Next time you're out West of the Twin Cities you have got to stop in and try @irontapmn located in…read moredowntown Waconia, MN. This place is so quaint on the outside but buzzin' on the inside. Super cool vibes, excellent service and delicious food!!! They offer tons of craft beer on tap and great looking craft cocktails. I cannot wait to go back in the summer to enjoy their rooftop and patio seating areas! We started with the fried pickle rollups and they were super good. Great panko crust offered a nice crunch. I'm not a big ground mustard fan so pro tip is to order them with ranch (obvi). :) The walleye sandwich was also really good! I could have used a tad more tartar sauce on the bun but that's just me. The fish also had a delicious crunch to it and was very meaty. Once again, always get the fries w da ranch as a side. The sleeper here was the adult mac n cheese. Stacked with bbq pulled pork, poblano peppers, onions and more, this thing was killer! I always say if you see max w cavatappi noodles you know it's going to be and this was right there. The BBQ cheese sauce was super creamy and not overpowering. This dish was !!! Take a drive to visit Iron Tap out west in Waconia and you can thank me later!!

My husband has been eyeing this restaurant during last visits to my sister's house. We finally…read moretried it this time. Service was quick and good. My martini flight was tasty. The blue cheese dressing on the salad was great! We liked the pulled pork sandwich however it kind of lacked flavor. It needed more salt or something. We asked for a side of BBQ sauce to "kick it up a notch" but the sauce was lacking too. The sweet potato fries were really good. All in all, we would eat here again.

If you are planning on eating here I would strongly suggest placing reservations. We did not have…read morereservations but were able to get on the list and waited about 30-40 minutes. There isn't much for seating while you are waiting but you can go grab a drink at the bar while you wait. We dined in during their Jingle Bar and the atmosphere was very festive for the Holiday Season. We would strongly suggest going during then if you are in town during the event just to experience the atmosphere. Our food was good and every bite was delicious. Our only complaint was we were seated relatively close to the live singer (they were very good) so we couldn't have a conversation without yelling, but we were also sitting in the "bar" side of the restaurant so I don't think it would have mattered.

We had a mixed experience overall. Our waiter was absolutely incredible-attentive, friendly, and on…read moretop of everything. He handled every issue professionally, and I would absolutely request him again. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the service. I ordered the watermelon salmon salad, but it arrived without the salmon, so they had to bring it out separately after the fact. The chicken dish was the standout of the meal, it was flavorful and cooked really well. The sea bass was just okay and didn't leave much of an impression. The steak was cooked well to the requested temperature, but it lacked seasoning and could have used a lot more flavor. The service and views as we sat outside is what would bring me back, but the kitchen has some room for improvement. Great staff, average food.

I looooove this place man!!! Great food and friendly staff!!!! Very wheelchair friendly!read more

First time at Garage Bar & Bowl in downtown Waconia on First St. We visited late afternoon on New…read moreYear's Day and they seemed a bit under staffed but everyone was friendly and made the wait tolerable. They comped us our first game because of some technical issues and we used the time we were waiting to partake in some very good cheese curds from the happy hour menu. After bowling we had dinner - a Mega-roni pizza, a VooDoo burger, and a Garage BYO bacon burger. Probably the best bowling ally food I have had. The server told me about their Sunday BYO Bloody Mary Bar - sounded awesome and may have to come back to check it out.

Food was really GOOD! Sauces were amazing. Hours are pretty limited- We learned quickly to make…read morea reservation. Yeah, they are that popular and worth it. Ended up sitting at the bar, which is fine, we're bar folks. But let's talk about the chairs, which I know seems an odd thing to write about. SOMEONE FINALLY GOT IT RIGHT! These chairs were like sitting at home; in fact, the whole place felt like you were at home. It was our first time there, and we felt like we were at home. The only downside was that bar service was a bit slow, but the guy was really friendly, so I wouldn't call it a complaint, but I just like my refills faster. I was looking around the energy in the room was fantastic. OH AND COME HUNGRY or ready to share a plate of food- they are not messing around - I will be back,, WORTH THE DRIVE

It's a very rustic feel inside the restaurant. Very cute outdoorsy feel outside where they hold…read morelive bands. The parking lot isn't finished so you park on gravel. We got the brisket which was super soft- all I could taste was salt. No real seasonings. Same goes for the pork burnt ends and the pork ribs. Their sauce was pretty much vinegar and sugar. If you want spice bring your own. The baked beans were runny and soupy. The potato salad was interesting: had dill in it. The ginger slaw was ok. Service was ok.

Typical biker bar but with pretty good food. I would say the customers are pretty nice there too.read more

Best Burgers! Great Patio! Awesome staff! Best place to…read moregather in Mayer! Enjoy great music, food and bike runs too!

This was a night out with my teen kids--nice evening so we sat on the patio. Patio chairs were…read morecomfortable and there was ample shade. Parking wasn't great because there was a wedding reception on-site. I ordered the Goddess Bowl, the kids got a burger and Alfredo with Steak. My bowl came out without the modification I requested, the kids loved their meals, and the service was friendly with few small delays. Great view, nice outdoor dining, laidback atmosphere; overall a great first time experience for us.

Not celiac disease friendly at all! The wait staff and on…read moreduty manager had zero understanding of celiac disease and cross contamination issues. Needing to eat gluten free for celiac disease is not a lifestyle choice, this is a medical condition. Gluten CANNOT be eaten by someone with celiac disease without there being a SEVERE medical reaction. The staff was ambivalent and condescending. Please train and educate your staff. This was a disappointing and frustrating experience at this restaurant. This location is not celiac disease friendly at all.

The dry rub wings are no longer legendary...fries are meh...garlic cheese bread is tasted like…read morepaste... No longer a place to eat!!!

This is a solid small town bar, just West of the high rent Excelsior area. Nice selection of beers,…read morefriendly staff and classic dive bar ambiance. The 10" cauliflower crust pizza with sausage and peperoni was heaped with cheese and the crust was great. Burger is double patty and serviceable, but won't knock your socks off. Great value for the dollar.

Really, really yummy food! Both the short rib sandwich and the steak frites were solid! The Shirley…read moretemples were good and use actual grenadine (we think). Everything tasted super fresh, very good, very light side salads but refreshing. Good portions, and nice utensils, plates, cups, napkins, I also really liked that they gave us our drinks and the cans with leftover soda. Service was really good and a nice server, nice host and nice people. Very sweet kind, and patient with the table next to us who was being very picky ! Our server was Ryan and they were great Very clean, nice location, very very nice interior. Clean bathrooms too!

Cute little joint right off of highway 7 in Saint Boni! Their food is fresh, innovative, and…read moredelicious. It's a relatively small space and you can call to make reservations which is recommended as they are always pretty busy! My breakfast sandwich was really really good but the potato's were honestly incredible. The crisp they got on the outside while remaining soft on the inside was perfect! The farro salad was also so so so tasty. I highly recommend. It was the perfect mix of textures and flavors. Don't miss this spot if passing through the area!