So you need to know what you are getting into when you get here. A rural MN bar on one side with a…read moresupper club on the other. Nice menu and as a whole for a rural MN place it is pretty good. Salad bar is definitely a step above the typical place like this that only has iceberg lettuce, croutons, Bac-os, cheese, cherry tomatoes and carrot shavings with french and ranch for dressings. As a whole, a step above the others in its food genre. For that I'll give it 4 stars. But if your arteries are feeling healthy and you want a good old fashioned greasy meat sandwich have I got the 5 star recommendation for you. The ribeye steak sandwich. Might be sacrilegious to put a nice steak on bread, BUT.... Freshly cut and grilled ribeye, toasted bread and lots of butter. Do you need anything more? A good beer to wash it down? Sure. But that's it. I can't get away from this every time we go through here. It is simply fantastic. Again, juicy steak, butter, toasted bread and more butter. Wow. Comes with fries I think. I don't really care what it comes with actually. Probably will contribute to my early death from heart disease. But oh well. Life can't be all salads and smoothies.

Salad bar was adequate but not what it used to be. The cheese steak soup was outstanding. I…read moreshould have just gotten the soup and salad bar but came to try the chicken dinner special. Broasted too long, dust for a crust and dry meat with little to no seasoning. Three people in our group got it and nobody ate a second piece. Mashed potatoes were instant, which was a let down because how hard is it to boil a potato? Roll on the plate was nice to see but there was no butter. Walleye bites was the other order and they were overcooked, dry and bland. Color of the batter gave away the age of the oil; dark and old. Service was so so, nobody asked how the food was and when paying the bill there was no checking to see how the meal was or a thanks, see you next time etc. Heard good things about the chicken, thought we'd try it, glad we did because I don't have to go for the Friday fish fry now. Sorry but I cannot see trying this again.

Most favorite place to play games and have the BEST drinks ever. They make their own spirits and…read morethe mixes are all crafted there. The menu is great and the specials are even better. So much to choose from. 10/10 Most recommended place for a specialty crafted cocktail! Oh bring your food and enjoy while you have your drink.

Amazing cocktails I love their signature drinks of the…read moreday. The service is great too. I'll be back

Absolutely incredible drinks! This was the best espresso martini I've had! A nice spot with various…read moresearing options like tables, bar seats, and cozy couches. Our bartender was so kind and willing to accommodate to special requests and every drink she brought out was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend dropping in for a drink or two!

I've been wanting to try this place for a while but we're usually in Crosby in the morning. Not my…read moreideal time for a cocktail, and besides, they are closed then. Knowing it would likely be the spring when I'm back again we made a special trip to celebrate my nephew's birthday. Cool vibe inside. Lots of black on black, which I like. Music was 80's rock, which I don't like, but appropriate for who was in there. The barkeeps were very good - friendly and made excellent cocktails. My nephew and I had smoked old fashioneds (his first!) and my sister had a margarita. We all agreed they were delicious. I'd very happily come back here! Recommend.

Very cool environment. Very romantic for valentines drinks and apps. Small dark and intimate with…read morefriendly service. Bartender was very helpful in choosing nonalcoholic drinks! We will be back again.

A hidden gem for the area. I actually am hesitant to give them a five star just to keep the place…read moreavailable for us. Great cocktails and atmosphere. In the basement of the wine bar so your party has options. Great owner and staff too.

Enjoyed it. We've…read morebeen coming to Jade Fountain once a year when we're in the area visiting our son, for several years now. We've always ordered their Old Fashioned, so tonight was no exception. I wasn't too fond of the bourbon used but the drink was well made and was on a nice big ice cube. The vibe here is "speakeasy" in my opinion. Each time we've been here, there's only one person working and he stays busy. But he is very efficient, so we've never waited long for our drinks. One room here has a small stage and PA setup. We've never been here when they had entertainment. But they always have music on in the background for ambiance. Thanks Jade Fountain for capping off our week-long visit to Duluth. See you next time.

The ambiance is amazing here. I live for a vibe and you can sense the vibe the second you walk in…read more Amazing drinks with umbrellas, tap beer, pull tabs, old school jukebox, comedy, and live music!! They know what they're doing here to keep the fun alive. I recommend checking out for a low key evening with someone special. They have so many cool things to look at hanging throughout the space, on top of events!

My aunties and I went to check out this speakeasy bar that was down the street from the restaurant…read more It's kind of tricky to get in, enter through the building, walk past the bar towards the back and go downstairs. There should be a portrait on the left wall which opens to another room. That room is a decoy, a nonfunctioning bathroom. There's a black door to enter to the secret bar. Beautiful bar and cozy seating. The service was amazing, my server was preparing a cocktail with a smoke bubble gun and we were curious about it. She brought it over to show us. Fun cocktails and there is also food on the menu, but we were full from dinner. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Drinks were good but service was SLOW! 30 mins or so to take an order. More disorganized than…read moreanything else. More experienced server felt bad and tried to make it up with a discount. However when the bill arrived there was no discount and she wasn't around. Too bad, cool place.

Needed a spot with a patio (and Busch Light for my father-in-law), and Boreal House delivered!…read moreCraft beers, awesome staff like Bethany and a bathroom with, according to my wife, some really nice soaps! Truly a gem in a hidden part of the port town. We will head back! met one of the owners, almost bought some swag - but we promised to come back instead. Looking forward to it!

I'll say this: the gal that works Friday nights and has done construction and/or used to work at…read moreVikre makes a mean martini. She was excellent. My friend and I are from out of town and found that, out of the three bartenders, she was the best. No offense to the guy that works on Wednesday, but he unfortunately did not know how to make a simple martini nor a gimlet, which is featured on the menu as one of the signature drinks. So maybe the girl from Friday nights could teach everyone how to make cocktails. Then, and only then, will everyone be able to serve a good one.

Fantastic concept all around! Located just 45-minutes from the Twin Cities, Nordic Harbor is a gem…read moreof a find offering overnight rooms, a market, rooftop patio and even pontoon rentals. My very first visit here was for Mother's Day when my mom suggested we check out the market and rooftop patio. I am so glad we did because I was instantly hooked by the entire experience from the cleanliness to overall transformation from a former beat down motel into a luxurious space. The market contains gelato, espresso drinks, cases of drinks from boozy to normal, Nordic Harbor apparel, frozen pizzas, little snacks such as cheese and meats and an opportunity to make your own charcuterie board. Think of the market as your home base or check in if you plan on renting a room. There is also a very nice bathroom in here. My favorite part? The intimacy. Nordic Harbor isn't trying to be the loudest, most overpopulated spot on the lake, rather, everything is crafted with intention and the Nordic theme of cozy and quiet in mind. I came back for Memorial Day weekend and did a 1-night overnight with a full 8-hour pontoon rental and everything was seamless. I booked every component of this trip online and it was even given a personalized call from the owner, Nic, when I had a few lingering questions. A special code will be provided via email to access your room on the lockbox as opposed to a key. Each room amplifies the Nordic "Hygee" concept mentioned above which includes a quaint space with no clutter. The room even comes with a binder book that helps describe the room layout with the goal of keeping clutter out. I appreciated the slippers, eye masks, Nespresso machines, dish wear, patio, coffee mugs, electric fire pit and quiet hours. Additionally, the entire bathroom was a vibe from the heated floors to the LED mirror to the hanging eucalyptus to the luxurious shower head and shower spray with full products available to use. This has been my favorite shower to date!! The market, outdoor patio and pontoon rentals are open to the public so there is a good chance that people you encounter might not necessarily be spending time overnight and that is the beautiful thing about this place! Our pontoon rental was seamless - zero issues. We had great assistance learning the ropes of the boat and then it was all very independent once the keys were given which we appreciated. Needless to say, I will be returning again for sure. Thank you, Nordic Harbor!

This was our first visit to Nordic Harbor as we'd heard about it from a few different people and it…read morewas great; we'll definitely be back! The roof top vibe was very fun and inviting. We enjoyed the blankets strewn throughout and the stunning view of the lake and sunset. The bar tender was very friendly and we enjoyed talking to her.

We stopped in for a beverage and an appetizer on Saturday. Great bartender/server, Jocelyn. Rustic…read moredecor, up north vibe. We had the walleye fingers and they were delicious! Looked at the menu and decided to come back for breakfast on Father's Day. Returned Sunday for breakfast and we're not disappointed. Homemade food was great. Homemade Bloody Mary mix is very good. Jocelyn was back as our server and was great!! They also serve fresh squeezed OJ. Need to try their dinner menu out, looks great. Nice drive up I35 north of Wyoming.

The food was terrible. Service was slow. They had half the restaurant closed for a kid to watch a…read moremove loud on the wall! Weird.

This is a great little Mexican place in Hinckley. You order at the counter and they bring the food…read moreout to you. I had a torta with shredded beef. Mom had tamales. She said they were solid food and two were too much for her. The food was great, service was fast, and reasonably priced. I'll be back if I can get to town when they are open.

Mi Ranchito Tanqueria is a hidden gem in Hinckley, MN! My friend and I were on our way to Duluth,…read moreand needed to stop for lunch. Where do you find food for a gluten free person and a vegetarian person in northern Minnesota? Good question. We stumbled upon Mi Ranchito Tanqueria in the heart of downtown Hinckley and we're greeted by the owners adorable kids. Currently, they only do orders to go which is totally fine (we ended up eating at a nearby park). The owner was so pleasant and helped us pick out meals according to our diets. I chose the tamales with a size of guac and chips. My friend got a bean and cheese quesadilla. We loved our meals! The tamales are excellent and the guac was super fresh. This place definitely deserves a good review on Yelp!