Food was amazing and the service was excellent. Erin was our waitress/bartender and she was…read morewonderful!

Always a fun little place to go locally. The food has always been good for us, and we've been there…read morea few times the past few months. When sitting outside the little "no-see-em gnats" can be terrible! But, they outdoors area is really nice to sit on. The service really depends on the day and how busy they are. They're a couple gals we've had, and a guy. The guy is always super friendly and super attentive! There is a gal that's a server who is usually really good, but sometime if it's super busy you can see the frustration as she's the only one for the whole dining area... and I can completely understand. It is around $20 per person for food and drink which is on the higher end for "bar food". However, it is some of the better bar food out there. Dawn's is one of the places I enjoy going with family or friends.

Driving back through town we wanted to make a stop at Crooked Pint Ale House as we remembered the…read moredelicious burger we had last year. We stopped in for happy hour and we were immediately sat by the hostess. She was super sweet and friendly. I didn't catch our servers name but she was very attentive and friendly as well. It was taco Tuesday but we were craving that burger. Crooked Pint did not disappoint! Another yummy, juicy burger! We both ordered the Juicy Lucy and added lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. It definitely is juicy. So good. Unfortunately the onion rings were not up to par. Couldn't taste the onions at all. They just tasted like breading. But, the burger is terrific so try another side other than the onion rings. They had someone announcing a trivia game that patrons could choose to participate. The questions were not easy so it made it a fun challenging game.

We stopped in after golfing at nearby Legacy. It was a beautiful afternoon so we enjoyed our drinks…read moreand snacks on the patio. I had a Summit Oatmeal Stout. There were many beers on tap to choose from. We also had to have the Ellsworth cheese curds. How can you not!? Nice light batter and squeaky cheese. Perfect savory snack. Nice large parking lot. Staff was exceptional. Our beer was only $5 so maybe happy hour? Great stop.

Everything here is great!…read more Can't wait to try it with the patio opening up as waits won't be as long...they used to have a bar called Sensers in Bloomington that catered to the sports crowd...this is like Sensers Jr in that it has TVS everywhere and great sports bar vibe but without douche bags and fights! Highly rec for a Sunday with the guys or a family night out !

We've been here before, but I guess we've been sleeping on this place because we had a great recent…read morevisit on a Saturday afternoon. I want to go back! The restaurant itself has a nice style, but it has more of an open concept vibe. It can get loud indoors, especially if there's a sporting event on. That isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's a Taphouse, after all, but it's something to keep in mind if you're looking for a quieter restaurant. The staff has always been very nice. We've never had any issues with the service. We were starving, so we ordered quite a bit of food. We started with the crispy fried pickles. These are pretty dang great, and my wife described them as the "best fried pickles" she's ever had. I thought they were good too, but maybe not the best. You get a decent amount, a little expensive at $12. We decided to splurge on a second appetizer and ordered the jumbo bacon cheddar chive tots. These are absolutely amazing. "Heavenly" is probably the best way to describe them. I feel like I could eat 30 of these in one sitting because they're that good. They have to be some of the best jumbo tots I've ever had at a restaurant, and the house aioli makes them even better. They're $13, and while they're still a little expensive, you do get a good portion. They're good enough that I'd call them an absolute must order. My wife got the Spicy Honey Salmon Bowl and really liked it. Since it's salmon, it's obviously going to be a little more expensive, but I was impressed with the portion size. She even had leftovers to take home, and she said they reheated really well. I've been searching for the best Nashville hot chicken sandwich in the area, so I decided to order theirs. It's also available in a "Minnesota Nice" spice level, but I ordered the regular spice version. Overall, it was pretty good, but it's not the best Nashville hot chicken sandwich I've had. That said, it's probably one of the better ones in the area and MUCH MUCH better than Barley & Vine's version. I do wish it had been a little hotter because it really isn't that spicy. There's a little heat, but not much. As for the flavor of the sauce, I thought it was good, but I've definitely had better and I've certainly had worse. Overall, it's a solid sandwich, and I'd order it again. I got it with their fries and have no complaints there either. We sat outside since the weather was nice and really enjoyed the patio. The bugs were a little annoying, but there's only so much the restaurant can do about that. The service wasn't slow, but it also wasn't particularly fast. Our waitress was kind. Altogether, we ended up spending over $80 after tax and tip. It felt a little pricey, but we did order two appetizers, and my wife had salmon. There are definitely more affordable options on the menu, and considering what most restaurants are charging these days, I can't complain too much. One thing I can and will complain about, and it's partially why I deducted a star, is the 3% credit card fee. They're passing part of their overhead operating/processing costs on to the customer, on top of the higher menu prices we've all seen over the past few years. That's disappointing to see. All that said, I recommend this restaurant, and we'll definitely be back. The credit card processing fee is incredibly annoying, and while the Nashville hot chicken sandwich wasn't amazing, it was still good. The jumbo bacon cheddar chive tots are an absolute must order, and the staff has always been friendly.

When we first moved to Northfield a few years ago, this wasn't a bad place to go to... especially…read morelate at night being it's really the only thing open after 8pm. As time has gone on, the overall quality of both product and service has declined significantly and it's been pretty sad. The food is hit or miss, but has recently been on the "miss" side of things. Food comes out colder, portions are smaller than what they were but double the price, or the wrong orders come out all together. This night in particular, our server was also the bartender. We were the only ones in their section and no one was at the bar. The server came and got the first drinks and took the food order, then stayed behind the bar and was on their cell phone. Food was brought out by someone else and drinks never got refilled. Literally never saw our server again. We just played the bill table side and left. It's unfortunate that this type of service is becoming the "norm", especially if it's crazy busy. Beautiful dining area with lots of local hometown pictures... but it's sad to see the deteriorating business that once was a great place to go.

Good was great, atmosphere was excellent, the food came hot and tasted great! The service was…read moreexcellent!

Checked out Joe's Sports Cafe on our way home. The walleye fingers appetizer portion is HUGE! You…read moreget 7 decent size pieces. We were part way into the cheese-curds but after trying the walleye fingers, I decided to post about this place. So you get a photo of curds with drips of ranch. The burger was nice and thick as was the bacon. It was pretty busy when we arrived at 6 pm Sunday evening and people just kept coming. It was a good choice right off interstate.

The service was awful and we never got the extra sides that we paid for. We ordered takeout, the…read morewaitress was incredibly rude when we spoke to her about picking up the takeout order... she then quite literally threw the order onto the bar and stormed off. We hadn't ate there in a while and now I remember why. Don't waste your time or money.

Stopped here for Happy hour with a friend. It was my first time checking it out. We ended up making…read morereservations & sat out on the patio. The patio is dog friendly. We ordered a few apps from the HH menu - cheese curds, potato waffles and she got the salmon tartare. Overall the food was good. The cheese curds have a cheddar powder on the them which was interesting. I also got a N/A cocktail - The Louie which was really refreshing. The staff were nice and attentive. Pretty good dining experience.

I liked the vibe and the location, but the service was slow and the menu is limited…read more I finally made it out to Dexter's and it took me a while to find something that sounded appetizing. I went with the burger, that did and up being very tasty. However, $18.50 is a lot for a basic cheeseburger that doesn't come with fries (they are $5 extra). The service was pretty slow and they forgot to put in part of our order, they did apologize for the mistake, but it still took 35+ to get some fries. Cute spot if you are in the mood for a burger and have time to wait.

Good food , great service, outdoor dining that accommodates dogs on outside patio! I love the old…read moretrain depot ambiance.

Met a colleague here for lunch. It's a cute atmosphere with the train theme throughout the…read morerestaurant/bar. I ordered the beet salad it was pretty and delicious. The whole beets were something I usually don't see in a beet salad but it meant I got lots of beats. Dressing was served on the side and was a nice compliment. I also liked that I got a piece of bread with the salad. My friend got a blue cheese burger on which they serve the Faribault Caves blue cheese brand. Like the local ties. Service was good. Parking easy. Nice stop.

The food was really good prices are right on. But service was slow. They did not have any beer that…read moreI wanted. The place is very loud, for only being half full. The place has parking, but again beer selection is limited, and service is slow. Food was good and was served hot!

If you like friendliness then this is a fine place to visit. The owners and staff are approachable…read moreand kind. I had ordered a burger and something went wrong with the computer and it was delayed. I hardly noticed when the bartender realized there was an error and immediately took care to get the order completed. I had no complaints but when the owners found out about the delay the were concerned enough to insist on a complimentary drink. I've been back two more times and each time the food has been excellent. Oh by the way, being from Indiana I'm rather particular about my biscuits and gravy but now I believe you can find me at Bashers each Saturday Morning indulging in the owners wonderful rendition of this classic midwestern delight.

We came here as a group of 6 after river tubing in welch…read more Amazing, 5 stars. No notes Food came fast, delicious, service 10/10, vibes amazing. Good music as well We will return in the future

I'm in town for a few weeks. I asked the woman at the front desk of the hotel "Whats the best…read moreburger in the area?" Without hesitation she said "King's Place" She was right. I went there for lunch and sat at the bar. The bartenders were very friendly and helpful. There are over 100 choices of burger combinations on the menu. The burger was delicious. I told my boss about it and now we're going there for dinner tonight. Twice in 1 day? Yup! And I'll be back before I head back home.

Kelly's Bar & Grill is one of my favorite places in Red Wing. I've eaten there many times over the…read moreyears, and I honestly can't remember ever being disappointed. The food is consistently excellent, the service is friendly and attentive, and it's simply a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. The location on Old West Main is another thing that makes Kelly's special. There's a wonderful view toward the river and the railroad tracks, and I love just sitting there watching the trains go by and taking in the scenery. It has that unmistakable Red Wing atmosphere that makes the whole experience even better. Great food, great service, a beautiful setting, and consistency every time I've been there. I cannot recommend Kelly's highly enough. If you haven't been there, you're missing one of Red Wing's gems.

I'm shocked to see the rating as high as it is at this establishment...The reason we chose this…read morerestaurant over others, is BECAUSE of the rating.... When we walked in it was busy and the hostess was friendly and estimated the wait time to be around 5 minutes, and it was; which was nice. We were seated in the porch area (there is a garage door that separates it from the rest of the restaurant) and it was sticky. The air was like the outdoors (SUPER humid day) but not as warm; there clearly was no AC. They did have a big ass fan on (that's the brand name I believe ) but it was on so low- you could not feel it. We all ordered drinks and only my husband was asked if he wanted a refill (family of 6 here). Our waitress never checked on us to ask how the food was until she asked if we were ready for our bill. My oldest son ordered a pizza with banana peppers, mushrooms, and pepperoni, and instead he got a pizza with green peppers, no mushrooms, and a little bit of pepperoni. My husband ordered a burger which he said was dry and so dry in fact he had to remove part of his bun (he is NOT a picky eater). I ordered a Rachel. My sandwich was incredibly dry and the only reason I almost finished it was because there was no way I was letting a 15.00 sandwich go to waste.... My oldest daughter ordered a cheese quesadilla and it was comparable to something she could have made herself (age 9) and thrown in the microwave. My youngest daughter (age 3) ordered a grilled cheese and it was so bad that she refused to eat it. I tried it and it tasted like wax. Velveeta cheese does not make a good grilled cheese especially when it's cold by the time you get to eat it. It was inedible, we ended up throwing it away. The only person who got decent food was my second son who ordered a 12" pepperoni pizza. He said it was pretty good. I will say this place serves "bar food". We will not be returning. The waitress did take the messed up pizza off of our bill (we appreciated that) but, if she had checked up on us earlier, he could have just had a new one made... I fully understand that it was busy, but it's still not an excuse for poor service and bad food. I have worked in restaurants from low end to high end, so I know how it works. We would have appreciated a check in from our waitress and a smile at least... She could have been having a bad day, but don't take that out on the customer. At least the hostess was friendly. I also want to add that the menu has way too many options... maybe if there were less options, they could perfect some of their recipes in order for the food to taste better... Sometimes too many options is not a good thing.