Jersey's is always a go-to when looking for a place to see the game or grab a few cheap drinks…read more They have consistent food, well priced drinks, and good service. That being said I don't think there's any dish I'd come here specifically for, but I haven't had anything bad and that's a good sign right? Don't expect anything fancy at Jersey's by the way. This is a classic divey bar. The patio has gotten super nice over the last couple of years but other than that take it for what it is. You're not coming here for a fancy dinner with a host and fancy kitchen staff. You're coming here for a dive bar experience with consistent food and cheaper drinks. It's also a fun place for live shows on Saturday nights. I have a friend in a band that has done a few shows here. Sound isn't amazing but that makes sense with the acoustics of the venue. It really has the mid-level garage band vibe going for it, which I personally appreciate!

Fast service. Beer…read morechoice for us was Indeed Pistachio, our favorite. Prime Rib bites with creamy horseradish sauce, for the win!!! So tender and delicious seasoning! My boyfriend had the Big Kahuna! It was incredible! I highly suggest it! It stayed together really well even with all of the cream cheese! So good! And Cajun fries on the side. I had the carb buster salad. It was good but I think I would have preferred sliced steak over the burger on it. Bar atmosphere but not bad and not too busy during lunch on a Tuesday. This place was surprisingly way better than expected.

A neat old-time vibe with good bartenders and some great music. I would call the place "unexpected."read more

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.

Went here for my brothers graduation party for high school…read more The service was great We didn't have food we had drinks but they were great

It is what it is baby! If you are expecting posh or trendy go somewhere else. Cheap drinks…read more Colorful crowd and friendly small town service. It's a Wednesday pre-Thanksgiving tradition to have a couple at the cro!!!

The crab cakes were very good, freshly made and delicious. The lobster roll was also very good. The…read morechocolate cake was HUGE and looked very good, but I will have to come back for that.

I've been to the Bloomington location and that is WAY better than this one…read more.. There is plenty of parking and it is close to off the highway, so decent location. Walking inside the first thing I noticed was the lack of decor and warmth in this place. The pictures are hanging up spaced unevenly. The boards above the booths are not screwed into the wall. It honestly looks and feels tacky. There is a lack of decor and the lighting is too harsh. It feels like someone is moving out. Our server and the other employees, are the only reason I'm giving this place 2 stars. They were absolutely lovely and helped one another out. Our water glasses were filled multiple times and our server was very sweet. The food: we started with a beer and mojito. The beer was good. The Mojito was too strong and too sweet. It was really strange... Then we had the lobster bisque. It was very peppery and lacked flavor. There was only one piece of lobster and it had a strange after taste to it. The jerk chicken nachos were awesome is flavor but sooo greasy. See the pictures. I got the hot chicken and waffles. The texture of the chicken was great!! And the waffles were tasty! But these chicken tenders are very spicy and I could only get through half the meal. I would love if you could pick a non spicy version!! My boyfriend got a lobster roll and said it was good not great and the fries were pretty standard. We will not be back to this location. If you want to try this place, I would recommend the Bloomington location!

The value for a rum n coke for $4 is enough to get lucky at Cloverleaf…read moreIt is a small intimate space with a TouchTunes jukebox

Price - around $15 for breakfast and a drink…read more Diet Coke: Available Came here for breakfast with a buddy. You know when the place looks like a hole in the wall the breakfast is going to slap and it did. Sausage, hash browns, and toast were cooked great. We did have to wait a little bit for the food, but the place was pretty busy Saturday morning around 9:30. Not complaining, I prefer to hang out for an hour or two when having breakfast with a buddy. The price was very reasonable too! Over all if you are looking for a place to grab some breakfast I would recommend!

Came to Omni to get an Xmas themed cocktail at Blitzens but there was an 1.5 hour wait so we went…read moreto Ember & Ice to waste time They were full as well but they said they would double check to see if they could squeeze us in and they did Such a cool vibe! Good for groups or a date night! Food: Cheese fondue for 2 - you could definitely share with more people *lots of different food options to pair with the cheese* Drinks: Duluth Cider and wine Fireplace, patio during patio season, bar, couches/lounge by fireplace Service was slow but they were busy. Staff was nice!

Since we were at the pop up bar downstairs, we decided to go check out the restaurant on level 2…read more We were told to take the elevator behind the bar, once upstairs the restaurant will be on the right. It was a big restaurant, gave Viking vibes. Large tables, big lounge area by the fireplace and antler for chandelier. We decided to try couple of entrees, ceasar salad and beef shirt ribs. Since we had a far drive, we decided to go with mocktail instead.

Fun and friendly place to get a beer. What a nice surprise for my first time visiting a real bar in…read morethe basement of a house. Yep, just go through the side door.

Classic dive bar in neighborhood basement. Enjoy a heggi's pizza with your bottle of Miller.read more

Fun place to take the kids bowling! We've been here a few times and we're back this last weekend…read morefor a birthday party. It was the perfect amount of time bowling and we had enough space for the kids to get energy out and not bother other people. They ordered pizza from the pub in the bowling alley and it was great thin crust pizza. They also had happy hour from 12-3 on Sunday and we got a 20oz cider for $5! All together great place for a fun afternoon bowling!

I came here for the first time to play bingo with some friends. Food prices are fair, but just be…read moreprepared to get lukewarm food. The chicken sandwich was good and same with poppers, but such a disappointment that it wasn't hot. Heard the food was amazing prior to COVID, but went a little downhill since then. Bingo is their saving grace.

I've driven by this spot multiple times, but this was the first time trying them out. I came for a…read morelate lunch (weekday around 1-2pm) and the place was fairly packed. At that point, I knew I was in for a treat. Any dining establishment packed at non-peak dining times must be a local favorite. I got the Thursday special: meatloaf with BBQ glaze, mashed potatoes, and char grilled corn. Meatloaf is one of my comfort foods, and this one really delivered. It was cooked perfectly; moist on the inside, a nice sear on the outside, and tangy BBQ sauce. The mashed potatoes and corn were pitch perfect too; I especially liked the char on the corn. The vibe is rustic casual, with ample large screen TVs for catching a sports game. Our server brought the wrong beer (light beer instead of Surly) , but made it right when we pointed it out. The acoustics were great; which is hard to find in populated places with a concrete floor. There is a parking lot. I'm already imagining a return visit next Thursday for more meatloaf!

Trail stop has always been a favorite, but last couple orders kinda let us down. This past weekend…read morewe ordered the Tavern burger (waffle fries) and Hangover burger (fries) to go, and the Tavern was missing the American cheese, the Hangover burger was missing the cheddar added and bacon (which sucked)! The fries with the Hangover were not cooked through also (barely cooked/limp). This was on a Friday afternoon so they weren't terribly busy, just not sure what happened.

Nice bar in the suburbs! I loved the self service beer wall. You have to get a card from the…read morebartender and pay how many ounces you get when you are done. I liked the choice of doing the flight since I'm always trying to taste everything. They had a wide variety and I usually like the fruit beers and I found the pineapple one to be delicious! The old fashion was quite strong! The bar is pretty big and open, good for mingling. The food looked delicious too but we were only here for late night drinks. They have popcorn and pull tabs available too. They also do trivia and happy hour. We loved the vibes here. The bartender was friendly, servers got us water once but don't come back to check on us but we were ok with being left alone that night.

A Self-Service Sisyphus: The Taps and Trials of Union 32 In…read morethe shadow of the Vikings' headquarters in Eagan, Union 32 Craft House offers a uniquely Minnesotan proposition. Named for the state's status as the 32nd to join the Union, the establishment is built around a "Beer Wall"--a self-pour monument to local brewing that promises the drinker ultimate autonomy. It is a large, inviting space, designed for the expansive social ritual of a modern taproom.  The culinary offerings here are a pleasant surprise, rising significantly above the standard "hole-in-the-wall" bar fare. The menu feels intentional rather than an afterthought, providing a solid foundation for the liquid education happening at the taps. One cannot fault the quality of the sustenance or the hospitality of the staff, who remain remarkably friendly despite a recurring operational shadow: the house always seems to be exactly one person short. Each shift carries the palpable energy of a team perpetually running a man down, a testament to their grit but a strain on the overall rhythm of the room. However, the centerpiece of the experience--the self-serve technology--is where the friction lies. While the concept of filling one's own glass is liberating, the digital interface lacks a certain clairvoyance. There is nothing quite so deflating as committing to a pour only to have the keg go "bust" mid-stream, or finding that the tap you've selected is already dry. The system requires a more robust marriage of software and cellar management; the guest should not have to be the one to discover a vacancy in the line. "A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it's better to be thoroughly sure." -- Czech Proverb Union 32 is a noble experiment in craft beer culture, providing a vast playground for the adventurous palate. But until the technology catches up with the inventory, and the roster is filled by that one missing player, it remains a work in progress--even if the beer itself is already a finished masterpiece. If this dispatch from the Eagan beer scene helped clarify your happy hour plans, please leave a like or comment below to support the continued education and enjoyment of our community.