5-8 Club

★★★★☆ 3.5 (866) • $$

"The 5-8 Club absolutely lives up to the hype! Their Juicy Lucy is an absolute must-try and truly a masterpiece. The burger was perfectly cooked, with the melted cheese oozing out in every bite so flavorful and satisfying! Be careful the cheese is extremely hot as you bite in! It's hands down one of the best burgers I've had for someone who prefers their burgers black and blue temperatures lol. They take the juicy Lucy and put their own spin on it. We ordered the saucy sally and the roadhouse versions. The sauce on my roadhouse juicy Lucy was absolutely delicious and was great on the burger and the fries. The fries are perfectly crisp and lightly salted. The saucy sally was also pretty good just super messy to eat. So be prepared for a messy meal but a delicious one. The atmosphere of the restaurant is welcoming and cozy, and the staff were friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. They really know how to make you feel at home.If you're looking for a place with great food, excellent service, and a chance to try the iconic Juicy Lucy, look no further. I can't recommend this spot enough and will definitely be back for more if I'm ever in the area again!They have their own parking lot which makes parking super easy and their prices really are great."

Red Cow Uptown

★★★★☆ 4.4 (325) • $$

"This is such a magical place during the end of the year! They go all out with tons of holiday spirit! They have specialty drinks in holiday mugs and kitchy glasses. The entire place is decorated from top to bottom with tinsel, lights and balls!The main menu available all year round has amazing burgers and sides. You will find quality meat, coupled with delicious jams, spreads, cheese, bacon and so much more.Don't sleep on the grilled cheese with tomato soup on those cold nights. They pack.chips into the sandwich just like I did as a kid!The bar is spacious and has many tvs if you'd like to watch a game here year round as well. The staff are the best, with quick service, good attitudes and smiles!"

Lone Oak Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (308) • $$

"I stopped there on a business trip at a colleagues recommendation. I had a panko breaded walleye with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetable. Very tasty and a quality meal. The service on the other hand was very poor. At sat for twenty minutes before anyone showed up to take my order. Then the server got the order wrong but kitchen turned it around quickly and got me the correct meal. The server never returned so another twenty minutes after my meal I went to seek out someone to pay my bill. I spoke to the manager who was very understanding and took care of matters. So great food. A bad night for service, so a 3 rating."

NorthStar Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (225) • $$

"I really like this place. It feels like a semi-upscale burger joint. Food is excellent. We went for a school fundraiser and loved it so I went back a few weeks later. Very good food."

Alleycat’s Gourmet Sandwiches

★★★★☆ 4.3 (191) • $$

"Stopped in for lunch and grabbed the Market Club with a side of tots. Both were fantastic! The club is an scrumptious combination of flavors sandwiched between two pieces of perfectly toasted tasty sourdough. Because the food is so good the place is usually busy so don't expect to grab and go. But the food is worth the short wait. There are not a ton of seats inside so at busy times it could be a little tight. Service is always great."

Rosalia

★★★★☆ 4.3 (175)

"If the weather is nice, run! don't walk over to the Rosalia patio. It is by far one of the best outdoor spaces for afternoon cocktails and conversations. Even if you aren't a pizza fan, their dips and other appetizers are perfect companions to their craft cocktails. Order the three dips (hummus, baba ganoush, carrot tahina with peanut harissa) to have a little bit of everything.My one cocktail critique is ice. They use crushed ice, which overtakes the drinks, especially when sitting outside. Order them with light ice!"

LoLo American Kitchen & Craft Bar Hudson

★★★★☆ 4 (197) • $$

"I think we found a new date spot!! The food, the ambiance, total package.We started off with the rosemary fries and fried Brussel sprouts, both were amazing with tons of flavor! If someone says they don't like brussel sprouts, bring them here! They will change their mind. We then split the hanger steak tacos and the Lolo burger.The hanger taco was probably the best taco I've ever had! The Lolo burger was just the right amount of heat and flavor to satisfy anyone's hunger!Parking is great and the staff is excellent, please check them out when in Hudson WI.Added bonus: close walk to the beach for Xmas lights or walking off the amazing food."

The Bulldog Uptown

★★★★☆ 3.7 (209) • $$

"It is shameful how much I like this place. It is an understated, neighborhood spot that sits squarely in the local, almost dive-bar genre. The combination of pretty stiff drinks, weekday beer specials and the consistently available $9 Beer and Jameson bump (shot) are superseded only by the Happy Hour deals (M-F, 3p-6p and M-Th, 11p-1p; 1/2 off taps, wines, wells and apps), pretty awesome pub style food, and Wednesday evening Wingo (whiskey bingo)!Walking in always gives me pause because of the combination of day drinkers, tattoo heavies, and misfits gathered around which I don't feel a strong sense of identity with. However, I love that everyone in the place is always lively and having a good time and I always feel welcome as does everyone I see that walks in.The rotating taps are great but what I really like here are some of the menu items. The kitchen does well in the area of the fried food arts. Pickles, chicken strips, cheese curds and wings are all solid choices made even better during happy hour pricing but the real guilty pleasure for me are the Tater Tots. I really try to adhere to low carb foods but the damn Tots here are my downfall. You can get them plain but a pro-tip is to spring for the extra buck and they will season them with garlic, sriracha or truffled salt. Well worth it as a guilty pleasure.The burger choices, sandwiches and other pub like food selections are solid and I haven't eaten anything here that has led to regret. For the food, drink and atmosphere it is a solid 4-star spot as a dive bar but I must add the 5th one simply due to those friggin' Tots."

The Gnome Craft Pub

★★★★☆ 3.5 (230) • $$

"I was there a few weeks ago celebrating my friend's birthday, the place was great for a big group of 10. Our server was wonderful, she kept track of our orders. I had the stuffed gnome cap which was a big mushroom cap on a bed of puréed roasted red peppers (sweet ones) and topped with various other vegetables. My favorite were the Beignets topped with a mocha sirup."

5-8 Tavern & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (215) • $$

"Santa Fe Juicy lucy was delicious! It was juicy as expected, onion rings were crunchy as needed, and the 5-8 tavern sauce was out of the ordinary! I'd be definitely coming back here again to try the others! Service was great, was constantly check up on to make sure everything was good. Self seating, and it was a nice place to catch up and chat"

Plate

★★★★☆ 4.2 (148)

"Decided to return here for another go and I'm glad I went ! PLATE has truly stepped up their game, delivering an even better dining experience across the board. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels more inviting and polished, making it a great spot for both casual dinners and special occasions.One of the most noticeable improvements is the service. The staff is more attentive, knowledgeable, and engaged. . Whether it's recommendations on new menu items or perfectly timed service, they've elevated the overall experience.we had Hannah as our server and she was wonderful ! Suggested different things on the menu . The biggest highlight, though, is the seafood. PLATE has really embraced variety, consistently updating their seafood offerings to keep things fresh and exciting. Their rotating selections ensure there's always something new to try, from creative takes on classic dishes to bold, flavorful combinations that showcase their commitment to quality ingredients.It's clear that PLATE is putting in the effort to refine its menu, atmosphere, and service, making it a must-visit in Prior Lake. If you haven't been in a while, now is the time to check it out! Especially during restaurant week $45 for three course meal with your drink. Worth it !! Must go and try it out !!"

Newt's North

★★★★☆ 3.7 (188) • $$

""Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog,..." (Macbeth)Ahh, fall...that time of year when pumpkin spice, apples and eye of newt are in high demand. Newt's North is the sibling bar and grill to Newt's original downtown location. It's significantly more spacious than its older brother, but both could be described as dark, loud, and slightly divey, with taxidermy mounts and blankets of popcorn perpetually and intentionally left covering the floor. Perhaps that's where the newts are hiding! Newtmerous sandwiches and unique burgers fill the menu here, earning the restaurant the title of "Best Burgers in Rochester" from Rochester Magazine every year since the early 2000's.The Three Piggy's Melt alone blows the house down with pepper Jack, crispy fried onions, bacon, ham, and pulled pork topped with a bourbon buffalo sauce (though personally I'd leave off the ham.) Wolf that baby down! My favorite hot mess to order is Todd's Burger, topped with bacon, fried eggs and cheese. It's a huge, delicious cardiac event waiting to happen. Split it into two meals or share it, because you're not going to grow a new heart unless you are, in fact, a newt. Not one to give Wisconsin all the glory for their curds, Newt's also makes some mean cheese curds that you simply must order on the side. While their burgers and curds are newtoriously good, I wouldn't make a special trip to Rochester just for dinner here. But it's always a perfect casual meal after a day of shopping at Apache Mall.Burgers-4.5 starsService-4 starsAmbiance-2.5 starsFree popcorn-5 stars in mouth, 1 star on the floor."

Number 4 Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 3.6 (182) • $$

"The finest in Mankato, though I prefer the old menu with many small plate options. (They are more a steakhouse now). Food is always delicious (Appetizers, desserts, cocktails, and unique non-steak options.) Top-notch waitstaff and bartenders who are knowledgeable and attentive. Our favorite for special occasions."

New Bohemia - Golden Valley

★★★★☆ 3.9 (153) • $$

"I have only been here a few times, but found it pretty good. It's a great place to watch a sporting event. They have a big selection of beer and the food is spicy. It does help I live really close."

O’Brien’s Public House

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (199) • $$

"The only reason i deducted a star was because of services. The service wasn't that great. We sat down for 5-10 mins waiting to order when the location was not busy. After ordering the order we waiting 30 minutes to get our food. The appetizers didnt come out until 20 min later and then we had to wait additional 30 to get our food. I understand that they don't have a lot of staff, however there wasnt a lot of people there. At most there were only 5 people in other booth. Food: The cheese curd was good, it is just like other cheese curd u get at other restaurant. The smokehouse wing was good, however it did not taste like gochujang and spicy. It was sweet and had a bbq taste. The burger was very good. It did have a small spicy kick to it. The fries were big and crunchy. The burger has a sauce that taste sweet and spicy."

Tap Society

★★★★☆ 4.2 (114) • $$

"Great beers on tap and a great location for a post work drink or two. Most everything js self-service, but it's fun getting to try some interesting beers."

Boulder Tap House

★★★★☆ 3.7 (138) • $$

"Can we take a moment to say.. holy NACHOS! Some of the best nachos I've had, and plenty to go around. Restaurant seemed a little short staffed, but the service we did receive was great. Great place to watch Saturday night college football with tv's lining the restaurant! Super fun / lively atmosphere, don't come here expecting a low-key, quiet night!"

Litt Pinball Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (99) • $$

"All right. New location taking over from the old Liquor Lyle's. You ever come to this place? One of the best dive bar happy hour's in the WORLD. 2 for 1's ran from 9am-Noon, 3pm-6pm, & 9pm to midnight. Plus, if a Vikes game was on, it was 2 for 1's. Yes, you literally could have 9 hours of 2 for 1's on a Sunday. Ha! Ha! I wish I had pics of the government block cheese, saltine crackers, sardines, and the chicken wings that were dumped on the silver serving tray in the shape of that fryer basket. Legendary. But back to Litt. They kept a lot of the same shape of Lyle's, painted things and they have so many pinball machines. Plus there is parking in back and the street parking is honestly easier than their old location. And more importantly is that the food is on point. There is a thing happening food wise with five bars and I think LITT does it well. They offer up a smashie burger and it's $2-$4 cheaper than other places and also very good. The dogs are also being served and overall, that little kitchen makes some good grub. There are also booths that utilize the old playfield of a pinball machine. Shorty's (RIP) in Seattle used to have this and their Schtick too was hot dogs. I feel LITT has embraced this dive attitude with better grub and expanded it in a good way. Because honestly? It is about the pinball and having a regular beer. I recommend checking out the Pinball Map app to see what sort of machines are there if pinball is your thing.Also, playing earlier in the day increases your chances of actually hearing the machine."

Iron Tap

★★★★☆ 4 (112) • $$

"Next time you're out West of the Twin Cities you have got to stop in and try @irontapmn located in downtown Waconia, MN. This place is so quaint on the outside but buzzin' on the inside. Super cool vibes, excellent service and delicious food!!! They offer tons of craft beer on tap and great looking craft cocktails. I cannot wait to go back in the summer to enjoy their rooftop and patio seating areas!We started with the fried pickle rollups and they were super good. Great panko crust offered a nice crunch. I'm not a big ground mustard fan so pro tip is to order them with ranch (obvi). :)The walleye sandwich was also really good! I could have used a tad more tartar sauce on the bun but that's just me. The fish also had a delicious crunch to it and was very meaty. Once again, always get the fries w da ranch as a side. The sleeper here was the adult mac n cheese. Stacked with bbq pulled pork, poblano peppers, onions and more, this thing was killer! I always say if you see max w cavatappi noodles you know it's going to be and this was right there. The BBQ cheese sauce was super creamy and not overpowering. This dish was !!!Take a drive to visit Iron Tap out west in Waconia and you can thank me later!!"

Lola - An American Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.1 (101) • $$

"Without a doubt the best Chicken Pot Pie I've ever had! Huge, overreaching puff pastry w rich creamy sauce.When I ordered it, I asked if the pie was really good. All the help in the vicinity began shaking their heads in unison, saying it was amazing. So I took their word. I don't think you'll be disappointed!"

The Boulder Tap House

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (131) • $$

"Glad we stopped by on our way home from the cabin. Cool atmosphere and menu and over 40 beers on tap. Wings were definitely solid, but I wish they were a bit more crispy. Buffalo sauce was about as classic as it gets but no complaints.Burger had great flavor and I liked that they had a byob option.Looking forward to stopping by next year!"

Cardinal Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (90) • $$

"Multiple open pool tables, pull tabs, darts, and many more bar favorites make the Cardinal Restaurant and Bar a great spot!The waitress was very friendly and attentive. We got cheddar crisps and fried green beans. A pitcher of beer kept our pool skills sharp and the place was not crowded mid-day on Saturday which allowed for good conversation."

Newt's South

★★★★☆ 3.5 (105) • $$

"Good place to get some classic burgers. Lots of options including different kinds of smash burger. I ended up ordering the California smash burger and it was delicious! I asked for the basil mayo on the side and I'm glad I did as it was really rich and I think it would have over powered the burger. Additionally we got nachos... and they were very subpar. 20 dollars and truly nothing very special to them, would skip out on ordering them next time. Staff was super nice and the restaurant was clean and cozy!"

New Bohemia - St. Paul

★★★★☆ 3.8 (71) • $$

"The restaurant is open and airy. It's bar like place. There are so many wursts that might be hard to choose from. Therefore, you would want to come back to try more.They have kids items, or you can order the sides for kids. All the tables are high tops. So if you prefer low top sitting, it might not be a best choice for you. The food is pretty good and flavorful. We enjoyed our choices which was duck and boar. The mac and cheese we ordered for our toddler was meh. The noodle was very soft but I guess that's not their specialty and maybe our child can not tell the difference. Took off one star is because the parking is very limited."

BK Tap Haus Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (58)

"Stopped here for a drink before dinner next door Our friends were already seated and so we didn't get served for a while by our server- Tried their pornstar martini- it wasn't a classic one as they added aperol to the drink which gave it a slight bitter taste It's a big place and they have music at 7pm- cool place to have a drink if in the area"

Mad Cow

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (87)

"A great stop for dinner. Staff was friendly and we enjoyed the openness with the ability for the garage doors to be open on nice weather days. We had the Yum Yum Wings which turned out nice, The Flaming Bleu Berry burger with dilly fries, and the Bacon Curd Burger and baked potato."

Milwaukee Burger Company

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (85) • $$

"Great burger! Amazing cheese curds. Nice clean, friendly staff. I will definitely go back next time I'm in Wisconsin."

Wild Boar Bar and Grill Oakdale

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (98) • $$

"A good friend of mine suggested we meet here for lunch. I had never heard of the Wild Boar and based on initial reviews, honestly I didn't have high expectations. They are kind of off the beaten path in Oakdale. Tucked away just off of 694 and 10th street. It was a nice day so we decided to sit on the patio. They have a nice large patio with plenty of room and it has some nice shaded areas. I decided on the Wild Boar Cheesesteak which was prime rib with swiss cheese and sautéed onions and peppers. That came with Thai cream cheese on a hoagie roll with fries on the side. The fries were Ok, nothing special. The Wild Boar Cheesesteak was pretty darn good. The prime rib was tender, the onions and peppers were cooked perfectly and the thai cream cheese added a nice bite with some creaminess. I've had cheesesteaks from both Pat's and Gino's, no offense to anyone from Philly, this cheesesteak was better. My friend really liked her salad which also looked really good. We'll meet again for lunch and coming back to Wild Boar would be just fine by me."

7 West TapHouse

★★★★☆ 3.7 (55) • $$

"Food was some SOLID bar food! Service was fine, beers were good, ambiance was relaxed and sports bar-ish. They were playing some BOPS the whole time, lots of angsty early 2000s rock. Great place to catch up with a friend over a beer and some greasy burgers!"

Beartown Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (54) • $$

"I'm not very impressed with the food at Beartown; it's mostly a neighborhood sports bar where locals drink beer and watch sports on TV.I was super hungry after a visit to my doctor. And I was looking forward to some hearty food. My server suggested the signature Beartown Burger.Overall, I was pretty disappointed with Beartown. I was the only person in the dining room ordering food. (There were only a handful of people at the bar.) So I expected a great burger, served quickly.My "famous" Beartown Burger & onion rings took half an hour to come out. Keeping an eye on my watch, I knew what was going to happen before the food hit my table. Of course, it was way over cooked to hell. The flavor certainly didn't warrant the "famous" label and it didn't live up to the Beartown restaurant name. The onion rings were okay but mostly flavorless and boring. I was hungry enough to eat a fried raccoon sphincter so it wouldn't have taken much to impress me. But they managed to drop the ball.I had an hour to watch everyone else at the bar. This is obviously a place where locals can hangout to drink and watch a game. Most of the people seemed to know each other. The prices are okay so I guess it's also a good place to bring kids that don't care much about food quality...or if you plan to get drunk and don't care much about flavor because you're half in the bag.My server was great. She was spot-on and on top of everything. Too bad the food didn't match up to the service.I'm being generous and calling them a 3 and hoping that - maybe - I just caught them on a bad day. In reality, my visit was probably closer to a 2.I probably won't be back.-Daddy Maxx Retro"

The Tap House West End

★★★★☆ 3.9 (48)

"We had lunch here last time we were in Rochester. We ordered brunch drinks, as well as the blackened salmon tacos, the Asian chicken salad, and a burger. It's pretty unusual for our kids to eat all of their food, but apparently the burger was really good and they loved the fresh fruit side. My Asian chicken salad was pretty good, but I wished that they had put the chicken off to the side so that it didn't cover the entire thing in Korean barbecue sauce. I would've preferred the salad dressing on the vegetables. Unfortunately, the salmon tacos were so spicy that my SO wasn't able to eat them. The server noticed and ended up being so sweet about it and took them off the bill. Thankfully, he was so full on tortilla chips and queso that he didn't leave hungry. Overall, the service is great here and we've been back a couple times since and they continue to impress."

Jimmy's Pro Billiards

★★★★☆ 3.8 (37) • $$

"This is where I cut my teeth on the pool table. Are you hungry? Or are ya starving for a good cold game of pool? If you said yes, then this is THE place for you to come play. Even if your game doesn't satisfy that hunger, then the burger definitely will!! And hopefully you'll come on a night when Susie is running the kitchen, cause she's just THE BEST! Either way you cut it, unless you lost your shirt on the tables, you're gonna leave this place better than when you came."

Flask

★★★★☆ 3.9 (28)

"Really enjoyed my time at Flask! I hadn't tried this place before because the menu was kind of small but I see now that I've been missing out! The interior is super cool. Decorated in a bunch of photos and different memorabilia. The drink menu is quite extensive and they do some really cool bourbon flights. I started with a cucumber Collins and I wear this tasted so good and refreshing. I was going to try a different drink but I just had to get a second one. My friend ordered the old fashion. I've never really enjoyed those before but this one was very tasty! Not too harsh. For an appetizer we started with the firecracker shrimp. These were absolutely delicious! And don't let the photo fool you, the portion was amazing. Could definitely be shared between 4 people and everyone would still get around 4-5 shrimp. For dinner I had the Buffalo chicken wrap. I really enjoyed this because it was pressed almost like a panini. It was refreshing to have a wrap that was warm and toasted. My friend had the shrimp street tacos and really enjoyed them. Over this place was pretty great! I'm definitely going to be coming back here soon."

Boulder Tap House

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (41)

"Welcome to Rochester!! This is the tenth in the franchise that covers MN/IA and has been open for just 4 weeks. This place rose to my top 5 burger places to go in Rochester. The service was questionable at first and it took several minutes to get a waitress but they made up for it with a complimentary appetizer, cheese curds. The cheese curds were actually a huge chunky of gooey white cheddar cheese. They were plentiful for the cost and had wonderful flavor.I opted for the Hickory Bacon Cheddar burger on a pretzel bun. WOW what a flavorful burger and the sweet BBQ was very good. The wait time once the order was placed was very reasonable considering the place was hopping! Still under covid19 restrictions the place was full, maintaining the 6ft distances and all the staff were wearing the masks (properly I might add)Wife ordered the chicken avocado and said it was very good. Both of us ordered the (included) French fries. They were good and may have been homemade, it was difficult to tell? Tasted fresh. They have a wide variety of sides but they get an additional $1.99 to up sale.The place had plenty of televisions with a wide variety of sports and even a music video channel as well as KTTC TV weather. The menu had many options which ensures a return visit from us, wings and pizza. This place was a solid 4.5 stars and once the minor service details are worked out will surely give Wild Bill's down the street a run for their money."

El Loro Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (17)

"I've eaten lunch here a few times and I'm impressed. I like to try new things, but it's hard for me to resist the choripollo. Even the smaller serving from the lunch menu is plenty of food. I particularly like that along with your chips they bring the usual red salsa and a dish of ranch. The ranch dressing is very mild. You can taste the buttermilk and a hint of cucumber. It's not the typical garbage ranch dressing used to mask bad food.The very large windows give it a nice open feel. The staff is very friendly. The prices are right in line with similar restaurants. It's located just off I-35 on the same frontage road as Cabelas. It's right by a Timberlodge Steakhouse and a Famous Dave's, but you'll like this place more."