I stopped in on a trip up for my St Cloud Trifecta visits. The beer was good and the tap room…read morecomfortable. I had a small flight of Dark Addiction, Lemon Fresh and Maibock. Also picked up a tacker sign for friends. None of the beers wowed me but they certainly weren't bad. Definitely worth the stop if yo're in the area, cheers.

Quick trip to a cute college town brought me to this fun place to grab a drink! I gravitate more…read moretowards sour beers and was happy to see they had an orange pineapple one which was a delight! Plenty of other options as well if you're not into that type. Literally a wall full! Staff was friendly and the ultimate win was indoor and outdoor seating. Friday's are a bit busier so try and get their earlier if you want a good seat and parking spot. Otherwise plenty of standing areas as well. Wish I would have bought a crawler to go! Will be back! Another bonus was the food truck outside if you want a quick bite with your drink!

We had family visiting from Oklahoma and spent the day in Mille Lacs. We were starving on our way…read moreback to Elk River and decided to stop in at Rough-Cut. The Saturday prime rib special was one of the deciding factors. Within the first few minutes, we learned that they were completely sold out [mind you it was before 7pm]. The two biggest disappointments were service, or lack thereof, and the amount of time it took for our order to be filled. For context, after ordering, we waited over 45 minutes for our food to be served. And when it did come, it was luke warm and not served at the same time. My husband was nearly done with his meal before I received mine. While completely outside the control of Rough-Cut, we sat, very, very hungry listening to some loud mouth drunk talking about how many girls his friend "banged". Mind you....we were sitting on the restaurant side, not the bar side. Just added to an already bad experience. Rough-Cut needs more and higher quality wait staff and a smaller menu that they can actually fill. Timely and of quality. For extra context, the dining room was busy, but we did not wait to sit down and there were open tables the entire time we were there. My recommendation for those traveling along 169 ....keep going. Sorry!

Second visit- still awesome! Had the Cheese Blocks, wing basket, and the Outlaw Burger. Our server,…read moreBrenda, was fast, helpful, and pleasant.

Great stop on our way through to head to the cabin. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great…read moreoptions to choose from-

Very nice updated building for the Milaca area. Milaca Liquor has a wide variety of micro brews and…read morehas a mix and match six pack special, that allows you to try different brews. Don't worry they are fully stocked with your typical best sellers of beer, wine and hard alcohol and of course all the mixes that go with them. They have the best selection and stock in the area, so when your ready to get your party on stop in here and stock up.

Stopped here for a drink before dinner next door…read more Our friends were already seated and so we didn't get served for a while by our server- Tried their pornstar martini- it wasn't a classic one as they added aperol to the drink which gave it a slight bitter taste It's a big place and they have music at 7pm- cool place to have a drink if in the area

First of all, sit at the bar. Find Issac. Order a delicious cocktail from him - you won't be…read moredisappointed. Next: order pierogis. If there is more than one of you, order two of them, so you don't end up stabbing each other with your forks trying to stuff them in your mouths as fast as possible. After that, it's dealer's choice. Highly recommend anything that involves the chicken or the pickled red onions, but the sausages are yummy also. Only complaint: BRING BACK THE ORIGINAL HOUSE PICKLE RECIPE

Fish fry day! We met family here for lunch today and ordered the fish special. I enjoyed the fish…read moreit had a nice light batter and tasted very good. Got tater tots as side, husband got the fries, coleslaw was good. We really could have shared a meal we brought home enough for lunch/dinner tomorrow. Would suggest Smokey's fish.

The moment you walk in the door you're enthralled by the smell of smoked meat!…read more We had 3 different kinds of the wings- plain, gold sauce & buffalo! Some of the best wings I've had. The combo of smoked & grilled = perfection. The brisket cheesesteak was massive & brisket is full of flavor. The atmosphere Is what you expect from a classic bbq spot. We had a great experience & the quality & prices are on point.

This brewery never fails to be spectacularly fabulous!! Who I consider one of the Top Brewers in…read morethe state brews here. Sunken Ship is family owned and what a fantastically fun and kind family it is! Sunken Ship is a bit of a jaunt from the cities, but I assure you it is worth the drive and will not disappoint! I say "I love when a brewery has a Theme & run's w it." Sunken Ship was a former boat repair business so I assume that's how they gathered some of the decor: nets, boat lights, etc and the beer names are mostly nautical. It's a big, spacious tap room w a mix of standard & pub height tables. Fun selection of merch. They welcome your pooches and have plenty of space for them. Sunken Ship is a top notch destination brewery. They've had numerous medal winning beers since they opened a few years ago...go on.... stop In for a couple and chat up the friendly beertender/likely an owner. Thanks Sunken Ship for the always delicious beers and seltzers in a comfortably inviting space while I have a delightful conversation w a family member or two, cheers!

This was our first time to Sunken Ship, and we really had a great time!…read more The staff and owner that were on-site were super friendly (as was the brewery dog!). The beer was delicious and just what we needed in our trip. The space was great and offered many seating options, with a great breezeway. We will definitely be back!

Whenever I'm visiting my family in Minnesota and I don't have time to hit all my favorite breweries…read moreI just come here. They have all the latest and greatest craft beers. You can check in beers on Untapped until your heart content. Don't like buying a whole bottle of Surly's barrel aged beer. Well just get a couple of ounces then move onto your next style. I'm a fan of pay by the ounce and considering the tap list you can't go wrong here. So many new Minnesota and Wisconsin breweries on tap at The Rusty Bumblebee. 5 stars

Wanted to come for a tap takeover of one of our fave breweries. Not sure if that was the cause of…read morethe place being packed or if it's always like that, but it was nuts. Fun concept with over 30 taps to try. They are all serve yourself. You get a tap card and them go fill up your glasses. There is a limit on how much you can have within a time frame, which is nice that they don't want you to leave intoxicated. It also appears there is a small menu for food, but we never got that far. Would like to come back if I'm in the area, but maybe not on a tap release night, as it was difficult to find a place to sit and enjoy your beverage.

Great food- chill was good. You can't go wrong with burgers. Pizza hits the spot too. Service was…read moregreat. ( beats most places in Minneapolis). I'd highly recommend it to anyone local or out of town.

The only reason it got 4.5 stars is due to the watery ranch. The cup brought to us was very watered…read moredown. The chili was real good. They aren't kidding when they say it's meaty. It had a kick but not too much. The chunks of meat were like meatball size. Got the Texan burger and man was that good. It's a heart attack on a plate but had the kitchen sink on top AND on the bottom of the burger. Fries, onion rings, onions, and sauces. Yum. Oh and two cheeses. Yum. The fries were also amazing and just the way I like it. Not too crispy not too soft. This place is such a gem and if you blink while driving you'll miss it. Just make a U turn ...safely and go back if ya do.

This place is constantly making great brews and it is so fun to watch them grow…read more My personal favorite is the s'mores beer which is usually seasonal so if you're lucky enough to grab a glass, growler, or crowler don't hesitate! Duck pond staple is a favorite as well! Worth the stop in rain, shine, warm, cold, any time of day! Staff is friendly and the snack options are tasty. You won't regret it.

Really love this little spot in Brainerd. They have a lot of really great varieties of beer, and…read moreeven some unique ones. They now also produce THC seltzers. My absolute favorite is their jalapeño crème ale, and I don't even really like spice, but it just has a great flavor making me think fresh cut peppers. Their staff is always friendly and knowledgeable, and they have a great little merch spot. We stock up whenever we have the chance!