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Park Rapids, MN is close to quality lakes and woods with a scenic downtown area. There is something for everyone in Park Rapids!
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Maxwell Goodstein
Was reccomended this place by a local and it did not disappoint! Looks like a good place to hang out and get a drink with friends or have a meal with family. We were sat down immediately and ordered quickly thereafter. Normally popcorn is the appetizer, but they were out so we got cheese curds instead which were very tasty. My family got burgers and wings where everyone enjoyed their food. I will say that the wings here were fantastic with every flavor we got. The 218 sauce is delicious and the buffalo is on point and the teryaki was a surprise favorite. The tater tots were also good and a fan favorite among the group. We will be stopping here again while passing through Dorset.
… moreLynn Smith
Absolutely love coming here. The service is outstanding. The atmosphere is great and love the menu. Horsey races and meat raffle on Friday nights. Pull tabs and etabs.
… moreBrent Hochstetler
When we arrived at the restaurant, we were immediately impressed by the exterior. Most of the seats were actually boat seats. Additionally, the main seating area outside was set up to look like a giant pontoon. The waiting area also offered a row of boat seats. But how was the food?
When we entered the building, I lost the theme of the place. Yes, there were still boating items, but they also had tennis rackets, car steering wheels and other items mounted to the wall. I lost that feeling of being on a boat.
The bar area was nice, and there was a game room to one side with some tables in it. We were seated in a dining area in the front of the restaurant.
Immediately, our waitress dropped off some containers of popcorn, a free appetizer of sorts. That was something I hadn’t seen before, but a fun touch nonetheless.
The menu isn’t large, which is fine by me. It wasn’t so overwhelming as some places. I wasn’t very hungry, so I opted for steak bites, medium rare, as did several others in our group. My wife ordered a cheeseburger.
Our food came out fairly quickly, and the steak bites looked delicious. But they weren’t even close to medium rare. They were well done. My son pointed out that it’s hard to do them medium rare, which may be true, but I’ve been to restaurants that have delivered them that way. I will admit, though, that the dipping sauce, some sort of chipotle sauce, was absolutely amazing. It wasn’t spicy, but had a wonderful flavor.
And most everyone said the same thing about the food. They liked it, but it didn’t really stand out.
Would I go back? I’m sure I would. I like to give a restaurant at least two tries, so I’m sure we’ll stop again when we’re in the area next year.
… moreWhen we entered the building, I lost the theme of the place. Yes, there were still boating items, but they also had tennis rackets, car steering wheels and other items mounted to the wall. I lost that feeling of being on a boat.
The bar area was nice, and there was a game room to one side with some tables in it. We were seated in a dining area in the front of the restaurant.
Immediately, our waitress dropped off some containers of popcorn, a free appetizer of sorts. That was something I hadn’t seen before, but a fun touch nonetheless.
The menu isn’t large, which is fine by me. It wasn’t so overwhelming as some places. I wasn’t very hungry, so I opted for steak bites, medium rare, as did several others in our group. My wife ordered a cheeseburger.
Our food came out fairly quickly, and the steak bites looked delicious. But they weren’t even close to medium rare. They were well done. My son pointed out that it’s hard to do them medium rare, which may be true, but I’ve been to restaurants that have delivered them that way. I will admit, though, that the dipping sauce, some sort of chipotle sauce, was absolutely amazing. It wasn’t spicy, but had a wonderful flavor.
And most everyone said the same thing about the food. They liked it, but it didn’t really stand out.
Would I go back? I’m sure I would. I like to give a restaurant at least two tries, so I’m sure we’ll stop again when we’re in the area next year.
Alena Bunkers
So delicious and a great vibe! Our waitress was so friendly even with my gran’s many allergens. We wanted to shoutout Kelsey (I hope I spelled your name right) for being so so helpful and super kind. I got the little angler drink because it’s too whimsical not to and I also had the kind of a big dill chicken sandwich. The yetzel and tater tots were also fantastic. Our food was amazing, not a single complaint from our table of 7. It was one of the only places that wasn’t full or pub food, 10/10! The yetzel we only had pictures of the last bite because it was so delicious.
… moreDrey Loge
218 SIGNATURE SAUCE! Some of the best bone-in wings I’ve ever had hands down. A sweet followed by just the right heat. The wings were crispy yet moist! Also tried the walleye fingers and sweet potato waffle fries Highly recommend this establishment – great food and friendly service! Did I tell you about the 218 Signature Sauce?
… moreRay Talamantes
From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and vibrant. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made me feel right at home. The food? Absolutely delicious! Every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The bar was equally impressive—great selection of craft cocktails, local beers, and top-shelf spirits. Whether you’re coming for dinner, drinks, or both, this place nails it. Perfect for a night out with friends or a laid-back date night. I’ll definitely be back!
… moreAngela Albee
To start, I hate that I even have to write this unpleasant review (as I am not a Karen by any means!), but after receiving the wrong food (to go) and having to drive back to get the correct food, hardly receiving an apology from the management, I feel I must say something. As a business owner myself, what we experienced was simply poor service. Last summer after 218 opened, we came to love the walleye fingers and homemade tartar sauce and often ordered to go so we can enjoy our dinner in front of the lake. This evening after a 3.5 hour drive from the cities, we looked forward to ordering some walleye fingers and called to place our order, the first time this season. We ordered 2 orders of walleye fingers with extra tartar, 1 side of fries, 1 side of onion rings. To our disappointment, when I got home with the food, we were given fish sandwiches instead of the walleye fingers. I called to get it remedied right away and the first thing they said was we could just keep them and I responded with if we wanted fish sandwiches, we would’ve ordered them. They said nothing after that other than sorry and that they would put down the fingers right away. I drove the 15 minutes back to the restaurant with the wrong food in hand and they again hardly said sorry and said I’d have to wait for the new order. Now, as a business owner, when I make an error, I remedy it and if my client has to deal with inconvenience I at least give them a discount or something. I certainly do more than just say sorry. Again, they did nothing but basically apologize under their breath as I walked out of there and again when I called to share my disappointment. I figured they would at least offer something for the inconvenience especially after such a poor experience. We would love to see you step up your game if you want repeat customers and referrals. Please do better 218 Venture Bar.
… moreKristina Case
Everything was amazing. Steak bites were cooked to perfection! The Hangover burger was so delicious. Just had to take of picture of the burger. It needs no other words.
… moreMatt Christenson
It was my first time at the 218 Venture Bar and Eatery and it was a great experience. I ordered the 218 Burger and fries and it was phenomenal! The bacon, bacon, and bacon jam (yes, 3 bacons!) created one outstanding burger. The bacon jam, in particular, was out of this world. The fries were shoestring fries that were nice and crispy. I also had the Pickle Fries as an appetizer and they were fantastic. They were the best fried pickles I’ve ever had! The peach lemonade was awesome too. Very tasty. I would highly recommend the 218 and will definitely come back here when I am in town. Well done!
… moreDenise Johnson
First visit yesterday. Love love love the decor!!! I instantly felt at home and comfortable! Started with the loaded tots, which were DELICIOUS!! Had cocktails, burgers and waffle fries.. all perfectly done. Great job in the kitchen ! Am SO excited to have something new in my neighborhood ! Looking forward to seeing what they roll out in the future for entertainment! As a local we fully support new ventures and wish these Ladies much success!!
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