Cardinal Tavern

I stopped in here while in the middle of a rail-bus transfer. Right away I was greeted by staff. There was a group circled around the bar but no where else. TVs everywhere. I was told there was a special that day: tomato-basil soup and grilled cheese sandwich at a reasonable price so I decided to try that. A tall glass of water with lots of ice they kept refilled. I was offered more food at one point but I can't eat that much these days.I took a tour around and found they had two Skee-ball machines in back. They do have a change machine. The juke box was ultra-modern. I found a bucket of bingo stampers on one table.Overall, I found this to be a super nice place and would stop here again.

We've been coming to the Cardinal for years. The food is bar food - nothing wrong with it, but nothing special about it, either. The atmosphere is American Legion. There's trivia, meat raffles, and pull tabs. And the service has always been excellent and friendly. But lately, a few long term servers have left and have not been replaced. (Yes, I realize it's hard to find employees.). So, the service has become slow. It can sometimes take 15 minutes to get your first drink or a half hour to order food. It's not the servers' fault, but the business needs to fix it.

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.

We come here often. The friendliest staff in Minneapolis and the food is good too. This time we had a California burger and a mushroom Swiss. Both were cooked perfectly and the tots were hot. Food comes out quick, good selection of beers and they have pull tabs if that's your thing.

I decided to checkout this place since it was close to me.I decided to order their beer battered fishI honestly had no expectations but this place had good reviews so I decided to check it out. Food: I ordered the fried fish from their dinner menu and it came with the soup of the day and a side of potato. When I got back home and tried it, I was surprised I never tried this place out. The food was freshly cooked and they were generous with their portions. The food was also decently priced for what you get. The soup of the day was fantastic, the fish was fresh and the tater tots could be a bit better but that is okay because the rest of the food was delicious. I will definitely stop by here more often to dine.Service: I was honestly scared at first because there was no counter where you can order and I didn't know who to approach since no one welcomed me. I didn't know whether to sit and they will come or to approach them but all I wanted to do was get a takeout. This lady at the bar helped me out. I had to use Apple Pay because I lost my debit card. She was very understanding and helpful. I waited for a bit and the other girl that helped me out was so very kind and smiled at me so I smiled at her back. Although I didn't get to stay here very long, I could tell that the staff who was serving was kind and I will be back againAesthetic- it's a typical American restaurant but it does have nice vibes/ ambiance. It would be a good place to socialize and drink with friends. They have a pool table, darts, and even karaoke in some days from what I have seen. It's a cool chill place to checkout.Overall,I had a great time here. I think I got my money's worth and I can't wait to be back again to try more of their menu.

Great spot with solid American fare, inexpensive taps, and plenty of games. Kid friendly space too! Golden Tee, Pool, darts and plenty of TV's to watch any game.Friendly and courteous wait staff working hard to keep customers happy! If you're in Minneapolis, it's worth a trip out of your way to view and experience this!

I'm regular and gave it in a review 5 star rating. However, this one star only pertains to my visit this Friday, 06/18/2021. Normally, I don't stop on Friday's but I did today.Two blonde women were working the bar. I've seen them in the past, but know mostly the staff during the other days of the week. They are super.The one woman, blonde, short, ponytail, and rather bad teeth was attentive and when I cashed out she presented me with the bill and called me Mr.Now I am informal and said, "Don't call me Mr." and I was going to follow it up with "Call me Fred". Before I could get the words out of my mouth she said "Ok, asshole." and started to yuk it up and perform for the guys at the bar. It really didn't go over as well as she thought it would. Then she said, "Just kidding." Bullshit . . . she wasn't. My profession before retirement was to read people . . . and I do it well. I had already signed the check and had a $5 tip, which is usually my minimum. I crossed it out and left 2-bucks. I really like the Cardinal. Have met a lot of nice folks, including the staff. I will continue going there, but not on Fridays if this classless twit is the regular. This was an isolated incident I believe, but likely not one with this gal. As I said the staff is superb and I just know from talking with Betty and Noel that this is not tolerated.I had hoped to have put this in an e-mail rather than a public forum, but was unable to find a direct contact on the website.Thank you.

The cardinal is a an old fashion bar restaurant. We're neighborhood regulars hang out and talk about life. They occasionally have meat raffles and there specials are priced daily and the food is really tasty. The staff and owner are friendly and helpful

Cardinal Tavern is a semi-sketchy (in a good way), divey sports bar that is a perfect place to coat your digestive tract with grease and cold beer. Friendly staff, typical redneck decor, great variety of games and pull tabs.I came for the beef, though...2/3 lb of culinary erotica. Seriously, 2/3 lb of grill-kissed, masterfully seasoned steer smothered in molten american cheese, topped with crispy bacon and hugged by a soft, simple bun (toasted & buttered, of course) for under $10. I'm not crying, you're crying. The patties were seared to medium and came in slightly thicker than your typical double -- this thing was hefty! The buns held up very well and the only thing I would've changed would be adding a second slice of American or Habenero Jack per patty, because why not?!In all seriousness, if you're a fan of neighborhood joints that crush classic pub fare, get your ass into Cardinal Bar. I can tell you, with confidence, that their food and service will lift you to the heavens as if you're being carried by a flock of.....Cardinals?Also, their Waffle Fries with Cajun Sour Cream brought the house down. Everyone moaned after trying them. Ridiculously good.

We went here for the first time today and had breakfast. It was delicious. Will absolutely be coming back! Huge portions of delicious food for a great price! And karaoke on Saturdays!