A good place for burger and beer if you're in the Buffalo, MN area. I sat at the bar and service was fast, friendly, and they're good at recommendations based on your preference. It's a casual place to grab a beer with friends or go solo at the bar. Either way, it's a good place to try even once! They have a pool table too! It would have been a 5 star for me if they had a porter or stout on tap. read more

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Great food, specials, excellent service and happy hour!! Thirsty Buffalo has a lively atmosphere with dart boards, pool tables, music & a lot of TVs! read more

Food was great! I've always gotten burgers when I swing in here and I've never been disappointed. Service is friendly and efficient. It can slow down when they get busy, but that's to be expected with anywhere. Ambiance was nice, AC was blasting a little too hard though. They had a solid choice of background music and it doesn't get overly loud typically. Overall I would recommend checking it out if you want a good burger. Their drink selection is a little bit limited though. read more

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The service is 5+ and the food was better than expected. We had the Saloon burger, French dip and patty melt. Nothing fancy in terms of creativity but the attention to detail made this American fare especially delicious. Crispy, cooked to request... one of our favorite stops on the way home from the TC. read more

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The Thirsty Buffalo is known for its hamburgers with handmade patties and large chicken wings. This place definitely has a local vibe. Our waitress, Emily, definitely has pride in the establishment. They do many things to fundraise for the local Buffalo Youth Hockey. We ordered the Keggers to start. These are large tater tots stuffed with bacon and cheese,and served piping hot. Delicious! My husband ordered a Reuben sandwich. The sauerkraut is made local and the sandwich was scrumptious. I had their homemade chili topped with cheese, sour cream, chives, and a side of cornbread. It came with honey butter that had a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. The atmosphere is full of the local spirit. They were selling raffle tickets for meat, had pull tabs, and bingo. Look on their website and Facebook for what is happening. Skip the chains and enjoy this local spot with great food and attitude that can't be beat. read more

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We took my 90 year old Mother in Law there for lunch. We both had the "Porky Potato" special. It was wonderful, delicious! My MIL had enough to take home for a second meal later. My hubby really enjoyed his meal too... I can't remember what her ordered though. We all enjoyed some of the Sidewinder fries. The server was great! friendly, funny and attentive without hovering. We enjoyed our food and our time spent at Thirsty Buffalo. read more

The hamburger was GREAT, hand pattied - not a frozen puck. Service was also excellent. read more

They did a great job despite us being an unannounced, large group including a dozen or so older kids. Good bar food and friendly, hard-working staff that went above and beyond. read more

The Thirsty Buffalo is a great place to grab lunch, and likely any other meal as well. The burgers have been good each time as well as the soups. I tend to go to lunch early, so I can't really say how busy it gets, but there seems to be a decent amount of room. Drinks are always cold. Service is quick and attentive. Basic bar seating and decor. A nice place to try if you haven't been there. read more

Excellent chicken quesadillas Cheese Burger sadly they are doing away with their onion Tyndalls

Walked in with a friend and his family. I am 23 and everyone else is 25+ Including the father! Tried to order a drink and had an expired ID so was refused. Found current valid ID and happened to go to a different bartender. After my friend bought a drink with a valid ID that was 31, we got approached by a different bartender and she freaked out at us for having a drink in her hand when she was plenty over 21. I understand the invalid ID as I work for US bank Stadium, Excel energy center, and others. The way we were approached and yelled at upset me and ruined my mood for the night. Came here to have a good time and was harassed by a bartender for my friend having a drink after denying for a simple expired ID which was then found. Didn't have anything to do with her since we dealt with a different bartender after Valid ID was found read more

Kind of sad as the Thirsty Buffalo is a great watering hole. But, unfortunately the cook is a mess, doesn't understand Health and Food Saftey and surely not Covid. Also, some of the very young waitresses are so sickly a Doctor has given them "notes" so they don't need a mask and use a shield instead. Now, I have health issues related to my lungs and my Doc won't write that note. So long and short is, not a place to go during Covid. It is the Owners responsibility to make sure his employees follow guidelines and if they cannot oh well. The Bar Keepers seem to get it and be all over patrons not masking etc... But not there own co-workers and I get that, that's the Ownership. read more

Very friendly staff and patrons! Saturday free Bargo at 2:00! Great food...will definitely go back!!

We went for a quick appetizer. Mind you, it's bar food. Carrie, our server, is always attentive and quick to deliver drinks. We ordered the chicken nachos. Bad idea. There was a half head of un shredded lettuce atop a pile of chips. A hunk of melted hardened cheese plopped in the middle. I dug in and found a piece of chicken and we asked Carrie to take it away. I was surprised the manager made her charge us half price for it. Stick to drinks and free bingo at 2 on Saturday's. read more

Best homemade BBQ sauce I've had thus far. Burgers are always good and fries are crispy and hot.

We enjoyed the causal, dog friendly patio on a lively fall day. Good service. Great burgers and beer. read more

Thirsty Buffalo Saloon - Burgers - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, Minnesota

Stopped here on our was home from North Dakota. Only the patio was open but we were able to be seated right away. The burgers were delicious and the side salad was good sized. Service was awesome and quick!! read more

Classic American bar food and atmosphere. Only a few people here for a late lunch on a Wed afternoon. Beer selection is average with domestic light brews and a few standouts like Stella, Surly, Castle Danger and some Summit choices. Food menu is the usual burgers, wrapsn sandwiches and apps. The Frisco burger comes with lettuce and tomato and texas toast with a side of fries. Very tasty but nothing extraordinary. Service was great! A decent place. The majority of the place seems to be set up for live music and dancing, probably on the weekends. read more

The only reason I rated this establishment a 2 star is because the waitress we had was actually pretty decent. The real reason I am even writing a review is due to the fact that after a couple of songs they asked the band that they ended up paying anyway to leave around 10/1030. The reason was because the band had a new singer and they didn't sound the same as the last time they had been there. Yes that will happen when the sex of said person is different. Yes the band had some sound issues to start but they fixed it, they didn't play any music that I haven't heard there before by any other band! And in my personal opinion they didn't sound all that to bad after getting the sound issues all figured out. But it doesn't end there, as I was sitting outside about to leave the establishment I heard a customer ask the door lady why the band had to quit only to have her respond with "Cause they suck", as the bad is within ear shot packing up there equipment. Now I don't go out all that often but this to me seems very unprofessional! If you are looking for a local watering hole, avoid this place like the plague! If they treat entertainment like that and then tell customers they suck right in front of them, your money is best spent elsewhere. read more

Never again. The waitstaff were slow, rude, and quick to make judgement. Food was standard bar food and okay at best. Patrons of the restaurant were just as bad as the waitstaff - extremely rude, not appreciative, and not tolerant of anyone except those within their party. Felt extremely unwelcome as out of town guests to Buffalo. Not a good representation of a true Minnesota town. Do not waste your time or money! read more

This town has two main watering holes, and this is one of them. I've always had decent service at the bar, bartenders are actually peer personable. I'm new to this town but it's pretty clear that most people who hang out here know each other and come often. They have karaoke and I've even see a live band. I like the outside patio area because I like to just chill and chat with my girls. They also offer darts and pool. read more

I'm not going to mince words and say this place has awesome atmosphere but I really do think their food is pretty good. Had made from scratch chili the first time and a made to order double cheese burger the second. When my burger is dripping blood, I know they cooked it medium rare like I asked. Plus, they deliver at lunch which is nice for a town like Buffalo which has limited delivery options. read more

Not impressed - I understand the whole "aging building" thing but this place just had a straight up dirty vibe. After waiting twenty minutes for a waitress to wander by and take a drink order, I just went to the bar and got it myself (after standing there for another 5 or so minutes). Maybe they were having an off night. read more

used to love this place but lately its gone way down hill,.,,it takes forever to get served and even longer to get a meal cooked. Its really frustrating! We want to support local venues but a little service in a timely manner would be nice for a change....we have tried 4 times in the past 3 months and every single time it has taken anywhere from 1 hr to 2 hr and 20 minutes to get simple meals like a burger. Im pretty patient but we are now avoiding bbg for this purpose alone..I am sad but life goes on! read more

I've become some what of a regular here. They have Karaoke here Tuesdays and Thursdays and a live DJ on the weekends. Once again, I love their cheap beer and Hedgie's pizzas. They have separate patios (for smokers and non) which, as a non-smiker, I appreciate. I am from out of town but have found the locals to be friendly. read more

Went there for dinner and had a direct view to the kitchen. No one had gloves or hairnets or any kind of thing for sanitary reasons on. Had a hair in our cheese curds!! Sat next to a window in a booth covered in dead flies. On the wall next to us cobwebs full of more dead bugs. Watched the server do many tasks then walk up and touch someone's food to figure out what it was. Won't be returning. read more

It's a bar/restaurant serving typical bar food. Burgers, wraps, and deep fried appetizers. Nothing out of the ordinary. Our service was excellent, although for a first timer when we walked in there was no indication of what we should do .... Seat yourself or??? Stand there and look like an idiot... You won't have a problem finding a booth because the knucklehead that installed the money saving bright white LED lights has the place lit better than an operating room. The ambiance is equal to the the warmth you feel in a dentist's chair. My burger was very good, fries were, well, just mediocre crinkle cut frozen fries. My wife had chicken wings off app menu and they were smallish, dry, nicely seasoned, but overcooked with a couple of good sauces. All in all, take a good look around... read more

Sat for 8 minutes at a booth with no acknowledgement from staff. Place was not so busy it could have been an oversight. We must not have got their servablity criteria. Will avoid in the future. read more

Awesome place to drink. Jackie and Jamie are simply sweeties :). Best bar tenders ever!

What a great place. Better than any of the bars that I visited in Colorado v the food is pretty good too. The staff calls you by your first name and it feels like home away from home read more

Made my first trip here a few nights ago and had what was probably the best burger I have ever had! The mushroom and swiss was PERFECT! Great prices and a fun atmosphere too. Will be going back many times. read more

fun place, good food, great drinks. even a better place when todd h. the bartender is working.

Wow, I am surprised by the bad reviews. Every time that I have been to BBGs, its been a great time! The food is good and prompt!!!! I would eat anything on the menu; its all good! The drinks are strong and employees are very friendly. The information said that it was loud. Well, this is maybe because of the laughter and fun being had. I recomend greatly! read more