There's a reason that many people call this the best meat raffle in Minnesota. I love a good meat…read moreraffle, even though I'm a vegetarian. It's fun to play and I just give the prizes to one of my friends. The Jenkins VFW meat raffle truly is one of the best out there. For starters, all the meat comes from the butcher in Emily, Minnesota, which I have been assured is the best out there. I don't know. I don't eat meat. This meat raffle has a very precise set of rules. You have to buy the tickets at the right time. You have to line up in the order the numbers are called. And above all else, you are not allowed to touch the meat. I repeat, do not touch the meat. They will wrap it up in a bag for you after you claim it and when you bring it back to your table then you can touch it if you still choose. One of the really cool things about this meat raffle is that they do it in multiple rounds. The first couple rounds are packs of meat worth seven dollars. The next is $10. And then it escalates to $15. Regardless of the value of the meat, each ticket is still only one dollar. It's a ton of fun. The the bar is spacious. They have both live and video pool tabs to play in between rounds of the meat raffle. This is just such an awesome place to hang out. The weight staff is excellent and super friendly. They have a decent selection of beverages and make a good bloody Mary. The kitchen is open at four and there's often community events going on. This is an excellent VFW and I encourage you to visit.

I'm giving this a 5 star because it's about the best version of a VFW/American Legion in the area…read more First off, I love their meat raffle that is very generous AND has high quality meat. Second off, their Wing night on Tuesday is great. The wings are cheap, crispy and very tasty. Beyond that they have friendly staff, stiff drink and decent things like burgers. You should to here. It's far from gourmet but still amazing.

We have visited the Brainerd/Nisswa area for decades but only last year did we finally get a place…read moreof our own in Lake Shore (yay!) - so instead of hitting our five usual places that we went to on our one precious week each summer (Rafferty's, Zorbaz, Ernie's, Bar Harbor & Quarterdeck), now that we have more time here in the summer, we are branching out and trying some new places, Lucky's among them, and I'm so glad we are! This place was great - super friendly service, reasonable prices, big portions, AND tasty food! Nothing flashy, but everything we tried was good. We had cheese curds and fried green beans to start, my son got shepherd's pie, and my husband and I both got fish & chips, and we got a little two pack of monster cookies to go for dessert (yum) - we would definitely return here!

We went at 5 pm on a Thursday. There were plenty of seats inside and outside, and we decided on…read moreoutside. Plenty of parking available when we went. Food 5/5: the outside of this place gives dive bar vibes, but the food absolutely wow'd us. We got pretzels and the fried green beans for appetizers, both were very good. It was a cooler summer day, so many of us opted for the comfort food. I got the chicken and it was spiced absolutely perfectly. The rice was done to perfection, the chunks of chicken complimented by the sauce. I would absolutely go back for just that. They have a great menu selection and great kid meal options. Service 5/5: our waitress was very friendly and attentive. She took our order quickly and the food also came quickly. Ambiance 5/5: like I said earlier, this place gives dive bar vibes from the outside. The inside is definitely more elevated. Plenty of room and seating with a great patio for nice days.

Great margaritas, outdoor band, relaxed atmosphere! They're making me say 85 words now I don't…read morethink I can think of that many words to say.

A pleasant surprise! We are generally not "brewery" people,…read morebut when we saw that they also had food and cocktails, we wanted to give it a try :) We went at 11:15 on a Saturday. Food took a little bit, so I wouldn't go here if I was hangry and they were busier. For drinks, we ordered the Loony Bavarian and loony Lavender Lemonade. Both were fantastic! Husband is a blue moon fan, and he said the Loony Bavarian was even better! Next time he's going to order a crawler of it to take home :). I love that they let you taste things for free- I tried their plain seltzer, to see if I might want to get it in the future, and it was great! For food, we got the pita and spinach/artichoke dip- very good! We also both got the roasted chicken with white sauce and it was amazing! Will definitely be back!

This place is fantastic! There are a multitude of beers to choose from while they prepare your…read morefood. Food is excellent and very yummy! I highly suggest the ham and cheese balls with moonshine sauce as an appetizer. The fish sandwich is very well proportioned and filling! I really haven't had one bad item, ever! The burgers are fantastic and the Castle Cream Ale is very cold in washing down the last bite. The beef is from the local meat market so if you need some good cuts of meat for the lake house/campsite/etc. be sure to stop by Thielen's Meats one block north! The wraps kick butt! Spend a day on the lake, then head to Bootlegger's for a great meal and a cold brew. Don't forget to buy a t-shirt! They are great conversation starters when you leave the wilds of Minnesota and return to the grind of the real world!

Have had several burgers here and they were all amazing. Juicy and flavorful. The service was…read moregreat. It's a place I'd recommend to anyone in the area.

I was really hoping that this would provide another great bar food type place in Pequot and I was…read moreso wrong and disappointed. We waited an hour for our food. AN HOUR. Our kids were ready to mutiny. My husband said his burger was just like his mom used make and could have doubled as a hockey puck. My kids corn dogs were cold while the other son's chicken strips were steaming to the point I couldn't touch them to cut them. And if you're keeping track, that's right, we waited AN HOUR for a cheeseburger, chicken strips and mini corn dogs, all at varying levels of doneness. They also didn't have a server. Im hoping it's because someone called in, but it seems unlikely. I ended up going up to the bar multiple times to put in our order and get refills. The saving grace? The meat raffle caller had an old school radio DJ voice and was highly entertaining while we waited AN HOUR for our horrible food.

Burgers were yummy, ranch was homemade,service was awesome! Lots of beer choices on tap, will be…read moreback:)

Love this place, love the environment, the vibe, the staff, but the food isn't the quality of the…read moreaccommodation's at Grand View. Ive been here 10-12 times now and you can get better food in Nisswa and the surrounding cities. You can disagree but you are wrong

Friendly staff, cozy northern pub feel! A very fun birthday dinner spot! I would recommend the…read moreMinnesota sushi - so unique and tasty!!

My family was looking for a place to eat and this popped up in yelp with minimal reviews and a high…read morerating. We almost drove past it since it is a little road that looks like it is only one lane. There is a yellow banner hanging in the trees. That is how you know you are there. You dive through the forest, and it pops out of nowhere. It is a great surprise. Don't be put off by how it looks on the outside. It is a great place to eat and drink. It is very clean and the Bar Tender / Waitress was quick and attentive. They had outside seating as well as inside seating. My Brother-in-law had a bad meal at another local restaurant earlier in the week. He was very pleased with his meal here. Please stop by when you are in town to visit this location in the woods. You won't be dissapointed.

Great place to enjoy your bar food fix! Located in the heart of the Paul Bunyan State Forest. Great…read moreHappy Hour beer specials and the Meat Raffle is a MUST! Outdoor patio is perfect for larger groups. Access to the Paul Bunyan Forest trails, and camping adds to the appeal of the location.

We stopped at Starry Eyed Brewery on our way up north to the cabin, and it made for a great break…read morefrom the drive. The brewery has a large indoor and outdoor space, and we especially appreciated that it's dog friendly, so we were able to bring our pup inside with us. Outside, there was plenty of room for dogs to stretch their legs, along with lots of shaded tables to relax. Their beer menu was extensive--almost too many options to choose from! They definitely lean into unique flavors, with offerings like a pickle margarita beer and a mango wheat that made for a fun tasting experience. While none of the beers ended up being favorites for us, we still enjoyed the atmosphere.

Quiet place on a Monday (no surprise haha). We stopped on our way home from a mn road trip! Cool,…read moreindustrial space, well set up! 8 tables or so and bar seats. The FRIENDLIEST staff. And, SO MANY BEERS. Y'ALL, I'M TALKING 40+ ON TAP. And THEY'RE GOOD! Fun flavors like lemon bacon (???) and pickle! Traditional Amber's, ipas and cream ales for the purist. Seltzers and ciders too! They have a great pizza deal ($22/2 beers and 'za). Easy parking. I would be a regular, no doubt, if we were local. STOP HERE!!!

The service, atmosphere, Buddy the dog walking around, music and more all made this a perfect dive…read morebar! We will be back!

Fun place to visit while bar hopping in the area, friendly & great service! Someday I will have to…read moreget there for the woodtick races. Note: the only food they offer are frozen pizzas. Would be nice if they had a bit more of a kitchen/menu.

Great Small Town Bar ! People and staff are very friendly. Food is great too !…read moreWell worth the trip to stop in !

This is the best kept secret bar you will ever find! Wanda (owner) is a great person and really…read moreknows how to run a bar -she's super friendly and truly cares about her patrons. Oh the drinks and food are pretty damn good too!