Bourbon Butcher is one of my favorite restaurants south of the river and a go-to spot for a great…read moremeal or an easy date night. If you live in the Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, or Farmington area, it's absolutely worth checking out. The food is consistently excellent, and the menu has a great variety, although I almost always end up ordering the barbecue because it's just that good. My favorite item by far is the smoked chicken wings with the dry rub--they're some of the best wings I've had anywhere. The ribs and brisket are also outstanding and never disappoint. The service can be a little hit or miss depending on the day, but the quality of the food keeps us coming back. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, whether you're grabbing a seat at the bar, settling into one of the comfortable booths, or enjoying the patio on a warm summer evening. It's great to have a restaurant of this quality so close to home instead of always heading into Minneapolis or St. Paul. We've been back many times and will continue to be regulars. Highly recommended!

Food and service medium! No obvious management around and it showed! Although the atmosphere was…read morepleasant the music was simply to load!

Awesome service and amazing food. A must is the pot roast grilled cheese sandwich and the spaghettiread more

Ordered some pizzas for the Super Bowl and was happy I did! They have many flavors to choose from…read moreor create your own - It's all customizable. My go to is a Sicilian pizza which is salty, slightly spicy and full of meat. The toppings steal the show for this pizza. The crust is crispy around the edges but the center needs a little help to hold up all the toppings. If you aren't into pizza they have a lot of other options on their menu. You won't be disappointed!

We finally tried SALA Thai after hearing good reviews from locals - but the restaurant is in…read moreLakeville so I'm skeptical of any rave reviews for Thai south of the river. The reviews are valid! It is a tiny place in a strip mall (by Cub and Little Caesars) so ambience is not why you come here. The menu had many authentic Thai dishes, including papaya salad, tom kha gai soup, tom yum soup, and lots of curries and noodle dishes along with favorite Thai starters like spring rolls, egg rolls, chicken satay and gyoza. I went with a coconut curry dish, like a Tom Kha Gai with noodles, and husband got the Pad Thai. Service was fast and the spice level was great. We both ordered medium which was a true medium heat. Non spice fans will want to go with mild. My dish came with a side of pickled papaya - bonus!! I am looking forward to trying more dishes! Again note that it is in a strip mall so take out would probably be a great option. They do not have a liquor license but I will be back for the food.

We were looking for some variety and to try somewhere different than our usual go-to, so we checked…read moreout SALA Thai Kitchen! Located in a strip mall, there was plenty of parking available. The space itself is quaint, and minimally decorated with some generic artwork and tables. It's pretty obvious that this spot is primarily for takeout, but we had great service eating in. We ordered the special egg rolls and fried dumplings! Both were served incredibly hot, which was great, except we had to be a bit patient before diving in. I had the Panang Curry, which was fresh, had a medium heat to it, and included a great serving of chicken and veggies. I wish it was a bit thicker, but that's mostly a personal preference. We will definitely keep this spot on our list for future takeout opportunities!

Bricksworth Beer Co. is definitely worth a visit! The Detroit-style pizza was absolutely…read moredelicious--crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor (the pepperoni and peppers were outstanding). They also had a great selection of beers, so there was something for every taste. If you're in Minneapolis and looking for excellent pizza and craft beer, this is a must-stop! Very close proximity to Target Field, Home of the Twins, which was turn key when I was looking for a postgame bite and beverage! Also, the cherry on top was the bartender being extra friendly and even charging my cell phone for me, because the battery was dead. That came in clutch, so I could order my Uber.

It was a week day 1:30-2:30, not hoping yet but I suspect it will later…read more Its a comfortable cool place to hangout with friends, coworkers. Tons of space to accommodate large groups The citrus cranberry salad was perfectly dressed with just the right amount of fixings for each bite taken. Beers were delicious- service awesome!! May just have to come here after work!

We stopped by Buffalo Tap today for the first time because I wanted to try their famous bison…read moreburger, and I'm glad we did. Right from the start, the service was excellent. We were seated immediately, and our drinks came out quickly. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. We started with the cheese curds, and they were delicious. My bison burger was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and definitely lived up to the hype. I really enjoyed it. My friend wasn't as impressed with his burger, but that's just his opinion. The only downside was the number of flies. I understand it's summertime and that can be hard to control, but it was noticeable enough to take away from the experience a bit. Overall, the great service and tasty food made it a place I'd come back to. Hopefully the fly situation improves because everything else was really enjoyable.

Stopped in for a few beers before heading to a concert at the mystic lake amphitheater…read more The Kentucky bourbon on tap is one of the best beers I've ever had! Highly recommend Easy to get to, right off highway 13. Spacious parking lot.

My son and I were out shopping and there is a Facebook marketplace online coupon for buy 1 get one…read morefree Butter Chicken or Tiki bowl. It was 12:15 on black Friday and Noone else was here. Should have been a sign. I showed cashier coupon on my phone. No expiration date anywhere. She calls her manager to see if she can take it. The answer was no! Huh? She said we could order $9.99 lunch. We would have probably ordered more, but I said to her. "You would turn down business?" We then walked out. Never to return! I predict they will close soon. They do not honor their Facebook marketplace ad. I said they need to take it down then.https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bi8J6gFpG/

Had to wait 1.5 hour total after ordering the pizza and after getting the pizza the first time with…read morechicken instead of paneer. We had to wait another 20 minutes. Was not a good experience. Had to reheat the first pizza since it was cold by the time we got home

Spice Village truly delivers one of the best Indian dining experiences in Minnesota. Every dish is…read morepacked with authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and just the right balance of spices. The biryanis are incredibly aromatic, the curries are rich and flavorful, and the South Indian specialties taste just like homemade food. The restaurant is clean, spacious, and welcoming, and the staff is friendly and attentive.

I think this might be the best Butter Chicken I've ever had. Overall, this place is fantastic. My…read moreactual rating would be 4.5 out of 5, but I couldn't justify taking away a full star, so I'm rounding up to five since Yelp still doesn't allow half stars. I'm not sure how we didn't find out about this place until almost a year after it opened. Apparently, they've been around since July 2025. The interior of the restaurant looks clean and nice. I already want to go back to dine-in sometime and I'm interested in their weekend buffet. We ordered takeout on a Tuesday for dinner and chose Medium spice for everything. I got the Butter Chicken, and I think it was the best Butter Chicken I've ever had. For the price, I was hoping the portion would be just slightly larger, but taste-wise, it was absolutely amazing. We also ordered the Wet Chicken 65 and really enjoyed that as well. The portion size was pretty decent for this. I would order it again, but I'm also very interested in trying the Chicken 555 next time. My wife got the Szechuan Noodles with Chicken and liked them. I tried some and liked them too. The noodles come in a great sized portion. My Butter Chicken came with rice, but I had to order Garlic Naan separately for an extra $4.50. The Garlic Naan was fantastic, but I was disappointed by how little came with the order for almost $5. Next time, I would be tempted to order two, but then the price starts increasing pretty dramatically. Basically, if you're ordering more than one curry style dish, you'll probably need multiple orders of Garlic Naan unless you're fine eating everything with rice or on its own. During the week, it seems like the restaurant doesn't open until 5 pm. I get it... it's probably slow between lunch hour and 5pm. But it was a little frustrating because we like to pick up takeout shortly after work. When I tried placing the order around 4:45, the earliest available pickup time wasn't until 5:30pm. I really wish they allowed customers to schedule online orders for pickup at 5pm or even 5:15. They do not charge a service fee, which is a big deal for restaurants in 2026. There was no credit card fee either. That also contributed to why I rounded the rating up to five stars. Overall, I would definitely recommend trying this place. It will likely become our new regular Indian unless we want to eat earlier and don't want to wait until 5:30. I wish the Garlic Naan portion was larger, and that the Butter Chicken came with a little more food for the price, but the food is still fantastic.

There was no one else eating when I went but the fish and fries were made to order so they came out…read morefresh and hot. I would recommend dining in so you get to experience it right out of the fryer. The best part of the meal was definitely the breading on the fish. It was crispy and airy with each bite and the coating was evenly distributed. They do give you an option for standard fries or waffle, so I thought I would try out the waffle. I would go with standard fries next time since I do not think that the waffle made that much of a difference. The side of coleslaw was good. No notes.

Really fantastic, well-cared-for little restaurant. Other reviews mentioned limited seating and…read morethat's true, but we didn't have any issues since we went on a Wednesday night. We had the clams, waffle fries, regular fries, cod, and halibut. I basically have no complaints about anything. We also had the tartar sauce and MN sauce. If I were to go again, I would just get the waffle fries. They are better than the regular fries. The MN sauce was a nice change in flavor, but the real star of the show is the tartar sauce, and that is what we used the most. The fish was great. The batter was amazing and it wasn't overly battered. My wife and I both agreed that the halibut is probably not worth the extra cost. When we go again, we will likely just get cod, or maybe walleye. Service was nice. It seems to be a family-owned restaurant and they seem to run it well. Overall, this is really just an amazing place. It is very expensive, but I was expecting that for fish so I was mentally prepared. I believe we spent about $50 for everything, which is definitely a pretty penny, but again we were prepared and knew the halibut was a premium. I would highly recommend checking them out. I am planning to go back!