this restaurant another try, but unlikely because it is out of the way of where I do my errands. read more

The best broasted chicken around! What else is there to say? Awesome hometown restaurant with good food and service.

Loved the Cole Slaw! The chicken, not so much...while it is freshly prepared and hot, the taste was too salty and odd. I would return for the Cole Slaw though. read more

As a former local that moved away to the "big city" I have dreams about this chicken. It haunts me. I often wake up in a cold sweat and weeping when I realize this chicken is not readily available for me to consume. The rest of the menu is also good, but fuck that food, EAT THE CHICKEN. I would drive hundreds of miles to have the privilege of being able to put this chicken in my mouth hole. This place deserves to be cherished and should be considered a cultural landmark; despite being a hole in the wall quietly residing off an unpopular road in a small town in the middle of nowhere in central Minnesota. Get the chicken. Seriously. It's so good. I'm a HUGE fan of fried chicken; I've had it all over the country and this place is my favorite. Please don't ever change, you're perfect, and everyone should go here. read more

Love the hot wings!!! It's a small town joint so the wait can be long or short, food is always great.

Went here while visiting with a group of friends who live locally. Honestly, I don't know that I would have noticed this place on the side of the road if they hadn't suggested we go here. It was delicious! I highly recommend the broasted chicken! Wonderful! read more

Havent been here for 34years,,wont make it back,,we had the CHICKEN WINGS DINNER,,,6 wings HUGE,,because they were Old Hen Blow Outs,,the taste was tough and strong,,mine still had pin feathers on the skin,,couldn't stomach more than 2,,told the waitress about my dislike--she said we should have gotten the regular Chicken,,WTF ? oh did I mention the price was 11.95 for wings coleslaw and fries?? read more

The broasted chicken meal is all it's cracked up to be. Moist, crisp where it should be, not greasy like fried chicken. Solid double cheeseburger with bacon. No the beef isn't what you'd expect from the burger specialty places, but it's served hot and the bacon is quite good. The broasted chicken sandwich is fine; rather ordinary but nothing special or memorable. I'd skip it next time. Also skip the pizzas -- they're well done for what looked and tasted like frozen pizza but also nothing special -- not worth the calories considering the other better choices (but good enough for picky kids). Service was good. Bottom line: it's known for its broasted chicken, it lives up to its reputation on it -- that's why you go, that's what you should order and that's why it gets 4 stars. read more

Chicken was really good, so was the coleslaw but you Only get about two bites, other than that sides were not so good. Service has been pretty good the three times I've been there. read more

I haven't stopped into the Brass Rail in years, my dad would take me there for lunch in the past. I stopped in today and the remodle job they did after the fire is great. It opened up the place and gave it the room it needed for more table space. They staff is friendly and curtious. Answered any and all questions. I ordered the double bacon and cheese burger. To my suprise it came on a toasted chibatta bun and not your ordinary hamburger bun. Alicia the bartender suggested the broasted potatos, which came out looking like a thick sliced potato chip / jojo. They were to die for!! BRASS RAIL keep up the good work and you have a great staff to be proud of. Keep the tradition going. OH and by the way the Brass Rail is famous for their Broasted Chicken. Happy Eats!! read more

My favorite place to eat !! The best chicken & Cole slaw ever !!!! Great portions too . Was there for valentines Again wouldn't miss the BEAUTIFUL rose they hand out every year. Thank you Brass Rail for the Beautiful rose & the best chicken ever !!!!! read more

I've been eating here since high school (35 years) and the broasted chicken is as good today as it was then. It's just not a smoky bar anymore. Still a small town bar/restaurant, but they know their chicken. Fries and other sides fine also. Parking on Hwy 65 can be tough, but there is a rear entrance with gravel parking available. read more

Great find and BOMB broasted chicken! 1/2 mix broasted chicken dinner only $10.75! Includes 4 pcs. chicken, choice of potato, and coleslaw...can't bet that! The cheese"crisps" curds were awesome and only $3.50. Highly recommended and we will be back. read more

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Laid back atmosphere, super friendly staff. Takes awhile to get your food but they bring out the coleslaw like an appetizer., Very creamy,yet crunchy, like Mom used to make...Hubby and I got dark meat 1/2 order broasted chicken to split and a single of broasted potatoes. Lots of food and delicious! Moist, not greasy with crispy skin. Very much enjoyed the whole experience. read more

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Visited for the first time in Memorial Day and the place was packed/under staffed. Not a big deal since we were not in a rush and the broad yes chicken/potatoes were more than worth the wait! Beer came in a frosty mug too that created a small ice berg in my beer. Will surely go back again!! read more

Looking for good boasted chicken? This is a great place to go. The breading is very thin and crisp. Better that any braosted chicken we have had. Make sure to get the boasted potatoes too! 1/4 chicken and potatoes were under $8.00 The cheese curds are awesome too! No mixed drinks here but they have a Basic beer selection. The place is small .. very small, but clean and the one waitress was very busy getting everyone in the bar covered. No complaints. The 4 of us ate and had a beer and one appetizer for $50. If your driving get by do blink or you miss it. The sign says it all, "World famous boasted chicken" and I wouldn't doubt it. read more

Brass Rail - Chicken Shop Near Me - Grandy, Minnesota

Great place for well priced, tasty broasted chicken. Just be prepared for a wait on the weekends (it's worth it)!

Such a cute little home town type of place. When you walk in everyone knows you're not regulars but you get to pick whatever table you'd like, don't wait to be seated. It's nice to see the history of the place still present inside. Waitress was very busy, pretty sure she was the only one. Initially wait staff seemed very short and curt but actually she was very good. Even with only one person on she didn't miss a beat and everything we ordered was correct. Keep in mind this isn't a place to go if you're in a hurry. Chicken is cooked to order and naturally takes time. No fancy dinner ware needed, food is delivered in paper boats and you get cans of pops with disposable plastic cups of ice and plastic forks. And it's a completely perfect fit for this little gem. Broasted Chicken is nothing less than AMAZING!!! Served scalding hot and totally worth the wait. I'm normally not a coleslaw fan, but theirs is delicious. Round it out with Broasted Potatoes, YUM! And it's all super reasonably priced. You won't leave hungry! read more

Brass Rail - 1/4 dark Broasted Chicken, Coleslaw, Broasted Potatoes - Chicken Shop Near Me - Grandy, Minnesota

My parents used to go get chicken there all the time when they had a cabin on a lake out that way. We don't live anywhere close to Grandy anymore but we still make special trips out there just for that chicken. I am telling you: this is the best chicken you will ever eat. If you want to eat the best old time comfort food, this is where you go. It comes with good slaw and a choice of potato. I personally don't care for the broasted potatoes but my parents still love them so I'll leave you to make up your mind about those. We always have to get extra chicken to bring home because it's even good microwaved the next day. It's very old timey hole in the wall charm, very good place to bring kids as they have tater tots and other kid food, but be warned, on weekends it get's crowded since it's pretty much the only hangout spot in that little town. 10 of 10 would eat again. read more

My husband and myself were really disappointed in our meal the chicken had very little breading and chicken was really dried out , tough, and salty which my husband who likes more salt thought it was to salty too. I've had the food years before and it was awesome. Wait staff wasn't very friendly and the restaurant wasn't busy. On the plus side onion rings were great and so were the waffle fries, I'm not a fan of cold slaw however it was pretty good. Wouldn't do the broasted chicken but onion rings and waffle fries are worth a stop if you in the area. read more

The Broasted chicken is amazing if you want a great picnic lunch it's worth stopping here.

The chicken is AWESOME!! Been there half a dozen times now. Service is usually slow if dining in and everything is very casual with disposable plates and silverware. They recently remodeled and it looks very nice. I love the chicken and would highly recommend it. When I have wandered away from the chicken a couple of times, I was disappointed with the food. Just average. Stick with the chicken and you will be a happy diner! read more