Bergen Bar and Grill - Bergen, MN

In our little tiny corner of the state, there aren't many food options, to be honest. I love small town living, but small town eating? Well, there's a reason I cook and bake so much.

Back in 2006 when my husband and I were dating, he took me out to Bergen Bar and Grill for the first time. I couldn't believe it was worth the hour wait (yeah, it's small), but absolutely was.

If you haven't been there before (and you aren't a vegetarian/vegan/etc.) you will not be disappointed with their sirloin smothered in mushrooms and onions (we always get the dinner for two and split it, which is really enough for 3-4 mildly hungry people if you each order extra sides). It is, by far, the best steak I've ever had in my entire life: Everyone we've taken there agrees wholeheartedly.

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Of course this place gets my highest above all high recommendations. Absolutely wonderful! Just be prepared for a wait. (If it's summer, grab a drink and lounge on their deck, but note that while they do have a beer license they do not have a liquor license, so if you want some wine or other beverages, BYO and just get a setup.)