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    Shore 96

    3.7 (79 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cheeseburger and tator tots under lunch special
    Christina K.

    This place had a dive bar feel with darker lighting- pull tabs at the front and advertised events such as karaoke and meat raffles. I stopped for lunch during my work day and appreciated that they had lunch specials. I do wish they offered gluten free buns though. They have a large parking lot- the restaurant is dimly lit- nice for that night time going out feel but not at lunch when I was reading. The service was fast. My cheeseburger came out plain- I asked for tomatoes and lettuce which the server brought quickly. Tip: they offer a discount if you pay in cash. Overall this restaurant was just ok- nothing that really stood out that would have me wanting to come back.

    Pancakes
    David P.

    First time I have went here and it was not bad, it just didn't blow me away. It's basic breakfast food, they also have sandwiches, and a few dinner options. Nothing that will necessarily bring me back with some of the other options near by. The service was ok albeit a little slow it was not too bad. The bar looked decent and they seem to have some pretty good drink specials if that is your cup of tea. The ambiance is that of a local bar and grill. TVs playing and people talking. Not my favorite place, but certainly not terrible.

    On Tap
    Molly B.

    Great neighborhood spot with great taps, food and friendly atmosphere. Good service and great food portions.

    Cheese curds with marinara
    Julie B.

    Coworker friend and I needed to destress and reconnect after work. So we headed to Shore 96 for their happy hour. We squeezed in our food order before 3pm (lunch specials). It was hard to read their beer menu on the wall... don't use the blue chalk! It's not enough of a contrast against the black board. I asked if they had any cider beer (I didn't read any that were familiar to me like Angry Orchard or Stella's) and the young waiter didn't really know... so I ordered a pop instead. CF ordered the apps and was full before they were gone. I ordered the Ceasar wrap and it was made perfectly. The right amount of dressing to not be too dry or too soggy. French fries were hot and crispy.

    Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    Tim H.

    A classic small pub type of vibe. I love the ambiance of everyone having a great time in their own space. Any restaurant with pull tabs gets an extra star from me! The food wasn't anything special to be honest, but I enjoyed it still. The service was nice and timely. I will be adding this to my favorite local spots for a brewski!

    Guinness
    Glenn M.

    Nice place to stop at after snow shoeing. I started with my favorite, a Guinness. I had a spicy Rodeo burger. It was huge and I had tots with it. It was spicy enough and good. I was able to take some home to finish later.

    Onion rings
    Alysha W.

    We were excited to try Shore 96 as it is pretty close to home and has a patio which is nice during this time of year. The waitress was very attentive and super nice and the patio area was great. The not so great thing was the food. We got the french dip which my mom was told was one of the best things on the menu and the grilled cheese and tomato soup lunch special as well as some onion rings. The french dip was fine but my mom wanted the bun toasted more and she just said it was pretty plain. The steak fries that came with it though were really good so if you do go here get some fries. My grilled cheese was made with a white cheese which I wasn't expecting. The menu didn't state what type of cheese it was and I didn't get asked. It wasn't a great grilled cheese or tomato soup. I really don't know how you mess up both. The onion rings were gross ours were way over cooked and very crunchy. The people behind us left almost all of theirs and maybe ate four our five. The inside of this establishment is a bar, I wouldn't come here and choose to sit inside it didn't look very inviting or like a restaurant. Overall, we won't be back here, the food was just not good.

    My beer
    Jessica L.

    This is a bar and grill located in a strip mall, wouldn't even know it's here! It had the hole in the wall feeling. I came here around 6 on a Saturday night with my husband and kids. It was pretty busy, but seat yourself. We found a high top in the corner. Our server seemed very flustered and pretty busy. It while to get helped, but once we were it was pretty quick. I ordered the chicken strips and Mac and cheese for the kids, and I had the bacon and Cheese burger. It seemed like a fun place to hang out with friends rather than with the kids. They had a good selection of tap beer. It is close to where we live yet first time here. Again, I'd go here with buddies to hang out and have fun.

    Bar area
    Ann K.

    We love this neighborhood bar!! The entire staff is wonderful! Food is great! Try the chicken nachos. Colin, Kaitlin, Cassie and everyone at Shore96 rule!

    Torrey S.

    We made this our choice for a company dinner & made reservations (Parties of six or more, only). We got our drinks while waiting on the remainder of the party to arrive. Their menu is not super-complicated, but it has many intriguing possibilities. I ordered the chili-cheese dog, one of our party ordered the stroganoff, another ordered the lobster grilled cheese (note- I must try this at home), while the last two both chose a surf & turf combo. Along with my dog, I got the tomato-basil soup and an order of deviled eggs. Let's talk about these eggs for a moment - they are perfectly creamy (no chunkage whatsoever) with a small dollop of caviar on top. OMG!!! I could go to town just on these eggs! The tomato soup had excellent flavor, but the emulsion was slightly broken. It did not affect the flavor, however, only the texture. The hot dog itself was almost as good as a Nolan Ryan brisket Sausage. I believe it is a local brand, and as a self-styled dog connoisseur, I consider it a top five dog. Their bun is a buttered-toasted loaf-style. Think classic lobster roll bread. Nice touch. If they need one improvement, it would be to use a larger portion of the chili. Reports on the other items: -The roasted broccoli was no different than steamed. -Although the Stroganoff looked dry, it was rated as excellent on flavor and distribution of meat & noodle. -The most decadent item of the night was probably the lobster grilled cheese. Chosen by a very picky eater - this got a clear five stars. -Both of our diners who ordered the surf & turf combo platters commented on the steaks being extremely small. Visually, I would guess they were 3-4 ounces. They were cooked well, and both dishes came with lobster-mash (another hit). Yes, it seems this place is a bit of an island of lobstrosities in the upper Midwest. Everything with lobster & caviar was over-the-top excellent. Drink prices are very reasonable. Speed of service was consistent with everything I witnessed in the Twin Cities - not rushed, yet attentive. The servers showed great teamwork, and our main server recognized me the following night as he was walking into a different restaurant while I was leaving. I wish I remembered his name, but suffice it to say, I believe he is easily recognized by his Tam o'Shanter. I mentioned this in another review - there is a completely different pace to service here. I simply do not think the folks here rush through anything. Be prepared & do not go in a hurry.

    Italian wrap sandwich with steak fries and a mimosa
    Alyson M.

    Have wanted to try this place since they opened. Had a few hours to kill so I decided to try lunch by myself here today. Atmosphere was ok, and the high top stool chairs are incredibly uncomfortable. However. Stacey the server was very sweet, engaged me in conversation at the bar and was able to make a mean mimosa (cuz it was close enough to noon ;) and helped me decide on a yummy meal choice. I chose the Italian wrap. It was a bit greasy but that's what happens when you heat up Italian meats. I probably would have liked it cold better but it was still good. Half of the menu isn't available until 4 which was disappointing but based on my experience today I will definitely come back another day to try it out!

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    Basic burger, strong rail drinks, looked like a lot of regulars were there. Nothing to write home about, basic local dive bar.

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    1 month ago

    Food was delicious. Portions were huge. Consider sharing with a friend. Service was fantastic.

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    I see images of scallops but nothing mentioned on your menu. The menu seems very basic. What is your best dish for a new person?

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    I'm happy I'm close to this dive bar. It's got quality food for decent price. Enjoy the lunch specials and kind staff.

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    Colin in the BEST! He takes great care of the entire bar. Knows everyone's name and their drink drink preference. Awesome neighborhood feel!

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    4.3(213 reviews)
    6.1 mi
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    This place is the place you think of when you want to "go out" and you are at the cabin. Start by…read moreparking in the dirt parking lot and then walking in to a "cabin". The food is delicious food. A hidden treasure in White Bear Lake

    Had a burger craving so drove to WBL to try Cabin 61. Outside is like a cabin and inside feels like…read morea clean & homey dive bar. We arrived early at 4 PM on a Sunday afternoon so the place was not yet packed. By the time we left at 5:30 most of the tables indoors were full. You wait for the hostess to seat you. We took a hightop. They have a big outdoor patio area, but it was 90° that day so we opted to stay inside. Service was great and friendly and fast. Our Party ordered the following: Nashville fried chicken - chicken was crispy and just a little bit spicy. It was a bit greasy, but that is expected. The server said it was their best sandwich. That's my jam - this had cream cheese and habanero, bacon jam, but we couldn't really taste the habanero. But it was good nonetheless. Campfire burger - two of our Party ordered this and they thought the combination of the peanut butter with a spicy lingonberry jam was really good. The chips that come with the sandwiches are amazing. Don't even think of switching to something else. I also had the bloody Mary, which was a good mix, but not very spicy. I was wondering why they gave me Tabasco on the table. The burgers are huge, maybe a third or a half pound of beef and well worth the price. Overall, it is worth the 40 minute drive to White Bear Lake and won't mind stopping by if we were in the area again.

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    4.2(162 reviews)
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    We visit Churchill street fairly often for breakfast and dinner, and feel very fortunate to have it…read morenearby as an option for great food without having to go into the cities. The prices are higher than other nearby options, but it is well worth it for the quality. The food is fresh and they focus on local ingredients. Some of our favorites are the blueberry hotcakes, breakfast burrito, chicken sandwich, and the burger. We also love the flourless brownie! You order at the counter, but the food comes out fast and the staff always clear away dishes promptly. It does get loud when it's busy, but we don't usually mind since we have two small children who tend to contribute to that!

    Churchill St is a nice place with an open, upscale casual vibe. They offer indoor and outdoor…read moreseating as well as a large private dining room for events. There's literally no place like it in the Shoreview area. That said, it's a little pricey and the food can be hit or miss. My wife had the clam chowder. She said it was "fine" which means she's glad she didn't have to cook dinner but wasn't really impressed. I had the MN Wild Rice Casserole . It's a vegan dish which I appreciated as I have heart issues and try to avoid dishes with a lot of meat or fried ingredients. I asked the servers what they thought about it. They were less than enthusiastic, but I thought I'd try it anyway. I should have followed their lead. The dish was salty and otherwise not very flavorful. Heart healthy maybe, but I definitely wouldn't order it again. I only ate about a third of my dish. The server asked what I thought. I said it was "ok". I tried to convey my disappointment without really complaining. She kind of shrugged it off and walked away. No offer of any sort of replacement or attempt to rectify the situation. Maybe I should have been more direct. Churchill St is also a semi self serve type of place, which is fine. I kind of like that. What I don't like is an assumed tip that starts at 18%. Other than bringing out our food, there is no service. We got our own water. Went up to the counter and ordered our own drinks. Eventually a girl in a camo hoodie cleared our plates but that's it. It seems like they want to position themselves as an upscale casual place, but they fall short in a few key areas (food and service) In fairness, we have had better meals here in the past . My wife's $14 Chardonnay was really good and a generous pour. Churchill has potential and I am sure we'll be here again, but probably not for a while. Too bad, so sad. I guess.

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    Jellybean and Julia's

    4.4(360 reviews)
    10.9 mi
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    We stopped in for dinner after a round of golf in Ramsey. Fun bbq joint vibe, casual and homey. The…read moremenu had many options but felt like I needed to try something that was bbq related. We started with cheese curds. Loved that they were batter fried and not breaded. Very tasty and a huge app portion. My entree was the pulled pork sandwich with bbq beans. Everything was very good. Pork had a savory flavor and it was nice and tender. Portions were large. Topped it all off with a Hazy Little Thing beer. Great service. Easy parking. Just off a major road. Great stop.

    My husband works for an LTL delivery service and made a couple deliveries to Jellybean and Julia's…read morewhen they were opening their current location. He told me back then that someday we needed to check out J&J's. We love small business, local, non-chain restaurants. I decided to surprise my husband and take him to J&J's for Father's Day. We are empty nesters, so it was just the two of us for lunch. We arrived just after 12 p.m. There was a line out the door, which we expected since it was Father's Day and Sunday lunchtime. We were told it would be a 15-20 minute wait for a table, which we had no issue with. We ended up waiting less than 10 minutes because there was a table available on the patio. The weather was beautiful, and with summer being so short in Minnesota, we like to take advantage of it whenever we can. Our server came to our table shortly after we were seated, but it was long enough that we both had time to decide what we wanted before she arrived. I ordered the Texas Philly, and my husband had the brisket sandwich. We had to wait a while for our food, which we understood given how busy the restaurant was. Others around us were complaining about the wait, and those tables had a different server who was very apologetic about the kitchen being backed up. The hand-cut fries were piping hot and seasoned perfectly. It's so rare to go out to eat and get hot fries, let alone fries that are piping hot. That alone was worth the wait! My husband loved the brisket sandwich, and the Texas Philly was SO good--piled full of meat. We live in the south metro, but it was well worth the 30+ minute drive to get there. We'll definitely be back and will absolutely recommend J&J's to others!

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    Tipsy Steer - Birthday Cake Shake

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    4.3(160 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    Tried this restaurant with my family the other day and are a bit sad to say that we were not…read moreimpressed. The best part of our meal was the fun, dirty sodas. You sit at a table and order off your phone, and servers will bring your food and drinks out to you. Had no problem with that, it was a fairly easy process. Our servers were kind and I believe we talked to the owner for a bit who was attentive to all the tables! The food is the disappointing piece. I had the chicken rojo avocado tacos and they really lacked flavor. There was plenty of chicken in such a small tortilla, which made the taco fall apart as you ate. My sister ordered the pesto Mac and cheese with chicken and it was okay, but the chicken was not good. I didn't try the tenderloin bowl, but it seemed to have better reviews than my meal or my sisters from my family. I don't make my way out to Blaine often enough to try again, but I think this would be a better spot for pizzas and milkshakes.

    Stopped here for dinner w/ 2 friends. There's a bit of construction that makes getting here a bit…read moreconfusing depending on which direction you are traveling. The gps sent me to a roundabout and told me the restaurant was the center of the roundabout. had to go back to the main road and detour all the way around then there was signs. Its seat yourself. You order at the counter or via QR code via your phone and they bring your food to you. I ordered an impossible cheeseburger + fries & a dirty soda. Everything was good. They had a walleye fish special going on, my friends shared that & fries for their meal. Not much interaction w/ staff as it's mostly help yourself but someone did come out and greet us and made sure we knew how the ordering process worked. Overall kinda loud sports bar (w/out drinks) vibe. ***Used to be a brewery attached, no longer operating there. They do not serve alcohol.

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