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    Rush River Brewing

    4.4 (38 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Blackberry shandy
    Bri J.

    We went yesterday for their monthly pups and pints event! Love that this brewery is dog friendly both inside and out. The tap room is huge with plenty of space. They have a large list of beers on tap as well as soda and snacks! We got some Ellsworth cheese curds. The staff were very friendly! We ended up enjoying the gorgeous weather outside. There is also lots of outdoor space for kids to run around and play while you enjoy a cold beer! The blackberry shandy was perfect for a sunny spring day!

    Stop #40 Hop Passport- Hundreds of Hops
    Teresa M.

    Stop #40 on our 2024 Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour A step over into Wisconsin brought us to the fabulous stop. The parking lot is more of a culdesac than a parking lot & is adjacent to a large bike path. The warehouse style that seems to be offensive to some reviewers is, in my opinion, exactly what sets it apart & lifts it up. It's larger, open, relaxed & welcoming. It isn't trying to be anything more than a great space with solid brews at fabulous prices. We were immediately greeted on approaching the bar & given a quick run down. The barkeep also expressed interest in the other places in the passport we had visited & what we liked. Honestly, it felt like a place where you should sip slowly & hang out a while... meet a new friend, maybe one with 4 legs. It simply felt very welcoming and non-pretentious. Out for a bike ride, hike, day drive, lake day, etc and need a drink? Stop in! I was intrigued by the event sign & we may try to make it back to see what voodoo they have in store. ETA: there's also a taco spot inside that we didn't try

    Allison C.

    Rush River Brewing is a laid-back place with delicious beer, friendly staff, and a dog-friendly vibe that makes everyone feel welcome. Always a solid stop for a relaxing pint with good company

    a parking lot with parked cars
    Greg W.

    Great, friendly brewery and taproom on the outskirts of River Falls. We stopped in to use a beer passport and really surprised by how great everything was. The beers we tried were all great and the Eau de Vie brandy barrel aged blonde was a unique one that I really enjoyed. Very laid back atmosphere with a friendly bartender and really good 90s-2000's alt music playlist. Or at least really good for someone my age! It's a bit of a hike for me but would definitely recommend stopping by for anyone looking for a relaxing beer or two. Dogs are more than welcome inside and out so bring them along.

    Glenn M.

    I have been wanting to get here for quite some time so it was good that we were actually passing through. It was a very nice brewery and the beer I tried was great. I will definitely stop by again when in the area.

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    Matthew J.

    The second brewery I tried while in River Falls was Rush River Brewery. A huge taproom with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. All around you felt like you were in the middle of a brewery with equipment and materials backdropping the seating area. Had a great conversation with the bartender who used to work for a couple of breweries in Minnesota. With the ability to choose how many beers you want in your flight (and different flight boards for different sizes), I went with five. Light: A traditional Kolsch with a light body, mild fruity flavor / aroma, and low white bread dough flavor. Crisp and refreshing. Double Bubble: A Double IPA that they consider the 'bigger brother' to the IPA Bubblejack. Packed full of hops including Centennial and Cascade. A hint of honey sweetness from the local honey addition (three pounds per keg), big DIPA body, medium bitterness, medium bubblegum, medium-low tropical flavor. Big and bold DIPA. Dessert Dessert: A Berliner Weisse with a rhubarb flavor that you don't get often in a Berliner Weisse. Strawberry / rhubarb flavors, with an acidic prickly pear aroma. Arise: A smooth Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout. The stout is dark in color, medium-high body even with a smooth (no alcohol-burn) mouthfeel, and rich in flavor. Vanilla and oak is present, with a semi-sweet chocolate flavor. Limelight: A Lime Kolsch that I got on recommendation from the bartender. This beer is one of the newer tapped ones. A lemon-lime flavor is present, with the body still being light and crisp. Hint of spicy fruit in the flavor. Very light acidity (not to a fault) from the lime. I had a great time and would be back for sure!

    KN8TVS Wet Hop 11 October 2020
    Nikki B.

    I don't get out here every Sunday like I used to but even though I haven't been in in a couple few months... today beertender Carla cheerily greeted me like I was just in. We both laughed as we remembered one another but neither recalled the other's name. Unfortunately the potential weekend run in with delightful owner Nick or fantastic brewer Brett have become more rare.... but the possibility is always worth it. On one of the last Saturday encounters w brewer Brett we discussed his and hoppy beers. After he walked away.... panic set in!! When he returned I said: you realize I wasn't insulting your beers, correct?! Brett politely replied: no I know, it's a style you don't like. Relief!! During our discussion I asked his input while I tasted through his IPA's. Despite not being an IPA fan, which the majority here are very approachable. I can't think of a beer I've ever had here I didn't like! Let's talk bottle releases... over the years the prices have remained... a very affordable $15 a bottle or two for $25! I always get two; one to drink now and the other to stash in my cellar. As a sour fan, the annual Berliner Bash in June is a not miss event!! The annual PRIDE beer release is always a great time too, this past year I chatted up the brewer about the ingredients and how much it took of everything to get the beer he wanted and why he had to separate out the edible glitter he wanted to put in the beer. The past two years the brewery has done a beer deal... a shirt, sunglasses and a beer for a great value! I appreciate that the tap list lists the beer name, ABV and price for each size pour. I always tend to sit at the bar inside where they also have several picnic tables. There is also a tv if you want to catch a game. They often have little markets inside for local shopping and often have live music on weekend nights. There is a small parking lot next to a few pergola covered picnic tables. If the lot is full you can park in the cul-de-sac. Several patrons come in off the bike trail. If I drive all this way for a beer I tend to only have a few bees so that I can push on to downtown to Swinging Bridge. It's easiest to get her from the north by taking the Radio/Chapman exit. There is a to-go cooler of bottles and crowlers near the end of the west side of the bar. Last year I wanted to get a mix six pack as a gift, beer tender Erica was fantastic with the assist. The customers here are just as fantastic & friendly as the beertenders...as I have run in to several of the same people on my random stops in. You're about to read the quirkiest thing I have ever posted in a review... Rush River has the SOFTEST toilet tissue!! Weird?! I know but I promise you.... I'm not lying. Rush River not only has deliciously great beers on the regular; they frequently do special releases. On occasion the beertender will put out bowls of pretzels, or Cheetos, or cheez-its. Rush River is everything you could hope for in a brewery. Thanks Rush River for consistently having friendly beeertenders pouring delicious beers in a comfortable tap room, cheers!

    Rush River Lost Arrow Porter
    Molly M.

    Finally got to visit the Rush River Brewery after drinking their beers for awhile. I was not disappointed. Friendly staff assisted in making our selections. On our visit there was a local farmers/artists market outside. They offer local kombucha (didn't try it THIS time). Nice friendly vibe here!

    Taproom now open. Thursday through Saturday 4-10.
    John O.

    Finally! It's here. Rush River has a taproom. So long overdue. I have lived in RF for almost eight years now, and Rush River has been here that entire time. However, they did not have beer for on-site consumption until just a couple months ago. I have found my new home away from home that is about a mile from home. In homage to Seattle Yelp Legend Ron M, here is a map: N W E S I-94 Exit 3 ========================================================================== I I I I Highway 35 I I Radio Rd I I Chapman Drive ========================================================================== Beer I I Casa de John Heaven I I ^ I I If only there were a sidewalk over Highway 35, I would nearly be stumbling distance. Oh, well. The mile drive isn't too bad. The beers at Rush River are amazingly good. In addition to the regular rotation that you can find in local bars and liquor stores, they have Ciders, Infusions, and Nitros at the taproom which you can't find anywhere else. The Vanilla Porter and Barrel Aged Stout that they have only in the taproom are both divine. They also have what they call a "pizza beer" - Amber Ale infused with sun dried tomato and basil. This one was just OK for me. The taproom is open 4-10 Thursday through Sunday. No late night shenanigans. If you are feeling active before or after your beer consumption, there are hiking/biking trails that start right outside the taproom. I have yet to explore these much at all, but plan to do so soon. So my Twin Cities friends, on your next Sunday beer run to Sconnie, make a stop here. Please! I beg you. I want them to stay open for a long time to come.

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    The Marlin on the wall is awesome! Great overall atmosphere and beer tenders are always friendly!

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    26.6 mi
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    We came here at a pretty busy time, but the server was very apologetic and quick with everything!…read more The FIFA games were on with plenty of room to watch multiple games. I had the All Tapped Up burger which was even better than the server described! One call out I saw was an old lady had fallen on the street. Multiple people were trying to help her get up, but it was one strapping lad from the restaurant staff that came out and lifted her up, literally. He just helped her then went right back to work! I was very impressed by him. If anyone does read this and know who he was, give him all the props!

    Always hoppin @grovelandtap in St.Paul, for good reason. Great food. They have done some updates…read moreover the last year or so and have a year round patio out back. The menu has done some recent changes but classics are still there, just make sure to peep the daily specials to see what days some things are available if you're hankering for something specific. With some updates I asked the server their favorite item and went with the suggestion and wow... this burger was top notch. Tapped Burger (it was so tasty and a perfect mix of some sweet in with the salty. Bourbon bacon jam, truffle aioli, white cheddar and iceberg lettuce on a brioche bun big yum factor) Pickle Fries and Homemade Ranch (these are the good good ones. Cut the long way, crunchy batter and really good ranch yes please. NOTE: only there on Thursdays) Sweet Potato Fries and their Chipotle Peanut Aioli (I enjoy sweet potato fries but everyone does them differently so I usually let someone else get them and take a mental note. Went for it and so glad I did. These were PERFECT. Tasted like a real sweet potato was cut and lightly fried to make soft but solid fries, the dip is pretty awesome too, you just gotta get them) Also pictured is their cheeseburger with an extra patty - all of their burgers and sauces are delish. Seriously. not pictured but a classic here is their Chicken Tender Melt (available on Wednesdays) If you haven't been, you gotta. If it's been a while, check out the menu updates. If you already love Groveland, we can be friends. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

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    (2.2k reviews)
    30.0 mi
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    The best burger in the world!!! I get the grilled onions in it extra extra. They do not do raw…read moreonions here or vegetables lol I always get the double cheese cheeseburger. This place is a cash only place I think. Well, I've only paid cash when I come here for many many years there was a sign cash only. They might take credit cards now MAYBE I'm not sure but if they do they might charge you a kajillion dollars for the fees lol. Just pay in cash. Bring lots of cash cuz you're gonna want to try the double cheeseburger AND the famous Juicy Lucy. I don't ever get the juicy Lucy because it comes out to piping hot and I don't wanna wait 10 minutes to eat my food lol. Their french fries are just like McDonald's french fries but it taste a lot more fresh. It is so good. You're gonna want to get a full basket. There's always a line out the door so you gotta come here real early.

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    Matt's Bar and Grill, 3500 Cedar Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55407  6/28/2025 https://mattsbar.com/
    Matt's Bar and Grill, 3500 Cedar Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55407 6/28/2025 https://mattsbar.com/
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    5-8 Club

    3.6
    (912 reviews)
    29.8 mi
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    SIMPLY STUFFED A…read morefull belly is assured after finishing one of the 5-8 Club's famous 'Juicy Lucy' cheeseburgers. I'd read there are two places to try an authentic Juicy Lucy in Minneapolis: Matt's and the 5-8 Club.  Matt's claims to be the original, but it's a smaller divey restaurant, harder to find parking and they only accept cash which is unusual in this day & age.  So, with kids in tow, limited time, and virtually no cash, we chose the 5-8 Club. Getting here was pretty easy; in fact, it was "speak easy" (hehehe).  The 5-8 Club started as bootleggers back in the roaring 20's and later invented the signature molten cheese-filled burger in the 50's.  Although the 5-8 Club has three other locations, this one off of Highway 62 in Minneapolis is the original. The wait was much longer than we were prepared for, I'd guess 20-30 minutes before any food came out.  We were absolutely famished by the time the burgers arrived and dove right in.  My wife gave high praise to the Juicy Lucy ($14.50), a 1/2lb burger stuffed with choice of American, Swiss, or blue cheese. The onion straws ($11) were a tasty concept, but they were too soft and lacked a dipping sauce.  A small cup of blackened ranch, beer cheese, ANYTHING would've been better than the 'nothing' they gave us.  I dug the chicken poppers ($10) with "poppas" sauce, a zippy mixture of bbq, buffalo and other spices.  Fries were fine. I polished off a 'Saucy Sally' ($16.50), a Juicy Lucy topped with shredded lettuce, grilled onions and thousand island dressing.  It was essentially a Big Mac with liquid cheese in the middle, and that's by no means a bad thing.  It was both messy and delicious. Bread = 4 Circuses = 3.5 Atmosphere was that of a midwestern tavern: dark wooden booths, a vaguely musty smell, the aroma of sizzling beef patties with clientele that seemed to be a mix of regulars ordering 'the usual' and tourists like us.  Our server was friendly but check-ins were infrequent. * TL;DR * We couldn't leave the Twin Cities without getting a stuffed burger, now could we? Final thoughts: the Saucy Sally was a very good burger that squeezes into my top 10......but the top 5 spots are still occupied by Bad Apple, Au Cheval, Lockdown (RIP), Empire, and Next Whiskey Bar, all in Chicago / the outlying suburbs. The speed of service was very slow and the onion straws were a disappointment, though apart from that it was a great lunch.  We were glad to stop by, and should we find ourselves here again I'd be happy to try a different iteration of the Juicy Lucy at the 5-8 Club.

    OMG - If you have not had a Juicy Lucy or it is one of your favorites you need to come here!…read more The Juice Lucys were incredible. Packed with flavor and freshness. Beer was cold, who could ask for more? Sever was very nice but after our appetizers, she forgot to take our main order. I am giving this place a 5 basis on the food! Well done

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    3.8
    (361 reviews)
    24.1 mi
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    The service is the thing here! The ambiance is good, but…read moreit's loud. I guess in my case last night it was ok because we were there with a group of about 21 people including children after 6:30 p.m. Our waiting staff were patient and amazingly friendly! The downside ,The food took too long to come. I ordered the Juicy Lucy ,Walleye fingers , Reuben Rolls and Fries to share. Our table also shared an assortment of their wings which are very tasty! The black dry rub in the picture I believe is called the Wild Wings. My son ordered the habanero wings and he was the only one who could handle the heat on these and I LOVE heat and spice ! Order with a glass of milk! The fries are good! I ordered with their blue cheese dipping sauce! Delicious. I Wasn't super excited about the Reuben rolls. My juicy Lucy was A smaller burger. It was way overcooked. I would not order it again here. Drinks are very good! My Bloody Mary was perfect. They have a very nice children's menu! My grandchildren enjoyed Mini pizza and Mac and cheese! They got Sundays and ice cream cones after their dinner! There is a small game room for the children to be entertained in while waiting for the food to come. There is a mini parking lot in south side of the building you can park in which is very uncommon in this area of St. PAUL! The menu looks Amazing. I'd like to come back and give them another try during a less busy time.

    In my younger years St. Patty's day was a bit more rowdy. But I still have a sweet place in my…read moreheart for the Irish bars of Saint Paul One of those spots being the legendary @shamrocksw7th Always good food, quick drinks, and fun times. Before, during or after a wild game this place is always hopping. One of my go to burger spots because they just know what they're doing. You really gotta get a burger here sometime. Recommendations Number 7 Juicy Lucy (Joe Mauer approves) I enjoy their regular fries Honey Bacon Cheese Curds The Ruben Leprechaun Legs (Green Beans) Also their Ranch is the good kind If downtown is too busy also check out @thenook_ranhamlanes in Saint Paul for same menu different spot. Plus bowling in the basement! For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

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    Nookie Supreme
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    Bina’s

    Bina’s

    4.2
    (50 reviews)
    30.9 mi

    Great burger with lots of flavor, and you definitely need to get their Bina's sauce with their…read morefries. Fries are a bit unique as they're a blend between a potato wedge and a thick cut fry. Used the fry as a shovel for their sauce. Wonderful Christmas decor as well, Bina's is always a hit in NE Mpls.

    I've been wanting to swing by this spot for a while now and decided to venture out in the snow to…read moremake it happen. Parking can be annoying in this area (old cobblestone streets), but there is a paid lot right across the street from the entrance if you can't find street parking. Upon walking in, the bar top itself was packed with regulars at an off hour on a Friday. We sat at a small table by the pull tabs. Fun & divey atmosphere with a pool table and plenty of photo ops. Decided on Bina's Burger (smash burger) with Fries, and a side of Mozzarella Sticks. Loved the classic cup the Coke came in, and I tried both of the Old Fashioned drinks on the menu. Bina's old fashioned is okay, and will do the trick if you're purely looking for effect. The Wisconsin old fashioned is very sweet with muddled cherries and orange. The mozzarella sticks were served with a tomato soup dip which was interesting, but makes sense (grilled cheese & tomato soup). Ultimately the smash burger is the star! Very salty and crispy and delicious! I could see this becoming a regular craving! Water and condiments are on a stand to the left of the pull tabs.

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