Driving back through town we wanted to make a stop at Crooked Pint Ale House as we remembered the…read moredelicious burger we had last year. We stopped in for happy hour and we were immediately sat by the hostess. She was super sweet and friendly. I didn't catch our servers name but she was very attentive and friendly as well. It was taco Tuesday but we were craving that burger. Crooked Pint did not disappoint! Another yummy, juicy burger! We both ordered the Juicy Lucy and added lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. It definitely is juicy. So good. Unfortunately the onion rings were not up to par. Couldn't taste the onions at all. They just tasted like breading. But, the burger is terrific so try another side other than the onion rings. They had someone announcing a trivia game that patrons could choose to participate. The questions were not easy so it made it a fun challenging game.

We stopped in after golfing at nearby Legacy. It was a beautiful afternoon so we enjoyed our drinks…read moreand snacks on the patio. I had a Summit Oatmeal Stout. There were many beers on tap to choose from. We also had to have the Ellsworth cheese curds. How can you not!? Nice light batter and squeaky cheese. Perfect savory snack. Nice large parking lot. Staff was exceptional. Our beer was only $5 so maybe happy hour? Great stop.

Loved everything about this place. The service was excellent. Everyone was friendly. The food was…read moregood. We had broasted chicken and a California Burger. Chicken was tasty and juicy. Comes with lots of choices of potatoes- mashed were yum. The burger was small but really hit the spot and was only $3.59. Definitely better than McDonalds. Not far off 35, @ 3 miles. Worth it!!

Wow, Incredible chicken. A MUST TRY when stopping by Faribault. Make sure to try the Broaster…read moreChicken dinner

Good food , great service, outdoor dining that accommodates dogs on outside patio! I love the old…read moretrain depot ambiance.

Met a colleague here for lunch. It's a cute atmosphere with the train theme throughout the…read morerestaurant/bar. I ordered the beet salad it was pretty and delicious. The whole beets were something I usually don't see in a beet salad but it meant I got lots of beats. Dressing was served on the side and was a nice compliment. I also liked that I got a piece of bread with the salad. My friend got a blue cheese burger on which they serve the Faribault Caves blue cheese brand. Like the local ties. Service was good. Parking easy. Nice stop.

Checked out Joe's Sports Cafe on our way home. The walleye fingers appetizer portion is HUGE! You…read moreget 7 decent size pieces. We were part way into the cheese-curds but after trying the walleye fingers, I decided to post about this place. So you get a photo of curds with drips of ranch. The burger was nice and thick as was the bacon. It was pretty busy when we arrived at 6 pm Sunday evening and people just kept coming. It was a good choice right off interstate.

The service was awful and we never got the extra sides that we paid for. We ordered takeout, the…read morewaitress was incredibly rude when we spoke to her about picking up the takeout order... she then quite literally threw the order onto the bar and stormed off. We hadn't ate there in a while and now I remember why. Don't waste your time or money.

This restaurant is part of a resort on Roberds Lake, a little northwest of Faribault. Obviously, it…read morefaces the lake and the view is great. There were tables on the deck, so I assume outdoor dining is an option. It's nice but small. I'm sure it's quite busy for lunch and dinner during the summer season. I was there for lunch on a weekday in mid-April. The menu Is modest but seemed to have a little of everything: a few burgers, several sandwiches, pasta, steak, etc. I had the prime rib French dip with cheese curds and a cup of creamy chicken soup. The soup was fine but nothing special. The cheese curds were a little too salty but very good. Very similar to what you get from vendor stands at a county fair. My sandwich was a typical French dip, good but not memorable. The au jus was lacking flavor. It's a nice little place if you feel like getting out off the beaten path and enjoying a lake view with your meal. The prices seemed slightly high since the burgers and sandwiches only come with chips. I believe it cost $2 to upgrade to fries, tots, cheese curds, or cup of soup. The service was excellent. She was very friendly. I felt like a was treated as a friend rather than a customer. No doubt I'm sure because of the repeat business they must get from the people staying at the resort.

The head chef does not wear gloves, and constantly eats with his dirty hands while plating your…read morefood.

Best described as a local town dive bar, but don't let that discourage you from the fact this place…read morehas some of the best wraps and burgers in town and drinks to match. Also has indoor and outdoor seating, staff is great and friendly, will definitely be coming back here again.

This has become a favorite place for any meal! Great service always, really great food! Doesn't…read morematter if it's a slow time or a busy Friday Bingo night. They do take-out really fast too! Best pancakes in town! Their new Buffalo chips are amazing!

Good music and decent commercial beer selection. Friendly staff. Usually busy when a band is…read moreplaying, so pack patience.

I'm a local so I've been visiting Boxers for years now. Breakfast, dinner and occasionally drinks…read more A few weeks ago I went out and had drinks at 10,000 Drops and then I walked over to Boxers where I had 3 drinks and they charged my cc three times. By the third time, I was a bit ticked off because each time, the bartender was very familiar with me as a local. But instead of apologizing, Jo called the bouncer over who walked me out peacefully. This last weekend I had dinner there and on my way out, I stopped by Jo at the bar handed her a $20 and said, "I know I was upset and I don't want her to think I was mad and I didn't want her to to be mad at me". She graciously took the 20 and agreed. My cousin and I went to 10,000 drops, had a few and walked back to Boxers where I was stopped by their check point and another bartender Hailey told them I couldn't come in. I motioned the bouncer over and asked him if I caused him any trouble the last time I was here and he said no. Now, I could see if I was belligerent and had no reason to be mad and while I was being kicked out I caused a scene and acted harshly why they would ban me. But I had a reason to be ticked off, but I wasn't over the top and as the bouncer came over I peacefully walked out. I think it's pretty sad that A. You don't seem to care about paying customers and B. You serve alcohol and don't seem to have even the slightest of tolerance that you would expect from such a notoriously violent bar. So, I won't be returning... you win.

Terrible customer service ordered a pizza to be delivered and after 1 hr called them they said door…read moredash had already picked it up when I called the door dash driver he said he was still waiting at the bar and sent me pictures to prove it so I called back and asked why they lied to me they hung up and canceled my order

We went here because of the pizza reviews. We didn't know what else to expect, but we had a nice…read moreevening out. It is a cute hole-in-the-wall-ish kind of bar that has been kept in great condition. We liked looking around at all the pictures and autographs on the walls. We happened to catch a brand new waitress on her second day on the job. She did admirably. The pizza had a nice thin crust and was cut into little squares that were bite-sized for me. The sauce has a kick, and there was a good amount of sauce on it. We got a large bacon, mushroom and black olive pizza, and our only critique was that we couldn't really tell that there were mushrooms on it. We found a couple little chopped up pieces, but not much...you would never know there were any just by looking at it. Anyway, nice place, friendly staff, and reasonable prices!

Went back and forth between 3 & 4 stars as the service was vastly different from the start to the…read moreend of the experience. However, ended where I did because things overall were good! When we got there, it was semi busy but not crazy. Wait staff were great at stopping and checking, being attentive. Food came and it was all pretty good. I love wraps, and I love burgers so I got the burger wrap. The combination was good... but not the best. My wife loved her burger so I'll keep the 2 loves separate going forward. As we started finishing up, the place got really really busy as it was bingo night! It was very telling on who were the regular bingo goers as there were 3-4 tables of 6 people who had all their own, personal dobbers. That's great to have that consistency in business... however... The 3 stars was considered because as those 3 significant tables settled in, they demanded and received the full attention of the only 2 servers available, leaving about 5-6 other tables of non-regulars, non-bingo players who just happened to be in the area and decide to swing in for some dinner; much like us. The service for us and the other tables drastically changed and we waited an extra 30 mins as we kept trying to provide payment to our server who kept walking by, trying to attend to the needs of the "regulars". It was a great small townie bar and I miss living in a small town because of that. However, when we're road tripping and stop at places like this, it's important to remember even though you have your regulars... it's the out of town era like us that spread the word of small businesses like this and proved the addition outside flow. We will be back though!

Recommended by friends, we wove a visit to Boonies Bar and Grill into a Saturday afternoon tour of…read morebackroads refreshment establishments. We arrived late afternoon. It was clear from the staff prepping, this place is hopping for dinner. It was still quiet when we walked in. Apparently back road day drinking is less of a thing in this area? We started with a cold beer to wash the trail dust from our parched throats. Good selection of local crafts and the staples, ice cold, in frosty glasses. They have a popcorn machine in the corner! This is a real plus for us. We feel it's important to replace the salt you lose on the trail (yep, it's a BMW but we had the windows open!). We both went with burgers for dinner. They have a nice selection of burgers, sandwiches, salads and even some entrees on the menu. Our burgers were creative and done perfectly. We bid the friendly bartended adios and hit the trail. We'll be back to the Boonies when our travels bring us back to these parts!

The caramel roll is spectacular! That alone is worth the trip from Minneapolis. On top of that…read morethough they have a lot of other goodies are quite tasty looking. We tried the caramel roll, of course, an orange cranberry scone, and a sausage quiche. The quiche was great. The scone was soft and tasty. My only gripe with the place is that it seemed a little pricey. Especially the quiche. $8 for an average sized slice didn't seem to add up to me. But all and all that Caramel roll is we more than enough to make up for it. I only wish I had my shared it.

The food and drinks are fantastic. The service was fast and friendly too. The ambiance was cute and…read morecozy. There other you can buy a stickers, cups and other items too.