Disappointed for sure. Stopped in for a beer for the 1st…read moretime since we moved back, mid-afternoon Sat. Numerous staff (mostly visiting amongst themselves) & few patrons. No one even a acknowledged us when we walked in to the bar. Finally, after waiting a few minutes, the owner asked us what we wanted to drink & got our beers. No one ever 'checked' on us or asked if we wanted a 2nd beer so we finally just asked for our check, paid & left. Disappointed....

Water view was fun and the food was delicious, great place for soup! Service was friendly and…read morehelpful. Great service.

Seated right away. Service was prompt and great, even on a holiday. I had Jesse Hames Burger and…read morehe had Olive Burger. Both very good. I recommend giving them a try.

Had a wonderful experience at Boonies. Went for dinner and then brunch the next morning…read more Dinner: shrimp wrap with sweet chili sauce. Shrimp was plump and veggies on wrap were crisp. Had with side of pickle chips- so good. Also had dirty martini, made perfectly. Brunch: killer Bloody Mary! Got biscuits and sausage gravy platter with scrambled eggs and cheesy hash brown casserole. Everything was great, and I wasn't hungry until dinner (always a plus). Server was considerate and responsive. Ambiance was laid back, clean, lots of TVs playing Vikings game. Patio space looked AWESOME- activities and big tables, space was covered and protected from wind (presumably). Would definitely come back and request to sit on patio.

I'm on board with this place for a lot of reasons. They serve Coke products. Their food is…read morereasonably priced. They have a decent variety. The buns for the burgers are excellent! Great tap beer selection. Check out Katie's, you'll be satisfied!

Not an Irish pub !! No Irish food whatsoever, not even a Rueben…read more Typical bar food. Waitress was terrible, when we asked her what was on tap, she said "you can look".... I was going to order roast beef but...they were out. Local is this place's savior. If you wanna beer ( you don't mind the bad service) and watch Wheel of Fortune, it's your dive. Otherwise go elsewhere.

Arrive on shore by boat . The onion burger was awesome. Lots of onions and smash style burger . The…read morefries were crispy and the food way delivered to me as I watched my boat on the shoreline . Huge thanks for the extra service. This is what I remember small town drive in feels like. Love the drive up windows . I will return no question..

WIN #360 Over Labor…read moreDay Weekend 2024, Barney's Drive-In, located in Waseca, Minnesota, was offering their "All In" burger challenge. The challenge consisted of a one pound burger, 4 strips of bacon, 4 slices of cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, mayo, & ketchup on a hoagie bun. In addition, a pound of fries + a quart of root beer were required to be finished within the 15 minute time limit. I finished in 6:26 minutes. For winning, I received a tshirt. This challenge is a pay-to-play, which costs around $30. For winning, the restaurant also gave me a free pint of their homemade cherry chocolate marshmallow icecream. I was the first person to attempt & defeat this challenge. I believe three in total successfully completed the Barney's challenge over the holiday weekend. A large amount of their food is locally sourced. The beef is from a local cattle ranch. Their fries are fresh cut.

Stuffed burgers were absolutely delicious! Dan's is a great go-to if you're looking for a laid-back…read moredive bar with good bar food. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area! They also offer igloo dining, which you can reserve ahead, such a fun touch & especially in colder months. The fries cost a few dollars extra, which was a little surprising at first, but honestly, they're worth the upgrade. The standard chips that come with meals are just bagged, which was a bit of a letdown...I was at least hoping for something house-made. Still, overall a really solid spot!

We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon about 3:30. It was over half-full at that point and the…read moreservers were bustling! Service was friendly but a bit slow over our visit. We shared the cheese curds appetizer, which was great. For main dishes, my son created a meal by combining the appetizer chicken tenders with a side of fries. It was a LOT of food, and very good. He brought about half the tenders home. I had a chunk of a tender, too, and really enjoyed it. My husband had the southwest burger with tots. The tots were huge, like little barrels! I had the weekend special, a winter grilled cheese. To grab the description from their social media: "Brie, bacon, apples, hot honey, and white cheddar on cranberry wild rice bread." It was extremely good. I had potato salad on the side, and I have to say, it was probably about the best not-homemade potato salad I 've ever had. Incredibly fresh. I had an apple cider mule to drink, too. I really loved the woodsy, homey vibe, too. As we were there in December, there was lots of Christmas decor.

The food here is excellent. The go to when I come back, and I will, is the Fish & Chips and the…read moreRuben. The ambiance is a cool Irish Pub vibe. And the service is great.

Went here for dinner and was really impressed with the meal selection as well as the beer…read moreselection. Service was prompt and attentive and met our needs. We will be back.

My husband and I moved here from Lakeville about 5 months ago and we ate out a lot! So it's been…read morechallenging sometimes. But Oscar's has been a nice surprise.....pasta is really good! And I had some killer flat bread pizza.... We are just starting to discover what else is good on the menu.....staff is really friendly

As with any really small town, your dining choices are limited. You could be visiting and have a…read morebad experience be your only experience. We come to Waseca a couple times each month to pick up our chicken feed and supplies. We always go to Oscar's every trip. Everything we've tried has been a hit with us, and we're kind of picky eaters. We usually have customization of the meal, they always get it 100 percent perfect. The prices are extremely affordable, and the portions are ample. A lot of the time, we split a meal. One of our favorite things is the bacon chicken alfredo flatbread. More than enough for two. Lastly, the staff. You can tell this is locally owned, a family effort. They go above and beyond to welcome you, go the extra mile to ensure you enjoy your meal. Ample parking that can handle larger vehicles towing a boat or camper.

Loved the patio dining area! Brought my dog and grandma for lunch. They were very friendly and…read moreaccommodating! The waitress even brought a bowl of water for my dog! We ordered the chicken margarita sandwich and a hamburger; both orders were delicious!

Unfortunately our girls trip here was not what we were hoping for. We looked at the menu before…read morehand and when we arrived, the items we were most looking forward to were not on the menu. They were still available to order online so it felt like there might be some inaccuracies. Also it is right on the lake, but no view at all. The patio is the parking lot and you look at the marina so bummer we didn't get lake views or the "tiki bar" vibes they advertise. Overall they had a decent crowd felt like the normal dinner crowd but overall we waited awhile for our simple sandwiches. Portions and sides were very small for the price we paid. Overall had high expectations and we were let down.