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Minnesota's Grill & Bar
Categories: Restaurants American (Traditional) Nightlife Bars American (Traditional), Bars [Edit]
959 W Beech StLong Beach, NY 11561
(516) 432-4080
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Music:
- DJ, Background, Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
$10 for $20 Certificate
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28 reviews for Minnesota's Grill & Bar
Review Highlights
"Mussels and calamari were awesome."
(in 4 reviews)
"...tap is great, food is great, outside seating is nice on a..."
(in 2 reviews)
"Bartenders are quick, efficient and do their job."
(in 4 reviews)
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28 reviews in English
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Review from Debra E.
12/18/2010
Can't comment on the food..BUT FRI NIGHT LADIES NIGHT!!
NOW THAT IS WORTH 4 STARS.
Drink, drank, drunk. THAT INCLUDES TOP SHELF..
Tanquerey and gingerale anyone?
DJ- Not that bad.
Bartenders are quick, efficient and do their job! -
Review from Hilary G.
9/20/2011
Just like the stars say: Meh.
The food was just so-so, and the whole place gave off a weird vibe. What stuck me the most, however, was the attitude of the staff. Not only did no one seem to care about anything, but no one seemed to even want to be there. Having been a waitress for 3 + years, I understand that it's not a dream job, nor is it easy work - but at least pretend your not miserable to your customers. I don't have much else to say about the place. It was forgettable and way over-priced for TGIF-type food. I'll pass. -
Review from Joey W.
Elmhurst, NY
9/12/2011
Leaving this place I felt like we were taking advantage of and went to the tourist trap of Long Beach where the locals laughed at us as we walked out.
A friend suggested we go there after the beach. The food was not cheap and it was average burger and chicken finger type of stuff with a few
"trying to be fancy dishes thrown in"
After a certain time it becomes a club. We got their towards the tail end of dinner and the beginning of the club time.
The club is a Jersey shore type of atmosphere with a snotty attitude from both the staff and patrons. The bouncers then become rude douchebags and told my friend who had been wearing a hat the whole time during dinner that he now needs to take it off.
Then getting drinks became a hassle and the bartenders are more concerned with trying to look pretty and cool then serve alcohol.
I have not been to this type of club in almost 15 years and forgot that they still exist. Sometimes I wonder why people like going to places where the bounces act like douchebags, the drinks are overpriced and the service sucks.
But then again douchebags like to hang out with their own. -
Review from Johanna G.
Long Beach, NY
7/14/2011
I hate to give Minnesotas a bad review on the pretense it isn't my kind of bar- Minnesotas isn't a BAD bar, per say, its just not my style. So I'm going to try and be objective:
I've gone there during the week, in the winter, when the summer crowd isn't there for dinner, and the food has been okay. Not good/not bad, but okay. They have a generic beer selection, same with the booze. here are my pros and cons:
pro - sometimes theres live music. I like live music
con - there are a LOT of meatheads
pro - they added a room with a couch
con - meatheads and skanks seem to think its appropriate to hook up here
pro - they have a big outside area
con - the wait for brunch there can be long
pro - when the wait for brunch is long, you can drink by the bar
con - you might get too drunk to remember your food (maybe thats a pro?)
so they have burgers and a typical menu - which is all decent. I just think their drinks are a little over priced unless you know the bartenders. you know the bartenders, drink vodka cause they'll heavy hand you. I dont like meat heads, but if i was a bar chic that LIKED meatheads, I'd be at this place every saturday night in 4 inch heels and a mini looking for a 'gorilla' a la jersey shore. -
Review from Tom O.
Long Beach, NY
4/15/2011 10 Check-ins Here
A group of us when to Minnesotas after playing volleyball on the beach at night. It was on a Tuesday, dubbed Tokyo Tuesday by the establishment, and in addition to their regular menu, they were serving sushi.
Although you can watch it being made, I am not sure who they outsource the sushi preparation to. While I personally don't have any, everyone at my table who ordered it spoke highly of the sushi.
There was a free bar buffet that just sucked. It's free so you can't complain about it too much, but you have to wonder why a place like Minnesotas, that has above average food, would waste their time putting their worst foot forward.
The bar service was slow, but the nightlife was definitely alive on a random Tuesday. Mid June. A Coors light was $5.00. -
Review from Ester B.
Nassau, NY
8/13/2011
I think their bar is better than their Restaurant. The food was below average. If you had a day on the beach and hungry, it could be ok. Otherwise, go elsewhere.
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Review from Lexi M.
New York, NY
7/27/2011
Great spot for after beach food and drinks. Love the garlic wine mussels. Definitely a must!
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Review from Amador A.
6/26/2010 1 Check-in Here
Good time on a Saturday night. $10 cover for guys and girls. Good DJ spinning house and hip hop, drinks are inexpensive, decent size dance floor.
If you dont like it here theres pleny places to go to since Minnesota's is located in a prime spot in West End Long Beach. -
Review from Robert M.
Valley Stream, NY
7/1/2010
I'll make this clear, I never ate at Minnesota's and I haven't been there in 8 years.
So why am I reviewing it?
Well, because I went there almost every week end from age 21 to 27 that's why. If you like a good looking crowd, beer, club music and an occasional fist fight you'll love this place. I miss it (not true) but I knew everyone there, it was my Cheers.
Getting old sucks, its happy hour and I'm typing reviews? but for some strange reason I'm glad... -
Review from Jordan D.
Astoria, Queens, NY
9/10/2010 1 Check-in Here
Been here before on Friday/Saturday nights when I was a lot younger and I wouldn't be caught dead there anymore on a weekend night.
But, Minnesota's is a great spot as your coming off the beach and just looking to have a few drinks and just chill out. Came by here a few weeks ago and had a few appetizers and drinks on the patio section, underneath the shade. Couldn't ask for a better way to end a nice beach day. Prices are good, service is fast and friendly. I'll be back here, come next beach season. -
Review from Adam S.
Long Beach, NY
9/12/2008
I like Minnesota's. Let me just start by stating that.
I like the setup, I love the outside seating that you have to wait 4 hours to sit at, and if I didn't have a girlfriend I'd say I liked the pretty girls that work there. but i'm not saying that (yeesh). Their dinner menu has 2 sets of entrees. Rich man's entree (ranging approx from $20 - $40) with the finer foods like steak dishes and less-rich man's from (approx. $10 - $20) with high quality sandwiches and something chicken if i recollect.
I believe it was a fluke when my swordfish sandwich tasted like a fish had croaked 2 days before the fisherman THOUGHT he caught it -- but really it just got wrapped in the line. I didn't send it back because I felt strange about the whole thing. I am not a swordfish guy typically and I really didn't know what I was talking about with little to compare to. I felt my expertise were not up to par to have a respectable request to take away the rest of this 10 oz swordfish steak and get me something else that's actually delicious. I do believe it was a fluke. Even my parents go here. It was my fault really. I shoulda just grown a pair. -
Review from Leslie R.
Hesperia, CA
7/19/2011
Wow! We thought the food was super fresh & delicious! Mussels and calamari were awesome! Our waitress, Tammy - was adorable - fun- gave us good menu tips and was very attentive! We will be back and will take friends with us! Owner came to our table and asked how our dinner & service was... Very nice guy & wonderful evening! The seafood was fresh and delicious and we had plenty for lunch the next day too! We had a wonderful dining experience here!
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Review from Lorraine T.
Astoria, NY
9/8/2009
came here with my cousin, who also used to work her. There were several ominous signs that led to our eventual departure minus food or drink...
I guess the whole menu has changed, which she was not ethused about. The burgers apparently used to be amazing. I guess at 2pm you would usually have quite a wait ahead of you to sit on the patio, but not this labor day! I guess our waitress, all the other waitresses, the hostess and the manager (who we could see clearly standing around) were too busy to come over, even to get a drink order after a good 10-15min. I guess we just went somewhere else. -
Review from Christopher C.
Long Beach, NY
2/12/2010
I've never eaten here and can only speak for the night club portion of it.
2.5 Stars, so I don't want to bash their food since I've never tried it.
Ok, simply put.. Turn on your TV to channel 53, wait for Jersey Shore to come on, now put on the surround sound turn it up too. Spray the room with soapy smelling cologne and save yourself the trip. This is Minnesota's, or any other club on Long Island. -
Review from Andy H.
Brooklyn, NY
7/16/2008
Hey do you like wannabe clubs with long lines outside with bouncers?
Then this place is for you!
But not for me...
Minnesota's is Long Beach's answer to a "night club"...it has all the elements. The aforementioned line outside with a bouncer, the cover charge, the crammed in people and all dancing techno your KTU heart can desire.The typical crowd is jacked up and super orange tough guys, partnered with silicon injected and over made up anorexic gals. Oh and most of these amazing people are below 18...joy! I love a place full of jail bait that are too busy looking cool to actually enjoy themselves.Ugh...this place is embarrassing and so over rated. -
Review from Pat C.
Brooklyn, NY
5/14/2010
It depends when you go; If you are going on a Friday or Saturday night be prepared to experience your typical Long Island D-bags & run of the mill L.I. sluts. Most of them in on fake ID's were talking 18-24 (but there always seems to be 1 creepy 40 yr). These nights I give it a solid 1 star, and personally would not bother anymore.
Although this place is one of the best places on Sunday afternoons when Ricky Roche is playing. He plays acoustic guitar as if he had 9 fingers (on 1 hand of course). His playlist always seems to stay updated. Hook him up with a shot of tequila and I bet he plays anything you ask ;) The crowd on Sundays is older than their Fri/Sat's; 25-40 yrs old...Trust me if it is nice out (even in Oct/Nov) and its a Sunday, Ricky will pack the place out, 4 stars.
In general; The Servers are pretty hot, however most of them would rather be out drinking then at Minny's working, so getting their attention might be a challenge. The bartenders always seem to be on top of their buy-backs. The food is pretty good. Prices across the board are on par with Long Beach, NY. -
Review from Jennifer M.
Long Island, NY
9/7/2009
If getting dressed up like a whore and getting hit on by Long Beach meat heads is what you're into, then Minnesota's is the place to be. I only came here because my friends and I lived down the block and our other friend bar tended here so we essentially drank for free. We made the most of it and had fun despite the obnoxious music and overall general atmosphere.
When it's not pumping lame dance/rap music, they're a restaurant which is simply mediocre -- nothing to write home about. I lived within walking distance, but the parking situation is atrocious. Maybe I'm just bitter and jaded because I'm too old for this shit. Good beer on tap makes it bearable. VERY young crowd and you'll see the same Long Beach people every time. It gets old fast. -
Review from Patrick P.
Long Beach, NY
9/15/2010
Love this place-As a local in long beach I love that they change there menu every season.(this is uncommon around here in the other bar resturants)
There happy hour is great and eating outside on there patio is tops -
Review from Olivia C.
Jamaica Plain, MA
1/4/2009
Pretty good Gourmet food in a South Shore club with a roaring fire and huge sports screens in winter and pond and fishes, waterfall and patio in summer. A place I wouldn't go to on my own accord but in true LB spirit; the good ole' boys had been drinking since 1:30pm that Sunday--
I enjoyed my hot n fancy mac and cheese; shells backed with fontina and lightly with two other cheeses and breadcrumbs and Stellas. The N.Y. boys came around and cleaned my plate! Couldn't eat it all. I would have liked to be more ambitious but I had the holiday stomach, cold relapse, and nervous meeting people jitters.
Megan didn't like her meatloaf sliders. Seems redundant! Chicken parm in fried wonton! I was two slow to try the Thai chk. Lettuce wraps!
Service was nice; hence the "Minnesota" name maybe not typical LI attitutude:P My H.S. friend was swarmed by the dudes; mostly Long Beach surfers and the like!! I met a male stewardess, the country's #3 lifeguard, and couple a firefighters and teachers (my roots!)
Place was pa-acked on a Sunday night; guess it usually is, but esp., it being Holidaze and big football night--re: two crushing NY losses.
This is West Side LB and my friend said it is really not her scene, though I met some truely friendly people, many people looked kind of mean and on the hunt; the guys here looked puffed up on testosterone, the "hottest" girl from middle school was there (and looking the same!) and the guy in the wheelchair was getting in on two public girlie action.
Regardless, the regular Sunday night acoustic musician Ricky Roche was truely an entertaining star and he would do wonders in Boston!
Roche looks a little and sounds a little like overweight grey Texan rocker Daniel Johnston. Roche has a really great range, he sings the female and male versions, and he has an OUTSTANDING range of numbers; everything from Johnny Cash, Porno for Pyros, to fucking the latest hip-hop TI's "You can have whatever you want!!!"
Even being out of my state, circle, and health, the night was complete when I heard a romantic country version of
"Stacks on deck
Patron' on ice
And we can pop bottles all night
Baby you can have whatever you like (you like)
I said you can have whatever you like (you like)"
Do you LBers know how lucky you are to have the Roche?!
A LITTLE ALL AMERICAN AT MINNESOTA'S AT LONG BEACH, NEW YORK, THE OTHER LONG BEACH!!! -
Review from sandra e.
Long Island City, NY
7/13/2009
I have been here twice and both times I have left quite satisfied. I must say this place is the perfect joint after a day on the beach :) On my last est visit I was originally at Jones beach but we drove to Long Beach for dinner because we remembered this restaurant and how good the food is.
I had the mussels (large, juicy, and tender in white wine sauce)- They also have them in marinara sauce which I hear is great too. As an entree I had the Rosarita salad with grilled shrimp. The salad came with super jumbo shrimp! It was delicious. My friend had the seared tuna salad which was perfect as well. Both salads came with fresh and crispy veggies.
However, what really made my day was their MOJITOS!! I'm a bartender and I usually feel that mojitos in the US are made too sweet but Minnesota's mojitos just rock!! Lots of lime and fresh mint-I am impressed.
The service is friendly and fast, the restaurant has live music on the weekend plus 3 big screen TV for sport events.
Two thumbs up! -
Review from Scott S.
Nassau, NY
8/10/2009
Minne - so went there when I was 21 - ta's...
Who knew that the night club we've all had a miserable time parking near since we were 18 also was a legitimate restaurant? Well, once you move down to Long Beach you'll find yourself staring at the menu with an "M" on the front, since it's outdoor seating is second to none.
The food and service definitely ranks 2 stars, but I'll give the place a 3 since the atmosphere is consistently enjoyable. Most dishes are sort of bland, and nothing seems to impress all that much. I've had the sea bass, and an array of sandwiches - and have never been too impressed. The brunch is OK, but strangely expensive. You'd think there would be more of a "break" for eating breakfast at a place that smells like last night's beer fight...but I'd by lying if I said the omlette was bad.
Now onto what shines - literally - are the three flat screens outside that allow you to watch while you eat. You can fully watch the game as your girlfriend tries to tell you about her day. Just make sure you position yourself right. You can hang there for a while, but be careful of the late crowd...you might get danced right out of the place... -
Review from Peter A.
Woodside, NY
7/6/2010
Mussels Mondays. Minnesota's has tons of choices when it comes to their "all you can eat" mussels. I had them in the white wine and they were amazing! Special starts at 4pm
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Review from Denise M.
Nassau, NY
7/28/2009
Beer on tap is great, food is great, outside seating is nice on a beautiful day. Seared tuna salad is my favorite!
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Review from melissa w.
Astoria, NY
6/19/2010
we went for lunch at 230pm on a saturday. the outdoor area was pretty filled, which was where we sat.
FOOD
I got the caesar salad with char broiled grilled chicken ($15), and my husband got the lobster roll & fries ($19). the caesar dressing was a little over-used, but mediocre at best. the chicken was WAY too charred, i didn't even eat it. my husband's lobster roll was one of the best i've had (and we've had our share in montauk, which surprisingly i didn't like as much).
SERVICE
in one word, sucks. our food took about 30-40 minutes to get to us and the server claimed "the kitchen got backed up", when really i think she just forgot to put the order in (when two girls who sat down 15 minutes after we ordered got their salads first, you know the kitchen didn't get backed up).
overall i may go back just to try their 'sangria-swirl' (margarita on top of a sangria), but for the most part, the place is too expensive for what it offers (although other people's dishes did look pretty good). -
Review from Ashley D.
Metairie, LA
7/9/2010 1 Check-in Here
Friendliest staff and amazing food. Lettuce wraps n lobster won tons = deeelish!! Did a promo here but would go back anytime I was in LBeach for sure!
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Review from Joan M.
Middle Village, NY
7/6/2010
We've been coming to Minnesotas for years now. Always a great stop for a meal after hanging out on the beach all day. The food is standard bar food, tasty and hits the spot.
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Review from Judy C.
New York, NY
7/7/2011
A group of us had spent a Sunday on the beach and were looking to continue the fun at Minnesota's. One of the girls in our group had been there a year prior and was looking forward to having their steak salad again. We were sat pretty quickly for a party of 6 and our waitress was extremely nice and attentive. That's where all the goodness ended. Two people in our party ordered fish tacos because the waitress told them that it was made with tilapia. When they got the tacos, they bit into them and both of them felt that the fishmeat was NOT tilapia (it was way too fishy) and that it was possibly spoiled fish. When the waitress came to check on us, she went to the back and checked and it turns out the fish used in the tacos was actually bass. REALLY FISHY! so it wasn't spoiled fish but it wasn't what the waitress said it was (which isn't her fault by the way cuz' it usually is tilapia). Our friends wouldn't have ordered the tacos if they had known they were using bass in them. Simple fix but the manager on duty got asked to come over and what she should have done immediately was admit fault and replace their dinners with something they did want. Instead, she made our friends feel bad because she claimed it was really good fish! Furthermore, she didn't offer to get them something they did actually want and she didn't take the tacos off the bill when it came until we had to point it out to her. The food wasn't all that good and the service from the manager was so bad we were never eat there again! We felt bad for the waitress because it wasn't her fault and we were worried that the mean manager was going to make her take the fall for what happened.
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Review from Drew M.
Brooklyn, NY
8/21/2009
play by play. we wanted table for 9 hostess said 1 hr wait for outside and rt away for inside, inside was fine. they wouldnt seat just 7 of us even though we were hungry we were told to wait until all 9 persons were present to be seated. the drinks came out fast. the food came out decent. the waitress rarely ever checked on us to see how we were doing. hmmmmm maybe its cause we were minorities. but nevertheless, we always tip well. gratuity was included and we did leave EXTRA tip.
