Full disclosure: I don't do well with scary experiences. That said, I really enjoyed this one! It…read morewas the perfect amount of scary (really good jump scares, creepy characters, but nothing too aggressive or violent). The staging in the entrance area was really good! Lots of little photo opportunities and a bar, which was thoroughly decorated and was playing classic horror movies! Although the wait to get in was a little longer than expected, the actual experience itself was fun! It was kind of a maze, but nothing too challenging. The staging in each room was really good--a lot better than expected! There were jump scares throughout and a cute photo opportunity at the very end. My biggest gripe with this experience is that it was a little short, especially compared to how long we had to wait to get in.

I had won tickets from a social media giveaway, but was honestly impressed with the quality of the…read morehaunted house! My tickets were for 8, but I didn't get to go in until 9 because the line was slow. We did get to see two showings of an aerialist in line, which did help make it a bit more bearable. However, you figure out that the line is so slow because they do a good job of keeping each group small and spaced out, allowing you to enjoy the haunted house at your own pace. The house was actually a well decorated maze, so it was a puzzle trying to figure out where to go. The actors cannot touch you, but there was a good amount of jump scares. We ended up taking 20-25 minutes to go through the maze. There were also a couple photo opportunities inside. We exited into a gift shop and went to the bar which had a drag show (i think this was a special and isn't a regular occurrence, so it was a nice surprise). i also love that there were lots of photo ops outside. I didn't pay for my tickets and $40 sounds a little steep but it was fun, and I'm seeing some discounts available for specific dates and MEA weekend, so I would say it's worth it if you find a discount day!

Looking for a place to have dinner with a colleague, we decided here. It is located on the 2nd…read morelevel of the Radisson Hotel. We found spots at the bar and were immediately greeted. Bartender was friendly. They had fun drink and food options. I went with their blueberry vodka cocktail and a BBQ chicken flatbread. Pricing was fair.

This is definitely a "I'd come back" restaurant for me. The atmosphere was classy and upscale…read morewithout feeling overly fancy or intimidating. The inside is beautiful and made for a really nice dining experience. We started with the Eichten's cheese curds, and they were excellent. They were soft on the inside, some had a great cheese pull, and the spicy dipping sauce paired really well with them. I ordered the Flat Iron Frites. The steak was seasoned well, cooked nicely, and didn't have much fat, which I appreciated. The fries were crispy and came with house-made ketchup. I usually don't even like ketchup, but this one was actually really good. My partner ordered the deviled eggs as his appetizer, and he enjoyed them so much he finished them in no time. For dessert, we had the Strawberry Shortcake Crème Brûlée, and it was fantastic. I've never had crème brûlée like that before. It was a unique twist on a classic dessert and ended the meal perfectly. The only small downside was that the complimentary water tasted clean and fresh. But it was warm instead of cold. Overall, the food, atmosphere, and service made for a great experience, and I'd happily return. Glad i was able to cross this one off of my list.

Super fun spot at the back of the restaurant Burgers and Bottles!…read more Everyone enjoyed their drinks and our server was super helpful with decisions. My NA drink had house grenadine that I was skeptical of in theory, but I trusted our server who promised it was not the sickeningly sweet stuff I was imagining. I am glad I trusted him- combining the grenadine with pineapple and lime too made it amazing. The fries were under-salted but the drinks, service, and atmosphere made up for it.

Finally crossed off Volstead House from my A-Z restaurant list, and honestly this one was more…read moreabout the experience than the food for me. First off, going through the hidden Coke machine entrance is actually really fun and makes the whole place feel like a little adventure. The decor and speakeasy atmosphere are definitely the standout. Very cool space. VERY loud though. Like "lean across the table and say WHAT?" loud at times. The waitress was super nice and recommended a mocktail for me that called Ass in the Sand. It ended up being really good. It tasted like an elevated lemonade and was probably one of my favorite parts of the meal. Started with the rolls and whipped honey butter which were delicious. Very soft, warm, and honestly dangerous because I could've just kept eating bread all night. For the main meal, I did the Wagyu Burger with Parmesan fries. The burger itself was okay but surprisingly didn't have a ton of flavor outside of the grilled/charred taste. The Parmesan fries were actually the standout for me -- hand cut fries and parmesan fries are just hard to mess up. My partner tried the Mushroom Soup en Croute and wasn't a fan because the mushrooms were blended and he said it lacked flavor. He also had a Steak Taco special using their medallion steak and said even with lime it still needed more flavor. Finished with Crème Brûlée which is always a classic favorite for me and this one was good. Overall: fun experience, cool hidden entrance, great decor, good mocktail and bread, but the actual food menu is pretty limited and the flavors didn't totally wow me for the price. Glad I went and finally crossed it off my list, but probably a one-and-done visit for me.

Walked in on a busy tuesday night surprisingly diverse menu.. Gin and tonic Is a Feature and it is…read morea perfect GT.. The food show promptly nicely displayed and delicious

This is the lounge of an actual Spanish hotel chain. From location to location the quality varies,…read morebut this is a good one. They have an off menu burger that's really good. Also, if you've never tried Spanish sherry and you like dry wines (not sweet), it's worthwhile to give one of theirs a try. Things to try: Apple & Manchego salad Warm olives Flatiron steak Off-menu burger Warm salted caramel cookie and macaroons The Smoked Manhattan 45th Parallel Sour Oloroso sherry Nice chill ambiance here. Great bar crew. Definitely worthwhile place to hang out. Drink too much? Grab a room.

A very versatile bar! An intimate setting, more so when a…read moreband is on stage. Would definitely play here again!

The White Squirrel Bar was just okay to me. There was live music going on, which was a nice touch…read moreand probably the highlight of the visit. The inside of the bar is pretty small and felt a bit cramped, especially with how busy it was on a Sunday. They do have a back patio that is fairly large, which I appreciated, but during the day it did not feel very inviting. Without lighting or much going on, it came off a bit plain. As for drinks, I tried a non alcoholic half and half with lemonade and iced tea, which I actually really liked. I also had a mojito style cocktail that was not my favorite and tasted a bit too strong for me. The overall vibe just was not really my thing, but I could see it being more fun at night or with a bigger group.

This is a fun sports bar type place with a rustic interior that matches the outside. Old…read moremotorcycles are placed around the restaurant, along with metal buffalo sculptures. I stopped by for dinner on a Tuesday and it was pleasantly busy. My server Addison was right there to answer questions about the menu. I (of course) ordered the Reuben and three sides. I expected the sides to be small and I was surprised at how large they were. And they all were outstanding. The onion rings were large, thick, and crispy. A side order has about a dozen rings. The crock of mac & cheese has a delightful kick and when I asked Addison about it she said they make it with their queso. The bowl of Cowboy beans also has a kick and a nice smokiness. While I was eating, both managers - Amy and Jeff - stopped by to see how I was enjoying my meal, which was nice. Finally, the Reuben. I was pleased to see the corned beef was shredded but unfortunately it was very dry and tough. I wanted to cut one half into two pieces but I couldn't with my table knife. The flavor was good, the marble rye nicely grilled. It could have used a LOT more sauerkraut because the meat:kraut ratio was meat heavy. Overall a delicious meal but next time I'll try one of their burgers.

For some reason my partner likes to fly back into MN late at night, and there aren't really many…read moreplaces open past 11pm that serve food that quells the munchies, but Cowboy Jacks is one of them. It's definitely a bit dark inside but it fits the mood of a typical bar. I never come here for the bar-life atmosphere, so I won't comment on that but I do enjoy the food they serve for happy hour. I ordered the wings, cheese curds and fried pickles, and all hit the spot when you're craving something fried and salty. I would say I prefer these wings over buffalo wild wings, although the sauce options are a bit limited. Cheese curds and fried pickles aren't amazing but again, they are pretty standard and

Vibes are relaxed, beer is good. Frequent food trucks and live music, they also have Heggies pizzaread more

This place has some solid beers and some ginormous tvs! It's h my goodness, the screens are so big…read morehere! Service is really hit or miss, sometimes on point, sometimes it is rough. I like that they are part of Craftapped which is one of the reasons I frequent here more than some other breweries. The last time I was there I don't like any of the ipas which was weird but I had a delicious fruity pour. So much fun!

Nine Mile Brewing is a fantastic spot to hang out in Bloomington. I spent some time out on their…read morepatio--it's on the smaller side, but super nice and a great place to sit back. I had their Lemon Shandy, which was absolutely wonderful and perfect for a warm day. For food, I tried the Feisty Goat pizza (goat cheese cream sauce, pepperoni, garlic, red pepper flakes, and a hot honey drizzle) and it was amazing. The sweet heat from the hot honey mixed with the creamy goat cheese is a killer combo. Inside has a great neighborhood garage/hangout vibe with plenty to do--dart boards, pull tabs, and games to play. Definitely a stellar addition to the local taproom scene, and I'll absolutely be back.

What an outstanding variety of beer! They have a lot of really unique flavors and combinations so…read moremuch so that we ended up doing a flight. We came in on a Saturday early afternoon after running some errands. We found parking to be easy and it was a pretty large space! Though by the time we left around 1:00 it was filling up in terms of tables. I saw multiple people working on laptops at the bar. We had the pizza which was quite good - although messy because of the way they do their crust. We also enjoyed the pretzel bites with a split table on mustard vs beer cheese but for $0.75 you can have both.

We ended up here after our 40th Sibley High School reunion, and it was so fun! It's been about…read morethat long since, and I'd been there only once I believe. My high school friend would rave about this bar that was "split level." Nothing seems to have changed there, and it's conveniently located next to Chet's Liquors. That's cool they have the local popular frozen pizza. The staff was kind to let our group leave late at our leisure closing the joint.

The bartender Dana made the best Bloody Mary that I've ever had. 10/10 it's the perfect amount of…read morespices. I'm blown away. It's astronomical.

Who knew this was here?? Small parking lot, and local dive like vibes. We stopped in for lunch…read moreduring the week and sat ourselves. The waitress didn't appear to be loving her life that day but it happens. She answered all of our questions on the menu and we went with a wrap and a burger, plus cheese curds to start. Food was good, exactly what you would expect when you walk in. I will say this place is super busy, for it being a bar in the middle of the day- you would have never known. By the time we left the place was popping and there was no where to park. The avocado burger was good, I did a side of onion rings and everything hit the spot. I liked that we were asked if it would be one check or two as soon as we sat down vs. having the awkward conversation later.

Shocker I haven't left a review for here…read more This is one of the best hole-in-the-wall places this side of town. Burger prices (and the burgers too) are amazing. Beer and drink specials. The place is always busy, and if you know, you know. Soups? They're always house made. New owners have taken over and I know people were initially concerned cause change is change. But you know what? Things are all good and if you haven't been in a while, you wouldn't know the difference. A true hidden gem in Bloomington.