Bear Creek Tavern 39109 Minnesota 48, Hinckley, MN 55037

"I've been meaning to write this review for years. My wife and I stopped here during high COVID. The lockdowns had passed, but masking was still encouraged. We were coming back from the Range and hit Hinckley looking for something local, but most every place was still closed. So we wandered a little further off the freeways and found Bear Creek Tavern. Nobody goes into a tavern expecting haute cuisine nor Michelin stars. Honestly, we'd have settled for a decent burger. Instead, we lucked into Mexican Night. My wife ordered enchiladas, and I ordered taco salad. Portions were well sized, prices were decent, quality was good, and service was friendly. I mean, really, what more do you want from road food on Friday night on a trip? If we're ever back in that neck of the woods, we'll look them up. If you're in that neck of the woods, you should look them up, too. You won't be wasting your time."

"Stopped here on a Sunday evening after playing at the casino. Ordered the appetizer of the month (cheddar pretzels, pictured), a blt, a chicken sandwich, and a few drinks. Service was okay. There were only three other tables besides us, but it took a while to get our menus/drinks. Our drinks were inconsistently poured (second WAY different tasting than the first), sat empty for quite a while, and the appetizer arrived with only 5 small pretzel bites and no sauce. They tasted good, though, and so did the sandwiches, coleslaw, and fries. Prices were fair for what we got besides the appetizer."

"Stopped for lunch while camping at the state park. It happened to be Cinco de Mayo and the fish tacos & street corn special was delicious! Our bartender was really nice too."

"The broasted chicken was excellent. The beer selection was ok. Service was a little slow. Nice atmosphere. Will go back for more chicken!"

"We enjoy stopping here for lunch, snack w beer and dinner. I had there fish and chips. Great flavor and not greasy. Another time 5 of us had burgers, fries and onion runs with beers. Recently we stopped for buffalo wings and beer. Just a snack. The wings came in 6 ? Flavors to choose from. The service and atmosphere always great. Told us coming out with home made soups and a few other new meals for fall. Be sure and stop. Sorry no photos Well they have remodeled since Covid-19. What a great job they have done. Stopped for lunch with grandson. Fish sandwich, philly beef sandwich, cheese burger. At time safe as tables spaced and outdoor patio. They have sanitizer station. The servers did not wear masks. Great new bathrooms."