H R Pesty's Saloon & Eatery image

H R Pesty's Saloon & Eatery

Bar and grill

😠 Food was okay, but the waitress was very unfriendly. Messed up our order, messed up on our bill twice, and then got very argumentative when I reminded her we only had one beer, a sandwich, and a pretzel .... after the second try at our bill, we ended up paying over $34 just to get out of the pl... People often mention great, good, Great, service, staff, drinks, Service,


Address

258 4th Ave N, Waite Park, MN 56387, United States

Website

hrpestys.com

Contact

+1 320-251-9774

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (691 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Amanda S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great local bar with good food! The owner is awesome, and there was a server that just started back in July. She was the sweetest! She made sure that all of our drinks were filled during our party, and she checked back often, even though the bar was filled from two parties. We had the pork quesadilla and then the wings with Sweet Thai Chili. There wasn't a long wait on the food. The music could've been turned down just a bit as it was really hard to hear anyone on top of the two parties, but regardless, fun atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dragonlady 6 months ago on Google
    Food was okay, but the waitress was very unfriendly. Messed up our order, messed up on our bill twice, and then got very argumentative when I reminded her we only had one beer, a sandwich, and a pretzel .... after the second try at our bill, we ended up paying over $34 just to get out of the place. Will not ever go back. Service was not worth me spending my hard earned money on.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Anastasia R. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good food, usually a great place to be however, lately the service has gone way down. Stopped in for a drink tonight hoping the service was a fluke. Unfortunately it doesnt seem like it. Sat at the bar and waited for 10 minutes while the bartender and another staff member threw coasters at each other. The bartender was rude and unwelcoming, made me feel like I was inconveniencing her.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 r.larson 11 months ago on Google
    Always good food & good drinks, great atmosphere & friendly staff. And so many pulltabs

  • 5/5 Braden H. 1 year ago on Google
    Just had Courtney serve us a pizza and a few drinks tonight. She is outstanding waitress. Pesty’s is lucky to have her.

  • 5/5 Daniel D. 1 year ago on Google
    Friend laying down to earth people that help you and just give you friendly service all the way around and are awesome people.

  • 5/5 Chad R. 7 months ago on Google
    Maria and Carrie are two of the best servers at Peskys. Carrie especially works tirelessly during busy times to keep the customers happy. Good bar food and atmosphere. I do highly recommend. Much easier access than the other bar in town and always a good crowd. Not so fond of Jess. She could use a few lessons on how to deal with people. Perhaps Jess would be better suited in a dishwasher position rather than dealing with people.

  • 1/5 J D (. 1 year ago on Google
    The only bad experience so far in town. Poor customer service by the bartender. Lack of knowledge of inventory. Replace existing bartender with someone who can better represent your business. Saturday March 18 430p shift.

  • 5/5 Becky Jo W. 1 year ago on Google
    Always great to see Maria!! Excellent food, drinks are tasty and a very comfortable restaurant. Love this place!

  • 5/5 Marcia S. 11 months ago on Google
    Great bar food and beverages at reasonable prices! Friendly staff too!

  • 5/5 Mike K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to hand out with friends or first dates. Fun to watch sports games. Music on the patio during summer on Thurs Chicken Wing Nite. The place puts one in a good mood.

  • 5/5 Alison T. 3 months ago on Google New
    We always have the best time here. Services is amazing. Great place for Happy Hour(s).

  • 5/5 Stephany B. 4 months ago on Google
    Such a fun time! Super chill and wonderful staff!

  • 4/5 Aaron D. 4 months ago on Google
    Food is great. Love their Thursday wing special! Super busy and staff were stretched thin.

  • 4/5 Jaclyn 5 months ago on Google
    This place has always been super busy every time I've went there. Highly recommend the PB&J wings. they're fantastic.

  • 5/5 Jon W. 4 months ago on Google
    Awesome service, great atmosphere, and one of the best establishments in the area! The manager and pull tab gals are the best!

  • 4/5 D S. 6 months ago on Google
    This is more of 30's+ bar during the week and not really a place to let small kids run around... if you dislike meat raffles Nd kids running around, stay away on Friday super time

  • 5/5 Jake The S. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite local bar! Friendly staff and good vibes! Love being able to get a chicken Alfredo pizza down the road. Only suggestion is a chicken bacon ranch pizza! ❤️

  • 1/5 Lynn G. 1 year ago on Google
    8 people..chicken Sandwich dry, cold fries. Side salad,4 pieces of lettuce an ton of white onions! Hamburger raw, hard buns. Patty melt, small burger with Texas toast, dry. Chicken strips burnt, had to reorder. Came again burnt. BLT cold hard bacon..could not eat. Been at pestys before, but tonight Dec. 29th, never again

  • 1/5 Mike L. 1 year ago on Google
    Service sucks! Had to ask 2 or 3 times to get a drink from the stuck up servers. No tip was required

  • 4/5 Donna D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun place, lots of seating great service. Pizza was amazing.

  • 5/5 Basia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was good and the food was good to. Great relaxed atmosphere

  • 5/5 Briana N. 1 year ago on Google
    By far the best bar in the saint cloud area. Service is always fantastic and friendly and speedy. 10/10 recommend

  • 5/5 David B. 1 year ago on Google
    Our server was attentive, helpful, and friendly. The food was great.

  • 1/5 Carol Jean G. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the turkey combination (lunch special) yesterday and the amount of food was terrible for the price ($10). The entire lunch could have been put on a small plate.

  • 5/5 John P. 1 year ago on Google
    5 stars all the way good food that's hot and fresh and great coustmer service

  • 5/5 Ryan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a party melt and tater tots. What a great meal!!!!! Service rocks great place

  • 5/5 Richard C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great small town bar vibe! If your looking for a place with music,strong drinks,lots of pull tabs and some great food. Pestys is the place! It has darts and a patio, and not expensive at all

  • 3/5 Todd I. 2 years ago on Google
    They have a strange reservation policy for tables. We were there around 4:30 and there were tables being held for 6:00 to 8:00. People were coming in, not finding an available table then leaving.

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, drinks, and staff! Plenty of pull tab boxes for the gamblers at heart too!

  • 5/5 Jason D. 2 years ago on Google
    If your looking for a great value for your money this is a great local gem! Amazing service and prices. Well worth the trip.

  • 5/5 Barney85 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, as usual, on a recent visit! Large selection of menu items, good sized portions, and very reasonably priced. Service was excellent! Pesty's always has a good crowd. A true American Bar & Grill!

  • 5/5 Matt g. 2 years ago on Google
    Pesty's has remained a quality establishment in the 20 years I've spent as a customer, and remains so today. I applaud the owners and management for this achievement as it is not an easy achievement in the area. I especially enjoy the lunch specials and never hesitate to bring work associates in for lunch.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Counter service
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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