Really great bar food, shady patio, friendly service. We had the homemade jalapeño poppers, walleye…read morebasket and patty melt-it was way too much food for two people-would have been plenty for three or four. I am planning a trip back already for those poppers and the homemade potato salad was a standout. This place is a half block off the state bike trail and you should plan your entire day around stopping to eat here, I think.

This is a frequent stop for our bicycling group due to the proximity to the paved bike trail only…read moreone block away. We consistently get great service, excellent food and cold drinks. We stopped by after hunting last night and they had several new menu options and a lively bingo session going on. I tried the new Cobb Salad offering and was beyond impressed! Huge portion, delicious juicy chicken, perfect eggs, bacon, blue cheese, an entire avocado and crisp lettuce. Hit it out of the park, and will definitely be back to have it again.

No-frills small-town bar and grill. The burger meet was very fresh-tasting and 'locally-sourced'…read more A satisfying lunch.

They didn't have gator bites. That was definitely a let down. The only reason my wife wanted to go…read morehere was to try that. I will say, it was a Friday but the service could have been better. Our waitress was running around but did not come to check on us after our orders were made. I ordered the spicy king burger and it was decent. It had good flavor but could have been a bit better. Curly fries were crispy and good. I would like to go back here on a different night and see if anything changes, that's why I gave the 3 stars. Hope they can impress next time!

We stopped in for a break and was engaged by an amazing gal that shared all kinds of great things…read moreabout the town and neighboring businesses. We had an ice cream treat and enjoyed the signs hanging throughout! We can't wait to stop in at another time and take in some of the local fun!

Went for the fish and chicken buffet on Friday night and was pleasantly surprised. One of the best…read morepieces of fish I have ever had which is saying a lot because I am not a fan of eating fish. It was brought to the table piping hot instead of sitting on the buffet table and the breading was really tasty. The chicken and red skin-on mashed potatoes were also very good. Veggies were just basic frozen veggies warmed up and swimming in water. Would've preferred having more side dish options. The salad bar was tiny, but did it's job. Overall, I would go back.

Always remember coming here with my aunt, she was very active in the Legion. Great to see a place…read morethat vets can meet and hang out. Great organization that supports our vets.

There's a bar here. It seems to mostly cater to locals/regulars. By no means a touristy spot…read more They can host a pretty large event here, which was what brought me. I don't think I would ever have a reason to come here otherwise - except for maybe bingo night. (btw, that was both serious and sarcastic - I'd never go for a bingo night, but it's probably the most exciting reason to go here if you aren't involved with the Legion). Anyway, back to the event - despite being somewhat run down, the large event room was creatively dressed up to make it seem much much nicer than it otherwise would appear. Strings of lights and cloth were draped across the ceiling, and colored lights were installed in the wall sconces, and fabrics were hung up to hide more unsightly, run-down areas of the event room. It probably took a *lot* of work, but they really made a difference to improve this somewhat less-than-mediocre place. If you plan on hosting an event here, make sure to hire a good decorator! All that being said, there's not many other options when you are in Waseca.

We tried the new place in Altura last Friday for lunch. The place uses good covid19 protocols and…read morethe service was very good. The waitress took our order within minutes and our appetizer was served shortly after we ordered them, cheese curds. The curds were nicely battered and had good flavor. It was lent so I ordered the fish sandwich with "beavertails' - Flat wide French Fries. The order was served in just under 20 minutes. The place was busy. The batter fried fish sandwich was too small for the "hotdog" style bun. I loved the toasted bun! The batter must have been made with a dark beer as it had a bit of an after taste. Otherwise the fish had good flavor and was not over battered. The beavertail fries were interesting. The place was a strong 3.5 but I rounded up because it has potential. I plan to give it another try with the Friday Fish fry. the jury is still out on the new style of French fries. Friendly staff and the place was clean.

The service was great and excellent food. One of us was Gluten Free. They were very aware and…read moreeducated on Celiac. They made the GF food ahead, prevented cross-contamination, showed labels and the food was delicious...Philly Cheese Steak Tips. Highly recommended!

Stopped here on our way home from a wedding bc it was the halfway point and wanted to watch the…read morepacker game. Everything was fantastic! Wings, onion rings, burger and egg rolls on specials board. It was pretty busy, not a bar stool or table was left open. Staff was very attentive, zero complaints. It looks like they also have a cool upstairs area that's open to the bar below too. Pro: 1/2 block from Norske nook with tons of pies to go. Con: 2 hours from our house!

I go here often. A local bar with really good wings, a variety of other foods and appetizers. They…read morealso have an upstairs with a pool table and more seating. It can get loud at times (usually on weekends) and the service is really good.

Dusty's Lounge is a vibe! I feel like I'm hanging out in my Midwestern grandpa's best friend's…read morebasement, but without the weird old man smell. The drinks are delish, regularly rotating taps, and while the food menu is limited, there are some all-stars that are sure to please! My food recommendations: Deviled eggs & pretzels The Grinder sandwich (ask for an extra side of the special sauce)

Classic lounge vibe. Deviled eggs and beer what more could…read moreyou ask for? A few good places to hop around in those few blocks.

Visiting family in Elgin, MN in the evening so decided to go out to dinner at a local Mexican…read morerestaurant. The menu was interesting, varied with wonderful foods to choose from so chose my go to Chili Rellenos, others ordered chicken, quesadillas, & nachos. Everyone enjoyed dinner, would recommend Tarasco's to any adventurous eater.

We had recently saw a story in the newspaper regarding Tarasco's. We had lunch there today we were…read moresurprised by the expensive menu offerings. We had Enchilada Ranchero and an Acapulco Tac Salad with shrimp and crab. Both were very fresh tasting and delicious. Service was excellent and the meals were a good value. We look forward to another trip with friends in the near future. They are located in the Plainview Golf Clubhouse.

We had a little trouble finding it, but it's worth it! We took our three kids tonight and even…read morethough it was pouring rain we made the most of it had a blast. I cannot speak enough of how kind and warm the owner was. She went above and beyond for us and even walked us to our car with umbrellas in the pouring rain. As far as beer, our favorites were the strawberry lemon shandy for a nice fruity summer beer and the Citra/Mosaic IPA. Delicious! We come to Lake Pepin every year and we will definitely be back!

Hoppy Girl Brewing AKA-Turning Waters Back Alley Brewing is amazing. Brenda and Ford have a lovely…read morebed and breakfast named Turning Waters. When they first started they called the brewery Turning Waters back alley because it was in the garage in the back alley of their Bed and Breakfast. You may think WHAT?!?! Its in a garage...yep its in the garage and its FANTASTIC. This brewery blew me away, and it makes me sad that they are not talked about more in the beer community. Since this awesome brewery is a brewpub you can also find pizza, ice cream, cocktails, wine, and various snacks. The beer is just amazing and the company you meet is even better. I have never had so much fun at a brewery. Brenda and Ford are 100% two of the nicest people we have ever met who also just happen to brew really good beer! I also loved the seltzer- ask for it with a tea bag! I'm serious it's awesome! Please make a visit here!

Very fun location- a great speak easy execution. Great menu, comfortable seating and great service.read more

We stopped in at Bitter and Pour after dinner nearby…read more We walked downstairs and had a little fun figuring out the "secret" entrance. We walked in and the place was buzzing as it was a Saturday night. We found a comfortable table for four next to the bar. The bar has low lighting, stone walls and wood floors. I liked the cozy atmosphere. There are a couple of other rooms with plenty of seating for both couples and larger parties. We were quickly greeted by a server. I will say she was not extremely friendly and seemed a bit impatient as we looked through the drink menu. Perhaps she was having a bad night. We wanted to try drinks off the menu to see what was interesting and different. The drinks arrived quickly and were good but felt they were expensive for the small serving. I wish I would have taken pictures of all the drinks. I think it is a cool concept. I liked the atmosphere. We may give it another try next time we are in town.