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    Runyon's

    4.1 (308 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    RUNYON'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Buffalo wings
    Meredith S.

    Came here for lunch with my family. Very casual bar vibes where you seat yourself. Parking was easy and right next to the resturant. Can honestly say these were the best wings I've had and I highly recommend. Service was really great and food came out very quickly.

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    Christa M.

    Great service by the bartender Brooklyn. She let us in the door at 11am when they opened on Sunday morning. My hub was blown away by the buffalo wings. He said they were the best he's ever had. I enjoyed the grill cheese sandwich. It had a lot of cheese and the bread was really thick and crispy. Great old fashioned and root beer float drinks.

    Brian L.

    Went to Runyon's with a few friends after hearing all the hype about their wings. We went on a Thursday night and it was packed. There was a line inside the restaurant but there didn't seem to be a host/hostess, so we just stood awkwardly until we could seat ourselves when an open table became available. We ordered three 20 piece wings. Apparently they let you order wings crispy or extra crispy, so we tried both and I much preferred the extra crispy wings. The wings are also pretty big, definitely more meat than bone. The only flavor comes in buffalo, which isn't my favorite but it was done very clean. The blue cheese dressing was also surprisingly very good, and I normally cannot even stomach the smell of blue cheese! We also got a basket of fries and onion rings and those were just standard and done well, but nothing special. I would highly recommend anyone who enjoys buffalo wings to come here and try this place!

    Ellie B.

    Great chicken sandwich and fun dive bar ambiance! Great place to grab a beer. They also have outdoor seating in the summer!

    Buffalo wings
    Heather R.

    Love this local joint. You can smell the wings the minute you walk in the door. And that's what you order when you go to Runyons. Always a busy and fun vibe. Seats are first come first serve, so keep watch and honor those there before you. The sweet potato fries are on point as well. Service is great and friendly. Mostly street parking so plan accordingly.

    Pimento grilled cheese
    Lindsey S.

    Always a good experience here. We split the extra fried wings and the pimento grilled cheese which comes with fries. When a side of fries is 8 dollars just adding on a sandwich makes good financial sense. Love sitting at the bar for a game and the service is always good.

    Buffalo wings
    Kelvin N.

    Every time when chicken wings have been brought up, friends and colleagues would constantly mention Runyon's to me. I wanted to see what the hype is about. Seeing them featured on articles, social media, and reviews have definitely piqued my gluttony. So, after years of living in Minneapolis, I surprisingly had the opportunity to try Runyon's for the first time. And GYAT these wings are good. I hated myself for not trying them sooner because the chicken were very tasty and juicy, the sauce was good and delicate, and the overall atmosphere was a vibe. You know it's banging when you see other customers ordering them left and right. These guys got it down.

    Drinks!
    Nicole N.

    Since I was in the area, I just knew I had to give this place a try and WOW, if you haven't had these legendary Buffalo wings, you are missing out! There is pay street parking and pay lots all around this area. If you go around lunch time, you can park for under $5. When I walked in, I wasn't sure what to do, but a waitress saw me confused and let me know it is "seat yourself." My server was very sweet and very prompt! The decor here is chill, small hole in the wall vibes... so you know the food is going to be killer! I got the wedge salad and the famous Buffalo wings! Both were top notch! The wedge salad was large enough that you could share. It had blue cheese dressing and the crispy bacon really sold this! So good! The Buffalo wings were big, juicy and full of great flavor! Their blue cheese dressing was perfect! I also tried their ranch which was also delicious! Just order both! I will definitely be back! This is the perfect place for a bite and to watch the game!

    Suzie R.

    Popular bar for those on their way to the Timberwolves and/or Twins game. We happened to show up right in between both sets of patrons. Grabbed a high top table near the bar and ordered some wings. I hear they are award winning. They are very tasty. We opted for the wings + fries basket which seemed like the best value price wise. Service was good and I love the private single bathroom stalls. For a casual option, this place is great. Though limited food options.

    First time? No, no, not my first time. This is surely the best chicken sandwich in the twin cities.

    Wings
    Ann Marie C.

    Great wings and bar food. Service is mid. Restaurant is a bit dark and seating is limited but I think they have a busy take out business. Only one men's and one women's bathroom. Had to call for our server a couple of times to get drink refills and such. She barely came to check on us but socialized at the bar. Wings and burgers were great.

    Elizabeth S.

    Went to Runyon's with some friends for a preseason Vikings game and had a blast. There was plenty of seating which was nice to find during a particularly busy day downtown, and the semi-goofy but historic ambiance is much appreciated. My husband and I got a double order of wings and they might be my new favorites in Minneapolis. Tender and juicy but with the crunchiest bits of skin around the edges, making for an easy (albeit not very clean) eat. As a major bonus, their blue cheese is shockingly good. As another reviewer stated, they don't have THC drinks which was a bit of a bummer but they do have several NA beers on the menu which is still a win in my book. Can't wait for the next game, we'll be back!

    Buffalo Wings
    Mitchell M.

    I came here because I was recommended the chicken wings and was honestly underwhelmed. The wings were pretty dry and over-cooked and they really didn't have much sauce on them. The service was fast, and the drinks were good so that was definitely an upside. It is a pretty classic bar vibe, and everything was clean, although it fills up and gets cramped pretty quickly in there.

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    Great old school pub setting with some of the best chicken wings you'll eat west of the Mississippi!

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    If you don't get the wings, you're doing it wrong. Their wings are huge! With 3 of us, we couldn't get through a double order.

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    Overpriced and the wings are typical, nothing special. Fries were good , but I would go to KFC before heading back there.

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    I love buffalo wings so I've tried many different places and no where beats here. Dine in or take out, it's always easy and reliable.

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    Best classic wings in town! I normally don't like blue cheese and their blue cheese is amazing too!

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    The Wings were awesome .... Only one kind so you dont have to think about it... service was quick.

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    Ask the Community - Runyon's

    What are there hours and do they have dine in during COVID?

    Do they do takeout?

    Yes. We saw a lot of people picking orders up.

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