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    Fort Saloon

    4.6 (11 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Burgers
    Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Pulled pork with cheesy hash browns.
    Constantin M.

    Whoa pony! It's been a while since I've run my jibs about a decent feed wagon. I spent the entire 2018 summer getting mediocre meals. Nothing dangerous, just nothing adventurous. But, now I gotta tell my brothers and sisters here about a decent feed wagon right down the road in ye old tun of Abercrombie, North Dakota. Abercrombie is known for its old frontier fortress, Fort Abercrombie, a.k.a. "The Gateway to the West". If you move your timeline forward a bunch of decades, you get another reason to stop in to this little apple: Brandon's Fort Saloon. First off, I gotta make a declaration. I picked Brandon's Fort Saloon solely because I read a brutally scathing review of this particular feed trough. This individual was so malcontented that she felt the need to incorporate profanities and vulgarities in her little essay. But this dude ain't born yesterday. I've been to some scrubby digs and I ain't ever had a reason to dress the boys down like that. A good fight is still a good fight, so I grabbed my bouncer-sized buddy and headed for the fort. Let's move this along... My compadre and I ride into Abercrombie long after the sun went down. It's easy to spot the saloon from all the way across town. It's got a deep parking lot and that's a good sign. To the untrained eye, Brandon's Fort Saloon is gonna look like any one of a hundred of these small town bars. Old, sun-faded signs. Unassuming exterior. A bunch of pickup trucks out front. But, ol' Brandon's got himself an edge. The Fort Saloon has a hash slinger who immigrated up here to the Nordic Nation from Oklahoma, y'know, the Far South of the Midwest. Appropriately named "Okie", this pit boss works his magic like the Que'minatti. Shufflin' over the threshold, we walked into a cozy, little joint with a bunch of people smilin' and laughin', sports screens, and over their thumpin' Bose PA, some generous soul had queued up a bunch of classic rock tunes. God bless 'em! We squeezed into a couple seats in the back and straight away, the big boss of Brandon's Fort Saloon threw a couple pub gazettes in our face. Brandon dropped some truth about the kitchen specials and locked me in on their pulled pork sandwich. What did ol' Brandon say? Lemme tell ya! ...11 imperial ounces of richly-smoked, heavenly-juicy, BBQ pork on a fresh, frontier-sized, toasted sandwich bun. On the side, I opted for the legendary Fort Saloon cheesy hash browns... Brother, that sounds like a meal. Now, I gotta tell you guys what it's like dealing with the boss. Ol' Brandon threw in some largesse. Ah yeah, he knew if we got a little taste of some other offerings, we would be back. Based on the order alone, my return was assured, but the boss man took care to make sure we knew what we were getting into when we rode back into town. If you know me, you know I dig me a good BBQ joint. They are hard to come by, particularly in these parts, but I have patronized some very good ones. So, I was anxiously awaiting delivery. When Brandon stopped by to drop off the goods, my jaw dropped a little. Good Lord, that was a huge sandwich! Delicately cooked pork with a drizzle of their own BBQ sauce and a pile of coleslaw. Cheesy taters on the side. I'll admit a bit of trepidation, cuz I'm not a fan of adulterated BBQ. One of my rules is that I should be the one to add condiments to the meat. However, ol' Okie did such an amazing job that I knew I had to try it his way. I was not disappointed at all. Big bonus that the sandwich was so huge I was able to enjoy about half of the pulled pork, plain, as God intended. Okie is the man! Thank Providence for the horse trails between Oklahoma and North Dakota! Listen guys, you ain't gonna do wrong by stoppin' in to Brandon's Fort Saloon. Real nice folks in that town and service as good as any silver can buy. Brandon is easily one of the friendliest hosts I have had the pleasure of meeting. I'll admit that on the menu it looks like your wallet is going to take a little bruisin', but stay in formation for the payoff. Your tastebuds are gonna find a little piece o' paradise. Now, if you get there and agree with all my runnin' on, here. Let your server have a little taste, too. Abercrombie ain't right next to the ol' gold depository and the rent don't just fall from the sky. If you can afford the oats to get there, you can throw in a couple sugar cubes, too. Let 'em know you care. Don't forget to tell your friends about Abercrombie. If you let 'em know about a place like Brandon's Fort Saloon, they are gonna know that you are thinkin' about 'em deep down in that warm and fuzzy heart of yours. Ride safe and be awesome! P.S. The prime rib is on the to-do list. Great stuff!

    Schmidt Haus
    Sean E.

    Cold Schmidt's are a great compliment to the backyard, twice-cooked, smoke burger. The jalapeño poppers are packed with stadium nacho cheese, the cheese curds perfectly fried, and the tots toasted to totfection. If you order the California Burger you've got your best chance at a non-fried, non-pickled vegetable. No, it's not an avocado, but the lettuce and tomato should hit the spot. The service was super friendly, and they were very accommodating for a large group. The ambience definitely has that local Fort Saloon flair. If you run out of gas you might be able to score some at the bar, but hold back the wooden nickel until the gas shows up. If you're in the area and looking for something to eat, grab your drinking hat and a bottle of tums and keep your eye on the smoke barreling into the bar, your burger's almost done.

    Pecan smoked Prime Rib. Wow never thought I'd find this here. It's worth the effort to get here.
    doug d.

    Pecan smoked prime rib outstanding. This place is packed because of the great food! Out of the way but packed with locals. Service was great. The owner was at our table many times during the evening.

    Lori R.

    Love THE FORT ! It's turned into a nice little local restaurant / bar. Locals gather - owners circulate and make sure you are happy with your food & drinks . They have daily food specials ( not just the typical bar deep fried snacks) this is real food cooked to order - steaks , pork chops, burgers, sandwiches etc & their salad bar is nice - not big but well stocked & fresh! They are friendly & TVs have the sport games playing . We are local, stopped in just to check them out & we've been back a couple times with great experiences each time. Friendly staff - great place!

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    Rusty Nail Burger and Beer Bar - The tap selection.

    Rusty Nail Burger and Beer Bar

    4.5(44 reviews)
    49.8 mi
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    This is such a fun spot in Battle Lake. Recently rebranded Little Bar & Grill this cozy corner…read morespot is serving up apps, sandwiches, burgers and plates with hometown TLC. Club sandwich, burgers are amazing and they have great beer on tap, sodas and mixed drinks. Their staff is super friendly and coached up a guy who wasn't a local as it was packed with people from the area!

    In town for a long weekend and asked some locals on where to eat for dinner and the Rusty Nail was…read morementioned multiple times. It was a fun little find with good food. It gives off the vibe of a sports bar but also a place to sit and have a casual meal. The fried pickles came out hot and crispy and they were wonderful! Even after sitting and munching on them after 5 minutes the ones that were still in the basket were still warm. The PB+J burger was amazing! It has a nice little kick with every bite you took. It had the perfect amount of spicy that wasn't too overwhelming. The BBQ wings were also very good! Cooked to perfection and had the perfect amount of sauce on them. The cheese balls were really good but had too much cheese in each bite you took. The cheese balls were also much larger than what we were thinking they were going to be. Roughly the size of a golf ball. The service was splendid. There was one waiter and bartender working while we ate but you wouldn't have guessed that by how fast our drinks and food came out. Our waiter was very attentive and checked in on us, while waiting on every other table in the building. If you are passing through town this is definitely a place to try out!

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    Rusty Nail Burger and Beer Bar - View from the balcony.

    View from the balcony.

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    Sunlite Bar & Grill

    4.3(16 reviews)
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    Today, my son and I had lunch here after finding a troll and golden rabbit statue in the woods…read more They were out of Elk Burgers, and they no longer have the Wild Burger with the t-shirt. We sat outside, as there was a nice view of the lake. Put your elbows on a menu, or you'll burn your arms on the metal table. Ordered maple syrup burger and subbed salad for fries. There wasn't much maple syrup and a tiny bit of bacon. I removed the lower bun also. Beef Burgers are fresh and are 1/3#. Bison and Elk are smaller at 1/4 # and frozen. Service was a little spotty. No check-in after we ate or refills of water. Needed to go inside to pay. They do charge 3% to use a credit card, which is not disclosed anywhere. I paid in cash anyway. There is much better food and value compared to Sandbar. Better views, too.

    My family and I were visiting DL to visit our son, who recently moved here for a job. We decided to…read moretry Saturday supper at the Sunlight Bar & Grill. We ordered different burgers and wings, and they were excellent. The burgers were cooked to order, wings were good, and the fries were excellent. Shout out to Abby, our server, who was professional, attentive, and kind. The place has a great "Up North" vibe with an awesome view of the lake. Prices were fair, and bathrooms were clean and updated. BONUS: several gluten-free options including pizza and buns.

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    Sunlite Bar & Grill - Lake view. Metal table is hot on a sunny day.

    Lake view. Metal table is hot on a sunny day.

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    The Wild Burger - 1 pound of meat. 1/3 lb Elk Patty - 1/3 lb Bison Patty - 1/3 Beef Patty

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