44 Best Bars near Apple Valley

“While the food was good, service needs improvement. I had the Potato Skins which were very good. My husband had the Ruben. He asked for fries and got waffle fries. Was never offered seasoned sour cream, while my cousin ordered fries, got crinkle cut fries and was offered seasoned sour cream. My husband said the Ruben was good but could have used a little more dressing. Not once were our water glasses refilled or was the offer made to have them refilled.“

“Very good food, the chef is always trying something new which is refreshing instead of having the same items. They prevent their menu from getting stale like some many others. Stacey is amazing, not only a great bartender but she does so much more for Celts. The rest of the staff are really good too. Highly recommend“

“I love coming to Cowboy Jacks in Apple Valley! The staff is amazing and I love the food and happy hour specials. I also want to give a shout out to one of the managers, Calvin who intervened when he saw a man at the bar harassing me. I didn’t even have to ask him, but he could tell I was uncomfortable and asked the man to leave. It is so refreshing to go to a bar where the staff truly cares about the well-being of their customers! Great work to this whole team! I will most definitely be back!! ?“

“Just finished dinner at the Better Half to try out the new after dark menu - 100/10 recommend! We had the ahi tuna stack, miso sea bass, and the lobster pasta (can’t remember the name) and everything was INCREDIBLE. We wanted to order pretty much everything, it was so hard to decide! I would officially consider this one of the best menus south of the River - can’t wait to come back and do another round of taste testing until we make our way through the whole menu! Shout out to Michael our server - he always goes above and beyond (I somehow always end up in his section 😂 and he is fantastic!)“

“today was my first day visiting this location and it will not be my last. The food was spectacular and the service was outstanding. The atmosphere was very welcoming. I can’t believe it took me so long to find this beautiful gem. I will definitely be returning soon.“

“This place is really nice on the inside. I don't live in the area but I was working in the area today. Google scrolled food options and chose this place. 👌 totally loved it. The ladies serving were awesome and the food was really great. Definitely tasted like great quality food. I'm vary happy I chose to come here!!!“

“Amazing food always. Owners are very lovely folks“

“Fast friendly service. Food was hot and delicious!“

“Place was fun and service was great. My kids sweet 16th party was a success. they had a blast!“

“Very pleasant great burgers“

“Almost don't want to review- to keep this hidden gem to myself.
Most know that it is a great bar-
But we love their brunches. Amazing Benedicts, bacon, and hashbrowns!
Staff are friendly and attentive. Country themed with added seasonal decorations.“

“Always good service & good food!“

“The breakfast was incredibly delicious, and I couldn’t resist overindulging.

Exceptional service ensured prompt attention for everyone. The warm and inviting ambiance created a delightful atmosphere.

Wishing the legion employees a joyful Easter Sunday. Let’s express gratitude to the Lord for this wonderful, sunny day.“

“Enjoyed the side dining area. Food was tasty, I had the salmon and jasmine rice. First time I’ve had Captain Morgan on the happy hour list. Great service.“

“Wonderful Indian food. Wide variety of options. Unique “Street Food” offerings along with more traditional appetizer, entree, dessert. We will be back many more times.“

“We were staying at the Doubletree by Hilton near the airport and Mall of America and we went to the hotel bar and SHAWN was the bartender. He was covering the entire bar and the entire restaurant and was also getting room service orders that he had to handle all by himself. Apparently, they were short staffed. He was so polite to everybody and did a great job keeping up on people‘s drinks and food orders and that guy deserves a raise! Our food was very good and so were the drinks.“

“great fundraisers.. great friends“

“Everything is delicious 😋, I am going back“

“Fantastic good, great service and atmosphere!“

“Very good. Very friendly service.“

“FUN place w/good food & drinks 😜🎉🍔🍟🍕🍻“

“lunch on Saturday at 3pm Not too busy, surprisingly food is a great value and very tasty Borderline gourmet and really delicious.“

“food was amazing and the staff is super friendly“

“Come give Granite City a try! Great atmosphere, service, and food! 🍻“

“I think this is one of the best steakhouses around. The food is always delicious and appealing. The wait staff are well trained and know the menu so are able to answer specific questions about food options. It's a little pricey, but it's always a fun place to visit for a special event.“

“We needed a quick dinner and just googled restaurants and found Lars. It’s a gorgeous little restaurant tucked into the lobby of a hotel. The food was delicious and came out pipping hot; we made it in time for happy hour with their new menu and had a bunch of fun stuff to choose from. The drinks were great too and mine came with a cute little golf club toothpick! Our waitress was very friendly and attentive and the bartender came out to make sure I like my drink. If I lived closer this would be my new spot to go to regularly.“

“I’ve already written about how good it is.“

“Great Happy Hour! Food is always good.“

“If you were looking for a fun cocktail, an excellent martini or old-fashioned with a light appetizer this is your place. The area is absolutely beautiful and the Omni is nice. But the place was horribly understaffed. We sat at the couch area with little expectations and went to the bar for our drinks. Ordered some food and it was very hard getting even napkins or plates, dirty dishes, just sat there. For the price you pay ($15 a drink , $20 for wings) you need to have more staff on a Sunday game day .“

“Great food fast! Good with kids and great drinks. Highly Recommend!“

“Awesome and very friendly staff“

“Stoped in had a beer and burger burger and it was great it was called The Galway*
Topped with bleu cheese crumble, bacon, crispy onion straws, buffalo, and garlic parmesan sauce
The onion straws were nice and crisp enough for me to eat even though im not a huge fan of onions they used real blue crumbles which added a nice creamy Ness the one thing I also had a vanilla apple cider that was ok one thing to note wish we had know its was bingo got kind of crazy with the kids running around but otherwise it was nice“

“I would like to the Babes staff for another great experience in food and entertainment. I had great time with friends as always. I will be back soon to enjoy a great burger and a beer with the friendly staff of Babes. Thanks“

“Food came out hot and fast“

“We reserved a room to have a reception with about 20 guests, as soon as we walked through the door, Holly our server was very courteous and attentive, very attentive!
She showed us to the room and made us at ease for our event, guests showed up and where immediately served by Holly, little details taken care of and over the top service!
Food was very good, arrived quickly and follow up for drinks and desserts was great.
I was very pleased with the tab, and the fact that they didn't automatically add a gratuity. The evening went extremely well with happy friends.
Would highly recommend group get together here.
Thanks Holly and Cowboy Jacks!“

“Buck Hill ski pub. Perfect spot for an afternoon lunch after skiing. The pretzel is huge. I loved the chicken and wild rice soup. Reuben was tasty with lots of dressing! Plenty of space inside and outside on the deck to enjoy watching the right side of the hill.“

“The Charcuterie boards ordered on-line were delicious and wonderful! They contacted me as I had asked for all boards and no plastic trays. I appreciated the effort to accommodate my request. Thank you“

“Always friendly and helpful. I came from Wisconsin and would like to see the bakery dept add crullers Delicious. As HyVee moves into WI you will find customers expect to be able to purchase. Also put a lot more apples into your Apple fritters. I stopped buying but I saw two slices sticking out and thought a would try again. Nope. All dough“

“Great happy hour prices!!!“

“Great people, great food, great morals. Thank you!“

“Ichiban Sushi is one of those culinary gems that quietly earns a devoted following. While it's an all-you-can-eat restaurant, the quality and attention to detail are far beyond what that label might suggest. The fish is consistently fresh, the rolls are beautifully prepared, and every plate arrives looking like it was made to order rather than produced in volume. The karaage—a Japanese-style fried chicken marinated for extra flavor and fried until perfectly crisp—deserves special mention as well. It's crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the flavor is so well executed that it would be a standout dish even at a restaurant devoted entirely to Japanese comfort food. Whether you're ordering sashimi, nigiri, specialty rolls, or appetizers, the flavors are clean, balanced, and satisfying. The atmosphere mirrors the food itself—relaxed and approachable, yet surprisingly sophisticated, with a level of attention to detail that challenges every assumption people might have about an all-you-can-eat restaurant.

What keeps me coming back is the rare combination of abundance and craftsmanship. The all-you-can-eat format encourages exploration, yet every dish arrives with the same care and consistency as a traditional sushi restaurant. The staff are warm and attentive, service is efficient, and there is a genuine commitment to quality that shows in every course. In a region where exceptional sushi can be difficult to find, Ichiban has created something truly special: a restaurant that proves generosity, hospitality, and excellence can all exist on the same menu.“

“Had the most amazing jerk chicken here my bartender was Joe super nice guy definitely 5 star ⭐️“

“Food and service were great, Reina did a wonderful job.“