Great classic all American bar. Burgers, beers and waffles fries with season sour cream. This place…read morehas been a staple in Bloomington since I've been a young boy. Go check it out during the lunch hour.

We've kind of decided to give Shantytown a break from our rotation of burger places. The food is…read moresimply declining. The staff is fantastic. The place is very clean. But the menu is tired. The quality of the food declines every time we go (which used to be weekly, then monthly, then bi-monthly, and now, well, time for a break. I'm sure they are now ordering from the bottom tier of Sysco. Cheapest quality beef for burgers, cheapest quality fish for fish&chips or a sandwich. Bottem tier "deli" meat for sandwiches. I'm sad for them. We'll try again in 5 or 6 months, but I'm not holding out much hope.

I had a wonderful experience at the hotel bar inside the Radisson Blu Mall of America. The food and…read moredrinks were excellent from start to finish. During my stay, I enjoyed breakfast, the bison empanadas, ice cream, margaritas, and espresso martinis, everything was delicious and well prepared. Many hotel bars are known more for their drinks than their food, but this one exceeded my expectations in every way. The quality of both the food and beverages was outstanding, and the service was great as well. I would highly recommend stopping by whether you're staying at the hotel or just looking for a great place to eat and enjoy a cocktail. Can't forget the ambience! It was great.

highly recommend firelake grill house if you are at/near the mall of america! its upscale yet…read moreinviting. stunning bar and dining room. my friend said she often comes here for family celebrations since they have plenty of seating options! we tried a variety of cocktails and enjoyed them all. apps: i know it sounds silly but get the chips and dip! the smoked bleu dip is soooo good. smoked wings were a crowd pleaser as well! entrees: we loved the salmon. the firelake flatbread was good but not my favorite thing. butcher's melt was flavorful!

Wanted to grab dinner nearby for in-laws anniversary and this was did not have a wait for a…read moreSaturday night dinner. The ambiance is like a bar-restaurant. They have pull-tabs! We were seated right away. They have TV on for sports and it can be quite loud (as expected) We did not expect it to be as loud since we had a baby with us. Bring headphones if you have a baby. Service was fast. Our server checked on us many times to make sure we were taken care of. Great service. To the point that I just finished my plate and he instantly took the plate away as well. lol Food all tasted good. Zucchini fries is soft in the inside and a little crispy on the outside. I wish it was crispier. Brussels sprout was good but a little burnt. Fish is crispy and good. The burger was good as well. Price is reasonable. Definitely worth going but just mind the loud ambient

After hiking hills at Hyland Hills Ski this might be the perfect spot to grab a table on the patio…read moreand enjoy one of the many power packed entre choices. Bacon Jam burger is known to be a crowd favorite and it delivered. A great cheese and smoke combination complement the burger in a way that just works. Ok the real winner here is that you can sub your fries with one of many sides and the one must try are the Brussels sprouts caramelized and drizzled with a balsamic these are just perfectly executed. And so reasonably priced Northstar Tavern does check all the boxes.

This is a great place to stop for Lunch. It has the decor of…read morea typical bar restaurant. The staff is amazing and really helpful. The menu has a nice Selection of different types of food.

Fun atmosphere, GREAT staff! Tons of TV's, probably any beer you could ask for as you watch a game…read more Food is average at best, only reason this gets four stars and not five. Service, as I mentioned, was five stars plus.

After being greeted and shown to our table by the host, an unsmiling, non-talkative slug with the…read morepersonality of a dump truck, it was a great dining experience. Our server, Hope, was beyond amazing. She put on a masterclass of hospitality and genuine friendliness. She's also an admirer of nice watches, (wink). The beef stroganoff was the best we've experienced with the homemade noodles and succulent beef tips. The prime rib was equally impressive with an insanely flavorful outer crust and tender, buttery meat with each bite. The interior was like going through Narnia's closet. Leaving the noise and bustle of the Mall of America, into an atmosphere of warmth and aesthetics offering visual comfort that set the tone, not to mention the pleasant aroma of sumptuous food that hits you as soon as you cross the threshold.

Very lovely lunch. I had the smoked bbq chicken sandwich, with no bun. It was tasty and the fries…read morewere excellent. It didn't need the cheese (I pulled it off) as the flavor kinda messed with the otherwise great meal. The service was excellent. The waiter swiftly removed a bread basket someone else had placed after I ordered a bunless sandwich. They could maybe use a few low carb options on their menu, but I had trouble deciding what to order, so they must be doing a few things right! The flatbreads have been a hit forever!

Food and service…read more Great steak . Service was great. Very loud environment but we are aware that it will be that way.

we stopped by on a Saturday evening for dinner and waited almost 30 minutes to be sat. It was very…read morebusy so it made sense. at some point they had us stand to wait near the entrance, but we felt like we were obstructing the path of the servers and other people coming through, so I didn't think that was a great system. Once we were sat, our server was really attentive and friendly and would come by often with refills on drinks, which was really appreciated! I ordered the 6 ounce sirloin, medium rare with buttered corn and mashed potatoes and gravy. The mashed potatoes and gravy were really tasty and the sirloin was cooked medium rare. I did wish that it was cooked at a slightly lower heat because the outside was very very cooked and smoky. also, I had water with my meal and it had a very particular taste which I was not a fan of. Small thing, but if you drink a lot of water you'll notice it. I know people love the rolls and the butter, but as someone who doesn't really like sweet flavors much I wish they also provided some regular butter for the bread.

About a 2-2.5: Funny story: We came here, thinking this was the Italian Carmine's... IYKYK -…read more Since we already took a rideshare to this place, we decided to just give them a try. Their menu offers various apps, tacos/nachos, wings, flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, pastas, entrees, and sides. We ordered: +Cajun Chicken Penne - penne pasta in a cajun garlic cream sauce with onions and sundried tomatoes, with an addition of shrimp; shrimp was slightly overcooked, but the cajun sauce was creamy and tasty +Grilled Salmon - set on top of risotto and a side of vegetables; the salmon itself was bland, and the risotto and the vegetables were forgettable Complimentary bread was served, which was warm, and tasty with the side of butter. The place is a bar/restaurant combo, and it was super casual. Our server was pretty friendly and attentive. Ample parking in the large lot. +friendly service +ample parking

I drive by Carmine's almost everyday and wondered how the food is. Finally stopped in to check it…read moreout for dinner. Looks like they have happy hour daily as well as daily specials like wings $3 off on Thursday's, Tuesday is bingo night - chicken tenders and fries for ~$13. The menu had a decent offering of options ranging from bar food to pasta. Something for everyone. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich, which was sauced to the max. The buffalo sauce is made in house according to the menu. It had a good flavor, a tad bit sweet and not really spicy but good flavor overall. The amount of sauce did make it a bit messy to eat. I love that the fries were crispy. My friend ordered a burger and requested the cheese be swapped for Swiss and it came out with cheddar, they did quickly fix it. We sat at a booth near the bar and it had its own tv, playing sports which is cool. It was a bit cold, not always a bad problem. The staff were nice and attentive. I'd go back to try pasta and also for bingo night.

I finally did it. I went back the second time to finally try the country fried chicken and, to my…read moreluck, it was available. Ultimate, the hype was real. The meat came out moist and juicy that was paired well with the breaded crunch. The gravy was a cherry on top too; had a good umami taste to it. Sourdough was toasted nicely. Eggs were buttered nicely, and the hash browns weren't soggy at all. To top it off, the iced mocha was refreshing and delicious. Highly recommend. 5/5.

Stopped at Discount tire nearby. Madison ws with me. The Manager mentioned this place when I asked…read morefor a place to eat that ws walking distance. It's. Classic diner theme with a lot to choose. If you like 50's style. Sandwiches. Pasta. Breakfast. Even tacos. MD got a Juicy Suzy, rgier interpretation of a Juicy Lucy. A little more like a double cheese grilled cheese. She enjoyed it. I got a meaty cheesy which which is essentially bacon and two cheeses on your patty melt.