50 Best Bar & Grill near Bloomington

“Always good service & good food!“

“North Star Tavern absolutely crushed it for our group! We had our reservation double at the very last minute and they not only accommodated us, but were able to get us in earlier too. The host who helped coordinate everything was incredibly kind, patient, and accommodating. I really wish I had gotten his name because he made the whole experience so easy. And Riley, our server, despite being a Packer fan 😉, was fantastic. She handled our large group like a pro and gave us excellent service the entire time with a smile on her face. Also…that Brussel sprout salad is an absolute banger. 10/10 all around!“

“On Friday night, August 11th, I got delayed in Bemidji by thunderstorms. I was supposed to land in Minneapolis by 7 and then go to the hotel for a quiet and relaxing evening. Instead, I arrived at 11:30 p.m., totally exhausted and frazzled. I had missed dinner and my husband called the hotel and asked if he could have a pizza delivered for me. When I arrived, I mentioned this to the women at the front desk. They smiled and told me it was already in my room! I then asked if there was any way I could order a glass of wine to also take to my room. They smiled and said the was already taken care of. When I got to my room, not only did I find a small pizza and glass of wine sitting on the table for me, but they had added a Hersheys Candy bar and a hand written card to me..all on their own!! I still have the card and will keep it as a sign to me of how kind total strangers can be. The card reads, "Welcome! So glad you made it safe. Here's a love token from your husband. Enjoy your night! Sleep tight. Love, HGI staff Give these women a raise!! They turned a very exhausting and stressful night into such a wonderful experience. I was only able to be in your hotel for a total of 6 hours, but I slept so well knowing I was so cared for! Thank you!!!“

“Love this spot. Great owners. Great feel. Good food. One of my favs.“

“My waiter Addison was great and very attentive. However, the short rib sandwich was over cooked and over priced. On line there were a couple of items that I didn't see on the actual menu while at the restaurant. We were given the lunch menu at the front door, this really confused me, later Addison eventually figured it out. The rest of the experience was nice. The comedy acts were funny, except for the second to last guy, that totally bombed, as part of his act was to call all women bitches. He was poorly prepared, and otherwise was not funny at all, and should not be invited back.“

“Great experience, such friendly, quick service, food was delicious, steak & mimosas for breakfast were outstanding!“

“Great service, friendly staff, fun environment ! Definitely recommend as a place to go to get a bite have a couple drinks and have fun playing pool and darts with friends and family :-)“

“Best dive bar around you won’t regret it“

“The best staff and team !!“

“Prompt service and great quality and tasty food !“

“Excellent breakfast and service“

“This place is by far the best bar in Minnesota“

“Loved this place. Great wings and delicious burgers. Plus Root beer on tap. Miss this place next time I’m back in Minnesota I will definitely be eating there!“

“Our Bar Tender Becky was the best...“

“Great experience as our first time!“

“I’ve been there and think it’s pretty freaking good pub burger is the bomb beer cold and clean glasses. Nothing better that a great burger and beer in joint D,D&D’s are spot on. Thanks Guy F.“

“Awesome Karaoke Great Karaoke Host and Great Staff Great Singers Nice People Great Atmosphere Those of You who like to sing Karaoke I recommend this Karaoke Venue“

“Great for weekend activities“

“Recommend them. Just like the UK justice system only recognize two genders. A++“

“Food was awesome. Friday fish fry was only $15 and it was amazing. Can’t wait to go back tomorrow for dinner!“

“Went on a Wednesday evening after happy hour ended and the place was pretty open luckily. Seated and served a group of eight people well especially as most people only got drinks. Can’t attest the rest of their food but I tried the walleye BLT and it was shockingly pretty good. Definitely wasn’t expecting bar to serve such good food but would definitely recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area. I do hear this place gets pretty packed when there’s events at the theater next door so keep that in mind.“

“Absolutely love the Bulldog Downtown & LowerTown!!! Best burgers & Phillies ever!! So glad to be back!!!“

“Nice place to hang out, and the beer mac and cheese is good, very filling; tatertots are *crispy*, would absolutely recommend. The person who cooked it up for me in the kitchen was *very* enthusiastic and friendly! The bartenders were pretty quiet for my taste but very attentive. Not my top bar, but would be *very happy* to stop by here again. Good THC drink selection.“

“I had a delicious smash burger here! The tatertots were also very good. The ordering process is very easy as you find your own table and start a tab using a QR code and credit card. It was very empty when I went but the staff seemed quite busy. I think the vibe was nice but I'm sure it's more fun when it's full.“

“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.“

“Totally accommodated our baseball team during the State Tournament despite not having knowledge of the tournament. They were kind, respectful, and did all they could to get our orders in within a limited amount of time. We love this place and appreciate their willingness to serve us despite being short staff during a crazy, busy time.“

“Best food I’ve had. Byron who waited/bartender for us is GOAT. Thank you!!!!“

“T. J. Hooligans was fantastic and fun!
More than just going out to eat, it was an unexpected Saturday afternoon of FUN!!
We had the Balsamic Chicken Pizza and it was excellent! I would go back again and again for that but everything on their menu sounded great, I want to try them all.
We had the Fried ice Cream for dessert and it was SO GOOD!!

They warned us when we got there that Baby Boomer Bingo would be starting soon and the place would fill up. And by the time we were done eating that place was full of the funnest group of gray hairs. Bingo is FREE and you can win all kinds of prizes. It was a bingo card with songs from the 40/50/60s.

The owner Mike plays 30 to 60 seconds of a song, songs we all grew up with, so we were all singing along. Mike was very charismatic, and the crowd, who seemed to be regulars, really loved him.

I will definitely go back and bring my parents and aunts and uncles. It appears they have all different kinds of Music Bingo that I'd love to try.“

“Lovely little spot to hang out. Beautiful inside and the staff is friendly. They also have a little patio area in the alley. The space as a whole was clean.
I tried the guava cooler mocktail and it was delicious.
Great space for music too. The stage and sound system are set up really great.“

“Stopped in at Neisen's last Wednesday night to check out and scout the talent on their karaoke night. Excellent joint, large and spacious. The bartenders were very friendly and helpful. Very affordable drink and food prices.

Ordered a club sandwich with fries and it was absolutely delicious. Sandwich was toasted just right and lots of meat and veggie in between the perfectly toasted bread. Asked to have the french fries made crispy and they totally met the mark, golden brown crispy and not burnt. Tons and tons of parking.

El Gato's Recommendation:
Highly recommend Neison's for a bite and a pint. Stop and you won't regret it.
Music (singers) were excellent too by the way!“

“The Bulldog is a pretty standard place, warm beer, stiff drinks, but the reason I'm giving it a five star review is because of our server Hannah. She was AWESOME! She was also friendly, attentive and accommodating. We would go back to the Bulldog just because of her. Thank you Hannah for bringing some joy to our hang!“

“thank you for feeding us at saluting branches! the food was top notch! much appreciated!!“

“Great first time experience & delicious food! My kids & I were searching for a place to have a late dinner and ended up at The Tavern. We were quickly greeted & seated, our waiter was super attentive to us, and the food was amazing! We had the walleye, juicy lucy and (grilled) chicken pasta Alfredo. Will definitely go back for a date night to try some cocktails with my husband.“

“A local Rochester, MN restaurant chain -now branching out to a new location- Newt’s (Apple Valley) brings everything we love about the Rochester locations (GREAT burgers, beers, and unlimited popcorn!) to our little corner of the Metro. We were stoked when we heard Newt’s had arrived, and our first visit there certainly delivered. The food and atmosphere were excellent. Great service too! Welcome to our neighborhood Newt’s. We wish you much success here in Apple Valley, MN. Keep it up.“

“Deb is the Bartender here. we just love her, people person, her Personality is infectious!! Great Food!!😊“

“Buffet is worth every penny“

“Food was great. Service was great. Ambiance was great.“

“The food and drinks were good“

“Love it! Great service and fantastic bar food out in the edges of the Twin cities.“

“Ordered tuna melt and fries. I'm surprised they could spare the 15 cold fries. Sad 😔“

“Burgers are deliciously messy!! The onion rings were flaky, unique and tasty. Definitely in my top 10 favorite burger places in the twin cities. Cheesecurds were classic - worth ordering while you wait for your burger. Bavarian pretzel is not made in house.“

“Best bar in Apple valley!!!!“

“As a vendor. HBC management made me feel comfortable. All the employees were positive and always smiling. I love this type of environment.“

“I had the Walleye Poboy on sourdough with sweet potato fries.
Fries were waffle-style and great. Fish sandwich nicely done, but needed more sauce.
Service was fast and friendly. Atmosphere is decent for an airport restaurant.“

“I was a part of a group of 11 that went to Tavern 23 on a Tuesday for dinner. We made a reservation in advance and our table was ready when we arrived. Our server, Paola, was amazing! She was kind, friendly and efficient! Everybody enjoyed their food and the atmosphere. A definite do again!“

“Just what I needed.
I had a couple extra hours waiting on a flight and luckily I sat down here. Ana was welcoming and made me feel safe and comforted. What a great smile she has. I had a wrap a drink and some nice conversations.
Thank you.“

“Very lovely restaurant. Good prices and awesome drinks, staff is awesome!“

“We just had amazing impossible burgers, and heavenly cheese curds! Our server Cori was the best, so fun and warm! We felt so taken care of and it was extra special because of her beautiful personality!“

“Always a good time, wonderful neighborhood bar.“

“In between flights we stopped at Ike's Clubhouse. We were trying to find a reasonable spot. We all know airport restaurants can be expensive. But with the luck of Google, we were able to find Ike's. Chase, our waiter was good. My wife and I weren't too hungry so we told Chase we were going to share a meal. Well to our surprise, the server came out with our meal split in two plates. My wife and a were in aww of the hospitality. I know I know that you're thinking, that is a minor detail, but to us that went a long way. I was just expecting a plate with our food, I'd cut it in half and ask for another plate, but they thought about that prior. Besides that, the food was good, the price was reasonable for an airport restaurant and the hospitality was top notch. Thank you Chase and staff!!

Wheelchair accessibility: There is an elevator to get to the upper level where the restaurant is located.“