Buffalo Wild Wings — Restaurant in Apple Valley

I'm admittedly rather stingy with my 5 star reviews. But after a few experiences here over the past few months, I have to say that Buffalo Wild Wings in Apple Valley is a really great experience.

Since the restaurant went through a mini-rework/update a few months ago, the quality of food has improved significantly. Note that I am only reviewing wings, because that's all we ever order. The boneless wings are consistently great. Rather than bringing the food out in paper boats, your food is brought out on a metal platter. I much prefer this to the boat style. The wings are also better than I remember them being. The breading is crunchy, and the wings are great. Sauces also seem thicker and tastier.

The aspects of service and ambiance are a little closer to 4 stars than 5 in my opinion. Sometimes in the bar area, tables are left dirty and uncleaned for the whole time we're there. Service is generally good, with the occasional surly bartender (don't know his name, but we haven't seen him recently). It's nothing to be upset about, and nothing we've experienced have lowered my rating. I'm only bringing it up to mention that 5 stars doesn't mean a perfect dining experience.

For me personally, there isn't much better you can do than BWW if you want wings. Feel free to scan through my reviews - I'm generally fairly reluctant to give a 5 star rating. But I really think the food and experience here is in the top tier for the type of restaurant it is. I'd recommend it to anyone who...

Went and visited this location today for some wings and disappointed is an understatement. Sammi, our server greeted us and sat us at our table. Took our drink order but before I could even ask for a pop for my daughter was already walking away. Once we ordered, which she seemed to be almost annoyed through out, we waited which was fine. Our food came out in three different time frames, my husband getting his food almost 10-15 mins before me. He was almost done eating by the time o received my burger. Not once did she check back at this point to make sure we had everything. My husbands pop was empty and placed at the end of the table for a while and she never stopped to refill it after walking by 5-6 times cleaning off a dirty table. She finally came over after he was done eating, I was about half way done, and asked if he wanted a refill. She dropped his pop off without a word, and never came back. Once we were done, she was almost like avoiding our table as she swept the floor around her section, and then was greeting another table. After her not coming back we just got up and paid at the counter asking the manger for our check. She seemed like she did not want to be there and just in a foul mood. I’m sorry if you have a bad day, but don’t make customers experiences bad because of it. We stopped at this location a few weeks ago after a zoo visit with both our daughters and had a fantastic server, not sure of his name but the difference in visits was...

Stopped here for dinner on a Friday evening around 6 pm. We were greeted, seated and ordered drinks/apps within 5 minutes of entering - super awesome! When drinks were dropped off we ordered food (two of us, ordered boneless wings and a wrap with chips/salsa). Our fried pickles came out less than 4 minutes after ordering them, and then a few minutes later the wrap was dropped at the table. My family has a courtesy rule that you don’t eat your meal until everyone is served. 15 (FIFTEEN) minutes later my sons wings were brought to the table (wrap was cold at this point), however, my son had ordered boneless wings with blue cheese and was brought bone -in wings with ranch. We sent his food back since it’s not what he ordered. I also then asked if they could take my food back (none of it touched) and bring the food hot and at the same time so we could eat dinner together but was shocked at the servers response. I was told that the kitchen prepares and sends food when it’s ready so he wouldn’t take my food back! I continued to not eat since my son didn’t have his dinner. 20 (TWENTY) minutes later we still didn’t have my son’s dinner and I’m pretty sure my wrap was growing icicles. Every other table was receiving food AT THE SAME TIME so they could dine together. No apologies from the server. We walked out and might check back tomorrow to see if his food is ready yet. With 30+ restaurants to pick from in the immediate vicinity we will never go back...