"Even at its busiest the staff always goes the extra mile -- something you can't order at any price."  ~ St. Paul Pioneer Press

“Barker’s is Sandwich Central – handsome and cozy, with wooden booths, a long polished bar, and a popcorn machine that never stops.  Its burgers are hefty charbroiled classics with blue cheese, southwestern, and bacon-stuffed renditions.  Known for its clubhouse and turkey sandwiches, Barker’s roasts several turkeys daily.”  ~ Mpls. St. Paul Magazine

“Owner Pete Foster uses a Hudson bakery and butcher for absolutely fresh ingredients with impressive results.  The mushroom and cheese burger with hand cut fries is our hands-down favorite.”  ~ Minnesota Monthly Magazine

“…fresh-ground Guatemalan coffee, homemade pico do gallo salsa, and a zillion appetizers on a well stocked menu…The open kitchen behind the bar gives Barker’s a snazzy modern diner feel that pulls in Minnesotans and other regulars who visit daily for beer, 17 taps and 14 bottled brands.”  ~ Great Wisconsin Taverns, Dennis Boyer

“Talk about friendly.  Walking out the other night, we were thanked for coming in by the servers, the bartenders, the cook, the host…and the service is quick.  The minute you’re seated, someone rushes over with a menu.  Everyone was so nice that I didn’t want to leave.”  ~
Saint Paul Pioneer Press

“Recently remodeled, Barkers feels hip, cozy and clean. Neon and brushed metal give a modern feel, but the comfortable booths, wood floors and sports TV say neighborhood pub."
"...the traditional wings were given a twist with a sauté of Roast Tomato-Basil-Garlic Pesto, they were delicious, and the generous number of Over-Roasted Tomato wedges-not quite sun dried, but sweet, juicy and rich in flavor-were as good as the chicken.”
"The Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich was just about perfect. Peppery seasoned slow roasted pork shoulder and smoky barbeque sauce paired with sweet bell peppers and fried onions on a fresh hoagie bun for a sandwich that's unique and wonderful!"  ~ The Phantom Gourmet - St. Croix Valley Press

“...Barkers Bar & Grill, home of comfort food like oversized hamburgers, house-cut fries and Leinenkugel's on draft....”
"...Barkers has been important to our community... it's food is helping Hudson become more of a destination place, which helps everyone from bed and breakfast to retail stores selling local artists work, states Mary Claire Olson, president of the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau."  ~ Foodservice News