46 Best Bars near Cottage Grove

“First time there. Stopped to pick up their Friday night fish fry to go. Plenty of food for 2. The back room had a country western band that was loud and no decor with a cement floor and plastic rectangular church basement tables in rows. The fish fry was OK, lots of sides - Cole slaw (tasty but heavy on dressing), greens beans (canned, overcooked and my husband was disappointed they had onions mixed in), garlic mashed potatoes or a baked potato, Texas toast and choice of 3 flavors of pudding. I got the mashed potatoes and although they were garlicky enough, I can see why most people went with the baked potato with an add your own sour cream option. Ok, but not exciting enough to go back for take out and definitely wouldn't want to eat in.“

“Nov 30 We cannot figure out if you are only open for events or daily for? Food or ? Need more places to support and eat/ s St. Paul“

“I love this bar, it's my kind of place. Just walking thru the front door puts a big smile on my face.“

“Friday nights karaoke 730 til 1130pm Great sound, friendly fun place...“

“Brooke was the best bartender I have ever encountered. She's super cute and sweet. She served our big party quick and accommodated us all. She is definitely the reason I would come back.“

“What a great place! The 2025 Vulcan Krewe loves it.“

“We came here for dinner, and it was great! We have no complaints. Sam W. was our server; she was fantastic! We ordered chicken tenders, a double burger, and a chicken sandwich. All were cooked perfectly and were delicious. We’ll definitely visit again and maybe catch a movie.“

“Was passing through from red wing and stopped in on a Saturday. Wonderful atmosphere and Dani was amazing!!! Highly recommend stopping in for a drink and some pulltabs!“

“I have a son who has Celiacs Disease and eating out is always a challenge. Not only is it hard to find places that can accommodate his dietary needs, it’s even harder to find places that have ‘staples’ that actually taste like he remembers before he had to cut out gluten. I heard about this place on a GF Facebook page and my wife I decided to make the 40+ minute drive from home as an end of the week treat. We couldn’t have been more pleased. The menu was actually hard for him to choose from so we almost let him try it all. We started with fried pickles and cheese curds, one of which was completely new to him, and the other which is a rare thing to find because of the batter and non-dedicated fryers. Both were amazing. For his main course he did fried walleye and tater tots. There was so much food that he was able to make it into two more meals the next day and they reheated perfectly in an air fryer at home. For dessert he had GF deep fried Oreos and ice cream. That dish was completely devoured with no leftovers remaining. My wife’s and my meals were not GF, but there was more options than we could handle and those dishes were also amazing.

The ambiance was typical of a small town sports bar/pub, which is again a rarity in terms of finding that kind of food in that type of establishment. Our server was very friendly and the person who delivered the food was equally friendly. I suspect he was an owner or the manager and he answered additional questions we had about the food prep and handling of the GF ingredients and cooking. We will definitely be making the trip back!“

“Great bartenders! My friends and I always have fun everytime we come😁🍺“

“The place lives up to its name! Tasty shrimp at 2 bucks a piece and fair priced drinks...you can order the shrimp by the "each" so if you want one or 20 it's all good! ...the perfect dive with a pretty decent Bloody Mary to boot!“

“When I eat I drink Bloody Mary's they just taste better with my food if I feel like a drink, let me tell you I had a very reasonable priced Bloody Mary and it was on Point I could taste everything in the drink a first for me and it had all the fixings as well, I appreciated that. They also have a place too eat Pop's and Son grill I ordered 4 wings and a brisket topped Baked potato I asked for my wings hard didn't get that but they tasted ok and the brisket was not a lot but also good I didn't bring my wings back because they seemed real busy they brought me someone else's food at first them my order and I appreciated Who I assume was Pop came and talked to his customer's checking on them and their food they gave us A 1 service I work in kitchen's and understand things happen sometimes it's how you react to the situation and after that matters the most and they gave the all. I will try them again because they food is good, and they fact they was busy, busy so that let me know a lil sum People like they food I was also asking people in the line about food and if they been here before and I got more yes than no and good food I heard ok Pop and Sons I'll be back..the bar also had karaoke A good time was had Thanks Cheers“

“Coolest motorcycle bar in the Twin Cities“

“This is an absolutely wonderful male dive bar, it's quiet and has quick service... if you are a female watch out for Steve(married) and be ready for probably too much attention because it's all older men and a couple biddies around.“

“My 4 year old had so much fun in the arcade!“

“great food, great employees nice atmosphere“

“Diverse atmosphere with great bartenders. I love the strong comradery from the local patrons and the whole decor and vibe. The owner is amazing:)“

“We came in on the 19th of October for my son's birthday with a limo full of people and we had the best time we are all dressed up in costumes and they had had a costume contest the night was just so much fun you really had a good time thank you opinion“

“Two linked reasons to visit: the store is exceptionally complete, with a wonderful meat cutting department!
The cafe has the most diverse and authentic Mexican food I have found in the Twin Cities. A walk-up ordering kiosk has replaced the former cafeteria style line. It takes abit of effort to master all the options. The checkout clerk can help. A lovely deli section is close to the cafe seating, allowing you to select some take home things while your food is cooked. Much recommended for any of their offerings!“

“I love the Mediterranean wrap and gyros! They have excellent cocktails and our bartender/server (Aiden or Haiden?) was lots of fun!“

“Friday nights karaoke 730 til 1130pm Great sound, friendly fun place...“

“AWESOME BURGERS!!!!!!!! 🍔“

“Excellent food, great atmosphere. We will for sure be back!“

“Fantastic staff! Amazing food! Great cocktails! Everyone is upbeat and FUN! Today, particularly impressed with the young man that was the host. Dark curly hair, didn’t catch his name. He has the “riz” as the youngsters say. I’d hire him in a second. Also, I wish the servers tipped out host staff, but we made sure to tip him. FANTASTIC place.“

“Papas Bravas 😍 u must try them.“

“They always have delicious food. Sloppy hot dago, chef salad, and daily specials are always my favorites.“

“I never take the time to stop and fill out any comments for restaurants. I always felt that my tip was enough. But after yesterday,I feel compelled to do so. A group of ten can be very hard to accommodate. We sat there for some March Madness games. I’m sure we were very demanding. Please change the channel. Can I have…. ECT. The service that we got was a ten. I love it when the staff all work together as a team to help out even if it’s not there table. Thank you very much, Great food and even better service.“

“Alix, Al, Bev & Steph make my life better 😅“

“This is just a really great dining experience casual but up * beat with super awesome staff and unbelievable service .. dynamic food choices..everyone needs a visit to Hastings Tavern..you guys...great place. I say take that turn on the right right before the exit Hastings bridge and youll be at writing your own review like this... Check it out PEOPLE“

“Andiamo has outstanding food and service. It's one of my family's favorite restaurants. Way better than Olive Garden. Highly reccomend!“

“Great pizza. Fantastic staff!“

“Great music, great value. Don’t get a tap beer. Lines are not cleaned.“

“Great place! Stopped on the way to a concert. Loved it. Good food, great drinks. Can’t say enough!“

“Food is great, servers are awesome and if you like bingo and trivia this is a must stop and check out!“

“great soup and the pizza was very good. thin crust and great toppings easy on the pocketbook also“

“Excellent service and the best steak I've had in years!! Will be back!“

“The drinks were poured strong and the burger had amazing flavor. However, the bartender was overwhelmed and you could tell the kitchen was running short staffed. When I placed my ordered for my burger I requested no onion and no garlic aioli. I watched the new waitress write that specifically. My burger came out with onions on it, no biggie I just took them off. I got half way through my burger and took a bite and there was special sauce on it. I spit it out, began gagging and it took everything in my power to not throw up all over. The new waitress came up and asked if I was okay. I begged her to take my plate away, and she got me a new water. My appetite was ruined. We were pushing time for our concert shuttle so we quickly paid our bill and left without complaint but we were surprised my meal wasn’t comped. I was super bummed I couldn’t finish the burger as it was SO good!! Attention to detail is important and I’m just glad I wasn’t allergic to something in the sauce!“

“The Cherry Pit was an awesome weekday spot to grab grub with great food and great prices. Our server at the bar Allie was seriously fantastic. Humored my friend's inquiries while making sure we didn't go without desired additives and accommodations. The place is worth a shot, especially on a weekday evening!“

“We attended the Mother’s Day brunch today. Oh my gosh! Great selection of brunch food items, desserts and beverages. The food was delicious! Quick table side service. Friendly staff, from host to table bussers. Loved the hints of flowers on each table, the very large flower arrangement when walking in and the ice sculpture!! The views, prices, cleanliness and family friendly environment will have us coming back. Thank you!“

“Didn't eat in but seems to have a good vibe. Really Italian style pasta. Steak was ok, high priced for quality. Son said his burgers was great and he is picky. I got a chicken parm and it was done perfectly noodles where cooked to the right firmness, sauce was flavorful without a bunch of additives and chicken was cooked perfect with a perfe t amount of breading. High in cost but everything is these days and food quality was good.“

“Great place! I love drinks without ice.“

“Tonight, I was at Acapulco in Woodbury, I was dining with a large group we had excellent service, our server Sami was fantastic. She was super attentive even though the restaurant was very busy she still made our group a top priority. I can't even begin to express how amazing the food was, the cheese dip was out of this world, and the margaritas were fantastic. Love this restaurant... Thank you Sami.“

“I have been going to HyVee for breakfast every Friday for the past 3 years. The food has always been excellent but the stand highlight for the five of us each week has always been our server Denise. She has made the experience at HyVee delightful and memorable. She is a HyVee treasure“

“when we called in and ask about pizza special. They didnt tell both of them. I would have ordered the other special. Then it wasnt ready on time. The topper was I had to break a 20.00 for .3 cents. I know I am only one customer. I came in there at least once a week. Because of the .3 cents not because of the other two problems. I will not be back.“

“Haven’t been indoor dining much since the pandemic but on an impulse stopped in to Chili’s in WDBY. Had the best server, Sarah, with the “pink” in her hair. She was so helpful, fun and patient. Even when we were confused when paying our bill and miscalculated the tip. She was kind and gracious the whole time and a great server. On our way home we realized we seriously made a big error in the tip. Something we will rectify on our next visit. The food was great. The restaurant was cozy. However Sarah made the visit wonderful! Sarah I hope you see this review!!!“

“love their strict no phone policy. also, the wait service at your seats is the best. no other theatre comes close.“