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    Brunson's Pub

    4.6 (418 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Sandwiches, Pubs
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for kids

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    Travis H.

    Love, love, love!! This bar has a lot going on for such a small space. They have lots of local beers on tap and their food is top notch. We met some family here and enjoyed everything. I had the Bandito burger, it was so good! Tip: get the avocado slice on top. I washed it all down with a delicious chocolate peanut butter porter. Definitely coming back to enjoy their patio this summer!!

    Fish tacos
    Amber D.

    Brunson's is one of my favorite dive bars; their patio is 10/10! I will say, though, on a super hot summer's day, sitting inside is not the greatest (there were some wall AC units, but they didn't fully cut through the heat). My friends and I stopped by for some food after a lake day, & we did have a bit of a wait to sit, but that wasn't terrible. Once we were sat, we were helped by a couple of different servers, who were both great. I got the fish tacos, which were....mid. I was surprised that the fish was in tiny pieces, almost like a deep-friend ground beef consistency? The salsa on top was good, but definitely was 90% of the flavor. All in all, I wouldn't necessarily get them again, but will absolutely be back to Brunson's.

    Cocktail and cheese curds
    Nancy W.

    I've been meaning to come here for a while, and happy hour on a Friday finally warranted a visit. I'm glad we finally made it happen. This place was charming! After we were seated, my partner recollected being there as a child with their parents. It's a local bar with a large offering of craft beers, and a menu that deserves a return visit. We just had cocktails, beer, and an appetizer (cheese curds) this visit. I don't recall the name of my cocktail, but it was fancy! My partner had a local beer that's a favorite. The server and bartender were engaging. As time progressed this place filled up; it looks to be a popular choice. There was parking behind the building. We look forward to a return visit. I'd like to check out one of the salads next visit, but there were lots of items deserving a second look.

    Kim T.

    The food was decent. Inside had a funny smell so we sat on the patio. It was a little too cold. The servers were nice and did check on us. It's a nice please to go if you're looking for something fast and easy. They don't have a big brunch menu.

    Maia J.

    Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Brunson Pub! Went for a work dinner and loved how relaxed the environment is. Our service was super prompt and friendly. We started with cheese curds and loaded fries from their happy hour menu. Cheese curds are definitely 10/10! They were crisp, moist on the inside, and not greasy. The sauces are the real gems here and made for a tasty appetizers! The loaded fries were okay. Would've liked for the cheese sauce to be on the side to avoid the fries getting soggy. For an entree I ordered the Hoppin John Salad which is warm with collard greens, black eyed peas, rice, roasted corn and lots of other deliciousness. Hands down, one of the tastiest warm salads! If you're looking for a place to cozy up and hang with friends or grab a quick bite, this is a good place. I would definitely return!

    Black Black Eye Pea Hummus, Deviled Eggs, Brussels Sprouts
    Lizzy S.

    Amazing service, insanely good food, and decently priced drinks! Will be back! Server Steve is great!

    Chips & Dip
    Calli T.

    Great food and friendly staff! Plenty of seating with 2 floors and a long bar spanning the first floor. The menu offers a good selection. Everyone in my group loved our meals! We started with chips and dip for an appetizer. For entrees we ordered the ham & cheese, banh mi, and Italian sandwiches with fries. The ham & cheese has Brie on it which I love! The fries were perfectly crispy, although could have used a little salt or seasoning. We were sat right next to the kitchen so it was quite noisy at times. Overall good experience and would come back!!!

    No pain, no gain burger....
    Gordon J.

    Neighborhood bar with amazing food and service. Home made potato chips and ketchup are addictive.

    Housemade Chips & Dip
    Tiersa B.

    Omg...yum! I loved this place! We sat at the bar and it felt just like Cheers. So cozy and lots of people who seemed to be regulars. The inside looked like a typical dive bar (but very clean). There was a beautiful plant and tree filled patio that I would love to check out some day too. We started with the house made chips with onion and dill dip. So good! I ordered the braised beef sandwich with potato salad and it was fantastic! I had a beer to start with and then the best dirty martini I've had in a while. We loved the bartender! Overall a great experience! Looking forward to another visit.

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    Servers were very friendly and the place had a great vibe. There were many 'regulars' which is always a good sign of good food.

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    10 months ago

    Best burgers and cocktails in MN! I wanted to stay and try everything. (If you're thinking about trying the deviled eggs, get 2 orders)

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    My husband & I come here often, as it's a great little spot with super friendly staff, a wonderful beer selections, and really good food.

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    Food is good. Nicely decorated. Wait staff is attentive. Great patio that welcomes dogs.

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