After touring friend's home remodel/construction site we went into town for lunch here, she's a regular. I had heard about the "train bar" from a friend's daughter who lived in Delano. There's a train running on track suspended from the wall by the ceiling around the bar, over bridges and through little city scenes. Simple food, plainly served. I had a great hand-made 1/4 lb. burger (mushroom swiss) with extra crispy waffle fries as I requested. Burger was delish, side of crispy waffle fries perfect, accompanied by an icy mug of Creme Ale. Friend had the daily special, sloppy joes. The meat is provided fresh by the Rieder Meat Market & Lockers next door. I think our lunches with the beers were around $10. Extremely reasonable, free popcorn, sports on tv's all around. Nice inside with a large patio with umbrella tables outside. (They aer NOT dog-friendly on the patio.) Fast friendly service, they were well staffed for a Tuesday lunch hour. Friend confirmed a bar full of regulars who come for daily lunch. She tells me they let the one guy take home popcorn to feed his squirrels. Bringing the husband back for the burgers and to see the train. read more

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We had a great day here. Stopped in here randomly one Saturday after being in the area and had a blast! Food was your typical bar food but the best part of the day was the Meat Raffle! We ended up winning 2 times and came home with some local bacon, beef, and steaks. The bar and atmosphere are so cute for Delano, a small town, west of Mpls/St. Paul. There is a fish tank and a really, really cool train track setup that runs above you! They have such cute mannequins of local businesses and it creates such a unique experience. Staff was friendly, accomodating, and attentive during our dining exerpience! Definitely will be back for Meat Raffle and pull tabs, maybe not so much for the food. read more

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Dave's is synonymous with Delano... It IS the city's bar. Guess what - I'm from Delano, so I love Dave's and the fact that I can almost never get a beer or food there without seeing someone I knew growing up. Dave himself is commonly working and may even bring your food out to you. If you grew up in a small town and miss that one place that everyone gathered - this will bring back some nostalgic vibes. The prices for both food and drinks are refreshingly reasonable. You won't need to take out a second mortgage to get a simple (read bar food) meal and drinks for you and your family. Bonus points if you love deep-fried appetizers and burgers (I always get the cajun cheeseburger). Some people rave about Dave's pizza and my family would get it because there were limited options in town. I think it is fine, but not a favorite. PS - Don't forget to checkout the train that encircles the bar/dining area downstairs. read more

Dave's is a great place for good food at a cheap price. Where my kids can go and keep themselves busy (games or popcorn).

Best deal In Delano. Beers are always cold. Food is always good. Atmosphere hasn't changed in the 27 years I've been coming here (which is perfect). Great small town bar feel. Service is always wonderful. Never change, Dave's. read more

Needs a training session on. respec It's a hard job but some people don't know kindness and respect..Manager needs to learn how to treat people, I feel so harassed by her. I know she even says things to my friends and family. read more

Dave's Town Club - Bars Near Me - Delano, Minnesota

I usually don't have any problems at this restaurant but Monday evening, June 2024 it took over an hour to get our food. when it finally arrived the waffle fries were cold and the Western burger was not hot and the cheese wasn't even melted. I'm not sure what was going on in the kitchen but it's obvious they need additional cooks and kitchen help. another couple ordered salads and they returned them after waiting for an hour for their food too. In the past the restaurant is jammed pack and never have waited that long to get food. the popcorn machine was empty so we couldn't even snack on that as we were waiting. We even commented that there was no popcorn but the wait staff didn't make any. Kiddos were looking for popcorn to tie them over so they got snacks out of the vendor machine! read more

Enjoyed the black and blue burger today. Good service. Love the small town "Cheers" feeling. Parking at entrance.

Good ol' Dave's is a Delano classic. In the heart of Delano, Dave's is a popular stop for their extremely cheap eats and big mug beers. Their free popcorn machine is a favorite too. My boyfriend and I have frequented this place this summer, and it's been our go-to for when we are too tired to cook up a meal at home. I cannot believe how inexpensive their entire menu is, especially during post-COVID times where it seems most businesses have had to hike up their prices. They offer your typical American bar food/fried food and it's a "no frills" kind of joint. I won't say they have anything close to amazing food, but it does the trick if you come hungry. Again, the prices are what does it here, and you won't find another bar & restaurant that can beat them on that. I've had several of their menu items, and the most notable thing I've had is their Southwestern beef fajita wrap ($6.95) which comes with battered krinkle fries or chips and a pickle spear. You can upgrade your fries to waffle fries for an extra $1.50. Their wrap was surprisingly wonderful - plenty of steak strips even though the wrap was on the smaller side. I love both of their fry options - the battered krinkle fries and the waffle fries taste great, so you can't go wrong with either option. If you choose waffle fries, don't forget to get some seasoned sour cream with it. Other than the fajita wrap, my boyfriend loves their buffalo wings ($7.25) which comes with fries, toast, and coleslaw. The disclaimer to the buffalo wings basket is that they are not wings. They are exactly like their drummies basket, but spicy, so don't expect to see any flat wings. Just the drummies make up the buffalo wings. I know, confusing right? Their buffalo wings bring some heat, but it's not overwhelming. It's not a sauce on top of the wings either, but rather, already in the fried batter of the wings which we prefer. You can ask for a cup of buffalo sauce if you do like it saucy. If you want chicken drummies, wings & tenders all in one meal, I'd recommend getting the chicken trio appetizer basket ($8). It comes with the drummies you'd normally get in a regular chicken drummies basket + a few flats and tendies thrown into the mix (the tenders are very clearly frozen tendies btw, so don't set your bar too high). One last thing about their menu - their burgers are very bland. They offer 1/4 and 1/2 lb burgers. Although their burgers are large and only range from $5-$9 in price, I swear they do not salt the patties. I've tried their burgers multiple times and have found them to be flavorless every single time. I wouldn't suggest getting their burgers here unless you're just looking for something filling and don't particularly care about taste. The waitresses and waiters here do their job right - they're friendly and attentive which is all you can ask for at any bar & grill. They have a bar, plenty of indoor dining, and a patio. Street parking is free. You'll probably look at your tab and think they forgot to tack on a few drinks or apps, but rest assured, it'll be correct. It really is dirt cheap. Dave's is the spot if you're in a pinch. read more

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Need a good old tavern with cheap food and cold beer? Dave's Town Club is the place. Don't be scared off if you walk in the front door and it looks full, there's plenty of seating in the back, and some outside. The service is nice and quick. Be patient if it is busy, and it just may be, because, after all the food is great and did I say the beer is cold?! Unique decor in that there are saltwater fish tanks as well as a pretty cool train that goes around the front part of the place. Give this place a try. It will not break the bank, nor your hopes for a good place to eat. read more

Love love Dave's. His food is always great and his prices are amazing. Cocktails aren't bad either we go to Dave's as often as we can. Love the appetizers too bad they do not serve their prime rib anymore. It was the best. If you're in and they're super special is sauerkraut soup, you have to try it it's the best Thanks for serving your people. We have been going to Dave's for years read more

This is a great local joint slinging good food and very fair pricing! If your looking for romantic this isn't it! But if your looking for a live atmosphere, sports on many TV's, good drinks and pull tabs this is your joint! Burgers are solid, pizza solid, sandwiches are good and huge salads! Good for families as well with a solid kids menu! Also, daily specials with a happy hour special! To see more pictures of this place and others come join the foodie community of Kam Finds Food page on Facebook and Instagram! read more

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We were visiting family and went down here three nights in a row some of the best food I've had. And the service was great if I'm in Minnesota again I will definitely be stopping by. read more

They take the phone off the hook when you call for a take out order so the kitchen doesn't have to make it they don't like take out orders so order from someplace other then there read more

5 stars for many reasons. Servers are friendly and funny, food is fantastic and priced fairly and the have solid draft beer selection. Recommend the Reuben pizza with Deshutes fresh squeezed ipa on tap. Cheese curds are also a wise choice. Remember- this is a small town/local bar & grill...don't get whipped up about stuff that doesn't actually matter. read more

Good food, great value.small town bar.look for their daily specials for even better deals .very good waffle fries and loaded nachos

The family loves this place! The burgers are awesome. The staff are great! Very reasonable prices. Nice selection of beer. you can't go wrong. read more

I always tell people of my first time at Daves. When we first moved out here, five couples all went out and took turns buying the round. At Daves, it was my turn. Something like 5 taps, a couple bottles and 5 mixed drinks were ordered. The bartender says "$14", and I say " no, I am getting it for everyone" and she states- " that is for everyone". We never left. Great food at a great price, friendly staff and We love Dave too! read more

We stopped here after a basketball tournament on a Thursday night. We had about 20 people in our group. The service was amazing! The food was excellent. We were all very impressed. read more

Good dive bar atmosphere. Almost full at 5:00 on a Tuesday night. Good burgers and drinks. Inexpensive bill. Straight shooting, but friendly, service. Would definitely go back & I would recommend Dave's to anyone that enjoys this kind of place. read more

Love the train. Great prices on food. Great food. It was packed for lunch but we still got served promptly.

Worst service we'd ever experienced! It is a Friday night and it's a struggle to get anything. New menu new higher prices. We've probably been waiting 15 minutes to get our credit card Run for the bill and a box. read more

typical bar food. good, not great. fun atmosphere and the prices are very reasonable.

Good bar food and drinks served by a friendly efficient staff. Pull tabs for fun! We always stop by when traveling to Delano.

Decent selection of tap beers, prices are great, they have good burgers, and I believe their pizza is strongly underrated. Many sports on the tv's, family friendly too. The place is packed between 6 pm and 7:30 pm and there may be a slight wait for food at the time, which is the only problem. read more

Small town restaurant with good burgers and pizza with Summit EPA on tap. Fairly inexpensive as well.

All the folks that give Dave's bad reviews on yelp need to remember where they are going and what to expect from a town bar. This is not a hipster joint with a chef and a million dollar interior. If it was, the food and drinks would cost 4 times the current menu prices. Get real! If you want to take the kids out for good bar food (wings, burgers, fries, pizza) and have a drink or two for $30 or less, its the ONLY place I know of that still exists! The kitchen can be slow when it get busy, which is most nights around supper time, but its worth the wait. It's a good place to people watch and the kids love the old school arcade games or coloring a I LOVE DAVE'S poster that grace the walls of the dinning room while they wait for dinner. The food is good, if you like bar food. There are usually specials like "T-bone Night" or "Taco Night" that is a break from the usual fryer food. If you expect a dinning experience with "professionals" as some reviewers suggest, you are confused, misguided and should stay home. If you want to have fun, eat some great wings and maybe catch a buzz, Dave's is the place. read more

Really slow service and waited 40 minutes (literally, no exaggeration) for food. Overheard the bartender with tattoos whining about the fact that customers were coming in; very unprofessional. On a positive note, the Works chicken sandwich is delicious! The one bartender, don't know her name, was very friendly and upbeat. read more

Great service and the owner is always mixing with customers to make sure all is good. Buffalo wings are deep fried but just the right amount of heat. Pizza is fabulous and very good onion rings. Ideal spot to watch sports on the weekends too. read more

I moved away to Edina and came back to see friends. I do think they have one of the best California bacon cheeseburgers. I miss this place.

4 star burgers at a 5 start price. The rest of the menu is two stars (on 2 data points). Friendly place. A few decent beers. Stick to the burgers. read more

Best prices in Delano! Great place to get out to and grab a beer and wings. Has a great small town feel and is always busy. Dave's always has lots of sports on TV and the waitresses are friendly and efficient. read more

Here's a simple way to figure this out. Ask the waitress if her name is KIM. If the waitress says, "no," leave! It's pretty much that simple. Brought a friend there tonight and sat at the bar. He ordered a tall McGolden. They were out, which wasn't a big deal. He asked for a Coors Light tall. The bartender hands over a beer and said this was a miss pour. I looked at it and it was definitely sitting for a while. You could tell the " frosty mug" wasn't frosty anymore but was at one time. I thought well she isn't going to charge us for that warming, half flat beer. Nope, wrong! Full price for a half warm beer. Nope, it wasn't Kim. We should have left and went to Lupine when I saw she wasn't working. I Can't blame anybody but myself... read more

Dave's is GREAT!!!! Very busy on Friday nights so it might take longer to get your food but the servers are awesome... fresh hamburgers, never frozen, pizza is fresh made....the prices are out of this world... you can take a family of four out to eat and the adults can have a beer and you might spend $40????? I love going to DAVE'S!!!!! read more

Love Dave's pizza! Best in town. I have had a few bartenders come off as rude or unfriendly, but overall the servers are great and the atmosphere is fun. read more

Dave's Town Club has been a staple in the Delano community for years. Since I have not lived in the area for 12 years now I had to come back to grab a beer and burger with my pops. Wow was I impressed! I looked at the simple menu and was unsure what to order. I went with Cheeseburger basket at $5. The waitress asked how I'd like my burger prepared so I said medium but not expecting much as usually bars dont cook your food correctly. I was pleasantly surprised with Matt, the cook, brought out my perfectly prepared burger. Who knew I'd get such a wonderful meal for only $5?! After chatting with some of the local bar patrons I found out that this place is all that and a bag of chips. For reals. Apparently they get fresh meat from the local meat market daily. Rieders Meats supplies the beef, bacon and other meaty things they sell at Daves. YUM! I will definitely come back to this place. During Happy Hour you can get any domestic beer on tap for $2.25 for a 25oz beer! Hellz yeah! or if you need to chill a 12oz mug will cost you a mere $1.60. I feel like I'm living back in Wisconsin during my college days getting fed & wasted for under $20. Other specials throughout the week include Monday night wings for $.25 a piece, Wednesday nights is a Mexican Buffet for $7.00 that changes every week. According to Harry, a frequent bar patron, Saturdays you must come down for Prime rib! "It's simply fantastic!" For only $11.95 you can get a Queen cut of the Prime rib or if you want the King you can get that for only $14.95. Of course you get a choice of potato, dinner roll, salad, vegetable and au jus for the dippin. I could go on and on about the variety of wings and homemade daily soups but you're just going to have to go check it out. Yum and I'm not broke! read more

I've loved Dave's for years, but haven't loved it over the past year. The food is still outrageously affordable, but I've been so disappointed these past few visits. Dave's is a great place to sit and to drink. By all means, go there to drink a beer after work. Dave's is not a good place for conversation as it is always loud. Do not go there to catch up with old friends over dinner. If you eat, be prepared. Be prepared to always get onions even if you very, very specifically ask for no onions. Be prepared to wait much longer than you would expect for simple bar food. Be prepared to forage for your own silverware/condiments/drinks because nobody will check on you after your food is dropped off. I almost always end up going to the bar to ask for my food bill long after finishing what I can cover with ketchup enough to choke down. Burgers and fries have really gone downhill over the years. Last week I was served chocolate brown french fries, which even smelt burnt, yuck. I've heard that the pizza is still good! Oh Dave's, I want to love you again. I really do. read more

Food is good and inexpensive. Service is a hit and miss. Some of the bartenders/waitresses would be better off working the overnights at Walmart. They just aren't made to deal with people and if you get one of those the service will suck . They act like they are doing you a favor by even waiting on you read more

Dave's town club is a small townie bar and grill. The best thing about this places are the prices, everything from the food and drinks are the cheapest you'll find anywhere. The food is your typical bar food, nothing special. Service is hit it miss, if it's a Friday or Saturday night and they're busy, don't expect quick service, but it's all on par with the prices. Overall not a bad place if you're on a budget! read more

Dave's is the place "Where everybody knows your name" The food is usually good, and very inexpensive. Yes, the service can be fast and very slow. But you don't go there for speed. Drink your affordable beer, hang out, and visit with some old and new friends. It's small town, and I like that! read more