Small local bar on Main St. in Waconia, MN. Visited once several years ago with my husband, sister…read moreand brother in law for a couple of drinks and again last night (Oct. 2025) for a quick beverage before dinner. Not super busy at the time. Quick service. Reasonable prices.

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Update from initial review. Have eaten several burgers there and we have not been let down yet…read more Looking forward to trying a pizza some night.

Came to Riverside for their Friday Fish Fry which is offered year round…read more This is your typical neighborhood bar, filled with locals all having a great time. There are a couple of big TVs, a pool table, and darts. The server/bartender was super friendly and kept up on drinks incredibly well considering how busy it was. The fish fry was AWESOME. The fish was super crispy with a lightly seasoned batter. Came served with crinkle fries and some of the best toast I have ever had. Only $11 - I will DEFINITELY be coming back.

I try to get there weekly. The food and staff are KICK a$$!!! Says I need more characters…read more.... the first sentence says it ALL though. Stupid, uppity Yelp!!!

Burger was great - would come back again however the bartender working on Friday night, long black…read morehair, horrible customer service skills, ruined the entire experience

Small town Tavern with a "Home Town" appeal! Hours are "Negotiable"! If you have a the craving…read morefor a small town pub, DO NOT PASS THEM BY! Family owned and operated...the simplicity of this place is GOLDEN! Pictures soon to follow!

I suppose this is a great place if you're a local, but don't count on it being very friendly if…read moreyou're not. We've been in a LOT of little corner bars, and this one just isn't up to snuff.

This is a prime example of your local dive bar BUT with good food on their limited menu…read more Appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, etc. Had the Ham & Cheese then the fried chicken my 2nd time, both made to order and tasty. Did wife & daughter's bday here on karaoke night (every other Saturday) and they had a blast!

BABES!! I LOVE THIS BAR! This is a perfect bar in my head, karaoke, a patio, and cheap drinks. The…read morepeople here are fun and the bartenders are quick! I so badly wish they had karaoke on fridays, I often plan events with my friends and we'll want to go here but no karaoke! This is a great bar!

The people here were so friendly and welcoming. I didn't know Saturday night was karaoke night…read more They also have pull tabs. I had a double pour of Weller 107 at $6 a pour. Check the picture of the pour! This will be my new hangout. They have popcorn, candy bars and they will heat up a pizza for ya! I like this dive. They have pull tabs

Great staff, your welcomed coming in and going out makes you feel appreciated…read more Good drinks and don't have to wait for you're next drink as the employees are not on their phones and talking care of the customers.

The small town atmosphere here is great. They have food to munch on to soak up the beers you have…read moreand the staff are amazing! I love this bar

Bad Julia. I was so busy enjoying myself that I failed to take pictures. Anyway, this is an awesome…read moreplace. I came in to enjoy some live music with a couple of amazing local bands, and I am absolutely sold. Highlights include: tons of street parking nearby, superior selection of drinks (more on this later), and awesome people. Everyone, from the folks behind the bar to the other patrons, was ultra welcoming. I'm pretty sure this is the neighborhood Cheers. Seriously--amazing vibes, and it's great for solo people. (I realize that might be ambiguous, so what I mean by "great for solo people" is that you won't feel uncomfortable coming here alone. It's easy to chat with people if you want to; it's easy to just enjoy the music if you want to.) Okay, I know you want to hear about the drinks. They have a great selection of beer on tap. They have tons of cocktails, including a selection of barrel-finished cocktails. Not drinking tonight? They have plenty of THC and even a CBD-only option (winning!), along with some non-altering choices that include switchel(!). There's a huge outdoor patio with fire pits that I will probably check out next time. Anyway, this is a great spot!

The White Squirrel Bar was just okay to me. There was live music going on, which was a nice touch…read moreand probably the highlight of the visit. The inside of the bar is pretty small and felt a bit cramped, especially with how busy it was on a Sunday. They do have a back patio that is fairly large, which I appreciated, but during the day it did not feel very inviting. Without lighting or much going on, it came off a bit plain. As for drinks, I tried a non alcoholic half and half with lemonade and iced tea, which I actually really liked. I also had a mojito style cocktail that was not my favorite and tasted a bit too strong for me. The overall vibe just was not really my thing, but I could see it being more fun at night or with a bigger group.

I went there on a Friday night a few years ago. I am from the South and this is the closest thing…read moreto a real old school honky tonk. Great band and fun, engaging folks. I highly recommend it! Rick

Decent dive bar in the west metro. Not a great selection of beers on tap but what they do have is…read morea good variety. They also have plenty of good cans and bottles. The bar is pretty big. There are pool tables and video games. They sell pull tabs here too. If you want food, they have at least 15 kinds of Heggies pizza. The staff here is friendly. Overall, this is a good place to stop for a cold one.

Best Burgers! Great Patio! Awesome staff! Best place to…read moregather in Mayer! Enjoy great music, food and bike runs too!

Oh my goodness. Best steak bites in the last three times I've ordered them. Amazing. So soft and…read morejuicy and still warm when they got to me. Not to mention the bourbon sauce. Pour some sugar on me so delicious.