I came for the monday labor day breakfast menu on my way to lake minnetonka. I was't super excited about the options on the menu. It all looked a bit heavier than what I was in the mood for. I opted for the breakfast sandwich. I chose the bagel, bacon and american cheese. First off the bagel was very dry and lacked freshness. This threw the entire experience off just a bit. The eggs were and cheese were just ok. The bacon was hiding and there wasn't much of it. It was slightly overcooked as well. The home fries were nice and hot, not too bad. Next time I would try the breakfast burrito. read more

The Narrows Saloon - Breakfast sandwich - Bars Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

We stopped in at 11:45 am Saturday on the way to the boat for a burger as they have many on line on there menu . We were found our own seat and we were approached and given breakfast menus we ask for lunch menus as we came there just for the burger we were told they will not serve lunch till 1 pm and will not vary from that outrageous The waitress was short and not at all helpful at all she was snippy and condescending I WILL NEVER GO BACK AGAIN THE NARROWS IS DEAD TO ME ...... read more

So disappointed! This cute little hole in the wall has so much potential (live music, good bands, etc.) Unfortunately, they are so interested in serving the "regulars" that they completely ignore those that they don't know or maybe don't know well. It took such a long time to get a server at our table that we went to the bar to at least get a water... just to be ignored. Once we finally were noticed the act of ordering a water was clearly NOT acceptable. It appears that the bartenders are only interested in serving drinks that will offer a potential tip and not the act of "customer service". I know that the owner passed away a few years back, and I assume that the customer service must have seriously taken a dive since then. Friends used to rave about this place, which is why I wanted to go. I will NOT be back! Just a "heads up" avoid the bartender with the bald head. He is sarcastic and foul. For whatever reason, he appears to not have any interest in making the customer experience a good one. I highly recommend passing and driving on to Surfside...especially for breakfast. Or just turning around and heading back to Wayzata. read more

Out and about on a sunny, cold winter day, pulled into the Narrows for a late lunch bite. Not the most convenient spot, it is out in the Navarre-part of Lake Minnetonka but if you ever find yourself rolling by stop in, usually really great eats. Today I had the hot Ham and Cheese with saunteed mushrooms, actually quite exellent, while my dining mate had the special: the steak sandwich (reported to be delicious times 2.) Not a huge fan of the chips I had with my sandwich but heard the fries were good. Must admit, I have been here a bunch of times before (I got some family in the neighborhood) and it should be noted that it is a great stop for live music; I always think of it as a "Northwoods-Honkey-Tonk" after hours. read more

If you like live music this is the spot. I've only been here a handful of times. But, it's always the same. You will have a hard time getting good service or a drink at all. Wait staff is usually not friendly it feels so rushed And I hate tipping for bad service but if you don't tip well you are likely to get no service. It is very loud and sort of a 50+ pick up joint of sorts. Don't risk driving out of here either the cops have this place on their radar. read more

Had live music this Saturday during brunch. Above average bar atmosphere. Average age late 40's. Descent. The brunch menu had a burger which was good. Bartender was great! Menu for brunch had a variety to choose from. But it is a bar to get drunk at. Has its regulars for sure. read more

I drive past the Narrows six days a week. Up until two days ago, I had no idea what I was driving past! The outside is a bit intimidating from the road. No marked signs, construction on one external wall, and shadows of people inside like they are part of a secret society. However, once you brave the construction and get to the back entrance, you are taken into a rustic chic bar and grill with a stage and high top tables. The atmosphere is very fun and lively with many local brews on tap. And, we haven't even gotten started on the menu yet. There are plenty of great options for your carnivores, veggies, and everything in the middle. My lunch mate had the lobster BLT with the tots and I had the ahi club with the tots. Both entrees were fantastic. I loved how the ahi club had so many fresh elements to it, wasabi, avocado, tomato, greens and the ahi itself. Yum. In other words, know that there is food there and don't be afraid to go in. It's worth every bite! read more

Love the coconut shrimp here - not greasy & coconut stays on shrimp & tastes delicious. Live Music T - Sunday nights. Shalo from Shalo Lee Band tends bar too! Excellent a/c & cool back patio. read more

The Narrows Saloon - Kevin James live music - Bars Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Great breakfast and pull tabs. Recommend any sandwich. To go orders are quick and pick up is easy. Great music at night. Friendly staff Only complaint is no high chairs or booster seats so they must be trying to keep young families out. read more

The Narrows Saloon - Get ready for the band. - Bars Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

This place is just okay. Won't be coming back anytime soon. Waitress never brought my drink. Thankfully wasn't charged for it. Food was a meh for the price. read more

We had a group of gals get together for dinner and drinks there. The waitstaff was great, quick service and accommodating. Our food was good! There was a mixup with one order, but they fixed it quickly. We plan to be back someday. read more

Waited 15+ minutes with my parents tonight for Father's Day with no one taking our order or drinks. We then saw other people who came in after us helped before us. Sadly disappointed even with short staffing. read more

Friendly local atmosphere. Great live music to dance to. Great food...try the brisket sandwich... comes with caramelized onions and creamy horseradish. Try breakfast on the weekends! read more

The Narrows Saloon - Scotty the bartender! - Bars Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

I have been here quite a few times with my inlaws who live on the lake. Seems like one of the more laid back hang outs for locals. They are not cheap but they have good food. I usually get the fish special . I think they also have specials on buckets of drinks. Its a nice place to pour one back with some friends or family. read more

Yes it's a bar, but the food is really decent. Always seems clean to me unlike the one reviewer, and when I go its generally for lunch. But yes, it is a bar. read more

I'm not even sure where to start on this review. It's a fun bar. It's a great place to go if you happen to be in the area for whatever reason. We were a bit surprised to have a $5 cover, but the band was fun and totally worth it! It's definitely a low-key place, though probably 30% of the women were dressed up like they were going to a nightclub (and even I was a bit overdressed for the jeans and t-shirt feel). It was totally fun though, with a nice space for dancing, and super reasonable prices for drinks! Much more affordable (and heavier pours) than the restaurant where we had dinner. It was also LOUD, which makes sense, but don't go here expecting an intimate, candle-lit table for two. It's not that kind of place. Definitely a fun option in the area! read more

Took forever to get a waitress. Food was good. The old pull tabs lady was a bitch. Screamed at me for not tipping her enough. Yelled at me again for asking for more pull tabs. Felt so horrible we left and missed the show. read more

my favorite local watering hole. Great food great bands I love Tuesday open mic blues jam and Taco Tues. Sunday brunch features the BEST Huevos Rancheros.... Love the Dirty Pork Stew, the walleye and the Chicken Mozarella Sandwhich Ladies room could use an update .. but hey it's a blues bar! Scotty is the best bartender read more

The Narrows is a great local bar. There is live music most nights of the week. The food has always been good. Try the lobster BLT. It is awesome. Goes good with a craft beer on tap (The Narrows has a good selection of beers on tap, including many local brewery beers). This place is fun, at a value! read more

Pretty good food - the live music is always a fun time but it does get very loud in there at night

I haven't even eaten the food yet but the venue is immaculate and there is very topical fauna.

Good food and value. But to try and have a conversation during the LOUD music is hard. I would only go eat there before the band starts. It's to small of a room for that volume.good service til the end read more

We went for breakfast, the place was packed. So we thought that was a good sign. Well we were very disappointed. I'm thinking it's the quality of ingredients that's bad. For example the hollandaise was tasteless , the tater tots seemed like what I get from the grocery store freezer, same goes for the hash browns read more

Crowded, waited for a drink at the bar for 30 minutes until a regular asked the bartender to wait on us. I gave a tip but she made a face since she didn't think it was enough. Drunk in the parking lot crawling in all fours. Good bands, horrible service. No thanks. read more

As much as I would love to *love* this spot (live music.. hello?!!!) my friends and I have stopped by on numerous occasions only to be let down. On a busy Friday evening with live music, casual weekday evening for apps & cocktails, brunch and with a boat day pit stop with friends. Each time we were either overlooked as customers, did not received cold food then received a wrong food order, mocked when we tried to correct the fact we were sent the wrong drinks, etc. Wrong food, wrong drinks, cold meal.. I can deal.. just bring out the right items and make sure they're the right temp or item next time! But lacking hospitality and customer service are deal breakers and several times in a row at that. Maybe we visited on all the wrong days. Maybe sometime in the future we'll give it another whirl. read more

Friendliest place, great service and even better atmosphere! The food is delicious and the menu has something for everyone. The salmon cesar I especially love the great friendly service. Becky is ALWAYS taking extra care of me when I come there! read more

Great fun ambience. They need more servers. We had to wait for 15min beige someone comes to hep us. Food is ok for bar food. Good decent live band read more

I've been to the Narrows a bunch of times. They often have really good bands but need to lose the cover charge of $5 in the winter. I can see a $2-3 cover but $5 is pushing it for how far out of the city this place is. Happy Hour is okay. It brings appetizers down to $5 a piece rather than $7-11. Regular priced food and cocktails are outrageous in my opinion. Stick to burgers, nachos and standard bar fair or you'll be disappointed you spent the extra $$ on mediocre food. Bar tenders are always friendly but waitstaff could use an attitude adjustment. read more

I came to this place because I had gotten a restaurant .com gift certificate for it. It's a little out of the way for me, but figured a little dinner and live music could be a good date night for me and the hubby. We got there about an hour and a half before the live music started, yet there were no open tables and we had to sit at the bar. We were also charged $5 to get in. Again, this was an hour and a half BEFORE the band was even scheduled to start. We could easily have eaten and been gone by then. But, whatever. It annoyed me but didn't ruin my night. The food was really, really good. The beer/wine selection also met our approval. The bartenders were friendly and very attentive. The bill shocked me. For two dinners- a burger and a sandwich, 2 glasses of wine and 3 beers, it was over $80 before tip. Luckily we had the gift certificate which got us $25 off the tab. I thought $8/glass was a little steep for house wine. This place isn't a fancy place- it's pretty much a dive! (I mean that in the best way possible!) Thank God I only had 2! I will mention though, that this place was PACKED after the band started, and as strange as it sounds, it was full of douche bags! But these weren't your average douche bags, they were 50 year old plus douche bags. It was bizarre! Guys in their 50's stuck in the 80's. One guy was even dressed like Don Johnson- Miami Vice! That was funny! It was such a mixed bag of people, but they were ALL 45+. We were by far the youngest people in the place. Maybe it was that particular band...not sure. A favorite local band is coming soon, so we will probably check it out again soon to see if this band draws a younger crowd. Otherwise, I'd probably go back for the food, earlier in the evening... read more

Narrows Sunday breakfast is one of the best in West Metro. Seems a bit like a dive / biker bar from a distance, but ones you get to know it, you realize what a gem it is! Food is always good, servers have always been friendly and on the ball. It is a bit expensive, but not crazy expensive. read more

Came across this gem with my grandma who recalled this place to be the prior 'Jimmy's' and nonetheless she loved the Narrows just as much. We both had wings, very good asian sesame and sweet chili wings. The band was just starting to play as we were leaving but that just made up want to return. Great vibes, upbeat music, and a good happy hour variety as well. Will be returning to hear some music and attend their ever so popular Sunday brunch. read more

Was recently in on a quiet night. Sat at one of many empty tables for about 15 minutes with no service. No one was behind the bar. A worker prepping silverware walked by several times with no comment or acknowledgement. Seems to have gone downhill a little more each time I have gone it, but that will be my last time visiting this establishment. read more

Cool place. great place to hear live music. Always good service. Id recommend.

Wow, I never would have expected this place to have such good food. The burgers are among the best I have tried in the Twin Cities. Everything else I have tried there has been excellent too. I will be back!! read more

Good food. Usually great music/bands. I've seen some great blues here. It is an older crowd. Old biker crowd. Come for the music, the food won't disappoint. Typically the music won't either. And the old guy who runs the place is sure to hit on you! read more

Went to the Narrows for supper tonight. Had the coconut shrimp as the appetizer. It was as good or better than any of the coconut shrimp I had in the Florida Keys during my honeymoon. I also had the hot ham & cheese...a huge sandwich with very good steak fries. Very reasonable in price too. I will definately be going there again. read more

Went here for lunch with a friend, the food was great. Wide selection! The buffalo wrap and fries were both delicious. The service was great too. Our server was working a lot of tables and was still very attentive and happy. It was nice to see healthy options on the kids menu as well. read more

I was at this place last weekend and they totally ripped me off. The waitress charged us double $$ me and my girlfriend had about two or three drinks and then my credit card bill it shows we both had six drinks each of us total of 12 drinks are you f...... kidding me ? will be crawling on the f......, floor. It is very sad because we've been there so many times and is unacceptable. read more

I was a really big fan of both the atmosphere and the beer selection for it being in such a small area. The food was pretty good, I went for a basic burger during their lunch special and it was not bad. Just maybe not as good as others in the area. I would like to go back to have a brew friend friends on a music night. read more

We had the breakfast burrito and the pork belly tacos - both were unexpectedly good. Service was good, atmosphere was laid back and casual. Great place to stop for breakfast or lunch when you're in the area. read more