I popped into Off the Rails a handful of times during the summer of 2025 because the location was convenient. Parking is street-only. It's usually not hard to find a spot but be prepared to walk a block or two if it's a busy day. I prefer their patio when it's open, but their indoor dining is a nice vibe too. I was originally lured in by their happy hour. The rail drinks are ridiculously cheap, but honestly, their regular cocktails are worth ordering instead. I'm a loyal blueberry margarita fan, but in the summer they bust out a blueberry mojito--only when the mint is in season. Trust me, if it's available, get it. As for food, I can be a bit of a mac-and-cheese snob, but the bang bang mac is pretty solid. Not life-changing, not anything special, but I've ordered it more than once, which says something. The French onion soup, however? Let's just say I will not be revisiting that journey. I love French onion soup, but this one and I did not spiritually align. Service is fine--slower when it's packed (shocking, I know). But everyone is friendly. Overall, Off the Rails is a good stop if you're already in the neighborhood. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but if you're nearby and hungry, it gets the job done. read more

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Stoped by this weekend for a pre-concert bite. So glad we did! We had chicken strips and some cheese curds, with a few beers and few games of darts. Literally cannot go wrong! It was a busy spot as it got closer to the concert. I think there was an event in town as well that drew a lot of people, but we enjoyed it! A fun spot and would definitely return read more

Off The Rails - Chicken tenders and cheese curds - Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We arrived tired and worn out at our hotel after a 10-hour drive and were just looking for something close to have a bite to eat before retiring for the day. We got lucky here. Great food, nice cocktail and beer selection, decent service and reasonable prices. What more could you ask for? Well, one of our salads was missing some of the ingredients listed in the description, but our server quickly brought it out to us. Since the weather was nice, we sat out on the patio, people watching since there is a small park across the street. It's worth a visit in my opinion. read more

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Had some drinks at the bar prior to a show at the Armory. Great location. They have patio seating as well as seating options inside. We originally sat a high top table inside and waited a few mins with no server approaching us so when spots at the bar opened up, we moved right over. The bartenders were friendly and attentive and my strawberry mule was delish. read more

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Came here pretty toasted after a Vikings game, it was pretty packed but the bartenders are well prepared for that and I got what I needed when I ordered it, so no complaints on that front. We ordered food that came out at a decent time but I must confess, I don't recall eating any of it haha. It's a standard sort of bar, nothing special about it, clean enough.. good flow. The only thing that stinks is the bathroom situation, I think that there are only a few stalls in there (or maybe one?), I don't know, I was advised that my luck would be better hitting up a porto potty outside, so that is exactly what I did. Perfect for right after the game! read more

We came to off the rails prior to a show at the armory next door as it came highly recommended. Upon walking in the entire establishment is seat yourself and then a server comes to you with drink and food menus. We ordered the birria tacos to share because I was super hungry and it was a very large portion. One taco is huge and I ate maybe half and was super full. The tacos have seasoned beef roast and short ribs, slow roasted in a rich adobe sauce. 3 tacos built with onions, cilantro and chihuahua cheese. Fried to perfection in a 6' corn tortilla and served with consume for dipping. All for only $12.95 which is a bargain! The inside is very industrial almost reminds me of a brewery. read more

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Super close to US Bank stadium for a pint and bite before your event. Ordered some sliders, burger, and fry basket to share with the table. It was bustling before the Paul McCartney concert, and prices are reasonable, considering how expensive the area in front of the stadium was charging. I didn't see how much drinks or food at the Long house was, but I the Off The Rails was better. Service was friendly and quick considering how busy it was. read more

Not great, Bob! Only makes sense to go to Off the Rails if you're right there for an event and don't mind if it takes a while. Service is inattentive at best. Apps are mediocre, though the burgers looked better. I don't mind that they host acoustic singers on their little patio, but the rest of the place feels Cowboy Jack's Lite. read more

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It was late and they were the only place open for food for blocks. The bartender was very personable. He recommended the double burger. It was a really great burger and an unexpected find. Just flew in and did a yelp search near my hotel. That burger is a definite redo! If you are in the area you should give it a try. They also have a decent selection of tap beers! read more

Good food, friendly staff. My only complaint was the chili I had with the grilled cheese lunch special was lukewarm. read more

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Sat here for 10 min, finally got service and waiting another 15 min for our simple beers then nothing...went to the bar to see if service was quicker, gave it another 5 min and left. Closest place to stadium and venues but horrible horrible service. read more

We were seated right away with many empty tables. Fifteen minutes later no one had said boo to us while others who came in were attended to immediately. I approached the person who seated us and asked if he would get our waitress. We saw him speak with a waitress and she looked over. Five minutes later she had still not come to our table. I cannot comment on the food and drinks because we left before anyone approached us. We spoke to another waitress on the way out and she seemed surprised that we hadn't been served even though she ha walked by our table several times. This place is new, but that is no excuse for such poor service. read more

Cheese Burger And Wings Were Great Fries Were Also Good Service Was Good Music Was Great

This was my first time in this establishment. And was invited for a work happy hour. As you approach the establishment you will see a large area of umbrellas along with a bar done I'm a modern open concept. The bar was well lit and not hot inside. The beer was ice cold and lthe food was delicious. The service was second to none and made sure we had a great time.. read more

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I went there a few weeks ago and I loved the shrimp they had there for an appetizer and then I tried their blackberry burger which didn't really taste like blackberry but it was still good nonetheless. Ambiance was nice too. read more

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Honestly, I didn't love this place the first time I visited in 2023. Things took a positive turn in the summer of 2024. Great drinks, that are well priced and even a bit creative. Served quickly and efficiently with an amazing view of the stadium as well as downtown East's coolest park. The vibe is great on a nice day either way a great outdoor patio. The food is solid .. sliders and fried cheese curds. Love the sandwiches also. Yes, it's basic and delicious . Servers are pleasant and a bit slow. Great place to park before a giants game or a concert. read more

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Stopped in here for lunch since most of the stores and food stands in the skyway near Wells Fargo buildings are closed. First, the barmaid served me in a booth. Great attention and service. Made me feel welcome. Menu was burgers, salads, soup of the day (chili) and sandwiches. Not much in selection and wasn't in a burger mood. Selected the club sandwich on a toasted bread. Came with potato chips. Fries were an additional $1.50 more. Have to say the club sandwich was one of the better clubs I've had in a long time. Good amount of meats and bacon slices. I loved my sandwich. Chips were ok but I don't do many chips anymore. Will have to try them again one day. read more

Was great overall. Came on a busy day so it was a bit slow. I came on another day closer to night and the menu is significantly reduced. Not worth going with the menu they offer late night. read more

Had the Bang Bang Shrimp and...it was missing a Bang. I ordered this dish thinking it would be spicy, given the name. The shrimp were cooked right and the batter was crispy but it lacked the spicy part. Maybe because it's downtown and the patrons are mostly non-spicy food consumers, but it lacked that kick I was hoping for. It came with some celery, wilted (probably 3 day old) pieces. As I picked up the rubbery pieces they just felt as if they were cut a few days ago and left out on the cutting table. The blue cheese dip was too watery as well. It didn't have the chunks I'm used to having in it. Maybe a second time will better. read more

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This was quaint little spot tucked away in Minneapolis that we stumbled upon. Very nice ambiance, bartender was a really sweet older lady taking care of the bar patrons and everyone in the dining room. Drinks were really good and the tator tots were crispy and tasty. In fact we ate them so fast I didn't get a picture. The visit was short for us because we had to pick up our son as he was there for a football combine. Wish we could have stayed longer the music was good also. read more

Avoid this establishment at all costs. Do you like asking for a wet rag to clean your dirty table because nobody will acknowledge your group? Do you like waiting 45 minutes for a server to ask what you want to drink? Do you like drinking $8 beers out of a plastic cup? If so, then come on down to Off the Rails! This place is a disaster. The ambiance is sub par, several dirty tables that haven't been bussed, you're practically dining at frat house. Our "server" looked like she just got off a 3 day bender and was completely confused as to what her job task entailed. The table next to us had the same issues and both parties agreed this place is a circus. Long story short: don't go here. read more

Not fully staffed for the lunch hour. Never received drinks, waited too long for food and needed to take it to-go.

I've frequently walked pass Off The Rails as it went from an empty space below an apartment complex and built up into a restaurant. After learning that it opened, my bf and I decided to swing by to check it out and were pleasantly surprised by how good it was on day 2. My steak salad came with almost a full steak and the citrus balsamic was lightly fruity. I opted for no cheese so it felt like the salad was missing something but that's my own ordering. Something like a crouton or nuts to add a bit of crunch would be perfect. The patty melt was to die for.. The bread was crispy from the grill but soft to bite into and the star of the show was the jalapeño jam. It was tangy with a little kick and just slightly sweet. Even the fries were well cooked. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Happy to have a neighborhood spot open and running after covid so there's that big plus! Birria Tacos were awesome and the adobe dipping sauce is amazing. (2 pictured, 1 already housed) The burger was good but will try again, love the pup friendly atmosphere! read more

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If a customer orders something your out of, have the server tell them. Don't just leave it out. This should obvious. Also, the kitchen told the server that they did not smash the 1/2 pound burgers, so I ordered one. It was smashed. It was about 3x the diameter of the bun. I sent it back but they're probably going to spit in it. read more

It a decent place to go if you need food, but not anything that will blow your mind. The staff have always been incredibly nice and the space itself is conducive for groups. I would definitely go back again to try more. read more

I caught happy hour on a Saturday. Nice place with a friendly staff and good food. The best part was the owner's dog, Guinness. He is extremely friendly and well behaved. read more

Good for drinks but I just witnessed a cook leave the public restroom WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AND GO BACK TO THE KITCHEN! DO NOT ORDER FOOD FROM HERE! DRINKS ONLY. I am literally disgusted by what I just witnessed and the other staff members laughing around it. To any management there, you should do better. read more

I love going to this place before an event at US Bank Stadium! The atmosphere is amazingly upbeat and energetic! Staff is so friendly and helpful, and the whole experience is such a great vibe. Definitely recommend!!! read more

Waited over 2 hours for our food. Prime location in downtown Minneapolis on a Saturday night and they were completely understaffed and unaware that there was a large event at US Bank stadium. Waitress was inattentive. Bathroom ran out of soap and paper towels. Food was decent. read more

Good service, good atmosphere, the menu looked so bomb wish I could of ordered everything lol. But the birria tacos were to DIE for!!!

the food was just ok and definitely not worth the extremely long wait. 3 of our orders came out wrong. another order was forgotten about (clearly!) and came out 15 minutes after everyone else's. just an apology from the waitress blaming the kitchen staff. no offer to comp the late meal or anything. left disappointed and won't return. read more

Recently went to off the rails! What a fun atmosphere. Had an amazing server named Ria who had such an amazing personality. Couldn't recommend a better waitress. If you go their I definitely recommend asking for her! read more

The food was mediocre, the mixed drinks were 90% ice and the prices were excessive for what you get.

avoid this place at all cost! terrible customer service. we sat at our table for 35 minutes and no one came to serve us. we were completely ignored and ended up walking out . I give this place zero stars. very disappointed read more