Runyon's - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The H. R.

(Last visited 12/1/2022.) If you know me, you know that my favorite wings of all time are merely 20 minutes away from Minneapolis, but... my friends told me I needed to check out Runyon's downtown, so here's how things went!

Atmosphere/Appearance: Right downtown with no private parking lot and connected to a seemingly haunted theater is this gem. You'll have to park on the street since the parking lot is for the theater. But this place is like, stuck in time and that's perfect. It just fits the aesthetic. The ceilings were high, the floors were a flowery white tile, there was plenty of windows to see out of and the bar was on the left. The walls are filled with 40 years of pictures taken here and everything just seems perfectly preserved.

Food: So... Paul Runyon developed the very same sauce that this place STILL uses 42 years ago. He absolutely perfected it because it didn't need a thing! You can get the sauce in their original formula or in a habanero variant which kicks the spice up a notch. You can also get them on wings of course and their shrimp! Nice tough for sure. One thing that really blew me away was their house-made bleu cheese. It was perfect and seriously some of the best bleu cheese I've ever had. The wings themselves were also seemingly perfect. They were gigantic for sure, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and with that sauce, there wasn't much more I could've asked for. it was like someone from Buffalo pulled up in Minneapolis and said, "I'm the wing captain now." I loved these wings.

Value: The menu is extremely simple, like, 15 lines long. Lol. Pure bar food and that's all you need. So imagine bar food prices, that's all. You won't have to blow a bag here, you can just chill.

In conclusion, I LOVED it here at Runyon's more than I thought I would. I really enjoy when that happens. I can't wait to make a return visit so that I can just check these out again!

Robert S.

My first time here, I was told the wings were great... I was not disappointed! They were great, awesome even. The staff was great and very accommodating. Recommend it for sure. Will come back. 😁

Vee P.

We absolutely love Runyon's and have been coming here regularly for the past 5-6 years. A favorite of ours is the Buffalo shrimp basket with fries and most recently I discovered the wedge salad. It's delicious! Loaded with ingredients and you can get it with a protein of your choice. The service is always great, the food comes out quickly. If you're looking for some good eats, quick and friendly service go to Runyon's!

Renee T.

Always delicious and consistent! Enjoyed a full order of the Buffalo wings, fried hard and a half order of fries, yum! Service was great, atmosphere is nostalgic, nothing fancy but comfortable.

AL

Seat yourself restaurant. I thought the buffalo shrimp wasn’t that great like reviews said. It’s shrimp tossed in buffalo sauce. Shrimp was fresh but something I could have made myself at home. We did love the sweet potato fries!! However if I’m being picky I wish the fries were in a separate basket. Half the fries got soggy from the shrimp. Wings were average.

Alex C.

Simple menu but you don’t need more. Friends had the wings, said it was some of the best they’ve ever had. I had the burger with blue cheese, no other toppings needed, it was excellent. Highly recommend.

Matt A.

Truly hard to beat these wings; I'm not much of a "wing person," but I love to devour them here. Good selection of beverages and cozy spot to meet up with folks. I do think that since they're a wing place they could stand to make better use of wet wipes, floss, and a hand cleaning station (sure, there's a sink in the back, but no soap or hand towels). The wall art is like the staff: fun and quirky.

Sameer S.

The wings are a staple- a must have. However, their cocktails and service are a terrific blend of fun, approachable, and sophisticated. Love that they’re upping their cocktail game.