Whenever I'm visiting my family in Minnesota and I don't have time to hit all my favorite breweries…read moreI just come here. They have all the latest and greatest craft beers. You can check in beers on Untapped until your heart content. Don't like buying a whole bottle of Surly's barrel aged beer. Well just get a couple of ounces then move onto your next style. I'm a fan of pay by the ounce and considering the tap list you can't go wrong here. So many new Minnesota and Wisconsin breweries on tap at The Rusty Bumblebee. 5 stars

Wanted to come for a tap takeover of one of our fave breweries. Not sure if that was the cause of…read morethe place being packed or if it's always like that, but it was nuts. Fun concept with over 30 taps to try. They are all serve yourself. You get a tap card and them go fill up your glasses. There is a limit on how much you can have within a time frame, which is nice that they don't want you to leave intoxicated. It also appears there is a small menu for food, but we never got that far. Would like to come back if I'm in the area, but maybe not on a tap release night, as it was difficult to find a place to sit and enjoy your beverage.

This place is just absolutely amazing. My coworkers and I decided to check out this place before…read moreChristmas since it's all decked out for Christmas. The waiting area was decorated with a grinch theme. Looked absolutely amazing. We all got drinks and ordered a charcuterie board. Everyone enjoyed their drinks and the charcuterie board was enjoyed by all. It's for sure a must try place.

I seen AHS on social media a few times and wanted to check it out. Reservations are HIGHLY…read morerecommended as it's a smaller more intimate speakeasy. They text you code word when you confirm your reservation which is a fun detail. The entry was decorated grinch theme which I thought was part of the speakeasy, super cute but when you enter its regular also really cute! Loved the decor overall. We ordered a few drinks - Marilyn's Nightcap, Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Red Light & White Russian w/ Love. All the drinks were really good and reasonably priced. Staff were nice and helpful! Overall the menu was fun, vibes were great. They do have a stage and looked like they setting up for live music as we were leaving.

It was my first time at Oliver's Blaine. I've been to the shoreview location multiple times for…read morebreakfast. My friend and I decided to try out their dinner. The place is beautiful with friendly and attentive service. For food I decided to get the Chicken and dumplings and my friend got the mushroom Pizza. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. There were other things on the menu that sounded delicious. I would love to go back and try other things.

Morning, noon, or night I thoroughly enjoy this place!…read more Fantastic selection of wine, beverages including mocktails, food is cooked on wood fired grill, and staff is over the top amazing. Locally owned establishment all around good quality.

My wife and I had a very nice anniversary dinner at Prime. It was nice to find something a bit…read moreupscale near where we live instead of having to drive 45 minutes. First, when you walk in, note that Prime is upstairs. The first level is a casual pizza pub. The space is modern but comfortable. Service was incredibly good. They have a nice list of cocktails and we enjoyed our Hemingway Daquiri and Vieux Carre cocktails. It's hard to find the latter in the Twin Cities, especially one well made. We started with the Bread, which is $10. It was good bread, and the accompanying Honey Butter was very good, but I still get really annoyed by this trend of having to pay for bread. We followed that up with the Bone Marrow appetizer. It was very good, and came with nice crispy Ciabatta toasts and an Apricot Jam that didn't have much Apricot flavor but the citric acidity was good for cutting the delicious greasiness of the marrow. My wife had the Scallops appetizer as an entree. With 5 decent sized scallops, it was perfect and she really liked them. She also ordered the Shrimp Scampi side dish ($23), which was the only miss of the night. The Shrimp were cooked perfectly, but were under-seasoned and there was no garlic flavor at all. Despite all the reviews on here implying that Prime has trouble getting meat temperatures right, I ordered the Petite Filet Mignon. It came at a perfect Medium Rare as ordered. It was also nicely seasoned and paired well with the very good Bleu Cheese Fondue add-on ($5). For dessert, we opted for the Whiskey Bread Pudding, even though they offered us a free Molten Lava Cake for our anniversary (the gave us a glass of sparkling wine to share instead). The Bread Pudding was good, but was a little dense and didn't really have any Whiskey notes. All in all, we had a very good meal and would definitely return.

After spending $350 with tip, I have the right to be picky and offer an honest review of value…read more A group of 6 looked to find a nice steak to celebrate birthdays. Booked at Prime as most other choices were already full and we thought we'd give them a try. Arrived to find out they were backed up and our reservation may be at risk. Bar tender told us "people are just staying longer than we expect". We discovered why later. The place is small. The bar was staffed by three bartenders and they were still slow to take orders and deliver drinks. The bourbon and scotch list was small and a very mundane selection. Not a steak house level of options. If I'm going to spend $90 for a steak I expect casual, comfortable and not squeezed in tight with others. Seemed more mid-level than a high level steak house. We were seated and our drink order was taken and delivered. Then nothing. Finally came to take our order. Maybe 20 minutes into our evening. Then another very long wait until our appetizers finally came. And a longer wait for the meals themselves. There are no toppings for the steaks (I.e. crumbled blue cheese). Instead they bring out small metal cups of sauces. Not what I would expect. The tomahawk looked great. The asparagus was a very small order for the price and almost cold by the time it got to us. We finally wrapped the night after 3 hours. And I now see why reservations were being pushed. The delays were painful. Operationally they are having issues. This is NOT on the level of a Pittsburg Blue; which I would accept but their prices are even higher than Blue. The steaks were nice. But nothing any better than other options with better service. The 20% tip was already added to our bill. Our waitress was wonderful but this didn't warrant 20%. So we tried something new. Not a disaster, but we will not be going back when there are so many other better steakhouse options not that far away.

Seriously. Watch out, look out, the Grackle has taken first…read moreplace easily in my reviews. Yes, it was busy. Yes, there was a wait - but who cares!! It is that good (ok the Perfect Storm Burger) Welcoming staff, amazing server (thank you Crystal!) and great food. I tend to order burgers while in travel and the Perfect Storm completely clew me away! Amazing flavor, perfectly cooked and the ideal bread to meat ratio. Kudos to the owners who are staying with the idea of a scratch kitchen, the food quality speaks for itself. In these times of over the top restaurant prices, I have zero issues eating here. Highly recommend Grackle!!

3.5 stars, maybe?…read more The food was just ok, especially for the price. My steak was fine though a bit overdone (requested med, there was no pink). Wings were ok. The dry rub wasn't as tasty as I had hoped. We paired with spicy honey mustard (good) and blue cheese (great). I had a pink pony club cocktail which was tasty and I got a nice buzz from. The creme brûlée wasn't the best but it was good. Service was great. I think our waiter was Steve/Stephen? and he was very attentive and friendly. I always judge service on how well they refill my water and he was on it. The restaurant is nice. We were kind of in a back corner which was fine but I maybe would have liked to be closer to the "action".

This is a great Speakeasy with a nostalgic atmosphere with well-made cocktails and great service!…read moreIf you like a variety of Old Fashions, this is your place to go to.

We started with dinner upstairs in the supper club. It was delicious! We especially loved the…read moreswordfish and our tiramisu. The restaurant is a renovated post office building and has a lot of ambiance. The servers were friendly and food came out quickly. Great service, great dinner. We headed downstairs to the speakeasy for a drink after dinner and it was a fun vibe. Neither of us were drinking (dry January) and I was disappointed to see they had no mocktail offerings! The waitress said they could try to make us something without the alcohol, but my drink was nasty. It's 2026, time to add mocktails to your menu!!!!

Couldn't quite decide where to eat as there are several restaurants within a couple of blocks. So…read moreglad we choose this one. Service and the food was excellent. Will definitely go back.

2026 Dive Bar 3 of 40…read more Just off Main Street, you will find this corner bar not far from the river. Upon entering, you will notice a small bar with an adequately stocked bar, featuring about 8 taps and a number of canned and bottled beers for your liking. There are plenty of high-top tables and booths to accommodate a decent crowd. MaGillycuddy's Bar is one of those places that instantly makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between cozy and relaxed, thanks in no small part to the awesome tin ceiling-- it kind of gives this place a vintage charm you don't see often. The crowd is just what one would expect, just regular folks enjoying a libation and watching the Wild game. And they have pulltabs!! We settled in on a high-top table and ordered beers and our lunch. The Nashville Hot Shrimp is a must-try. just the right amount of heat, and packed with flavor. The Guinness cheeseburger is an open-faced burger topped with fries, Guinness cheese sauce, and, of course, bacon. That was a bit messy, and was enjoyable, but there are some other items I will want to try before going back to that entree. Between the solid food offerings, the friendly vibe, and the cool interior, MaGillycuddy's has all the makings of a local favorite. If you're anywhere near Aonka, do yourself a favor and stop in--you won't regret it.

@skaalvenndistillery in Brooklyn Park, Mn…read more I've been here several times but it's been a hot sec since my last visit. Trust me, every experience is new and rewarding. The work, creativity, flavors, and cultural integration that goes into each cocktail makes the experience so memorable. I will say, the on top, is the interaction with the staff every time I go. If you want a unique first time experience, that will make you want to keep coming back, check out Skaalvenn! @tysonschnit and @mrs.skaalvenn are the passionate and amazing owners/distillers. Through the years @metaldave77 @ragealienmixology and @chase.heck.5 have made each experience more incredible! They have an assortment of cocktails, n/a cocktails, bar snacks, bottles of their spirits to go (also in stores), and merch! I picked up a bottle of their Habanero Rum! Cocktails: Special from @chase.heck.5 - "Corvo Bianco CPT": vodka, lavender syrup, grains of paradise, gooseberry, lemon, lavender smoke @ragealienmixology describes it well in the last video. A tribute to Yennefer from the Witcher series. Special from @metaldave77 - "Draugr": cranberry, aquavit, habanero rum, tepache, lingonberry, tart cherry, orange juice, cranberry juice A wonderful Mexican-Norwegian fusion cocktail Can't wait for my next visit! #skaalvenndistillery #supportsmallbusiness

We went to the Christmas pop up here and had the best experience! Located in a shared office…read morebuilding it felt like a cool secret modern day speakeasy walking into this distillery. The Christmas lights, lounge seating and vibes were all perfection. The drinks had the most adorable presentation and tasted great! The service was attentive. We were even served hot towels! They have their own parking but we did have a reservation. Their Christmas pop up was super cool. We'd totally come back!

Early dinner reservation. Seated right away. Mildly noisy in restaurant and bar area but. It…read moreannoying. Great server, don't have her name but she was very good. Started with beverages and ordered an appetizer, the Burrata Crostini which was exceptional!! I had the Manhattan and my wife had the Old Fashioned and both were very nicely done. My wife ordered the chicken parmigiana which was very good and a huge portion. I ordered the Compart Duroc Pork Chop which was prepared perfectly medium rare with a side of asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. Mmmm good. Creme brulee and one other dessert which were both very nicely prepared and very good! We will be back here again for dinner as well as beverages and apps.

Excellent staff across the board! Setting is very nice with…read morepatio already open or soon to be. Somewhat pricy for dinner, but is great. Limited Happy Hour menu has some good items and is a good way to test them out.

This location is located within north town mall by the food court! They have trivia weekly while…read moreyou can enjoy adult drinks and milk shakes. The milk shake was def my favorite! It was delicious! I would suggest this place for a nice adult break during a busy shopping day

First time at this place! Parking is easy with lots of room, as it's at Northtown Mall. Easy to…read morefind the bar within the mall as well- just head to the food court area! I appreciate the new remodeled area of the food court, it does look pretty nice. The ambiance of the bar is a bit odd with its placement- it's in the middle of the food court and feels like a pop-up bar situation. It's mostly a bar with a counter around it that you sit at! There is a huge plus in that since you are in the middle of the food court, there are a lot of great options to choose from. Something for everyone! There are kids running around and some games being played nearby so be prepared for that if you're hoping for a quiet night out. The service was pretty good- it wasn't too busy and it's a small location. The drink menu is fun and has some cool options to choose from! Mocktails available as well! Everything is priced right. I got the caramel bourbon milkshake and it was very tasty. My friend ordered the blinker, and that was also very good! Overall I rated 3/5 because the menu is good and it's a cute bar, but the ambiance/location could be better. Again, great spot if you want a fun cocktail while taking a break from shopping, and all of the food options are a big plus.