I grew up in Buffalo NY. Who says these are famous wings? They are down right nasty. These are some of the worst wings around...even for MN. Who ever says these are good wings...don't know a good wing. read more

Into this restaurant many times in the past and never had issues like this. the atmosphere in this place is great centered around a large fireplace on a cold winter night it's sublime. Be careful when they put you in one of the add-on sections with lots of Windows it can get a little cool on a wintry night. Ordered an Irish car bomb. I understand bartenders that don't get around very much. had to explain that you don't put the whiskey in the Bailey's cream. They corrected it and it was fine. The smokehouse brisket came with miniscule amount of barbecue sauce and I know that you can always ask for more but when you get a busy server that doesn't work out. Sandwich was a little on the cold side. Then I think our server forgot about us. I had to get my own to go container and stood around with coats on to get a check to pay. read more

Great local spot for a casual dinner with the fam. Good beer, good burgers and really good cheese curds. Only reason for the three stars is the service is hit or miss depending on who you get. One of the servers was slow as a turtle becausetalked so much I actually thought she may sit down at our table with us. #awkward read more

The wings are the reason to come. Usually quite good, although occasionally off. Stick with the popular recipes. Some of the exotic ones are gilding the lily. i had a decent burger here once, but i also had a juicy luicy that was super dry and over cooked. the gf got some fish tacos here once that were pretty off. once again, stick with the wings. beer menu is decent, put priced at the top, so maybe one to wash down the wings and finish your buzz at home. plenty of screens if you need to see the game. it's worth mentioning that this is a Packers fan hang, so if you wanna watch the Vikings, there will be a few screens for you, but the sound will be the packers game if they happen to be playing at the same time. If you are a Packers fan, this is probably one of your best choices for where to watch. good service. good for families, casual hang, casual date. read more

I ordered chicken wings -- the garlic parmesan sauce on top. It was hotter than I expected but not blistering. They were okay but nothing exceptional. Disappointing me big time were the celery sticks that were fresh a long time ago but not today. That hollowish condition. They should be embarrassed to have let those out of the kitchen. And the "ranch dressing" was a poor excuse for ranch dressing. :-(. Our table service was fine -- no complaints at all with our server. This was my second visit to the restaurant and I probably won't go again; I just wasn't impressed. :-( read more

The best food and atmosphere around. Wish I would have found this place sooner!! The cheese curds are to die for!

Went there last night after doing some serious car shopping. . . We heard good things so decided to stop in. Started off with some wings and cheese curds - both were decent - nothing really blew me away. I ordered an elk burger - and was really excited about it - because I've had amazing elk burgers in the past. It was fine - there really wasn't anything special about it - it seems like they just get in frozen elk patties and cook em up to order - which is fine - but I guess I was expecting something better for some reason. Also a huge issue that i have with this place is their appetizer plates are Styrofoam. That was really tacky - I don't mind the baskets with the wax paper, but if you want to be cheap and not pay a dishwasher - maybe try using some compostable plates? They might be slightly more expensive - but either that or small real dishes for apps would make this place gain at least a star IMO. Styrofoam is tacky, wasteful and cheap - but you aren't paying the real cost of producing the plates and their impact after you toss them in the trash. On the flip side, the server was really great, friendly, helpful and prompt. read more

I thought the food was terrible, minus the cheesy bacon fries, but even those were mediocre! The food made my stomach upset and my significant other was pooping her brains out before we even left the restaurant. The prices were outrageous for a couple of terrible burgers and some mediocre sides. The servers were pretty friendly, but that doesn't make up for food poisoning. We will definitely not return to this establishment. World Famous Burgers my butt! read more

After a 5K down in Shakopee, the group decided this place was a must. Having never been and being told they have a huge burger, and said huge burger could be elk or bison - lets go! Service was good, but hovered on the annoying side. Some in the group would definitely say it was over the line and even beyond annoying. I had hockey to watch, so I barely noticed anything going on. First, the curds were damn good. Got the original bucket, great stuff. Lighter batter than usual, and fried perfectly. Burgers... I opted for the biggest sum bitch they had. A 2lb elk juicy lucy with sweet tater tot-puff things. Ashley opted for a normal Cali elk burger. The rest opted for burgers and the like (I'm terrible with hockey on). The normal long wait for a stuffed burger made us all want to eat a chair. But, after some 40 minutes, they arrive, and then the normal wait to allow the molten cheese to cool a bit. We did have an issue where her burger was entered as a lucy and that pissed her off. Even after confirming the order with the server twice. My burger was very good. It lacked a little some-some though, so I got a bit of their thai bbq to dip with it, way better. The sweet tater tots came out with a cinnamon dipping sauce which was fantastic, and some chipotle style stuff that again was really good. I thought the burger itself was really tasty. I'm a huge fan of game meats, and loved every bite of this one. Not a disappointment around other than the burger mix up for the woman. read more

The Juicy Lucy was excellent. As well as the on tap root beer. But that was all that was they american cheese made the fried cheese curds seem very dull. We ordered the med buffalo wings they were not spicy at all and so over sauced as to be unpleasing. The server was attentive. I probably wont go back as there are great Juicy Lucys much closer to me. read more

One of those crazy moments, I did something I don't like to do when you have small children...I decided to go to 'happening' restaurant on a Friday/Saturday night. In this case, because one of my big kid(13 yr old) had a swim meet, we were out and about with no dinner plans. Most swim meets end @ 7:30pm or so. Hence we have to find a place to eat before my kids call the MN authorities that I didn't feed today. The big kid enjoys hanging out with his teammates and eat inferior food like dominoe's pizza or Pappa Johns...Teens. As for the rest of us, we decided to go Buffalo Tap. Needless to say, the place was packed judging by the chaos and lack of order of the parking lot because it is winter and nobody seems to know where the lines are. To our surprise, we were seated within 15-20 minutes... The food service for the appetizers were ridiculously quick. Highly recommend the Wings(hotter the better or garlic sauce - OR BOTH) and fried cheese curd (for the little one - her palate is not up to snuff yet). As for the main course, order quickly - heck you should order it as soon you sit down before the appetizers! It took approximately 30-35 minutes to get our main meal out. Keep in mind this place loves to make Juicy Lucy(some cheese stuff inside your burger) which can take a while: i.e. 25-30 minutes. I ordered the Elk Burger - although they usually cook it medium. When it comes to game meet I highly recommend medium rare instead. The devil's egg potato salad was an excellent choice for a side. Overall, it was an uneventful night and nobody got arrested and the wife and I are still together. Hence it was good night out despite having an 8 yr old with us on a Friday night. read more

Gluten-free buns, dedicated fryer, and Kendall Jackson Chardonnay. A trifecta for my wife.

Went here based on a local's recommendation. I'm from California and I haven't had something like this at a restaurant. We had a Juicy Lucy and Cheese Curds. I asked the waitress what a Cheese curd was and she looked at me as if I was an alien. It was quite humorous. She was awesome though. Juicy lucy was great. Cheese filled middle. Cheese curds were amazing. I would recommend it to anyone. Seating was a little tight. Parking is very spacious. Must try? YES! Try again? I WILL VISIT HERE EVERY TIME I GO TO MN read more

I felt a field trip was in order so naturally we left the comforts of South Minne and headed to Savage to The Buffalo Tap. Here is my pro and con list. Pros: 1. cheesecurds that will make you drool all over yourself 2. smack your mama good hot dog (and you don't even have to be 5 yrs old to order it) 3. this french fry snob approves of the krinkle cut variety they serve 4.servers are friendly and make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside 5. the hamburglar would happily klepto these beefy bites 6. huge menu with everything under the kitchen sink available 7. you leave in a very satisfying food coma Cons: 1. it's in Savage, do I need to say anymore? 2. parking blows goats read more

Since I moved to Minnesota I have been here on a handful of occasions. I would give the food four stars. My recent trip I ordered the philly which had to be eaten with a fork and knife because the roll was not substantial enough and fell apart, but the flavor was great. The fries were hot. The reason for the three stars is the menu is very expansive, almost complicated and from my perspective pretty expensive. While the waitress was pretty attentive, she did not bring the only drink refill towards the end of the meal which really didn't affect the overall experience too much. I would definitely eat here again, but may be reluctant to come here with my three children due to prices read more

I've seen this place in passing so many time over the years and finally stopped to see what they had to offer. It's your average bar/ restaurant with burgers, beer and sports. My husband and I came here on a Sunday evening during playoffs. It was busy and loud, but it was a fun time. Our waitress was alright she was quiet busy but did check on us from time to time. I'd come back here for sure. read more

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Visited the Buffalo Tap tonight with a large group including three children under the age of 4. Service was exceptional even though we were a difficult group to handle. Ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and subbed grilled chicken for fried chicken strips and subbed onion rings for fries. Both were really good - an "American" meal is how I described it to my brother. It was exactly what I had hoped for and more. Place was packed by 6pm on a Thursday night. read more

Amazing food. Gluten free and safe fryers! Our go to spot always. Staff is wonderful & kind.

Mmmm mmmm good! I am always happy and full when I leave Buffalo Tap! If you're looking for a great bar/burgers/fun- a visit is needed for sure! Buffalo Tap is located right in the heart of "downtown" Savage. They are known for their Juicy Lucys, mini corn dogs, cheese curds and great happy hours! Their patio out back is lighted with tiki torches and great fire pit and hanging lights. Perfect spot to lounge with a group of friends on a warm summer or cool fall night! If you like spicy food, try the El Diablo basket! The El Diabo is a buger filled with jalepeno bacon topped with pepper jack cheese, jalenpenos and bbq sauce. Perfect combo for sure. Not only does Buffalo Tap have your typical bar tv screens all over - but they have an XBOX, Wifi, Karoke and plenty of arcade games. They always show big fights, games and matches. Their parking lot is tiny, but parking is available all around on the street or in local businesses. Their staff is friendly and talkative, very small town atmosphere. Once they've met you, they'll remember you! read more

Food/Drink: Burgers, wings and beers oh my. How could you not enjoy this place for those three items alone? Oh wait, the cheese curds and bevy (word of the day) of other "straight from the fair" appetizers, please and thank you. Make sure to specify how you want your burger done. I've been here a few times, the juicies are pretty juicy (and loosey), but the regular burgers can hold their own any day. When you start looking at the sides, you might be a little overwhelmed, but just go with your gut or stick to the usual fries (seasoned pretty well). Good beer selection for us south of the river suburbanites and I've heard the drink menu isn't suffering either. The wings can stand on their own, they've got the basic options which is plenty for any sane person, make sure to ask on the sizes of wing orders as some of those options on the menu equate to metric ton. Ambiance: A log cabin next to a babbling brook (no seriously, there's a babbling brook next to it which you cross over to get to this place). The interior doesn't change a bit because of this, but you get a feeling it's grown accordingly. Pro tip: Talk to the hostess about the options of the different seating based on what you're planning on doing; bar, tables with personal TVs, big screened in patio, game area, outdoor patio, etc. There's something for everyone, but not a ton of space which can get loud at times. Service: These guys know their stuff. Pro tip: Know your happy hours or ask your server what's what as it might be confusing. They're pretty on their feet with drinks and our food was delivered hot. Nothing was missing on the table and we were good to go. Waiter was good enough to split our check, but then even realized he made a mistake (before we even touched them) and corrected it. Overall: It's my choice of bar, tavern, good food in Savage. There's a pretty good menu all around so it'll probably take you enough time to go through the menu. The ambiance, service and drink selection is pretty rock solid also. Really, what more could you ask for? read more

Updated: this place listens and has clearly improved. Food is solid. Burgers are 100% better than they used to be. The service is genuine, and the servers are nice. On the smaller side, and a bit crowded, but because it's popular. Beer selection is updated often and very good, and the bar has a Northwoods/welcoming feel. Decent Kids menu, and in a pretty convenient location. read more

Excellent burger joint! Good beers, large portions and very good food. I had the Buffalo Burger and it was very good, moist and lean yet full of taste. Go early though, it fills up fast and there were lots waiting when we were leaving. Service was very good, I would recommend this place to friends! read more

Buffalo Tap has everything a Minnesotan can look for in local blue collar cuisine. Juicy Lucys. Cheese curds. 1919 root beer. Lots of great local beers on tap, including Surly--which usually doesn't get this far out in the suburbs. This place is pretty well-rounded. So why doesn't Buffalo Tap get 5 stars? I live less than a mile from this place, and yet the number of times I've been here I can count on one hand. I've never been compelled to convert into a frequent customer. And the reason is that while Buffalo Tap has a lot to offer, it doesn't over-achieve at anything. The burgers and Juicy Lucys are definitely serviceable, but Lion's Tap and Matt's Bar/5-8 run respective circles around them. The fries are completely forgettable and get stomped by Five Guys and The Nook/Shamrocks. Cheese curds and 1919 are great, but are novelties at best and would never be my main reason for picking a place. And sadly, the pricing seems to be on the higher end for this type of establishment, so I am discouraged from bringing the family here, even with the allure of Xbox 360 free-play. Overall, this place is still great--I honestly can't speak harshly over anything it offers. But for every nearly innumerable feature laden in this establishment, I can either find a better example elsewhere or write it off as not being important enough. The lack of visits I make possibly betrays the 4 star rating, but this is a local establishment that tries very hard and does pretty well for itself--perhaps I rate it highly out of guilt more than anything. Still, if you need to get a bite in Savage you should definitely give it a shot. It might not be the most memorable, but you won't be disappointed. read more

Always been a family favorite of our family. Especially, if you like greasy bar food (I.e. cheese curds, etc. good for family and groups.

To be fair, we didn't get either the cheese curds or a Juicy Lucy, items that the place is known for. We did, however, try the wings, and either our standards are different or it was an off day, because the sweet Thai chili wings were seriously mediocre and the medium classic wings weren't any better. Patio is nice for the space they have and the inside looks nice. Good prices, nice staff, mediocre food. read more

This place has a lot of great qualities. They have attentive service, great northern woods atmosphere, quality beer selection of local and small batch brews, and an enormous amount of space to accommodate every size of party. The lesser desirable characteristics are the menu is the size of a phonebook, so everything is good, but nothing is out of this world fantastic. Another drawback of having an expansive menu is the restaurant adds copious amounts of salt to every food item, so everything tastes "good". As the simple culinary trick goes, add more salt or bacon and it will disguise the flaws. Lastly, the restaurants have taken a hard hit with Covid, but so have Households. Why do burger/sandwich baskets only offer chips as the side? Their baskets aren't special enough to only offer just potato chips. The extra service change for fries, onion rings, of fruit is being rather parsimonious to households that are dealing with economic woes like everyone else. Be prepared to spend $50 for 2 burger baskets and two alcoholic drinks, with a tip. read more

One of my absolute favorites in Burnsville! I really like the bison and elk burgers. Also the decor is so Minnesota woodsy. Love it! read more

Buffalo Tap - We call him 'Herb' - American Near Me - Savage, Minnesota

My husband and I tried Buffalo Tap for the first time last weekend for lunch. We tried the homemade cheese curds which are very good. They are the first place that I can say have cheese curds that rival the State Fair's. We also each ordered a version of their Juicy Lucy burgers (my husband got fries, I got onion rings). I have to admit that we were a little disappointed with the burgers. They were a good size but the flavor was pretty bland. The service was mediocre in my opinion. I am sure that I will go back for the cheese curds and I have heard that they have a decent happy hour so I will have to check that out. read more

Came here to check out the local craze - fried cheese curds. Never heard of 'em in Washington State. Made here kinda like batter-fried string cheese. Awfully salty for our taste, but I know of one restaurant in Tacoma that coukd work their way on to the menu. The star of the show is the variety of JuicyLucy burgers. Stuffed hamburger with runny cheese. Tasty! Sweet potato tots were good; onion rings (yawn) generic but ok. Great atmosphere and fun place for tourists and locals. read more

I don't normally write a review after a first visit to a place unless it is an absolutely terrible one. But in this case I am making an exception. My friend and I had never been to the BT before. I am a big burger fan and decided I had to have a Jucy Lucy. I also have a taste for things spicy. I went with the El Diablo Elk Jucy Lucy. Pepper jack cheese stuffed Elk topped with bacon, more pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, pickles and bbq sauce. I loved it. It was a fantastically juicy burger with a lot of flavor. I am always skeptical of bbq sauce. Some I like, some I hate. This tasted just right. I did not have the fries however since we shared a basket of parmesan garlic buffalo wings, so I went with chips. The buffalo wings were a decent size. Not the biggest... But that parmesan garlic BUFFALO sauce was so good I bought a bottle to take home. The server made a big point to tell us that it was unlike any other parmesan garlic sauce cause it was first and foremost buffalo sauce. She even said that the El Diablo is very tasty with the parm garlic sauce on it instead of the bbq sauce. So now I have a reason to go back. Most likely will bring my gf since she loves a good burger just as I do. If you like burgers and wings, give the Buffalo tap some consideration next time you're going to go out. If my next experience at the Buffalo Tap is as good as the first, this rating will be bumped right up to a 5 star. And it was! read more

Nothing special. Burgers and overcooked, wings are average. Floor is wobbly as people walk by and the tables are jammed packed that you can barely move. read more

We have driven by this place so many times and never stopped. Tonight we made the trip and are glad we did. Service was friendly and attentive, food was great (we all had burgers) and prices were good. We will be back. Have been back several times. Love this place. Wonderful gluten-free buns for the burgers make this a must visit for those who are gluten free. Staff is very knowledgable about gluten contamination, etc. read more

Randy was our server and he did OK. Ambiance was extremely casual almost a little too casual. Burger was too big and a bit overwhelming actually. Food overall not that great. Don't bring anybody here that you want to impress. read more

Ten stars!! All seven of us agree!! Great Friday night place to get together with friends :)

This is no Buffalo Wild Wings, so if you're expecting that, turn around. Buffalo Tap is so much better. While there are plenty of TVs for your sports entertainment, but the woodsy theme makes the restaurant and bar more cozy than the industrial interior of Buffalo Wild Wings. Games keep the kids entertained while the adults can down a nice cold beer, and the cheese curds are a must for everyone. I am someone who is very picky on hamburgers (never had a fast food burger in my life and am hesitant in other food establishments) and I can say that Buffalo Tap has some of the best burgers I've ever had. For those complaining about the Juicy Lucy, of course the cheese will spill out. How do you expect it not to unless you keep holding onto it? And the menu DOES caution you that the cheese will be hot. The Juicy Lucy's are amazing, and I have no problem with cheese spilling out because I never put it down and just devour it! Highly recommended, whether for families, date night, or hanging out with some buddies! read more

Best little restaurant south of the river. Great beer selection and rotating taps. Awesome staff and service with great food to boot!

A little out of the way, but the interior is nicer than the exterior, and the burgers and wings are great. The wait staff are pleasant, and they have a cozy fireplace right in the middle of the restaurant! They also run some pretty nice specials on game day. read more

This is always a solid place to eat when we visit our friends in B'ville. Somehow we always manage to get the really charming table that overlooks the creek out back. Pros: Expansive menu, good quality food, nice tap beer selection. I always get a burger and am never disappointed. Cons: My husband gets the walleye a lot and it doesn't come with any garnish, just fish & bun, you have to ask for lettuce, tomato, etc and the tomato is an extra $1. They use plastic silverware, and some of their sides are served on styrofoam plates (yikes). Service is a little hit or miss. read more

First time there food was great and service was even better. Recommend trying a Juicy Lucy(I had the mush and swiss). Will definitely have to visit again soon. read more

August 9th. 7:30 pm. Kathy must of been too busy. I ordered chicken and wildrice soup - granddaughter ordered a BLT w NO tomatoes (15 year olds!?!?). I also ordered a Juicy Lucy. Within 10 minutes. I got a bowl of chili and they looked puzzled cuz that is what she entered that I ordered. Next came the BLT. With bacon and TOMATO only. We were going to rip it apart and use the lettuce from another plate on our table. Kathy apologizes for the chili and then took the BLT and said that she knew it was no tomatoes- Then the Juicy Lucy. One bite and then I cut into it. It was raw. I asked her to cook it- she said it will be AT Least 45 minutes to wait. I could tell she was discouraging that. The man with her offered any other burger. I felt sick. Like we were bothering her. I said no. I was fortunate that she removed the Juicy Lucy for The bill. I think something was affecting her as she not once came and filled any glasses. My husband went to the bar for a refill. I was bragging up the place and the Juicy Lucy to my grand daughter who is visiting from ND. read more