Hidden Gem!!! Small towns always have the best bar and grills! I have visited this certain Bar &…read moreGrill several times and have been pleased every single time! Food is great! I have yet to try their Pork Chops(because I'm not a huge pork fan) but everyone who has had them, says they are AMAZING! Staff is so kind and friendly! They have daily specials that are always a wonderful. I would recommend this place to anyone that lives around the area....the little drive is well worth the trip!

Friendly staff. Didn't try the food (except for the microwave popcorn) but as far as I could tell…read morethe locals drinks were stiff and won't break the bank. We had tap beers. Interesting decor with old beer relics on the walls. Fun place to swing by for a drink.

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.

Traveling on I90 on a below zero Sunday and went to lucky's for lunch. The place is well put…read moretogether and decorated. Waitress was friendly and gave some food recommendations. Said that their best cook was in the kitchen and we couldn't go wrong. I had the pork tenderloin sandwich and fries. This sandwich was huge and for me required a knife and fork. It was delicious. I skipped most of the bun so I could concentrate on the pork. I wanted every bite. My husband had a bacon cheeseburger. They get their meat from the local locker. He said it was tender, moist and flavorful. And it was too big to finish. It was very clean and accessible friendly. Got to love a bar with clean bathrooms! We will definitely remember Lucky's Pub in Hayward MN next time we are in the area.

The staff was amazing! The food was delicious, and hot! Beer was really cold, which is a…read morerequirement . Will definitely come back whenever in the area.

We googled great places to stop and eat and have a craft beer on our way from Iowa to the Twin…read moreCities. We were very fortunate to to meet Jeremy the owner and the wonderful bar tender Sonya! We decided to go with the Ole's Burger with tots! Yum!!! We loved it! There was a great selection of beer and if shots are your thing spin the shot wheel and make sure to have a sober cab What a wonderful bar/restaurant. The four of us are so glad we stopped here and will be back!

My step dad was very excited to go here, specifically just for their whiting fish. I saw that mac…read moreand cheese was on the menu, so I thought it would be a safe bet. Wait time wasn't long for the food, maybe 10 min. My Mac looked pretty, but was some of the less good Mac I've had. The noodles were undercooked, chicken was overcooked. Not very good portions. I wasn't too impressed with my mac at all. Would not get again. My mom hated the soup, it was way too thick, was more of a chowder type base. She only took a few bites of it. My step dad loved his sandwich though.

Great food great service never one problem always at the top of there game when anyone walks…read morein........

Nice lunch stop between Minneapolis and Des Moines. Crispy fries and a smash burger were very…read moregood. Staff was helpful and pleasant. They have a nice outdoor patio, too.

Went for burgers on a Friday night. We specifically asked our waitress if they made burgers medium…read morerare and she said "yes, she would put it on the ticket". Both of our burgers came out well done. When I told the waitress that they were well done, she said "well I put it on the ticket" and walked away. I tried to take another bite but it really was way overdone and for me it was not worth eating (my husband ate his and said even though it was way overcooked he was too hungry to not eat it). Next time the waitress came around my husband flagged her down and told her that my burger was much worse than his and I really couldn't eat it. She said she would take it off the check , but didn't ask if I would like anything else or have it re-made. Luckily I had ordered a side salad and ended up just having that and eating something else once I got home.

Great little find on the outskirts of Albert Lea. Great local atmosphere with amazing staff that…read morework hard to take good care of you. Great drink menu with a large variety of signature Mules and other specialty drinks. The food menu offers a variety of options, the pizza was especially good.

You probably already know what to expect, but just be prepared to wait longer if you're going on a…read moreweekend night. Pizza was pretty good and I would've had more drinks if there was more than two servers for a packed bar

You want a great place to grab a great tasting beer? This is the place. I'm wrong to limit the…read moregreatness to the beer, the wine is pretty tasty as well. Atmosphere is laid back and the music is just loud enough to hear and hum along to while still being able to hear the conversation of the people you came with. Conversation with others and beer is always better than beer and your own thoughts. I'd recommend getting a flight. They make suggestions if you're not sure what to get and this way you get a taste of what's on tap. Go ahead and let your tastebuds discover a new craft beer from around the country! You're in Iowa. If you can't get out a little, at least let your tastebuds travel. Also had a glass of the Cow Catcher wine, a very yummy red. Good local and national roots behind the winery that makes it, be sure to ask about it.

This is a great place to get a crafted beer. Don't know what you like? No problem, they'll let you…read moretaste test before you purchase at no charge. Yeah, no kidding! No food, but you can bring your own. No loud music or tv's, this is a place to have a conversation or play games, they have an assortment to choose from. Nice relaxed atmosphere, definitely a place where everyone knows your name, if not when you arrive, definitely when you leave.

We've stopped many times at the Trails but this was our first stop to eat at Skol Tavern…read more Our server was friendly and our food came pretty promptly. They do offer breakfast and carry beer. We had omelets and they were well done. The hashbrowns could have been browned longer but I do like mine extra crispy. You definitely get some of the Viking atmosphere with the dark wood, high ceilings, and huge fireplace. We didn't try Ragnor's Grill tho, Food was reasonably priced. It's a solid stop when traveling between Minneapolis and Des Moines.

Skol Tavern is conveniently located inside a large travel center with lots of souvenir…read moreopportunities & a chance to fill up on fuel once you're done with your meal. My review is based on 3 separate visits to & from Minnesota. My wife & I are both Scandinavian so of course we loved the Viking/Nordic theme with tall ceilings & a large Fireplace. We have ordered the Skol classic Breakfast/ Brisket Melt w Mac & Cheese & multiple times the Breakfast Tot - Chos ( Heaping plate of tots covered w Gravy, Cheese & Eggs ) Everything has always been very good & served quite quickly. My only complaint is that you have to go get your own refreshments & when done eating you have to go stand in line at the cash register to pay your bill. But other than that we very much enjoyed all 3 visits to the Skol Tavern & we will absolutely return again.

Stopped for a quick lunch. Great service. Nice dive bar atmosphere with good prices. Boys…read moreenjoyed Hamms for $3.25. Decent food, fried shrimp, tenderloin and Cajun chicken were enjoyed. The artichoke chicken wasn't very flavorful and wasn't expecting chunks vs breast. Unfortunately, rating reflects cleanliness. Always concerned when the bathrooms are filthy. Is it a reflection of the kitchen?

Great food, and great service! The Bar was full, and the bartender was also waiting tables, her…read moreservice was amazing. Even with a full crowd she still refilled our drinks quickly and made sure we had everything we needed! The fried pickles are a MUST try, they are the best I've ever had anywhere in this country!