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Thirty Bales, Hopkins, MN

Thirty Bales

4.5
4.5
864 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming

Thirty Bales is a celebration of everything Midwestern cuisine has to offer. We're an upbeat neighborhood restaurant bringing together bright personalities, bold recipes, clean ingredients and craft spirits and playing with the flavors that make the Midwest a place unlike any other.

If you're curious about our name, it comes from the legend of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. As the story goes, Babe had an appetite as big as Bunyan himself and is rumored to have eaten 30 bales of hay a day.

Like our restaurant's big blue spirit animal, we're a pack of people that lives to eat and drink. We're endlessly in love with the Midwest and its connection to seasonal ingredients grown close to home. It's what inspires our menu and our team. And it's what inspires us as we tell our own story with the flavors and spirits of the Midwest.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (952) 930-0369
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Hopkins
  • Cross street
    11th Avenue South and Mainstreet, Hopkins
  • Parking details
    Parking in free Public Ramp across the street.
  • Public transit
    Bus routes 12, 612, 664, 670 stop at the corner of 11th Ave S and Mainstreet, directly in front of Thirty Bales.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 864 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thirty Bales excels with "wonderful service" and "outstanding food," offering a diverse menu that features hits like the Short Rib Pot Pie and Truffle Fries. Guests appreciate the "nice quiet ambience" and "reasonable noise level." Friendly staff and easy reservations enhance the experience, making it a great spot for all occasions.

864 Reviews
  1. Brad

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fun place. We sat at the bar and it was a really fun evening.

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  2. Elizabeth

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a lovely restaurant delicious food and good service

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  3. Tony

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was locally sourced and very fresh. Great service and tasty drinks. We will definitely go back!

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  4. Su-Lin

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With a rare food allergy and one guest that is vegan, the manager was AMAZING and prepared for us when we arrived highlighting all options that could accommodate our needs. Portions are large and the food presentation was amazing as was the flavors we experienced. Highly recommended for casual experience.

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  5. Eileen

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Limited choice for a vegetarian or someone who eats healthy foods. Expensive for nothing special.

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  6. L Alex

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience! Ian was great! Prompt service from everyone who waited on us.

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  7. Brian

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jordan was awesome! Very nice guy and made the experience better! Appreciate his help and his trainee’s help too!

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  8. Amy

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    First time here. Ambience was ok. Somewhat reminiscent of the prior restaurant which was the Big Ten I think. The food was overpriced for what you received. One of us ordered the short rib lasagna which was tasty but way too much filler (lots of carrots!). There was no side. A salad or garlic toast would have been great! Another person ordered the Cubano sandwich. Again tasty but the sandwich was dry and needed more garlic aioli. My salad had a few black moldy leaves which wasn’t appetizing. Our server was good but didn’t check back on drinks or waters which we asked for. Not sure we would return.

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  9. Roshan

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    159 reviews

    5.0

    159 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought friends to Thirty Bales, their first time, and they loved the location, access to free parking, and diverse menu. Our server was efficient and engaged. And thr cocktail menu and wine list had something for everyone. The Duroc pork chop, chicken picata, and Gumbo were huge hits, but the Truffle Fries stole the show. A great meal for a fun evening.

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  10. Ginger

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful service and food! Nice quiet ambience if you go early. We were there at 5:30p on a weeknight. Would definitely go again

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FAQs

Thirty Bales offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (952) 930-0369.

Thirty Bales is rated 4.5 stars by 864 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Thirty Bales

1106 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11th Avenue South and Mainstreet, Hopkins
  • Neighborhood
    Hopkins
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking in free Public Ramp across the street.
  • Public transit
    Bus routes 12, 612, 664, 670 stop at the corner of 11th Ave S and Mainstreet, directly in front of Thirty Bales.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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