Tony Jaros River Garden — Restaurant in Minneapolis

NE Minneapolis to me still has that charm of working class blue collar neighborhoods. It’s holding on and so are many of the neighborhood bars in this area. Each having one thing in common. Keeping it simple and doing it right is a good business plan. Tony Jaros is one of these gems. Old school through and through and a survivor because they do what they do right and have kept it up for a long time. They do have a a decent food menu with some regular bar offerings and few options others may not have. But Tony Jaros does more than food. It’s that little concoction they serve called the Greenie. 5 or so bucks for a refreshing working man/woman’s cocktail that will put you in your special spot after 2 or 3. The bar set up is unique in itself with courteous, professional bartenders that pay attention and are aware of their patrons needs. In these days of ‘same oh same oh’ or ‘just don’t get it’ eating and drinking establishments being the norm it’s good to see a place doing it right. Stay true...

As a Minneapolitan, I may be biased. But I have nothing but positive things to say about Tony Jaros (pronounced Jaris) River Garden. The current owner and lead bartender Danny, son of namesake early Minneapolis Lakers NBA star Tony), along with his crew of Larry, Jenna, and the kitchen staff, are always glad to provide a fine drinking and dining experience while asking how you're doing, what's new in life, etc. With delicious scratch-cooked food and their Signature Greenies (or Bluies, Purplies, Brownies, Pinkies and Orangies, depending on your preferred flavor), and their divey yet classy, down-to-earth atmosohere, you are sure to enjoy yourself and be wanting to come back for more. It is definitely a destination in Minneapolis, and especially in every Minneapolis...

I sat down. My first time here. Got asked by the bartender what I wanted to drink. Can I get a menu please? She’s said again loud what do you wanna drink? I looked at my sister and she said to the bartender she has never been here. She would like a menu. Then the bartender said are you even 21. I said yes….. I wouldn’t be here if I wasn’t !!! She then had the audacity to say you don’t have to have attitude! Like absolutely not! I have never been here and I wanted was a menu. Disgusting bartender the worst I’ve ever ever encountered! The bartender is very unprofessional and so rude! Never will I go back and my party all left without buying! Went elsewhere and was...