This place is fantastic! There are a multitude of beers to choose from while they prepare your…read morefood. Food is excellent and very yummy! I highly suggest the ham and cheese balls with moonshine sauce as an appetizer. The fish sandwich is very well proportioned and filling! I really haven't had one bad item, ever! The burgers are fantastic and the Castle Cream Ale is very cold in washing down the last bite. The beef is from the local meat market so if you need some good cuts of meat for the lake house/campsite/etc. be sure to stop by Thielen's Meats one block north! The wraps kick butt! Spend a day on the lake, then head to Bootlegger's for a great meal and a cold brew. Don't forget to buy a t-shirt! They are great conversation starters when you leave the wilds of Minnesota and return to the grind of the real world!

Have had several burgers here and they were all amazing. Juicy and flavorful. The service was…read moregreat. It's a place I'd recommend to anyone in the area.

Lakeside is a really nice spot in Glenwood, especially if you enjoy a great lake view while you…read moreeat. The dining space feels a little more upscale and fancy, but the prices honestly aren't bad and there are plenty of good options on the menu. I ordered the 10 oz top sirloin with green beans and a loaded baked potato. The steak was cooked how I asked and definitely hit what I was craving. It was pretty good overall, though it got a little dry toward the end. I also tried the Brussels sprouts appetizer because it sounded interesting -- it came with a creamy balsamic, bacon, onions, and goat cheese, which made for a really unique combination. Others at the table ordered coconut shrimp, chicken strips, and fish & chips. The coconut shrimp seemed popular, although the dipping sauce had changed. Overall, this is a solid place to stop if you're in the Glenwood area or spending time on the lake. Nice atmosphere, good service and a beautiful view, and a menu with enough variety that there's something for everyone.

Great place for lunch!! Dining room closed today, but the bar was just as welcoming. Same menu,…read moresame great service. I had a typical cheeseburger, my sister chose a burger with sliced seasoned meat piled on top and my brother-in-law chose his favorite sirloin and blue cheese salad.

Owner is a bit of a a$$. We have gift certificates from when he previously owned the place and he…read morewill not honor them. He would do nothing for us. Gave us a whole sob story about how much he is still owed, blah, blah, blah! He would have been way better off giving us something as we will now never go back and we live on the lake.

I would hope that a place with such terrible reviews would learn and become a better establishment,…read morehowever this place seems to be the exact opposite. Then with change of ownership in 2022 you would think maybe turning their reputation around. If you are disabled. If you have a service dog. Do not go to this establishment. Not only will they embarrass you, they will demand paperwork, they will violate your rights. They will create a scene and swear at you. Remember being right off the water, most people don't carry paperwork with them or their SD isn't wearing a large vest. However your behavior towards someone with a service dog is horrendous. So your service is shite. Your food is shite. Now your attitude towards disabled people and their service dogs is shite. Congrats on the trifecta award.

Hidden Gem! Delicious food and super friendly staff We were…read morea little skeptical because the outside is deceiving but so glad we stopped! We will definitely be back when we are in town next year.

Great place to do drinks or lunch/dinner. Specials every day, pizza looked fabulous and…read moreneighboring table said it was super good. It is seat yourself, high tops and low tables and a few booths. Also full bar. We had burgers that were delicious, the Swampburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and Patty Melt - all were good size and perfectly done and came with side of tots, fries, wedges. We opted for seasoned sour cream for extra yummy experience. Good beer selection, cocktails were good and boozy. Parking easy and super kind staff. Service top notch and prices were reasonable. We recommend and will visit again!

Good little dive bar on the downtown main road. Fairly priced and good management. Will be back…read moreagain.

Great food and prices. Enjoy the daily specials. Great service. Comfortable atmosphere.read more

Amazing service! Deb was the absolute best! Highly recommend the burgers and patty melt! Bloody…read moreMary's top notch! Stop on your way up north!

Small town family pub. Service was great and friendly. Double cheeseburger with crinkle fries was…read moreon point. The food was hot. Ambiance is perfect for the family. Tables large enough for 6-8. The specials come with a dessert bar with ice cream and brownies.

Old school local awesomeness. Some of the most welcoming staff I've ever encountered at a…read morerestaurant. Decent bar food, inexpensive, and a relaxing vibe capped off by some free cake. No wonder this place has been open and under same ownership since 1979.

Food is delicious Service is great. Bowling alley is a bowling alley. Characters, characters,…read morecharacters, characters, characters

Creative menu, adequate service, not really very busy the couple times I have been there. Neat bar/…read moregame area layout. Will be back for summer family activities

Good bar food! Always great service!! A fun place to go, especially when there's a band!! !!read more

This place has gone straight down hill. To be great and the…read moreservers are still fun nice folks but the place on run awfully. No owner on site to watch what is going on. Just turned into a total disappointment.

We stopped at Starry Eyed Brewery on our way up north to the cabin, and it made for a great break…read morefrom the drive. The brewery has a large indoor and outdoor space, and we especially appreciated that it's dog friendly, so we were able to bring our pup inside with us. Outside, there was plenty of room for dogs to stretch their legs, along with lots of shaded tables to relax. Their beer menu was extensive--almost too many options to choose from! They definitely lean into unique flavors, with offerings like a pickle margarita beer and a mango wheat that made for a fun tasting experience. While none of the beers ended up being favorites for us, we still enjoyed the atmosphere.

Quiet place on a Monday (no surprise haha). We stopped on our way home from a mn road trip! Cool,…read moreindustrial space, well set up! 8 tables or so and bar seats. The FRIENDLIEST staff. And, SO MANY BEERS. Y'ALL, I'M TALKING 40+ ON TAP. And THEY'RE GOOD! Fun flavors like lemon bacon (???) and pickle! Traditional Amber's, ipas and cream ales for the purist. Seltzers and ciders too! They have a great pizza deal ($22/2 beers and 'za). Easy parking. I would be a regular, no doubt, if we were local. STOP HERE!!!