I have had Rudy's many times and it has never been THIS bad! I ordered to go and when I went in to get my food, the dining area lights were off and the waitress was grabbing her coat getting ready to walk out as soon as I had paid. The food was sub par and I was shocked they were closing and dead on a Sunday before dinner time! I have seen they have won awards and I am wondering who is voting for them? Family? Friends? Check out the captions on my photos! read more

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Love the Taco Tuesday special and Margarita. Also they have another thing you can not easily get around here is the Monday Asian Special. It is nice that they have a separate dining area. The front door is too challenging for handicapped so use the side door. read more

Pulled in with an ATV group of 15, not many others in the bar and only one bartender and one cook. (I think?) Did not matter one bit. They busted their tail off and we had great service (Chad?) was the best we've had in a long time, REALLY GREAT food. Tried so much but the portobello shroom app was fantastic. Pickle app also great, long skinny spears so great to share. All the sauces were darn good, I would go for the chipotle ranch or the house made blue cheese. Had the Chicken Caprese sandwhich. VERY good, will have to have that again after going trough everything else. Great stop, glad we gave it a try and will be back. read more

I like the restaurants tea and burger most the food is really good. The service there is very slow sometimes though. The bar is a really nice place to chill and hang out. read more

Having traveled to Aurora, MN several times over the past few months, I can say one thing for sure - the drive from Duluth to Aurora is the longest 80 miles one can travel and the trip definitely makes you HUNGRY! Now, here is your problem, Aurora encompasses all of four blocks and half of the doors lead to hardware shop, a closed business or the local post office. Do panic, there is solstice - a small burger joint named Rudy's is where you want to go. As you enter the bar, you immediately notice that is small town America at its best. The bar is simple and usually only occupied by one or two local patrons. Go right to the back and through the glass doors - there you will find burger bliss. Whats so great about the burgers at Rudy's you may ask? A nearly perfect BBR, Burger Bun Ratio. Rudy's offers a flavorful burger (cooked on flattop) that is nestled in between a perfect burger bun. For me, I get the Rudy's Delux - basically it is a bacon cheese burger with BBQ sauce and Jalapeno peppers, lettuce and a thick slice of tomato and i side of crisp onion rings. You can also get Jo-Jos which are almost as good as the rings and it comes with a tasty sour cream and chive dip. Aside from Burgers - Rudy's has wraps, broasted Chicken and the nicest people you will find in MN. While Aurora may not be on your list of places to visit in Northern MN, i would say if you are in the area it is well worth the stop. You will be rewarded with burger happiness. read more

Rudy's Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Aurora, Minnesota

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Burgers are awesome the place is clean and I will deff be back. Bartender is very nice

Excellent burgers and wings! Teriyaki wings and the slaw burger are my faves. Casual clean environment, consistently courteous and attentive staff, and always our go to spot when we want to enjoy good food and a cocktail! Thanks for being great, Rudy's! read more

I'm starved, and am I glad the staff at the Giants Ridge Lodge suggested Rudy's. It's a short drive into this tiny town, but on Main Street in Aurora you'll find Rudy's. First impression - nah - there's another bar across the street that seemed more crowded. Maybe we should scratch the recommendation and go over there. So glad we didn't. We walk in - all the locals at the bar turn and stare at us. Can they tell we're not from here? Yep - probably the Asian looks don't quite fit in the north woods, but we're here. No fuss - just curious looks and then everyone turns their attention back to the Twins game. I wasn't sure, but my husband and friends want to watch the end of the game so we sit down. The waitress promptly brings us the menu. It seems that Rudy's makes all kinds of burgers. I'm starved, so I order the battered fried green beans and the sausage patty burger with jalapeno peppers. I'll just say that I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. Besides the guy at the bar throwing all his non-winning pull tabs into a pile of mess on the floor - the staff were friendly and the food was good. read more

Best burgers on the range! Bar none! My husband and I LOVE the 'shroom burger! Juicy, delectable, garlicy, buttery flavor, covered with mushroom and cheese. Add delicious fries, all for $6.99. So, not only do they serve great burgers, but they are a great value, as well. The Friday fish fry is super, too! Baked or fried, your choice. Both are tasty. And of course the wings are spectacular! Try it! You'll love it! read more

Jessie, the owner, doesn't know how to run a business. If she's there, she's drunk. Everything on the menu is frozen, except the ranch. And it really depends on who's cooking if the food is cooked alright. Had super raw broasted chicken. Employees could try to get ahold of her and she'd be MIA at least the entire day, too busy with her personal life to run her own bar. Sad it's practically the only place in aurora selling food all year long. She should've been ran out of business a long time ago. If an employee is sick she still makes them work, because she's too "anxious" to step behind the bar and help, but really just too stuck up and lazy, or already drunk. They should get a new owner in that place. read more

Class of 86' headed to Rudys after our kickball game during the reunion weekend. Only 1 employee on During a busy weekend. It showed through the bartender. Heavy sighs, eye rolls, short snappy answers, not one friendly or smiling moment from her. As a past small business owner I would shudder at the thought of her representing my business. I'm sure her tips suffered from her lack of personality. I will of course return on my future trips home, hopefully to a different server. read more

Rudy's Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Aurora, Minnesota

Cute little out of the way place!! The pattymelt and schroom burgers were delish!!! I'd stop there again in a heartbeat!

Service was inevitably slow all four or five visits. Literally overly slow, and pretty over prices for quality. However, the porketta sandwich was fantastic. Also, if you are looking to share a dinner, ultimate fries work well. Not the best, but filling read more

Just want to jump on board here since restaurants and reviews are few and far b/t when it comes to the Range. Drove here a long ways while on a weekend away on the North Shore and Iron Range. The reviews here kept us positive but you never know. Echo the few reviews to say our burgers were darn good! Big thick patties (not overcooked) in a Lion's Tap style bun which again can affirma previous reviewer who said the bun to burger ratio is just right. The wings were also solid and you received a large or standard bar portion of them. Service was a little slow, but when you drive far, relax with a beer and enjoy. Additionally, I did enjoy a grey goose for a very non-Metro low price. read more

During the early hours, this bar is pretty quiet which works when you just want some great food with a great beverage and to watch maybe the food network and sports on the 4-5 nice big TV's. The locals we have met have all been very friendly as well as the bartenders. I hear later in the evening the business picks up but have not been yet myself. They have darts,a pool table and electronic pull tabs (along with regular ones) for entertainment and a separate dining room from the bar to eat. Every food item we have ordered here has been delicious and priced well. It all comes out hot, quick and flavorful. The Nacho plate is enough for two, the Southwest Egg rolls with Spicy Ranch are delicious and the French Dip is crispy. Matter of fact I am going to go eat there right now! read more

The burgers are delicious. Had the Jalapeño Popper burger. Others had the wings, slaw burger and philly cheese steak and all were very happy with their meal. Bar tender had ibuprofen for one in our party which was helpful considering drug store across street was closed. Very friendly staff! Also had plenty of TVs to watch the US open. read more