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    Merna Tap

    4.1 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    $6.95 4 piece Chicken dinner what a deal!
    Darrell S.

    New ownership has made some updates to the building and menu that have been welcome and needed. Cheeseburgers are still great and the daily specials are still pretty much the same but kicked up. The Tuesday night fried chicken is one of my favorites as the seasoning on the chicken rocks. Friday night walleye excellent light batter is also a great deal. Sunday tacos bring it as well with excellent beer prices. Also usually have chili and soups side salads coleslaw. Friendly service and patrons make it worth the drive out.

    Double cheeseburger with American cheese, onion rings and buffalo wings. Delicious, artery clogging goodness!

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    1 year ago

    Great food!!! The staff are very friendly and make you feel at home. Weekly lunch specials that are amazing and fried fish on Friday nights.

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    2 years ago

    Slow service , prices to high for quality of food , rude employees , not worth the drive for sure . NO STARS

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    Hey Susan…so sorry you had a bad experience.

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    Great service, burgers were good. Laid back atmosphere, another customer brought their dog who seemed to have his own favorite bar stool.

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    14 years ago

    I've never eaten there but I often stop with a large group of cyclists and we always get great service for drinks.

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    14 years ago

    Great bar, great burgers and daily specials. My favorite is the Merna Combine (grilled chicken breast, bacon, bbq sauce, on bun).

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    The Tuesday night fried chicken is one of my favorites as the seasoning on the chicken rocks.

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    Cool Oberon license plate.

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    Back bar

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