If you've ever flown into Winnipeg, and looked out the right window of the plane at exactly the…read moreright time, then maybe you've caught a glimpse of Park River, ND... which is your loss, because this is one of those little towns on the high plains with the familiarity of a thousand others and a unique charm all its own. Nestled amidst the shops and cafes along the main drag through town, right across the street from the post office where the gal behind the counter knows everyone's name, is the Top Hat Bar. You'll recognize the sign by the larger Budweiser sign just below it, hanging out over the hundred year old sidewalk. Not sure if this was the same guys who ran the Top Hat Bar in neighboring Pisek, but I didn't ask. Inside, it's what you would expect of a small bar in a North Dakota town: quaint, comfortable, a mix old signs and pictures on the walls, probably a photo of someone holding a walleye in here. The usual offerings are served up here with hospitality to slake your thirst. Cold beer, a full bar, and a friendly sort of vibe, even if you're from Kale-ifoornya, dontchaknow. On July 4, the parade heads right through town in front of the bar, and it seems local law enforcement (most of them are in the parade) are lax about stepping outside with your Bloody Mary in a plastic cup. Uff'dah, you betcha. Great place to stop in if you're out exploring the high prairie, and need to wash the dust outta your throat.

Menu has apps, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers & more. We all really enjoyed our sandwiches…read morewe've tried in multiple visits. The fish n chips are good too. I've heard the Cajun chicken Alfredo is good but I haven't tried it yet. My favorite by far is the deep dish pizza; especially the Supreme. I've had it 3-4 times now and each time I think, oh my this is good. The new addition (which is now the bar part) and the remodel of the old bar into the restaurant space, turned out great. The bar is very nice with a bunch of huge TVs and a seating mix of booths/high tables/bar. I'm not into video gambling but they have several of those machines.

Had my Birthday party at Sporty's !!!!! Pizza was awesome…read more.... As good as homemade !!! Others loved their burgers. Place was clean , waitstaff was kind... prices ok! They didn't rush us and that added to our good time. Nice bunch of folks at Sporty's

They just printed a new menu which I will attach. A pleasant local restaurant and bar. Service was…read morefine. The restaurant has a lot of antiques scattered around, which are fun to look at. It is one of the better restaurants in Kittson County. If you're hungry and nearby stop and enjoy your meal.

It's now "The Frog Pond" and it was a delight. There were LOTS of Halloween decorations, and the…read moreplace was clean. The waitresses were all super friendly. My chicken was perfectly cooked, and my boys both had great meals too. About the only possible negative thing to say was some crude jokes in the bathroom, but my oldest son just smirked while my youngest couldn't read them. :) Great place! Fun stop while driving between some MN State Parks out in that neck of the woods.

ALL homemade. Great prices and the food is the best! Owners are so nice. If you want to pay for…read moreAmbiance, go somewhere more expensive and food that is not as good. This place is a keeper. They have wonderful people there that go overboard to make sure you are happy with your meal. BEST PRIME RIB EVER!

The Spud Bar in Crystal, ND is as good as it gets in NE North Dakota. Every Saturday night…read morestarting at 5:30PM they grill huge steaks on a pellet fired grill that are some of the best you can find anywhere. They have walleye, breaded and fried or sauteed prawns, and a very nice salad bar. Everything is home made! If you are near that area of the state, it's worth the drive.

Re-purposed building Turning out some killer beer…read moreMiddle of nowhere This is likely the most isolated brewery in the State of Minnesota. It is very close to being the most northwestern spot in the State. You are super close to the border with Manitoba, Canada in some seriously flat land. The building was a gas station back in the day, and it shows. Have had a chance to try a couple of their beers in the Twin Cities. You know they must be good if they get distribution to a city over six hours away. Was impressed with the couple I had here at home and also impressed with what I had up there. Sours and IPA's seem to be their specialties. My two favorite styles. They are the Barrel Theory of Northern MN. Would be there constantly if it didn't require so much gas money and a hotel stay.

Stop #43 (official) on our Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour…read more Our initial impression was that of a cold reception by staff. In retrospect, they were very busy & most of the customers were locals. Once we were seated, staff warmed up & things calmed down. We did order pizza & it was tasty/ paired well with our beer options. I'd certainly come here again. It is location in a repurposed building with not much for views, but there is the option to sit outside

This place is the Gem of the North. Everything looked clean. The staff was friendly and attentive…read more I ordered the smash burger and fries which was delicious and the portions were more than I could eat. Here the very cool part is our food was delivered by robot. Yup an actual robot came out of the kitchen with our food. Loved it. We will be back. (I had the kitchen send the robot back out to take a video so there no food on it, still pretty cool)

We went there for Valentine's Day - I ordered the lobster and shrimp pasta special. Over an hour…read morelater, and after the others at my table had received & EATEN their steaks, they brought me a dish with pasta and four shrimp. No lobster. Still charged us $30 for the disappointing dish. Service was terrible - We had to get up and get our own refreshments from the bar tender. Salad bar toppings were empty and there was a problem with each of the meals our party of four got. Noone ever came to check on us after meals were delivered so issues never got resolved. Very poor.

Opened in February 2007 by a Scotland born husband and wife team who decided that this growing…read moreMennonite city needed some British influence. Located on the main drag, this cozy pub serves as one of the popular locations to grab a few drinks with your mates or dine in for a quick lunch with co-workers, and dinner with your family with more drinks in the evening. In the summer months they open up a small area on the sidewalk for your outdoor dining enjoyment. Right when you walk in, you have the bartender mixing drinks and tending to the few occupied stools at the counter and those playing darts. The hostess will gladly seat you at one of the tables along the windows or booths along the far wall in their restaurant "section". I use " " because the restaurant portion for this pub, for all ages, forms an L-shaped seating plan. The 18+ section is separated by a short black iron fence in the middle that holds a few more tables and larger booths. Sawney Beans is like any other pub with their weekday Pub Grub specials. One of the favorites is Tuesday for Pub Poutinerie Night - How Canadian of them ;) Another favorite are the Irish Nachos (Waffle fries, loaded with tomatoes, jalapenos, green onions and cheese with the option of adding chicken or beef for an extra charge) It's a small kitchen so they have a lunch menu that changes at 5pm for dinner. The lunch menu is small and not really British authentic but when i'm craving their delicious Chicken Quesadillas, this is the time to get them. Their dinner menu features more British Pub eating with titles like: - Bangers and Mash - Roast Beef dinner with Yorkshire Puddings - Shepherd's Pie - London's Burning Burger (ok not authentic but still yummy with a little heat) For a sweet tooth my favorite is: - Sticky Toffee Pudding with vanilla ice cream Another interesting option would be their deep fried Mars bar The bar serves up a variety of British ales as well as some domestic bottles. There's a decent wine list and a variety of British mixed cocktails and ciders. My personal favorite - Cider and Blackcurrent (Floundry Cider with a shot of Blackcurrent cordial) Two glasses in and I'm walking home feeling warm and tingly from my head to my toes! Steinbach, once a dry town, has succumbed to the British invasion and given the residents and surrounding communities a great place to eat and wet their whistles. For more info and pictures visit: http://www.sawneybeans.ca

The food was good. But I didn't care for the ambience. It's a small restaurant and you feel it…read moreimmediately. It's very dark. The first time I went we were put in a booth that had higher wallsand I felt very claustrophobic. The second time I went I went with a group of 8 and felt like they could barely accommodate us. It was very tight. We barely fit. Go elsewhere if you are more than 4 people. The other thing is that the music can be pretty loud. But it is supposed to be a pub. So that can be expected. The food tastes good but with higher prices, I would rather go elsewhere where I don't feel like a sardine.

Never disappointed. Great evening dining. Great lunch…read moreideas. Always something different with their daily specials. With two chefs on staff the quality of food more than makes up for what it lacks in atmosphere. Craft beers and a good selection of wine and spirits is available to enhance your dining experience. All this and a great $3.99 breakfast if you're looking for a place to start your day off right.

Food was great, service was great, the ambience was great as well. The wooden beams look amazing,…read morethe big windows make it feel very open and inviting.

Great place! Met the owner "Bob" while riding through! Gave me a tour of the place! Nice guy!read more

Love this bar and I love my Pain Reliever jacket. Good times with Ella! Hope to be back this summer!read more

First night in town and we needed a nice cold one to unwind…read more We headed to this bar/tiki bar/gambling room/pool bar. You name it. They got it. They have 16 beers on tap, and 8 of them were different versions of Budweiser. Damn they like their Budweiser out here. I just can't drink it. Call me a beer snob, but I refuse to drink piss water. They have the typical bar food here, and all pretty decent. Nothing to phone home about though. But when you're hungry and need a nice cold beer, this place will hit the spot. They also have some live music on some nights and I remember singing along to some old Neil Diamond's song. The outdoor seating is nice and when the weather cooperates, I suggest sitting outside. It just almost feels like home...

Good wings, burnt ends, (I usually ask for light sauce) and pattymelt. Great service! One of our…read moreusual lunch spots and when we have family in town.