7 Best Bars near Waconia

“Grabbed some takeout today. Wanted to try the staples of bar food, wings and burger. On the way home, I thought I would sample the tots, little did I know, there were 2 pounds of them . Nice work, Hoppers! Breaded wings were crispy and delicious. Burger was damn good. While waiting for the food, my awesome bartender poured a fine beer and made a tasty bourbon lemonade for me. Will return.“

“Food, service, and atmosphere was perfect. The only reason for the 4 stars not 5 is because of lack of table/counter space by the bowling. We ordered 2 plates and drinks and so did the other group. We had to share a small table and it was hard with kids in both groups to make sure they were not eating the other groups food.“

“First time there and we got the Colossal Pretzel and a crispy chicken sandwich. The chicken was crispy and juicy and the pretzel was amazing. Good food good atmosphere. Looking forward to our next visit and would definitely recommend if you are in the area.“

“Always an enjoyable and relaxing stop on a beautiful summer afternoon. Super friendly help and the owner Ed was a blast to shot the breeze with! Food is excellent at very reasonable price! I highly recommend if you are in the Mayer area! Ed and the staff will not disappoint!??????“

“Stopped on Friday evening 2 weeks ago. Was not initially on my radar, but well worth a couple of extra turns away from Main St. Really nice setting, kind and courteous service. On paper, I ordered a burger and vegetable plate. The actual food I was delivered was so much more...a wonderful surprise addition to my Friday evening trip.“

“Nestled in the heart of downtown St Boni, The Crossbar is the epitome of a classic dive bar. With its dimly lit interior, friendly atmosphere, and a solid selection of drinks, it's the perfect spot to unwind after a long day. The no-frills vibe and affordable prices make it a favorite among locals. Whether you're looking for a cold beer, a game of Foosball, or just a laid-back evening, The Crossbar has you covered.“

“COZY AMERICAN DIVE-BAR EXPERIENCE AWARD ?BEST PIZZA IN TWIN CITIES AWARD ?OFF THE BEATEN PATH AWARD ?Arguably the best pizza this reviewer has ever had, outpacing even St Paul Italian pizzerias. If you want to take a quiet & quaint day trip out to the western suburbs of Minneapolis to the tiny town of St Bonifacius Minnesota for pizza, make SURE you make ‘Grumpys On Main’ your destination.Stopped by Saturday March 2nd 2023 about 2:30 pm after a day of shopping nearby. We knew what we wanted, but it’d been a while since we’d been in.The moment you pull up you realize you’re taking a step back in time as this bar/restaurant has many of its original features for your eyes to behold. Creaking floors and doors and a long wooden bar with window cut-outs showing the other non-barstool side of the place greet you on arrival. There is an outdoor fenced-in seating area with tables. Numerous large flatscreen TVs adorn the walls, each tuned to a different sports event. No need for dressy garb here. Regulars and old-timers at the bar will stretch their necks and stare to see ‘who walked in’ and soon as they find they don’t know you, they turn back to their tap beer & buddy conversations. Good selection of beer on tap and bottled beer, and spirits as well.We ordered a large pizza and a couple beers. Pepperoni, ham and green pepper. Nichole was our bartender and Alicia was our pizza server. They were both prompt and courteous.THE PIZZA IS DOWNRIGHT AMAZING. There’s so much fresh cheese melted on it that you’ll need napkins immediately. It is not greasy at all. Crust was medium thin and perfectly baked. Everything tasted fresh and ingredients were flavorful, the pizza’s red sauce was robust and no too tangy, just right. Once you take your first bite you’re hooked for good.Supplied at the non-assuming bar tables are grated Parmesan and red pepper flakes in restaurant glass shaker bottles, salt & pepper, plastic forks and small paper plates. There is no server on duty so you’ll need to communicate directly with the bartender for all orders. It was easy to speak to her between the window cutouts from our table. Other tables away from the cutouts will require you to walk to the bar for your orders.As with most things good, there was a wait time while our pizza was made, then cooked. It took about 15 minutes to receive our piping hot gooey cheesy pizza.We dug in immediately, and you know that OMG feeling you get when you taste something amazing? …well this was it.Two very cold beers rounded out the meal. It couldn’t have been any more the perfect American dive bar pizza experience.Highly recommended !Best Pizza Ever“