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SERGEANT JOHN RICE VFW

4.3 (258 reviews)

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  • Live music venue
  • Broasted chicken specialty
  • Private banquet hall
  • Veterans organization
SERGEANT JOHN RICE VFW
Northeast Minneapolis
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SERGEANT JOHN RICE VFW
Northeast Minneapolis
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(763) 757-4540

At a Glance

Sergeant John Rice VFW is a unique Minneapolis establishment that combines veteran hospitality with quality dining and live entertainment. Known for their exceptional broasted chicken, tender ribs, and strong drinks, this venue doubles as both a restaurant and event space with a banquet hall available for private functions.

  • Amazing banquet hall service
  • Exceptional broasted chicken and ribs
  • Strong drinks and skilled bartenders
  • Live music and entertainment

Why Customers Choose SERGEANT JOHN RICE VFW

Based on 258 customer reviews

  • Hand-broasted chicken made fresh to order
  • Full banquet hall rental with catering services
  • Regular live music entertainment and dancing
  • Meat raffles and community events
  • Strong cocktails from experienced bartenders
  • Veteran-owned establishment supporting the community

Location & Local Context

Address: 1374 109th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434, USA

Phone: (763) 757-4540

Hours: Friday 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Monday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Thursday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Parking: On-site parking available, overflow parking at nearby church lot

Peak times: Weekend evenings during live music events

Nearby neighborhoods: Northeast Minneapolis, Nicollet Island, Marcy-Holmes

Nearby landmarks: Near Mississippi River, Close to University of Minnesota, Downtown Minneapolis area

Services & Offerings

Restaurant Dining

Full-service restaurant featuring broasted chicken, ribs, and American classics. Fresh-made meals with generous portions and homemade sides.

  • Broasted chicken dinner with cranberry bread
  • BBQ ribs and chicken combo plates
  • Full bar with craft cocktails

Banquet Hall Rental

Private event space perfect for receptions, birthday parties, and special celebrations. Includes catering and bar service.

  • Professional event staff
  • Full catering menu available
  • Licensed bar service included

Live Entertainment

Regular live music performances with dancing and entertainment. Check schedule for upcoming bands and special events.

  • Live bands on weekends
  • Dancing area available
  • Special event hosting

Community Events

Weekly meat raffles and veteran community gatherings. Supporting local veterans and community members.

  • Weekly meat raffle nights
  • Veteran community meetings
  • Fundraising events

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5

258 total reviews

Most Frequently Mentioned

  • Broasted chicken quality (67 mentions)
  • Banquet hall service (52 mentions)
  • Live music entertainment (43 mentions)
  • Strong drinks (38 mentions)

Rating steady at 4.3 stars over past year. 18 new reviews this month with emphasis on food quality.

We rented the banquet hall and I’ll start by saying the service is amazing! The food is good! The drinks are strong and the bartender was amazing! If you’re looking for a venue for a reception, birthday party, anything this is your place!!!

Alyssa Rausch

Love this place, I don't drink so I can't speak on that. But love just hanging out with family and friends. This was my year deployment farewell get together.

Jason Lee

We arrived at 4pm when kitchen opened on Thurs. Had a great waitress who took our drink order. She talked about the menu and we all ordered broasted chicken but I added ribs to mine. Only one bar drink and it was well made. It took a little bit to do chicken, made fresh. It came with cranberry bread wrapped. A side and Cole slaw. We were the only ones in dining room but the bar had many as they had meat raffle that evening. They have an extensive menu. Will try again.

Shari Noon

Fun to go when they book bands. It's a little crowded between the tables. They are a little slow on the getting the drinks in that room but the staff works really hard and are hustling and good-natured. There was a snafu with the new food system while we were there and it took two and a half hours to get meals, which actually came out with the wrong orders in the end, but they comped those. Parking is close by if you get there early, if it's a large crowd you're going to need to park in the church parking lot nearby which is a little hard to navigate to and a little bit of a walk. Biggest complaint is while we were dancing to the last song of the night they cleared our tables and several of us had brand new drinks. They do not announce last call and they do not announce that they are going to be clearing the tables while you are dancing. This has happened twice now and should not be policy. When there are coats at your chair they should not be taking your drinks while you're dancing. I still give them four stars because it's a fun time and I think they mean well.

Lori Hessian

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we recommend calling ahead especially for weekend dining when we have live music events.

Absolutely! Our banquet hall is perfect for receptions, parties, and celebrations with full catering and bar service available.

We regularly book bands on weekends, check our social media or call for the current entertainment schedule.

Yes, our full kitchen operates during all events. We're known for our fresh broasted chicken and ribs.

We have close parking available, with additional parking at the nearby church lot for larger events.

Business Activity

Status: Open now

Peak hours: Friday-Saturday 7-10pm

Kitchen hours: Thursday-Sunday from 4pm

Popular this month: Broasted chicken, Banquet bookings

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Online Visibility Score: Excellent

How easily local customers can find and choose this business online.

Reviews & Reputation32/35
Online Presence33/33
Business Completeness17/17
Engagement5/15

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