NorthStar Tavern

5101 W 98th St, Bloomington
(952) 405-6040

Recent Reviews

Wendi

My daughter and I went out to a quick dinner on a Friday night. She got the nachos ( and fixings on the side) and I got the smash burger with the sweet potato tots. There was a generous amount of nachos in fact she took more than half of it home. They were super light and crispy which she has never had before. The smashburger that I had was phenomenal the sweet potato tots were on point. Since my daughter is by choice gluten free ( not celiacs) she ordered the chocolate cake as well..while it was good it did have a slightly unusual back end flavor which she didn't care for. The cake was still good in my option. Our service was great as well.im sure we will be back.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free optionsParking: Plenty of spaceWheelchair accessibility: 1 level space available

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

Kyle Johnson

Scott is a fantastic server. Extremely knowledgeable about the beer selection, great recommendations for food, and prompt and friendly service. The food was good too, minus the April pizza of the month peach pie, which was EXTREMELY oily due to the pesto sauce. We had to send our first pizza back, but got the same pizza again made with white sauce and no pesto and it was much better. All the other food was exceptional. Will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pizza, Walleye

Becky McGowan

Everything about this place is awesome!!! So happy it's in my neighborhood!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Don Dude

People talked it up, and had high expectations... unfortunately did not live up ?. The best thing we had was the cry baby cauliflower. It was very good.However, 3 of the 4 burgers were dry and overcooked. The dilly burger did not really have the punch they described. The bacon jam came across flat. The Northstar burger was actually good and properly cooked.In general our group felt the meat just didn't measure up.The beer list was good however and the cocktail list was solid. Maybe a better place for Happy hour drinks and apps.It was quite busy, and the service was slow (though we did have a reservation, and tables were turning pretty quick).Maybe should go back and try the pizza, as maybe that is there better part of the menu?Might go back, to give a second chance.Vegetarian options: Had veg options, and they have pizza but not a veg-centricmenuParking: In a mini-mall so quite a bit of spaceKid-friendliness: Bring-em they have a kids menu if they won't eat off the regular mwnueWheelchair accessibility: Can get a chair in there and tables that can accommodate a chair. No auto doors though that I saw

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Baby Cauliflower

Nancy Johnson

We popped in on a Saturday and the restaurant was so busy we were told it would be at least 49 minutes to get our food. We love the food so we happily enjoyed our drinks and waited. Andrea was a rockstar server who kept us informed, supplied and all with a smile and fun chat! Highly recommend for both the food and the service! Thanks Andrea!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ryan Korthals

Great servers. Friendly. Good late night food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Addie G

Servers are chill, just chill in generalKid-friendliness: Yeah it's chill

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Kate Smith

Can’t give our server, Baker, enough props for the exceptional service he provided. Delicious food and above and beyond amazing service from Baker. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nikko Batson

I'm a solo diner, and the bar service is always phenomenal. Despite the mad dash along the line to get drinks to tables and those of us belly up, the bartenders always take good care of everyone. The food is always phenomenal, especially their burgers, and they have some killer fries and cheese curds. Definitely worth a visit, or two, or 5.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The House Handheld, Chicken Sandwich, Pretzels, Pizza, Breakfast Pizza, Burger, Burger of the Month

Adam Anderson

Great local spot for quality food, great food and phenomenal cocktails!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessica Lynn

The Banh Mi pizza is phenomenal! ?. I can’t wait to go again & try more from the menu!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pizza

Gamer. ender

Great food, good service. Live nearby and will commonly bring guests staying in the area here!Vegetarian options: Plenty of optionsParking: lot for the whole strip mall which is never full.Kid-friendliness: Had coloring sheets and a kids menu!Wheelchair accessibility: Seems quite accessible from when I've been there.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Baby Cauliflower

Michael Saevig

Great time, great service and food. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jenna Cramond

Best food in the area with great options. 100% recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jalapeno Avocado Wontons

tom bennett

Love the espresso martini. Every dish I've had there is great. Shrimp po boy, meatloaf, zucchini noodles pad Thai, any pizza or burger. So good. The owner is also very friendly and a great friend of Bloomington youth athletics and activities.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Thai Chicken Pizza, Pretzels, Pizza, Baby Cauliflower, Walleye, Meatloaf, Burger, Burger of the Month

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