Trail Stop Tavern

Three night stay in Eagan... Three stops to Wildcats Bar ,& Grill...dinner, drinks & lunch just a…read morefriendly local stop...

I stopped by on a late Wednesday night during a 7-hour layover before flying home. I called ahead…read moreto make sure they were open late, and when I arrived just before midnight, they were still serving drinks and didn't close until around 1:00 a.m. The service was decent, especially considering there was only one bartender working. There were fewer than 20 people inside, and it had a true hole-in-the-wall neighborhood bar vibe that seemed popular with locals. It was the closest bar to the airport that I could find open that late, which made it a convenient stop during my layover. Unfortunately, they didn't serve food, so I ended up heading back to the airport and buying something from the vending machines after going through security. Overall, it's a good option if you're looking for a late-night drink near the airport, just don't expect a food menu. I gave it 3 stars only because no late night food and wasn't really busy. Also, side note: I was sitting at the bar, but there was a table behind me with a group of people in their 20s who were really loud and annoying.

Wildcats TVs and tables.

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Eagan Arms Public House

4.1(118 reviews)

1.7 mi

Thought we would try this place as we were looking for a new restaurant and we were glad we did!…read more I ordered the lunch fish and chips: amazing! The fish was so tender! The lunch size was perfect for me! My husband got the burger. I tried a bite and the meat was SO good!! Our only complaint is we didn't love the fries. Our server was great. He was very friendly and nice. I felt like it was a little cold inside, I had to keep my jacket on while we were there. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. We will be back!

Stopped in with some friends for the first time this week. Service was nearly nonexistent…read more Ordering was slow. Getting drinks was slow. The bar was nearly empty, there were maybe 5 people in the bar/restaurant when we arrived. I don't think it was slow on the bartenders part as much as it was our server. A couple Guinness, a black and tan and a hot cider later, we waited to order food. While eating we decided we didn't want to wait any longer for our server so we went to the bar to ask for waters, our drinks long gone at this point. We also got up to get our own ketchup. Burger was fine but mostly flavorless. Cottage pie was fine, had I not been starving I likely wouldn't have eaten as much as I did. The food was just OK, nothing memorable or spectacular about it. Prices were pretty high for what it was, $17 for a cheeseburger is pretty outrageous, cottage pie in a ramekin was $18. Server wasn't very friendly, or was just in a bad mood that day. She spent a lot of time in the back (this was between major meal times, around 3:30-4) so she didn't seem super engaged or have much desire to be out on the floor. 3% surcharge for credit card

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Inver Grove Brewing

4.4(168 reviews)

3.3 mi

Since moving to South St. Paul last fall I've only heard great things about Inver Grove Brewing so…read moreI was excited to finally get over there to try it! We went for dinner and I was very impressed with their wide selection. I got the dill pickle chicken sandwich and thought the chicken sandwich was really crispy and I really liked their aioli with my fries. I didn't really taste the dill of the pickle spread, however, if you want the dill you can get the dill pickle pizza which one of our friends got and really enjoyed. Husband got the Bacon Patty Melt and he enjoyed it and our other friend got one of the dishes from the tacos, bowls and naan section, which we discovered you can get any of those made as those three options, which I thought was such a cool way to make the menu fit everyone. I actually didn't have any beer but I did have a couple cocktails off the spring cocktail menu and loved both. My friends really enjoyed the Lime Bubble beer and were excited they could buy some to bring back to Wisconsin. The server was the right amount of attentive, we ate inside and I like the mix of restaurant and brewery vibe they had going on. Will definitely go back.

We headed out to IGB after a recommendation from a client of mine!…read more Plenty of parking in their dedicated lot! Sizeable patio available for those willing to battle the heat! The interior is giving industrial sports bar vibes, with TVs playing your favorite game, and wood/metal accents throughout the space. Bar, hightop, and table seating indoors. We didn't have a wait at 6pm on a Saturday evening. Staff was busy, but checked in often and were friendly throughout the stay! Lots of beer options, as well as a full bar! I had the Coffee Ale, which was lovely! Subtle notes of coffee in a smooth sipper. Enjoyed the Dill Pickle Chicken Sandwich for dinner, which was a great portion, savory, and delicious. Overall, a really solid meal! Our only constructive criticism was that the Onion Soup that my partner ordered came out luke warm, which was less than desirable. If we wanted to make a fuss, we could have sent it back, but decided against that!

Crispy pork tenderloin sandwich with sweet potato tots.

Night Shift

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Walleye Fish Fry (Blackened)

Union 32 Craft House

3.8(130 reviews)

3.6 mi

I came here with my colleague and our spouses. They give you a card to purchase drinks with and…read moreyou can use that or a separate form of payment to pay for food. They offer happy hour food deals which is awesome. I tried some of their local beer and enjoyed it. My only complaint is that guests block the door into the restaurant from the patio. They had trivia, but we did not stay for it.

Nice bar in the suburbs! I loved the self service beer wall. You have to get a card from the…read morebartender and pay how many ounces you get when you are done. I liked the choice of doing the flight since I'm always trying to taste everything. They had a wide variety and I usually like the fruit beers and I found the pineapple one to be delicious! The old fashion was quite strong! The bar is pretty big and open, good for mingling. The food looked delicious too but we were only here for late night drinks. They have popcorn and pull tabs available too. They also do trivia and happy hour. We loved the vibes here. The bartender was friendly, servers got us water once but don't come back to check on us but we were ok with being left alone that night.

Stop 1 of our 100 hops tour

Pretzel bites

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Beer flight

Jersey's Bar & Grill

3.4(93 reviews)

5.6 mi

First time here. Loved the patio and Bruce Berniece playing live. Food was really good & prices…read morewere reasonable. Service was awesome. Would definitely return!

Fast service. Beer…read morechoice for us was Indeed Pistachio, our favorite. Prime Rib bites with creamy horseradish sauce, for the win!!! So tender and delicious seasoning! My boyfriend had the Big Kahuna! It was incredible! I highly suggest it! It stayed together really well even with all of the cream cheese! So good! And Cajun fries on the side. I had the carb buster salad. It was good but I think I would have preferred sliced steak over the burger on it. Bar atmosphere but not bad and not too busy during lunch on a Tuesday. This place was surprisingly way better than expected.

Nuisance 30 November 2024

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Lone Oak Grill

3.5(328 reviews)

3.7 mi

We now eat here on a weekly basis. Great food and great sports bar type food. Nothing is bad, the…read morewings are amazing. Get bone in wings and eat them fresh there, don't let them get cold

Well i used to like this place but yesterday my mind was changed. Not because the food was bad, not…read morebecause the place was dirty, but because the service was beyond shocking. Everything was fine until I was going to pay, & i discovered that the server charged me for a tab that wasn't mine and once it was corrected, they still charged me for a drink that I didn't order. When i pointed that out then when they told me I needed to be patient. I will not be returning to this establishment. Which Is too bad because they have a great menu & patio. Food is s little over priced but it's good.

Bacon Jack Burger with gluten free bun and French Fries

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Coleslaw, Garden Salad & Pulled Pork Shoulder

Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy, Eagan

4.0(254 reviews)

3.8 mi

Super fun spot at the back of the restaurant Burgers and Bottles!…read more Everyone enjoyed their drinks and our server was super helpful with decisions. My NA drink had house grenadine that I was skeptical of in theory, but I trusted our server who promised it was not the sickeningly sweet stuff I was imagining. I am glad I trusted him- combining the grenadine with pineapple and lime too made it amazing. The fries were under-salted but the drinks, service, and atmosphere made up for it.

Finally crossed off Volstead House from my A-Z restaurant list, and honestly this one was more…read moreabout the experience than the food for me. First off, going through the hidden Coke machine entrance is actually really fun and makes the whole place feel like a little adventure. The decor and speakeasy atmosphere are definitely the standout. Very cool space. VERY loud though. Like "lean across the table and say WHAT?" loud at times. The waitress was super nice and recommended a mocktail for me that called Ass in the Sand. It ended up being really good. It tasted like an elevated lemonade and was probably one of my favorite parts of the meal. Started with the rolls and whipped honey butter which were delicious. Very soft, warm, and honestly dangerous because I could've just kept eating bread all night. For the main meal, I did the Wagyu Burger with Parmesan fries. The burger itself was okay but surprisingly didn't have a ton of flavor outside of the grilled/charred taste. The Parmesan fries were actually the standout for me -- hand cut fries and parmesan fries are just hard to mess up. My partner tried the Mushroom Soup en Croute and wasn't a fan because the mushrooms were blended and he said it lacked flavor. He also had a Steak Taco special using their medallion steak and said even with lime it still needed more flavor. Finished with Crème Brûlée which is always a classic favorite for me and this one was good. Overall: fun experience, cool hidden entrance, great decor, good mocktail and bread, but the actual food menu is pretty limited and the flavors didn't totally wow me for the price. Glad I went and finally crossed it off my list, but probably a one-and-done visit for me.

What a classy Place

Decor

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Patio beverage!

Mallards Southern Kitchen

4.2(158 reviews)

5.0 mi

great menu variety and the food tasted great and was quick to come out. the pink haired server was…read morevery kind and helpful. and the ambience of the restaurant was great. overall a 5/5 experience!

The food reminded me of home. The biscuits & Gravy were light and tasty. Everything was PERFECTION!…read more Our server was the best! I will definitely be back.

Bar area

Elote Corn Fritters

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Steak Alfredo

Park Place Sports Bar

4.1(51 reviews)

6.1 mi

My first impression was not great, but this place grew on me. GREAT vibes during Saturday night…read morekaraoke! We started with an older crowd around 9pm, and it seems the younger crowd came out to play at 11pm. And bonus points for having a boot hockey rink in the back. Ambiance (1/5) Outdated, much like the neighborhood. Value (5/5) Prices were low for the quality of food and drink. Service (4/5) Friendly and checked on us as much as they could. Food (3/5) We loved the nachos, the wings were just ok. Drinks (4/5) My drinks were delicious but served in the cheapest plastic cups.

Decent food and atmosphere. Food was fresh and better than expected. Waitress was really friendly…read moreand checked in on us just the right amount. The place was hopping as it was bingo night - sounded like everyone was having a good time. The Diablo burger hit the spot. Loved the grilled jalapeño on it but would definitely have loved it to be spicier. I tend to like things on the spicier side though. My husband can't take spice that well so for him, the buffalo chicken pasta was a little too much for him. The kids chicken nuggets were extra crunchy but yet super light at the same time. Can't go wrong with the kids burger and fries and we ended the night with the mini donuts with maple syrup and amaretto cream, Twas a hit with the kids.

1/2lb never frozen Sancho Burger & fries

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Chicken parmesan & penne pasta.

Yankee Tavern

3.7(135 reviews)

4.6 mi

Stopped here for lunch with friends and what a great place! I had not been here before and it is…read morea cozy comfortable atmosphere. Our wait staff was upper friendly and attentive and did a great job with our visit. We all ordered different food. I had the nachos with brisket. Amazing and a massive plate of them! My gf had the flatbread with the cauliflower crust and ate nearly the whole thing. We also had the smashburger and the Thai bowl. It was all so delish. A couple of us had the Bloody Marys and they raved about them. Great place and they have pull tabs, bingo and a meat raffle. Def recommend!!

We randomly stopped in for dinner on a Sunday evening and were happy to find bar bingo AND a fried…read morechicken dinner special. Bar bingo cards were $1 and you could play one at a time without buying a packet. The vibe is cozy rustic and had V-day decor. My husband and I shared the fried chicken dinner with fries and green beans as our side and we both thought the chicken was juicy with a flavorful crispy coating. Great fries! Green beans had a healthy kick of heat. All for under $18!!!!!

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Isabel A.

8 years ago

By far the worst experience of my life. This doesn't come from the staff here because they were fine but the atmosphere was a war zone. I arrived and as I walked to my patio table it smelled horrid. I sat down and a leather skinned heifer with a tie dye shirt ripped ass and let out a massive fart. As I sat down and let things air out I was offered the specials by the nice waitress. Then out of no where a girl popped out the bushes and proceeded to throw up on top of my purse and sandals. I got up and was told to sit down and not complain by some big jolly green giant man who proceeded to say that this is a conservative land and Trump didn't want me here. I was confused and puked on. I decided to leave and someone threw a banana peel at me and landed on my car window. This is of no result from the staff who was nice and apologetic but for some reason the people there made my day a living hell. I cried on the way home. I ended up getting Taco Bell on the way home and ended up with diarrhea anyways. read more

Susan M.

10 years ago

Oh here goes your inflated ratings Trail Stop . So the other night a bar fight breaks out while I'm in the parking lot going to Snap Fitness (which is awesome btw). It's not an ordinary bar fight it's a chubby man and a much smaller woman . By the way , horizontal stripes make you look much fatter than you are, man who fights girls at bars. The bartender told the fat man to put his shirt back on after he was done beating the girl around , you know cause who cares about the girl on the ground , we're concerned with a dress code . The Trail Stop zipped their lips when the entire Eagan Police Dept showed up . What fight ? What a lovely establishment . You bring your kids here ? Your daughters ? Awesome . It's unsettling to leave Snap after dark when the creepy drunk dudes are pissing in the parking lot . read more

Brian N.

10 years ago

Love this place! Finally a non-franchise restaurant in Eagan and they serve great food! I've been to this place at LEAST a dozen times in the last year and have yet to be disappointed. Always great food and great service. If you live in or near Eagan you must make this your go to place. read more

Kathy Z.

4 years ago

I love everything about this place. The food is good! Everything I've had here has been good! I will go back.

Patrick S.

7 years ago

The worst place in earth advise not to waste your time or money!

Trail Stop Tavern - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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