The Joint - Tavern & Eatery

Aitkin, MN · Bar & grill

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Aitkin
#4
of 24 restaurants
City Percentile
56%
rating percentile
Address
The Joint - Tavern & Eatery, 26838 US-169, Aitkin, MN 56431
Phone
(218) 678-3799
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

The Joint - Tavern & Eatery is a restaurant located in Aitkin, MN. It is one of 24 restaurants listed in Aitkin. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Aitkin city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #4 among Aitkin restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Joint - Tavern & Eatery

A fun, casual bar and restaurant with ample trailer parking on Hwy 169 just north of Mille Lacs Lake. Open every day 11:00am-close. Daily lunch (11-4) and dinner specials (starting 4:00) and fabulous breakfast on Sunday. Homemade soups and desserts.... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–1 AM
Sunday8 AM–1 AM
Monday11 AM–1 AM
Tuesday11 AM–1 AM
Wednesday11 AM–1 AM
Thursday11 AM–1 AM
Friday11 AM–1 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 D. F. (D.J.) · Jan 2026

I’ve been wanting to try the broasted chicken at The Joint near Garrison and Mille Lacs Lake for quite some time, and last evening we finally stopped in — they did not disappoint. The chicken was excellent and lived up to the hype. The service was awesome and genuinely friendly, which really adds to the supper club experience. A fun fact we learned is that they use local growers for their produce and meat, and it’s great to see a gem of a supper club supporting local farmers. Easy access right off Hwy 169, making it a perfect stop whether you’re local or heading to or from the lake. We’ll definitely be back

★★★★★ 5.0 Tony LaPointe · Mar 2026

We LOVE fish We have owned a home in Aitkin for over a year - and we regret not trying this place sooner. The walleye fillets are SO GOOD - instantly new favorite... Joint Taco Tuesday - see yall TUESDAY! I own Heretic DroneWorks - and i would like to produce a commercial for you folks.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Tami Morton · Nov 2025

We have had excellent expierences in the past and have recommended in the past but we will be avoiding at all costs in the future. We openly heard staff talking about other customers. The staff was changing shifts but we've never been treated worse at a restaurant in our lives to the point of needing a Google review.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Rhonda Stuttgen · Nov 2025

My husband and I just stopped here for dinner. The last time we were here it was terrible service, food, etc. thought we would give it another chance this time was worse. I had a cheeseburger he had a patty melt both had no taste. French fries were the best of the whole meal I had to go up and asked to have another drink. I had to go ask for my check. The only people they cater to in this bar - restaurant is the people that sit up at the bar all the locals!!! We will never come here again!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Linda S. · Mar 2022

We stopped today for an early dinner. We were greeted when we came in which is always nice. We ordered a chicken basket which was tender and juicy. We also ordered a soup and salad meal the salad was fresh and tasty the soup was Hungarian mushroom one of the best I've had. We also had bread pudding with whiskey sauce also delicious. Servers were very friendly. Definitely recommend.😊

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Women Owned ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Fireplace ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Bar & grillPubRestaurantSports bar

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