A&amp;J Fish &amp; Chicken

Runyon's deserves its spot on best wings in Minnesota lists! We are talking classic buffalo wings…read more- this spot isn't for some who prefers boneless wings or an assortment of sauces. This is a purist experience! Crispy skin, juicy wings! I love the ambiance here too! Plenty of booths and tables, but also a huge bar to sit at as well. In warmer months, there is outdoor seating in the adjacent parking lot. Additional details: For that pescatarian friend? Buffalo shrimp! Friend that doesn't like messy wings? Weird, but there are other items... burgers, hot dogs, pimento cheese dip for snackin' Parking: they have a pay lot adjacent to the building; otherwise, plan on street parking. On game nights (think Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild), it can be harder to get a spot.

Six stars! Amazing…read morefood, great value, wonderful service! It was a bit cold inside but we sat right next to the door The wings are on point and the sweet potato fries are incredible. I got the breakfast sandwich and was not disappointed. Would return!

2.9 mi•Marcy-Holmes, Northeast

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Habanero Wings

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Ray J's American Grill

3.9(294 reviews)

Our first visit to Ray J's definitely did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, the…read moreatmosphere was welcoming and the service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant has plenty of TVs, making it a great spot to catch your favorite team and enjoy the game. The food was excellent. We ordered the Asian wings, Drunken wings, and tater tots, and everything was delicious. One thing that really stood out was that they serve whole wings, which is something you do not see at many sports bars. If you are looking for a neighborhood bar with a great vibe, good drinks, friendly service, and tasty food at reasonable prices, Ray J's is a fantastic choice. Whether you are there to watch the game or just grab a bite with friends, it checks all the boxes. What more could you ask for?

Ordered some chicken wings and the Szechuan green beans. I will definitely go back if I'm in the…read moremood for chicken wings, but I'd like to try other items on the menu as well. I tried a bomba dry rub and the drunken wings both were flavorful. There is a variety of flavors to choose from. Which is a good reason to go back & try more. Service was great, pricing = affordable, easy to find seating & easy to park. They have their own parking lot.

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Chicken Ray Js Bone-in Wings (Full Order)

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Smoke In The Pit

4.3(263 reviews)

1.0 mi•Powderhorn

Don't know what magic the pulled on the fry's but they were some of the crispiest I've had in my…read morelife. The half rack of ribs was fantastic, juicy and tender. Also had the collard greens which were great. Good stuff.

What I support for this establishment is less about its food but more about its message and the way…read moreit serves communities. Ever since 2020, the climate surrounding the George Floyd Square has changed dramatically, and this establishment has become an even stronger integral part of the community as the square itself had represented how the community thrives with its people. A lot of respect for the establishment from that perspective. In terms of food, I would say the soul food, which contained mostly sides, were the main highlight for me. The mac & cheese was salty enough. The fries were solid in a "you can't really go wrong with it" type of way. The candied yams had enough sweetness. The collard greens could taste better but standards must be lower when they're not homemade. I also enjoyed the catfish fillets as they were fried to preserve enough hotness and softness. A lot of what they served, they made on the spot, which was what may be causing longer wait for some. Meat-wise, a lot of items could use further improvement because they were too dry, such as the smoked wings and the beef brisket. The wings were dry to the point that they condensed and got extremely salty. The brisket relied a lot on the sauce and the existing fat on the meat for juiciness while the meat itself didn't have a lot of flavor or juice. As for the ribs, they had some seasoning, and tasted just fine, and weren't as dry. But I have had ribs in Texan barbeque places before and knew what "seasoned" ribs were like and therefore concluded that the ribs here were not spectacular. With all that said, however, I still will return here as often as I can because I love supporting this business. The person serving me was very hospitable and patient. I still got some pretty solid barbeque even if it's not Texas. Besides, outside just the barbeque food, the soul food was solid, like I had mentioned above.

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Smoked Wings, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese

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Tender Lovin Chix

4.0(42 reviews)

1.0 mi•Uptown

Chicken was good, place closed down. But they still have the food truck you can check out…read more Before chicken this spot was Fire Nice Ale House, let's see what's next!

Stopped for lunch after following this spot on socials for the longest time! Absolutely was not…read moredisappointed! Street parking available, which wasn't hard to find when I stopped in! The spot is casual, but clean and well organized! There's a bar with plenty of TVs for sports, and then other tables for groups of 2-6 people! I grabbed a spot at the bar since I was there by myself. The bartender was pretty casual, but efficient and friendly during my stay! I went with the classic Rush Hour 4, since that was what I had seen most on social media! It was delicious perfection! The fried rice is fresh, with some veggies to give it a bit of uniqueness. The chicken tenders are the star...crispy, juicy, lovely flavor! The addition of the Yum Yum sauce is lovely for the chicken OR the rice! I can't wait to come back and bring my friends!

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bb.q Chicken Blaine

4.8(28 reviews)

13.4 mi

I could eat here every day. (But I probably shouldn't.) When…read moreI roll in to bb.q Chicken I know I'm in for a treat. I usually order boneless wings, either soy garlic or honey garlic. I'll sit down and tuck into 8 of them. So tasty. Next time I might try the galbi or gangnam-style. So many flavours to pick from! If you're in a hurry, best to order ahead, as it takes about 15 minutes to prepare. In any case, well worth the wait. They do have some inside seating, and K-pop on a video monitor for your dining entertainment.

My boyfriend did order online/pick up and had a great experience! It was easy to order and the food…read morewas ready on time! He noted that the service was polite and quick. He stated it was a more basic "vibe" but had a fair amount of tables to eat in. The food was delicious!! The cheesling wings were so crispy and the flavor was light, sweet with a hint of savory. My boyfriend had the kimchi fried rice and he said he would absolutely get it again! We also got the dumplings. They were good but we have had better. These were a bit dry. We would absolutely do take out from here again! They have other wing flavors I would love to try!!

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The Old Log Cabin Restaurant

4.1(135 reviews)

27.3 mi

One of the best old fashioned's I have had in a while. We went with a few folks and had several…read moreappetizers, all very good! Our server was quite lovely and I would definitely come back for more! Definitely felt like an old log cabin inside, fun week night out.

Just need to hire some help. Hostesses couldn't find their asses in a closet! Why would you let…read moreelementary students greet your customers? Won't be back!!!!

Welcome!

Broiled Walleye w/au gratin potatoes

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Fireside Flannel draft tap

Cowboy's Saloon

3.1(72 reviews)

13.7 mi

Like this place. Great service. Friendly staff. It is a rustic ambiance. Food was great.read more

We stopped in for the ayce fish fry. The fish was quite good. I had to wait a long time for my…read moreseconds of fish.

2.0 mi•King Field, Southwest

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Revival

4.1(1.2k reviews)

I can't believe it and it's other locations all closed down, it was so good. But I've noticed a…read moretrend of the really good quality BBQ places in town have a hard time staying open, I don't know anything about the business, but I'm guessing the cost of producing BBQ at this level is expensive. And unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a big market for it around here. But the food here was phenomenal. I especially miss the Burnt Ends platter with corn pudding. It's also too bad, because they used to just be a really popular, small spot just up the street. Maybe they will come back in some form.

Came here on a late Wednesday evening. Wanted to order everything on the menu but i just picked…read morewhat i came for (and then some)... Portions are humongous! Everything tastes the way they looked, it was on point! The place has its own parking spot, not big but enough. You pick if you want to eat inside or outside. They already have a service charge that's why i was a bit iffy if i should leave a tip or not. Over-all, southern food cravings satisfied!

Chicken sandwich. Biscuits. And whole bird

Southern fried - best fried chicken I've ever had

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So good we put in another order to go - and she even gave us the sauces!

Bricksworth Beer Co

4.4(109 reviews)

2.5 mi

Consistently, great food! A wide variety of beverages, and kind & hospitable staff. Never…read moredisappointed!

What a great experience! My wife and I visited on a Sunday night and there were a lot of places…read moreclosed on Sunday nights so I was happy to find the Bricksworth. They were open until 11 and had a great beer selection with an inside/outside option. My wife wanted to watch some of the Stanley Cup so we opted for inside. We arrived around 830 and were able to gain a seat at the bar. Bartender was amazing. Very friendly and personable. Based on his interactions we decided to get chicken tenders (Nashville) and fries and a few more beers. Overall this is a great, inviting environment. I can't recommend visiting here enough. Great food and great beer options. This is a stop you don't want to miss! Definitely worth 5 stars.

1.6 mi•Uptown, East Isles

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Aloha Friday and a sour

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Chicken tenders with dill pickle dry rub

bb.q Chicken Uptown Minneapolis

4.1(99 reviews)

Counter service style and greeted upon arrival. Customer service was good and restaurant clean/…read moremaintained. It was my first time trying the food and it was nice that everything was prepared to order piping hot when served. The two wing flavors we tried were great along with the sweet potato fries. Will definitely be back

Best chicken ever had easily AWSOME HIGHLY recommend honey garlic really good Favorite resturant…read morereasonably priced SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOd if you read this and dont go Missed opportunity

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Isis R.

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8 years ago

Great service!! Great food with awesome prices!! One of my favorite fast food restaurants!!!

Adam T.

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5 years ago

Best food ever and excellent customer service.

Jamal T.

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16 years ago

as good as it gets \

A&J Fish & Chicken - chicken_wings - Updated September 2026

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