We are in town for a graduation and BandFest 2022... staying at the HPI and stopped in for a…read morecocktail... great service and cold wine and beer... super friendly staff told us they are having live blues this weekend... great place to be... on the Plaza

We visited during Band Festival weekend and the Happy Donkey had definitely rebounded a bit from…read moreour last visit. This time the lime margaritas tasted like lime and we did enjoy them! The service was good and everyone enjoyed their meal.

Lorenzo was great! Great service, good talks And good drinks. Would recommend to any one…read morevisiting.

Sat for over 20 min without a drink...lazy staff...over priced....hard pass....save your money.read more

I went here with my boyfriend for a date night and we were not let down. It was my first time…read morevisiting so I wasn't sure what to expect and as soon as you come in to this speakeasy, you are immediately brought back in time to the prohibition time period with the decorating, the dim lights, and even the leather aprons that the bartenders wear. Besides aesthetic perfection, our bartender was really nice and he was very knowledgeable about every single bottle on the shelf and he very kindly answer all one hundred of my questions to help me pick a drink. I ended up picking the white linen cocktail that had cucumber in it and it was amazing. Next I tried one of their home made seltzers, and it tasted like a chocolate covered cherry, but in a seltzer, which was a very unique flavor that was pretty good. I would definitely recommend coming to here for a high quality cocktail spot. I also learned that they have seasonal menus so I will definitely make a flight back to Mason city to try their Christmas menu items!

First of all, Kay made me the best Old Fashioned I've ever had in 55 years. Wow! This woman…read moredeserves a medal for her hospitality and kindness. We spent July 4th (our 19th anniversary) at The Draftsman. It's in the basement of The Historic Park Inn. Not much in town was open on the holiday. So we hung out with Kay and played pool. We had beef tips and chicken satay. Certainly our least fancy anniversary dinner ever. But Kay made us feel like family and even bought us a round. What a sweetie! Thanks, Kay!!

Bartender was... NOT Friendly!…read moreNOT Welcoming Perma FROWN We waited nearly 10 minutes at bar to order food before kitchen closed. And when we were finally acknowledged, and ready to order after floor is, we were told kitchen closed at 9pm Visited July 5, 2025

In a town full of local Mexican restaurants Agave Azul was a disappointment. The good- the house…read moremargaritas were tasty and if I'd only had a cocktail- I'd feel better about the restaurant. Unfortunately, we had dinner. I had the birria tacos and it was just not good food. It said the shredded beef came with corn tortillas. What arrived were three filled corn tortillas that had been deep fried. It was greasy and not at all what I had expected. The beans were spread out on the plate in a really unappetizing look. Three entrees and 2 margaritas came to over $60. At $20 per diner I just expect better food. There were about three total dining parties when we were there- so it's relatively quiet. There was only one server I saw and she did well providing service to the three parties. I will definitely not be going back. There are just too many better or cheaper Mexican restaurants in town.

We were visiting from out of town and hungry for Mexican. We decided to try Agave Azul after…read morelooking through other reviews. The restaurant sits on a a corner so that is a good location. There is seating on the main floor but it looked like there was an upstairs. Service was prompt but we were the only ones in the restaurant at 5:30p on a Saturday. The restaurant was busier by the time we were done. We were greeted with a complimentary basket of chips and salsa, which was a nice touch. There was a good variety of options on the menu. The one downfall is the other couple we were with wanted the Carne Asada and they were told the restaurant was out of that. That was disappointing and other couple made a choice B and C, in case they were told again the restaurant was out of something. My husband got the chicken taquitos and I had the Birria tacos with rice and beans. The taquitos were a little different than anything we've had before, there was a sauce over the top so they were not as crispy as we are used too. The Birria tacos were decent. Not spicy, not overly flavorful though. The rice was really good (and I usually don't care for Mexican/Spanish rice) and the refried beans were ok. The other couple we were with really enjoyed their second choice for dinner. I can't remember what exactly they ordered but it was another steak dish. They were really happy with it. All in all, not a bad place to eat. I would go back but I would probably check out some of the other options in town before returning.

Had dinner tonight at Surfside. Tried the Brussels sprouts and crab cakes for appetizers. The crab…read morecakes were wonderful. Ordered the seafood risotto which had a lot of different seafood including a crab cake. I would highly recommend. Also tried the almond crusted walleye and enjoyed this as well. Highly suggest upgrading to the watermelon salad, for the extra dollar. It's a great seasonal salad. Drinks were great. Portions were big. Will be back. Thanks.

A fun place to have a meal or appetizer after visiting the Surf Ballroom and museum. Our server…read morewas awesome. Food was tasty. A bit pricey but can understand considering it's' location. Drink special was a Yellow Fever. I'm a Sidecar drinker but the Yellow Fever was tasty. You have to go to at least once but go when there isn't an event happening at the Surf Ballroom.

Small bar located just steps from the Mason City town square. Very friendly service, lots of…read morevariety. Try the local 173 bourbon - it's so smooth!

While I would find the hidden entrance of this bar tiresome in a big city, I understand the hip…read moreeffect in a city the size of Rochester. I had to push a bookcase to find the hidden door. That's a risk, given that the Mayo Clinic is the primary reason anyone is in Rochester, Minnesota. With all the ailments on display in the city, a visitor pushing that bookcase could drop dead on the spot, and the lawsuit would put Bitter and Pour out of business. I almost broke the damn thing pushing and pulling. Bitter and Pour has all top-shelf liquor, and their cocktail list sounds fascinating. The mixologists are well-trained. Our bartenders on a Wednesday afternoon in September were professional, but they lacked the warmth I encountered everywhere else in this city. Our drinks were great, though, and B & P must be the best cocktail lounge in Rochester. I wish they served some small bites, but that's not their thing.

My friends been asking me to go with her to a speakeasy for months and so knowing we'd both be in…read moreRochester for the weekend i immediately thought of bitter and pour. We walked down the staircase and were greeted with a bookcase... gotta love a mystery door! Upon entering there's an intimate bar area with the perfect dimly lit room to indulge in an elevated cocktail. They have an impressive menu of delicious combinations and if you want a combination of two drinks or a custom creation the bartender definitely knows what their doing and was more than happy to meet the request with their interpretation of a drink. I had you had me at hello. Whiskey and cherry liquor paired lovely together and apricot, lemon plus being milkwashed delivered a perfect sweet but not overpowering clean, smooth drink. My friends loved this place it was the first time for all three of them! Cant wait to come back again. The staff was super friendly and helpful too!

I stopped for lunch and the first thing I noticed is the parking lot was packed. When I went…read moreinside, I had to wait for a couple before me to get seated and then I was given the only other table that was available at the time. My server promptly came over and took my drink order. When she returned with the drink, she took my order. I asked her choice between the French dip and the hot beef, and she said that she sells a lot of the hot beef, so that's what I picked. It also came with a cup of soup, and I got the macaroni beef soup. The soup came right out, and it was on the watery side, it could have used more of a tomato base to give it more flavor. This could be because of the customers they get, most of them were older customers and might like their food bland. Considering how busy this place was, my food arrived in a very reasonable time (approx. 10 mins). The beef and mashed potatoes were hot and tasty. The mashed potatoes were most likely from a box, but they were good. The gravy was plentiful and had a good flavor. There could have been more beef for my liking, but for the money, this was a GREAT deal! I see why this place was packed, you get a lot of value for your money and that's hard to find today... My only complaint was at checkout, I waited over 5 mins to pay my bill. They didn't have a dedicated cashier, they relied on the serving staff to take care of that, and they were totally swamped with the amount of people in there.

Food is kind of bland. Needs more variety and more flavor. The staff is friendly though!read more