JJ’s Birds Nest

Service was okay - but, unfortunately we did pull tabs and forgot a winner on the table. We called and returned to the restaurant once we realized - granted I know forgetting the winner there was our fault, but the lady on the phone AND at the bar were so incredibly rude and dismissive. I also do understand that maybe the rules are we cannot cash it out it since she said "it has to be payed out within 15 minutes"... but the pulled tab was turned it directly after us leaving by the server... regardless if they are able to pay us out on it or not there is no excuse to treat your customers with such unkindness.

Not as great as all the reviews made it sound. I'm not sure if it used to be amazing and then they found a new food distributor or started cutting costs? They didn't have tots!!! I was super sad about this. We ordered food to go and most of it tasted like it was pre made and double cooked. The best thing was the cheese curds! They came with a prepackaged container of marinara. Entrees- Fish basket and chicken tenders baskets. I wouldn't get either again. The fish was super over cooked and almost looked like it was pre fried and froze before they refried. Overall, not impressed. I would possibly eat at the restaurant/ bar as it looked clean and maintained inside. Maybe this would be a better outcome? They did have a full bar and local brews.

Great place for a nice mom and pops old school feel to it I like the atmosphere music food tvs very nicely done

The parking lot was so full we almost kept driving but we took a risk and sure glad we did. Great bar with adjacent area with tables and high-tops. Plenty of room/tables for larger groups as well. Great bar-food and outstanding service and wait-staff. Friendly, clean, fast (we were passing through)... great drinks as well.If you are in the area, check it out.

Ive lived in Pillager/Baxter my whole life live and had never stopped. I missed out! 10/10 food and service. Ive dined 6 times since first visit 3 months ago.

Just love it. Highly recommend, flew all the way from California to eat here

Great place to eat. All 4 of us had different food and loved it all. Servi was fast and curious! Is recommend highly.

Far above average for a bar in northern MN. Great food, service and value. Only recommendation is to upgrade the fries...for $2 you need good fries

We were 1st timers to watch the Sunday Ice Races!! We arrived at 10:00 A.M. races start at 11:30. Our blonde bartender woman was very pleasant and accommodating!! She helped us move 2 tables together so we could see outside onto Borden Lake!! The Bloody Marys were tasty! Good selection of tap beer. Food was really tasty and reasonably priced!! It was much warmer inside and there are "real " toilets!!

Great food and wonderful service. Small town bar atmosphere. Nice to see locally owned businesses doing well.