Specifically stopped here for lunch as we were hungry and the onion rings looked delicious. Quickly…read morefound out that idea was a total bust! FYI- Heggies frozen pizzas and some snacks are offered for food options. Decided that wasn't going to cut it for us and left. Service is go up to the bar and order yourself. One bartender, so pack your patience. Typical, dive bar. Seat yourself. Small parking lot. Likely will not return.

Giving one star based only on arriving to find out there is no kitchen. They are only able to make…read morefrozen pizzas or sell pretzels for food. We went somewhere else for lunch. Previously, we saw onion rings on a yelp review and that is what got us to stop in. They clearly changed that in the past.

This is a neighborhood joint if I've ever seen one. I love this place. So local, so consistent. The…read moreservice is usually pretty good, food is always good, sports is always on and it's just a happy place to be. A little parking lot on the side and in the back, otherwise plentiful street parking.

The bartender had changed us for extra drinks on my bill and a friend with us had extra drinks on…read moreher bill. Calling attention to the bartender she admitted it was her mistake my drink order would had been $14 more plus a mix drink. My friends bill had an extra wine charge. Prior to that we ordered a sandwich. She asked what we wanted for a side. We ordered to find out later it was a $3 charge for the side. She made it seem that we had a choice with our sandwiches until the bill came with the extra charges. I like the bar but watch the dishonest staff It's such a shame for a comfortable setting to be ripped of from the bartender at our table. It wasn't appreciated and I will look for more honest staff to spend my money.

This is a true Irish Pub. Tiny but with all of the charm you need. Got a Guinness and their fish…read moreand chips. Good music. A very chill spot.

This place is close to work and I have been a couple times for happy hour. The staff are so…read morewelcoming and friendly. The space is super kitschy and fun. The vibe is perfect. I've only ever had their fried pickles, and they were good, need to try more of the food soon, which I will as I will absolutely be back.

Located downtown, serving authentic Irish cuisine and a variety of pints. Sitting at the bar, in a…read morebooth or the high tables, you can catch the latest games on any of the several flatscreens. We were greeted at the door upon entry and directed to our seats. The menu has all the traditional favorites. There was a consensus of our group that the Fish & Chips, Corned Beef Reuben and Bangers & Mash were the tastier items. The honey glazed Chicken Sandwich was the sleeper surprise. So good. Smithwicks all around, cheers, cheers!

The Local as a whole is a neat experience and was comfortably busy on a Saturday evening. We…read morevisited specifically for the Gaelic Glow decor and Wandering Whimsy event. The event seemed a bit disorganized as we were taken to be seated and then left outside the room by the hostess as she set up tables and menus for several minutes. Our server was great and the drinks and appetizer-Calamari-was good.

Went to Merlin's for the first time as an adult on St. Patty's day…read more Very perfect vibe for St. Patty's. Lowkey grungy. Just such a PUB. They had live Irish music when we first came too, which was so lovely. They have a good beer selection and lots of different food. It feels very fun and community-y in there (though I am interested what it's like on a non-St. Patty's day day). A good neighborhood hang (saw so many people from high school). Excited to come back and see what it's like normally :)

This is the hardest review I think I have ever written. We attended Burns night and love it every…read moreyear. But this year we had the most horrible service. More on that below. We started with Sausage Rolls and Cheese Curds (don't miss) and they were both very good. Good thing we ordered them early. Our waitress didn't seem to write anything down. She came by later to ask if we wanted the special Haggis dinner. We were sharing the table with another couple and 2 of us ordered the special. But she wouldn't take an order from the other 2. The Haggis was served lukewarm and she still hadn't taken the order from the other 2. Finally I flagged her down and they ordered. We were pretty much done eating when their food arrived. At this point we still hadn't received the requested water we all ordered at 6:40pm. It took a while but I finally got her attention and we ordered water again and dessert. Forty minutes later - no dessert. She had forgotten to order it. Another 30 minutes until it came out. By then I wanted to go home. Most people had already left. I asked for the check - 40 minutes later it is delivered and it is totally wrong. We had extra drinks and meals and no credit for the prepayment. I get in line at the order register behind another customer whose ticket was wrong (his took 5 tries to correct). More people fall in line behind me. The couple at our table also had an incorrect bill. On the bill I had written the correct items and crossed out the wrong charges. Right there in purple ink. She still messed it up on the 2nd try. At this point there was another line at the register so we just paid the bill as it was close. We really didn't want to be there another hour. The food and Burn's Night I would give a 4 star rating, the waitress a 0. I decided to make this a 3 star as Burn's Night is special.

Great spot with friendly quick service. Came early and sat quickly, the bar area was filling up for…read morehappy hour as we left. Burger was tasty, my cheese filling squirted out and it could have been a little juicier without it but I just dipped and was very happy with my pick! Really tasty crispy fries too.

The best of the best is at the Nook. I had frequented this dive many times for lunch during the day…read moreand just went on a Sunday night. The place was hoppin but we were seated within 5 minutes (table for 5). The nook curds (maple glaze and bacon) is unmatched. The service is perfect - friendly and attentive. Street parking is the only option. We just parked one street over. I was happy to see the bowling alley downstairs was alive and well. Congrats on being a delicious place that everyone loves!

We came here at a pretty busy time, but the server was very apologetic and quick with everything!…read more The FIFA games were on with plenty of room to watch multiple games. I had the All Tapped Up burger which was even better than the server described! One call out I saw was an old lady had fallen on the street. Multiple people were trying to help her get up, but it was one strapping lad from the restaurant staff that came out and lifted her up, literally. He just helped her then went right back to work! I was very impressed by him. If anyone does read this and know who he was, give him all the props!

Always hoppin @grovelandtap in St.Paul, for good reason. Great food. They have done some updates…read moreover the last year or so and have a year round patio out back. The menu has done some recent changes but classics are still there, just make sure to peep the daily specials to see what days some things are available if you're hankering for something specific. With some updates I asked the server their favorite item and went with the suggestion and wow... this burger was top notch. Tapped Burger (it was so tasty and a perfect mix of some sweet in with the salty. Bourbon bacon jam, truffle aioli, white cheddar and iceberg lettuce on a brioche bun big yum factor) Pickle Fries and Homemade Ranch (these are the good good ones. Cut the long way, crunchy batter and really good ranch yes please. NOTE: only there on Thursdays) Sweet Potato Fries and their Chipotle Peanut Aioli (I enjoy sweet potato fries but everyone does them differently so I usually let someone else get them and take a mental note. Went for it and so glad I did. These were PERFECT. Tasted like a real sweet potato was cut and lightly fried to make soft but solid fries, the dip is pretty awesome too, you just gotta get them) Also pictured is their cheeseburger with an extra patty - all of their burgers and sauces are delish. Seriously. not pictured but a classic here is their Chicken Tender Melt (available on Wednesdays) If you haven't been, you gotta. If it's been a while, check out the menu updates. If you already love Groveland, we can be friends. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet…read more It's probably my third time, at least perhaps it's been more visits than that. I enjoy the atmosphere, the people, the outdoor patio. It feels very open inside yet doesn't feel bland and cold - has a cozy type of feeling. Staff is super nice and the beer is really good! My favorite was the Jalapeño Cream Ale, and now it's the Hot Blonde! I love that spicy stuff, although it's not spicy really it just has an incredible pepper flavor to it. Super easy to drink and I bet it goes with lots of delicious food! They do serve food here but I haven't tried any of it yet. Although I hope to in the near future. There are lots of different types of events here and it seems like it would be a great place to host something at.

Crossroad IPA is not bad. They have a lot of cheesy berry,…read morelatte, lemon, seltzer... stuff, if you're into that. What ever you want, you have to stand in line to order it. i was last there on a Friday, so it was crowded.

Fun and lively atmosphere with plenty of menu options to choose from! They serve brunch, lunch, and…read moredinner, so it's a great spot no matter the time of day. The chicken pot pie and shepherds pie were so warm a delicious! The staff are super friendly and attentive, and the service is quick -- food and drinks came out fast and fresh. The bar inside has a great vibe with lots of drink options, from classic cocktails to local beers. The space feels warm and inviting, perfect for both casual meetups and weekend outings. Parking nearby was easy to find, especially for being in a busier area. Overall, a fun, comfortable spot with great food, great energy, and great service!

We came here for brunch on a Sunday and were very pleasantly surprised by how much we loved it…read more While they don't have "bottomless" mimosas, they have a heavy discount on refills that I think is an even better deal! The Benedict was great as well is their omelettes. Service was extremely polite and checked in often. Overall the place is very cute with a traditional Irish pub vibe and a pretty fireplace. Outdoor looked like it'd be nice when the weather warms up! We'll definitely be back

Friendly staff, lots of beverage options, plenty of seating. Attracts a fun crowd! Good beer. Add…read moreit your st paul brewery crawl!

Lake Monster is a really solid brewery. Lots of seating, their outside patio is perfect in the…read moresummer! I love that it's dog friendly, both inside and out. I recently tried the Purple Rain, a tart berry ale, that was super tasty. The bartenders are helpful and give good dog pets too!