Burgers And Bottles

Can you believe the stupidity for a business? You can't make this stuff up. A friend of mine and I went there last night for dinner (May 18, 2018) purposely to support a local business in the suburbs--something we like--and to check it out as a place for bringing beer aficionado friends to--read "potential more business". The two young men at the check-in said that we could not have the only available table, which happened to be a booth, because they save it for larger parties (read four people instead of two--perhaps you could squeeze in five if they put a chair on the end). I pointed out that they have guaranteed business for beverages and food right here and asked if they were going to turn that away "in case" a foursome came in? The answer was that we could be put on a waiting list--NOTE--this place is so small that there is no place to stand to wait--it means going back outside or in the car. So let's say two parties of two came one after another, both turned away, and no foursome ever came. They lost a lot business, not just then, but permanently. And get this, they had several booths, so if a party of four/five came, they could wait until one of the other parties in a booth left and have the first booth that became available. So they permanently lost the business of two separate families, and all their guests, because neither of us will EVER support a business that would be so stupid. Terrible customer service. Terrible business practice. Makes you wonder what other stupid practices they have. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Or, two in the restaurant are worth more than four in the imagination--let alone all the future business they would have gotten. We were in utter disbelief and laughing about the stupidity. We went to Yankee Tavern to eat instead and had wonderful drinks, food, atmosphere. The decor is great, as well as the outdoor seating. They also provide Corn In the Hole games in sand pits. My alcoholic beverage was Yankee Bulldog--Highly recommend it. Will be spending my summer there with all my guests.
1 8 years ago (19-05-2018)

Went here for the first time last night and sat at the bar to watch a hockey game. Tried to make small conversation with young blonde bar tender who was about as warm as the ice cubes she was putting in the drinks. After I asked her what she was making a couple of times , since I'm not much of a drinker and not familiar with drinks, she bristled back at me something like, "Are you going to ask me about every drink I make?" The people at the bar laughed at me. It was quite humiliating. Needless to say, I was taken aback. She did offer 2 half hearted "apologies," one with a foul word in it. It KILLED what was a fun night. Being a little sensitive, I actually went home and sulked for a bit. Not exactly a great first impression of this place. I wasn't hitting on you lady, no offense (my wife was 3 seats away) , I was just trying to be friendly. That's who I am. Needless to say, you won't have to worry about me asking you anything ever again. From now on, I will sit myself at some other establishment where I don't need a sweater when all I'm doing is being my friendly self. Maybe you should find a job where you don't have to talk to people like me, who are just trying to be friendly. .
1 8 years ago (08-04-2018)

The the name says it all! Great burgers with a variety of beers! The sides are also incredible, the fries are great ask for Chipotle ranch or nacho cheese if you didn't order the basket in the first place. You will be glad you did!
5 8 years ago (12-05-2018)

I’m staying at a hotel near MSP Airport and looked for restaurant near me...randomly picked Burgers & Bottles because it was close to hotel. Super happy I did. Really good burgers, great beer selection, & incredibly nice staff. If you’re looking for a relaxed, low-key, “local” place, I highly recommend it.
5 8 years ago (30-03-2018)

Loved it! Got myself a killer burger. Beer selection is on point and it's one of the few places I've been that had lots of fun choices for non-alcoholic sodas in bottles, as well.
5 8 years ago (22-03-2018)