Rudy's Bar

Having traveled to Aurora, MN several times over the past few months, I can say one thing for sure - the drive from Duluth to Aurora is the longest 80 miles one can travel and the trip definitely makes you HUNGRY!  

Now, here is your problem, Aurora encompasses all of four blocks and half of the doors lead to hardware shop, a closed business or the local post office.   Do panic, there is solstice - a small burger joint named Rudy's is where you want to go.  

As you enter the bar, you immediately notice that is small town America at its best.  The bar is simple and usually only occupied by one or two local patrons.  Go right to the back and through the glass doors - there you will find burger bliss.  Whats so great about the burgers at Rudy's you may ask?  A nearly perfect BBR, Burger Bun Ratio.   Rudy's offers a flavorful burger (cooked on flattop) that is nestled in between a perfect burger bun.  For me, I get the Rudy's Delux - basically it is a bacon cheese burger with BBQ sauce and Jalapeno peppers, lettuce and a thick slice of tomato and i side of crisp onion rings.  You can also get Jo-Jos which are almost as good as the rings and it comes with a tasty sour cream and chive dip.    

Aside from Burgers - Rudy's has wraps, broasted Chicken and the nicest people you will find in MN.   While Aurora may not be on your list of places to visit in Northern MN, i would say if you are in the area it is well worth the stop.   You will be rewarded with burger happiness.

I'm starved, and am I glad the staff at the Giants Ridge Lodge suggested Rudy's. It's a short drive into this tiny town, but on Main Street in Aurora you'll find Rudy's.

First impression - nah - there's another bar across the street that seemed more crowded. Maybe we should scratch the recommendation and go over there. So glad we didn't.

We walk in - all the locals at the bar turn and stare at us. Can they tell we're not from here? Yep - probably the Asian looks don't quite fit in the north woods, but we're here. No fuss - just curious looks and then everyone turns their attention back to the Twins game. I wasn't sure, but my husband and friends want to watch the end of the game so we sit down.

The waitress promptly brings us the menu. It seems that Rudy's makes all kinds of burgers. I'm starved, so I order the battered fried green beans and the sausage patty burger with jalapeno peppers.

I'll just say that I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. Besides the guy at the bar throwing all his non-winning pull tabs into a pile of mess on the floor - the staff were friendly and the food was good.

We Want to Make Every Visit to Rudy's Bar & Grill Enjoyable!  

Large Menu, Full Bar & Family Friendly Dining.

Hope to See You at Rudy's Soon!