The Buff

16722 198th Ave, Big Lake
(763) 207-8888

Recent Reviews

Sean Anderson

This is another gem I found by accident. My wife & I have only been here twice, & each visit was really really outstanding! We both pegged this our new favorite restaurant. There aren't a whole lot of great restaurants where we live now, so finding this place was, & is a real treat! There's so many delicious dishes here to choose from, but ya definitely gotta try the Pub Chips! So yummy! There are so many other dishes to choose from. Good luck deciding on what to get! Some awesome chocolate cake & carrot cake as well.Parking: A large parking lot.Kid-friendliness: Plenty of food for kids, & a small game area with a pool table, darts, & a couple other games.Wheelchair accessibility: A ramp at the front entrance curb, & big doors to get through. The restaurant gets crowded, but there's still plenty of space for wheelchairs.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Curds, Dry Rub Chicken Wings, Blackened Salmon, Walleye Cakes, Wings, Cheese Curd Burger, Fish Fry, Whiskey Burger

Dave Schultz

Nice bar and restaurant. We attended a birthday party in the upper level which was nice and you can walk out to a large rooftop patio area. Service was great and appetizers were tasty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katie Donovan

Dietary restrictions: Lots of options for gluten free people

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

D M

I really haven't ever had one bad thing off your menu, and that Cajun pasta always keeps me coming back for more! Glad you guys are around!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bus Parnell

Awesome food, great beer selection, very friendly and helpfull staff.Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly for sure. There are just a few arcade games and a couple pool tables.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Torres

Hello this is Eli McCabe, the bit!ch named Dakota on the phone called my a ho”e over the phone because I was wondering if they sold chicken wings this behavior is unacceptable, and don’t eat here the food is super bad and bland no flavor at all.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Kay B

Recommended!!!Was busier than I really care for, however, it is a sports bar. I knew what I was walking into for the most part, just bigger scale than I'm use to.For as packed as it was, it didn't feel crowded or stuffy nor did all the conversation going on drown out any I was having with those near me. Atmosphere was bustly, chattery, slightly loud yet still open, inviting and comfortable. Maybe even a lil cozy. Bartenders were tentative and friendly and the Honey Sriracha Shrimp Tacos were freekin delicious! Served within a reasonably quick time considering how busy they were. They have a wonderful menu I cannot wait to try more of! Also, it is all one level with a good floor plan making it handicap/wheelchair friendly for the dance floor, tables and reception venue/dining hall.Enjoy! ?Kid-friendliness: Seemed to be family friendly. I sat at the bar right when I walked in, near the door, and it seemed anyone with children sat farthest away from the bar in the lower sitting table section where as the "younger adult" and "adult" crowd sat closer at the taller tables and at the barWheelchair accessibility: ?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Lee

Great food. Good beer selection.Staff are great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Reuben, Build Your Own

Mike Mago

Good food. Good service. Good prices.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Buff, Wings

Paige S.

New ownership just thinks they can close early whenever their lazy workers want to go home. Imagine driving a long way to go there since google says it's open and it's randomly closed! Many regulars have said everything is terrible with the new ownership and I agree.

julie galbrecht

Great place to eat. The staff was so nice and did a great job making sure our table had everything we needed. Highly recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Meyer

We always enjoy the Buff. Quesadilla was excellent, server was friendly, manager brought the toddler meal quickly to keep him at bay! Thanks for that, I recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tony villoabos

Julia was THE best waitress EVER! she was on tab on drinks and asking if we ever needed ANYTHING! I'm coming back due to her n the great food!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Joe J

First time inside. Went to a wedding. It was well run and the foot was good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Jim Walters

I made my first visit today and I'm beyond impressed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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