Hackamore Brewing Company understood the assignment: fantastic beer, awesome humans, and an…read moreatmosphere that feels equal parts lively and laid-back. It's hard not to love a place where the energy is this good. If you haven't been, fix that.

The space is great and the vibe is great. They need to serve wine, cocktails or THC with some food…read moreoptions. They do not serve food. Staff is not very friendly. I will keep going back hoping for improvements because beer is good and space is great for hosting lots of different gatherings.

Small little bar/sit down restaurant with very prompt service that never allow your drink to be…read moreunder half full without offering another fill. The restaurant looks very fresh and new with modern decor. Hands down the best walleye I have had. The breading was light and very flavorful. It had a delicious light sauce that it was sitting in that made it literally melt in your mouth. The mashed potatoes are already seasoned to perfection so no extra seasonings needed. My husband sand his sandwich with as delicious but agreed my fish was 12/10!

I was up in Rockford for a boat day with a friend and afterwards she decided to take me to one of…read moreher favorite local spots. It is quite small inside and is definitely not suitable for large groups. I also felt the seating prioritized style over comfort. This is your typical millennial trendy burger joint that serves water with no ice in a small glass, has higher prices for the portions you are getting, and seems to just have one or two people working. Service was a little slow as it picked up around dinner time. For food, I got the dry rub wings and mac n cheese. My friend got a burger and chips and queso. The food is pretty good. I liked the wings, they had quite a kick to them, and the fries and queso were good. I was not impressed with the mac n cheese. Since Rockford is a small town, I am sure this place fills a void with the limited options they have but I also don't need to return.

Back channel was such a fun stop for a nice night outside. (Even tho it was the smog day from…read moreforrest fires). They have an enormous amount of outdoor seating and some indoor seating as well. This is a great place if it's a nice day and you want an ice cold beer. The staff were all so friendly and they let you taste a few of the beers if you're unsure what to get! I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the variety of options. I loved the strawberry banana sour and one of their fruited beers as well. My husband really loved the lager options. Can't wait to stop back in again and catch a game on the TV outside!

One of the staple breweries that I come back to again and again. Great beer, cool events, awesome…read moretaproom, and the location can't be beat. Right off a lake and a bike trail. The vibe is extremely "yacht rock" as you would expect from Minnetonka and the clientele tend to match. That's not good or bad, really, just how something to be aware of. Dog friendly inside and out but the taproom proper is pretty tight. Luckily they've got an enormous patio when the weather is nice. They're known for their IPAs and lagers but everything they put out is top notch. "District 5" is a fantastic lighter option but if you see a barleywine on tap you would be doing yourself a disservice by skipping at least a taster. The only thing is I wish there were more restaurants around because food truck prices are getting pretty out of control.

Small Mexican restaurant with amazing food. Heard about it on Facebook and decided to check it out…read more I got the birria tacos and my husband got the chimichangas. The tacos were stuffed with meat and cheese and the tortilla was nice and crispy - highly recommend!! My husband said the chimichangas were good and that the beef had a nice hint of lime to it that made it extra tasty. Service was friendly, food came out fast. Good chips and salsa for the table. Chips were warm and crispy. The restaurant itself is small, but there was plenty of seating when we got there. Be prepared to be close to other tables since it's a small space. The kitchen is across the hall. They had a small patio outside that I would like to see get expanded to the parking lot since it was pretty tight to be just on the sidewalk next to the building. Overall, will be recommending this place and coming back!

the food tasted absolutely amazing, the drinks were big (personally loved the lime margarita), and…read moretheir staff are very friendly and quick to serve you some chips and salsa! happy to have come and will definitely come again!!

Stopped at Boom Island the weekend before Christmas. I've heard of them before, but never had the…read morechance to try their beer. The location is super convenient just off 494, and they had amble parking even while it was packed inside! They had some food options inside, but nothing that consisted of a full menu, some snacks, pizzas, etc. They also had a food truck there, which we regretfully didn't try with dinner reservations later that night. But there is something here for the hungry stomach! The beer was delicious. They had a good selection consisting of IPA's, sours, seltzers, some lights, ears, etc.! I had one of their IPAs and was thoroughly impressed as well as their Düsseldorf which was awesome. They had some NA beers and plenty of sodas for those that don't drink or the kids who are with. The service was top notch. The gentleman that was working in particular was super friendly and talkative. Helped choose drinks, and even offers some suggestions for dinner which we took him up on! There was also live music and the perfect kind for a mellow saturday night. Very spacious, and well thought out room plans. Would absolutely visit again!

Good Ole classic Taproom! A good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of beer and nonbeer…read moreoptions. The tropical seltzer was really good. Pizzas and snacks available. Host a few weekly trivia nights! Really cute merch and friendly staff! Only feedback is add more light beers! :)

Well we didn't know what to expect but had heard good things. The beer was good. The venue was…read moregood. We ordered food from the down the street and that too was nice. The staff was great. Helpful. And chatty enough to make you feel welcomed. We liked the layout and the connected coffee option because as much as I like a beer I need a lot less than most people. Light weight doesn't start to define me. They had a visiting food truck too and an outdoor area. It not quite enough shade to choose that when we were there. Definitely return visits are planned.

We visited this brewery to attend a fundraiser for Mission Animal Hospital. We were playing bingo…read moreand drinking beers. It was so fun. The place is very dog friendly and there were so many well behaved pups all around. The beers were delicious. I had a #1 (ipa) and #12 (milk stout). I loved them both. Staff was great. Lots of tables for seating. The food truck serving Big 10 subs was an added bonus. Great time.

Excellent service. We arrived at 2pm and the staff was able to quickly seat a table of…read moreten....without reservation. The Tap house was moderately busy and the atmosphere was inviting. We took a few minutes to order as the age range of our group was 12-73 years of age. The waitress was kind, and patient as we ordered. After ordering the food came quickly. We had a variety off the menu ranging from Salad to rice bowels and three different types of burgers. The Food and service was excellent! The manager came and asked how the meal was and was very pleasant. Prices were reasonable and portions were huge. I highly recommend this establishment and we will come back again.

Although this is my second visit to Northern Taphouse, my last visit was over ten years ago. I…read morehave to say that I was impressed. The atmosphere is bright, cheery, and enthusiastic -- although perhaps a bit loud. But then again, it's a sports bar with more televisions than Best Buy. The service was extremely friendly, professional, and competent. All of the waitstaff were hard working and very attentive. Our waitress can around often to bring pop refills and to check on us. The food was typical sports bar faire, but well done. We did not go for the July Bloody Mary of the month ($30!) (see photos), which came with more food than a full day's outing at the Minnesota State Fair. Instead, my wife had been and the Jumbo Bacon Cheddar Chive Tots ($13), which were filling and tasty. The tots were stuffed with bacon, cheddar cheese and chive, and served with aioli. I had the Traditional Bone-in Wings ($16.50) with two sauces - sweet chili, and sticky garlic gochujang. Although both were flavorful, my personal preference was for the sweet chili. All of the wings were juicy and cooked well. I also upgraded to a very large portion of beer battered fries, which were shoe-strong fries. They were cooked well - not greasy or overcooked and very tasty. Overall, it was a very enjoyable meal.

We had already ate dinner but stopped in for dessert and drinks before a concert…read more We shared the Blueberry Peach Mousse Cake - blueberry cake, creamy blueberry peach mousse, blueberry glacè. It was really good and very light. It is mostly mousse with a peach in the middle. Excellent service.

Inside can cramped and noisy. Choose outside in nice weather. The Brendisi Burger is the best value…read morein Chan.