The in-laws had apparently been here before and really liked it, so they took us here on a Friday…read morenight because I love seafood (hubbie doesn't, so I don't get it as often as I'd like). The inside is quite swank, featuring a pretty large bar area on the right when you first enter. We were there for a sit-down dinner, so we proceeded around the left to the counter to get a table. I noticed this place must have a decent loyal following because of the merch you could purchase there at the counter (tee shirts, hats, sweat shirts, etc)! It wasn't too busy despite it being Friday night, so we got a table right away. It was really hard to pick what I wanted off the menu because A LOT of the options looked deliciously tempting (just gonna have to go back), but I eventually decided on a shrimp pasta, and that was the RIGHT choice. Mmm, so good! And a decent portion for the price too, as I took half of it home in a to-go box. I was pleased by the speed at which they got our order ready, as well as how attentive the server was (my in-laws suck down iced tea like no one's business, but she managed to keep them topped off regularly). The parking lot is interesting, as it has above ground and underground parking (probably nice to have the option to go below during the snowy winters around here). It shares the parking lot with a grocery and some other things, which felt a bit cramped, but as I said, we happened to be there when it wasn't too crowded somehow.

Had an amazing early Saturday lunch/brunch. We already want to go back!…read more We were in the area and got there at around 11 AM on a Saturday. We knew they offered brunch from 10 AM to 2 PM on weekends. We asked if we could order from the lunch menu, and our server, Noel, said that would likely be fine, although they usually do not start serving lunch until noon. She went and got lunch menus for us, and it was not an issue at all. It was really nice of her to go above and beyond for us! We had not been to this restaurant before, and there were a few things on the lunch menu that we specifically wanted to try. We had backup choices from the brunch menu just in case. Any other server could have simply said, "No, we do not start serving lunch until noon." Instead, Noel was fantastic and made it possible for us to order from the lunch menu. We really appreciated her making the extra effort. The vibe of the restaurant is also really nice. It is quite large, and there are windows everywhere. All of the employees were incredibly kind and welcoming as well. The bathrooms were clean and had paper towels instead of only air dryers, which I appreciate. We started with the Crab Queso. I really enjoyed it, although not quite as much as my wife did. They describe it as queso, but it is really more of a hot, cheesy crab dip. The chips they serve with it were fantastic as well. My wife described it as the best crab dip she has ever eaten and a top-three queso she has ever had. We have had a lot of queso, so that is a pretty high bar! I got the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich at the Nashville Hot spice level. It was absolutely fantastic. It was not the best Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich I have ever had, but it was good enough to make me want to order it again. There was one slight mistake with my order. The sandwich comes with chips, and you can upgrade to fries or other sides for an additional cost. I told our server that the chips were fine, but when I got my plate, it came with fries, and there was an extra $1 charge on the bill. I did not complain because a dollar is not a big deal, and the fries were actually fantastic. However, it was still a small mistake since I did not ask for the upgraded fries. My wife got the Jambalaya and said she really liked it as well. I tried a little and enjoyed it, but I do not think Jambalaya is really my thing. They have a few locations around the Twin Cities, and we already want to go back to one of them. I want to try their Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles, along with several other items on the menu. There were also several appetizers that sounded great. They do charge a credit card service fee, but it was not nearly as much as I have seen at other establishments. It looked like it was only about a $2 difference compared with paying cash. Normally, this is something that really irks me. I generally deduct a star when restaurants pass credit card fees on to the customer. However, the customer service, food, atmosphere, and overall experience made it impossible for me to give them anything other than five stars. Absolutely fantastic. Check this place out!

great menu variety and the food tasted great and was quick to come out. the pink haired server was…read morevery kind and helpful. and the ambience of the restaurant was great. overall a 5/5 experience!

The food reminded me of home. The biscuits & Gravy were light and tasty. Everything was PERFECTION!…read more Our server was the best! I will definitely be back.

Continually amazing!…read more We stopped in here the other night for the tried and true fish and chips. O'Brien's Public House always has some of the best fish... however you like it. My husband got the fish tacos for the first time and loved them.. It was a really healthy portion and even had some leftovers. I stuck with my favorite, the cod & chips,these are always amazing! Our server was very friendly and it was a pretty slow night but great service overall. Can't wait to stop back again and enjoy even more food!

I live in Shakopee and have gone to this pub many times. the food is o.k. not wonderful but…read moreadequate. However today has caused me to give O'Brien's one star and believe me if it were possible I'd give them -1. I was supposed to meet six of my friends here today for St Patrick's Day. Our car got struck and we did not arrive until 1 1/2 hours late. We were so late that we would have just had a drink had we known there was a time limit on the table BUT our waitress, Addison 8, did not mention this and took our meal order leisurely. Just after we were served she announced to the table that we all had to leave in 15 minutes. I said I assumed it did not apply to us as we had not even started to eat. she told us it applied to all of us. She told us if I was not happy about this I could speak to the Manager. I told her I would like to. then she said I could speak to her instead but I told her I wanted to speak to the Manager. No Manager ever materialized. I probably will never go to this restaurant again. I know times are tough and I don't object to time limits on tables BUT if a customer is very late the least a server should do is let them know there is a very limited time left for them to eat BEFORE they order $70 worth of food and drinks. I will be sure to mention this matter to my friends and as I have stated i will make sure I give my other regular restaurants the business I gave O'Briens. '

Great people working, great environment and great community! We had a blast talking to locals,…read moregetting recommendations and trying all the different things!

To celebrate, my wife and father in law went to Noble Lion in Victoria, Minnesota. They have a…read moreEuropean inspired menu full of delectable dishes. You look around the restaurant and notice all the small pieces that celebrate European travels (which the owner had just gotten back from). I decided to eat like a true Belgian and enjoyed Mussels and Frites. Brussels Mussels: PEI mussels, white wine, shallots, garlic, butter, grilled bread Frites: Belgian style frites with sauces Since we were celebrating we HAD to have a smattering of desserts. Creme Brulee: Classic vanilla bean Chocolate & Raspberry: Flourless Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Coulis, Whipped Cream Bread Pudding: caramel apples, Maker's Mark caramel sauce, vanilla icecream ______

Went for a drive to Victoria, spotted this place downtown. Great patio to watch the activities…read more Menu was extensive with service being prompt and attentive. Food was great and large portions. We will be back to try the whiskey bar

I have been here at least a dozen times and it never disappoints. I've had numerous items on the…read moremenu, a few of my favorites are the BLT, all the pizzas, and the corned beef sandwich. Other than the food, the drinks are amazing and it's safe to say they make one of the best old fashions around. Highly recommend this place!

Modern and beautiful, but far for most of us who live in the twin cities. We attended a family…read morewedding here and I believe this venue was chosen because of its beauty as well as its relatively low costs and flexibility to bring in our own food and champagne. However, it is an hour drive from the Twin Cities metro area. I loved the outdoor area for the wedding ceremony, followed by champagne in the reception hall and then dinner and dance in an adjacent dining hall.

I recently attended a wedding at this venue. It was a gorgeous place. Unfortunately the staff makes…read moreit difficult to leave a 5 star review. The staff on clean up crew was unfriendly. They began to clean up before 9, even though the dance went until 10:30. They took down decorations, tables and chairs to the point that there wasn't even a place for people to sit that weren't dancing. They moved people's stuff around to other places so they could take tables down which made it difficult for people to find their things. Less than a minute after the dance ended, they began to shut off the lights. Due to the fact we felt we were being pushed out, I wouldn't recommend this place

Nothing will ever beat Princes pop up parties at Paisley when he was alive -RIP…read more Amazing memories in the recording studio he built in Chanhassen, very modern looking exterio and the interior is just everything Prince IYKYK It's now become a museum since he passed , if you're a fan it's definitely a must visit You cannot see all the rooms but the tours give a good history of certain rooms and recording studios and the mini NPG nightclub No pictures allowed except in certain authorised places- you will lock your phone up in a pouch Great staff- fun fact when it first became a museum they wanted me to be a tour guide since I've been a lifelong fan and used to party here !

If you grew into the Prince, the artist formerly known as Prince and any other names you must make…read morea visit to here. Was there for a Library conference and I also went on behalf of my recently departed man. A huge Prince fan and had subscribed to the NPG music club. Iykyk. He was supposed to come with me and we would have come together. Its a big property and pretty much left as it was. There is a security check and you are to turn your phone off and put it in a phone lockable holder. No pictures for the majority of the tour. Which is fine because you can pay attention to the tour guide. Its was strange because you can still feel his spirit, just like when I visited Gracela nd. Toward the end of the tour there is a area they let you take photos. Over all a great hour spent. The gift shop is not huge and overwhelming. You can get stickers, mugs, shirts, key chains, and LPs (records for you younger readers) I opted go for the umbrella that the drops on it turn purple in the rain. If you find yourself in the area make your way over.

Headed to Dueling Pianos special event at Shakopee Bowl!…read more Large, dedicated parking lot available! The interior is absolutely sports bar/bowling alley vibes, but hey, you kinda expect that!! Our server was super on top of things, even with a large party and changing table locations throughout the night! Typical draft beer, single mixer cocktails, etc. I shouldn't expect a Minnesota bar to be able to make a Wisconsin Old Fashioned, but they absolutely missed the mark on that one when I ordered one. Stick to the normal drinks, and you'll be just fine!!

1-star directly because of the ridiculous "no water bottles" policy…read more * Water comes from moldy soda machine spout * Only gave us a single water pitcher for family of 15 people bowling across 3 lanes * Water was empty in first 5 minutes. Waitress never came back to refill water during entire 1 hour bowling session. 99% of other establishments (including bowling alleys) allow people to bring in their own water! My best guess is alcohol drinkers ruined this for people looking to simply bring their own water in. They probably hide liquor in water bottles and thus Shakopee Bowl makes a knee jerk decision which negatively impacts non-alcohol drinking customers. I won't come back in until this policy is reverted or fixed.