Classic local watering hole. Having the Vikings game from the UK on was a bonus! A very unique…read moreexperience.

Originally established as an auto repair shop the Bushnell Garage has gained a second life as a…read moremust visit social watering hole. Start off your visit with a shot at the Shake a Day pot then settle down to share a brew and chat with new found friends and neighbors. Bring along your favorite canine friend to serve as the evenings "Bark-tender" and don't forget to stop back for Sunday Church. The Bushnell is a not to be missed slice of Americana.

A regular stop during our trips in SD. Cheap beer and whiskey, pool, darts, shuffleboard, and…read morefriendly service. A great place to kill a few hours (or a whole day.)

Jake makes theeeee best food every time we come to visit. He's a wizard in the kitchen! His…read morehospitality is top notch and he makes everyone who walks through the door feel like family!! His sweet girlfriend is his Juicy Queen and together they make this ambiance the best place to be for a long weekend in Brookings during the summer! Such a great experience & we love them so much!!

Incredible shots. Better service. The ambiance was perfect. 10/10. Highly recommend the blueberry…read moremuffin bomber.

Sully's is very much a dive bar with a handful of loyal patrons. They have the best deals in drinks…read more(2 fers Sunday-Thursdays on pints and mixed drinks) and 2 fer shots after midnight every night. They have four pool tables, 1 dart board, 2 shuffleboard tables, 1 Foosball table, and a handful of video games. Pretty easy to snag the dartboard or a pool table most nights.

Sorry to say that the deep fried appetizers, onion rings and mini corn dogs, looked burnt and…read moredidn't taste good. I sent them back and they came out just as bad. One cost $7 and the other one $8. After that I changed my mind and did not order an entree. I had to go back on my word that I was taking my grandson out for lunch. The place could have been a whole lot cleaner. I wouldn't say it was filthy but I wouldn't say it was clean. The menus were actually sticky and had food and gunk stuck to them. The waitress was perky and friendly and running around doing her best to keep everyone attended to. When I told her that the food she brought out was subpar and I wasn't happy with it, she said that it was fine but she would get me replacements. It was moments later she came back with food that looked exactly the same. I told her that I wasn't convinced it wasn't the same food... I swear it was just a burnt as burnt looking as before but it turned out she was right. This time the mini corn dogs were burnt on the outside and still frozen in the middle. My son-in-law, the chef, tells me that it was because the oil was old and rancid. Apparently this gives all food the appearance of being burnt with a bad taste. What I didn't appreciate was that I was asked to pay for food that anybody would have raised an eyebrow at and treated like I was the problem. The cook even came out of the kitchen and tried to nonchalantly check out who I was. When I met her I she gave me a dirty look and marched back off into the kitchen. Not recommended. I won't ever go back. If they don't know enough to know that they're serving people bad food or have the professionalism to own up to it when they have, then I have no time for them.

Poor acoustics make the place very loud even if it's only 1/3 full. Food is fine they have a few…read morespecialty burgers. Typical bar food. Outside seating is small but cozy, you can watch folks go by on the bike trail.

OK ... surprise surprise a bar on my list ..... this is the…read morebest one in town they open early so you can repair your hangover or simply grab a beer after work when you get off at 730 in the morning the staff is great they always remind you of the last time you got blackout drunk just in case you forget anything and they even remember what you drink they've got a great pool table. and you can even eat peanuts and throw the shells on the floor and what else can i say i think its time for a drink lol

Ray's Corner 1977- 1980 Great bar, quite, no women, maybe…read moreone or two on occasion, I think I took my wife there. Opened early 8 or so in the morning. Right behind the bar was the magazine rack. You did not have to leave your stool to retrieve a questionable magazine. Early in the morning there was a older man sitting by the front window reading the newspaper. Usually the news paper was upside down. Another older couple frequented the place and were known as Mr and Mrs America. Our group included Ivan Stotz, Dick Hessey, Jamie Liable, Dave Maegar and myself, Doug Mofle. Only one bathroom at that time and I remember finding a deer head in the sink.. We usually pulled in about 3 in the afternoon. Love the Bar Doug Mofle

When I was staying in Marshall for those two months on the task force team for that well-known…read morehospitality company, Bray Brothers became one of my go-to spots. It wasn't just somewhere to eat -- it was somewhere to decompress, reset, and enjoy the moment. The craft beer selection was always on point, the food never missed, and the service was consistently impeccable -- attentive without being overbearing, professional without being stiff. And the ambience? That mattered. It was warm, inviting, and easy to sit in -- the kind of place that makes you slow down, breathe, and actually enjoy where you are. It had soul, not just style. It became part of the routine, part of the experience of that chapter -- good people, good food, good energy, and a space that felt intentional. That's the kind of place that leaves an impression, not just a receipt.

If Brau Brothers had an apartment above the restaurant, I would rent it and eat every meal…read moredownstairs. The server was perfect, the cheese balls and in-house-made root beer were incredible, and my We Beef Jammin' sandwich will force our return there. A lot. Great way to celebrate a birthday--and if we can't find an event to celebrate so we can go there, we will come up with one.

Best brisket sandwich I have ever had. Hands down. Jamie took great care of us. Very attentive…read more It's now called " The Half Pint"

You know that feeling -- when you take a chance on a 'dive' bar and discover friendly servers,…read moresuper cold beer on tap, AND THE BEST WINGS EVER! We tried plain wings and Carolina Tangy Gold. Both were outstanding. The outside of this building looks like an accountants office. But inside is clean and fun. TVs and lots of locals. So glad that someone recommended Grumpy's.

I was so happy to see a brewery downtown in Brookings. The bartender was really nice and helped me…read morepick a light beer to drink. I ended up staying for a couple of hours which was really nice they allowed that. Would highly recommend and definitely go back!

Stopped in here to get some to go food. Got the Cuban hoagie along with the seasoned chips. Wow it…read moreis soooooo good and that Cuban sauce that they use is so good. I can't wait to go back and try more of their hoagies. "Chefs kiss" to the chef I mean seriously this was good. I was in the mood for a really good sandwich and this checked every single box. Oh and I forgot about the season chips. They were really crisp and , really tasty.

Pretty solid place for pub grub. I typically grab a burger and a beer. Servers are nice and prompt.read more

Visitor from Sacramento, CA…read more The night of my trip to the Lucky Dog, I was having a Bass Ale at Jim's Tap in brookings and catching up with my old friends. My buddy told me that a mutual acquaintance had been scouring the area within a half hour to find the best hamburger. "Interesting," I said, "what did he find?" "Well," my buddy replied, "he has it narrowed down to two places. The first is the Lucky Dog in Volga." "That's where we had lunch," I said. "The other is Lemke's in Aurora," he replied. "And that's where we had dinner." (My parents have been retired for years and share the passion for a great burger. This was their go to spot as well. Make no mistake. The cover does not match the book here.) The Lucky Dog is relatively small. It is a bar and grill. The dining/ bar area is is functional, adorned with the typical football schedules and happy hour announcements, but I wouldn't say cluttered. Everything appeared to be clean and well-maintained. Service was cheery and brisk. I ordered a Cowboy burger, mi esposa ordered the (basic) hamburger, add cheese. There are a couple of reasons I'm giving this place a five star review. The first one is that, other than this place being located in Aurora, I couldn't find anything wrong with it all. Clean restrooms, comfy seats, decent beer selection, kitchen looked clean. And the only reason I dislike it being in Aurora is that I can't get the delicious burgers they sell here more often. I suspect that the beef in the sandwich was either hand ground or at least very high quality and hand cut from a roll of beef (if you know, you know). I would guess it was a little over a 1/3 lb patty, but as it was cooked immaculately to a touch under medium and lost zero moisture to the flat-top, hard to say. The bun was tidy and perfectly performed its function of allowing me to hold the sandwich without making a mess. It was fresh and pillowy. The onion ring was crispy and delicious. The barbeque sauce rich and intoxicating. To an extent, there was a factor of more is less. The sandwich was neither too big nor too small. Just tidy, efficient and a bulls-eye shot to my happy place. You don't have to rewrite culinary history when you make a menu item. You need to honor its ingredients, and this sandwich absolutely did just that. Thank you so, so much Lucky Dog.