The Beloved Hole-In-The-Wall That Serves The Arguably Best Fried Chicken In All Of Minnesota
By Betsy Rathburn|Published January 05, 2022
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
There are many places in Minnesota to get a great meal. It can be fun to go to fancy restaurants, where everything is just so and the chef-made food is unique and delicious. But it’s even more fun to visit hole-in-the-wall spots that serve up a casual, welcoming atmosphere alongside a no-frills menu. That’s what you’ll find at Brass Rail in Grandy, Minnesota. This little restaurant is beloved by those in the know for its amazing broasted – that is, fried in oil in a pressure cooker – chicken. Read on below to learn more about this fantastic spot:
Brass Rail is a small-town restaurant and bar in Grandy, Minnesota. This tiny community of just a few hundred people is only about 50 miles north of the Twin Cities, just outside of Cambridge. Just like the sign suggests, they are famous for their chicken!
When you arrive, you'll find an unassuming building that would be perfectly described as "hole-in-the-wall." But don't let looks fool you. Spots like this often serve up some of the most delicious food around.
If you visit during the warmer months, you might want to ask for a seat in their covered patio out back. It's a great place to settle in with some fresh air to enjoy that small-town feel - and your outstanding food.
The indoor dining area is great, too. It's casual, family-friendly, and roomy enough to fit groups large and small. No matter where you sit, you'll be comfortable at Brass Rail.
But Brass Rail is most known for its broasted chicken. Broasted chicken is a type of fried chicken made by frying chicken in oil in a type of pressure cooker. Perfectly crisp and perfectly tender, it'll become your new favorite way to enjoy chicken!
Brass Rail offers chicken dinners where you can order different combinations of legs, thighs, breasts, and wings. They are served with a variety of sides, including coleslaw, toast, and your choice of potato. You can even get broasted potato!
Given the delicious broasted chicken and casual atmosphere, it's no wonder so many people consider Brass Rail one of the best fried chicken spots in Minnesota. We highly recommend making a pitstop at this hole-in-the-wall restaurant!
For more information about Brass Rail, including hours, menus, and takeout options, visit the restaurant’s website and Facebook page. And if you’re interested in another favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurant, check out our past article about King’s Place, a roadside burger joint in Miesville, Minnesota.
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