chicken dumpling soup was delicious fast service. cool dive…read morebar ambience. nice location downtown Hastings

Stopped here after golfing in Red Wing. Easy on street parking right downtown Hastings. Got a nice…read moretable inside on the windows so we could watch sidewalk traffic. Service was fantastic. I chose the California burger and asked for sautéed onions and they said 'no problem'. The burger was nice and juicy. Bread and veggies fresh. I went with the standard kettle chips as a side. My meal was good. Enjoyed the experience. I asked about the origin of the restaurant name and they said it came from the fact that they had shelled peanuts that patrons cracked and tossed. True or not?

We stopped here on the way home from TI. Admittedly I saw it from a Yelp Event that I didn't go to…read moreand it piqued my interest. We stopped and grabbed some drinks, I got a beer and then saw the drinks of the month and had to try the watermelon mule. It was fantastic! Really enjoyed it! The hubby just sipped on a beer. We got 2 small buckets of rocks for $2 and went to the area to throw some rocks. The $1 a bucket was totally a great deal and simple enough without dropping major money on something so novel, but also really great. The service was a bit to be desired as despite multiple bartenders (and not many people) it took a while to get drinks or service, but the quality was great of the drinks.

We were invited to try The Quarry Taphouse, what a fun evening at a really nice venue. I like the…read moreidea of tossing rocks at a wall full of fun things to hit vs. tossing an Ax, seems like such a better idea. We got a bucket of rocks to toss at the wall filled with lots of metal objects, a chime, some Tonka trucks. They also had a fun crane that you can pickup blocks and try to stack them up or build something. The venue is an old Hastings building that has a ton of character. The Tap Wall has a good variety of beers and ciders. They change them up weekly. The costs per/ounce seems reasonable. They have the types of beverage broken down by type (IPA/Dark...) which is helpful. The cost/ounce varies depending on what you are getting. We tried several different menu items and all were good - the three different kinds of cheese curds along with the wide variety of wings (both bone in and boneless). They also have a lot of great sauces to add to your wings or curds. I also tried the Caprese flat bread, yum. We also tried a couple of the specialty cocktails, I really like the Honey Jalapeno Marg! The wait staff was very friendly and helpful with any questions we had.

Best place to gamble in Hastings - also has one of the best happy hours out of everywhere in townread more

I don't know why I didn't take a photo of the pho but this place has an eclectic menu that is…read moreawesome. Took my wife and kids for Mother's Day and we had the place to myself. Sad that it was slow for business but awesome that we went there. Have the egg roll, the pho, and the loaded fries. I really really am impressed with it.

We came in to watch the Wolves, Wild, and Twins. So many games going on!…read more They had a lot of very fun decor, and beer listing were creatively put on the walls. Super friendly staff that handled a very busy play offs day with no issues! We had the burger of the month, a pretzel bacon burger, pizza dippers, and Korean meatballs. All of it was as delicious. I would say the pizza dippers were the best. It's a large serving with a tasty dip.

Came here for the 1st time yesterday afternoon. I was very impressed because the service was great!…read moreAs soon as we were seated the waitress came over and took our drink order. We also wanted to know if they had beyond burgers,because we saw it on the online menu but didn't see it on the actual menu. The young lady went and checked for us and said yes they did have it. We waited for our friends to show and the waitress was so very patient, she came back a few times after they had arrived to see if we were ready yet, but they weren't ready to order food just yet. After some time another young lady came and asked if we were ready to order we said yes and ordered our food. I ordered a cheese curd burger with a Beyond burger patty with fries, my wife had ordered a Won Ton Burger with a Beyond Patty and fries. The food came out probably between 10-20 mins after we ordered. When the food came out it was very appeasing to the eyes and it smelled great!I couldn't wait to dig in. I tried my food and the house Ranch dressing and it all tasted great! My wife loved her food as well, and she doesn't even care for beyond burgers. The only thing that i would suggest that they can improve on is the temperature of the food. My wife's and my food wasn't hot or warm. I also wish that the beyond burger option was on the actual menu. Thank you for having Amazing service and super tasty food! We definitely plan on going to this place again .Came here for the 1st time yesterday afternoon. I was very impressed because the service was great! As soon as we were seated the waitress came over and took our drink order. We also wanted to know if they had beyond burgers,because we saw it on the online menu but didn't see it on the actual menu. The young lady went and checked for us and said yes they did have it. We waited for our friends to show and the waitress was so very patient, she came back a few times after they had arrived to see if we were ready yet, but they weren't ready to order food just yet. After some time another young lady came and asked if we were ready to order we said yes and ordered our food. I ordered a cheese curd burger with a Beyond burger patty with fries, my wife had ordered a Won Ton Burger with a Beyond Patty and fries. The food came out probably between 10-20 mins after we ordered. When the food came out it was very appeasing to the eyes and it smelled great!I couldn't wait to dig in. I tried my food and the house Ranch dressing and it all tasted great! My wife loved her food as well, and she doesn't even care for beyond burgers. The only thing that i would suggest that they can improve on is the temperature of the food. My wife's and my food wasn't hot or warm. I also wish that the beyond burger option was on the actual menu. Thank you for having Amazing service and super tasty food! We definitely plan on going to this place again .Came here for the 1st time yesterday afternoon. I was very impressed because the service was great! As soon as we were seated the waitress came over and took our drink order. We also wanted to know if they had beyond burgers,because we saw it on the online menu but didn't see it on the actual menu. The young lady went and checked for us and said yes they did have it. We waited for our friends to show and the waitress was so very patient, she came back a few times after they had arrived to see if we were ready yet, but they weren't ready to order food just yet. After some time another young lady came and asked if we were ready to order we said yes and ordered our food. I ordered a cheese curd burger with a Beyond burger patty with fries, my wife had ordered a Won Ton Burger with a Beyond Patty and fries. The food came out probably between 10-20 mins after we ordered. When the food came out it was very appeasing to the eyes and it smelled great!I couldn't wait to dig in. I tried my food and the house Ranch dressing and it all tasted great! My wife loved her food as well, and she doesn't even care for beyond burgers. The only thing that i would suggest that they can improve on is the temperature of the food. My wife's and my food wasn't hot or warm. I also wish that the beyond burger option was on the actual menu. Thank you for having Amazing service and super tasty food! We definitely plan on going to this place again .

We stopped by for a quick drink, and enjoyed cold beers. With the German name we expected more…read moreinternational and craft beers, which was not the case. The place was clean, service was good, if you want a cold beer and are driving through Hastings - stop by.

Love, love this place. Staff and patrons are always…read morefriendly, I have been coming here since I was a child. Today, had a Bloody Mary, split a California burger with my husband with tots,,, so good.

Ambiance and Experience: I'm glad they turn this beautiful historic building into a cool place to…read morehang out in near downtown Hastings. Restaurant and bar area are pretty large and can see quite a bit of people and when it is warmer out there is a huge patio that overlooks the Mississippi River. Great date night spot. Rustic, modern, and charming throughout the space. Very thoughtfully repurposed. Drinks: We tried the Hastings 14 and the Gold Dandy. My wife especially like the Hastings 14 and it was mixed with edible glitter which heightened the drinks look and experience. Very interesting drink. My Gold Dandy was a refreshing whiskey-forward sipper. Food: I had a burger and my wife had the shrimp. My burger was pretty good and was cooked to perfection, soft, juicy and pink in the middle. I enjoyed the rosemary fries, good savory flavor that balance the sweetness from the burger. My wife's shrimp were perfectly cooked and her brussel sprouts were tasty. Overall: A great date night location or a place for any occasion when you're looking for a drink and a bite to eat. If it is during the warmer months you will have a great experience on there vast riverfront patio. A great dining and drinking option to downtown Hasting's waterfront.

Went here with a friend after a hike on a Sunday afternoon…read more Was happy to see we could still get some breakfast items later in the day. It was really relaxed and plenty of seating. We asked to be seated near the window so we could see the river. I tried the Riverfront Sangria which I was very happy with. It was the perfect choice for our lunch. My friend chose the BYO mimosa. Build your own which provides you with a choice of two juices so you can mix and match or enjoy them separately with your prosecco. My friend had the Spiral Breakfast sandwich with bacon instead of ham, she was very pleased and it looked very filling! Came with some cheesy hashbrowns as well. I chose the harvest salad which was full of fall flavors like butternut squash, cranberry and pumpkin seeds. The dressing was a little heavy but otherwise I was extremely happy with my choice! It was a perfect portion size. This was a great end to our hike!

Cozy brewery in an old building. I definitely prefer this type of space compared to the loud…read more"warehouse" breweries you often find in the cities. We brought some food in and the owner greeted us and chatted for a bit. I had a Mexican lager and added lime, which I think was REAL lime juice as I had pulp in my glass at the end. It was delicious and I gulped it down. Then I had a little baby nut Brown Ale which was tasty as well. They have a patio out front and I think one in back or on the roof - I didn't explore much - too buys eating and drinking!

I've got a few friends that live down in Hastings. We come down to Spiral when we hang out. The…read morebeer is pretty good and they've got a great variety. Staff is always super friendly, and price is in line with the rest of the cities. Their location is great with a lot of food spots around that you can bring in. In the summer they've e got a sidewalk patio AND a roof patio which are both awesome. You're allowed to bring dogs in which is always another plus for us. They frequently have events like live music and trivia. All in all a pretty great brewery. Definitely worth a stop in if you're in the area or want a quick jaunt not too far out of the cities for a day. Hastings has a lot of other fun things to do too!

Amazing views of the Mississippi River to go with my delicious broasted chicken dinner. Service…read morewas top notch, too! Can't wait to come back and enjoy the patio with my entire family this summer. Ambiance 5/5. Outdated decor just like all VFWs, but this one has AMAZING views of the Mississippi River, so the ugly furniture doesn't even matter anymore. Free and plentiful parking never hurts either. Food 4/5. Broasted chicken was perfect with bubbly crispy skin and tender meat! Sides were okay, but not as good. Next time, I'll get chicken only. The mashed potatoes and gravy came as a generous portion. It also came with some baked beans and coleslaw. Service 5/5. Great service too. I just wanted to get some chicken to take home, but my server said it was a 20 minute wait for Broasted Chicken and offered me a complimentary soda to enjoy while I waited. I got to enjoy a beautiful sunset overlooking the river while I waited.

Great views! For watching boats! For people watching! For beautiful sunsets!…read more Rueben sandwich was great! Full of meat!!! Onion rings a little too fried for me. Wings are really good!! Crisp on the outside but super juicy inside!!! We had the Lemon Pepper Dry Spice! And I'd order it again!! I've been here with my boyfriend and also on another occasion with my family for a day out by the river. We sat and ate some food, enjoyed the views. My baby nephew pointed out all of the boats that went by. Then we took a stroll along the river walk. Fun sculptures to look at.

I love this place so much. When my parents come visit from out of state, this is the place they…read morealways want to go! I've never had bad food, or bad service. I will say they have the BEST tortillas with the fajitas! The salsa is so good, probably my favorite salsa at any restaurant. Give this place a try if you haven't already- it's amazing.

My whole family really loves this place personally I think they're expensive unless you get them on…read morethe right days where they have their specials in that case, the food is totally worth it

Good ambience and decent food. the roast beef sandwich is very good. Nice river view, patio, and…read morefun to watch/ hear the train go by. Usually able to get in and get a table....pretty large place. Reasonable prices on food and drinks.

Met up with an old friend here for lunch. Food was fine, I had a Nashville hot chicken sandwich…read morewhich was good. Friend had a chicken salad that was huge. Service was also fine, we were checked in on an inordinate number of times. The host seemed annoyed with us. The whole vibe was just kind of...different. It was at least a nice day to enjoy the patio.