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 :-)“

“Great experience as our first time!“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

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

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

“We live around the corner so I go here far too often. Lots of delicious food to choose from and the staff are always great! It’s rare to have to wait to be seated which is nice. The stuffed pretzel is worth the calories, their rootbeer is amazing, the fries are crack (breaded so extra crunch), sandwiches are all pretty good, & love their ranch dressing lol. My only critique is their buffalo sauce for the wings needs more acidic “tang”“

“I got into Minneapolis at 1130am, and wanted to get a bite to eat. Almost all of the eating establishments in the area were closed, except this place. Good food, good beer, great atmosphere, and great music. You can tell that this is a 'locals favorite'. Put this place on your list, as a good place to chill.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“T.J. Hooligans is a great restaurant with funky decor and TVs everywhere. The atmosphere can be lively but still comfortable and kid friendly. Their patio is super nice when the weather is good.

Our service was excellent, super friendly and attentive. We were able to watch both NBA Finals and FIFA World Cup games at the same time. They have full kids menu and serve breakfast all day. Our food came out quickly, the street tacos were good and so was the kids meal.

Overall, a reliable, welcoming spot in Eden Prairie. We want to come back and check out music bingo on Friday nights.“

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

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

“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!“

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

“It was quiet on Friday evening so it's good for conversation. There were many big TVs showing different sports. I like a fairly quiet sport bar so the atmosphere is appropriate for my personal taste. I ordered through a QR code on the table and I only liked water I had to get it myself. Therefore not much for me to talk about service other than when the food was not to us. My burger was a little salty but I asked others who went with me and ordered the same food and they said it was okay but we all agreed that the tatertots were a little salty.“

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

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

“The food and drinks were good“

“Buffet is worth every penny“

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

“Hannah was MORE than AMAZING 🤩My wife has a fruit allergy and Hannah was MORE than accommodating. Offering alternatives so that my wife will have the best experience. Thank you Hannah and thank you for being yourself 💯💪👑

Can't forget about the CHEF 😁My baked fish was to live for. Thank you.“

“This place has character! One of the chefs, Nate, let me try a new creation of his. I’m not sure if it’s going to become a menu item but it was the best burger I’ve had in a while. The house kettle chips were so thin and crispy, also the best I’ve had possibly ever. I’m not a fan of buffalo or blue cheese typically, but I trusted his taste with this burger and boy I’m glad I did. 10/10! Everything went together so well. It’s not on the menu but I hope it will be soon. He called it the “Beefalo” I’ll be back for it soon!“

“In a world of impersonal, screen based ordering and communication, our service from Brenda at Ike’s at MSP was like a breath of fresh air. She was prompt, courteous, engaged in relevant conversation, not scripted, and an absolute delight to talk with. The food was also a welcome departure from the reheated meal often found at other airport concessions. A little out of the way, Ike’s provided a temporary moment of authentic existence where we were treated and fed like fellow human beings.“

“The fact you can stop in here on a Sunday and get 10 jumbo wings for 5 bucks is actually an insane deal. It might just be a Sunday thing but they also had half off apps while we were there too. The wings were perfectly cooked, moist and the BBQ ones were delicious. Our waitress was also super nice so we left her a nice tip. It wasn't very busy while we were there which is probably because it's a holiday weekend. However, I could see this place getting super busy with the kind of deals they are offering.“

“Best bar in Apple valley!!!!“

“Always a good time, wonderful neighborhood bar.“

“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!“

“This was hilarious for me. No time to eat arrived late as an out-of-town visitor. Then asked for my group of “stuck up people”.

The staff responded “take your pick Everyone here is like that”. As one specially trained in that, what a surprise. Great music. Great atmosphere great laughter.
I can hardly wait to come back. Thank you.“

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

“We had lunch at Twins Grill and were honestly surprised by how good everything was! We ordered the sweet chili bone-in wings and the Southwest grain bowl. You can never go wrong with wings, but the grain bowl was what impressed me the most—it was absolutely delicious!

Even though it’s an airport restaurant, it felt like we were eating at a regular restaurant and gave us a nice little break from the airport atmosphere. The staff was super friendly, our food came out very quickly, and our booth even had a charging station. It was also pretty affordable for the quality and amount of food we received. We would definitely eat here again!“

“I along with 4 family members (including a 7-year-old) had dinner. We all ordered different menu items, and we all enjoyed our entrees. One person in my group eats gluten-free and she was able to find food items on the menu that fit her needs. Our waiter appeared to be new, but was attentive and accommodating to our requests, and really hustled (he did a good job). They have a nice variety of cocktails, and my drink was very good. I ordered the Kung Pao chicken and even though it was on the dry side, it was nicely spiced and tasted good. The wait for our food, was a little on the long side, but with the variety of food items we ordered it was acceptable. I will come back again.“