One of if not THE BEST RESTAURANT IN TOWN! I am making it a goal of mine to try the entire menu…read morewhich is difficult considering how good the food is. Why would I want to switch it up?? All the Mac and cheese dishes are out of this world. The burgers are tough to finish with everything on them but are delicious. The walleye may be the best fish I've ever had. The bacon wrapped meatloaf can't be beat! The atmosphere inside is great and I love the look of being inside of whiskey facility. Couldn't ask for a better place to come eat, drink, and watch the game. Their whiskey and beer lists are extensive and while the prices are high that's what you can expect from any restaurant like this. I will be back soon!

Absolutely amazing experience!! Came here after a pickleball…read moretournament because we were HUNGRY!! We sat at the bar and had a couple of drinks, bartender gave us numerous recommendations. I settle on the brown ale and a couple fireball shots! I got the PB & JAY burger, very tasty but messy... oh well... Overall, awesome restaurant! Service was great, the lady running the pull tabs was amazing as well.

Such a great find in maple grove! Loved walking in to such beautiful decor, the lighting definitely…read morecaught my eye. The bar also got my attention with all the bottles on the wall! Plenty of seating although it seemed like a lot of the tables were very close to each other so not much privacy unless you are in a booth. Loved the individual bathroom stalls, very clean and private. The food was amazing!! We didn't know what to expect here but the food was cooked to perfection, shoutout to the chef for making the noodles Al dente, especially the rice noodles. Being Asian I know how hard it can be to get the right texture for rice noodles but they were perfect! Flavors were incredible. Portions were plentiful, we shared two entrees and two apps between 4 girls and we had leftovers and we were all starving too. Love the vibes here, definitely feels more upscale yet casual. Drinks looked really good too but we did not want to day drink this time.

We really wanted to give Grackle another chance, but after two visits, I don't think we'll be back…read more Our first visit was a few months after they opened. My husband and I brought our two young kids on a random afternoon around 2-3pm. We weren't dressed up, but we weren't dressed inappropriately or overly casual either. The service was honestly some of the worst we've experienced -- lots of attitude, and we left feeling like we weren't exactly the type of guests they wanted there. Keot walking past us when we would call someon they wouldnt come. The food was mediocre and so unmemorable that, a year or so later, I couldn't even tell you what we ordered. The one thing we did enjoy was trying the different sauces. Enough time had passed that we decided to give it another shot. This time we went around 4pm on a Thursday and dressed up a little more. Right away, the host seemed annoyed that we didn't have a reservation, even though it was early and there were still plenty of empty tables. It was an odd way to start the experience. Thankfully, our server this time was wonderful friendly, helpful, and a complete change from our first visit. The food runners were also attentive. Unfortunately, the food itself was the biggest disappointment. The gochujang wings barely tasted like gochujang. There were so many other flavors going on that the gochujang seemed completely masked, and the wings weren't crispy at all. One of the kids' chicken tenders came out cut in half, which I'm assuming was to check that it was cooked through. Not necessarily a huge deal, but it was strange presentation. My husband and I both ordered the Caribbean chicken sandwich, and neither of us enjoyed it. It was dry, didn't have nearly enough sauce, and the pieces of slaw were way too large for the sandwich. I paid for extra sauces that never came, and my husband received the wrong sauce. The fries were good, and the service at the table was much better this time, but that was about it. After two visits at very different times, we've had essentially the same takeaway: Grackle has a cool concept and the sauces are fun, but the food just hasn't lived up to what we expected for the price. Our second experience also confirmed that our disappointing first visit wasn't just opening-month growing pains. I really wanted to like this place, especially enough to come back after a poor first experience, but unfortunately two tries was enough for us.

Fun place to eat. Busy place to eat. The food was great!…read moreNice large portions. Heck I only finished half of my meal! This place has a high energy atmosphere a tad bit loud but that's what you get at a bar and grill!

We stumbled across Malone's to grab some late night eats. The spot had a little bit of everything!…read moreServices were good for being slow on a Sunday evening. The vibes were laid back and welcoming. The Santa Fe Steak Bowl was flavorful and filling. The pan seared tenderloin was cooked well, and the grilled onions, peppers, avocado, pico de gallo, crispy wontons, and cheese all came together nicely over the rice. It wasn't life changing, but it was good enough. The boneless wings were crispy, juicy, and even better dipped in the ranch. I liked how it was overly sauced. The burrata bruschetta was fresh and delicious, with creamy burrata, flavorful tomato bruschetta, and a balsamic drizzle that paired perfectly with the toasted bread. The chicken wild rice soup was rich, creamy, and a little saltier than I preferred but the cup portion was generous. We dipped the bruschetta in it and it was delicious ! I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu.

Inside looked like an old-fashioned Cabin. Service is good…read moreand friendly I had the walleye fingers and the cheese curds. My friend had the nachos. Everything tastes good it was nothing that was like over the top or I thought was really special, but satisfies a belly.

This is always a good stop for us as we travel North. Tonight my hubby had the beef barley soup and…read morewe shared the Chicken Fried Chicken, it was delicious and the veggies were perfectly al dente and fresh. Service was a bit slower tonight but there were a lot of people who had been Christmas shopping in the area. We sat at the bar to avoid a wait. With such a crowd it was a little noisier but certainly to be expected . We will visit again and again!

Jackie and staff are so welcoming. But the food???? GET IN MY BELLY!…read moreSundays with karaoke outside, food, drinks, locals and friends, is the best way to end a week. See you Sunday.

Love this place! Love the lithe town feel and honestly one of the cleanest places to eat ever! It's…read morean old building with a lot of charm and they have done it right! Gilly grenades are fantastic!! Food is great I love the fries! Karaoke is always awesome !

Beer selection gets a five. For food, the menu options drop me down to a three and taste puts it…read moredown to a one. I had a bowl of chili and the caprese salad. The bowl of chili tasted like it came straight out of a can. Caprese salad looked great but did not taste so good. It had a lot of potential but just didn't get there. The tomatoes were old or just overripe. I'm sure that the other bar food is probably pretty good, but trying to cut back on all the fried stuff and the burgers.

Every year around Darkness Days, Short or Tall Eatery gets hooked up with a bunch of Surly Darkness…read morekegs. Think vintage Darkness, all the variants, and even some barrel aged versions. If I get a chance, its fun to go try some of the older variants and vintages of Darkness to see how they old up. It helps as well that Short or Tall does flights! I enjoyed five different pours of Darkness: Gimme S'More Darkness (2021): An Imperial Stout, Darkness, aged on Vanilla and Cinnamon aged in Bourbon Barrels reminiscent of a liquid s'more. Darkness (2016): An Imperial Stout aged for nearly ten years. A little thin bodied, which occurs over time, and a ton of sherry notes. Darkness (2025) Barrel-Aged: An Imperial Stout aged in Elijah Craig Bourbon Barrels and Creative Oak French Oak. The OG version of this year's BA Darkness. Chocolate Limoncello Darkness (2024): An Imperial Stout with Cacao and Lemon Puree hitting French Oak for a while as well. This is a weird one for sure. Vietnamese Coffee Darkness (2020): An Imperial Stout, Darkness, infused with Organic Robusta and Arabica Coffees from UP Coffee Roasters (local to MN), Vanilla Beans, and Coconut. It was aged in Rum Barrels. This one is an absolute delight and my first time trying it! My favorite of the flight. _____

This has been our go to stop all summer and we couldn't love it more! Awesome staff and really good…read morefood coming out of that little kitchen. Their breakfast on Saturday and Sunday is delicious, the potato kegs and cream cheese wontons are a must for the appetizers, the pizza and tacos are amazing and the down east cider on tap is my new favorite

As i entered this wonderful place, the smell of amazing food moved through the air and struck my…read morenasal cavities in a way that made me ponder what could make such a wonderful smell? the noises of laughter and joy hit me from all sides like an orchestra of absolute joy. i found my seat and was met with amazing service at a moments notice. the food was delivered in a timely fashion and was excellently priced for the portion i received. what could such a place be called that made me experience upmost ecstas? why its Mama G's. w spot, would recommend, no notes.‍

A local suggested this spot for a meal on our way up to the lake cabin. The service was good, they…read morehad the game on, and we liked our walleye sandwich (photo) and sesame chicken power bowl.

We went for breakfast and my scrambled eggs were rubbery and tasteless. The sausage patties were…read moregood and the fruit was sweet and tasty. There was no jelly for the toast which was strange. The mimosas were very good. The music was loud. Service was good.

We went out looking for holiday lights this weekend. We decided to give Maple Tavern a try. It also…read morehappened to be my mom's birthday. We were surprised to learn that they were hosting their Ugly Christmas Sweater Party that very day and we thought, "how fun!" Both of my parents actually had an Ugly Christmas Sweater on - what chances! I thought it was super disappointing that non of the employees were participating, nor did they recognize customers that were. Not much of a party if you ask me! The food was just okay, nothing to write home about. I tried a smash burger with waffle fries. I did appreciate that happy hour was offered 7 days a week. I had a strong, but good, tequila sour. My biggest reason for three stars is service. It was lackluster at best.

I came with a group of friends on a Friday night. We've all come together a few times and have to…read morelaugh that we cannot get a read on any of the wait staff. It always seems like they're upset with us, but I don't think they actually are? I like the vibe of the place, and I love anywhere with a claw machine, kids seem to enjoy it too. The food is decent, pretty much what you would expect. I ordered the guac and roll burger, which was good but could use a little more flavor. Nothing to complain about though, just not as seasoned or spicy as I would've preferred. Overall, still a good experience, just a bit odd.

My experience here was amazing. It was my first time axe throwing and it's now one of my new…read morefavorite activities. The owner Austin is an amazing teacher and gave me great tips and tricks on how to axe throw. The space is large with high ceilings and several axe throwing lanes and places to sit and eat. They also have their own bar. There is plenty of free parking since it's part of a strip mall. You walk through Chanticlear pizza to find this place. The food is also from Chanticlear pizza. I definitely recommend this amazing place for anyone interested in axe throwing. This is a great addition to the suburbs.

This amazing new axe throwing venue is open right here in Maple Grove. Its owners are two amazing…read moreguys whom both will be throwing at nationals this year in Tulsa. They taught our staff principals of throwing, fitter us for axes and ran competitions for 90 minutes. They are partnered with a local pizzeria so you can get drinks, apps and food all while throwing in a killer venue. They reclaimed the old rainbow foods cold storage and knocked it out of the park. I highly recommend for fun, for leagues or for private parties as our team had a blast.