Sunday, March 13, 2011

Wings and Atmosphere Shine at Main Street Bar & Grill, Hopkins

Weighted Score: 4.2

Food (x3): Score 3 of 5
Kudos to the burger chef that can take an order for a medium-well burger and deliver the juice. That chef does not work at Main Street Bar & Grill, Hopkins (... or he had the night off Friday). Burger a bit dry and bland. Buffalo wings were terrific. Just right amount of heat, and packed with flavor. Best I've had in a long while.


Service (x2): Score 4.5 of 5
Very good. Busy Friday night. Always available, friendly, and helpful.

Atmosphere (x2): Score 5 of 5
Loved the red patent faux-leather booths, and the big open laid back room full of a mixed and interesting crowd. Large projection screen showing the state HS hockey tourney hid a stage that later would rock with loud, energetic 80's - oughts cover band Playback. Avoid surly Edina hockey fans if you go during a night they lose a state tourney game.

Beverages: Score 5 of 5
Premo Nordeast was delish. Made the band better!

Friends: Score 5 of 5
Good company always helps. Bring your own!

Main Street Bar & Grill Mar 11, 2011

Main Street Bar & Grill
814 Main Street
Hopkins, MN
952.938.2400
http://www.mainstreetbar.com

Bergegories & Ratings by Berri Berger

Food - 3 The burger had all the makings to be perfect (great bun, california style just the way I like it and it was pink inside just the way I ordered it). But one bite said it wasn't perfect (low on flavor and dry). I couldn't figure out why great taste couldn't be there, but it wasn't. Fries were good, but I didn't care for the beer batter type coating.

Service - 5 Fun attitude and prompt service

Atmosphere - 5 Love the red booths and brick walls

Beverages - 5 Grain Belt Nordeast!

Friends - 5 Stellar!!!

Total Score - 4.3 (weighted calculation) Likely not to return when I'm craving a fantastic burger.

This is Berri Berger reporting for the Twin Cities Burger Blog Spot!