Cowboys

The inside is pretty small, but they have a huge deck space, which would be really nice in the warmer months!We ordered pickle fries and cheese curds as appetizers and both were great! The pickle fries had a small hint of spice and the cheese curds were perfectly battered and the accompanying dipping sauce was delicious.For my main I got the Inferno Burger with sweet potato fries. Again, both were super good! The burger had a nice kick to it and the marshmallow sauce that came with the sweet potato fries was heavenly.The only complaint I have is that our server was a little pushy and then absent after taking our order. They didn't come back until we asked for the bill.

Spent a fall weekend in beautiful Brainerd and went out for dinner and drinks one night at Cowboys. We were totally looking for a dive, and we found exactly what we were looking for at Cowboys. It was a little busy, but the wait to get a table (at 7pm on a Friday no less) wasn't bad! Very typical dive set up and ambiance (simple tables and chairs-- easy to wipe down, move around, etc. Not a lot of decoration, but no real need for it.)For FOOD:Caprese burger (weekly special)The burger was really good and I would get it again! Came with mozzarella cheese, tomato, and a balsamic sauce. I upgraded my chips to the Mac and cheese and originally was going to get the beer Mac and cheese, but the waitress said their normal Mac was better. It came out and was literally kraft Mac and cheese... not sure what the beer Mac would have looked like! Overall this is a friendly dive, and you get what you expect, besides the kids Mac maybe.

bluegill great!! know this a local business owner and local sports bar - staff need education on how to listen a little better - MN Prep Football weekend but staff don't care

My family stayed at a local resort and stopped here for dinner. The ambiance was cozy; seems like the locals come here often as the wait staff interact with them. It was dinner rush when we arrived and our waitress was able to check on us often. The food was good. We shared an 18 pieces mini corn dogs. I ordered the Dave's Outlaw burger. The hay sticks/deep fried onions on the burger was good. We also had a 6 & 10 year old kids with us and I was appreciative that they offered refills for the kids drink since our 6yo down his chocolate milk before food was served.

Great hidden gem! One 9f the best burgers in the Brainerd Lakes area! Excellent, friendly service. The kind of place you like to keep a secret, but want to tell others so they thrive!No frills on the inside, just a great up north, come as you are vibe.

We love Cowboys and all the staff! This is the best neighborhood hangout ever. Everyone is there to have a good night and a good meal. They have the BEST burgers in Minnesota! This is a bar and burger joint but they have a chef that is award winning in MN, which means that the other items on the menu and their specials are awesome.

Cowboys, hands down makes, the best burger and fry combo I've ever had. We go here at least twice each annual vacation with our family. Today for the first time, I ventured away from the burger and went with the walleye sandwich and was just as impressed. My only complaint/advice is not to go to Cowboys with the plan of eating lunch around 11-12 on the weekend. They serve breakfast until noon and we didn't get our food until 1:25 PM. This isn't a criticism more so just a word of advice if anyone was thinking what we were thinking.

This is a great little find with a delightfully eclectic menu. It seems to be meant for the fan of a hole in the wall who is also looking for something more than a greasy burger and fries.We took a chance and sat outside, the weekend after Labor Day, and were rewarded with some nice sunshine and a quiet street of people watching. I ordered the chicken avocado sandwich with sweet potato fries, the Mr the pulled pork sandwich with beer battered fries. I was expecting some ranch or sour cream for the sweet potato fries, instead, there was this crazy mish mash of marshmallow, tobacco, ketchup, and magic. It was like thanksgiving in the summer, with a little kick. Yes! The Mr said his sandwich had a great sauce and the fries were seasoned well, cooked well, and crispy. He said he beer batter on them was excellent.Our server was sweet and attentive, checking in at all the right times. We are glad to come back again and try some other tempting menu options.

Totally worth the drive. Great arcade area for kids that is separate enough to not interrupt other patrons.Their burger we had was great and the sweet potato fries were awesome. Large drink menu and enough of a variety on their regular menu to be sure to have something for everyone.

The ambiance at Cowboys is good. It is a smaller restaurant so it can feel a little crowded when it's busy. It was very busy on a Saturday night. The service is very good. They are very friendly and accommodating. They changed the TV station when my husband wanted to see the World Cup.The food is great. I had the walleye sandwich with battered (crispy) fries. It was delicious. The prices on the menu are higher than the prices online, which is a little misleading. Minus one star for that. Otherwise it's great.