When thinking about whether to visit Cowboy Jack's, ask yourself - am I the target market? If your answer is no, you should still stop at least once to experience the rooftop bar but manage your expectations. Limited bar list, no fancy cocktails, though I was impressed with the mocktail list. We were wandering downtown and stopped in for a cold beverage on a hot day. It was perfect but not sure I will stop again unless I find myself similarly situated. read more

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Cowboy Jack's is a Downtown Minneapolis staple. While there's many locations around the greater metro, this is THE Cowboy Jack's. It's the spot to go pre-twins game, after a timberwolves game, after a concert, and anytime the weather is above 65 degrees for the rooftop. CJs is a great spot to meet up with a group or run into people you know. They usually have drink specials, live music or djs. As for food, I always get the dry rub wings. They are fantastic. We've had really nice servers here and they are always attentive and circle back for more orders. read more

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The people rating this place low just can't understand fun! I was a little skeptical at first when I found it in my pre-trip research but quickly realized how Nashville-y it is. Seems to be a must-visit for out of towners wanting to experience Minneapolis nightlife! Its Nashville elements include several floors (including open-air rooftop), live music, and large dance floor for line dancing - which likely occurs on a different day during the week. Everyone my friend and I met were so nice & the girls bathroom was sizable for the ever-present line. We didn't try any drinks here because we pregamed too hard, but definitely did a lot of dancing and water hydrating. read more

We decided to eat here before a wolves game. We had noticed this place walking from the parking garage to Target field and Target Center. You seat yourself and we sat too close to the DJ and it was really loud. My son and husband had a burger. I had a chopped salad. Our food was good. The wait staff seemed to have things under control. Food and drinks came out pretty quickly. It seems like it would be a fun place for a group. read more

Great place to go after a twins or wolves game! Regular sports bar, average prices. Super loud environment! Bar service I pretty quick and lots of seating!! read more

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What a fun place! Dugger the bartender was awesome. The rooftop bar is beautiful We loved this place! Thanks Dugger for bringing us the.license plate! read more

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On the whole this place wasn't bad. However, I don't know if I could ever be convinced to order their brisket. Several people in our party did, and my heart hurt for them. It was closer to bacon than brisket. The nachos were great. read more

Not safe , bouncers could not care less about making sure people are under control. Should be scared about your safety past midnight. How do you let patrons get robbed in the bathroom? Couldn't say worse things about this bar read more

A must on your bar hopping list in Minneapolis! It was an absolute blast. Recommend getting there at 7:30-8, enjoy a drink or two on the rooftop, then head into the dance floor section! DJ wasn't the best but the space was so big and fun! Never had to wait long for drinks even though the place was packed on every level! We had so much fun! read more

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Overall it was an ok place. The lighting and atmosphere was fun and I liked how many different areas there were to move around to. The bartenders were amazing! They would make their drinks speedy. I just had an issue with the bouncers being rude. I get that's their job but it really set a bad first impression for me. I feel like I'm going to need a while before I come here again. read more

Well, now I can say that I've been. Would I go back? Probably not. The drinks were fine. The food was fine. Service was fine. It's definitely lively, and seems to be a great place if you're looking to socialize and meet people. read more

I came here for drinks before a Twins game! It's so convenient that's you can't pass it up on the way into the ballpark. The bartender was friendly and the drink specials could not be beat. I spent $50 on 6 double vodka & Red Bulls. I'd certainly come back especially before a ballgame! read more

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I really loved the Black Bean Burger, sweet potato fries and the wine. Good customer service and food was on time. Good place to go when you're near the bus station and the atmosphere was nice and warm. I think I am going to come back here again. Dining solo, with friends or a group. Not a bad place at all! read more

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A ton of potential! Three stories and music on all three levels. There were a few dartboards and plenty of TVs. The drinks were fairly priced and the food was somewhat typical bar food but good. On my weekend stay my coworker and I checked this spot out 3 out if 3 days. read more

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Pretty cool place. Gave me a little snow man figure and told me "happy holidays" Head of security pretty cool. Hella vibes slide through read more

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If you're above college age, Cowboy Jacks is the place to be pre-twins game, on a hot summer drinking day, or to watch a big sports game on their many TVs - otherwise, avoid unless you want to be hanging out with a bunch of 21-23 year olds. The drinks are cheap, which makes this place perfect for a day drinking spot. Rail drinks are normally around $4-$5. Food is ok, typical bar food but not terrible if you just need a quick bite. Beware that it gets really busy here on Twins game days because it's the perfect stop beforehand. Try to get there early if you want some place to sit. read more

Came here for drinks and food pre Twins game and sat upstairs on the outdoor patio. I found the area plenty big and service was on point. Lots of fans imbibing on various drinks. The menu was pretty extensive and landed on the Philly Beef Sandwich that was composed of Kobe beef, onions, peppers, onion strings, queso on a hoagie. Very good and would have given 5 stars but was a bit too salty, but very good, nonetheless. Overall a great experience and great choice to come prior to Twins game. read more

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Everything was good, except they played love island!!! Really, love island in a country bar????? They stopped the music and played a love island show. Great way to ruin a country place. read more

I ordered from Doordash and didn't get to eat it until an hour after it was dropped off. Naturally, the food got cold except for the tub of hot dish, which was still warm. However, the wings were TINY. Like pinky size and had barely a bites worth of meat. Not much flavor either... The hot dish was too sweet for me, but wasn't bad and has possible potential. Honestly tho, the meal was a bust. read more

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I almost didn't come here based on many people's reviews, but so glad that I did! I loved the vibe here, reminded me a lot of Texas. It has 3 floors (well, 2 and a rooftop). For food, I got a burger and my husband got wings. On Twins home game day they do a bucket of wings for $10! We also got the cowboy queso. My burger was delicious, bacon, cheese and a bbq sauce. The sauce is what made it! I liked dipping my fries into the cowboy queso. The queso could've used a little spice, but overall it was all pretty good! Would definitely come back if we visited Minneapolis again. read more

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This bar is a great pre-game spot. They hosted the Twin Cities I-Club for the big ten tournament and did a great job! The service was exceptional, food was great and plenty of drinks to go around. Thank you for hosting a bunch of crazy Hawkeye fans for three days in a row! It is also great that there is plenty of space her for large amounts of people so a pre game crowd is no match for this place. Also they probably have one of the best rooftop patios in the downtown area. Check it out next time you are in town to watch the Twins play! read more

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"Come to Cowboy Jack's tonight - I'm working there!" - a teammate shouted at us as we all parted ways after a long day on our feet, smiling and looking purdy. I didn't intend to visit. I'm grateful to whoever decided on the name for making the theme and therefore the overall music genre very clear to all potential clientele, shouting as clearly as my friend above, "Don't visit me, I'm not your scene!" But my teammate had left bottles of liquor with me and I needed to hand them off, so a visit to Cowboy Jack's it was. Asked if I wanted to check it out, I figured I might as well. I held little hope of being wowed: There would have been throbs of bass pumping through the walls - of essentially any genre but country or gospel - by time I approached if it had any chance of winning me over, but I'm always game to at least know a place and see if I can be swayed by some other charming element. I wasn't. The ground floor houses a restaurant, complete with classic dining booths and a bar taking up a full wall. A wide staircase leads to a small stage on the second floor, where a country concert was going. Another run up the stairs takes you to the rooftop patio and bar - and entitled white guys who thought that I, as an "exotic" Asian woman, was automatically an escort there for their private entertainment. I was in a tank top, pants, and sneakers - nothing about my manner of dress screamed for attention. Dancing is my only drug, so I go out a lot, and I've become quite used to politely but firmly dealing with guys approaching me in hopes of my attention - many are even impressed with my manner in handling their request for my attention and have left the interaction with a smile, even a handshake, in feeling respected though still clearly rejected. Being called over as though I was a call girl, that's new. I've been catcalled - I didn't walk a block that night without being hooted at. The level of entitlement in this was on a whole nother level. I stopped and looked at them expectantly, waiting for even one of the three to say something with enough brains to match the balls of stopping me in my tracks in hopes of an iota of validation from me. They choked. I walked away - hoping that people who don't understand basic respect would comprehend communication regarding their crude behavior is not how I spend my time. Safe to say, I'm not exactly impressed with the clientele at this establishment. Not my scene to begin with, but I wouldn't have known the extent to which it wasn't my scene had I not visited. Why would that affect my rating? From the looks of multiple Yelp reviews denouncing the consistently-appalling manner in which female guests are treated at this venue - including how management handled female assault victims - entitled boys do get a pass here that they wouldn't elsewhere, which would explain why I've never run into this level of douchebaggery anywhere until the night I dropped by Cowboy Jack's. On that note, thank you for the amusing realization that I've never had that word enter my vocabulary whether in speaking, reading, active listening, or writing until today. Women aren't safe here. Women have been roofied here, and there are no cameras by the bar, so take that warning with care. If you're not out with a friend, stay alert, or go elsewhere. Also, 1. Foreign passports: Not acceptable ID. Out-of-state IDs also an issue, even after police verify authenticity. Solution: Hire security and bartenders who know how to spot an actual fake ID. Not that hard - I was a bartender for years. 2. "Racial profiling," as security bluntly stated. A non-white guy will be denied entry for the same clothing that white guys walk in wearing. Non-white patrons with complaints get brushed off. 3. When guests are over-served, bartenders aren't doing their job. 4. The fact that multiple guests have reported wallets stolen with cards used directly afterwards on hefty Cowboy Jack's tabs begs the question of how the bartenders managed to match these credit cards to the thieves' ID cards. 5. The bouncers need anger management therapy, not a job that allows them to physically remove female guests by their hair, tackle and kick guests, or beat severely-drunken guests bloody while the entire queue watches - how everyone still stayed in line to get into this place, I have no idea. Again, their insane BAC (blood alcohol concentration) level is cause for a chat between Jack's and Jack's bartenders, not an excuse for bouncers manhandling out bottled rage. 6. I wouldn't be surprised if the last point fell on deaf ears, since Jack's management is known to be bullies themselves who ignore general complaints and the violence perpetrated by venue staff anyhow. _____ Chris Diebo, as the owner of After Night Group, which owns Cowboy Jack's, what exactly are you doing as the owner of this place beyond collecting your cut of the alcohol sales from your many venues and possibly planning your next expansion or grand opening? read more

I love this place! Happy hour drink specials, couches, dance floors and a rooftop?! Obsessed. Get there early for the couches and to beat the line even though they move it pretty quickly it's no fun in the cold. read more

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Came here before a Twins game to pregame. I was brought in for the $3 beers and special game night menu. I also ordered the $12 bucket of wings on special. The wings did not come out in a bucket because you didn't need a bucket but rather just a tiny plate. I got six McDonalds sized nuggets of chicken on that plate. That is some expensive, teeny pieces of chicken. They were not great either, very basic and not worth $12. I might be back for the cheap beer, and that's only before a game, but never again for the food. read more

They serve frozen Walmart burgers for $12!!! A bag of 12 costs about $13 at Walmart, so they make a huge profit selling chemical-flavor infused meat/neat substitute. read more

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This was a busy laid back atmosphere. The service was slow and the server was unattentive. The food was delivered warm and not as specified. I was surprised when patrons started arriving with dogs. I watched one of the waitresses stop to play with dogs in between delivering food to tables. I spoke to management and they were nonchalant, about pets being there were food was served. Johnny Kevin were the managers, they took their time coming to see me. I had to wait over an half hour as they walked around. There is no signage alerting you that pets are allowed. I am no particular about servers playing with animals and bringing my food to the table. The dogs started collect by were I was sitting(with owners) and was playing. If I wanted that type of atmosphere, I would have went to.a dog park. Finally, I am allergic. In short, heads up pet friendly and do staff wash hands in between playing with customer pets.... read more

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Leo was looking out for his fellow employees and gave me and my group a great experience. The best time I've had at your establishment!

This is a great place to go before a sports game. The rooftop is pretty cool and I appreciated the 4 buck beer special before the ball game! read more

Cowboy Jack's... how do I describe thee? This place is popular during summer for their fantastic rooftop. I would recommend checking it out. The bartenders in my experience have been less than steller. I've been at the bar waiting to get a drink for 10 minutes and watch the bartenders serve everyone else around me until I say something out loud. I did come here once for dinner before heading over the Timberwolves game. They had a great happy hour and game night specials. One of their game night specials is a bucket of wings for $7. Their regular wing options were 7-12 pieces at kind of a steep cost so we figured that the wings would maybe 10 pieces so we ordered one bucket each. Y'all forreal one bucket had at least 18 wings in it. We were in a wing trance just eating wing after wing and it never seemed to end... later the waitress told us it was 1.5 lbs in EACH bucket. We both pretty much ate a ton of wings but not even enough to see the bottom. The wings were also unfortunately subpar... but a fantastic deal to share with multiple, multiple friends. It's been about a month after this experience and I am only now able to look at wings again read more

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got charged $27 for 3 shots. get fucked. service was shit and you wait 20 minutes for a drink

Has potential but waited over 30mins on the second floor to end up never being served. Watched 4 groups get served on each side of us and made eye contact with the bartender multiple times. Would not recommend to friend and will not be coming back. read more

This place is the biggest joke in apple valley! the food is awful, and the service is atrocious, and when you try to reflect your experience via a $0 tip, apparently they deem it appropriate to kick you out of the establishment! Never have i seen a bar/restaurant this thin skinned in my life! They assault their patrons and shame you for inciting your opionion, unless it fits their narrative. Please, do yourself a favor and never visit this "so called restaurant" ever in your life. read more

I've been visiting cowboy jacks since I moved to the cities. It is truly always a crowd favorite because of how big it is and the many different items that can be done. For example, you want to eat some wings and watch the game? You can do that. You want to play darts or big buck hunter? You can do that. You want to dance at a Taylor swift dance party? You can do that. Their drinks have always been the perfect strength for me as well. It will not take it down a peg but parking is not great here - however, i don't believe you should drive to cowboy jacks because you most likely will be having a lot to drink. read more

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Good food! Employees were very nice and sweet. Nice, clean, organized place. The outdoor bar on the top floor had a nice view and music.

Great drinks, great atmosphere, this is a quality establishment, especially the roof. the roof is where the magic happens. Vibes

Great rooftop- went after a Twins game and the vibes were good. The drinks were...strong...and expensive. Just be careful :)

Took an Uber as it was open another hour. Saw people all around. Walked up and one of the four bouncers yelled "You're not coming in here!!" We asked if they closed early, and he said they closed the doors at 1. Why didn't he just say that? So rude and everyone coming out was miserable. What a horrible place and I didn't even go in!!! read more

Great prices to be able to spend a good long night here. Usually busy, so service can't be blamed. Everyone works hard and the bar food here is cooked better than in any of the other locations. Very warming cozy vibe, and feels like you're drinking at home and relaxing, but with the joy of being out read more

I wish that I wasn't consistently disappointed in this location because it has the potential to be so enjoyable. I really enjoy Cowboy Jack's overall but have had multiple unpleasant experiences at the one on 5th. Last night we waited in line for 45 minutes and never got in the door. Normally I don't mind waiting to get into a bar but they don't manage the line at all. People consistently walked right into a big group of people near the door so the line never really moved. They just kept letting people in who cut the line. They know there will be a line on weekends so a temporary fence would go a long way. While we were waiting in the line there was an individual who came out of Cowboy Jacks that was beyond over served. He could barely sit up or communicate. My friends and I helped to lift him up and walk him to the side of the building where he could sit on the ground out of the rain. They served him 23 shots of fireball. We returned to our spot in line but kept an eye on him. Good thing we did because the bouncers decided to start throwing him around like a rag doll for being too close to the door. He couldn't defend himself. He was bleeding. We had to run over to stop them. This isn't my first issue with the bouncers at this location. They are consistently rude, unprofessional, and scary. I don't feel safe at this location. Don't get me wrong, I've had some normal nights here and awesome experiences at other locations but Cowboy Jack's on 5th is like a wolf in sheep's clothing. Once you're in the bar, the experience CAN be great (dancing, music, food, crowd, etc) but we were so put off before we even got inside. I wanted to give the rooftop a try but I think in the future I'll support other bars in the area. read more

Zero stars. My friend who was drunk, but not egregious got beaten by bouncers and thrown around after he said I'm leaving and tried to walk out. They choked him out for literally no reason. Never seen bouncers on a power trip like that in any city in America. read more