Good flavors and smokiness, price and quantity I would say is on the lighter side…read more Overall good and will be back to test it out again.

Great sports bar option in what used to be the old bowling alley in downtown Lakeville. What makes…read moreit a great sports bar? A huge outdoor patio for when the weather is nice and a big inside with plenty of seating so you don't have to fight over a table when it's busy, which game day always is. They have a good selection of sandwiches and other bar bites and plenty of drink optikns. We enjoyed the ones that we tried. To highlight, the Dill Pickle Dip was out of this world good. Basically a pickle roll in dip form and oh so good. Not sold on just that dip? You can get a platter with salsa and other options too. Great item to munch on while drinking beer and watching sports. Definitely on my list when the guys and I are looking for a place to crash and watch the Vikings or Goofers.

Very relaxed place for a beer right on the river in Northfield. Great patio in the summer and…read moregreat view year round. No food options but good music. Overall, good hang out.

I went to the Contented Cow on a Friday evening after visiting a nearby apple orchard. This place…read morewas a great hidden local spot. It was not too busy and we all ordered drinks from the bar. All our drinks were tasty and well made. In addition to the tasty drinks all the bartenders were speedy and professional. The contented cow offered indoor and outdoor seating, a pool table, and a dart board. We chose to play a couple games of pool and had a great time. I love when restaurants provide some entertainment!

My wife and I have been here twice now. This place is in that category of you do not want to give a…read morereview for them because then there will be more of a wait the next time we go, which will be soon. We were there for breakfast two different times. First time, I had the lobster eggs Benedict and it was fantastic. The second time I had a short rib, Benedict which was equally amazing. My wife and I fell in love with the staff here. They were great, and Sarah, Mike the GM, Lyndsey and her sister Liv, were just great people to get to know more. The ambience is fantastic and we will claim a certain booth that we've now had twice. It's called the Better Half because they are the wives of another business nearby but I will say, having experienced both, the Better Half is better.

Yum, yum, yum. Gosh, these guys are good…read more We went with a group of five for Sunday brunch/lunch, and everyone liked their food and drinks. My wife and I have been here many times, and there's a reason we keep coming back. That said, not everything is perfect. The food here is consistently great. I could go into more detail, but we've had so many different dishes over the years that it's hard to list them all. For my own notes, I had the Short Rib Melt this time and absolutely loved it. I wanted more! The Burrata Bruschetta was amazing too. It was way too expensive for only four small slices of toast, but it was delicious. We've also really enjoyed their French Toast in the past, along with several other menu items. The cheesy hashbrowns are usually amazing, but there were something off about ours this time. Maybe we just got a bad batch...? Their coffee drinks are also very good. A few people at our table ordered lattes and said they were much better than an average latte. They were also very large. One thing that's both good and bad is that they change and rotate their menu fairly often. On the plus side, you can visit and try something new that you may not have seen there before. On the downside, some of our favorite dishes are no longer on the menu, which can be disappointing. The same thing seems to happen with their specials and deals. They used to have a Smashburger special, one day of the week, but I don't think that's offered anymore. I also remember several other specials they used to run that are no longer available. There have been a few times when that has kept us from visiting. Their hours are also weird at times, so I strongly recommend checking the hours on their website before making plans. They may not be open when you expect them to be. For example, we've wanted to go there for dinner several times on a Monday or Tuesday, but they aren't open. Kitchen closes early several other days. It was extremely busy when we arrived around 10:50 to 11:00 a.m. on a Sunday. We were honestly surprised by how packed it was, and there was a wait for a table. Just an FYI if you're planning to visit during a busy brunch time. Also, in case the owner is reading this, using AI-generated images on your website and inside the restaurant is a massive turnoff. I don't want to see AI-generated artwork on a restaurant's website or hanging inside the restaurant itself. That is an easy star deduction for me. The design and style of the restaurant are really nice. It has more of an open concept setup, so it can get a little loud, but for some reason it never seems to get as loud as you might expect. If you go during a slower time, it can be very relaxing. Overall, I really like the look and feel of the restaurant. I feel like I say this in 95% of my Yelp reviews at this point, but I'm going to keep saying it. The prices aren't great, especially compared with the portion sizes. I won't spend too much time on this, but if you're looking for a budget-friendly restaurant, this probably isn't the place. The service was mostly great. They were clearly very busy, but our waiter never refilled my water, and he didn't come back often enough for me to ask. He also didn't know what soups they had for the day, and instead of offering to go check, he just said he "didn't know" and my friend ordered something else for their side. Not a huge deal, but maybe a coachable moment. Since the restaurant was so packed, it also took quite a while to get our food and drinks. That was understandable considering how busy they were, but it's worth knowing if you're in a hurry. Overall, we really love The Better Half. The food is great, the coffee drinks are better than average, the restaurant has a nice and relaxing atmosphere, the staff is friendly, and there's usually something new to try. The higher prices, weird hours, rotating menu, discontinued specials, AI-generated artwork, and occasional slow service keep it from being perfect, but the great food and overall experience will keep us coming back, just not as often as some other places.

Came here around 2 on a Saturday and it was pretty empty, only 2 other tables were there. After…read moreabout 25 min the restaurant completely emptied out! I was kind of surprised that no one was there on a Saturday afternoon! Our waiter was also the bartender and was pretty fast. We ordered apps and drinks right away and they came out quickly! We later ordered our meal and it seemed to take a bit longer. Everything came out as ordered and delicious!! This place seems like I would be a lively brew hall, there are arcade games, board games and darts. We must have just come on an off day.

Farm town brew hall is one of my favorite stops for date nights! When my husband and I lived closer…read moreto town we used to come once a week but now we try our best to stop in when we can with living on the other side of Minnesota. We always enjoy our chit chats with the man GARY! Honestly he was the reason we came back so often, super knowledgeable on the beers they have on tap and on what foods pair best. He's always been super friendly and engages well with the customer but also keeps on his tasks throughout the night! 10/10!

I almost don't want to share my feedback as we had the most delicious dinner ever!!! Dont want…read morethis place to become even more well loved and populated. Went here last night to celebrate my own and my daughter's birthday. Our waiter was fantastic! The atmosphere as always is top notch too. We started with the most delicious pop overs, only complaint would be they should be priced in a group of 4 instead of charging $4.00 for one more. I had the parmesan walleye, OMG best walleye I have ever had, the waiter said it was also his favorite item on the menu. My fiancé had the minute chicken and it was enough to feed I think 3 people easily. My granddaughter ordered a burger from the kids menu and she even raved how nummy, I tasted and it must agree best burger ever. Since we were there for 2 birthdays we each got a birthday dessert and they were also plentiful and flavorful, I had bread pudding and my daughter had chocolate ganache. I am so excited to be moving to Lakeville next month so we can frequent this place more often, I want to try everything on the menu, we saw some pot pies get delivered to table next to us and they looked fabulous too!!! Good job Garys!

Back happily back! Yummy drinks food service is like times gone by professional super friendly…read morelovely people who truly care about your experience

Solid spot. Decent food. Great bevvys. Great bartender. They have SO many events and ways to get…read morepeople involved which is cool. Way more than any bar you'd find up in the cities and better prices too. Big fan. They also have an AWESOME looking patio. I'll be back for that but it was a little chilly for my liking when I was there so I stayed inside instead

Hey mark, the same thing happened to me. I ordered a burger for my dog, because it was her…read morebirthday, and it never came. The jukebox broke, took my money, and was weird. I went to the bathroom, and it was bad. The toilet didn't flush and 2 people walked in on me, including my waiter. She was not that good either. She forgot me honey mustard and was a liar

Great food and friendly staff good prices. And wide variety of food…read moreitems!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!++!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Example of a mom and pop Bar and Grill, located to near by Lake Mazaska. Nothing fancy about the…read morebuilding or location. What draws me is the great burgers, the onion rings, the fries, and the friendly staff! They do their best to make your stop a great experience! The prices are reasonable! I have made many visits to this place and have been rewarded with a very good experience each time.

We love this coffeeshop where you can tuck into a corner and read or play a game or chat with a…read morefriend... or have a meeting for work. All around great spot. And the coffee and food is delicious. Service is always friendly.

Every time I come in I am greeted with a smile, food and coffee are excellent and the fireplace…read moresetting is very comforting.