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    Convention Grill

    3.9 (216 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Regular Homestyle French Fries
    Megan M.

    The place is cute with a 50's diner feel. There are booths and tables. The booths are not padded so not a comfortable place to sit for longer than a hour and a half. We ordered the regular sized French fries for $9.95, we split them between four people and it was plenty, if you like salty fries you will have to add your own salt. I got the cheeseburger with lettuce, pickle and tomato. The lettuce was crunchy and fresh which I appreciated. The burger was a good size and delicious. We had attentive service and nice experience. I just don't like how you have to order fries seperately here.

    Leah H.

    First time here. Make sure you know or take a picture of your license plate number. They need it to confirm your parking if you park in the parking lot. Came at 2pm. Wasn't busy, only 2 other tables were occupied. Service was a little slow considering wasn't busy. But staff was eating their lunch it seemed at this time. Staff dressed in white nurse outfits. Food was definitely worth the wait though. Got large oreo malt. Which filled up the cup twice. Careful when you pour, it can come out really fast. Mushroom and Swiss was decent. Meat was a little dry, and didnt have much flavor, but a little salt and mayo helped. Fries were definitely amazing. I normally don't like fries but these were pretty well cooked. Recommend trying this place out.

    Kate K.

    Great old school diner at has a very classic menu! This pretty low frills, but perfect for a casual bite and perfect for kids! Found out that kids eat free on Monday and tuesday, so can't wait to go back for that. Their servers were all very young, but they did a decent job. We were surprised to find out that they don't stock malt vinegar and we all ordered a full basket of fries which was quite large. I would be a really easy offering to add to the menu. Also, custom dipping sauces like garlic aioli or cheesy sauce to go with the fries would be great!

    Lydia C.

    Already went back and brought friends! The cheeseburger is seriously one of the best around and the malts are certifiably delicious. I love the classic diner ambiance and our service was great as always.

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    Emily H.

    This was just how I remember it!!! Convention grill use to be my favorite place to go when I was a kid so I had to try it out again when it reopened! It feels exactly the same just looks a little cleaned up, maybe new paint? Looks great!!! We all got burgers and shared a regular fry. Hot tip, the regular fries were way too many for 4 people, could have sized down. As I'm gluten free I was excited they had gluten free buns and made my shake without malted milk!! Seriously I was so excited I could have all my faves still. The food prices are amazing but the quality is even better. You can't beat fresh cut fries! I made a custom shake, had to have their famous hot fudge and banana! Wow was it very banana forward but amazing! Make sure you make room for any of their ice cream treats. Also I got a half order of a malt and it was 2 full glasses, such a great deal!

    The grill at Convention Grill.
    Ted R.

    It's a rare thing when a restaurant you love returns from the dead, but that's what happened at Convention Grill. Although it opened in 1934, it closed a few years ago, seemingly forever. However, they are now open at the same location and with what looks to be, the same menu (but with higher prices). Food: Between us, my wife and I had a cheeseburger ($12.90), a hamburger ($11.95) a half order of fries ($7.95), and a chocolate-coffee shake ($9.95). The hamburgers, although not overly large, have a great steak-like taste. The ratio of fat to lean was perfect, as was whatever cuts of beef they use. This is a top-notch burger! There are extra charges for cheese, tomato and lettuce, or any other ingredient. The hamburgers come with sliced pickles and a good-tasting bun. The portion of fries is enormous. We split the half-order and still had half of the huge basket left over. I recommend getting the "side order" fries for $5.95 (enough for two people). I'm sure the "regular size" would feed a little league team. The fries are skinny, skin-on fries that I suspect are fried twice. They have a great potato taste, are served fresh and hot, and are equal to the hamburgers in terms of quality. The shake was tasty, but a bit melty or overly liquid in my opinion. I don't think they are as good as the ones I have at Fifty's Grill, but they are still worth getting. The "large" fills two glasses, so it can be split. Honestly, I struggled with the rating, as to whether to give it four or five stars. For food, service, and ambiance, it deserves five stars. However, I do struggle with the price. For one hamburger, one cheeseburger, French Fries, and a shared milk shake, should this meal be $51.75, including tip and tax? That's a lot of money for lunch, considering what we ordered. I would love to know their prices before the pandemic and see what is the percent increase. Ultimately, I picked five stars because: 1. The quality of the food (and service) is excellent. 2. I would like to see this long-time fan-favorite restaurant do well. 3. The did not include any required junk-fees on the check. I do think it will be interesting as to how "price-elastic" customers are willing to be for eating basics such as hamburgers at a lunch place diner.

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    Ethan P.

    So glad they opened again, I used to come here years ago with family. They still live up to the hype. The burgers are great, fries are even better, and the malts are legendary. You have to get the Reeces add banana. They're just opening up again so expect a slight wait, plus the phone didn't work, but it was 100% worth the wait! They even kept the same look at before with the diner style seating up front. Welcome back Convention Grill!

    Monica G.

    Absolutely great classic American Diner. Don't skip out on the legendary fries. Burgers are also fantastic! With about half an inch (or probably more) thickness, perfectly seasoned and just filling. Delicious chocolate malt shakes, too!

    Chocolate fudge and brownie malt.

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    The Convention Grill is one of my favorite hamburger / malt shops. Great burgers, amazing malts and outstanding service.

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    Happy place. Great malts burgers fries. Always spot on. Thanks for the family outings and date nights.

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    The best burger in the Twin Cities. Get the hot fudge malt to go along with it. And fries. Did I mention the burgers are amazing?

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