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    Houlihan's

    3.4 (138 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Garrett Z.

    I came here with my wife recently for a quick date night opportunity. We were in the area and looking for something fresh and new than just our same old haunts. I used Yelp to figure out what was around us and immediately, the well priced drinks caught my eye. Not inventive or extremely unique, they still sounded tasty and the price was right so we decided to come here and try out their menu and location. We were able to sit out on the patio which overlooks a small man-made pond. I never knew this was tucked away behind the building. The location ended up becoming a pleasant patio oasis in the endless sea of a suburban parking lot. The interior of the place reminded me of a more upscale Granite City or Green Mill. On to the food and drinks! My wife and I decided to share a martini flight and tried a couple unique flavors - key lime pie, passionfruit, and chocolate espresso. The drinks each had great flavor and were unique. I will say that we could tell these had been sitting for a bit so lost some of their presentative flair. Still tasted good! For the food, my wife tried her normal menu selection of scallops and this places dish did not disappoint. My wife kept going on on how much she enjoyed her dish. I snuck a bite and the scallops were cooked perfectly and it was very good. For the price, the serving size was very generous in terms of how many scallops you got. I, on the other hand, went with a seasonal salad. It was a Green Goddess Cobb salad and it was very good. Huge portion topped with grilled salmon. The dressing was homemade and married all the ingredients together. I had leftovers because it was such a big salad. While we were leaving, a table towards the entrance caught my eye. They had an assortment of appetizers that looked very good - wings, cauliflower bites, and some shrimp. We will be back to sample the apps. Great find in Eagan.

    Well: food flavor. Service. French onion soup: a classic for more than 35 years, never disappoints. Not so well: soup and entree were brought out at the same time. How do you keep your steak hot while eating your soup? Not possible. Steak was taken back to be under warming lamp: failure. Asparagus should have been hot; nope, ice cold. What should have happened: server should have asked if soup needed to come out first (although that should be understood), chef should have recommended for soup to come out first and then steak. When steak was returned, a new one should have been cooked. Asparagus should have been warmed up. Suggestion: make sure you tell your server in what order you want your food to be served. Should be pretty simple but they failed at this.

    Navajo Pasta
    Darcy H.

    Our server was very kind, but the food was mid. I asked for no mushrooms on the pasta and it was full of mushrooms. The fish and chips left a lot to be desired. The jambalaya and ribs were good. I usually like Houlihan's, but this visit was a miss. We will try again.

    Meatloaf Number 9
    Rickard S.

    Dinner at the location in Chanhassen prior to attending a show at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. Was a guest of my cousins. The food did not disappoint. Most of our part of five ordered the Happy Appy hour apps. What I tasted was delicious. We had the nachos, mushrooms, and potstickers. For dinner I ordered the Meatloaf No. 9. Mashed potatoes covered with a huge portion of meatloaf and a red wine sauce. French-style onion rings on top and green beans on the side. I have a weakness for meatloaf and this did not disappoint. My cousins split the seared Ahi tuna appetizer. One other person at the table ordered the wedge salad. My dinner was large enough I brought the leftovers home for Saturday lunch. I'm told there aren't too many locations for this small chain of represent in the Twin Cities, but if come across one of them I'll definitely be in there to dine with them again.

    Wine to start the dinner.
    Lisa S.

    Stopped here after a movie. Lettuce wraps, while an app, are so good as an entree. I even took a bit home for lunch tomorrow. Our service was excellent. While there was a short wait for the dining area tables, we found a booth in the bar area and caught the end of the high school hockey game. Great stop, as always.

    12oz Steak - ordered it medium
    Holly H.

    Very disappointed. Ordered a $33.95 steak medium well and waitress came back 10 min after it had been sitting there and asked if we needed anything else. I asked the waitress if they could throw it on the grill for a few more minutes - another 10 minutes went by and she brought it back saying the plate was hot from being "reheated" basically it was put in the microwave and was still rare & everyone was already done eating at our table. I just left it sit there without eating. Very disappointed in the waitress that she didn't even offer a resolution or check on us early in the meal. I feel like I was robbed of $30! The before side salad was basically shredded lettuce for tacos. Unappealing. Won't be back and again very disappointed that I paid for something that was clearly not done.

    a steak, macaroni, and cheese
    Dat N.

    Went to visit my sister in MN and she took us to dinner here before snowboarding/skiing back in January. Staff was super friendly and very very attentive. We had a group of 12 and everything came out quick and fresh. Did I mention it was happy hour BOGO beer! Lol besides the beer food was amazing, we will definitely return to try the rest of their menu whenever we come back!

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    Local favorite, close to Interstate and hotels, Happy Hour Specials, clean inside, friendly staff, food good, price fair.

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    I had the best pot roast from here . Friendly bar tender and also very helpful manager.

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    Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy, Eagan

    4.0
    (252 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Finally crossed off Volstead House from my A-Z restaurant list, and honestly this one was more…read moreabout the experience than the food for me. First off, going through the hidden Coke machine entrance is actually really fun and makes the whole place feel like a little adventure. The decor and speakeasy atmosphere are definitely the standout. Very cool space. VERY loud though. Like "lean across the table and say WHAT?" loud at times. The waitress was super nice and recommended a mocktail for me that called Ass in the Sand. It ended up being really good. It tasted like an elevated lemonade and was probably one of my favorite parts of the meal. Started with the rolls and whipped honey butter which were delicious. Very soft, warm, and honestly dangerous because I could've just kept eating bread all night. For the main meal, I did the Wagyu Burger with Parmesan fries. The burger itself was okay but surprisingly didn't have a ton of flavor outside of the grilled/charred taste. The Parmesan fries were actually the standout for me -- hand cut fries and parmesan fries are just hard to mess up. My partner tried the Mushroom Soup en Croute and wasn't a fan because the mushrooms were blended and he said it lacked flavor. He also had a Steak Taco special using their medallion steak and said even with lime it still needed more flavor. Finished with Crème Brûlée which is always a classic favorite for me and this one was good. Overall: fun experience, cool hidden entrance, great decor, good mocktail and bread, but the actual food menu is pretty limited and the flavors didn't totally wow me for the price. Glad I went and finally crossed it off my list, but probably a one-and-done visit for me.

    Finally got myself in here, and I'm glad I did. You enter the space through burgers and bottles,…read morethen walk through a door disguised as a vending machine. My first thought was holy bottles! There's tons and tons of bottles up and down the walls. The space is also smaller than expected, but we went in at 3PM as a party of 4 on a Sunday and had no problem getting seated. I ordered the Lost Footage and it was delicious (and strong!!). It came in a flask inside of a VHS case which was fun. I then got to pour it into my glass. Other members of my group got The Red Wedding, Pity Party, and To Your Health. My spouse and I shared the strip steak and the wedge salad, which we enjoyed. I would like to see some more food options in the future, especially since I'm already pretty limited due to a gluten allergy. However, I am excited to come back.

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    4.4
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    6.6 mi

    The White Squirrel Bar was just okay to me. There was live music going on, which was a nice touch…read moreand probably the highlight of the visit. The inside of the bar is pretty small and felt a bit cramped, especially with how busy it was on a Sunday. They do have a back patio that is fairly large, which I appreciated, but during the day it did not feel very inviting. Without lighting or much going on, it came off a bit plain. As for drinks, I tried a non alcoholic half and half with lemonade and iced tea, which I actually really liked. I also had a mojito style cocktail that was not my favorite and tasted a bit too strong for me. The overall vibe just was not really my thing, but I could see it being more fun at night or with a bigger group.

    Bad Julia. I was so busy enjoying myself that I failed to take pictures. Anyway, this is an awesome…read moreplace. I came in to enjoy some live music with a couple of amazing local bands, and I am absolutely sold. Highlights include: tons of street parking nearby, superior selection of drinks (more on this later), and awesome people. Everyone, from the folks behind the bar to the other patrons, was ultra welcoming. I'm pretty sure this is the neighborhood Cheers. Seriously--amazing vibes, and it's great for solo people. (I realize that might be ambiguous, so what I mean by "great for solo people" is that you won't feel uncomfortable coming here alone. It's easy to chat with people if you want to; it's easy to just enjoy the music if you want to.) Okay, I know you want to hear about the drinks. They have a great selection of beer on tap. They have tons of cocktails, including a selection of barrel-finished cocktails. Not drinking tonight? They have plenty of THC and even a CBD-only option (winning!), along with some non-altering choices that include switchel(!). There's a huge outdoor patio with fire pits that I will probably check out next time. Anyway, this is a great spot!

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    Booths are comfortable and fairly private.
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    3.5
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    0.2 mi

    The buffalo Mac and cheese was veryyy buffalo forward, it's basically buffalo pasta haha but still…read morevery tasty! This would be a good one to share with a few people since it is very rich. The nachos are sooooo fire!!! The chicken is fantastic but could be more cheesy! I'd ask for a side of the cheese next time I go haha Service was quick, the patio was pretty busy but we ordered, ate and paid all within an hour and a half. This is a multipurpose space, it gives bar and grill but also has a very cute patio that could be a nice date spot!

    Unfortunately very inconsistent quality in both food and service. The first time I went, I got one…read moreof their specialty cocktails and the wrangler burger with fries. Both the drink and the burger were absolutely delicious. I especially enjoyed the fries, which were in a spiral wedge shape I had never tried before. My server was very friendly and attentive, doing a great job managing a packed restaurant. When I went again last night, I left extremely disappointed. I got a different specialty cocktail and the yum yum burger. The cocktail was undrinkable, whatever vodka they used was absolutely repulsive and the mixers were not strong enough to override that. The burger was supposed to have crispy onions, but they were very soft. The bacon was too chewy and not cooked well. The entire burger was mushy and the taste wasn't pleasant either. The fries were still good at least. My server this time was also incredibly rude and I had to ask for water multiple times because he kept forgetting. I guess it depends on the day whether you'll be satisfied or upset. Overall, I probably won't go again.

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    Monte Cristo with jumbo onion rings
    Monte Cristo with jumbo onion rings
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    3.9
    (149 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    Delicious food and cute restaurant! It is on the louder side inside, and it's located at a strip…read moremall so there is plenty of parking available in the lot. -- The cauliflower burnt ends were perfectly charred and the sauce was sweet and tangy. It comes with a generous amount of sauce, so you may want to ask for the sauce on the side if you don't like too much. -- The vin rose pasta was great! Make sure you add a meatball -- so good! -- The fried chicken slider was bland -- I'd skip this one. -- The caesar salad dressing was savory and bright. -- The spritz flight came with 3 full-size spritz cocktails and was refreshing. -- Service could use some work as multiple things were forgotten and we were not provided with an itemized bill, or told how much our bill was before our card was processed.

    Met a friend for Happy Hour at this spot to catch up and enjoy some small bites…read more Plenty of parking in the strip mall lot where this restaurant is located. The interior is modern and inviting, with some fun wallpaper making a statement. We cozied up to the bar during this visit. I will say that bar was a bit sloppy during our visit...bartenders' water bottles cluttering the visible space, bartenders spilling our drinks a bit during delivery, and weird transitions of staff that were a bit distracting. The Espresso Martini was the best item I ordered! Well balanced and the addition of the cold foam really made for an enjoyable sip. Would absolutely return for that one! The bites we ordered had great flavor, but some fell a bit flat when trying to live up to their creative ideas. The Fried Pickles were the best food item: perfectly crispy medallions with two delicious dipping sauces. The "burnt ends" cauliflower are really just roasted cauliflower with BBQ sauce on top, missing out on the umami juiciness of their namesake. The Chips that came with the Dip were just ruffled potato chips, not housemade or interesting. Solid spot for happy hour if you're looking in the area!

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