23 Best Bars near Circle Pines

“Amazing food especially with dinner selections throughout the week! Where can you get a king cut prime rib with baked potato and veggies for around $20?... Here actually! Service is fast even on busy nights like Friday or Saturday. Dj on the weekends.“

“Best vegan food I've ever had. Not joking. If you gave someone the chicken nuggets and didn't tell them it was vegan they would never know. Waffle fries were crispy and well seasoned. I loved my Ceasar salad with chicken added on top. Everyone loved the Carmel sticky bun. I really liked the crispy bacon too. My brother loves the southwest burrito. We were sat by the open window which gave us the best of both worlds since it was such a nice day outside. Staff was very sweet and friendly. Juli, Gregory and Natacha you are amazing!“

“Came here for bingo and the bartender, bingo seller, and bingo caller were all so kind! $1 per game $2 cover all. Cash! It was packed and very much for reason. It was also sweet to see the owner around and she was rockin’ it behind the bar. I had so much fun :) highly recommend the dill sauce/pickle burger. SO GOOD!!! Great prices too.“

“We love the Sample Room - always have, always will! We had an excellent experience at the bar for Dine Out For Life - Richard took awesome care of us & the food was delicious! Highly recommend the lion's mane mushroom cakes, trout croquettes, & the mussels (personally we'd skip the sausage, takes away from the mussels). Overall, fantastic dining, thank you!“

“Great food and atmosphere. I have never had a bad experience. I love coming here and am always quick to recommend it to others. Their only problem is they have the worst, most generic pickles. With such great burgers it's a shame that's what's served with it. I would love to see them switch to something tastier.“

“I recently hosted a fundraiser in the new private party room and it was a huge success! The staff is so professional and helpful. They went out of their way to be accommodating to us. I’d highly recommend them to anyone planning a party or an event.“

“Nice little hole in the wall spot on Central Ave. Busy street makes for easy access by foot, but not car. So it’ll appeal to some but maybe not all. Drinks were great! The apricot old fashioned was phenomenal. Didn’t get food because there wasn’t much of a menu, but smaller items to snack on. Not really a dinner spot but definitely a romantic date spot with great drinks and service. $4 Hamms for HH is excellent.Parking: If you are a driver, park on side streets and walk.“

“Jimmy's is the epitome of a neighborhood bar. Food is available, but it's certainly a drinking establishment. Bartenders who know their stuff and talk to both regulars and newbies on their downtime. Order their famous cocktail: the Bullfrog!“

“The service was great And my burger was so juicy... my husband had the Elote wings and they were so good.. the wings were unlike anything I've ever had anywhere. Oh, and don't forget you want chips their chips were so good and get it with a side of their dill sour cream.. or the ranch because the ranch was really good too“

“As good as it gets and will fly back just to eat here. I know seems extreme, but this place should have an impact. I grew up in restaurants from chef's to cooks and around the world. I had a delightful experience at this gem. Flavor, execution, balanced and great service.“

“We had the tostadas, the beef brisket burrito, the tres leche cake and the chocolate churros. Highly recommend all, including their chips, salsa and queso! Everything was delicious! The service was exceptional - our server was warm and attentive, the food was served quickly! There was a lively atmosphere without interfering with our conversation. A++?“

“It's a wonderful place. Real family atmosphere. Felt just like home and the food was absolutely delicious! Free Thanksgiving dinner for all who had no where to go! Thank you so much!Parking: Large free parking lotKid-friendliness: Many children playing and eating.“

“What an incredible dining experience! My wife and I have always cherished our visits to this restaurant, but celebrating our wedding anniversary there took it to a whole new level of excellence. I kicked off the meal with the Jalapeño Bacon Wrapped Scallops, which were simply outstanding. Meanwhile, my wife savored a sumptuous lobster tail, and together we indulged in the Crab Stuffed Atlantic Salmon—absolutely mind-blowing! The portions were generous, and every dish was bursting with flavor. The service was top-notch, the menu offerings abundant, and the wine and spirits selection impressive. We were even treated to a delightful surprise with some delectable cake at the end of our meal. If you're searching for the perfect spot to celebrate with your special someone, look no further than Porterhouse—it truly exceeded all our expectations. If I could, I'd tack on 3 more stars!“

“Grumpy's is a classic. It's everything you'd expect in a dive bar.You can't not like it. Yeah, the patrons can be annoying and entitled, parking sucks, the bathroom is not stellar, they sell Veggies pizza, and it's always loud. That's what makes it the bar that it is!NA options: I love that they have Guinness NA! I also love that the bartender served the beer in an actual Guinness glass!“

“Super fun watering hole . Great bar tenders that make you feel welcomed and make strong drinks. ( kinda like the famous CHEERS ! ). Gets busy so get there early ! Fantastic food if you like to eat before you get get lit. Be careful the Greenies will sneak up on without warning ! The biannual golf trips to Vegas are a must even if you're not a golfer. I highly recommend this bar if you're all about fun !“

“Awesome door guy, who just got a pug. Chill vibe, other patrons were friendly, They have pull tabs and e tabs, makes it easy to be a charitable person. At least that's what I tell myself when I don't win. Hahaha. I give 4 stars on service, because the place was not busy and we had to wait for drinks and to pay. There is no reason why the bartender shouldn't hustle just cuz it's slow. They were nice enough, but come on person. Pep in step would be nice. The bar carries Pryes Royal Peach, which I love. A shot of Casamigos reposado was $15. Which is insanely steep, considering it cost less at the music venue I work at. I normally get Casadores, because it's not sweet, but Casamigos is an ok substitute. So, believe me when I say I know the average cost of this shot around town. Three other items I purchased were reasonably priced. But this $15 shot was just straight up insane. Whoever is doing the pricing needs to go out and do some scouting and check prices on stuff at other bars. That one is too much, especially cuz you're not a giant venue, stadium, or the airport. That being said, nice spot. Great patio. Would %100 recommend checking it out on your next NE bar crawl.“

“Nicole was an absolute gem and was so thoughtful throughout our stay. We just moved to the area (and told her this) she made sure to make our service top tier. She poured our martinis in front of us and poured a lowball for the boys at our table. Such a blast!! Happy to come back“

“It's a very open bar and they have some TV's to watch sports. They had a band playing the night I was there and it's nice that they have bands. There is room to dance if a band is playing. The food was good, comparable to most bar food. It's wheelchair accessible. They had a cover charge when the band played. Definitely a fun place!“

“Having lived in the area for a few years, my husband found this place recently and was immediately impressed by their staff/customer service, tasty bar food, and the ambiance of just a relaxed, laid back presence. I met him there and quickly agreed! The prices of the bar food cannot be beat and they have meat raffles as well as many other events. The staff were so kind and explained how the VFW works and how they support military personnel and veterans. I will say the entry was confusing as you had to buzz in and wait to enter, then sign but I can understand with it being a VFW, they want to track who comes in and what percent is military personnel/veterans. Would recommend visiting and grabbing a meal and a beer, tasty and affordable! And the staff are always welcoming and happy to chat!“

“This is by far the nicest Sportsbar/pool hall I have ever been in. Super good food and the place is unbelievably clean. Owner Jerry and staff were super friendly and I got the meet Litte Joe Villalpondo while I was there. Thanks Jerry, it was fun.“

“Went for our anniversary. Absolutely loved it. Servers were all personable and knew the menu. The sushi was great, my bourbon 7's were perfect. My wife had their Yuzu whiskey sour which she says was the best drink she's ever had (and we've been married 28 years). I knew going in I was going to need to stock up the checkbook. Zero buyers remorse. Will definitely return.“

“This review is for the Lenten fish fry. I have always heard this was the place to go and it definitely didn't disappoint!The set up is a little different in that you buy your ticket and then once they begin serving they call numbers in order - it seemed 10 at a time. Then you'd go into the hall, to the serving window and get your plate of food. There is NO skimping on the amount of fish they give you!! I found it to be a tad bit overdone but I'm sure that depends on who is manning the fryer. I had a baked potato side and some of the best coleslaw I've ever had. Two minor complaints - 1. I'd love a little something sweet at the end of the meal (though I dont think this is common any where anyway), and 2. They had soda for $1 but it was just a small cup poured from a can. I would have expected the entire can. I'm a little unclear if you can bring a drink/alcohol in from the bar. Definitely worth checking out!!“

“Nice little spot. Had to visit a couple times for darts. We had the basement to ourselves. Nothing that I can say is particularly bad. Good price on the drinks. Fast and friendly service. Need a couple more visits before I put 5 stars up there.“