50 Best Bar & Grill near Bloomington

“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!!!“

“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!“

“Always good service & good food!“

“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“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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++“

“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“

“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.“

“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”“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“Best bar in Apple valley!!!!“

“Went to Tavern 23 for happy hour with a group and the menu variety honestly threw me off at first — sushi next to wood-fired pizza next to wok dishes? But it works. We got the crab crunch roll, a flatbread, and the cheese curds, and everything came out fast and fresh. Bar area has a good buzz to it, great for a casual group hang. Prices are reasonable for happy hour. Only downside is service felt a little stretched thin since it got busy, but the food made up for it. Solid neighborhood spot.“

“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 landed at MSP around lunch time. I walked around the area and found Twins Grill. I did have lunch here even though I'm a Brewers fan! Lol. I decided to eat at the bar area. Wendy G welcomed me. She was very friendly, helpful and so much fun to talk to. She treated you like you knew each other forever!

I ordered the Caesar Salad with chicken and a Blue Moon draft beer. The food came out fast. I was surprised with the large portion. The Caesar Salad with chicken was delicious and very filling!!! Worth the price. Wendy kept checking in to see if everything was okay or if I needed everything! Wendy was such a sweetheart!!!!

If you are in the C Concourse, check out Twins Grill. The place is very clean and bright.

Looking forward to coming back again when I fly to MSP!“

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

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

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

“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.“