We often drive through the little community of Cannon Falls. We happened to be hungry and…read moreapproaching dinner so I said to the hubby---i saw a sign earlier when we went by that morning that there was a burger special advertised-We figured we had nothing to lose so in we went. It was a typical small-town bar and we like that. The ladies working there were chatty and friendly. Mostly old dudes sitting drinking and watching the news. So no music---no sports----serious news people. Apparently that is what goes down there. They even had some local papers on the bar from guys sitting there reading them. We had the burger and a beer. It was affordable and did the job. I would go again if i were thirsty and hungry and it sure as hell beats McDonald's up the road....because they have beer AND they are cheaper!

Was staying locally for a business trip and decided to try Chuggers out. The place was nice,…read morefriendly folks and a good selection to choose from on the menu. Typical bar food things to select from. The interior was clean and comfortable. The food was decent and portions were large. My only complaint is that the grill is an open concept in the bar area so you see everything being prepared. I was shocked to see the grill cook handle all the food items with bare hands. Then he would take a seat at the bar only to get up and cook more food without washing his hands. Rather disgusting in my book thus the 3 rating.

Gave Rancho Loco another shot and it was not good. Like sad, not good. I did appreciate someone…read moreopening the door for me when she saw me coming in. I ordered a basic, beef hard shell taco and it was yucky. I barely ate it. It's hard to screw up a taco but this one had a mushy shell, no flavor to the beef and little to no lettuce, cheese, etc. Added salsa to it to jazz it up and it didn't help. I rack it up to the worst taco I've ever had. My friend ordered the fajita quesidilla and she liked her food. It looked appealing. I'm not sure what happened to the awesome chips they used to have (this was several years ago). I didn't even eat the chips and salsa. Chips are lousy - greasy, awful flavor and texture and salsa is no big shake. We ordered queso and again, hard to screw up queso, but it was so runny like water and had no flavor. We didn't even eat it. What really disappointed me is the lack of care around the restaurant. The doors and windows are so smudged up and dirty. It makes it feel unclean. Most of the booth cushions were ripped up. At first he sat me at at a table that's cushions were all ripped up. I would have been sitting on the innards of the booth. Second booth was a slight improvement - but still big, wide rip on the seat. Super bummed on how this restaurant has changed so much. I used to drive from Rochester to eat Mexican there because it was so good. It's safe to say that this was my last time there. Hope they listen feedback and make improvements. Like to support small businesses - but this spot needs a lot of TLC.

Our server was great! Attentive and fast, even picked out dessert for us! Ps, always get dessert…read morefirst when you don't have the littles... the food was great, drinks were good and large! Date was beautiful. Great night out here!

The Burger Monarchy: A Paradox of Plenty in Miesville In the…read morequiet, pastoral stretches outside Eagan, there exists a roadside institution that defies the modern trend of curated minimalism. King's Place in Miesville is a relic of a different era, a burger joint that functions less like a restaurant and more like a high-volume assembly line of Americana. The menu is not merely large; it is an overwhelming, multi-page manifesto of beef. With roughly 80 to 100 variations on the burger--many named in tribute to the local Miesville Mudhens baseball team--the experience begins with a bout of genuine decision paralysis. For the average diner, the sheer volume of choices feels like a dare. It is a place where you can find almost any topping imaginable, which makes the absence of a simple fried mushroom all the more jarring. It is the one note the kitchen fails to hit in an otherwise exhaustive symphony. When the food does arrive, the logistics are the primary entertainment. The floor staff at King's Place perform a nightly feat of athletic grace, weaving through the crowded, character-filled dining room while balancing five or more burger trays at a time. It is a spectacle of efficiency that puts the sterile, automated nature of modern chains to shame. However, one must navigate the side dishes with a discerning eye. While the temptation to "upgrade" is always present, the seasoned waffle fries are an investment that yields little return; they are best skipped in favor of the standard fare. The real value here lies in the core product and the refreshing lack of pretension. Despite the fame and the daunting menu, the pricing remains stubbornly reasonable, a rare feat for an establishment that has transitioned from a local secret to a regional landmark. "Life is too short to miss out on the beautiful things like a double cheeseburger." -- Channing Tatum For those seeking the predictable polish of a franchise, King's Place will be a confusing sensory overload. But for the traveler who values soul, speed, and a price point that respects the wallet, this is a kingdom worth visiting--just don't expect to find a fried mushroom on your plate. If this review offered a helpful roadmap for your next local excursion, please leave a like or comment below to ensure these dispatches continue for your education and enjoyment.

The choices for burgers are amazing! I was there in the…read moremiddle of the afternoon so it wasn't super busy. I was seated right away and was waited on in a timely manner. I will definitely go back. My America's Best Burger was great tasting. I'm glad they have a roll of paper towels on the table because the burger was messy

We stopped in after golfing at nearby Legacy. It was a beautiful afternoon so we enjoyed our drinks…read moreand snacks on the patio. I had a Summit Oatmeal Stout. There were many beers on tap to choose from. We also had to have the Ellsworth cheese curds. How can you not!? Nice light batter and squeaky cheese. Perfect savory snack. Nice large parking lot. Staff was exceptional. Our beer was only $5 so maybe happy hour? Great stop.

We stopped in for lunch while traveling through MN. The restaurant was spacious and clean. It has…read moreseveral large TV's an outside patio and large bar area. We sat in the bar area and our server immediately greeted us and brought water. I didn't catch her name but she was excellent, continuously checking on us throughout our meal. Our server went over the menu and we went with her recommendation of Lucy Burgers and Tater Tots since this is their specialty. We didn't try the beer since we had a long haul ahead of us. I chose the Pickle Lucy and my husband chose the classic. He added lettuce and tomato and I added tomato. Both burgers were big, gooey, delicious and cooked perfectly. The tater tots were huge stuffed with cheese and bacon but not crispy like traditional Tator tots. This was a bit of a bummer but they were flavorful. I'm glad we stopped in and tried Crooked pint Ale House.

The service was great, we came right when it opened but the bar filled up quickly! There is tons of…read morestreet parking with handicap parking right outside the back door, which has a ramp into the building for easier access! The bathrooms have multi stalls and were spacious. For being a typical dive bar, they have a working fireplace in the corner to keep it a cozy atmosphere for Minnesota Winters!

The staff is rude. Food is not great, been pretty dirty every time I've been here too.read more

We were invited to try The Quarry Taphouse, what a fun evening at a really nice venue. I like the…read moreidea of tossing rocks at a wall full of fun things to hit vs. tossing an Ax, seems like such a better idea. We got a bucket of rocks to toss at the wall filled with lots of metal objects, a chime, some Tonka trucks. They also had a fun crane that you can pickup blocks and try to stack them up or build something. The venue is an old Hastings building that has a ton of character. The Tap Wall has a good variety of beers and ciders. They change them up weekly. The costs per/ounce seems reasonable. They have the types of beverage broken down by type (IPA/Dark...) which is helpful. The cost/ounce varies depending on what you are getting. We tried several different menu items and all were good - the three different kinds of cheese curds along with the wide variety of wings (both bone in and boneless). They also have a lot of great sauces to add to your wings or curds. I also tried the Caprese flat bread, yum. We also tried a couple of the specialty cocktails, I really like the Honey Jalapeno Marg! The wait staff was very friendly and helpful with any questions we had.

We stopped here on the way home from TI. Admittedly I saw it from a Yelp Event that I didn't go to…read moreand it piqued my interest. We stopped and grabbed some drinks, I got a beer and then saw the drinks of the month and had to try the watermelon mule. It was fantastic! Really enjoyed it! The hubby just sipped on a beer. We got 2 small buckets of rocks for $2 and went to the area to throw some rocks. The $1 a bucket was totally a great deal and simple enough without dropping major money on something so novel, but also really great. The service was a bit to be desired as despite multiple bartenders (and not many people) it took a while to get drinks or service, but the quality was great of the drinks.

This newly opened, mid sized bar located in downtown Prior Lake is definitely a great spot to…read morehangout, watch the game, and catch up with some old friends. I went with a couple of buddies and we sat at the bar, the bartender was very friendly and was telling us stories about the busy night she had on Christmas Day. I ended up getting a mixed drink called the Delorean which was Guinness mixed with Skrewball. The drink itself was strong yet good, and they had a promo going on so I ended up getting the whole thing for just a dollar. They had sándwich and other food options as well but I just went for the drink. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place if you're spending anytime in Prior Lake.

World's slowest service. They looked annoyed to serve us. It was midday on a Friday, not busy, and…read moreit was like pulling teeth to get service. Chips were stale as hell and portions were weak for the price. Won't be back.

Great restaurant with a nice bar - filled with a variety of beer selections and cocktails - a patio…read morefor outdoor seating right by the marina and delicious appetizers and food! The service was prompt and our server was very friendly and attentive to our needs. For appetizers , we had the spinach artichoke dip, the chicken wings and the steak bites. The chicken wings were one of the best we've had - crunchy and tender! The owner came out and chatted with us - super nice man. Overall, we had a great experience - definitely a place I highly recommend!

I've been here a few times and the food is always on point!…read more I recently got the Smoked Tri-Tip Sandwich. The sandwich had great flavor. The side of chips were seasoned perfectly and paired well with the side of beans. My dad got the Smoked Polish Sausage Sandwich, German style, and loved it! All of the food coming out of the kitchen looked great. They have so many beers on tap, lots from MN breweries which is awesome! I opted for the Bloody Mary and it was delicious! The restaurant has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking isn't bad- there is street parking out front and an additional lot across the street. The one downside is the that the last few times I've come service has been slow ... great but slow. You can tell the staff works hard but could function better with an additional staff member or two. I recommend Kelly's and will definitely be back!

I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Throughout the years I've gone to Carbones…read morenumerous times however, each time I've been disappointed with the quality of food and service. What really pushed me over the edge was an experience I had a year ago. My friends and I had made our way down to Carbones to buy some wings from their promotional event. During our time there we had waited for 30 min...then another 30 min and then another 30 min! Eventually, we got up and approached our waiter to ask where our food was. We were told that it would only be a little bit more time. So we waited about 30 more minutes and finally our food came out. To our surprise the wings that we ordered were all undercooked. When mentioning this to our waiter, and thus the general manager, she seemed very, VERY annoyed with us. Keep in mind that we had been waiting for about two hours. The general manager immediately snapped back asking what was the problem with food, even though it was obvious that they forgot about us and rushed our order (thus the raw wings). rather than admitting that they were undercooked, she said she would make us an order again more to our "liking" if you can't believe it, this isn't even the worst part of our experience! . When it came time to pay the bill we were informed the credit card service was off-line and we had to make a cash payment. We didn't know what to do because we did not have cash. The general manager came and informed us that we had to go to an ATM and withdraw cash. However, she made it very, very clear that we were not allowed to all go together, implying that we were going to try to "steal the food" and by implying, I mean, she said that , "You better not all leave, one of you has to stay". What made me so upset about this interaction is that we were the ONLY people of color inside of the restaurant and she did not have the same tone of voice or language with any of the other customers AT ALL! I paid very close attention to how she spoke to the other customers. It was not our fault that their credit card service went down, but the fact that she demanded that one of us stay while someone had to go to the ATM was so disrespectful. Keep in mind this was the manager saying this! We had been to Carbones multiple times before this, and we always tipped! It seems there was only 1 reason for her to treat us like this.... We ended up sending one person out to the ATM to collect cash and STILL left a tip because it was the manager treating us poorly not our waiter. Would not recommend this place to anyone!

I still can't figure out how this place is open other than the fact there's nowhere to go after…read moreabout 8pm in this town. The service here is absolute shit. Always. Food is decent, but the chicken strips are overcooked. Drinks are always 2 for 1, but tonight it was a lot like my whiskey coke was a coke. It's a little bit loud here over the speakers but not obnoxious. I wish I had more options in my town.

This place was great! Our server Sal was incredibly responsive and pleasant. We got the pretzels…read morewith smoked Gouda and those were amazing. My husband had the Bayside Burger with fries with house seasoning. The fries were SO good- hot and fresh. No complaints on the burger. I had the jerk chicken wrap with grilled chicken. My only complaint is that it really needed more chicken, it was mostly lettuce. I was advised to add jalapeños to the wrap for an extra kick and I'm glad I did. The flavor on the jerk chicken was great. Finished with a slice of banana cream pie which was good. Would definitely come back.

Went to bayside for Saturday dinner around 8 pm and had a wonderful time. It was pretty quiet in…read morethe restaurant at this time and our server and the bartender were both very kind and took great care of us. We ordered a blueberry vanilla dirty soda, the shrimp appetizer basket, the ahi tuna with mashed potatoes, and the 10 oz Kansas City steak with mushrooms and a loaded baked potato. Both entrees also came with a side salad which was a pleasant surprise! All of our food was delicious and fresh and came very quickly. The bar has festive holiday decorations currently and was a nice calm ambiance. Will definitely be back in the future!