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    The Atomic Star Tavern

    3.5 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Atomic breakfast burrito and biscuits and gravy with eggs over easy and diced potatoes...
    Don C.

    Came to Mankato to catch Old Dominion at the Mayo Center and stopped by for drinks before the show... the place was packed with the girls working the bar like Coyote Ugly.. great service, good drinks, and good prices... met some locals who spoke highly of their food so we decided to stop in for breakfast on our way out of town, and we were not disappointed! I got the Atomic breakfast burrito and my wife ordered the biscuits and gravy with eggs over easy and diced potatoes. LARGE portions and my burrito was excellent and even better with the great hot sauce our waitress brought over. The diced potatoes were seasoned and crispy.. perfect! My wife said hers was was ok, but would be better if they added sausage to the gravy. Did I mention the excellent spicy bloody and GREAT service?!? We look forward to stopping in again when we are in the area..

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    Mickie A.

    In town visiting family and was blessed with this place. It was pretty busy but that didn't seem to impact service. Food was so good, and this coming from a girl from Portland who is always on the hunt for good food and has high expectations. The Menu was pretty impressive with ample amounts of choices. I asked Ashley, the owner, who came up with the menu and she gladly gave herself the credit she was due. Bottom line, if you are in town and looking for the perfect spot for unique pub food and a nice dram of your favorite spirit or a beer the size of your head then come on in, sit in one of the most comfortable chairs I have ever sat on in a restaurant and enjoy a game playing on one of the many TVs lining the walls.

    Bravacado burger
    Christopher M.

    I went to see my first live music in over a year downtown and decided to hit up Atomic Star for dinner. I was looking forward to a tasty burger after looking at their vast selection. I wish I could say I had a good experience, but unfortunately, I couldn't even stomach one bite of my Bravacado burger. The moment I sunk my teeth into it I knew something was wrong. After looking at it, I couldn't believe how this went out of the kitchen. It was pinker than a Crayola crayon. I made several attempts to call back and when I finally reached someone the server was very understanding and eager to make things right. I ended up getting the order refunded and will settle on a frozen pizza.

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    My buddy's wrap didn't have melted cheese ... it was plain cold shredded cheese #chud

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    Fully addicted to their Reuben balls. They food is always prepared well and is a great place for a snack.

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    Amazing food and really friendly staff, definitely recommend the wings! One of my favorite places.

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    Service and food was amazing! Highly recommend one of their stuffed burgers! Can't wait to go back and try more of their menu!

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