Our first meal on our most recent trip to Minnesota: The Nook, promised by some as the best Juicy…read moreLucys in the Twin Cities. We walked in for a pretty late dinner, slightly past 8PM and this place was still crowded. Ten minute wait for a table, the concierge said, but there were free seats at the bar either downstairs or up. We decided to walk down to the bowling alley (a fully functioning, retro alley might I add), and order at the bar. Nook Curds ($13.75) - It's a big basket of battered and fried cheese curds. There's bacon mixed in the batter, giving that smoky and salty, meaty element, and then drizzled honey for some very complementary sweetness. The batter is lightly crisp and the cheese curds inside are completely softened, to the point of being gooey and stretchy. Definitely no squeak here, but these were so delicious that I didn't particularly care. (5/5) Juicy Nookie Burger ($15.95) - Now that's a burger. Huge patty, completely filled with a large pocket of hot, melty, gooey, stretchy American cheese that gushes out while biting through the patty. It's decadent and rich, and that patty - charred so well, giving a robustly smoky charred flavor along with a strong natural beefiness, a result of the patty only being cooked until medium pink. Somehow even with so much cheese stuffed inside, it doesn't leak out at all. It's a pretty simple burger, with just that patty, three pickle rounds on the side, and a bun. The bun is buttered and barely toasted, just enough to give a hint of toastiness and hold up to the massive patty. It cradles the beef like a baby and sucks up all the patty juices and cheese. The burger comes with fresh homemade fries, fried heavily until dark brown, making them similar in both look and taste to my secret craving for Better Made Rainbow Chips, which has a heavily caramelized almost slightly burnt flavor. And yet somehow they aren't over fried in terms of texture. The outside isn't super crisp like commercial battered fries, instead the clear homemade nature leaves some softer areas interspersed with the crunch. The insides, of course, are still perfectly fluffy, and there are little crumbs spread out all along the bottom for an extra crunch. These fries are the height of deliciousness. (5/5) Yes, I've been missing this kind of fatty, unctuous, filling, greasy, rich food after moving away from the Midwest to Seattle. You simply can't get this kind of food anywhere in the PNW. What a great start to our week long trip! Note: The Nook charges a 3% credit card fee that's disclosed on the menu Bathrooms - Larger ones on the bottom floor, probably more upstairs Food: [5/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 5/5

This had been on our bucket list for a while - glad we finally went!…read more It was PACKED on a Friday night, with quite a wait for a table, but we decided to go play score-your-own bowling on the ancient lanes downstairs while we waited. If you don't wanna wait, you can sit at the bar downstairs - or even put an order in at the bar and eat at the lanes. We ended up getting seated in the basement, which I highly recommend! The food was classic - great wings, great fries, great ranch, and awesome Jucy Lucy burgers. The ambiance here is top notch, especially in the basement. Very solid bar food, and though service is stretched a bit thin still a great experience. Bring cash for a soft serve cone after!!

There are a lot of places to get wings and a good burger. But this is in my top 5 best burger…read morespots. Don't mess with the best. @burgerdivemn in St. Paul is where it's at. They do have another spot in the @potluckmn food area of Rosedale Mall and are connected to @the1029bar in MPLS. Our favorites here are many: Dry Rub Wings (with ranch) these are my favorite wings ever Wedge Burger House Burger Their fries are worth the upgrade. SO GOOD. (not pictured but need highlighting because they're good) Onion Burger Mushroom Swiss Chicken Burger the fried Cauliflower (has turmeric spices) Lobster rolls also are top notch There's a similar burger to their house burger that's gotten a lot of hype in St. Paul, not naming names, but the one here blows that hyped one out of the water in my opinion. It's the weekend, go get a good burger and wings. Enjoy!

I was looking for a place to walk to, and stumbled across this…read more I had a burger, wings and fries. My brother had the chili bowl. It was a nice little dive bar and it was not that busy at 6:30 pm on a Friday night. My server was really outgoing even though she said it was a busy night. She had a good sense of humor and kept things lighthearted. The food was very good, and the burger was a good size. The wings were crispy and delicious. The fries were well prepared as well. Overall I enjoyed the food and the pleasant staff. I recommend this place.

Ambiance was very good. Customer Service 100%. Happy Hour menu was very reasonable. Also loved the…read moretransparency of the menu and the prices overall. With respect to he burger, would've appreciated IF french fries were included, even for a small premium vs order a FULL order ala carte. However, over, for the quality of the food, and the beer, prices, the happy hour is worth it. ALSO, I MUST admit, it's my 1st time visiting for HAPPY HOUR. I've visited this restaurant several times before for both brunch and dinner. BOTH are worth it. QUESTION for the OWNER. SINCE you're a BBQ Establishment...WHEN will you FINALLY introduce BEEF BEEF BRISKET to Aminales???? It's about time!!

We came here to see my husbands friends band play, and boy am I SO glad we did. I have nothing but…read moregood things to say. The ambiance and atmosphere here is out of this world. You get west coast mid century modern that feels cozy and hip. The band played from 3-5 which I admit I originally thought was weird. But quickly realized why. This place was created for three reasons: good food, vibes, and family fun. You look around the room and EVERYONE is having a great time. Someone's Grandpa and grandma are having a blast on the Dance floor, kids are laughing, and everyone eating and truly having a wonderful time. The food was SO SO SO good. My husband got the pastrami ribs and I wish I had taken a photo because HOT DAYUM they were fire. And the coolest part about this place is they don't accept tip. Instead there is a surcharge so all employees can have a livable wage and that's so appreciated and you can tell by the service. Everyone we encountered had a genuine smile on their face. For the owners- my husband and I weren't sure if we wanted children and have been going back and forth about it for so long... but being in a safe family environment where fun and good vibes and inclusivity is possible- it hit us like a ton of bricks. Thanks Animales. We will be sure to bring our family here for the years to come

Faye was wonderful! Great service, and she had really nice recommendations. Would absolutely…read morerecommend this place!

So fun sitting at the bar at Red Cow - it's like dinner and a show watching the bar tenders whip up…read moredrinks. The guys behind the bar were fun chatting with too. We started with Ahi Tuna Crisp appetizer - we substituted the cracker for cucumber. This twist makes it so fresh. The sauce is a bit tangy and avocado balances the tuna. So yummy! I opted for a cheeseburger - very good smash burger. I have had the Double Double in the past and that is probably my favorite burger with two smash burger patties, cheese and special sauce. Can't miss on the regular fries. Crispy and delicious!

Okay... hear me out. We are not vegan but one of my best friends is, and this place blew our…read moreminds!!! The burgers, sandwiches, fries, sauces were all delightful; so flavorful and thoughtfully put together. My boyfriend said his sandwich was one of the best sandwiches he has EVER HAD! Even if you're not vegan, this place is worth a stop - SERIOUSLY!! . The service was impeccable - water when we needed it and so attentive! The restaurant itself was so cute and fun and such nice bathrooms! You will not be disappointed if you try this!

Wow, I loved my burger. I didn't think anyone would be brave enough to make vegan juicy Lucy, but…read morethey did and it was tasty and messy just like I was hoping. The fries were fantastic! They are very fast and attentive at the beginning. But once I was served, I didn't get asked about a refill of my ice tea. That's my only improvement point for them. They are very nice and seem community oriented. I want to go back.

I left my daughters Dr appointment and saw this place was open! All I can say, is I'm impressed…read more First off, this is not a fast food burger; This is definitely restaurant quality. Second the worker here was extremely friendly and kind. A huge improvement to the vacant building it was, and a definitely needed asset to the neighborhood. I will be adding this to my regular stops and hope this place stays!

Great patio! We came by here around 4pm on a sunny afternoon for some burgers on the patio, and…read morethis place did not disappoint. The patio was fairly with constant turnover while we were there, the weather was great, and the service was A+! The inside definitely has a dark dive bar vibe, good for some occasions but not super family friendly, but we felt comfortable having a little one with us out on the patio. The food was delicious! We tried the "wings" (made of chicken thighs) and they gave regular wings a run for their money! You can do two flavors which is great, and they're very filling. We also got a burger and the special of the night, chopped cheese, and thought it was delicious. Great portions, we had a ton left to take home. The cocktail was delicious as well, will definitely try more when we come back next to hang out on the patio! Come check this place out!

The vibe is very pub-tastic. You will see decor that lets you know you are in a pub…read more There are a variety of drink options from beer on tap to cocktails. Parking was very easy. A parking lot in the back for guests. I orders the burger. The burger had a jam on it. The burger tasted very fresh.

THE Burger joint of St Paul. Get the jack Daniel's burger,…read moreyou won't regret it. Also a large selection of on tap beers. Will come again!

Lively place to go with friends, or someone special. Almost gives that regular college atmosphere,…read morethe waitresses were moving fast like NFL stars, placing orders and dropping food off to customers. Placed my order inside; took about 25 minutes but the food was good. Wasn't a fan of the ciabatta, wish it was a hoagie instead but the food tasted good!

What a great find! We were shopping at the pet store & I saw the Ironranger across the street &…read moreassuming that meant pasty's we went over to have lunch. We split the pasty & also a salad w/mixed greens, goat cheese, candied walnuts & the best pickled beets I've ever had. The pasty was very, very good but that salad was incredible. Loved it!

We had a big group on a hot summer evening. Since their patio was nicely shady we selected to sit…read moreoutside. The server did a great job handling the 10 of us. We started with some drinks. The Pimms Cup was good but the Rum punch was just OK. The menu had many tempting choices. We got some apps - the cheese curds were very good. The fried pickles were not my favorite. I ordered their porketta sandwich with bourbon sauce and it was excellent. It was not a traditional preparation but an even better version. Very juicy - I loved it. My wife got the pepparoni flatbread which was good but nothing special. Overall the group was very satisfied with our experience.

There needs to be an option for bonus stars for places like this. The entire menu looked amazing…read morebut the owner recommended the Philly for first-timers and he wasn't wrong! The Philly and fries were both amazing (they have fry sauce that was great too) plus peppers, pickles, and anything else you might need. Every staff member I interacted with was beyond nice, I think it's a family shop. Comfortable tables with plenty of seating and good music. Every meal comes with a free donut, and don't sleep on it as the donuts are killer! I can't wait to come back with some coworkers.

I was so excited to try our test kitchen. It was simple to order and the donut was wonderful!…read more The food otherwise was greasier than I would like, but it had a nice flavor. It was super fun that they had a topping bar - the kids loved it!