Shakopee Bowl

Great place for lunch. Bar area has a great view of a large curling area which is pretty cool and…read morevery Minnesotan. Had the Prime Rib French Dip and the house made tater tots. Pretty solid.

I've been to this location a couple of times while visiting a friend in Chaska, and honestly,…read morethat's probably the only reason I'd come back. Every time I leave Crooked Pint, I just end up feeling... unsatisfied. It's not bad, but the food always seems to be missing that extra kick of flavor. On my most recent visit, I ordered the Mad Pepper Juicy Lucy, expecting something spicy but instead, it was completely mild and kind of bland. To make matters worse, the service was pretty slow and our server didn't seem very attentive. If you're just looking to grab a drink and maybe an appetizer during happy hour, it's fine for that. But if you're after a meal that really hits the spot, I'd say there are better options nearby.

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Turtle's Bar & Grill

3.9(136 reviews)

3.8 mi

Ventured here for lunch and it was a nice day out. The interior is pretty dark and divebar like. We…read moreshould have sat outside, but we decided to be inside. They had some nice lunch specials but none of them caught my eye so I had the chicken taco pizza. It tasted fresh and that's exactly what I needed. It was served with sour cream and salsa and topped with lettuce, tomato and olives. The other 2 in my group got the lunch walleye sandwich with chips and the avocado chicken sandwich (she normally always gets a burger). They both said it was ok. I was the happiest with mine. We also shared onion rings and they were decent.

I had read the Chicken Parm was good and luckily I paid attention! I did ask for extra sauce and…read morethere was p l e n t y especially for the pasta underneath. The sauce was rich and flavorful, the chicken cutlet crunchy on the outside, moist and yummy on the inside. There was lots of gooey, melted parmesan cheese. So good. The garlic "toast" was disappointing. It was spongy, soft, and had zero flavor. I couldn't even save it by scooping up sauce because the spongy texture was off-putting. This entree comes with a side garden salad and I ordered the blue cheese dressing. The dressing tasted like mayo with no hint of blue cheese. On my third bite, I uncovered a dead, slimy, rotten piece of arugula and that did it for the salad. Ugh. I definitely recommend the Chicken Parm. Maybe after this they'll tighten up their salad greens and wrap the toast separately from the entree.

Sitting at the bar

Black slimy arugula.

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Fantasy Garage

5.0(3 reviews)

4.4 mi

It's amazing free booze free food great tvs! I'll definitely go back. Great waitstaff friendly host.read more

Awesome place for weekend drinking and sports watching...needs more bathrooms. The owner can be…read moresurly but as he drinks more, he gets more mellow

Only downside is the Michigan-themed interior

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Northern Taphouse

4.4(233 reviews)

16.4 mi

Excellent service. We arrived at 2pm and the staff was able to quickly seat a table of…read moreten....without reservation. The Tap house was moderately busy and the atmosphere was inviting. We took a few minutes to order as the age range of our group was 12-73 years of age. The waitress was kind, and patient as we ordered. After ordering the food came quickly. We had a variety off the menu ranging from Salad to rice bowels and three different types of burgers. The Food and service was excellent! The manager came and asked how the meal was and was very pleasant. Prices were reasonable and portions were huge. I highly recommend this establishment and we will come back again.

Although this is my second visit to Northern Taphouse, my last visit was over ten years ago. I…read morehave to say that I was impressed. The atmosphere is bright, cheery, and enthusiastic -- although perhaps a bit loud. But then again, it's a sports bar with more televisions than Best Buy. The service was extremely friendly, professional, and competent. All of the waitstaff were hard working and very attentive. Our waitress can around often to bring pop refills and to check on us. The food was typical sports bar faire, but well done. We did not go for the July Bloody Mary of the month ($30!) (see photos), which came with more food than a full day's outing at the Minnesota State Fair. Instead, my wife had been and the Jumbo Bacon Cheddar Chive Tots ($13), which were filling and tasty. The tots were stuffed with bacon, cheddar cheese and chive, and served with aioli. I had the Traditional Bone-in Wings ($16.50) with two sauces - sweet chili, and sticky garlic gochujang. Although both were flavorful, my personal preference was for the sweet chili. All of the wings were juicy and cooked well. I also upgraded to a very large portion of beer battered fries, which were shoe-strong fries. They were cooked well - not greasy or overcooked and very tasty. Overall, it was a very enjoyable meal.

Bar area wide shot

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212 Tavern

4.7(3 reviews)

9.9 mi

Great little bar walking distance from a friend's home meant I could have that 2nd drink offered to…read moreme. The house margarita was delicious and refreshing with a natural in house made mix with what seemed like simple syrup and lime juice. The horduerves aren't super special and a little overpriced for what they ate, I thought. I would have expected a larger volume for the price. Pool table, a few tables, bar stools around bar and a digital juke box you can pour your credit card into to change the whole vibe of the place

Great little bar all newly updated. Offering a descent…read moretraditional bar food menu, full bar and PUL TABS! It's in the heart of old town Cologne in a vintage saloon building. Plenty of bar seating and private tables. Fun decor- think "clean dive bar"- I don't even want to say "dive" because even though it's a traditional bar scene style, it's CLEAN, fresh and a few steps above par. Our bartender was a complete sweetheart. Great service and company.

Order at the bar

Tequila and something else...a little lime and honey I think

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Johan's Sports Bar and Grill

4.4(49 reviews)

13.2 mi

Fast and friendly service! The sandwich was delicious and another review mentioning the chive fries…read morewas spot on, worth the upgrade with the ranch sauce to go with!

We stumbled on this place due to other places near by being closed. This a little local gem. Food,…read moredrinks, and prices were all great. Apparently we weren't the only ones that felt this way due to how busy it was. Ambiance was clean and cozy. We really were pleasantly surprised and will make sure we come back when in the area. Also a great play list of music in the background without being too loud.

Front door from dining room area

Ordered for take out, chicken Alfredo pizza, takeout option was quick and so delicious!

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Bar area

Andy's Sports Bar & Grill

4.1(32 reviews)

53.3 mi

The service was great, we came right when it opened but the bar filled up quickly! There is tons of…read morestreet parking with handicap parking right outside the back door, which has a ramp into the building for easier access! The bathrooms have multi stalls and were spacious. For being a typical dive bar, they have a working fireplace in the corner to keep it a cozy atmosphere for Minnesota Winters!

The staff is rude. Food is not great, been pretty dirty every time I've been here too.read more

Fireplace!

Street parking!

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Moe's Char House

3.5(18 reviews)

7.4 mi

Good food, great service and nice owners happy hour deals, meat raffles on Wednesdaysread more

I was just driving by and decided to stop, glad I did! Great food, service and atmosphere. I…read morewould highly recommend.

Prairie Dusted and Moe's style wings.

Carroty cake was definitely sharable and everything you would have wanted it to be

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Butter cake...omg this was amazing. I could have done without the whipped cream on top

Bashers Sports Bar and Grill

4.2(5 reviews)

35.2 mi

The food was really good prices are right on. But service was slow. They did not have any beer that…read moreI wanted. The place is very loud, for only being half full. The place has parking, but again beer selection is limited, and service is slow. Food was good and was served hot!

If you like friendliness then this is a fine place to visit. The owners and staff are approachable…read moreand kind. I had ordered a burger and something went wrong with the computer and it was delayed. I hardly noticed when the bartender realized there was an error and immediately took care to get the order completed. I had no complaints but when the owners found out about the delay the were concerned enough to insist on a complimentary drink. I've been back two more times and each time the food has been excellent. Oh by the way, being from Indiana I'm rather particular about my biscuits and gravy but now I believe you can find me at Bashers each Saturday Morning indulging in the owners wonderful rendition of this classic midwestern delight.

Country Club Lanes

4.7(12 reviews)

9.9 mi

So much fun cosmic bowling on Saturday morning! People here could not be more friendly or…read moreaccommodating. It's clean and well kept with food and drinks available. Great atmosphere. We had a great time!

This a great old school bowling alley. It is literally unchanged from the 1960s. Check out the…read moreclassic wood seating! They don't make them like this anymore. The staff is super and will get you set up. An hour and a half of bowling is $12. This includes the shoe rental and a juice box or fountain drink. How can you beat that? They also have a full bar and beer. It's a great place to bowl, young or old.

Entrance

Classic wood seating

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Kristine K.

5 years ago

I went here for a ladies night out and watched Pop Rocks band. Prior to the show I spoke with the owner who was extremely helpful. The night of the show all the staff was friendly and the service was great! The owner checked on our group during the show- So nice! At the end of the evening Uber and Lyft were nowhere to be found. The owner called a cab company for some of our group; and gave us some bottled waters on our way out! Highly recommend this establishment!!! thank you for an amazing night out!!! read more

Shawn C.

5 years ago

Great place! We have only been to Shakopee Bowl twice now but this will become one of our favorite places to go. Our bartender Jeff which we have been fortunate to have both times is AMAZING! Great service and friendly. read more

Nathan H.

5 years ago

This place had amazing service with a large amount of things to do, such as a good restaurant, a lot of bowling lanes, ice cream station and many games read more

Myla J H.

4 years ago

Everything is except for the owner. The owner is horribly rude, but the rest of staff are great!!!

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