Alary's is a classic dive bar that is perfect for a drink before the Saint Paul Saints game. Good…read morefood and even better vibes service was very friendly and quick!

Before an event, I stopped in for food to avoid the scorching heat. The pretzel bites weren't bad…read morebut the nachos were pretty awful. If you're looking for subpar food and nice dive atmosphere, this is the place. The staff are friendly and it's certainly an authentic place to grab a drink before or after a concert. I would not recommend ordering anything too complicated regarding food. It's a bar. I didn't get the memo!

Sheboygan serves up high quality hotdogs & brats and beer at the Excel!…read more I found (I think) at least 2 of these locations on the first floor. We walked a complete circle of the entire arena before we decided what we were going to eat & drink. Luckily, Sheboygan was super close to our seats. I was impressed by the high quality brats and hotdogs...not just cheap fast food stuff we were forced to buy in the old days. I didn't expect this at a large venue. It was a nice surprise. Also, they have a variety of beer flavors, including higher end IPA type beers in case you're sick of the usual Bud Light type of stuff. Of course, they have soda & water too. I made 4 or 5 trips for meat and beers for our small group. Despite being super damn busy, the people behind the counter were consistently fast, friendly, smiling, and joking around. No sour faces...no sarcasm...just straight up great customer service for everyone in line. Thanks for some great brats & beer and big smiles, Sheboygan! -Daddy Maxx Retro

I just bought a package of hot dogs from Walmart never trying it before…read more I am 75 years old and have tried just about every hotdog made but never have I had one as good. It is crisp when you bite into it and the flavor was outstanding. I just can't figure out why the only place selling this product is Walmart.

Perfectly fine restaurant & sports bar attached to the Holiday Inn by Grand Casino Arena. The food…read moreour group of four had ranged from so-so (chicken strips, chicken wings) to quite good (cheesesteak, Bavarian pretzel). Our server was Laney and she was GREAT. They were clearly understaffed and we let her know we were on a schedule. She got us in and out quickly while being very helpful with our choices and overall very pleasant. Parking is already rough enough in this neighborhood, but I think the parking ramp for this complex is an abomination. It is an enigma to penetrate on foot and a labyrinth to navigate in one's car. It is the worst parking ramp that I have ever seen. But you should still try this restaurant.

Fun sports bar in the heart of Saint Paul! Very lively and entertaining ambiance with a tv in every…read morecorner -- perfect for watching any and all sports. Service was great, the food came out quickly and our waiter was very aware of timing which usually isn't super common. The cheesesteak was delicious, great portions and super cheesy! Curly fries side was also fabulous. Plenty on tap and canned beers and ciders, and a large variety of mixed drinks too.

Every fish fry season, Obb's is always talked about as one of the best places to go. This year, we…read morefinally made it--and holy moly, it was busy! We got there at 4 PM and had about a 20 minute wait, which wasn't bad at all. When we left, I swear there were more people waiting outside than there were seated inside the restaurant. The process of getting our table was great (they definitely know what their doing) and our server was amazing, but if you're planning to go on a Friday night during fish fry season, be prepared for a wait. It was $20 for all-you-can-eat fish, but the portion sizes were pretty big to begin with, so we didn't order any extras. For sides, you could choose between fries or a baked potato, and for an extra charge, you could get au gratin potatoes. The fish was good, but the crispness level was lacking on both the fish and the fries--that's why I'm giving it 3 stars. Parking is a bit chaotic. You'll probably end up parking on a side street and walking a little bit. I will say they have a gorgeous patio! It wasn't open for dinner but the tables were all out so we could sit there with our drinks while we waiting for our table which was a nice bonus on a 70 degree day. Glad we tried a new place and happy fish fry season!

Broasted chicken is the best ever. You should call and check to make sure they have it on that…read moreday, though cause sometimes they don't.

Great food, reasonable prices and great service. They are offering a once a month $5 monthly pizza…read morespecial. Excellent choice. Very comfortable and friendly for all to visit. It is worth seeking out. Great happy hour, daily food specials and full delicious food met.

I'd actually like to give 3.5 stars...maybe even 4. As a pub, they do a good job! We came on a…read moreThursday, which has a $10 spaghetti/meatball special ($11 if you opt for the Dago spicy Italian sausage version ). It was good, and the dago version did have some zip. Beers were $5; when we were there it wasn't loud; lots of monitors if you wanted to watch a sports game; the server was attentive, speedy $ friendly. Street parking only, but we were able to score a spot without too much difficulty. Oh! They also have a free popcorn machine, which is a fun throwback to yesteryear.

This place was absolutely packed when we visited since it was right before a Wild game, but…read morehonestly that just added to the energy. If you're looking for a place to grab food or drinks before heading to the game, this is a great option. The space is huge and so much fun. I loved that it's completely decked out in hockey memorabilia, which gives it a ton of character. There's also a great outdoor patio and the back bar can open up, creating an indoor/outdoor space, which is great for nicer days! Even with how unbelievably busy it was, our server did a fantastic job. They stayed friendly, attentive, and checked in often enough that we never felt forgotten. The one letdown was the North Star nachos. They were decent, but definitely not something I'd order again. All of the chicken ended up piled on one side while most of the lukewarm nacho cheese was on the other, so every bite felt inconsistent. I was also hoping for shredded cheese instead of nacho cheese, and the jalapeños clearly weren't fresh. They still had a nice kick, though, which helped. Overall, I'd absolutely come back. The atmosphere alone makes this place worth visiting, and I'd love to give some of the other menu items a try next time. Just skip the nachos.

An institution located in downtown St. Paul close to the Grand Casino Arena, Tom Reid's Hockey City…read morePub is a crowded watering hole/shrine to hockey (mostly about the local team, but a few things related to my favorite team). My wife and I ate a pre-game meal with friends, and found the atmosphere to be crowded but friendly, with good bar food and a nice selection of drinks. We came about 2 hours before the start of the Wild-Blackhawks game, and the place was packed. It's seat yourself, and my wife was skillful in finding a very recently vacated booth for the four of us. Our waitress was very busy throughout, but pleasant enough, and got us our food as soon as it was ready from the kitchen. There are two different menus here, with a before game menu having similar items, but higher prices (definitely an example of supply/demand). My wife got Downeast Cider on tap ($9), which she really enjoyed. A French Dip sandwich with fries ($17) was decent, on a nice crisp/chewy french roll, with thinly sliced beef (pretty sure it's the same supplier for Italian Beef sandwiches). I got a Canadian Poutine ($14), which was great with the melted cheese curds and brown gravy. The fries were OK (the poutine would have been excellent with better fries). As a drink, I got a pint of Lift Bridge Mango Blonde ($8) which was excellent. Got to try some fried battered cheese curds, and they were very good....wish they had something like this back home. Tom Reid played in the NHL, playing mainly for the North Stars (when they were in Minnesota). He continued his association with Minnesota hockey by being the color commentator for the Wild. The bar was hung with many hockey memorabilia, and I enjoyed walking a bit to admire them before we left to go to the game.

What an interesting local bar in Minneapolis! Our group wandered into this bar shortly after…read moreattending a wedding at the Church of St. Agnes right around the corner. Once we walked into the bar we could tell immediately this was a local dive bar for the surrounding area. To paint a picture most of the people who were at the bar at 3pm on a Sunday were an older crowd (50+), one lady was wearing a shirt which was dress-length with a cat plastered on the front, and in the corner, to my delight, there were various arcade games which cost $1 to play. I'd definitely recommend this bar if you're looking to escape the surrounding summer heat after a wedding and get $3 beers. The bar offers cheap beers on tap and arcade games in the corner which you can entertain yourself with. There's a jukebox which also doubles as a free photo booth (we may or may not have taken multiple free photos). Since we were a wedding party of men in suits and women in cocktail dresses we definitely got a lot of side eye from the local crowd (also probably due to our poor decisions to play a few Nickelback songs on the jukebox) but since we were in a large group we had a blast!

New owners! Fabulous people and a great new vibe, from the new owner. Big change..it appears that…read morethe new management actually likes to have... customers! We are looking forward to maybe an expansion and events in their super party room. Cheap drinks, and they have a sign for bingo. If their upgrading the bar turns out as absolutely spectacular as the upstairs apt remodel (you can see it on a real estate site) it will be great for the neighborhood.

Great location but still not the same original Eagle street! Our server was amazing and our food…read morewas good but they seem to be short staffed... Food - I got the Minnesotan which had a roasted jalapeño, pepper jack, bacon, jack sauce, siracha hot honey; good flavor but very messy. Drinks - I got a rum & coke with a couple Kona big waves. Again, the space is great but it just doesn't have the same feel as the original...

Stopped in to the new Eagle Street where Apostle used to be and it was such a fun vibe! Service was…read moregreat! We went for a drink before a preseason Wild game. Perfect location for pregaming or dinner before a game/concert. Parking: Paid meter street parking ofree valet parking for up to 2 hours They have 2 bars- one inside and one outside. Sometimes they have live music, open until 1am and they have space for private events. The patio was a cool vibe! Bar seating, cornhole, more seating and a view of the arena! I can't wait to go back for live music and dinner and drinks with friends! So happy to have Eagle Street back!