Did I just get a top 5 smashy out of a gas station? Wonderful quality and a great burger sauce…read more Far exceeded my expectations but I knew the backstory on the place so I wasn't comparing it to a gas station grab and go. Will certainly consider this spot anytime I am in the area. A+

The food just needs to be improved! I went there pretty hungry for lunch and ended up super…read moredisappointed the food barely eatable. I received an extremely greasy chili dog (the bottom of the bun was stained orange as if it was literally just sitting in grease, I had to tear the entire bottoms off. The chili was COMPLETELY flavorless with a non meat like chew, thats really as far as I can explain that one. It was like there, but tasted and disintegrated as if it wasn't. As well as, everything generally just came out as if it had been sitting around, it was cold and a bit stale. I also ordered a "THE FARMER" from their breakfast menu, and though this was better and a little fresher, the potatoes were still cold and mostly uneatable. So, inna nutshell I haven't tried everything, but this isn't the first time a meal I've had from there came out subpar. Price to quality food ratio id have to rate it like a 2-3, the hotdog was 8 dollars and "the farmer" was around 13-14. With that in mind, to have points where I am genuinely STRUGGLING through my meal is crazy. I would have to rate my overall experience between a 3 - 4 outta 10. If you don't mind a cool store and a gamble check it out !

I cannot recommend this place enough. Being from Minnesota originally and eating at this restaurant…read moreso many times what I can tell you is they're consistency is never off. It's always delicious. Make sure you get something from the rotisserie chicken menu because their food with the chicken always hits hard. Cajun chicken pasta is always one of my strong go to... But honestly everything is tasty there. It's a suburb of the Twin Cities and so you know the people and staff are extremely friendly. Your water glass will never go empty nor will your cocktail glass. The restaurant has aviation decor which makes it fun and whimsical. I highly recommend if you're anywhere near this place to go try it it's very affordable, very good service, and like I said it's consistent and it's excellence and taste. Great place to catch up with friends and just have a wonderful dinner with your significant other

Lunch specials always welcome. Chose a walleye sandwich with Cole slaw today, even though I usually…read morechoose rotisserie chicken dishes! Parker took good care of me. Prompt and friendly service always and I'll be back!

We visited Granite City in Eagan for their Valentine's Day four-course special, and overall it…read moreturned out to be a very positive experience and a good value. The restaurant has a bar-and-grill atmosphere, which makes sense given the brewery focus. It felt lively but still comfortable for a holiday dinner, and the menu offered several appealing choices both for the special and on the regular menu. We started with shrimp, which was cooked properly and had a good texture--firm and enjoyable without any rubbery or off-putting qualities. The French onion soup was a comforting course and fit the meal well. For the main, I ordered the burger, which was solid and satisfying. While not flashy, it was well prepared and enjoyable. A standout side was the sweet potato fries, which were exceptionally crisp with just the right amount of salt--easily some of the best I've had in a while. The dessert rounded out the meal nicely and completed the four-course experience. Nothing during the meal disappointed me; everything we had was good and well executed. Service was pleasant and professional. Our server was friendly and attentive, though the kitchen timing was a bit slow. We did notice that a few tables seated after us received their food sooner, but it wasn't enough to detract significantly from the overall experience. At $69 for a four-course Valentine's Day meal, the special felt like a good deal, offering variety and solid quality without feeling overpriced. Overall, Granite City delivered a comfortable, enjoyable holiday dinner with reliable food and good value.

My friend and I dove into the two-for-twenty-five deal like value dining champions. We kicked…read morethings off with appetizers, and I chose the cheesy chicken tortilla cup -- which honestly delivered exactly what it promised: cheese, chicken, and a cup-like situation. Solid start. Then came my entrée, the Mediterranean chicken. And let me tell you... those tomatoes were not behaving. They tasted like they took a wrong turn on the way from the garden and picked up some strange personality along the way. They looked sad and faded like they'd just been told their vacation got canceled. The rest of the dish tried its best, but the tomatoes were such little troublemakers that the whole thing landed at a 5/10 for me. Not bad, not great, just "yeah... that happened." They took our order and they delivered our food just fine. Prompt. I think the ambiance is decent there, although it would be nice not to get seated in the middle of the room.

I came here for a work going away happy hour. It has a great elevated towny vibe. Casual, but still…read morepretty nice inside. We got several plates of apps - boneless and bone-in wings, some fried cheese curds (because...MN), and some kind of cheese dip with toasted pita bread wedges. The apps all were solid, no complaints at all. The server was nice and efficient in getting waves of drinks for us - all over the map from cocktails to wines to beers. No mistakes, either. The drinks were great - all good all around. This is a great spot for happy hour, get togethers with friends, etc. Loads of parking outside, too.

The Mother's Day Brunch was INCREDIBLE. Not surprising, the place was packed. In spite of the large…read morecrowd, the service was impeccable. There were several varieties of eggs, bacon, the tastiest sausage I've ever eaten, a few varieties of hashbrowns, several different meats, mac and cheese, fruits, pastries. It was delightful!

The crab cakes were very good, freshly made and delicious. The lobster roll was also very good. The…read morechocolate cake was HUGE and looked very good, but I will have to come back for that.

I've been to the Bloomington location and that is WAY better than this one…read more.. There is plenty of parking and it is close to off the highway, so decent location. Walking inside the first thing I noticed was the lack of decor and warmth in this place. The pictures are hanging up spaced unevenly. The boards above the booths are not screwed into the wall. It honestly looks and feels tacky. There is a lack of decor and the lighting is too harsh. It feels like someone is moving out. Our server and the other employees, are the only reason I'm giving this place 2 stars. They were absolutely lovely and helped one another out. Our water glasses were filled multiple times and our server was very sweet. The food: we started with a beer and mojito. The beer was good. The Mojito was too strong and too sweet. It was really strange... Then we had the lobster bisque. It was very peppery and lacked flavor. There was only one piece of lobster and it had a strange after taste to it. The jerk chicken nachos were awesome is flavor but sooo greasy. See the pictures. I got the hot chicken and waffles. The texture of the chicken was great!! And the waffles were tasty! But these chicken tenders are very spicy and I could only get through half the meal. I would love if you could pick a non spicy version!! My boyfriend got a lobster roll and said it was good not great and the fries were pretty standard. We will not be back to this location. If you want to try this place, I would recommend the Bloomington location!

Breakfast with a show! It's was all amazing. Food,service and the show. Will be back for sure!read more

One of our family fav breakfast spots. Great for greasy comfort food, if you're into that. I highly…read morerecommend their country fried steak and eggs - the meat always has a crispy crunch and the country gravy is delicious. I also love their steak and eggs breakfasts; it's not the most tender steak, but still tasty and great value for the price. Ambiance is how you'd picture a local diner from the 1950's. My kids adore sitting at the counter, sitting on the vintage red spinning stools. Service was outstanding, despite the restaurant being so busy and full on a late Sunday morning.

Stopped in for the first time and ordered a breakfast sandwich to go for lunch. The atmosphere was…read morefriendly and the lady who took my order greeted me as if I was a regular. I sat at the counter and watched the skilled cook make other meals to order (omelets, burgers, and sandwiches) with care and attention. My breakfast sandwich (sausage patty, cheese, and fresh scrambled egg on a toasted english muffin) was tasty making for a perfect on the go lunch. The side of hollandaise sauce was an unexpected surprise and made for a great dipping sauce. I'm glad I stopped in and will definitely be back for another lunch or breakfast bite.

Perfect! I ordered extra hollandaise and crispy hashbrowns! Ate everything. This is basic…read morehollandaise done to perfection. Service was amazing. Well worth the stop.

Deliciously amazing food! I ordered takeout Walley pike, sweet potato fries and coleslaw. My friend…read moreordered the Rueben sandwich, with onion rings, walleye fingers and cheese cake. Everything was great and flavorful. I am from Chicago and next time I am in Minnesota consider me as a return customer. Thanks to Fairfield Inn by Marriot staff for the recommendation.

This place is not good, from service, to organization, just a mess!…read more I had a bar tender take my order and he never brought it. When I checked back in it turned out he was a bar back who couldn't pour drinks but he asked me for my order! I was also waiting on the waitlist for a table and the buzzer went off so we gave up our space at the bar, only to be told they buzzed the wrong person. The vibes were also off be square we inadvertently went there during Thur night bingo and it was super crowded and just not a fun scene. I hope to not come back here.

Stopped here for lunch with friends and what a great place! I had not been here before and it is…read morea cozy comfortable atmosphere. Our wait staff was upper friendly and attentive and did a great job with our visit. We all ordered different food. I had the nachos with brisket. Amazing and a massive plate of them! My gf had the flatbread with the cauliflower crust and ate nearly the whole thing. We also had the smashburger and the Thai bowl. It was all so delish. A couple of us had the Bloody Marys and they raved about them. Great place and they have pull tabs, bingo and a meat raffle. Def recommend!!

We randomly stopped in for dinner on a Sunday evening and were happy to find bar bingo AND a fried…read morechicken dinner special. Bar bingo cards were $1 and you could play one at a time without buying a packet. The vibe is cozy rustic and had V-day decor. My husband and I shared the fried chicken dinner with fries and green beans as our side and we both thought the chicken was juicy with a flavorful crispy coating. Great fries! Green beans had a healthy kick of heat. All for under $18!!!!!

Our monthly happy hour hang out brought us to Volstead House this month to check out the snacks and…read moresips! Plenty of parking available in the shared lot out front! Enter through the Burger spot and look for the Coca Cola machine! Once you enter Volstead House, you can't help but be transported into what feels like a Spirit Library. A huge accent wall lined from floor to ceiling with spirit bottles is the perfect back drop to this cozy hang out. Perfect for a date night, friend catch-up, or solo Whiskey adventure, Volstead House is a vibe! Pair the atmosphere with top notch, educated bartenders and mixologists...you know you'll be taken care of! We started with the A La Louisiane, a spirit-forward, whiskey cocktail with some funk from Peychauds and Absinthe. It was delicious and well balanced. We also shared the Glazed Carrots and the Parm Fries. The carrots didn't hit for me, as the glaze and sauce lacked a punch of flavor but the fries were crispy and delicious. If you have a spirit enthusiast or someone that likes to explore the world of cocktails, I think this is the perfect vibe!

Finally crossed off Volstead House from my A-Z restaurant list, and honestly this one was more…read moreabout the experience than the food for me. First off, going through the hidden Coke machine entrance is actually really fun and makes the whole place feel like a little adventure. The decor and speakeasy atmosphere are definitely the standout. Very cool space. VERY loud though. Like "lean across the table and say WHAT?" loud at times. The waitress was super nice and recommended a mocktail for me that called Ass in the Sand. It ended up being really good. It tasted like an elevated lemonade and was probably one of my favorite parts of the meal. Started with the rolls and whipped honey butter which were delicious. Very soft, warm, and honestly dangerous because I could've just kept eating bread all night. For the main meal, I did the Wagyu Burger with Parmesan fries. The burger itself was okay but surprisingly didn't have a ton of flavor outside of the grilled/charred taste. The Parmesan fries were actually the standout for me -- hand cut fries and parmesan fries are just hard to mess up. My partner tried the Mushroom Soup en Croute and wasn't a fan because the mushrooms were blended and he said it lacked flavor. He also had a Steak Taco special using their medallion steak and said even with lime it still needed more flavor. Finished with Crème Brûlée which is always a classic favorite for me and this one was good. Overall: fun experience, cool hidden entrance, great decor, good mocktail and bread, but the actual food menu is pretty limited and the flavors didn't totally wow me for the price. Glad I went and finally crossed it off my list, but probably a one-and-done visit for me.