Well, well, well, what a day it was. Been 6 years since we last visited. We figured we would give…read moreit another try and see if it has improved and boy they did not disappoint. What's different being seated was they use to have bottled hot sauces on the table which are no longer there, they don't even have them to ask for, but they do have a hotter salsa for a $2 charge. Yes it was tasty and yes it was hot but not sure I will pay $2 for it again I will just bring my bottle of hot sauce I usually carry in the car and put it in their regular salsa. Only needs more heat for us flavor was good it has cilantro but doesn't overwhelm it. The complimentary chips were warm and really thin, wonderful. We ordered enchilada platters, I ordered three cheese and was so pleasantly surprised I didn't have to cut red sauce and add queso it was already on it.. plus.. plus.. I substituted the beans for another rice and they did... the cheese enchiladas were so good and filled with a cheese blend so flavorful, the rice was presented so pretty on the plate not in the usual pile, and so very, very good, finally I can say that the rice would be like their grandma would prepare at home with love. Best plates of Mexican food we have had anywhere even from down south with the exception of Pedro's in Duluth. Hubby ordered all beef enchiladas his had queso on top as well, he said it was wonderful full of ground beef seasoned perfectly with onions and bell peppers, he had beans and rice, beans were very good, I wish I would have gotten them now too, they were not just watery goop on the plate they where actual refried chunky beans with flavor. Very friendly waiter quick to be seated, received our drinks took orders and within 15 minutes had our food, we even got drink refills without asking. I hope this is an example of how it is every day because we are excited to go back.

Good service. Very fast. Food was tasty. I would go back. Wish the corn tortillas we fresh…read more The guacamole was fresh.

Very quick and thorough and the food is awesome. Love love love the authentic Mexican cuisine…read more YUM!!!

I've been there several times in the past couple of years. It's never been super authentic food,…read morebut it's always been decent and the service has been good. Today's visit was a letdown on both fronts: service and food. The service was cold and slow, without the place being crowded as we beat the lunch rush. The food? If you like bland food that was lukewarm-to-cold, then you'd love it. I prefer food with some flavor, and I'm very sorry to say today's meals had no flavor. On top of that, the portion sizes have shrunk. I ordered a burrito and it was the size of a taco at most places. I can't see a reason to go back unless I hear things have changed.

Quit going to taco John's a few years ago because of the lack of meat they had in their taco's…read more Today was taco Tuesday so we decided to give it a try again. Well to our surprise the taco's had a nice helping of meat in each one, touch of cheese and lettuce. So glad they amped up the meat mixture. Now for the cons: the thing about these tacos the bottoms got soggy quick and if you don't eat fast enough bottom will fall out. Probably would have been better if we ate in but we had take out and a 5 mile trip home . Lettuce had the strong taste of bagged lettuce. Could have used more cheese some didn't even have cheese. But for taco Tuesday lunch and $1.39 each they were worth it. Will be back for more. They also have 2 new fish items on the menu a burger...yes a fish burger at a taco fast food place, VERY GOOD, Extremely soft fresh bun (possibly potato bun), lettuce, and a mayo or mayo based tartar sauce, nice portion of crispy fried Alaska pollock. Very good. They have Alaskan pollock taco's as well, that we didn't try. Burger was $5.99 which is a little pricy I think, maybe $4.99 be better for this but hey! Who knew!!! Would definitely want to buy again but not sure for the $5.99. No picture of taco's but did the fish burger

If you're in a rush don't go here. You'll be waiting almost an hour for your food. Drive thru…read moresystem is outdated and SLOW.

service and food was SO good! i definitely recommend this place it's amazing! they have a wide…read moreselection of great choices of food.

We went for lunch with a party of 9 (5 adults, 4 kids) and a dog. On the nice shaded patio, we…read moreenjoyed the cheese curds (according to the 6 year old there were 36), shrimp tacos, smash burgers, chicken tenders and a Cobb salad. The large beer was as big as our heads and easy to share between 3 adults. Our waitress, Olivia was so good and patient with the kids and multiple requests. As we parted ways she even gave us recos on shops to visit. We highly recommend Bar 209 for families of all ages.

What a great night at a farm to table restaurant in Bemidji. The food was terrific and so obviously…read morefresh! What ! What I especially like about this place is their overall commitment to being environmentally sensitive, and their appreciation of sustainable agriculture.

WOW, this place was absolutely amazing! Somehow ended up in Bemidji and stumbled upon this gold…read moremine of delicious food. Table for 7 is a farm to table restaurant and all the ingredients were fresh. Started off with the Beet and Blueberry salad, must try. Winner of the entrees was the Lamb Chops so amazing, cooked perfectly and paired with roasted potatoes. The Duck L'orange & Blueberry burger were also really amazing. We also tried the Caprese and the tomatoes were fresh and for dessert we had a variety of homemade ice creams made with local berries: Strawberry & Blueberry was the cherry on top for this amazing restaurant. I hope to go back to Bemidji one day just to eat here again. I miss you already Table for 7. Shoot out to the staff, everyone was super friendly and welcoming!

This is a good spot to stop and get your Mexican food fix in a quick fashion…read more Typical Qdoba, you order and get your wanted add ones made into your burrito as you request and walk down the line. The staff are friendly, efficient. The store is pretty clean, not sparking but still pretty clean. The process to order, get in and out, is pretty seamless and will not slow down your busy day if that is you status. They also have a sit down dining area where you can relax and enjoy your food. Vegetarian friends out there, they have plant based meat options also!

the food was great, I was very taken back by the customer service we received from the young…read moreadults. the Ambiance was very tense.

Been visiting this place for 13 years during the winter months when im ice fishing in the area. The…read morefood and service never fails. Just remember prime rib night is Friday not Saturday.

The wings are incredible!!!! Make sure Hayleigh waits on you. She is the BEST. Thank you Hayleigh…read moreand Lazy Jacks.

Everyone recommended this place but my husband was craving Walleye, not BBQ. He checked the menu…read moreand sure enough they had Walleye. We made it an early dinner so not too many people. We sat ourselves and the server behind the bar came around, greeted us and took our drink orders. My husband asked if he could order a Walleye filet and they accommodated; he got mashed potatoes and salad for his sides. I ordered The Mayor salad (truly enough food for two) The Walleye was cooked perfectly, and it was delicious. My husband asked for them to heat up the potatoes, unfortunately they were luke warm at best. My salad was a large salad topped with brisket, smoked turkey, bacon and a chicken wing. My husband and I split the chicken wing, it was crispy, but almost too crispy. In the fryer a bit too long. The brisket was a bit dry, but the smoked turkey was perfect. There were two hard boiled eggs, so if you are eating just protein and vegetables this is is your order. There were a lot of jalapenos on it, and lots of crisp greens. I would order it again, but most likely split it with someone. The service was great. While we were there it was getting crowded. This was the second restaurant that we went to where there was only one person taking orders. Fortunately, she had someone running the food out because she was also tending bar, along with the food runner. Although we were not neglected, it would have been better for them if there were more on staff. We'll definitely be back on our next visit.

Food (5/5) | Ambiance (5/5) | Service (3/5)…read more This place had the best food of all the restaurants we tried in Bemidji! The standout for me was the monster tots--crispy, golden tater tots piled high with pulled pork BBQ and plenty of melty cheese. Pure comfort food perfection. The ambiance was just as memorable: quirky, fun, and unique. I especially loved their chandelier made out of vodka bottles--such a creative touch that fit the vibe perfectly. The location was fabulous too--just steps away from the iconic Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues, which made the whole experience feel extra special. My only complaint was with the service. I ordered the Trio specifically because I wanted to try the ribs along with two other meats since it was my first visit. When the food came, the ribs had been swapped out for turkey without any explanation. When I asked, the server told me they had run out of ribs. While I get that happens, I would've preferred they let me know first so I could've chosen something else (I'm not much of a turkey fan). Still, the flavors, atmosphere, and prime location won me over, and I'd happily come back next time I'm in town.

Came here a couple times from working close by nice place good bar awesome outdoor seating area…read more Attentive staff pizza was great for a late night snack and popcorn for my gluten free friends. Nice place to hang out!

We have dined twice at Ruttger's and loved the food. Our server, Dennis, was amazing! He was…read moreattentive and even made my husbands's birthday special. He's one of the best servers I've had in my dining experience, so ask for him when you go. I had the walleye tacos and my husband had the bison burger. We also got a Caesar salad and highly recommend any fries they offer- sweet potato and truffle fries were incredible- hot and crisp, just the right amount of seasoning. The kids both had cheeseburgers and everything was cooked perfect, fresh and seasoned well. (Hence we came back a second time.)