![]() But that’s not the way the I LoveLucy team rolls!Īdded bonus: the Wine Thief is one block east. Despite a busy Friday night crowd, everyone’s drink at our table was full and we were treated like the most important patrons in the pub: Laura was a ROCK STAR! If the rest of Groveland’s servers are as spectacular as she was, then it might be possible to forgive the lack of hot cheese in the Lucy in exchange for fantastic, friendly neighborhood service. Although, every single one of the I Love LucyTeam give our server Laura an enthusiastic thumbs up. The Groveland Tap has a decent tap beer selection and a full menu of greasy-fried goodness, but most of us were unimpressed by the seedy suburban college bar feel to the joint. The burger was underwhelming in all important categories: cheese, moistness and CEF ™ (Cheese Explosion Factor, for those in the know…). It wasn’t until a couple of bites into the burger that we really found much cheese at all…which is sort of a bummer when you are on the hunt for the best Jucy Lucy in the Twin Cities. While I would recommend this place, I would also note that there is room for improvement.My fetching jeans and hoodie outfit were completely safe from any lava cheese mishaps at the Groveland Tap. The Score: Overall, I would rate Groveland Tap a 7 out of 10. The fish was flaky and tasted good but the pieces were thin and seemed rather batter-heavy for my taste. While sampling a couple of beers I saw the cooks fill up containers of Grain Belt to be used in the batter. The fish came in the form of huge pieces of beer battered pollock. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a good fish and chips. However, this fish fry reminded me more an English style fish and chips. The FISH: The fish fry was $10.50 and was an All You Can Eat. I must admit that I do prefer a baked potato or hash browns with a true midwestern fish fry. The slaw was quite good and so were the fries. The Sides: The fish was accompanied by a large basket of fries and a side of coleslaw. The bar is crowded, loud and a great place to hang out while you wait. Weather permitting there is also a nice outside seating area on St. The front area looks nice and seemed more “restaurant-like.” The back area seemed more like a bar (high tops and bar stools). The Atmosphere: The restaurant has two eating areas separated by a long and narrow bar. Had we needed any more fish, she would have brought it quickly. The waitress was very friendly and quite attentive. The Wait: This is a popular spot and the wait can easily be 45-60 minutes. With the beers available, it has never occurred to me to order an old fashioned here. Quite frankly, I don’t think they even serve liquor in this place. The Old Fashioned: While no Wisconsin fish fry is complete without a brandy old fashioned, there is no need for brandy at Groveland Tap. The selection changes often and you can explore every time you are here. There is an extensive selection of local and foreign beers on tap, as the name suggests. The beers are all listed on a giant chalkboard behind the bar. The Beer: Groveland Tap has at least 40 different beers on tap. There is no dedicated parking lot however, you should be able to find a spot within a block or two. The restaurant is located a couple of blocks from Macalester College and not far from Snelling Avenue.
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