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Beef O Brady’s Restaurant Review

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Last weekend, my wife and I checked out Beef O Brady’s Family Sports Pub. We had tried to visit twice in the past but the wait was over 30 minutes. However, the day we went, we walked right in.

Beef O Brady’s is a good addition to Waconia. There really isn’t a family restaurant except for the Pizza Ranch. Beef O Brady’s has the sports bar atmosphere with TVs everywhere and Minnesota sports jerseys on the walls, but is also kid friendly as they eat free on Tuesdays and hand out crayons.

Their menu is quite good with lots of choices of burgers and fries. It reminds me of AppleBee’s or Fridays type of restaurant and the prices are reasonable too.

My wife had the soup and salad and wasn’t impressed as the salad didn’t seem fresh and the soup was lacking something. I had the cheeseburger wrap and it was great. I keep thinking about it and wanting another one. Mmmm so good.

The service was ok. I think our waiter hasn’t been one for long and he was lacking in the friendless and attentiveness department, but he wasn’t horrible by any means.

Beef O Brady’s is someplace we’ll definitely check out again. Granted they are new and things are still getting worked out but I would recommend it to anyone. They even have take out so you can order your food to go.

Beef O Brady’s restaurant is located by Mackenthun’s Country Market grocery store at 813 Marketplace Drive. Phone: (952) 442-8767

Electric Beach Tanning Salon & Video – Review

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Now, I can’t say I’ve ever stopped by to catch a tan, but we go rent movies almost every weekend. They have a good selection and a very clean store. The staff is nice to and late fees are cheap on non-new releases.

You can rent DVDs, some VHS, PS2 games and Xbox games. They even have a small selection of tv series’.

New releases are $3.25/night and regular movies are 1.25/5 nights. Tans start at $6 and go up from there.

This is by far the nicest video store in town.

Hours: Seven days a week 10am to 10pm
http://www.electricbeach.myvideostore.com/
(952) 442-2929
232 W 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387

The Green Room Review

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The Green Room - Waconia

The other night we checked out The Green Room at 140 west main street, Waconia MN.

The Green Room is an organic restaurant and they say they are casual fine dining & wine bar. They cook with local and organic ingredients when possible.

As we walked into the restaurant it was very nice looking. I thought the appearance was great. The staff was very friendly too. However, the menu is a little different and a little expensive.

Personally, for a guy who likes a burger and fries, this isn’t the type of restaurant for me. I also don’t see a lot of locals thinking that this is a place to go to more than once or twice. However, I could be wrong.

If you’re up for something a little different, give it a go. If you are afraid to try something different, steer clear.

All in all I give it a B. Personally I didn’t like it, but for those who do like organic, or want something different, they’ll probably enjoy it.

The Green Room Hours: (as of 5/6)
Lunch
Monday thru Saturday 11am – 3pm
Dinner
Monday thru Thursday 5am – 9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am – 10pm

Dinner Menu Entrees:
seared salmon filet $17
new potatoes, cucumber-dill salad,
orange vinaigrette, crème fraiche

rosemary-garlic roasted leg of lamb $16
english pea risotto, mint salsa, herbed jus

grill finished braised beef $15
tomatoes, black olives, buttered noodles

hash with organic poached egg $11
romesco potatoes, asparagus, feta cheese

linguini pasta $10
sautee of spring peas, spinach, red pepper coulis

oven roasted chicken breast $ 15
belgian endive, currants, capers, purple potatoes

chef tasting, three course $35

bleu cheeseburger $8.5
carmelized onions and roasted potatoes

vegetable sandwich $8
grilled onion, asparagus, peppers, mozzarella, walnut
pesto

Lunch
specialty sandwiches
served with potato salad and cole slaw or simple greens

pulled pork sandwich $6.50
carolina bbq sauce, on a sesame seed bun

blt $6.50
applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, on
whole wheat toast

club $7.00
roast turkey, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, aioli, on
grilled ciabatta

angus burger $7.50
cooked to order with gruyere or vermont cheddar

open faced vegetable sandwich $7.25
grilled onion, peppers, asparagus, mozzarella, walnut
pesto

chicken salad $7.00
basil, sun-dried tomato, mozzarella, on baguette
entrees

grill finished braised beef $10.00
tomatoes, black olives, buttered noodles

linguini pasta $9.00
sautee of spring peas, spinach, red pepper coulis

seared salmon filet $12.00
new potatoes, cucumber-dill salad, orange vinaigrette,
savory crème fraiche