The Most Scrumptious Sports Bars in Minneapolis

Muddy Cow

★★★☆☆ 3 (80)

"The free cheese puffs are great and drinks are generous; however we did get food poisoning there once. But have successfully eaten there a few times. Great impossible burger. Pizza is quite greasy and not that great. So really mixed review."

8th Street Grill & Taphouse

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (207) • $$

"Went to find a late night place to eat after arriving in town and this place surely hit the spot. Our waitress was quick to take our orders and food came out pretty quick. It wasn't too busy even though a game had just ended. You can really go wrong with burgers and fries though!"

Vinny's Sports Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (10)

"We absolutely love vinnys! If you are in the new Richmond area and looking for a place that has great pizza and strong drinks make sure you stop here."

Turtle's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (119) • $$

"Great food and service. Dark cat - cozy. Priced fairly. Convent but parking can be a challenge."

Blue Line Sports Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (29) • $$

"This was our first experience in a Minnesota sports bar. The center of the restaurant has a mini ice hockey rink that is full of tables and a wall dedicated to the packers (thought I was in Minnesota!) The menu has all the typical sports bar stuff and most of it was pretty good. I had he Zamboni zinger and it was good. Chicken sandwich with pepper jack on a sourdough bun, good portion and good size for the $$. The Philly was a little disappointing to one of our guys as there wasn't much meat to it, lots of bun but little meat. The fry options were plentiful and I thought it was cool you could have tots for no charge. I had the buffalo fries and for a guy that loves buffalo wings these were a bummer. Skinny and dry, brittle and just so-so. The beer deals were strong and the staff was friendly, if you're in the area and want to catch a game and a bite this would be a decent spot for sure."

El Zocalo Grill & Cantina

★★★★☆ 3.8 (108) • $$

"Updating a previous review, this is now our favorite Mexican place in Blaine. Food is great, service is good, the restaurant is roomy and nice. I especially love that it smells like Fabuloso, gives it that real authentic Mexican feel. (This is not a joke, legit brings me back to my travels in Mexico!)I love that they have a sope option in the build your own meal. So good!!"

Concord Lanes

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (24) • $$

"Pretty standard bowling alley. Nothing special but nothing super negative either. The have quite a few lanes and I went on a Saturday night. It was busy but not overly crowded which was nice. Our lane kept malfunctioning which was quite annoying because someone in our group had to keep going up to tell them every few turns. This made things a bit slower.Some people in the group ordered some food. Artichoke dip was very basic, the wings were a bit soggy, and the pizza was super greasy. I even blotted the pizza but then grease was still running down my hand. I would definitely not go here for the food ever. But, I feel that's standard for most bowling alley's they are not known for the food."

Trail Stop Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (126) • $$

"Stopped for a late dinner on a Saturday, first impressions when walking in was it was SO loud. We were seated at a nice corner booth and a server came by our table shortly. We ordered several apps to share between our group, my favorite was the Nashville chicken sliders. They were HOT but I liked them. The other apps we tried were good, Szechuan green beans, burger sliders, and wings. I'd recommend if your looking for a local watering hole with good bar food."

Smilin' Moose Lodge Bar And Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (192) • $$

"We had a great time eating outside & enjoying the weather on the patio overlooking the river. This is my first time visiting family in Hudson and I love this little town already. The patio tables are cute with moose prints and new looking umbrellas. Service was beyond excellent and the food came out fast, fresh, hot,and cooked to order. My niece and her husband have dined here several times and I will definitely come back next time I visit!"

Main Street Sports Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (16)

"This place is good and they deserve a good rating. It's incredible to see some of the bizarre reviews on here and the picky BS that some are complaining about. The sound wasn't turned up enough for some guy on some random televised game so he leaves a one star rating? WTF?? What a douche. My wife and I live in Phoenix and were in town for our daughter's wedding and we loved discovering this small town of Glencoe. Everybody was super friendly and accommodating and we fell in love with this small slice of real Americana. We tried a few other restaurants, coffee shops, and bars that were really good but we tend to like darker beers so it was great to discover the Main Street Sports Bar and Grill that has some of our favorites on tap. The service was top-notch and the servers were super friendly. The beer selection was huge, the beer was really cold, the atmosphere was great and the prices were pretty reasonable. There are at least 10 televisions running sports continually and there's memorabilia everywhere from Minnesota teams of course. The cheese curds were great, pizza is good, the wings are good also. The place deserves local support and good reviews - so that people from out of town are not scared away over some petty, ridiculous complaint. Keep up the great work you guys."

Beetles Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (74) • $$

"Beetles is our go to for great take out food when we are visiting our elderly mother that is in love with their "Rachael" sandwich. We love the turkey/bacon/avocado sandwich on cranberry bread. I have also had good burgers and salads there too."

Harbor Bar & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (12) • $$

"Awesome little shithole bar in Stillwater. Wood paneling, insulation hanging out of holes in the ceiling, Surly IPA in cans, what more could you want???"

Stacy Sports Grill

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (20) • $$

"OFF THE BEATEN PATH !!!I've been here a few times, and I like how the city of Stacy seems to own and run this bar. It seems to be very community oriented. Nice.There weren't very many tvs like a normal sports bar, but there seems to be a DART following here. Pool tables as well.The clutter on the walls and hanging from the ceiling is in line with all the other small bars whose managers can't say no to their beer reps to ostentatious signs. Junky, Just junky. Also, with no sense of placement. Geez. I got a headache just looking around.The food I have had here is less than mediocre, and served in a basket but at "plate" prices. Really? But still, today I was still celebrating new granddaughter's birth and stopped on my way to Wyoming . Had a favorite beer, and after reading the menu, noticed the fanfare for the cheese curds. " Better than the State Fair's !" You better be able to back that statement up.If I am gonna waste calories on cheese curds, of which I am a connoisseur, they better be stellar, darn it !!! What ?? Identical cheese curds from a machine? The one's I got at a Dairy Queen 15 yrs ago were better! Seriously.At least they had the white cheddar cheese. But unless you LIKE cardboard saturated in oil cheese, get something else.Again, bartender barely interacted with, too busy with 3 men at the bar. Yeah, I've been snubbed by better places than this. Huh. Oh well, no one is twisting my arm to come back.DO N O T, I R E P E A T , D O N O T O R D E R THE C H E E S E C U R D S Y O U 'L L B E S O R R Y ............."

H. R. Pesty's Saloon & Eatery

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (11) • $$

"This is the definition of neighborhood bar. Great food, great service, great vibe: The place is clean. The Patty Melt is delicious, as are the Onion Rings. Buffalo Boneless wings have a sweetness to the hot. Good beer selection. The $0.50 wings deal on Thursdays can't be beat! The server Marie is the best in town. Will be back to try the Pizza and hope to have better luck in Pull Tabs :)"

Bashers Sports Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"Really enjoy the food and friendly atmosphere. The pricing seems the same with rest of the town."

201 Tavern Beer Garden & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3 (55) • $

"Great service by Savannah! The food was pretty good and we enjoyed the bingo as well!"

Zimmerman Bar and Grill Featuring Angeno's Pizza

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (40) • $$

"Great local spot!!! We were traveling through the area and stopped in for dinner. Service is great, atmosphere is awesome for a Saturday night. Highly recommend checking out if you're in the area and wanting a good time"

Tailgate Sports Café

★★★★☆ 3.7 (101) • $$

"Great choice of traditional wings in the Lyndale/62 area. Good choice of beers, excellent guacamole, and lots of TVs to watch the game!The service was fast and friendly, and the space is well laid out for a casual outing in a classic sports bar!"

Pillbox Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.6 (102) • $$

"Loved the beer selection. The dry rub wings and shrimp tacos were great too. Will go again in a heartbeat."

Social House - Rice Lake

★★★★☆ 4.4 (28)

"Outstanding Social hour is what great Minneapolis Bar/Restaurants are. Great beer selection and limited, but incredible food. Located in the old coca cola bottling plant, the brick structure has been completely redone on the inside. It is a casual dining experience with twenty something craft beers on tap (they vary constantly), IPA, lagers, Pilsner, sours, fruit, porter, and stout beers. Plus beer in the can if you just have to have that Coors lightFood looks like standard bar food but is anything but ordinary in preparation. Burgers with homemade pickles. Not plain aoli, but blueberry aoli (on my widow maker). Portable or chicken is an option instead. Pizza, salads, specialty sandwiches, and daily specials. All interesting and not ordinary. Staff is attentive and nice, but they could stand having someone more knowledgeable about their beer selections. However they were happy to pour a sample for meThe only other negative was they don't make their own onion rings. Based on how unique the food items are, I was hoping. Still five stars"

Romayne's

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (46) • $

"Definitely a nice patio for Taylor Falls area, waitress was great, they have ample serving sizes but the food was average. Unfortunately, the burger patties and buns were a bit dry. I would not rule this place out and I, personally, will be back for another try."

Black Bear Bar & Campground

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"Went last night for their Mexican night and everything was delicious. The nachos were huge and the quesadilla was perfect. The owners are very friendly and always remember us when we visit."

Red Cow

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"I've been dying to come here for years and just never made it out until recently. If you're in the mood for a burger, or just a delicious appetizer/snack DO NOT HESITATE! I am low key upset I waited so long to try this restaurant. Parking was easy to find, there is a huge parking lot right next to the restaurant. When you walk in, there is an adorable patio with lots of seating, and additional seating indoors. It was pretty empty when we went but it was also around 2/3pm so we came at an odd time. I didn't have a chance to try a cocktail but next time I definitely will! The ahi crisps are a MUST!!! So delicious- my boyfriend is not a fan of any raw fish whatsoever, but this was made so perfectly that he actually loved the dish and said he would eat it again! (Win for me!) that was only the beginning.. We also ordered the Parmesan truffle fries to start. My one year old son LOVED them & we finished the whole basket lol. Then the burgers came, and OMG some of the best burgers in all of the twin cities for sure. I had the turkey burger with avocado & it's the best turkey burger I've ever tried. Ever!!! The sweet potato fries with the dipping sauce was also a hit. My son and I devoured them! My boyfriend's patty melt was incredible.. I had to have a couple bites, it was so delicious it was hard for me to give it back If YoUrE rEaDiNg ThIs, BoOk YoUr ReSeRvAtIoN nOw !"

The Loon Café

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (163) • $$

"Something about the dark wood bar and floors intrigued me about this place. You could tell the Loon Cafe has been around and is a staple in the downtown community for many years. It was slammed after the Twins game but I luckily found one of the last spots at the bar. The bartenders were quick to make drinks and take food orders. Mine even made a few recommendations. I ordered the beef nachos and the Pinto's Diablo chili. Yes it was a lot of food but I was told their chili is excellent so figured I'd give it a try. It was excellent. I can tolerate heat but this wasn't burn your lips off spicy: it was the spicy that had a hint of sweetness behind the heat. And since chili absolutely should contain beans (much to the ire of my fellow Texans) Minnesota chili has kidney beans in it. Buttered Texas toast came on the side for dipping (or not). The chili was a meal itself. The nachos were just plain huge. There was no shortage of meat and cheese and it came accompanied with a generous helping of guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. Despite being packed after the ball game the staff here stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park with the food and service (baseball pun intended)."

The Shack

★★★★☆ 3.5 (53) • $$

"Really good food, unique menu items with great service. But it's still a bar, so casual."

Surfside Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (69) • $$

"Hands down the best spicy margarita in Minnesota. Originally I ordered a vodka soda, then saw the "Taco Tuesday menu" and wistfully commented that I wished I had a margarita. Woman behind the bar-Claire- replaced my Tito's sofa for the spicy margarita. Claire was welcoming and gracious and didn't bat an eye. She was so great- hospitable but not too chatty.The spicy margarita was not too sweet (I hate sweet margs) and the habanero simple syrup gave it a pleasant kick. The tajin on the rim gave the whole thing complex flavor. My first time here and I will DEFINITELY be back. Ambiance was laid back."

Not Justa Bar & Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (21)

"Whenever I get a chance to travel, I almost always have to try some local food! Came here for lunch yesterday and boy was I in for a treat! Cheese curds- Some of the best cheese-curds I have ever had! The cheese was delicious and the way they batter them, oh boy!! Crunchy and consistent with each bite! I also loved how the cheese was actually the kind of cheese you can pull, check the pic haha. Although I am not a local and some might feel my scale for "good cheese curds" maybe skewed, this fat boy sure knows food! Food you can have fun with? Yes!4 piece broasted chicken meal- Boy was I amazed by this broasted chicken! The skin was light, yet crispy. Normally I like a thick breaded fried chicken, but I was blown away with this. Although this was thinly coated, it had a consistent and satisfying crunch and crisp to it. The seasonings were on point and flavorful. The chicken meat? My gosh it was juicy! So juicy that it put dirty thoughts in my head with each bite kind of juicy. The mashed potatoes were definitely made from scratch. It had that home style chunk and creamy consistency one can appreciate with proper mashed potatoes. Last but not least, the gravy! The scratch made gravy paired with the chicken and mashed potatoes so well. Normally I like to enjoy my chicken with some hot sauce, but for this meal, I ate it straight up and appreciated the work put into this meal.The Caramel Pecan Sticky bun. Oh lord I just died and went to diabeetus heaven. It was unlike anything I have ever had before. They have a soft cinnamon bun, topped with a monster amount of homemade caramel sauce with some chopped pecans. I can't explain how heavenly this was. Each bite was just pure perfection! Next trip I am definitely enjoying two for myself and two more to take home haha.The service was absolutely on point. I did not get our waitresses name, but she was just absolutely a gem to deal with. Very friendly and very attentive. Making sure everything we needed was taken care of and overall pleasant dining experience. She putMe on to their chicken and waffles, so another trip is in order before I leave and whenever I am traveling through again. We drove in from Minneapolis and I must say, WORTH THE DRIVE!And this why mom and pop businesses need our support!"

Tasty Pizza - Hangar 45

★★★★☆ 4 (120) • $$

"Great place. The interior, the hospitality, the food, the regulars makes it feel like you're in a neighborhood bar in Rome. Even better with the selection of bottled beer."

Maverick’s Sports Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (6) • $$

"We stopped in with our kids at 5:00 on a Friday we were the only people there appetizers and kids food came out crazy fast. The steak wasn't bad at all but the chipotle aioli sauce was amazing highly recommend that for anything you're eating there! The kids loved the hockey booths, the atmosphere is pretty awesome in there and our servers were amazingly friendly. It's on the front street strip so parking sucks sometimes but using either of the ramps just makes for a little walk but much easier time finding a parking spot."

Minnesota Wing King

★★★★☆ 4.2 (31)

"The food is outstanding. Great neighborhood feel and did I mention how good the food is!? The sides should be considered a main course with the amount received and the quality / flavor / etc. The wings were dreamy and creative and tasty and everything I had wished for and more. We couldn't finish them and they were lights out for lunch the next day!"

The Quarry Taphouse

★★★★☆ 4.1 (30)

"Wanted to give the new place a try. Granted, I went in at the lunch time and it wasn't very busy at all; I'm thinking it picks up in the evening. Service was quick and friendly during lunch.I decided to try the totchos, since I wasn't too hungry. They were tasty, but I hope they consider doing an option to add beef or chicken (like regular nachos), as there was definitely something missing. The rest of the menu looked good and will come back to try the beer and cocktails!"

McPete's Sports Bar & Lanes

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (17) • $

"Great bacon cheese burger the patty was coarse ground and very juicy and tastie and they have gizzards too cant wait to return also the service was impeccable"

Willow River Saloon/Carbone's Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.7 (42) • $

"Great Carbones pizza! Always prepared to perfection - Extra large sausage & mushroom! Wait great broasted chicken too -- decisions decisions - fun atmosphere, overall great place. We've lost too many places in North Hudson - gotta keep this place in business."

Thirsty Badger

★★★★☆ 4.3 (23) • $$

"Stopped in for lunch while on vacation from Iowa. HUGE outdoor bar area that looks fun at night. Bar/restaurant area is clean. Quite a few people for midweek. I had the Cuban which was delicious and very generous. Wife had the turkey sandwich and was equally pleased. Service by the bartender was great. This place seems out of the way but well worth it. Yum!"

CR'S Sportsbar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (9) • $$

"This is a nice clean pool hall. They have limited food since they only have a Carbone's Pizzeria inside the pool hall, however you can buy alcohol."