Embracing my Swedish/ Norwegian side checking out the lovely town ofLindström today. Well known as…read morethe town with the teapot water tower just north of Forest Lake. Along with a tasty lunch in Chisago. @thenorthernlaketavern wrapped up our visit with a tasty lunch. We enjoyed the chicken and garlic flatbread, and a mushroom Swiss burger with tots. Uffdah what a fun day! Hoping everyone can find some Hygge in your days.

Food was not great and the service was terrible. We waited 2 hours for our food and then they…read morescrewed up an order. A few of the servers were not very friendly. We will find another place next time.

We had a really nice dinner there. My wife had the pulled pork Mac and cheese and u had a pulled…read morepork Cuban. They have a huge smoker out front and you can tell it gets good use as the meat has a nice smoke to it. They also have a huge outdoor area where we could take our dog, so that was nice. This was an unexpected good stop after a day of travel.

Gonna have to downgrade from my previous 5-star review. We had been to Smokey's numerous times over…read morethe past several years and have always been impressed. Not this time. We stopped in with family recently and the food was just so-so. I and another member of our party ordered the beef brisket. The meat was dry as a popcorn fart. Was it left over from the previous day and re-heated? All I know is that Texas brisket should be moist and melt-in-your-mouth. This was like shoe leather. I had to slather it with BBQ sauce to make it palatable. I could only choke down about a third of it, and I gave up. The only redeeming value was the service was good that day, and they still have a decent beer selection. Smokey's, you be slidin'.

The walleye sandwich came recommended The server carried…read moreone past me that looked good My walleye sandwich was even better than I was hoping I'd like to return

Love this place we stumbled upon when looking for a restaurant on water not in Tonka - better feel…read morethan Tonka places in that it's less crowded and prefect blend of varied menu, casual, overlooking water, plenty of tvs inside for game watching, and delicious food and beverages! We will return!

New favorite place. Glad we found it. We like to sit outside because it's too loud inside, unless…read morein the dining room. Staff has been friendly and attentive each time. We get the cheese curds everytime. I think the jumbo tater kegs could use a little more flavor or maybe cheese in the inside as well but the rest of my family loves them. Burgers and wings are tasty. Sauces flavors are on point. So far this is our favorite Prime Rib spot to dine. (The other being Nelson's in Clear Water, MN)

This spot was recommended to us so we had to go check it out for our date night. It was slow for a…read moreTuesday night and our food was served fairly quickly. Server was prompt and accommodating. The food was super delicious! I had the buffalo chicken wrap with a side salad and my husband had the Jameson's Irish Whiskey Burger. Both items were packed with flavor, juicy and just amazing! Glad we stopped by.... we'll definitely come again! Go check them out and try for yourself - you won't be disappointed.

Stopped in for a beverage... was greeted warmly and offered a table in the dining room or bar-side…read more I enjoy hijacking the TouchTunes so opted for the bar. Nice ambiance and good beer selection. Beer was cold and tasted as it should. Added steak bites and was pleasantly surprised. Tender, cooked perfectly -garnished with two sauces and onion strings. Will definitely return- menu selections are fantastic.

Reuben was overcooked. Corned beef was shredded and more resembled crispified leftovers more fit…read morefor hash than a sandwich. Fries were fine for what they are. Kid ordered the Cajun pasta. It's not a large portion for 24 bucks. And while the server didn't think it was overly spicy, it was more like hot Cheetos. Hot for the sake of hot and definitely not good for some tastes. One more chicken pasta, a side salad, and soup....add four drinks and the total came to $120 after the requisite credit card fee. After all this.....it's taken me 5 years of living in the are to try this place. It's gonna be another 5 years to try it again.

Neat little place with a casual vibe and fun atmosphere. We were there for drinks and they had a…read morewide selection of beers and drinks. There was live music that afternoon and it was a very enjoyable experience. You order at the bar. There was a small market area with a variety of items. Will come again to try their food!

Saturday I set out for a short brewery trek of three breweries... I was excited to visit my 363rd,…read more4th and 365th breweries! Quite the array my palate experienced! The first brewery.... fine, just fine, nothing great. The last brewery? Off the charts... fantastic!! Balsam Lake? Yikes..... I arrived to a full patio and quite the busy inside. Good omen, right? Once I began tasting through my flight... two words came to mind...not sure if they're correct or... but they were... Tourist Trap....? I built a flight of four, four styles I commonly order, so I'm familiar with them and they're preferred. My flight consisted of #3 Angler's Amber, #7 Stump Bay Stout, #17 Marges Doppleganger Doppelbock & #18 Haugen All The Honey. The Honey beer was delicious and was he only one I could stomach to want to finish. The Angler's Amber? WHAT is that, is that a Bitter Amber? That is NOT a style....for good reason! This beer I could only take three sips of... in disbelief that it was that bad! The stout and doppelbock....just not good. Three days later and I'm still at a loss for words to describe what my palate was dealing with? Being to nearly 400 breweries I wouldn't consider myself a slouch, nor definitely an expert but when three of four beers are unpalatable... it's not me... it's the beer. Such a disappointing experience. Getting the $16.00 tab for what I considered awful beer sure didn't help ease the unfulfilling feeling. Maybe I should have opted for the Boysenberry Blonde that I debated and a beertender said was her current go-to? This brewery is three years old so...maybe they're still working kinks out? New brewer? I may have to peruse untappd for other beer ratings but at this juncture I wouldn't go back, just bummed out by the experience as a whole.

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.

Hayes' pub reminds me of some of my favorite pubs in Ireland. It's authentic. I don't go in there…read moreall that often, but when I do, I tell the owner I want the usual, and he pours me an Irish Stout.

The staff is rude and the building is dirty! There is a short huskie woman who works there that is…read moreso unfriendly to anyone but the locals. We are from Mpls and my husband enjoys craft beer, while I enjoy ciders. When I asked this woman if she had anything besides beer, she got really snarky and said "this is a brewery" I've been to plenty of breweries which offer ciders and seltzers. This place is like all the others but with crappy service, dirty tablees and forgetable beer.

Stopped in here while staying at the nearby Hilton for a convention and would be happy to go back…read morefor a quick casual bite to eat when downtown. Being a British pub I had to try the fish and chips, and they did not disappoint. Rich and flavorful, crispy and nicely cooked. My only real pause on coming here more often would just be the price. It's decorated with various flags and had a wall of flat panels showing soccer games - this was during the World Cup so that made sense. The space is a lot more open than in most pubs I've been to, but I don't consider that a bad thing at all.

Ate rooftop next to the Bocce/Lawn Bowling. Beautiful place for a sunset…read more Cornish Pasty - a pastry filled with steak, gravy, onion, and other vegetables. Delicious and came with fries, also delicious. Fish and chips - the one is honestly enough for $21, I understand $28 seems high for a meal but you're getting a crazy amount of food if you go for it. Delicious, nice white fish comes with an above average tartar and lemon, and the same delicious fries. Good UK options on tap including Old Speckled Hen which tastes like a British accent and they have a better than average pour of Guinness. Just one block outside of the Skyway so you know, they do have a second floor... Just saying, Skyway beckons.