Great service a d tasty food. Busy little place but worth the effort. You won't be disappointedread more

This place was fantastic. Visiting from Arizona and decided to make a stop. Food was fantastic…read more Chicken gizzards were good and beer was always ice cold. Owner was the nicest person so we made another stop here before heading back home. Fantastic spot.

I will start with walking in the staff were super welcoming and accommodating as we wanted to watch…read morea different game on a tv. Then the beer list is extensive and lots of local choices. We came on a Thursday when they have a couple options for a $12 pitcher of beer. What a deal! I also had the strawberry wine cocktail and it was sweet but really delicious. The food we had was good (fish & chips/burger) I will say the homemade tartar sauce was unique and tasty. The potato salad was good but just keep in mind it tastes cajun like it has old bay in it which isn't bad just wasn't what I expected. Overall I would come back especially with lots of specials and live music!

Horrible service! Waited 10 minutes to be acknowledged. We received our food on paper trays and…read morehadn't even gotten our drinks yet. Received a salad with no dressing, waited 10 minutes and still no dressing so I had to track down the server. We were charged for beers we never received. I asked to talk to the manager and then the manager went to talk to the server. They took off the beers we never received but the manager never came back, never apologized or even seemed to care about the poor service. I then saw the manager sitting with people at the bar drinking himself so apparently the customers must have been an inconvenience to the staff.

Loved this little place!! Passed by a sign that said "beer + burgers" which is what caught my…read moreattention. Brenda, the owner, was so sweet. Good conversation and good food! I will definitely be making another stop at this little bar when I come back!

Great all you can eat ribs and AMAZING onion rings! Excellent attentive servers! Will come againread more

Wide-ranging menú (breakfast, sandwiches, dinner dishes) with many options under $10. My tuna fish…read morecroissant was mouth-watering great, toasted just right. Many booths, some free-standing tables, with simple decor. Very good service. Not fancy but very glad we stopped here!

We were traveling north on Highway 60 heading home to Saint Paul. My wife was searching for a local…read moresitdown restaurant and found Hometown Café. It's a little bit off the highway as it is located at downtown St. James. We highly recommend. Their soup special was homemade dumpling soup. Delicious with huge cuts of carrots and celery. I had the tuna sandwich which was excellent and my wife, the egg salad, which was also excellent.

The day shift seems to have their stuff down, but it's like the second night shift starts all…read morerules/curtesy goes out the window. How hard is it to make a Big Mac properly... always check your food here before leaving.

I will never go here again they messed up our order two times and it's raw meat and they had a rude…read moreattitude

BOT Burger all the way! Came to the restaurant and asked for recommendations - The BOT was…read moresuggested as an award winner and that was enough for me to try it. I'm not trying anything else on the menu, it's been great! The burger is cooked great every time. I love the combination of toppings. It tastes awesome and its now the staple for me when visiting Okoboji! The fries are cheap and nothing special. Reminds me of McDonald's with less salt. I like the vibe. Sometimes the music is really loud and it's hard to have conversations. There is an okay amount of seating. There isn't a ton of back support, so they want you to eat then leave.

Bought a burger for take out. Burger was dry and burnt around the edges. Was small, fries were dryread more

We stopped last night and said it would be a couple hours. Wish I had counted the cars waiting. I…read moreknow they have excellent food. No place like it anywhere. We couldn't wait however.

Bergen Bar & Grill is hands down one of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants I've ever been to!…read more Food: Do yourself a favor and order the filet mignon and wild rice -- and don't forget the side of 3 jumbo shrimp! My family has been coming here for years and we all order the same thing every time we come, and it's always phenomenal! The beef is SOOO tender, it literally melts in your mouth. And don't get me started on the wild rice. It's cooked to perfection and it's so buttery and flavorful. Atmosphere: Bergen Bar & Grill is a smaller restaurant that's first come first serve -- no reservations. You put your name and phone number on a notebook and they call you when your table is ready. Depending on the time you arrive, it can be a longer wait. However, they have a lovely patio where you can wait for your table OR you can hang out in your car. They do serve drinks on the patio which is a nice touch! One other thing to note, they are cash/check only. No credit cards so plan accordingly. Overall, I highly highly recommend Bergen Bar & Grill! You won't be disappointed.

This is one of the coolest A&W's I've ever been to. We love the nostalgic decor on the walls and…read morethe cleanliness of the restaurant. The staff is always very friendly and gives good service. We'll be back!

This a&w location is super clean! The restaurant itself was well kept as well as the restrooms. We…read moreonly got a float and fries but the fries were fresh hot and crispy!

We stopped for a drink so we didn't get to enjoy the food but the service was great, the locals…read morewere friendly, the beer was cold, the prices were decent and we had a good time.

Best food they have...I love their appetizers and everything else! They also have the best and…read morenicest people and workers too. And the atmosphere is also very calming and relaxing too. I would recommend this place it is the best!!!

You know I keep thinking I want to try some other places but I keep gravitating back to The Channel…read morefor my Friday night burger. Tonight I watched someone order just onion rings and my oh my---they look and smell delicious!! Biggest order I've ever seen!! I had the R U Nuts burger without BBQ sauce and regular fries. It's all good. The bartender hustles and no one has to wait. Great people here to chat with!

We visited this spot based on a local recommendation. The atmosphere was perfect for a summer…read moreafternoon. We sat outside, near the water, and enjoyed the breeze. There is a channel between two lakes that borders on the edge of the patio, so the boats are generally quiet passing through. The cheese curds were tasty, the burgers hit the spot, and those tots were perfectly crispy. Note: this is a cash-only establishment but they have an ATM.