Merlins Rest Pub

3601 E Lake St, Minneapolis
(612) 216-2419

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Betsy Munro Jeffrey

We have been coming here before the arrows awards since 2009. It is always amazing. Best pub experience this side of the ocean.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jesus Corral

To start off the atmosphere and the service was AMAZING. Our waiter, which sadly I never cought her name but she does have pink hair, was amazing. She checked up on us periodically to make sure we had refills, our food was good etc. She didn't check up us an annoyingly amount which is also amazing. We head questions about the certain meals and she was very nice and helpful with answers. For the food it was very good, I got the highlander burger which had a huge onion ring and pieces of bacon. My girlfriend got the soup which was turkey wild rice soup and both were DELICIOUS. surprising to both of us the soup ($9) came with a huge peice of toasted bread (I think sourdough) and a cup of seasoned butter. For my burger ($19), it was delicious but my only problem was that the tomato tasted like dish water. After taking out the tomato, the burger was a solid 9/10. We also got the Mac and cheese ($15) and it was so good, so so good. It did need a tad bit more salt but that could just be a personal preference. But as an add on, the burger on the menu says $19 but once they ask if you want fries with your burger (as anyone would) they do charge an extra $2, which I wasn't expecting because most times they come together at the stated price. I personally think the burger is more worth $17 flat, the soup is 100% worth the $9, the Mac and cheese, although DELCIOUS, I think should've been $12. For pasta and cheese, $15 is a bit steep. Lastly a diet coke is $4 which is kind of crazy but I think they gave free refills, to be honest I forgot to ask. So overall, very solid choice for a lunch or dinner!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ashley Sharpe

Love this neighborhood gem but the new etabs didnt have bingo.... sad face lol

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rory Cardinal

Talk about a Single Malt and Scotch list! I truly challenge you to find another collection that is within the cities that rivals Merlins! Fantastic food and great service and atmosphere! 5 outta 5!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah LaVoie

Great place to get dinner and drinks. We had a great night!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

shawna tulp

Literally the same great staff everytime!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lin Brown

Home town feel and our server Haley B. was awesome. Good portions of food. The Irish Stew and Cottage Pie were both outstanding. Fish and chips and the walleye taco trio were both good and on the lunch menu. If you have room for dessert, the salted caramel cheesecake and English toffee pudding were over the top. They also are offering mulled wine now, which was a treat!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

C Ronz

$16.50 for a watered down white russian discused as a specialty drink called the irish alexander. I drank the whole thing in 1 gulp. Smallest, worst and most expensive drink ive ever had. First and last time ill ever go to this place

Pauly C.

A little expensive, but well worth the visit. Food and service was good. The decorations on the walls are really cool. Not sure if I'll be back again, but we'll see.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joe

So one of the surliest bartenders i have seen in a while. Ignored us, scowled the whole time. Seemed to hate customers and her job. Her coworker was no better.

We ubered there and left after one beer. Good way to drive away customers. Too bad because had a good time at a table a few weeks ago but will not be back.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Nicole Paulson

The food was great and the service was even better! Definitely would stop to grab a beer and hang out with friends again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Mindy Ondich

The Cornish pasty and onion gravy was amazing!!! ❤️ I got sausage rolls and the scotch eggs for breakfast, I can't wait! The good, atmosphere, staff, all excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matthew McLaughlin

I had reservations but I came here anyway.

Ordered a cocktail, the Cunty McGinty - named after the second Hibernian sailor from the Isles to the New World (after Saint Brendan the Navigator) - an ineffable tale, the finest in the Emerald Isle, brought kindly to the New World by Mr. McGinty himself!!!!

Stayed for the craic - 5 stars laddie!!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Luis Robles

horrible service

Shane Tchen

This was a pub who's menu, both drink and food, blew my socks off! It can't simply be called a gastro pub. This place is truly legit! Amazing European bar food and drinks to match

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cornish Pasty

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